Li Yi's heartbeat began to accelerate, and he realized that he might be caught in a delicate situation. Sato Yumi's actions and expressions had inadvertently aroused certain emotions, her breathing became rapid, and Li Yi also felt an unprecedented attraction flowing between the two.
"You're really beautiful," Li Yi whispered, trying to remain calm, but he could feel an unconscious hoarseness in his voice.
Sato Yumi smiled slightly, a touch of tenderness in her eyes. She gently approached Li Yi, her hands hanging naturally at her sides, and said softly: "In this situation, what do you want to do?"
. . . . . .
They tossed and turned until the early morning, their bodies exhausted but their hearts still wrapped in each other's warmth. Finally, under the attack of fatigue, the two of them fell into a deep sleep, leaning on each other.
The next morning, Li Yi woke from a brief moment of peace. The cold wind was still howling outside the window, adding a touch of loneliness to this remote village. He packed up his things and planned to go out for a walk, take in the surroundings, and see if he could find any useful clues.
Sato Yumi prepared a simple breakfast, and when she saw Li Yi stand up, she asked with concern, "Where are you going today?"
"I plan to take a walk around the village and see if there is anything unusual." Li Yi said while eating breakfast, thinking that he might be able to find out some secrets behind the village.
Hearing Li Yi's words, a trace of worry flashed across Sato Yumi's face. She hurriedly reminded him, "There's nothing wrong around the village, but you absolutely cannot go to the back mountain."
"Why?" Li Yi was a little confused.
Sato Yumi whispered, "There's been a legend about the back mountain since ancient times. It says there's an ancient murder weapon hidden there. No villager who's ever been there has ever returned. The older generation in the village warned us not to get close."
"An ancient murder weapon?" Li Yi's brow furrowed slightly, sensing that the situation was more complex than it seemed. The murder weapon found in the hills behind the village was very likely related to his current mission, particularly the clues to finding those mysterious objects.
Sato Yumi saw the doubt in Li Yi's heart and quickly added: "Whether the legend is true or not, there is always a feeling that something is wrong there. You must be careful."
Li Yi nodded. Although he was full of curiosity about the legend of the back mountain, he understood that rash action might lead to greater danger.
Li Yi nodded thoughtfully. Although Sato Yumi's warning made him worried, as a person with special abilities, he intuitively felt that the legend of the back mountain had some connection with his mission on this trip.
"I'll be careful, don't worry." He comforted Sato Yumi softly and continued to enjoy breakfast.
After finishing his work, Li Yi said goodbye to Sato Yumi and left the village, intending to take a stroll around it. The village wasn't large, and after walking along the narrow path for a while, Li Yi saw that the houses were relatively simple, and a desolate atmosphere lingered in this cold place. There were very few young villagers, and it seemed that most of them had already left or disappeared after the apocalypse.
However, all these appearances seemed to conceal some secrets. Li Yi decided not to rush to the back mountain, but to first inquire more about the village and its legend.
On the way, Li Yi met an elderly man with traces of time on his face. Li Yi thought that the old man might know some valuable clues, so he walked over to him.
"Old man, I heard that there is a legendary ancient weapon in the back mountain. Do you know what it is?" Li Yi asked straight to the point.
The old man's eyes flickered, as if touched by the question. He was silent for a moment before he whispered, "Young man, you'd better not ask. For several generations, no one in our village has dared to go near the back mountain. There... are too many secrets and deaths buried there."
"Some say that the murder weapon will bring destruction, while others say it is related to some ancient power. Whatever it is, I advise you not to get close to it." The old man's tone was full of warning.
Li Yi's suspicions deepened. He knew this was no coincidence. The ancient weapons in this village and the mountains behind it were most likely connected to those mysterious objects, particularly those mentioned by Fujiwara Ken as part of the doomsday plan. Perhaps, hidden here was a mysterious object, similar to the Dragon Vein Heart or the Yasakani no Magatama.
Li Yi thanked him and decided to go to the back mountain alone when night fell to solve the mystery.
Intricate connections.
Putting on his combat uniform, Li Yi carefully avoided the villagers' sight and headed towards the back mountain. Along the way, as he gradually approached the back mountain, the atmosphere around him became increasingly gloomy, and the air was filled with an indescribable sense of oppression, as if nature was warning humans not to approach this place.
The forest at night was exceptionally quiet, with only the whistling of the cold wind echoing through the mountains. Li Yi looked around vigilantly, using his [Eye of God] ability to detect energy fluctuations. He faintly sensed a powerful force, not far ahead.
"It seems that the legend is not groundless." Li Yi whispered to himself.
As he continued deeper, the mountain path grew steeper, and the surrounding trees gradually thinned, revealing a desolate landscape. Suddenly, his gaze rested on an ancient stone tablet ahead. Carved with unknown runes, it exuded an ancient and mysterious aura. Behind the tablet was a staircase leading to the mountaintop. At the end of the staircase was a massive stone gate, as if guarding some unknown power.
Li Yi walked forward and stroked the runes on the stone tablet. He felt a chill on his palm, as if it contained some strange power. At this moment, the stone door suddenly emitted a low rumbling sound, as if sensing his arrival, and slowly opened a gap.
His heart tightened, knowing that there must be some extraordinary secret hidden here. Li Yi took a deep breath and walked into the world behind the stone door without hesitation.
Inside the stone gate lay a pitch-black cavern, a chill chilling air blasting towards him. Deep within the cavern, a faint glow emanated. Li Yi cautiously advanced along the narrow passage until the light gradually became clearer. At the far end of the cavern, a striking object lay an ancient altar. In the center of the altar, suspended was an object emitting a deep blue light—a mysterious stone covered in strange symbols.
"Is this the legendary ancient weapon?" Li Yi frowned slightly, his heart beating faster. He realized that this stone was most likely related to those mysterious objects.
However, just as he reached out to approach the stone, a powerful energy suddenly erupted, and the entire cave began to shake violently! At the same time, several shadows suddenly appeared on the walls around the altar, as if summoned by some force.
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