The next morning,
Yu Hong shouldered a large pack and left the cave.
He visited the post office to collect the items prepared by Li Runshan, along with the most important map, and then set off towards Lulong County.
“Safe travels!” Yu Hong heard Old Li’s blessing from behind as he walked away.
Turning back, he glanced at Li Runshan, who was standing at the entrance, waving goodbye.
However, soon a gray-white fog rolled in, gradually obscuring Old Li and Aisenna, as well as the dilapidated white stone building of the post office.
Yu Hong let out a sigh, turned away, and continued along the narrow path beneath his feet, making his way toward the road.
The map showed that the main road extended straight ahead, ensuring he wouldn’t lose his way.
Crunch, crunch, crunch.
The boots under him snapped dry branches, creating sharp, jarring sounds.
Through the breathing valve, he caught a faint whiff of burnt scent wafting through the air around him.
He walked through the gray mist, his visibility limited to about three meters; beyond that was a shrouded expanse where nothing was visible.
After walking straight for about fifteen minutes, the trees ahead parted to reveal a gray-white highway over thirty meters wide.
The road surface was cracked in places, but overall it was still intact.