“…”

Hua Wujue placed the ancient bamboo slip aside and stared at the deep pool in silence.

"Something must have gone wrong during sleep."

"Even this strange insect didn't notice anything."

"This ancient scroll was placed here intentionally by someone. To be more precise, the words suddenly appeared on it."

"Someone wants to enter the Youtan and get the white lotus."

Hua Wujue began to sort out everything Guiqie knew so far.

From waking up after entering the cave to the appearance of the worm.

Then there is this place where the dead bones are buried.

And the ancient bamboo slips excavated from the dry bones.

During this time, he also tried to get closer to Youtan, but after getting closer, the information he got was extremely bad.

Because all this information was sending him a signal.

This strange pool is full of dangers.

"interesting."

"I have never believed in ghosts, but now it seems that ghosts may really exist."

Hua Wujue glanced at the dirt on the soles of the withered bones again without leaving a trace.

But he was not afraid.

Smile.

Now that I am in a desperate situation, ghosts are nothing compared to death and loneliness.

"The power of ghosts and gods is chaotic. This ancient tablet is the signal it gives to you."

"You either believe it or you don't."

Hua Wujue closed his eyes and began to think.

Now he was sure that even if ghosts really existed, they had no thoughts about him.

Otherwise, there are countless chances that you will be attacked by them in this cave.

But it never happened.

To say that it was caused by insects would be a bit too much of an exaggeration.

This is naturally impossible.

Otherwise, why didn't the insect give him a warning signal?

It's clear in my heart.

What lies before you is your choice.

Believe it or not.

Xin went to Youtan and tried to pick white lotus.

If you don't believe it, then continue to live in darkness.

“Buzz.”

The sound of the insect interrupted Hua Wujue's thoughts.

Because the cry of an eagle could be heard again from outside.

Is it still the eagle?

Hua Wujue's face froze. The shock that the big eagle gave him was still engraved in his memory and he couldn't forget it even if he wanted to.

Now he originally thought that the eagle had left.

I didn't expect to hear the eagle's cry again today.

It is inevitable that one's heart has to be raised again.

Damn it.

Now there are wolves in front and tigers behind.

Hua Wujue knew very well that even if he wanted to give it a try outside, he would not be able to do so.

Let's not talk about whether this vine can spread to the cliff.

Just relying on the big eagle that is staring at you eagerly and the black wind that may appear at any time.

That was enough to put an end to his thoughts.

It seems that the only way in front of me is Gu Jian.

"Was this also arranged by the other party?"

Hua Wujue was thinking calmly.

He didn't know how long he slept.

녦The timing of the eagle's arrival was too coincidental.

It was like someone had deliberately captured me and was keeping me outside as a warning.

You have to know that the eagle is circling outside, which not only cuts off the hope of climbing the vines.

It also cuts off my hope of replenishing food and water!

"There are only so many vines left. I think it should be enough to last for another day."

Hua Wujue picked up a vine beside him, and his heart sank slightly.

You said he was not in a hurry, that was a lie.

There's no point in getting anxious now.

It is better to calm down and think about countermeasures.

Even the food supply was cut off.

Basically, unless the eagle flew away, he had no right to stay here in a daze.

It won't be long before he starves to death here.

"Forget it, let's observe for a while longer."

Hua Wujue did not act rashly.

Just based on the words on the ancient scroll, he ignored the danger and plunged into the dark pool.

This is impossible.

He must wait and see for a while, and then put all the cards in his hand that he can still consider on the table.

The ancient method must be used as the last resort.

He really couldn't believe such absurd words.

Especially during the blank time when you are sleeping.

"wait."

Hua Wujue leaned against the rock wall and closed his eyes to rest again.

It was quiet in the cave.

It seems like nothing happened.

Only the big eagle outside was still crowing, as if constantly reminding him that the bird was right here.

I don't know how much time has passed.

Hua Wujue's brows wrinkled again, more severely than ever before.

He tightened his clothes and his breathing became heavy.

"The temperature has dropped again."

“That’s not right.”

Hua Wujue suddenly opened his eyes. If the temperature had dropped a little, he could have considered it as night.

This is absolutely impossible nowadays.

The temperature is dropping a little bit.

There is no sign of warming up, but it continues to go down.

He was not a stupid person. After experiencing nearly three drops in temperature, even if the amplitude was very small, he still sensed the danger.

"At this rate, the temperature here will probably drop to an extremely low level as the day goes on."

"I only have one piece of clothing on, so I can't even keep warm."

"If you don't find a way to solve it, you will freeze to death."

Hua Wujue picked up the ancient bamboo slips beside him and walked quickly to the edge of the pond.

He asked in a cold voice: "Who exactly is Ge 떘? Why are you hiding and not showing your face?"

"Whether it's a human or a demon, a ghost or a devil, we have to meet each other in the end."

Although he was talking to Youtan, his eyes fell on the dry bones inconspicuously.

It seems that he wants to take this opportunity to observe the other party's movements.

But after he shouted this, the only echo that responded to him in the entire cave was his own.

Nothing else can be heard.

Oh, yes.

If the eagle's cry outside the cave can be counted, then it should be this big eagle.

“…”

Hua Wujue remained silent. It seemed that the other party was determined not to meet him.

Then it would be useless for him to study this further.

"Pu Tong!"

He threw the ancient bamboo slips in his hand away.

Suddenly, a tiny bubble appeared on the surface of the pond, and ripples spread out in all directions.

The ancient bamboo slips gradually sank.

He watched it all without any emotion.

He had previously regarded Gu Jian as his hope, but now, he thought it was nothing more than a joke.

"Pick this white lotus."

Hua Wujue suddenly smiled.

As if talking to himself:

"I don't know why you do this, just to watch you struggle."

"You may die, and I don't want you to have an easy life."

"No one can control anyone else's destiny. The only one who controls one's destiny is oneself."

"If death is destined to be your destiny, then you will also break this destiny."

Hua Wujue suddenly started throwing the dry bones beside him into the deep pool.

First a small piece of bone, then a broad bone.

Until all the bones sank to the bottom of the pool.

There is only one skull left.

Small bubbles slowly emerged above the deep pool, as if witnessing something interesting.