When they set out, Xu Muhai had repeatedly stressed the importance of ensuring Li Hengsheng's safety. Yang Tiantian had indeed not noticed any villages in the distance earlier, but now one had appeared, which she found somewhat suspicious.

However, it was also possible that she had simply overlooked it earlier. After walking for a while, the village came into clear view.

The rugged path led to the entrance of the village, gradually becoming easier to traverse. At the entrance of the village, an old yellow ox was chewing on dry grass, seemingly uncurious about the arrival of these two strangers.

"Sister, it seems we've arrived," Li Hengsheng said, looking at the rows of houses in the village. Smoke was rising from many of the homes, indicating that meals were being prepared.