diskusbooks Chapter 415 Snow Mountain Secret Treasure
Chapter 415 Snow Mountain Secret Treasure
Hu Qing and Gu Yang returned along the dark tunnel, and when they returned to the cave they had dug before.
It was discovered that the entrance to the cave had been re-frozen by the melted hail, forming a translucent ice wall.
The light from outside refracted through the ice, casting tiny cold lights in the cave, which stung people's eyes slightly.
Xiao Zi was curled up in the corner, closing her eyes and regulating her breathing, with a faint purple halo lingering around her.
It sensed the two people coming back and its ears twitched slightly, but it did not open its eyes. It was obvious that it had consumed a lot of energy.
The rat man beside him was still unconscious, lying limply on the ground, but his chest was slightly rising and falling, and his breathing was steady.
Gu Yang stared at the rat man with cold eyes, and the anger in his heart rose.
He strode forward, grabbed the rat man by the scruff of the neck, lifted him up, and with his other hand, he grabbed the water bag and splashed it on his face without mercy.
"Wow--"
The cold water splashed on the rat man's face. He shuddered all over and suddenly opened his eyes. The wet hair stuck to his face, making him look extremely embarrassed.
When the rat man saw Hu Qing and Gu Yang standing in front of him, his eyes widened suddenly, a terrified "squeak" sound came from his throat, and his limbs flapped wildly, trying to break free from Gu Yang's hand.
"Awake?" Gu Yang sneered and increased the strength in his hands. The rat man immediately grimaced in pain and dared not move anymore.
Hu Qing didn't say anything, just walked to the side, flicked his fingertips, and a cluster of flames jumped into the pile of firewood that had been prepared long ago.
The bonfire crackled, and the warm flames dispelled the chill in the cave.
Xiao Zi then slowly crawled over and nestled beside Hu Qing's legs, but her eyes were fixed on the fire.
There was a piece of fat bear meat hanging there, with fat dripping, making a sizzling sound and exuding fragrance.
After being taught a lesson by Gu Yang, the rat man huddled up in a ball with a bruised face and nose, shivering as he moved towards the campfire, but he didn't dare to get too close.
He hugged his knees, his lips pouted in grievance, and from time to time he stole a glance at the two of them, then quickly lowered his head, like a punching bag.
The campfire crackled, and the bear meat had a layer of golden and crispy fat on its surface.
Hu Qing gently turned the meat with a dagger, and the fat dripped into the fire, stirring up a small cluster of jumping sparks.
He asked casually, "Why did you run away?"
His tone was calm, but it made Nezumi shudder.
"Snapped!"
Gu Yang's cane hit the rat man's back mercilessly, making him grimace in pain.
"Do you know that because of you running around, we were almost wiped out in there?"
The anger in Gu Yang's eyes grew even stronger, and he raised the cane in his hand again.
The rat man huddled up in a ball, holding his head, his long, thin tail tucked tightly between his hind legs, and cried out:
"My Lords, I know you almost fell into danger in order to save me. I am truly grateful..."
"Don't try that!" Gu Yang interrupted sharply, his cane whizzing through the air and stopping just before the rat man's nose. "What you're asking is why you're running!"
The rat man was trembling all over, with beads of sweat rolling down his forehead.
He secretly glanced at Hu Qing and found that although the other party didn't say anything, his deep eyes were staring at him coldly, which made him even more frightened.
He swallowed hard and stammered, "I... I don't know why... but suddenly a powerful aura of treasure emanated from the depths of this sacred mountain..."
At this point, Nezumi's eyes suddenly lit up, and he even raised his voice unconsciously:
"That aura is so pure! It's like... like the treasury in the palace, even more dazzling than that, and like a legendary immortal weapon!
For us treasure-hunting rats, this is simply irresistible!"
He waved his little paws excitedly, then realized he had lost his composure and quickly retracted them.
"I was like a possessed man, I couldn't control myself at all..."
The rat man drooped his ears and his voice became increasingly quiet. "By the time I woke up, I had already dug into that ice hole..."
The dagger in Hu Qing's hand paused slightly, and he exchanged a glance with Gu Yang.
The treasure that can make the treasure-hunting mouse lose its composure like this must be very complicated.
He slowly cut a piece of roasted bear meat and handed it to Xiao Zi, who was looking at him eagerly. He asked casually, "Is that precious aura coming from the direction of the ice wall?"
The rat man suddenly looked up, his green bean-sized eyes widening:
"How did you know, sir?! From behind that ice wall!"
