"What is that?" Renault squinted, staring intently at the flickering light ahead, shrouded by the fierce wind. His voice held a trace of imperceptible tremor, yet more so it was a suppressed curiosity and anticipation.
Shen Jingqi, at this moment lean but with a determined gaze, said, "Let's go take a look."
The two tightly gripped the swaying trees beside them that seemed on the verge of breaking. Every step was incredibly difficult, as if battling against invisible giant waves. The fierce wind howled like an enraged beast, tearing at everything. The veins on the back of Renault's hand bulged, and his knuckles turned white from exertion.
"Hold on, Renault!" Shen Jingqi's voice sounded somewhat feeble against the wind, but his gaze was like a lighthouse, giving Renault strength to move forward. They exchanged a glance, needing no words; their tacit understanding and trust grew stronger amidst the storm.
