The sun had completely set, and the island, free from light pollution, was engulfed in a serene darkness.
With the crisp click of the lighter, the flame within the glass lantern wavered slightly, emitting a warm yellow glow.
Tightening the shoulder straps, Chen Zhou retraced his steps with the help of the lantern's light.
He widened his eyes to carefully discern the path up the mountain, occasionally climbing gentle slopes and scaling rock ledges.
Lai Fu followed closely, tail wagging, as he sniffed the ground for interesting scents while walking.
Without the guidance of wild pigeons, navigating the night based solely on previous observations from the ground made it quite challenging to find Pigeon Cave directly.
He lost his way several times.
Fortunately, the mountain wasn't large, and Chen Zhou was able to return to the correct path soon after getting lost.
