Xu Feng's heart raced, his chest tightening with every step as he dashed towards the sound of Bai Mo's voice. Panic knotted his stomach, his breaths coming in shallow gasps. He hadn't realized how far he'd strayed, how much deeper they'd ventured into the dense forest, or how long they'd been lost in their separate pursuits. In this moment, he felt like a complete fool.
"Momo!" Xu Feng shouted, his voice wavering with fear and urgency. He tried to gauge the direction of Bai Mo's voice, but the trees seemed to swallow up sound, disorienting him further.
His hands trembled as he discarded the treasures he had gathered, the forest floor now littered with the fruits of his foraging adventure. If something had happened to his friend... his best friend, Xu Feng couldn't bear the thought.
