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"Today, witnessing the skills of Old Mischief Maker, Yu Han is truly astonishing!"
"Hehe, where's the compliment? If I were trapped in the Iron Cage, I would have to rely on this speed to win. If I faced a wild wolf directly, I wouldn't stand a chance."
Not only was the old man skilled, but his horsemanship was also quite remarkable, managing to have two horses run side by side. Xia Yuhan only needed to sit tight, saving her strength from riding.
On the way afterward, there was no one following them. The old man drove the fast horse and hurried along; what would have taken most of the journey was now completed in half the time.
"Old Mischief Maker, we are going to Xia Yang Village downstream; they are already waiting there!"
"Okay!"
The old man did not linger for a moment and headed straight toward Xia Yuhan's direction. Upon arrival, just as Xia Yuhan had said, there were indeed people waiting there! How did this news spread?
Sun Fugui and Sun Liuxiang were overjoyed to see Xia Yuhan and quickly came out of the woods to greet her.
"Second Sister, you have finally returned safely! Truly a person of great fortune!"
"Where is Master Sun being polite? The next matters will still rely heavily on you all! Sister Liu Xiang has also worked hard along the way!"
After some pleasantries, Sun Fugui led Xia Yuhan and the old man deeper into the woods. "Please follow me. Over the past few nights, we have been digging hard, but our trusted forces are limited, and progress has not been as fast as we imagined."
"No worries, just do it as quickly as possible! After all, this is our rear supply area. If we lose this backup and something unexpected happens in the future, it would be such a pity if our people scatter!"
While exploring the surroundings, the old man added, "Yuhan Tuer is truly clever! Using defense as offense, preparing for rain before it falls—how many can actually achieve this?"
As they walked on, they approached a thicket; anyone else would surely take a detour.
"Second Sister, please follow me; this is the only entrance here, and it was made according to your instructions."
"Good!"
After a group of people entered, they faintly saw an opening, but this opening led to the surface.
"How strange!" Xia Yuhan couldn't help but sigh.
The old man seemed to sense something as he shrank back slightly.
The actions of the two made Sun Fugui's mother and daughter feel uneasy: "Second Sister, what are you doing? Everything here is according to your instructions!"
Xia Yuhan surveyed the surroundings, feeling the oddness: "I don't know, I just have a bad feeling! Well, let's go in and take a look."
"Alright, the big man sees no progress and is currently digging hard with his trusted aides!"
No one lit a torch, and under Sun Fugui's lead, they entered the cave.
Once inside, they saw a group of people busily working; basically, the entire secret chamber had been dug out.
As soon as everyone saw Xia Yuhan arrive, they quickly dropped their tools and bowed: "Greetings, Second Sister!"
"Everyone, get up quickly! Stop digging! Something feels very wrong here!"
"Yes, I also feel it!" the old man added.
The two of them moved forward and backward in the pitch-black underground, causing chills among the crowd. A few brave young men were even so scared that their legs went weak.
Among the dozen or so people, the big man remained the calmest: "Second Sister, what's so strange about this place? We've dug so much here and haven't seen anything unusual!"
"Yeah, Second Sister, what exactly is wrong? Please don't speak in riddles; it's making everyone anxious."
The old man held a torch and looked around the cave, sighing repeatedly, "Something's not right, absolutely not right! Look at the surface of this cave; feel it, it's damp, isn't it?"
"Now take a look at the ground you dug up; touch it with your hands."
Following the old man's instructions, everyone touched the ground. Once they did, panic set in—"What... what is going on?"
"Yeah, why is the ground not damp but dry instead?"
"This is really strange! Could it be that there are some monsters or demons down here?"
"…"
At that moment, the atmosphere in the cave suddenly became eerie. Everyone exchanged glances, waiting for Xia Yuhan to speak. They didn't want to stay there any longer.
Xia Yuhan seemed oblivious to everyone's fear and asked the old man, "Old Mischief Maker, could it be that we are thinking along the same lines? Is there something underground?"
"Yes, that's the only explanation! There must be some secret passage or hidden chamber down here! Otherwise, the soil below wouldn't be different from the soil on the surface."
"This is truly bizarre! How can digging a hole lead to such strange things!"
The burly man felt his heart race with anxiety. "Second Sister, should we leave this place? I heard from the elders in the village that Xia Yang Village has existed for several hundred years. And hundreds of years ago, it went through all sorts of calamities..."
