On the eastern side of the Ice Field, within the coal-black terrain, Yan Ketao had located the area and searched thoroughly, yet he hadn't found a single soul.
He later sent out a signal and met up with Zuo Zisheng, who was waiting in the rear.
After confirming the situation, Zuo Zisheng gathered more people who were waiting and turned the area upside down, yet still, not a trace of anyone was found.
"No one, what's going on?"
Zuo Zisheng, having discovered nothing, approached Yan Ketao who was hiding in a dark corner to ask.
How would Yan Ketao know what was going on? He didn't think to suspect deception and could only wonder if the people had already been moved.
What to do if they were moved? Where should he look? His only option was to return to the entrance area to discuss with Wu Jinliang.
So, after much strenuous effort, he traveled back to the entrance area, tracked down Wu Jinliang's previous hiding place, and it was again Yan Ketao who approached alone.