He danced with excitement, then looked at Gu Yang fearfully and added quickly:
"But now that aura has disappeared..."
Hu Qing threw the golden and crispy roasted bear meat into the air. Xiao Zi jumped up nimbly, grabbed the piece of meat accurately, and lay down beside it with satisfaction, enjoying it.
He stroked his chin, his eyes deep - according to the rat people, the treasure hidden deep in the ice wall was probably of the same origin as the fragments of the holy weapon in their bodies, and it was also quite large.
Gu Yang tore off a piece of bear meat and stuffed it into his mouth. The aroma of fat filled his mouth, but his brows were getting tighter and tighter.
He swallowed his food and wondered, "If it really is a fragment of the holy artifact, why didn't we sense it? Instead, this rat discovered it first?"
The Nezumi didn't notice the serious expressions on their faces and continued to talk to himself:
"When I dug near the ice wall, a voice kept muttering in my head..."
He imitated the bewitching tone, "'Come here... let me out...' I was like a possessed man. By the time I reacted, my claws had already touched the ice..."
At this point, he shuddered, "Then my whole body froze, as if frozen. When I woke up, I saw the two adults..."
Hu Qing's expression darkened. The thing within the ice wall not only possessed consciousness, but could also actively lure living creatures to break the seal?
This was completely beyond the scope of ordinary treasures. In the light of the campfire, his profile flickered, and there was a dangerous light flashing in his eyes.
"Who cares about monsters and demons?"
Gu Yang threw the bone aside and patted the oil stains on his hands. "Since those people from the Holy Mountain went to so much trouble to lure us here, why not just kill them directly on the top of the mountain and destroy their lair."
He grinned, revealing a ferocious smile, "We'll know what they're planning when the time comes."
Hu Qing was silent for a moment, then reached out and touched the fragments of the twin flowers in his dantian.
A faint resonance came from his fingertips, as if responding to his touch.
He looked out of the cave - in the distance, shrouded in wind and snow, the outline of the holy mountain was looming, like a dormant giant beast.
"Replenish your energy first." Hu Qing suddenly stood up, his white scarf fluttering in the wind. "We'll set off after we've eaten and drunk enough."
Xiao Zi immediately pricked up his ears and swallowed the remaining meat in two or three bites.
The rat man looked timidly at the wind and snow outside the cave, but under Gu Yang's sharp gaze, he could only resign himself to his fate and shrink his neck.
Hu Qing shook his head and put his messy thoughts behind him.
He neatly divided the roasted bear meat into several portions, and the aroma of fat filled the cave.
The fierce battle just now consumed too much energy, and now I must replenish my strength as soon as possible - who knows what I will encounter next.
The rat man took the piece of meat and devoured it ravenously, grease dripping down his chin.
He was completely unaware of this, and only glanced at the cave entrance with vigilance from time to time.
Xiao Zi was much more elegant, but his eating speed was not slow at all. His sharp teeth easily tore through the perfectly roasted bear meat.
After eating and drinking, Gu Yang stretched his muscles and walked to the frozen cave entrance.
He took a deep breath, and a layer of light golden light appeared on his fist.
"boom!"
The ice wall shattered with a sound, and the crystal ice fragments sparkled in the sunlight.
Warm sunlight poured in, dispelling the last bit of chill in the cave.
Surprisingly, the snowstorm outside had stopped, leaving only sporadic snowflakes falling slowly.
Hu Qing tightened his scarf and was the first to step out of the cave. The snow crunched under his feet, and the peak of the sacred mountain in the distance was faintly visible in the mist.
Xiao Zi shook his fur and happily jumped to the front to lead the way.
No one noticed that the last rat man suddenly froze in place.
His eyes instantly became sinister and fierce, and his original timid attitude disappeared.
He stared at the backs of the three people in front of him, and suddenly punched the cave wall—
"boom!"
The rock crumbled and the entire cave shook.
But the strange thing was that Hu Qing and the others seemed to be completely unaware of the unusual movements behind them.
The rat man shook his head, and the murderous light in his eyes receded like the tide.
He looked blankly at the damage he had caused, then looked at the figure that was about to disappear in the snow and fog, and suddenly shouted in panic:
"Sir! Wait for me! I haven't caught up yet!"
He hurriedly chased after him, running in the snow with one foot deep and one foot shallow.
Behind them, in the shadows of the cave, a wisp of black mist slowly condensed into shape, vaguely outlining a blurry human face, which smiled eerily at the retreating group...