Luo Zheng didn't know about the grudge between Song Haitian and Turul, leading everyone on a forced march towards the highest peak ahead. This time, for the retreat, Luo Zheng chose the cliffside and deliberately exposed himself, aiming to attract the attention of the armed warlord and cover for Lan Xue and others withdrawing to the east. After cutting the ropes, even if the armed warlord pursued them down the cliff, their speed would be greatly reduced, allowing everyone enough time to retreat a great distance.
Half an hour later, the first and second squads circled around and caught up. After regrouping, everyone continued on their way. By nightfall, they stopped for a while in the woods halfway up the highest peak and ate some compressed biscuits to stave off hunger. Considering that Turul's men might follow, Luo Zheng had everyone put on their Night Vision Devices and continue on their way.
