"Ding-ding..."
In the damp cave, tiny water droplets seeped out from the cracks in the rocks.
"Drip, drip..." Water droplets gathered and fell, becoming increasingly conspicuous in the empty cave.
Luo Jiu was awakened by a water droplet hitting her; the icy wetness instantly sobered her up.
"hiss……"
Where is this?
Luo Jiu felt dizzy and her whole body ached. It couldn't be worse.
What comes into view is a quiet, craggy cave. Looking up, all you can see is the seemingly bottomless cavern.
She touched her arms, which were covered in goosebumps, and unconsciously began to recall the scene before she fainted.
That strange gust of wind seemed to appear out of nowhere, without any warning. It swept them away before anyone could react.
That dizzy feeling still makes Luo Jiu want to vomit.
That gust of wind was really strange; it seemed they had been tricked by someone who had set a trap to bring them here.
Who could it be?
Luo Jiu leaned against the wall and stood up.
The mountain wall was covered with moss, which felt slippery and disgusting to the touch. But in this damp and dark environment, Luo Jiu could only rely on the wall to find a way out.
"Crack..."
Luo Jiu was startled, not knowing where she had touched, and quickly got up to dodge.
The wall was slowly moving, creaking and groaning. A moment later, an opening appeared before her.
Good heavens, even this cave has hidden secrets.
It turned out that Luo Jiu had accidentally pressed something that triggered a mechanism in the cave.
The sudden appearance of the road made Luo Jiu hesitant to go forward alone.
To be honest, she's just cannon fodder. If she rushes in like this, she might accidentally stumble into a monster's lair and not even know how she died. That's how it's written in novels.
Luo Jiu's face flushed red and then turned purple. She patted her still-shaken heart and continued walking along the same path.
It's all my fault for thinking I had a wood-type spiritual root and not knowing any fire absorption techniques. This pitch blackness is really scary.
"Huh?"
Luo Jiu felt as if she kicked something soft and warm.
[Master, a friendly reminder: the person you just kicked twice was your master—Yan Ze.]
Luo Jiu: "..."
Her face suddenly turned pale. Good heavens, was she not far from death? Like plucking hairs from a tiger's face.
Luo Jiu hurriedly exchanged a luminous pearl with 007, suppressing the pain in her heart, and saw Yan Ze lying on the ground.
Anyone caught in a strong gust of wind is bound to be in bad shape, and Yan Ze is no exception.
His handsome face was covered with scattered black spots. He must have bumped into something. The cut on his arm blended with the pebbles on the ground, and the bloodstains were heartbreaking to see.
Whenever Luo Jiu saw the usually powerful and arrogant Yan Ze in such a vulnerable state, a strange feeling would always well up in her heart.
This shouldn't be happening...
"Hey, what happened to the number one cultivator in the cultivation world? How come he looks weaker than me?"
The sound echoed through the empty cave, a sound that reverberated through lifetimes, making it all the more frightening.
Luo Jiu originally intended to leave, but just as she stepped out, before her foot even touched the ground, she heard this terrifying echo and pulled back.
Even after a long time, Luo Jiu's empty storage bag was still surprising.
"Here, I've given you the only life-saving pill. Remember to return it to me when you get back, and I want double the amount!"
Even under the illumination of the luminous pearl, her beauty remained completely undiminished. Her long, thick eyelashes and slightly upturned eyes were incredibly captivating, drawing countless admirers.
"Such a beautiful face. It's a pity it ended up with such a person..."
Luo Jiu was very restless, her ten fingers slowly sliding down from the slightly upturned corners of Yan Ze's eyes and his brow bone.
Don't try to take advantage of us, after all, such an obedient Yan Ze is a rare sight.
Just then, Yan Ze's cut hand caught Luo Jiu's attention.
"Huh?"
Yan Ze's hands were undoubtedly beautiful; his entire appearance seemed to be deeply loved by the heavens. Even the bloodstains only added a touch of human charm to this work of art.
But... what he's holding seems a little familiar?
It looks so much like something on my belt?
Before Luo Jiu could reach out to investigate, Yan Ze, who was unconscious beside her, slowly woke up.
"What are you doing?"
The clear, cold voice carried a subtle chill that made Luo Jiu tremble.
"Master? You're awake?"
Luo Jiu's eyes flickered, concealing her doubts, before she turned and smiled, appearing completely harmless.
Yan Ze remained calm as he slowly moved the object he was holding to his waist to conceal it.
His dark eyes stared at Luo Jiu, lost in thought. The empty cave fell silent.
After a moment, Yan Ze, who had regained consciousness, stood up while leaning against the wall. His tall and straight body did not look injured at all.
"I woke up in this strange cave, dark and damp, with no light coming in at all."
Yan Ze pursed his lips and did not respond.
He leaned against the wet wall and stepped forward.
Luo Jiu quickly followed.
"Oh right... I don't know what I touched just now, but suddenly an opening appeared in the cave, and another path appeared. Here... it's right here."
With the luminous pearl that Luo Jiu had exchanged with the system, the two quickly returned to their original location.
Even though they had only walked a few steps, the temperature difference between the two sides was enormous. The excessively cold air rushed in, causing Luo Jiu to shiver involuntarily.
Yan Ze glanced at Luo Jiu, his lips moving slightly, "This cave is made up of that monster's secret treasure. The formation contains the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams, so... don't touch it carelessly."
Luo Jiu: "..."
Having been inexplicably scolded, Luo Jiu's face immediately fell. Holding the night lamp in her hand, she quietly played the role of a tool.
"This way..."
Yan Ze strode forward, followed by a drooping little tail, and a silent and awkward atmosphere spread between the two, making Yan Ze feel a little uncomfortable.
"The master of the formation laid out the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams techniques in the cave. If you take the wrong step, you might get lost inside the formation or even trigger a mechanism..."
Yan Ze's voice remained indifferent, but it seemed as if he was explaining something... He even spouted a bunch of grand principles, which made Luo Jiu's eyes crinkle into a smile.
Is he saying one thing but meaning another? It's kind of cute...
Luo Jiu didn't reply for a long time, which annoyed Yan Ze in front of him. His displeasure involuntarily crept up his brows. He turned his head slightly to look back and instantly met a pair of smiling eyes.
Seemingly feeling somewhat embarrassed, Yan Ze turned around and quickened his pace.
Yan Ze, with his aloof and noble demeanor like a banished immortal, can be quite amusing when he acts out.
"Master, wait for me..."
"Click..."
Luo Jiu stepped on something, and a "creaking" sound came from the wall.
In an instant, her pupils widened involuntarily.
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