He bent down to pick up a sharp stone, marking the trees with clear, conspicuous signs as he made his way back. He was as focused as someone guarding a priceless treasure, terrified of losing his way.
By the time he returned to his companions, he found them clutching large wooden clubs, looking like a squad of soldiers who had lost their way, their faces etched with confusion and panic. Liu Erzhu was staring fixedly toward the forest, his neck strained; the moment he spotted Wang Jianguo, he looked as if he had just been reunited with a long-lost relative, and he rushed over in a flurry of excitement to check on him.
With eyes full of worry, he asked anxiously, "Brother Jianguo, you’re finally back! Are you all right? You had us worried to death."
Chapter 276