Qin Ziwen then went upstairs to ask Deng Guang if he wanted to go up the mountain with them. Deng Guang hesitated for a moment and looked back at his family.
Xiao Xuemei nodded. "Go ahead. Our daughter and I will stay home. We won't go anywhere."
Deng Guang nodded. "Alright, I'll go pack my things."
After meeting downstairs, the three of them left the Gated Community through the nearest south gate. They then circled around to the north side and started heading east.
Qin Ziwen, Du Yu, and Deng Guang trekked through the mountain forest. To make it a quick round trip, they traveled light, bringing only their weapons, armor, and some dry rations for lunch. The Beaked Eagle flew overhead, keeping watch for them.
Along the way, Deng Guang stepped behind a cluster of bushes to relieve himself. Qin Ziwen and Du Yu stood a short distance away, chatting.
"Brother Du Yu, I heard you've killed a tiger before?"
"That's right." Du Yu nodded in acknowledgment.
"How many?"
