The group felt indebted due to the gifts they'd received, the honey-sweet mood making it seem less troublesome to search for the elusive Ke Lian. Each member armed themselves and dispersed.
This world was fraught with danger, yet within certain boundaries, they had scouted it thoroughly enough to ensure temporary safety. Thus, they did not worry that loud calls would attract beasts, each shouting until they found Ke Lian under a dense hillside thicket.
At that moment, Ke Lian was crouched at the edge of a grassy patch, one hand on the ground, ear to the earth, seemingly observing something. When Mo Feng and the others approached, Ke Lian gestured for them to lower their voices.
"What is it?" Every soldier of the Blue Star Empire knew the unique sign language that allowed communication when speaking was not possible.
Mo Feng began using a few simple hand gestures to inquire of Ke Lian.
