diskusbooks Chapter 555 [Old 9 Gate 34]
Chapter 555 [Old 9 Gate 34]
Zhang Qishan looked at Qi Tiezui calmly and ordered, "Eighth Master, go and open the lock."
Qi Tiezui looked embarrassed, but he still took out the sulfuric acid he carried with him and carefully poured it on the rusty lock. There was a sizzling sound, and the lock broke in an instant, and the iron bars opened automatically.
Youyou looked at this scene in surprise and asked in confusion: "Master Ba, you actually carry sulfuric acid with you, aren't you afraid that it will leak?"
Qi Tiezui smiled smugly and answered confidently: "I sealed it very well, it won't leak."
Afterwards, the crowd walked around the solemn statue of the Goddess of Heaven and Earth, and suddenly a dilapidated ruin appeared before their eyes. This ruin may have once been a prosperous building, but now only broken walls and dust are left.
The group carefully crossed the ruins and passed by a place where many abandoned mine carts were placed. These mine carts seemed to tell of the prosperity and busyness of the past. They continued to explore forward and finally found a strange entrance deep in the ruins.
This entrance was hidden in the ruins, and there was a mysterious atmosphere around it. Everyone approached curiously and carefully observed this strange entrance. They walked along the passage and gradually went deeper into it.
As they walked, they came to a place full of wooden beams and hemp ropes. There were obvious knife marks on the wooden beams, and the ropes were cleverly woven into a creepy hanging shape.
Qi Tiezui looked at these strange arrangements and said to Zhang Qishan with a serious face: "Master Buddha, many people have been hanged here." His voice echoed in the silent space, making people shudder.
The old man's face was filled with fear and despair, and his body was shaking, as if he was controlled by an invisible force. His eyes were wide open, staring straight at the ropes hanging from the beams, as if he saw a group of terrifying hanged ghosts swaying in front of him. His breathing became rapid and heavy, and his heartbeat echoed in the silent mine, making people terrified.
The old man's face was as pale as paper, with beads of sweat on his forehead. His lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but no sound came out. His eyes were full of helplessness and fear, as if he had lost the ability to perceive the surrounding environment.
Suddenly, the old man screamed, and then half-crawled and rolled out of the mine like a madman. His figure disappeared into the darkness, leaving behind only a dead silence and an atmosphere of fear.
Seeing this, Zhang Rishan immediately prepared to chase him. However, Zhang Qishan stopped him with his hand and said calmly: "Don't chase him. He is familiar with the terrain here. If he wants to hide, it will be difficult for us to find him."
Zhang Rishan nodded to show his understanding. He knew that Master Buddha's decision was wise, and they could not put themselves in danger by chasing a frightened person.
So the four of them went deeper into the mine again. When they reached the end of the mine, they found a huge water tank. The water in the tank was clear and transparent, and the bottom of the tank could be clearly seen.
Zhang Qishan keenly realized that the existence of this water tank was not accidental, and it was probably used to block an important place or object. He raised his pistol without hesitation and fired a shot into the water. With a crisp gunshot, the water tank broke instantly, and the water flowed out quickly and soon flowed away.
Then, a dark hole appeared in front of everyone, as if it led to another world. The hole seemed bottomless and exuded a mysterious atmosphere.
Zhang Qishan did not hesitate at all and dug the hole himself. He waved the tool vigorously, and the soil fell down, revealing a passage hidden underground. The passage was narrow and dark, and filled with a damp smell.
After making sure the passage was safe, Zhang Qishan jumped in first. Youyou followed closely behind him and jumped in without fear. Her movements were light and agile, showing a bravery and decisiveness that was inconsistent with her appearance.
Zhang Rishan pushed the flustered Qi Tiezui down the passage, and then he entered last to cover the rear. They walked carefully along the passage, their hearts full of anticipation and nervousness. They didn't know what kind of challenges and secrets were waiting for them ahead...
The group walked forward cautiously, and suddenly heard a strange sound coming from the front, as if something was approaching. They nervously stopped, held their weapons tightly, and looked around vigilantly. At this moment, they found themselves in front of a strange cave, and some sounds were faintly heard in the cave.
The sounds became clearer and clearer, and it sounded like someone was singing an opera. Qi Tiezui was so frightened that he almost jumped up. He asked tremblingly, "What is that sound? Is there a ghost here?" Others also became nervous, not knowing how to respond.
