"Wow! Grandpa, you're amazing!" Tie Chunsheng couldn't help but clap and cheer, his face beaming with admiration.
Qi Ziang stood to the side, also with an expression of pride, and proudly raised his head.
Seeing this, Xu Yuehuai felt a surge of relief. She knew that this adventure would undoubtedly be a valuable experience for the children. After feeling around in the passage for a while to make sure there was no danger, she gestured for everyone to enter together.
"Alright, everyone, hurry up and come over here." Xu Yuehuai's voice echoed in the passageway as she led the group on their careful journey back.
Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai walked at the front, cautiously observing their surroundings, fearing any sudden danger. The passage was dark and damp, filled with an indescribable atmosphere. They continued along the passage, sometimes crossing puddles, sometimes passing through lush green marshes.
Finally, after walking for some time, they emerged from the passage and stood once again in the sunlight. At that moment, they both felt a sense of relief and liberation. They had finally escaped the treacherous ancient tomb and returned to the outside world.
"It seems we're near the village, not at the entrance to the spring we visited before." Xu Yuehuai looked around and realized they were in a lush, dense forest.
Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground. The surrounding area is a vibrant and lush scene, a truly delightful sight.
"Mother, what do we do next?" Qi Ziang asked curiously, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.
Xu Yuehuai looked at Qi Guze, waiting for his decision.
Qi Guze pondered for a moment, then said, "Let's go back to the village first and tell the villagers about the situation here. At the same time, we also need to investigate the origin of this ancient tomb and the secrets behind it."
“Okay, Grandpa.” The children nodded in agreement with Qi Guze’s decision.
So they continued along the path through the dense forest, enjoying the scenery and discussing their adventures.
Soon after, they returned to the village. The villagers were overjoyed to see them return safely. They gathered around to ask about their journey and inquire about their safety.
Where did you go?
"That area is very dangerous. You didn't go there, did you?"
"Wild animals often roam that area, didn't you get hurt?"
“These two kids are really brave; they’ve been following you for days and nights.”
Seeing that so many villagers had gathered around, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze knew that these people were particularly interested, so they told the villagers in detail what they had seen and heard in the ancient tomb.
"You actually found an ancient tomb in the spring?" an elderly villager asked, his eyes wide with disbelief.
“Yes, the ancient tomb is hidden deep in the spring, it’s unbelievable,” Xu Yuehuai replied, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Is this really from our village?" another villager asked doubtfully.
"Probably. There are still many clues related to the village in the ancient tomb," Qi Guze nodded and added.
"None of us had discovered this place before, and it's all thanks to you that we found this important spot," the villagers said, expressing their gratitude.
“But what’s this crazy old man you’re talking about? We don’t remember anyone like him. He’s definitely not from our village,” a villager asked.
“We’re not too sure about that either. That crazy old man seems to know a lot about ancient tombs, so he must be related to their origins,” Xu Yuehuai said, frowning with some confusion.
“In that case, why don’t we all go and see what’s going on?” a young villager suggested.
“That’s right, that’s right. Since it’s an ancient tomb found in the village, we should definitely go and take a look together.”
"Then I'll reluctantly go and take a look!"
The villagers all agreed and decided to go to the ancient tomb to find out what was going on.
“Miss Xu, Young Master Qi will be in trouble tomorrow,” the village chief said to Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze.
"It's no trouble at all, it's just showing you the way." Xu Yuehuai didn't think this was a difficult task.
Qi Guze was happy to take them to investigate the ancient tomb thoroughly. If it were just outsiders like them investigating, they definitely wouldn't find any crucial clues.
After making their decision, Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai bid farewell to the villagers and went back to their courtyard to rest.
The next day, as the sun rose, thousands of golden rays bathed the entire village, making everything appear vibrant and full of life.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze stood at the entrance of the village, their faces resolute, their eyes shining with determination and courage.
"We can finally go see what the ancient tomb looks like."
"Everyone, come over here quickly, don't delay any longer."
"Line up!"
The villagers gathered around, filled with anticipation and curiosity, ready to follow the two brave young men back into the mysterious ancient tomb.
Xu Yuehuai took a deep breath of fresh air, feeling the cool breeze on her cheeks. She turned to face the villagers and said in a steady and powerful voice, "Today, we will once again embark on a journey to explore the ancient tomb. We will remain vigilant and respectful, and we will surely be able to unveil the mystery of the ancient tomb."
"Miss Xu is right!"
"With so many of us going there, we'll definitely be able to investigate thoroughly."
"I want to see which ancestor left behind this treasure land!"
The villagers were inspired and filled with enthusiasm.
Qi Guze stood to the side, his eyes eager, hoping to discover more valuable clues.
"When the time comes, everyone must stay close to us, and we will protect you well."
After receiving this assurance, the villagers felt more at ease.
So, the group set off on the road to the ancient tomb. They traversed dense forests and trekked along rugged mountain paths. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, creating dappled shadows that added a touch of mystery to their adventure.
After a difficult trek, they finally arrived at the entrance to the ancient tomb. The massive stone gate remained tightly shut, as if guarding the tomb's secrets.
Xu Yuehuai stepped forward and gently stroked the patterns on the stone gate, feeling the marks left by time. A complex emotion was revealed in her eyes, a mixture of awe for history and vigilance against danger.
Qi Guze then took out his tools and began to carefully examine the locks and mechanisms on the stone door. His movements were light and skillful, like that of an experienced explorer. After a short while, the stone door made a dull thud and slowly opened inward, revealing a dark passage.
The group carefully passed through the stone gate and entered the interior of the ancient tomb. They walked along the long and dark passage, feeling the mysterious atmosphere inside. They couldn't help but slow their pace, afraid of disturbing this long-dormant tomb.
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