It sounded like the wind rushing through the grass, or perhaps something moving stealthily. The soldiers on sentry duty became alert instantly. Their bodies tensed, muscles rigid as steel, their hands tightening subconsciously around their weapons, fingers resting on the triggers, ready to fire at any moment.
Old Zhang’s eyes sharpened, his gaze as keen as a falcon’s. He whispered, "Xiao Li, follow me to check it out. Stay hidden!"
The two crept toward the source of the disturbance, their footsteps so light they were almost silent. They crouched low, pressing their bodies as close to the ground as possible, using the terrain and shadows as cover as they cautiously moved forward. Moonlight spilled over the grass, casting mottled shadows that looked like a mysterious painting. In the silence, the sound of their heartbeats was exceptionally loud, and every step was taken with extreme care.
Chapter 336