The sky was gradually darkening, and the road became harder to identify, but spending the night in this damp and dense primal forest wasn't an option either. Ji Muye had to seize time and leave here as soon as possible.
He clutched the candy wrapper in his hand tightly; the candy inside had long since melted. From ahead came the sharp chirping of birds.
Ji Muye watched the plump little bird fluttering its wings, his eyes flickering as he quickened his pace and followed it.
He had seen Lu Xining tease this bird before. The candy wrapper it had carried in its beak was from the candy brand his daughter loved most; pink was her favorite flavor.
"Chirp, chirp, chirp." This way.
The plump little bird occasionally flew up to higher places to scout for an exit.
After flapping its wings for a while, it descended to a visible position for Ji Muye, leading him toward the direction of the exit.
It flew for a bit, then turned to see if Ji Muye was keeping up.