Chapter 104 Perhaps Xiawei Temple still has a chance to save that female guest! ...
The entrance was not large; from a plan view, it was an irregular oval shape, about forty centimeters at its longest point and about thirty centimeters at its widest point. Compared to the three side rooms of the butter flower monks, it was extremely small.
However, the chilling atmosphere emanating from inside the cave was in no way inferior to that of the west wing, and perhaps even surpassed it.
The dark, unidentified substance filled the entire opening and flowed slowly in an irregular manner. The viscous resentment easily penetrated Yu Naixin's thick down jacket, bringing a chill that went straight to her bones.
From the perceptions gleaned from these things, Yu Naixin was certain that to enter the cave entrance, she would need to sacrifice at least two lives, just like she had in the west wing.
Adding both sides together, at least four scapegoats are needed, costing 4000 Sweet Coins each, which is terrifying.
However, Yu Naixin already knew pretty much what was inside; it wouldn't be surprising if that level of resentment could kill someone several times in an instant.
The viewers in the live stream knew almost nothing about the information Yu Naixin possessed; their focus was completely different from Yu Naixin's.
[Oh my god, the female guest finally found a clue! I've been watching the white snow-capped mountains for over ten hours in the live stream, and the foxglove flowers are all pinkish-white and so few, they're practically invisible. My eyes are almost going to go snow blind!]
[Pfft, you talk like you don't even have eyes.]
[Finally, I saw the puppy again! So lively and cute! It almost disappeared into the snow, haha, everything was white!]
There's even a hole here! It's hidden really deep. How could a person squeeze through such a small opening?
[Given this female guest's size, squeezing into the opening shouldn't be a problem. The only question is how big the space inside is; if it's smaller, she could easily get stuck.]
Behind her sunglasses, Yu Naixin scanned the area around the cave entrance with great interest and discovered that the snow that had previously covered the cave seemed to have a special ability to conceal it.
Before the snow was actually cleared away, not a single trace of the chilling aura from the cave entrance below escaped. If Yu Naixin hadn't been so meticulous in her investigation, she might have missed it entirely.
After a moment's hesitation, Yu Naixin took out a Rehmannia glutinosa flower from the pocket of her down jacket.
She picked it from the top of the cave where the headless stone ghost lived at the foot of the mountain that morning, and casually stuffed it into her pocket when she left the cave.
This item, which is neither a special item nor a product from the system store, cannot be placed in the inventory; it can only be carried in the normal way.
Given the low ambient temperature, even with Yu Naixin's own body temperature, the temperature inside the down jacket pocket wasn't very high. After being away from its rooted location for more than ten hours, the freshness of the Rehmannia glutinosa flowers shouldn't be too low.
However, the flower that appeared in Yu Naixin's hands was severely withered. From the petals to the leaves, it had lost most of its moisture and turned yellow and dry.
[Damn, what happened to these flowers? They look like they've been dried out for days!]
[It feels like it could be used to make a specimen. Just tuck it into a book, put two absorbent tissues on top and bottom, and wait a while—the kind of bookmark specimen.]
Among the clues related to the headless stone ghost, the rehmannia flower is the most eye-catching. It definitely has a special function, but we don't know exactly how to trigger it.
[I was wondering why this episode of "Little Witch's Dungeon Show" felt different. The atmosphere in the live stream chat was so different! In the past, if "Little Witch" couldn't find any clues for over ten hours and was just doing tedious searching in the same place, the viewers would have complained that it was too boring and wanted to watch a different show. But this time, the viewers were so patient, and the discussions were very peaceful and serious. There were hardly any sarcastic remarks or malicious curses.]
Viewers naturally choose to watch livestreams featuring guests they like. This female guest, though still a newbie, has already participated in two dungeon shows, and her style is quite distinctive. Viewers who come to her livestream are definitely into her type; those who only want to vent their malice won't get anywhere with her.
[The Great Demon King seems to have an idea?]
Yu Naixin did indeed have some ideas.
Summoning the paper puppy aside, Yu Naixin gently and steadily placed the withered rehmannia flower in the snow around the hole.
The moment the roots of the Rehmannia glutinosa flower melted into the snow, as if it had been given some kind of magic potion, the entire plant began to visibly regain its vitality. The withered yellow color was tinged with pink and white and emerald green again, and everything from the petals to the leaves became fresh and vibrant.
Yu Naixin could sense a very subtle aura emanating from the snow covering the cave entrance, permeating the entire body of the Rehmannia glutinosa plant.
Yu Naixin's eyes lit up.
It really worked.
Just like his own consciousness, the headless stone ghost's memory fragments had long been destroyed and shattered. Even though Yu Naixin had enough experience to examine the person controlled by the Jade Bone Mahjong, and was able to check all the memory fragments she could find in a limited time, she still needed to understand, separate, and piece them together herself in order to obtain useful information.
Yu Naixin knew the importance of Rehmannia glutinosa to the headless stone ghost. With such distinctly different snow accumulation around this cave entrance, combining the two would likely produce a new effect.
Yu Naixin carefully picked the rehmannia flower that had been brought back to life. This time, she observed and waited for a while and found that the flower showed no signs of withering again. The subtle fragrance was also well preserved in the rehmannia flower and had not been lost.
