Tang Shu glanced inadvertently at the towering trees around her, with a glimmer of spirit in her eyes.
"Smelled it, there’s the scent of stream water in the air."
Even in an unfamiliar environment, her years of accumulated experience allowed her to make accurate judgments.
"Then there’s hope for me."
Geng Qiuqiu immediately became energetic, feeling full of strength, while in contrast, the two women in front of the group obviously had somewhat unsteady steps.
The tall broadleaf forest blocked out the sky, and suddenly, afternoon sunlight streamed in through the gaps between the trees, illuminating the shallow puddles and making them glisten.
Every step left a footprint as their water containers had almost run dry.
"Our mission is to cross from this side of the island, and when we see the sea on the other side, it means we’ve completed it."
"Sounds easy, but once you step in, you realize it’s not so simple."
"Keep up, everyone. We must find a freshwater source now, otherwise, we won’t be able to keep up with the physical exertion and dehydration."
Austin, as the leader of the first team, spoke with certain authority, and Andre, drawing from past experience, paused on the spot before pointing to the left.
"Let’s check over there. If we judge by the lushness of the trees, there should be a stream nearby on the left."
The remaining four were about to follow when Yin Dong looked at the group and asked for their opinion, "Shall we also follow?"
Geng Qiuqiu promptly looked to Tang Shu, "Which direction do you think it is?"
Tang Shu replied, "East."
East? Wouldn’t that be the complete opposite direction?
The answer was so unexpected that even Geng Qiuqiu widened her eyes, "Xiao Shu, are you really sure?"
Tang Shu remained standing, composed.
Roger, who was about to take a step, suddenly laughed, "East? You’ve got to be kidding. Even I, though not a professional explorer, know that the trees are lusher on the left."
Lacking even this common knowledge and still planning to lead us?
"Do you even know this is a tropical rainforest? If we head in the wrong direction, we could end up without a water source and hungry."
Unaffected by him, Tang Shu maintained her stance, "East."
Playing this game again?
Feeling the frustration of throwing punches into cotton, Roger’s features contorted in anger!
After pondering for a moment, Geng Qiuqiu stood by Tang Shu’s side, "I believe in Xiao Shu’s judgment."
"Fine, then you head east!"
Roger glanced disdainfully at the group of five and went straight towards the left. Austin and the others also felt that their companion was correct in his judgment and shook their heads.
"We’re heading west now. If you insist on going east, there’s nothing we can do about it. How about we meet here in an hour?"
Everyone’s physical strength was significantly depleted after half a day, and they had exhausted all their energy. They had to find a place with a water source to rest for a bit.
After those five left towards the left, Yin Dong pondered for a moment and finally made up his mind with a firm slap of his hand.
"Let’s listen to Xiao Shu. We must stick together. If we don’t find a water source... I still have some left."
"Alright, we’ll head east then."
Among them, Lin Yi was the oldest and decisively ended the discussion. Thus, the group of five headed east.
After walking for about ten minutes, they all heard the sound of water rushing from afar, getting closer and closer.