Shen Mo tried to ask everyone for their opinions as much as possible.
He knew that only by getting everyone involved could he improve cohesion and keep track of everyone's status. This was similar to the method he used to train his previous team.
Cheng Teacher said, "Mazes are generally divided into single mazes and complex mazes, and there are two ways to walk them. One is to walk from the outside in, and the other is to walk from the inside out. We now seem to be located in the center of the maze. If this is the starting point of the maze, then the end point should be somewhere on the edge of the maze."
Tan Xiao also spoke seriously, which was rare for him. "I have experience with mazes. As long as you master three steps, you can get out of even the most complicated maze. First, after entering the maze, choose a path and go forward. Second, if you encounter a dead end, return immediately and make a mark at the intersection. Third, if you encounter a fork in the road, choose a passage you haven't walked before. If you've walked all of them, go back the same way and make a mark at the original fork. Keep repeating the second and third steps until you find the exit."
He finished speaking, touched his nose, and said in a lower voice, "I searched for maze strategies on the game forum. I used this to clear the Crystal Tower in 'Final Fantasy', the Poker Maze in 'Legend of Hope', and the Four-Wheeled Tower in 'The Legend of Heroes'…"
Shen Mo, who never played games, asked, "What is that?"
Bai Youwei giggled and said, "RPG games from a hundred years ago."
Tan Xiao gave Bai Youwei an appreciative look!
"…" Shen Mo was speechless. He withdrew his gaze and looked down at Bai Youwei. "What do you think about this place?"
"My thoughts…"
Bai Youwei rested her chin in her hand and thought.
"I think…" she began slowly, "…I want to eat barbecue first."
Shen Mo: "Are you serious?"
Bai Youwei looked innocent. "I've been eating nothing but instant noodles and porridge these past few days. Is it wrong for me to want something else?"
Tan Xiao hurriedly said, "There was a Korean barbecue restaurant on the way here! There must be meat in the freezer!"
Cheng Teacher said, "Since the maze is so big and we can't get out for a while, we really should collect supplies first. There are many things we need, such as food, clothing, shelter, and transportation…"
Shen Mo: "…"
He inexplicably felt like he had been demoted.
From an expedition captain to a tour guide for some tour group.
…
Two hours later.
Top-grade snowflake beef and pork belly sizzled on the grill pan, while unsliced three-layered pork belly, beef tongue, squid whiskers, chicken wings, bacon, pork ribs, onions, potatoes, and enoki mushrooms were placed beside it…
Sitting amidst the busy, smoky atmosphere, Shen Mo felt out of place.
"What are you spacing out for?" Bai Youwei asked, happily munching on a piece of chicken cartilage.
Shen Mo remained vigilant, glancing around as he said indifferently, "I'm not hungry. You guys eat."
Bai Youwei: "You don't have to eat, but you can grill."
Shen Mo: "…"
She shoved a plate of ribeye into his hands. "Here, grill this."
Shen Mo was silent for a moment, then sighed inwardly and picked up the tongs to join the barbecue team.
The grill pan sizzled, and the aroma of barbecue filled the air.
Tan Xiao ate until his forehead was covered in sweat. He picked up the iced beer at hand and gulped it down. It had been a long time since he felt so happy.
He took a bite of pork belly and said vaguely, "Is it…a little inappropriate for us to eat like this?"
Shen Mo put the grilled meat into Bai Youwei's plate and thought to himself, "So you guys know it's inappropriate."
"Eat more," Bai Youwei said. "It's good to eat your fill before working."
Shen Mo looked up at her.
Bai Youwei ate slowly and said, "Actually, I have an idea…"