They set off from the hotel, and the straight-line distance to Zi You Valley was roughly 120 kilometers.
However, traversing through the undulating terrain and crisscrossing rivers of the subtropical dense jungle to reach Zi You Valley required at least thrice the distance.
The environment within the dense jungle was harsh, with occasional appearances of solitary and ferocious beasts, and the terrifying presence of sorcerers hidden within. The team remained in a state of high alert, moving at a very slow pace.
Ruan Shengnan led the way, guiding the team forward. In addition to hacking through the foliage with a machete, she glanced around from time to time to confirm their direction and watch for danger.
Luo Hongchen, following right behind Ruan Shengnan, asked, "It's getting late; will we be able to reach a place to camp before nightfall?"
