Chapter 2491

Soon, the array activated. The gathered energies condensed into a thin wisp of green smoke, which flowed smoothly into the divination compass in Lexie's hand. "The direction's clear. Let's go," she said, lifting her foot and leading the way. Mike and Felicia quickly followed behind. Meanwhile, the Day couple remained at the foot of the mountain. If the trio didn't return by the third day, they would contact the authorities immediately. Soon, Lexie, Mike, and Felicia disappeared into the forest path, swallowed by trees and shadow. They followed a trail once beaten down by hikers, winding deeper into the mountain. Felicia had assumed the two to struggle with the terrain, considering they were young, city-looking, and clearly not career outdoorsmen. She had even prepared to take the lead. To her surprise, both moved like they had grown up in the mountains. Their pace was steady, sure-footed, and even faster than hers—and she was the one who trekked for fun! What she didn't know—pro