"Everything has its natural state of existence in accordance with the environment. Once this state is disrupted, it signifies the traces left by outsiders. Through these traces, you can know what has happened here to result in the current state, and guess where the outsiders might have gone!"
Dean seemed to grasp the concept, though not fully.
Massa laughed heartily. "Just remember it for now; I'll teach you the mindset of wilderness tracking."
"First, think about where the prey might be now."
"Near a water source?"
Massa nodded. "Not necessarily near a water source, but if they want to survive, they will definitely leave traces near one."
He pointed towards the outskirts of the empty mountains. "This area is part of the southwestern plateau and basin terrain. Water sources here are concentrated in small mountain streams, lakes, and mountaintop areas. For safety at night and a broad view, the Skinners are likely hiding at those elevations."
