Within a few breaths, Gong Liangjun and the others caught up to the edge of the woods, their footsteps coming to an abrupt halt.
They did not venture in rashly. Exchanging glances, they could all see the confusion in one another's eyes.
"Strange. This is the edge of the Exile Land. It should be barren, so how could a forest be growing here?" one of them asked.
"Could there be an unpolluted underground water vein here?"
Another person speculated.
Their gazes all turned to Gong Liangjun. After all, he was an outstanding graduate of Blueprint Academy and had excellent judgment.
"Ever since we ran into those three zombies, nothing that's happened has seemed reasonable..." Gong Liangjun said with a frown.
The others nodded, feeling that he was right.
The female Mental Type awakened said,
"I can sense the locations of those four zombies. They've stopped now, and they're probably hiding in some tree hollow, thinking we can't find them!"
"How far away are they?"
Gong Liangjun asked.
"Not far, around three hundred and fifty meters."
The woman explained.
During the chase, she had attached a thread of mental power to Flared Ears and the other zombies, allowing her to pinpoint the distance accurately.
But it would not last long and would dissipate soon, so they had to make a decision quickly.
Gong Liangjun gritted his teeth.
"Teacher Liang once said that a good scout must be able to handle all kinds of danger. Besides, investigating this place is one of our assignments."
"Fine!"
The other three nodded heavily. They already understood what he meant.
They were clearly going in to take a look...
Gong Liangjun stepped forward first.
"Everyone, be careful. Stay absolutely alert!"
"Mm."
The other three answered and immediately followed him.
As they entered the forest, the air