Xiao Qing's group returned first.
They had indeed uncovered some information.
Lower Sima Village had actually been gone for a long time. An avalanche in the 1990s had destroyed the entire village.
Simply put, the so-called Lower Sima Village only existed on maps from before the 1990s.
Now, it had become an uninhabited zone.
"Precisely because we knew it was now an abandoned village, we didn't rashly go in. The village no longer exists, so if someone suddenly entered, they would definitely notice. I was afraid of tipping them off."
I understood Xiao Qing's reasoning and nodded. "You worked hard."
"It was nothing. Let me ask you: are you really going?"
I said I was definitely going. I couldn't stand by and watch Duan Hongbin and the others die when I clearly knew they were in danger. They were all my good brothers, my closest friends.
"Fine. When the time comes, make sure you have a foolproof plan. Even if you're going to save people, it has to be on the condition that your safety is guaranteed. I promised my sister I'd protect you and make sure nothing happened to you."
I smiled but said nothing more.
Xiao Qing took Xiao Lan back to rest. I had Chu Ping return to his room as well, leaving only the old ghost behind.
The old ghost asked me for a cigarette, then took a deep drag. He wore a smile on his face. "Is there something you want to talk to me about?"
He was a smart man. The moment I kept him behind, he guessed that I had something to ask him.
I said, "Did you already know the doctor was leaving?"
He froze. "What? Old Madman left?"
Judging from his reaction, he didn't seem to be pretending. Could it be