A forest blocked their way at daybreak after a night’s trek. Towering peaks on all sides blocked the airflow, making the temperature warm and humid. This climate was advantageous for the plants’ growth and the forest before them was so dense there seemed to be no end to it. There was a great diversity of plants too and subtropical plants could be seen everywhere here. 

The group entered the forest behind Kabir and continued their onward march. Four of the White Rock tribesmen used knives to chop at the thorns and vines. Tang Yu-Yan and Xia Lei walked behind Kabir, in the middle of the group. Their progress was slow. Tang Yu-Yan held an electronic device in her hand which displayed a satellite image and a flashing red signal-dot. That red dot flashed quietly, guiding the team forward. 

That red dot was the distress signal sent by the team of Chinese experts. 

“We’ll be able to rescue our people without alerting the warriors of the White Hun Tribe if we’re lucky,” said Tang Yu-Yan. 

Xia Lei...