Just as he returned to his seat, the entrance suddenly burst open, and a group of police officers rushed in, handcuffing Dong Dajin, shocking all the guests.
At the same time, the large screen above began to play a video.
It was footage from over twenty years ago showing Dong Dajin driving under the influence and causing the deaths of Lin Ya’s grandparents. The moment this was revealed, not only did Dong Dajin turn pale, but his wife also collapsed in fear nearby.
When the audio began to play, Dong Dajin’s children looked utterly panicked.
The police, shocked by the video, realized that their investigation into tax evasion had transformed into a serious case of DUI and manslaughter.
After some searching, the police confiscated a USB drive and subsequently took the entire Dong family away in handcuffs.
Lin Ya didn’t linger; after exiting the building, he collected his red envelope and headed straight for the airport.
Naturally, he wouldn’t need to worry about the aftermath.
He needed to find his mother’s remains first.
Lin Ya knew the specific location, so after leaving the airport, he rented a car and drove straight to his destination.
The area was a vast and sparsely populated mountain range, extremely treacherous, with one side obscured by fog, hiding the primal forest below.
If someone fell, not even bones would be recoverable.
Not only were there wild beasts inside, but there was also poisonous gas. Once a person entered, even if lucky enough to survive, there was no way to escape.
Many locals said that the area was filled with evil spirits, quite sinister indeed.
Lin Ya, carrying a backpack, strolled casually toward the entrance, while a local advised him not to go in. Lin Ya pulled out two banknotes and asked him to cover the car and wait for his return.
The man immediately stopped speaking.
Lin Ya smiled and set off, under the watchful eyes of others filled with awe.
Accompanying him was a fellow traveler named Wang Quan, who carried filming equipment. After learning that Lin Ya was entering the Misty Mountains, he insisted on tagging along. With the guidance of the system, Lin Ya felt no fear, so he didn’t mind Wang Quan following.
“Brother, are you going in there for an adventure too?” Wang Quan asked, walking behind him.
Lin Ya didn’t hide anything and replied, “I’m looking for someone.”
“Looking for someone?!” Wang Quan abruptly stopped in disbelief. “Who are you looking for?”
“My mother fell from a car over twenty years ago, so I’m here to find her,” Lin Ya pointed toward the mountain road shrouded in clouds and fog.
“…Brother, are you serious?”
Lin Ya fell silent.
“Can I film the process of our search?” Wang Quan inquired eagerly. He had originally planned to capture footage for views, but hearing Lin Ya’s story ignited a desire for adventure.
Initially, he intended to part ways after a short distance, but now he was determined to film, ready to start as soon as Lin Ya agreed.
Lin Ya had no objections.
To him, everything else was unimportant.
Wang Quan received permission and immediately began recording. He had enough batteries to last seven or eight days of filming without issues.
Moreover, he wouldn’t be filming all the time; they would certainly stop at night.
Lin Ya moved quickly while Wang Quan was becoming accustomed to the mountain trails, and they made good progress, reaching the deep mountains in just two days.
Throughout the journey, Wang Quan was in awe; this guy wasn’t someone to be trifled with. When they encountered a bear, Lin Ya scared it off without flinching, while Wang Quan was too scared to even climb a tree.
Not only could Lin Ya distinguish edible plants, but he also crafted meals from foraged ingredients during their nighttime rests, rendering Wang Quan’s compressed biscuits inedible—thankfully, he could still mooch off Lin Ya’s food.
[Host, move left ahead; it’s about 20 kilometers to your destination.]
Lin Ya looked toward the distance and quickened his pace further.
“Wait for me! Don’t go so fast!” Wang Quan gasped for breath, leaning on his trekking pole, his face showing signs of distress, while his recording device captured only his panting.
On the afternoon of the fourth day, they crossed a pond. Lin Ya stopped hiding and punched an alligator in the water, rendering it unconscious, leaving Wang Quan stunned; his camera-hand trembled, fearing Lin Ya might turn on him next.
At the same time, he was excited, knowing this video would definitely go viral!
Even if they couldn’t find the person or remains Lin Ya was searching for, they had still encountered thrilling moments.
After climbing a small hill, Lin Ya suddenly stood still.
Wang Quan followed his gaze, astonished as he struggled to steady his phone’s camera.
“Holy crap…”
What lay before them was a wrecked vehicle nearly unrecognizable, hanging in the treetops. After years of weathering, it had lost its paint, with all the steel rusted away.
Two skeletons were draped over a tree branch; they must have fallen from the car, with the vehicle absorbing the impact, allowing their bones to remain intact.
The tree was tall enough that otherwise, the remains would have been devoured by animals, leaving nothing behind.
Wang Quan stared for a long time before finally raising his camera to record a short segment.
Lin Ya took a few steps back and suddenly advanced toward the trunk. He climbed quickly and, in just a few minutes, reached the top, where there were a male and female skeleton.
Lin Ya ignored the male skeleton and focused intently on the female one.
After squatting on the branch, he took a large bag from his backpack and collected the remains into it.
“Let’s go back.”
Wang Quan pointed at the other skeleton, “What about him?”
“He’s a human trafficker.”
“Oh, let’s go.” He spat.
Lin Ya led Wang Quan back the way they came, navigating flawlessly even as the fog rolled in, impressing Wang Quan immensely.
“Sometimes I really doubt you’re a human GPS…”
Lin Ya puffed his chest in pride.
On the return journey, they took their time and it took about five days. People outside assumed they were still lost, but to their surprise, the two not only looked well but were also chatting and laughing.