Chapter 1635: Chapter 1637: There Seem to Be Signs of a Fight Here
Xiaoxiao quickly followed Yang Gang and the others to the foot of Nanshan.
Fortunately, instead of aimlessly searching the mountain for people, it was prearranged that everyone would form groups and head in different directions. Regardless of whether someone was found, they agreed to meet at the foot of the mountain by dawn.
As soon as Yang Gang arrived, he asked, "Have you found anyone?"
When he left earlier, not everyone was present. He was eager to return to the village to arrange food, so he took some people with him. Now seeing everyone gathered, he quickly inquired.
Each person shook their head, appearing a bit downcast.
Searching the mountain was not an easy task; everyone hoped the person could be found quickly, otherwise they would have to go further in, which would be dangerous.
Seeing the group looking somewhat dejected, Xiaoxiao spoke up, "Is everyone hungry? Quickly eat something to stave off hunger. Time is tight, and there isn’t much to eat, so please bear with it. Once we return, our family will definitely treat everyone well."
As she spoke, Xiaoxiao distributed the food she had brought to everyone, saying, "I’m really sorry, due to lack of time we could only prepare food with what we had at home, so the variety is somewhat limited. I hope it suits your tastes."
Everyone received food in their hands, consisting of sweet buns, sweet cakes, and vegetable stuffed buns with meat — all quite good quality.
They calculated in their minds that the Yang Family was indeed generous, being so earnest in helping search for the Li Family’s young lady.
Thinking further, it made sense since the Li Family’s young lady and the Yang Family’s Yang Ming’s wife were good friends.
The people from the village didn’t have much complexity; having accepted the food, they were determined to help wholeheartedly and each one promised to do their best.
To save time, they ate quickly; fortunately, there was plenty of food, and each person carried two extra portions for fear of getting hungry come noon, and also filled their water bottles, before deciding to ascent the mountain again, choosing this time to enter deeper.
Among these people were several hunters who had previously hunted in the mountains; with them leading the way, everyone felt much more at ease.
Also, ascending the mountain in numbers was much better than going alone, so the safety aspect was quite assured.
Everyone continued to split up, forming small groups and heading in different directions, agreeing that by nightfall, regardless of whether someone was found, they must descend the mountain. Being inside after dark would be dangerous.
Concerned for Xiaoxiao’s safety, Yang Gang naturally had Xiaoxiao accompany him.
Additionally, worried something might happen to her, he specifically arranged for two hunters to accompany them, thinking that their skills were far superior to those who seldom went up the mountain.
Xiaoxiao didn’t object and agreed. She found the two hunters and asked, "Can you tell me if we encounter any place where there might have been a fight when we go up the mountain?"
Though unsure of Xiaoxiao’s intentions, the two agreed.
The group began to head inward, led by the hunters, who despite no longer hunting, retained their skills, and their perceptive abilities were impressive. Upon reaching the trouble spot and observing the chaotic grass, one hunter said, "Madam Yang, it seems like there are signs of a fight here."
Upon hearing this, Xiaoxiao immediately stopped, looked around, and didn’t notice anything unusual, but she trusted the hunters, so she said, "Let’s not leave yet, let’s search the area."
