Han Yi stood first.
"…Ready. Let's continue."
Mu Chen gave a careful glance around.
"…Eyes open. Nothing unusual."
Yue fell in beside Ling.
"…Together."
Lei Feng led slightly ahead, pointing out small rocks and dips.
"…Step lightly. Step by step."
Step by step, the team moved out from the shade, heading toward the next rise in the valley. The ground was firm, with scattered bushes offering occasional cover. The valley ahead began to narrow slightly, and the team adjusted their pace, alert and coordinated, ready for the next stretch.
As they approached the rise, the ground became uneven with small stones and loose soil. Ling raised her hand to slow the team.
"Careful here," she said. "Step by step. Keep spacing and stay alert."
Han Yi adjusted his footing and scanned the area ahead.
"…Good view… nothing unusual."
Mu Chen held his staff ready, eyes moving along the edges.
"…Edges clear. Watch carefully."
Yue stayed close to Ling.
"…Together. Watch your steps."
Lei Feng pointed out a few loose stones.
"…Step lightly. Step by step."
With careful, coordinated movements, the team climbed the rise. At the top, the valley narrowed again, and small clusters of trees and bushes provided partial cover. Ling paused, letting the team catch their breath.
"Short pause here," she said. "Check your gear, drink water if needed. Then we continue carefully into the next stretch. Step by step, together."
After a brief rest, Ling signaled them to move forward.
"Next section is open but with scattered cover ahead," she said. "Stay alert, maintain spacing, and move carefully. Step by step."
Han Yi stood first.
"…Ready. Let's go."
Mu Chen scanned the surroundings.
"…Eyes open. Nothing unusual."
Yue fell in beside Ling.
"…Together."
Lei Feng led slightly ahead, pointing out uneven patches.
"…Careful. Step by step."
Step by step, the team moved steadily down the slope, alert and coordinated, heading toward the next group of trees that promised shade and cover.
As they moved down the slope, the clusters of trees grew closer, offering more shade and cover. Ling raised her hand to slow the team.
"Almost there," she said. "Step carefully, keep spacing, and stay alert. Step by step, together."
Han Yi scanned the ground ahead.
"…Good footing… nothing unusual."
Mu Chen kept his staff ready, eyes sweeping the sides.
"…Edges clear. Watch carefully."
Yue stayed close to Ling.
"…Together. Don't let your guard down."
Lei Feng pointed out a few small stones.
"…Step lightly. Step by step."
The team moved carefully into the shade, finally reaching the next covered area. They paused briefly to drink water, adjust packs, and catch their breath. Ling quickly scanned the surroundings.
"Short rest done," she said. "The next stretch will be more open. Stay alert, maintain spacing, and move carefully. Step by step."
Han Yi stood first.
"…Ready. Let's go."
Mu Chen gave one last look around.
"…Eyes open. Nothing unusual."
Yue fell in beside Ling.
"…Together."
Lei Feng led slightly ahead.
"…Careful. Step by step."
The team stepped out from the shade, moving steadily across the next stretch. The ground was mostly firm, with small bushes and scattered trees offering occasional cover. Step by step, they advanced, alert and coordinated, heading toward the next rise in the valley.
As they approached the rise, the ground became uneven with small stones and patches of loose soil. Ling raised her hand to signal the team to slow.
"Careful here," she said. "Step by step. Keep spacing and stay alert."
Han Yi adjusted his footing and scanned the area ahead.
"…Good view… nothing unusual."
Mu Chen held his staff ready, eyes sweeping the edges.
"…Edges clear. Watch carefully."
Yue stayed close to Ling.
"…Together. Watch your steps."
Lei Feng pointed out a few loose stones.
"…Step lightly. Step by step."
With careful, coordinated movements, the team climbed the rise. At the top, the valley narrowed slightly, and small clusters of trees and bushes provided partial cover. Ling paused to let the team catch their breath.
"Short pause here," she said. "Check your gear, drink water if needed. Then we continue carefully into the next stretch. Step by step, together."
After a brief rest, Ling signaled them to move forward.
"Next section is open but has scattered cover ahead," she said. "Stay alert, maintain spacing, and move carefully. Step by step."
Han Yi stood first.
"…Ready. Let's go."
Mu Chen scanned the surroundings.
"…Eyes open. Nothing unusual."
Yue fell in beside Ling.
"…Together."
Lei Feng led slightly ahead, pointing out uneven patches.
"…Careful. Step by step."
Step by step, the team moved steadily down the slope, alert and coordinated, heading toward the next section of the valley where small trees and bushes offered shade and cover.
As they moved closer, the trees became denser. Ling raised her hand to slow the team.
"Almost there," she said. "Step carefully, keep spacing, and stay alert. Step by step, together."
Han Yi scanned the ground.
"…Good footing… nothing unusual."
Mu Chen kept his staff ready.
"…Edges clear. Watch carefully."
Yue stayed close to Ling.
"…Together. Don't let your guard down."
Lei Feng pointed out small stones.
"…Step lightly. Step by step."
The team moved into the shade, finally reaching the next covered area. They paused briefly to drink water, adjust packs, and catch their breath. Ling quickly scanned the surroundings.
"Short rest done," she said. "The next stretch will be more open again. Stay alert, maintain spacing, and move carefully. Step by step."
Han Yi stood first.
"…Ready. Let's go."
Mu Chen gave one last look around.
"…Eyes open. Nothing unusual."
Yue fell in beside Ling.
"…Together."
Lei Feng led slightly ahead.
"…Careful. Step by step."
The team stepped out from the shade, moving steadily across the next stretch. The ground was mostly firm, with small bushes and scattered trees offering occasional cover. Step by step, they advanced, alert and coordinated, heading toward the next rise in the valley.
The rise ahead led to a small cluster of trees. Ling raised her hand again.
"Open ground ahead," she said. "We're exposed here. Keep spacing, watch the edges, and move carefully. Step by step, together."
Han Yi adjusted his pack and scanned the area.
"…Eyes open. Nothing unusual yet."
Mu Chen held his staff ready.
"…Step carefully. Stay alert."
Yue stayed close to Ling.
"…Together. Watch for any movement."
Lei Feng pointed out small rocks and dips.
"…Step lightly. Step by step."
Step by step, the team crossed the open stretch, alert and coordinated. The trees ahead offered the next pause and shade, and the team pressed forward cautiously.