Ouyang Zhenghao said disapprovingly: "Old man, we are from Bureau 749, and we are responsible for dealing with this kind of supernatural events. If you know anything, you might as well tell us, we are capable of dealing with it." Although he was wary of the old man's warning, as a member of Bureau 749, the sense of mission in his bones prevented him from backing down easily.
The old man hesitated, his gaze scanning Lin Yu and Ouyang Zhenghao, as if weighing whether to tell them the truth. After a moment, he slowly spoke, "It's a long story. Legend has it that in this forest there lives a giant salamander that has cultivated for hundreds of years. It has absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, possessing extraordinary abilities. Many villagers have offended it, only to suffer strange misfortunes. For years, it has lived peacefully, but recently it has started causing trouble again."
Lin Yu asked quickly: "Then do you know why it turned into a human form and what it is planning?" His eyes were full of expectation, hoping that the old man could provide some key clues.
The old man shook his head, a hint of helplessness in his eyes. "I don't know about that. I only know that its power is very strong, beyond your imagination. You must proceed with caution and never take it lightly."
After bidding farewell to the old man, Lin Yu and Ouyang Zhenghao fell into deep thought. The old man's appearance made their investigation even more confusing, but it also provided them with some new clues. They decided to enter the cave to explore, even though the road ahead was full of dangers, it would not stop them from uncovering the truth. However, what they did not know was that what awaited them in the cave would be something even more terrifying and strange...
The stench of decay within the cave grew stronger, as if an invisible hand were tightly covering their mouths and noses, making breathing difficult. Lin Yu and Ouyang Zhenghao took a deep breath, suppressing the discomfort, and slowly walked into the cave. The flashlight's light flickered in the darkness, illuminating only a small area ahead. The surrounding darkness seemed like a giant monster, ready to devour them at any moment.
Ouyang Zhenghao followed closely behind Lin Yu, his eyes scanning the surroundings vigilantly, his fists unconsciously clenched, as if this could give him a sense of security. His heartbeat was particularly loud in the silent cave, as if it was about to burst through his chest. He whispered to Lin Yu, "Lin Yu, why do I feel like there are countless pairs of eyes staring at us in this cave? I feel uncomfortable all over."
Lin Yu also felt the feeling of being watched, but he knew that he could not retreat at this moment: "Don't scare yourself, Ouyang. Let's be careful and pay attention to the movements around us." Although he said this, his palms were already full of sweat.
As they went deeper into the cave, the temperature around them seemed to drop even lower. The cold air seeped through the gaps in their clothes, causing them to shiver. Suddenly, Lin Yu felt something beneath his feet, making a crisp "crack." He looked down and saw a broken rib, which looked particularly eerie in the flashlight.
"This...what is going on? How can there be so many bones?" Ouyang Zhenghao said in horror. His voice echoed in the cave, as if causing some kind of resonance. A slight rustling sound came from all around, as if countless insects were crawling in the dark.
Lin Yu felt a chill in his heart, but he pretended to be calm: "These bones may have been left by animals eaten by the giant salamander. Let's keep going forward and see if we can find more clues."
At this moment, a fork in the road appeared ahead. Both passages were deep and dark, as if leading to an endless abyss. Lin Yu and Ouyang Zhenghao looked at each other, their eyes full of hesitation.
"Which way?" Ouyang Zhenghao asked.
Lin Yu pondered for a moment and said, "There are some fresh footprints on the ground of the passage on the left. Let's go this way."
The two men cautiously advanced along the left passage. Their footprints became increasingly distinct, seemingly having been left only a short time ago. Suddenly, a deep roar echoed from the front, reverberating through the caverns and causing pain in their eardrums. The sound seemed to come from the depths of hell, filled with anger and menace.
"Here they come!" Lin Yu shouted, and he and Ouyang Zhenghao quickly stood back to back, ready for battle. Their hearts beat rapidly, blood rushed through their veins, and a tense atmosphere filled the entire room. They didn't know what they were about to face, but they knew that a thrilling contest was about to begin...
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