Youyou listened carefully and showed a surprised expression on her face. She said, "Isn't this the second master's play?"
Zhang Qishan couldn't help but feel jealous when he heard this. He said sourly, "Madam, I didn't expect you to remember all of Second Master's plays so clearly."
Youyou smiled and explained, "I went there often before, so I remembered everything." Her tone was relaxed and natural, and she didn't seem to notice Zhang Qishan's displeasure.
Qi Tiezui looked at Youyou in surprise and asked in confusion, "Youyou, you can tell it's the Second Master's play from just one sound?"
Youyou smiled and explained, "The one singing is not the Second Master, but he is related to the Second Master. Although he doesn't sing very well, it can be heard that he is of the same lineage as the Second Master. Maybe this person is somehow related to the Second Master, why don't we go over and take a look."
"Okay." Zhang Qishan responded, but he was secretly thinking about how to teach Youyou a lesson when he got back.
Then, everyone followed the direction of the sound and walked all the way to the door of the tomb. However, Qi Tiezui refused to go in, and said to Zhang Qishan with difficulty: "Master Buddha, I'd better not go in. Your fate is filled with Samadhi True Fire, and your fate is very strong. I can't compare with you! Moreover, fortune-telling itself is a matter of revealing the secrets of heaven and damaging one's own virtue. If we continue like this, I'm afraid something ominous will happen. I really don't dare to go any further."
Zhang Qishan listened to Qi Tiezui's complaints quietly, and a trace of helplessness and worry surged in his heart. He frowned, thought deeply for a moment, and then said to Qi Tiezui firmly: "Adjutant, you stay here to accompany the Eighth Master, and Madam, you stay too. I will go alone." He knew Qi Tiezui's timid character, so he did not force him to go with him. After saying that, he turned around resolutely and strode into the gloomy and terrifying tomb. Holding a flashlight tightly in his hand, the weak light illuminated the endless darkness ahead.
At this moment, Youyou suddenly reached out and held Zhang Qishan's hand tightly. Her eyes were firm and gentle, and she said softly, "I'll go with you." These four short words were full of infinite courage and determination.
Zhang Qishan felt warm in his heart, looked at Youyou's beautiful and resolute face, nodded, and said, "Okay." He felt Youyou's deep love and trust for him, and a warm current surged in his heart. So, the two of them held hands and walked into the unknown darkness together, facing the possible dangers ahead together.
Youyou and Zhang Qishan walked into the tomb carefully and found that the walls were covered with dense moths. Youyou frowned and said to Zhang Qishan in a low voice: "Husband, we must be extra careful and must not disturb these moths."
Zhang Qishan nodded slightly, indicating that he understood. The two continued to walk forward, but at this moment, Youyou suddenly took out two pairs of insulating gloves from her arms and handed them to Zhang Qishan, and whispered: "Husband, put on these gloves. There are dirty things everywhere here. For safety reasons, these gloves are indispensable."
Zhang Qishan took the gloves and couldn't help but sigh at his wife's attentiveness and thoroughness. He looked at Youyou with gratitude and quickly put on the gloves. However, despite their extreme caution, they still accidentally touched a moth, instantly breaking the tranquility of the tomb.
The moths were awakened one after another, and rushed towards Youyou and Zhang Qishan like a dark cloud. Facing this sudden attack, Youyou reacted quickly. She lit a fire and threw it towards the moths without hesitation. The raging fire burned in the air, instantly engulfing a large number of moths. In less than a moment, all the moths turned into ashes.
Zhang Qishan began to carefully feel around the walls, hoping to find some clues or an exit. At this moment, his hand touched a raised pattern, and upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a clan emblem!
Youyou also came over to take a look and said in surprise: "Husband, isn't this the family emblem of the Second Master's family? It seems that someone of the Second Master's ancestors has been here." Her voice was full of curiosity and confusion.
Zhang Qishan nodded and said thoughtfully: "Yes, I didn't expect to find the mark of the Second Master's family here. This makes me more convinced that this place must be hiding many unknown secrets. However, I still have to ask the Second Master in person to get the answer to these questions. After all, only he knows the history of his family best."
Youyou agreed, "Yes, that's true. Then let's leave here as soon as possible and tell the second master the news." There was a hint of anticipation in her eyes, and she seemed to be full of interest in what was going to happen next.
So, the two decided not to stay any longer and quickly left the room and walked outside.