However, as Ye Ying approached, she noticed that Ji Wuchen had his eyes closed, as if he were immersed in a deep meditative state.
Ye Ying stopped in front of him and called softly, "Teacher Ji... Teacher Ji, wake up?"
A moment later, Ji Wuchen finally opened his eyes slowly, but a trace of confusion was revealed in his eyes.
It felt as if I had just woken up from a long dream, and my surroundings were still somewhat unfamiliar.
Ye Ying asked him directly, "Teacher Ji, what are you doing here?"
"I don't know what happened... I woke up here." Ji Wuchen shook his head blankly, his voice revealing a hint of helplessness and confusion.
Ye Ying was filled with doubt, but she knew that this was not the time to dwell on these questions.
So, she gritted her teeth and decided to put aside all her questions for now and focus on exploring this... underground world.
Ye Ying carefully helped Ji Wuchen—the man she respectfully called Teacher Ji—to his feet, and then they found a relatively quiet corner to sit down together.
The two of them took out some food from their bags and chewed silently to regain their strength and rest.
During this brief respite, no one spoke much, as if they were all pondering how to deal with the current predicament.
After regaining some strength, the two stood up again, looked at each other, nodded in tacit agreement, and then walked deeper into the tunnel.
The tunnel meanders and twists, like a sleeping dragon stretching its body into the endless darkness.
As you travel along, the air is filled with the rich scent of earth; that unique aroma permeates everything, giving you a sense of intimacy and connection with the land.
Meanwhile, bits of dirt kept falling from the walls, as if telling them of the vicissitudes of time.
Every step carried unknown dangers, but Ye Ying and Ji Wuchen showed no fear whatsoever.
Steadfastness is their belief.
They believe that as long as they face it bravely, they will eventually find the answer and uncover the secrets hidden behind this underground world.
They might leave this place soon...
There might also be unexpected gains.
Suddenly! A fierce wind roared and swept in like a tiger, and Ye Ying couldn't help but shiver as a cold and damp aura instantly enveloped her.
Ye Ying instinctively let out a sharp scream. Upon hearing the sound, Ji Wuchen hurriedly asked with concern, "What's wrong? Ying'er..."
His voice revealed a hint of anxiety and worry.
"I don't know why... I suddenly feel so cold... so cold..." Ye Ying answered with trembling lips.
As time went on, her words became increasingly indistinct, as if swallowed by the cold.
At this moment, Ye Ying's mind and body felt as if they were being eroded by endless cold, from which she could not escape.
At first, Ye Ying was still able to express what she wanted to say clearly, but gradually, the cold became more and more intense, almost causing her to lose her ability to speak.
She felt like she was freezing, and her thoughts were becoming increasingly confused.
Although Ji Wuchen could not personally feel the same level of cold, he knew from Ye Ying's pale face and trembling body that the other party was suffering great pain.
Seeing his beloved suffer filled him with tenderness and pity.
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