Whooo...

Because the lake surface is open, and there are no big trees around.

The wind that suddenly arose was blowing fiercely and didn't just persist, it even grew stronger.

So much so that Jiang Miaoyan, holding onto the shrubs beside her as she walked, was struggling to keep her balance.

She even fell several times, although not seriously.

Seeing this, Chen Yang realized they needed to find a place to take shelter and couldn't push forward any further.

If they continued walking, Jiang Miaoyan would surely fall harder.

"Miaoyan, I think we should find a place to hide for a while. The wind is getting stronger, and I don't want you to fall," Chen Yang said, turning to Jiang Miaoyan.

Jiang Miaoyan's face was full of panic.

In the wilderness, encountering weather like this.

A woman who's never been in the mountains, how could she not be afraid?

"I'm listening to you, Mr. Chen," Jiang Miaoyan said.

"Alright, then let's find a place to hide for now and move when the wind dies down a bit," Chen Yang decided immediately since Jiang Miaoyan had no objection.

Although it might rain later, preventing them from returning.

But it's better than getting injured halfway.

So Chen Yang quickly looked around, searching for a cave or any suitable place to temporarily take shelter.

After a quick glance around, he did find a spot.

About four or five hundred meters away by the lakeshore, there was a rock protrusion that seemed to form a space perfect for temporary shelter.

"Miaoyan, follow me,"

Once he confirmed the direction, Chen Yang quickly led Jiang Miaoyan toward the lake.

Their original path was on the hillside by the lake.

To reach the cave by the lakeshore, they had to move toward the lake.

Although it's only four to five hundred meters away, not very far, it was amidst a strong wind.

The wind howled incessantly.

When on the hillside, there were still some shrubs and sparse trees providing cover.

But the closer to the lake, the fewer the plants.

The wind naturally grew stronger.

"Ah!"

Jiang Miaoyan suddenly screamed as she was about to be toppled by the wind.

Chen Yang, leading the way and keeping an eye on Jiang Miaoyan, quickly turned to support her as he saw her about to fall.

Fortunately, Chen Yang reacted quickly and managed to catch Jiang Miaoyan.

Otherwise, she would have certainly had a hard fall.

"Are you okay?" Chen Yang asked while supporting Jiang Miaoyan, concerned.

Jiang Miaoyan was quite shaken, her chest heaving.

"I'm fine... Mr. Chen, I'm okay," Jiang Miaoyan said nervously.

Whoosh.

The strong wind continued to blow, with the two of them still a hundred or two hundred meters from the riverbank.

As they moved downward, the plants dwindled and the wind intensified.

If Jiang Miaoyan struggled to walk here, it would be even worse below.

So, to be safe, Chen Yang said to Jiang Miaoyan, "The wind will get stronger below. You better hold my hand. If you fall, it could be troublesome."

Jiang Miaoyan momentarily blushed at Chen Yang's suggestion, but she knew it would be very dangerous to continue on her own, so she didn't act coy.

She nodded, agreeing.

"Okay."

With that, Jiang Miaoyan proactively took Chen Yang's arm.

After Jiang Miaoyan held onto his arm, Chen Yang continued leading her toward the lakeshore.

And as anticipated, the wind got worse.

The fierce wind greatly impacted their pace and filled their ears with noise.

Chen Yang managed, being strong and stable. Although the wind was fierce, the impact on him was limited.

But as for Jiang Miaoyan, she was struggling.

She staggered several times, nearly falling, but at least she clung tightly to Chen Yang's arm, which kept her from hitting the ground despite the bumpy walk.

Yet during the jostling, her chest inevitably bumped into Chen Yang's arm.

The back-and-forth bumping made Chen Yang feel awkward.

With firm steps, Chen Yang led Jiang Miaoyan toward the lakeshore.

After a few minutes of walking, they finally reached the lakeshore and entered the small cave Chen Yang had spotted from afar.

This place was indeed a natural sanctuary. The cave's entrance was small, but once inside, the area was vast enough to shield from harsh winds or heavy rain.

Chen Yang led Jiang Miaoyan into the cave.

Jiang Miaoyan immediately let go of Chen Yang's arm and sat down to rest.

Walking against the wind had exhausted her.

"The wind is so strong, it could blow people away. Is it a typhoon?" Jiang Miaoyan couldn't help commenting as she sat.

During the descent, Chen Yang had picked up a lot of dry wood.

There were also scattered pieces in the cave.

Chen Yang gathered them and made a campfire within the cave.

"I don't know, seems like a typhoon," Chen Yang said calmly.

Hearing it might be a typhoon, Jiang Miaoyan's expression grew tense.

"So we can't go back?" Jiang Miaoyan shivered at the thought of spending the night in the wild.

She knew there were wild animals in the mountains, and they were hiding by the lake.

Should the typhoon raise the water, they would be in great danger.

Jiang Miaoyan was quite worried, but Chen Yang seemed less concerned.

"If it is a typhoon, we definitely can't go back for now, at least not until tomorrow. We'll see if the situation improves, then seize the chance to leave," Chen Yang said, warming his hands by the fire.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Miaoyan chose to say nothing more and joined him by the campfire to warm up.

The sudden strong wind had dropped the temperature drastically.

With their light clothing, they needed the campfire's warmth.

Seated in the cave, they roasted themselves by the fire while watching the situation outside.

The wind outside whirred more intensely, and the previously calm lake now rippled with disturbance.

As the wind grew stronger, the sky darkened.

There were even some thunderclaps from the cloudy skies.

Lightning seemed poised to rip the sky open and bring down rain.

"It really seems like a typhoon is coming," thought Chen Yang, observing the worsening conditions outside.

Hearing this, Jiang Miaoyan grew anxious.

"What should we do? If we don't return soon, the village might worry," Jiang Miaoyan was now most concerned about the situation at home.

Chen Yang felt the same; if a typhoon was upon them.

Li Han and Yang Ruoxi might worry excessively if they knew he hadn't returned.

After a moment of silence, he took out his phone.

Checking the signal, it was still not connecting.

If he had a signal, he could at least make a call or send a message, alleviating their worries.

But the problem was the lack of signal, preventing him from communicating outwardly.

"There's nothing we can do. Without a phone signal, let's prepare for staying overnight. We definitely can't go back today," Chen Yang said.

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