In the valley, a fire burns within the dense forest using smokeless dry wood. The flames are obscured by thick foliage, making the campfire invisible unless one is very close. Around the fire sit about a dozen people dressed like locals. One of them rises, sees Luo Zheng and the others, and his face changes drastically. He quickly readies a bow and arrow while shouting something. Everyone by the campfire stands up, scatters into the surrounding area seeking tree cover, grasping guns in their hands with large bows slung on their backs.
Luo Zheng and the others are startled, raising their guns in response while the person who brought them hurriedly gestures to explain something. A robust man emerges from behind a large tree and joyfully shouts, "Is it really old friends visiting?" His words are in not-so-fluent but understandable international language.
The voice sounds familiar, and Luo Zheng responds uncertainly with the international language, "Is that Hook?"
