Yun Yunshan glanced down at the flowing water beneath his feet. His years of experience hunting in the mountains led him to a confident conclusion: the source of Li Village Gorge was not far ahead.
"These past two days have been exhausting for everyone. We've trekked through mountains and streams without rest," he said, offering a warm smile to his weary clansmen.
"Let's take a break here for a while before we continue."
At his suggestion, the group of Yun clansmen gratefully shed their heavy packs, finding comfortable spots to rest.
"Second Brother, have some water," Yun Yunshan said, handing a bamboo flask to Yun Yunyu.
"Tell the others not to put out their torches, especially at night. This mountain is rife with predators," Yun Yunyu cautioned, taking several large gulps from the flask.
Afterward, he reached into a pouch on his belt and pulled out a piece of dried rations, tearing into it as he sat down.
