Chapter 677 Framing Evidence (2)_1
Ten older children had finally seized the opportunity and received their parents’ permission, so they were not willing to give up. They tried every possible method, coaxing and deceiving, until they eventually persuaded the little ones to return home.
The five beasts lead the way in the front, while Mo Yan had his younger brothers and sisters walk in the middle with the group of children, and he stayed at the end to prevent anyone from getting lost halfway. Fortunately, these rambunctious children were somewhat sensible and it was their first real adventure into the mountains, so they were exceptionally obedient.
It was now deep autumn, and much of the flora in the mountains had withered away, and creatures like snakes, insects, rodents, and ants were no longer as rampant as in the summer, so there was no worry about getting bitten by bugs or accidentally stepping on a snake.
The five beasts often ventured into the mountains and knew where to find trees bearing fruit that weren’t available in the Space or orchards, so they led Mo Yan and the others through the mountains in search of those wild fruit trees.
The fruits on some shrubs were also very delicious and easy to pick, delighting the group of children who rarely ate fruit. Holding little baskets, they couldn’t wait to pick and stuff the fruits into their mouths. Before long, their baskets were full, and their bellies were stuffed as well.
The mountain paths were treacherous, and it was easy to tumble down the slopes and get injured. With so many children, Mo Yan could not possibly keep an eye on all of them, so after digging up a few fruit seedlings and picking some medicinal herbs not found in the Space, she led the not-yet-satisfied children down the mountain.