Chapter 77: Leave quickly.
Chapter 77
In this tranquil yet mysterious mountain forest and lakeside setting, the atmosphere suddenly became tense. Their gazes met in mid-air, sparks seemingly ignited. For a moment, the air around them seemed to be grasped by an invisible hand, instantly freezing to ice and weighing heavily on everyone's hearts.
After a long pause, the towering man, as imposing as a mountain, broke the deadlock. He clasped his hands together in a steady, powerful gesture, his voice as gentle as the warm spring sun, yet tinged with concern. "My friends, my brother and I were just taking a break by the lake when we suddenly heard a deafening roar, like thunder exploding in our ears. We were filled with worry, fearing something dangerous had happened, so we hurried over to check on you. I wonder if you are all okay, or if you are injured?"
Bu Xingjin's gaze was like two sharp daggers, scrutinizing the other man cautiously, trying to find a flaw in his seemingly sincere expression. Seeing his eyes clear and honest, without a trace of pretense, he breathed a sigh of relief and returned the greeting with a bow, speaking with neither servility nor arrogance. "Thank you both for your concern. We were just exploring a mysterious cave, hoping to uncover its secrets, but unexpectedly encountered an accident. The cave collapsed without warning, sending debris flying. We escaped from that near-death experience after countless hardships, and fortunately, everyone is safe and sound now."
"Cave exploration?" Upon hearing this, the frail man's eyes lit up with curiosity, like a child seeing a new toy. He leaned forward and asked impatiently, "Such a secret cave is hidden here? This is truly amazing! Could you please describe it in detail? Could it contain the rare treasures that everyone dreams of?"
Jia Feng seemed to have heard the most ridiculous joke in the world. A helpless and bitter smile appeared on his lips, his face full of fatigue after being tossed around. "Treasure? Humph, don't dream! You almost lost your life in there! It's full of weird and strange things, very eerie and terrifying. I advise you not to take risks rashly because of momentary curiosity. You won't know how you died when you die."
Upon hearing this, the burly man's face darkened instantly. He turned and glared at the thin man, then shouted, "Stop talking nonsense! Don't disturb our friends!" Then, he quickly put on an apologetic smile and turned to Qing Yan and the other two, saying earnestly, "I've been simple-minded since childhood and outspoken. If my words have offended you, I hope you will forgive me. However, I heard that the cave is so dangerous, and we are really worried. I wonder if you could share the details so that others can understand its severity and avoid being misled and losing their lives."
Qing Yan's narrow eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze like a cold ray, slowly wandering over the two of them, and he secretly put on a strict line of defense in his heart. He knew that in this deserted wilderness, the rash appearance of every stranger was like a hidden undercurrent beneath the calm surface of a lake, often foreshadowing unforeseen trouble.
Bu Xingjin keenly sensed Qing Yan's wariness. He quietly reached out and gently tugged at his sleeve, giving him a soothing look, signaling him to remain calm for the time being. He then took a step forward, his expression calm and his tone steady, "Gentlemen, that cave is indeed extremely dangerous. As far as we know, it contains a powerful demonic beast in the Out-of-Body Stage, possessing devastating power. We don't know why it collapsed just now, but the cave is now completely sealed by earth and rock. We don't expect anyone else to stray into it anytime soon, so you can rest assured."
When the frail man heard the word "demon beast," his eyes widened, his face flushed with excitement, and he asked in rapid succession, "Demon beast? But that ancient beast that can devour the sky and the earth? Tell me about it!"
Jia Feng couldn't stand it any longer. He rolled his eyes and angrily said, "An ancient beast! You didn't see the scene. We almost became the appetizers for that monster and were swallowed by it. And you still have the mind to ask what it looks like?"
Seeing the thin man lose his composure like this, the burly man's face turned blue with anger. He scolded him again, "Shut up! If you continue to be so impertinent and rude, don't blame me for being disrespectful to my brother!"
Then, he turned to Bu Xingjin and said with an apologetic bow, "I'm sorry, I don't know the rules and my words were rude and impolite. I hope you won't take offense. Since that cave is so dangerous, we will naturally stay away from it and will not dare to set foot there easily. I'm sorry to cause you any trouble."
Bu Xingjin watched the two men claiming to be brothers, their voices echoing as they bewilderedly tried to find out what had happened. Even with a favorable first impression, he sensed something was amiss. Just as he was about to speak, he felt a sharp prick between his eyebrows, like a fine needle. A slight stinging pain washed over him. At the same time, he seemed to hear a mysterious, urgent voice, urging him to leave immediately.
He couldn't help but frowned, lowering his voice and said to Qing Yan: "It's not advisable to stay here for long, it's better for us to leave as soon as possible."
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