After the seven of them crossed the mountain ridge, they discovered that the situation had turned for the worse. The path they were taking wasn't easy to begin with, but there had at least been protruded rocks that led the way until then, and the solid ground made it at least somewhat reassuring.
But after they reached the back of the mountain, there were no more rocks. With the blizzard getting heavier, the ground was completely covered in snow. All they could do was rely on their mountain sticks to probe their way forward. What worried them even more was that the trees were dense, making it impossible for them to identify the landmarks on the map! They were a bit lost walking in the mountains and had to rely solely on a compass to trudge their way forward.
Meanwhile, although the wind had abated, the temperature kept falling. The air they breathed out felt like it would freeze in the air.
The more they walked, the more worried Wei Yaqin became.
