"You're too kind, Captain Luo," Yang Qi said, raising his teacup in return. "It's only right."
With the plan settled, the group said no more and quickly finished their dinner.
Afterward, they moved to the village committee office to discuss the details of the night watch, emergency contingency plans, and communication protocols.
By a little after ten in the evening, all preparations were complete.
Yang Qi, Luo Kaifeng, Yu Bo, along with an official from the Forestry Bureau and a Forest Police officer—five people in total—headed to Dazhu's House.
Yang Qi had left Hu Zi, Leopard, and Bai Wan at the village committee office. Their size and scent would be too intimidating for the wild leopard, hindering any attempt at communication.
Only Xiaojiu followed lightly at Yang Qi's heels.
The main lights in Dazhu's House were already off, leaving only a single, dim yellow nightlight.