Xia Yuhan furrowed her brows in thought. "If that's the case, we need to investigate further! Dig where the ground is driest!"
"Yes, Second Sister!" Although they were scared, with Xia Yuhan around, their courage increased significantly. In their hearts, Xia Yuhan was like a divine figure who could turn misfortune into fortune and survive against all odds.
The old man's mouth twitched slightly. "If we end up digging into their ancestral graves, that would be bad!"
"Since ancient times, who has ever dug graves? It's said that one must dig three feet deep to bury someone properly. Perhaps we might discover something today!"
Sun Liuxiang felt quite nervous after staying here for a long time and encountering such a situation. "Sister Rain Cold, why don't we stop digging? If we unearth something bad, won't we all be in trouble?"
"It won't happen. If something really comes up, you all stay above, and I'll go down with Old Mischief Maker!"
As soon as Xia Yuhan finished speaking, the big man digging suddenly uncovered something shiny!
"Not good, there's someone below! Everyone, be careful! Big man, keep digging!"
Xia Yuhan immediately went on high alert, fearing that a monster might actually emerge from underground.
Although she didn't believe in monsters, the strange events that had happened to her made it seem plausible that something unusual could appear!
The young people digging were all sweating profusely, their palms slick with sweat. It was their first time doing something like this, and they were too nervous and uneasy!
Soon, a large opening was dug out, and the faint light inside flickered. At the same time, a wave of foul odor from decaying bodies rushed out, causing Xia Yuhan to feel short of breath…
"Not good! Everyone retreat quickly, or we will die here!"
After waiting for so long, everyone was ready for this command and hurriedly crawled towards the exit. The big man and the old man helped Xia Yuhan escape swiftly.
However, once they left the cave, Xia Yuhan showed no intention of retreating. "Big man, place the torch at the entrance!"
"Yes, Second Sister!" The big man responded and did as instructed.
As soon as the big man raised the torch at the entrance, the flames that had been burning brightly suddenly flickered violently before going out!
Seeing this, Xia Yuhan couldn't help but sigh. "It seems this place has been sealed for a long time—at least several hundred years. Just now we could vaguely smell the stench of decay, which indicates they didn't die inside coffins. If they had been in coffins, we wouldn't have smelled it so clearly. So we can rule out tombs or those of high-ranking officials. Now it only makes sense that it’s a secret chamber!"
The old man was puzzled. "Why is there still light down here after being sealed for hundreds of years? Could it be that there’s a passage to the outside world allowing sunlight to shine in?"
"Yes, Second Sister, we think the same way. What kind of torch or lamp can burn for hundreds of years? It might just be like Old Mischief Maker said!"
Xia Yuhan frowned, "No, that's impossible! If that were the case, we wouldn't have smelled the stench of corpses or felt suffocated the moment the cave entrance was opened! As for why there is light inside the cave, I think we can only find out by exploring."
Upon hearing Xia Yuhan's words, everyone was stunned, and all the hairs on their bodies stood on end, feeling a chill creeping down their backs!
The big man saw that Xia Yuhan had not fully recovered and advised, "Second Sister, let's go back. Digging up something like this in a secret chamber is really ominous. Moreover, Second Sister is still not well; if anything happens, how are we going to explain it to Prince Yile and General Xia?"
"But I can't shake the feeling that something underground is calling to me, urging me to discover it! There's a sense of destiny about it, but I can't quite grasp it! Old Mischief Maker, what do you think?"
The old man stroked his graying beard thoughtfully: "I find this matter quite strange. For such an odd occurrence to happen in Xia Yang Village means this situation is not as simple as we imagine. However, if we just rush in without caution, that would be too reckless!"
Xia Yuhan took out a thin and infinitely long thread from her pocket: "So, Old Mischief Maker agrees with Yu Han? Yes, it would be too hasty for us to go in like this. And if something unexpected happens, we won't be able to support each other from inside and outside. Right now, General Bu Jingyun is ordered to defend the city and has no time to spare. Although the young people of Xia Yang Village can help, they lack martial skills; for them, it could mean certain death. Yu Han absolutely won't do that. But in the capital, there’s no one trustworthy to turn to for help; who should I ask?"
Sun Fugui was entirely reliant on Xia Yuhan's assistance; seeing her in need of help, how could he stand by idly?
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