"Are you saying that these swamps disappear at night? Doesn't it just become a big pit here?"

"Yes, that's what I mean. That's why it's called the Linked Swamp. I had only heard about it from my master before, but the conditions for forming such a swamp are very unique, so usually, the swamps we see do not meet these conditions."

"Then yesterday, when I heard the sound, it meant that the mud pools were constantly receding, and the bubbling sound was because there was only a little left at the end."

"Yes, that's the idea, but by the next morning, at daybreak, when the seawater starts to rise, it pushes the swamp mud back out again. This way, the swamp forms a level surface with the ground again."

"If we calculate it this way, if the swamp really goes through these changes every day, wouldn't it slowly get smaller and smaller in the end?"

"That's why we can explain why all we see around us is yellow land. The swamp might have been larger and more expansive back then, but after years of evolution, it has gradually shrunk into this mass."

"It seems like our analysis yesterday was completely wrong. We assumed it was continuously expanding, but it seems like it's actually shrinking."

"Yes, but as for how long this process takes, I'm not sure. However, the tide rises and falls every day, which is a basic rule, so I believe this aspect won't change."

After hearing Anying say all this, Ye Chen just nodded. He always felt like there was something truly intriguing here.

"What's wrong? Is there a problem?"

"No, I just feel like, as you said, when the swamp recedes, what is underneath it?"

"Didn't I say? It should be a large deep pit underneath."

"If it's a deep pit below, then are there passages around the pit leading to other places?"

"Are you suggesting there are caves connected to other locations below? That's, that seems unlikely, right?"

"I think there's still hope, and if that's true, this would be a perfect place to hide someone. Who would ever think that someone is hiding underneath this swamp?"

At this point, Lin Yaru suddenly walked over excitedly because she felt that Ye Chen's analysis seemed to be quite reasonable.

Although knowing this situation presents a considerable challenge for them, as long as there's a glimmer of hope, they will definitely not give up easily.

"Are you saying my dad could have been hidden under this swamp years ago, and with the constant ebb and flow of the tides, he remained here unnoticed? Is that what you mean?"

"Yes, that seems to be the implication. However, this is just my current assumption, and it's just a rough guess. Beyond that, I don't think it can be further speculated."

"Anyway, it's daytime now, and the tide isn't receding, so let's focus our time today on this jungle and search thoroughly for any other possibilities. If there really aren't any, then we'll stake out here tonight."

"Alright, no problem. Yaru, you're okay with this, right?"

"I'm certainly fine with it. As long as there's a shred of hope, I'll definitely follow through."

"Alright then, since everyone is in agreement, let's not waste time here. The entire day today is crucial for us. If we can confirm the clue tonight, then at first light tomorrow, we'll head out."

Anying turned around and glanced at the two of them, then the three once again ventured into this mysterious jungle.

But frankly, from deep within, Anying found Ye Chen's ideas a bit incredible.

How could a regular swamp have another cave below it?

Even if there were caves, wouldn't all the swamp mud flood into them? It's not suitable for human habitation at all.

But now, since Ye Chen has analyzed this, and Lin Yaru seems convinced, Anying decided not to shatter this last shred of hope.

Anyway, she would follow their plan, helping them find clues with all her effort. As long as everything could be confirmed, things might be a bit easier.

While Ye Chen was searching in the jungle, Lin Yaru began having doubts.

She thought that the location was so close to the shore, with trees all around, that finding a cave to hide someone seemed kind of incomprehensible.

If she were to hide someone, she definitely wouldn't make it so obvious.

Thus, Ye Chen's heart wasn't really in this direction. He felt that searching here was futile.

Lin Yaru remained anxious, unsure if Ye Chen's words could become reality.

If they could, maybe things would be easier.

But if, in the end, when the swamp disappears, all they see is a big pit, how would they deal with it?

At this moment, she felt all hope was lost.

"Can I ask, what's the likelihood of caves connecting to other caves nearby?"

Unable to hold back, Lin Yaru quietly asked Ye Chen by his side.