The Secret of the Qin Mausoleum: Living Human Terracotta Warriors
Episode 2: In-Depth Exploration
After lengthy and tedious preparations, the special investigation team finally received permission to conduct preliminary exploration around the Qin Mausoleum's underground palace. That day, the sky seemed shrouded in a vast gray curtain, thick, dark clouds hanging heavy and poignant, threatening to pour down at any moment, casting a depressing and eerie atmosphere over the expedition.
Lin Yu and his team wore specially made protective suits, which gleamed with a cold metallic sheen in the dim light, acting as their first line of defense against unknown dangers. Everyone's eyes shone with nervous anticipation. They carried a variety of advanced detection equipment, the faint light they emitted standing out against the gloomy atmosphere, seemingly striving to dispel the surrounding darkness.
They approached the Qin Mausoleum's underground palace cautiously, as if every step treaded into a historically forbidden zone. A mysterious and ancient atmosphere permeated the surroundings, a scent of dust, decay, and the sediment of time, as if time had stood still for a thousand years, and all its secrets were sealed in this silence. Lin Yu took a deep breath, and the breath, which penetrated his nose and lungs, made him shudder. He tried to calm his nervousness, telling himself that every step might lead to an unknown and dangerous area, and he must remain highly vigilant.
Once inside the underground palace's perimeter, the detection equipment began emitting strange signals. The indicator lights on the instruments flashed frantically, and the humming sound was particularly piercing in the silent environment. Lin Yu and his team quickly gathered around the instruments, their eyes fixed on the dancing curves and chaotic numbers on the screen, as if trying to decipher a code from another time and space.
"The energy fluctuations here are extremely unusual, completely different from what we've detected elsewhere." Dr. Li pointed at the instrument screen, his brow furrowed tightly into a "chuan" shape, his eyes revealing deep concern. The fluctuations were completely irregular, like a frantic dance, indicating that a vast, unknown energy was hidden within the underground palace.
Lin Yu stared at the screen, his expression grave. He felt as if he were in the midst of a vast mystery, with every clue pointing to a deeper unknown. "Looks like we need to be even more careful. We don't know what awaits us ahead," Lin Yu whispered, his voice unconsciously lowered, as if afraid of disturbing the mysterious power dormant within the underground palace. A sense of foreboding welled up in him, like the oppressive feeling that permeates the air before a storm.
As they went deeper, the surroundings grew increasingly eerie. The walls were covered in exquisite murals, but in the dim light, the lifelike figures and mysterious symbols seemed to come alive, gazing upon them with an eerie gaze. The colors on the murals had faded, yet their former splendor could still be seen. However, now, those vibrant colors seemed particularly eerie in the gloomy atmosphere, as if concealing countless unknown secrets.
Suddenly, the member walking in front exclaimed: "Look, what is that!" The exclamation echoed in the silent passage, like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, instantly breaking the original silence.
Everyone looked in the direction of his finger and saw a lifelike terracotta figurine standing quietly in a corner. Its face was lifelike, like a guardian who had slumbered for a thousand years. Its eyes were empty, yet seemed to conceal endless secrets as it coldly gazed down upon the uninvited guests. Lin Yu approached slowly, his heartbeat quickening, his every step echoing in the silence. He examined the figurine carefully, noting that its texture was unlike any other. The earthen texture on its surface seemed to pulse with life.
At this moment, the terracotta warrior's eyes suddenly flickered. Although it was only a brief moment, it made everyone present gasp, as if a chill rushed from the soles of their feet to their heads. Lin Yu's heart suddenly shrank, and he subconsciously stopped, his muscles tensed instantly, like a vigilant cheetah.
"This... could this be the living terracotta warriors mentioned in the dossier?" Lin Yu whispered, his voice trembling with fear, even he could sense it. His mind raced, trying to recall the description of the living terracotta warriors in the dossier, trying to confirm this incredible scene before him.
The other members gathered around, shock and fear written across their faces. They stared at the terracotta figurine, afraid to breathe, as if the slightest movement would anger this thousand-year-old guardian. The figurine, as if aware of the movement around it, slowly raised its arms in a defensive gesture. Its movements were stiff and slow, as if time had weighed heavy shackles on it.
Lin Yu quickly signaled everyone to hold back, knowing that any rash action at this moment could lead to unforeseen consequences. Through simple gestures and sounds, he tried to convey to the terracotta warriors that they meant no harm. He slowly extended his hands, palms facing forward, in a soothing gesture, and spoke in a gentle, low voice, "We mean no harm. We simply wish to learn the secrets of this place." However, the terracotta warrior seemed unimpressed. It let out a deep roar, like a thunderclap from beneath the earth, echoing through the passage for a long time. This roar, filled with anger and warning, intensified everyone's fear.
Then, more terracotta warriors emerged from the darkness, like ghosts emerging from the earth. With stiff steps, they slowly surrounded Lin Yu and his companions. Their skin was earthy brown and hard, exactly as described in the dossier. Their hollow eyes betrayed an inexplicable hostility, as if they were guarding this forbidden area, forbidding any intrusion.
Lin Yu groaned inwardly, knowing a fierce battle was inevitable. But at the same time, he realized these living terracotta figures might reveal more secrets about the Qin Mausoleum. Looking at the terracotta figures around him, a complex mix of emotions welled up within him: fear of the unknown and a thirst for truth. He silently pondered a strategy, trying to find a way to protect everyone while still obtaining information from the terracotta figures.
In this tense atmosphere, time seemed to stand still. Lin Yu's mind raced, knowing he had to remain calm, or they would all be doomed. He looked at the tense faces of his companions and vowed to lead them safely out of this place while uncovering the mystery of the Qin Mausoleum. However, facing this mysterious and dangerous group of living terracotta warriors, could he truly find a solution? The fear of the unknown, like a shadow, enveloped everyone, and they were sinking deeper and deeper into this abyss of terror and mystery.
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