The middle-aged couple, who were burning paper money for a memorial, saw someone emerge from the tunnel. Their cries became disjointed when they noticed Gao Ming wearing tattered clothing, stained with blood, resembling a car accident survivor or a fugitive hiding in the mountains.
The two people tensed up immediately. It was very quiet around them, and no one spoke, only the sound of paper money burning in the fire could be heard.
As Gao Ming walked past them, the middle-aged woman with tears on her face stared at him. Her lips moved slightly, hesitating for a long time before suddenly speaking, "Excuse me… do you, do you know Liu Yi?"
The man quickly shielded the woman, watching Gao Ming with suspicion. Anyone burning paper in the barren mountains would be frightened to see someone appear covered in blood.