Yu Naixin tried putting the flower into her inventory, but still failed.
She simply took the rehmannia flower in her hand and, riding on the priest's folding fan, hurried down the mountain.
It's almost dusk now. During the last simulation, the butter monk clearly stated that the guest in the "Xiawei Temple" scenario who wasn't chosen as the male guest of interest would gain some freedom of movement after dusk on the first day and could appear in front of the female guest.
Given the nature of the butter flower monk, he would definitely be worried about her, fearing that she might be harmed by the headless stone demon.
Yu Naixin estimated that the butter flower monk would definitely come out of Xiawei Temple as soon as possible and rush to the vicinity of the headless stone ghost's residence to find her.
I need to let the master know I'm safe.
It took her a few seconds to fly vertically down from almost the top of the mountain. Yu Naixin's long hair under her hat fluttered in the air, which drew another round of comments praising her excellent hair quality and volume.
Yu Naixin did not go directly into the cave where the headless stone ghost lived. Instead, she chose to linger in a blind spot next to the cave entrance to observe the situation first.
The headless stone demon had emerged from the cave, brandishing his crudely made blue stone sword and slashing aimlessly, scattering the surrounding snow everywhere and leaving the ground in a mess.
The killing intent that had solidified into a tangible form emanated from the headless stone demon's entire body, especially at the severed neck, where billowing black energy burned like flames.
The last time Yu Naixin saw the headless stone ghost in such a serious state of madness was when she blew up the armor it was wearing during the last simulation.
Yu Naixin still remembers the mottled, dim color under the headless stone demon's armor. At the time, she had a vague guess in her heart, but she never expected that the truth she learned later would be more cruel than she had imagined.
With a soft sigh, Yu Naixin stopped concealing herself and stepped out from the blind spot. She jumped off the priest's folding fan and walked quickly toward the headless stone ghost without any hesitation.
[What?! What is the female guest doing?! She didn't stop the headless stone ghost from going berserk when it was obedient and well-behaved before, but now that it's completely unrecognizable, she still dares to approach it directly?!]
[This is the first time I've ever seen a dungeon guest so severely affected by the backlash of resentment... My god, it's terrifying! He doesn't feel like a dungeon guest anymore; he's practically a humanoid embodiment of slaughter!]
[Given her abilities, this female guest couldn't possibly make such a basic mistake, right? That rehmannia flower she's holding should be the key to breaking the deadlock!]
[But she and the headless stone demon picked these flowers together. The headless stone demon didn't react to the flowers at all. Did the female guest think that planting the rehmannia flower in the snow would awaken the headless stone demon's consciousness? That doesn't make sense!]
Indeed, it's extremely difficult for a dungeon guest consumed by resentment to escape their madness, let alone someone as severely mad as the Headless Stone Ghost. It's impossible for the problem to be solved so easily, right?
Even though the priest had a vast knowledge base and was quite well-informed, he was still quite taken aback by the headless stone ghost's appearance. The simple sketch of a fox's head on the fan had its long, narrow eyes wide open.
The priest with the folding fan had witnessed the headless stone golem's previous normal state, and it simply couldn't understand how this guest in the dungeon, who had been consumed by resentment and reduced to this state, could still maintain a certain level of sanity!
Even if it's intermittent and silly, it's still incredible that they have some self-control.
It should be noted that the other dungeon guests, who were devoured by the resentment to the point of becoming half a headless stone ghost, had long since died from their bodies being torn apart, their physical bodies and spiritual power shattered into dust!
The headless stone ghost is now on the verge of disintegration, and could be torn apart at any moment by the resentment within its body!
The priest with the folding fan especially wanted to tell Yu Naixin, "Miss Yu, let's stay away from him. He's a ticking time bomb, and his destructive power is extraordinary."
But Yu Naixin's expression was so calm, she seemed completely confident. She held the hard-won Rehmannia glutinosa in her hands, and even had a warm smile on her face.
It was as if she wasn't walking towards a resentful guest who would indiscriminately destroy everything around him, but rather towards a trustworthy acquaintance.
After a moment of internal struggle, the priest with the folding fan ultimately said nothing and very consciously retreated silently into the shadows and corners.
Although its bound partner often acts a bit crazy, it is incredibly smart and would never willingly go to its death without any preparation.
The priestess folding fan still has confidence in Yu Naixin.
At the same moment the priest's folding fan figure disappeared, the butter-flower monk appeared in the direction of the north wall of Xiawei Temple in the distance.
He carried an oil lamp in his hand and hurried out of Xiawei Temple, heading this way.
The dark red monk's robes contrasted sharply with the white snow. Even though the light from the sky had dimmed, the butter-painted monks still stood out against the frozen snow.
His once handsome features had become somewhat pale, and his gentle, refined demeanor had been replaced by deep worry.
Just as Yu Naixin had predicted.
To make the journey easier, the butter flower monk also chose a method similar to Yu Naixin's: burning spiritual energy under his feet to float above the snow and avoid being hindered by the thick snow.
Six hours have passed. There is so much the headless stone ghost can do. He must hurry, and hurry some more, because there may still be a chance to save the female guest!
The butter-flower monk couldn't help but pray in his heart.
Amitabha! Although... I still sincerely hope that Buddha will protect that female guest and that her life is not in danger!
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