After snapping photos with the red-crowned cranes, it was already past five in the afternoon.
Xu Yang planned to head back to the tent.
There was still some distance, so he needed to return early.
The mountain forest was not peaceful at night.
"I've got to head back early, a lot of animals become active at dusk."
"This is about the right time."
"Snakes, insects, wolves, and such - they all get active around this time."
"Now, deep in the mountains, it's complicated, you never know what's out there."
Xu Yang told his online friends, then hurried in the direction of the tent.
The evening sun was somewhat gentle, carrying a touch of desolation.
As the light dimmed a little, some small animals started running around.
Xu Yang continued to stroll through the mountain forest.
He wasn't walking fast, occasionally scanning the distance to see if there were any cute little animals.
After all, the animals here were quite unique.
Not many mountain runners like him could be found.
