Siheyuan: Joined the Intelligence Department, my father is a national level

Chapter 343 A Suitable Cave

"Boss, we found a cave over there that is perfect for staying overnight!"

One of the men reported excitedly, not noticing the sweat dripping from his face.

"Besides, there is a clear spring near the cave with plenty of water. We can rest there peacefully tonight."

Upon hearing the news, both of them couldn't help but smile with relief on their faces.

They knew that as night fell, the dangers in this dense forest would gradually increase.

Therefore, it is undoubtedly very important for them to find a safe and comfortable resting place.

At this moment, the appearance of this cave undoubtedly solved a big problem for them.

"Great, let's go there then."

The two men nodded, then stood up and led their men towards the cave.

In the glow of the setting sun, their figures gradually moved away in the dense forest, leaving behind a series of firm footprints.

On the way to the unfathomable cave, Li Youquan and Bai Ling were extremely cautious with every step they took.

Their eyes would occasionally scan the surrounding mountains to make sure that there were no other traces of humans besides them in this desolate land.

The sunlight shone through the sparse clouds and dappled onto them, but this light could not dispel the tension and vigilance they felt about the unknown.

Although the two remained highly alert along the way, they never found any traces of wild animals. This made them feel a little fortunate, but also added a bit of curiosity and worry about the situation inside the cave.

They didn't know what secrets and dangers were hidden in the cave hidden in the darkness.

Finally, they came to the entrance of the cave.

It was a narrow crack, as if nature had accidentally made a cut in the rock.

Several people stopped in front of the cave entrance. They did not rush to go deeper. Instead, they observed the surroundings vigilantly like cheetahs, fearing to miss any possible threat.

After confirming that there was no obvious danger in the cave, they slowly stepped into this unknown area.

At first, the cave was so quiet that even the sound of breathing seemed particularly clear.

To be on the safe side, they decided to throw a stone into the cave first to test whether there were any unknown creatures lurking in it.

After waiting for a while and confirming that everything was normal, they breathed a sigh of relief and continued to move deeper into the cave.

Although the entrance to the cave is small, it is just enough for two people to pass through side by side.

At the edge of the cave entrance lies a huge rock, like a natural threshold, about the height of a person.

Li Youquan walked in front without hesitation. He jumped lightly and landed steadily on the ground on the other side of the boulder.

Then he turned around, his eyes full of concern and encouragement, and extended his hand to Bai Ling who was following closely behind him.

"Be careful, this stone is a bit slippery."

His voice was low and warm, as if it could dispel all the coldness.

However, Bai Ling looked at the pair of big hands in front of her, but just smiled slightly and shook her head, with determination and confidence flashing in her eyes.

She didn't want to be a burden to anyone, and she didn't want her lover to see her weakness.

So, she took a step forward without hesitation, and just as lightly jumped over the boulder, landing steadily on the ground.

Her movements were smooth and graceful, as if she was announcing something to everyone.

She has enough strength and courage to fight side by side with Li Youquan and face the future storms together.

Seeing this, the other men followed suit and followed closely behind the two men, jumping over the boulder one by one.

The tacit understanding and trust between them were best reflected at this moment.

Soon after entering the cave, they found that the cave was gradually becoming wider.

This is a stone chamber, surrounded by solid rock, appearing both mysterious and solemn.

However, due to insufficient light, the cave was extremely dim, almost pitch black.

Seeing this, Li Youquan quickly took out a flashlight from his backpack, pressed the switch, and a beam of bright light instantly illuminated the road ahead.

With the help of the flashlight, they finally saw the inside of the cave clearly.

The stone chamber is about 20 square meters in size, with a pile of burnt ashes scattered in the middle, obviously someone had started a fire here.

There were several stone pillars placed next to the ashes, which were obviously moved there by humans for people to rest.

Li Youquan's gaze continued to move upwards, and he saw many stalactites hanging upside down on the top of the cave, in various shapes and very beautiful.

These stalactites are about five or six meters above the ground, and one area is so smoke-blackened that it is clear that this is not an uninhabited place.

"It seems that someone has entered this cave."

Li Youquan said after thinking for a moment, but his expression was not too serious.

"It should be a hunter who went into the mountains to hunt and stayed here overnight. And judging from the traces of smoke, it should not be the first or second time."

There was a hint of certainty and speculation in his tone.

Bai Ling nodded in agreement when she heard this.

"Indeed. This cave looks good. Let's stay here tonight. Let's clean up the cave first, and then go out to get some firewood and make a fire to keep warm."

As she spoke, she began to tidy up the stone chamber.

Others also joined in, some helped with cleaning, while others were responsible for finding a more suitable place to rest.

In this small and warm space, they rely on each other and face unknown challenges together.

After a simple cleanup, Li Youquan prepared to take his men out to find some firewood.

The temperature inside the cave is indeed slightly warmer than outside, but once night falls, if a bonfire is not lit, the cold will be unbearable.

Li Youquan knew this very well. He gently handed the flashlight in his hand to Bai Ling. The light seemed like a messenger of warmth.

Afterwards, he took off the package on his back with quick movements and without any delay. He turned around, gestured to several of his men, and walked out of the cave with the men who were accompanying him.

"You stay here and tidy up for a while. I will go out with them to check. Don't worry too much."

Before leaving, Li Youquan did not forget to say hello to Bai Ling, and his words revealed his care and consideration for Bai Ling.

He keenly noticed the fatigue on her face, so he decided to take on the hard work of traveling alone.

After a brief explanation, he led his men and went out without hesitation.

As their figures gradually faded away, the cave returned to silence again.

Bai Ling chose a relatively flat location and began to carefully clean up the rubble on the ground in preparation for the upcoming rest.

She had already made a plan in mind and had prepared a warm blanket before leaving in case of emergency.

Originally, she wanted to find some dry straw to use as bedding to reduce direct contact with the cold ground.