While Ji Yangchen and his companion were recovering their spiritual power, Mù Chén and Máomáo searched the vicinity to check for people and potential danger. Jiang Xia and Róngróng stayed behind to keep watch over Ji Yangchen and his companion.
Mù Chén and Máomáo walked around the area, but unfortunately, they saw no one. Mù Chén decided to head back first and wait for Ji Yangchen and his companion to recover before making any further decisions. After all, Róngróng and Máomáo were not traveling exclusively with them; their priority was to find that bird first.
When Mù Chén and Máomáo returned, Ji Yangchen and his companion had already recovered a bit of their strength. The rest could be recovered slowly on the road; since Mù Chén and Jiang Xia were both here now, the two men would not be in any danger. This would also allow them to rescue the trapped companions all the sooner.
Chapter 177