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The mysterious, unknown shadow in this Pit has always been a hidden danger in my heart.
Due to Fat Ma's insistence, we did not return to the corridor but instead focused our attention on the Hot Spring Pool. It was a Bronze structure, allowing the hot spring water to gush freely from above, creating a mesmerizing exchange. The mist hung like an impenetrable veil over the Bronze Water Platform, making it appear ethereal, as if one were approaching a realm of immortals.
The temperature in the Pit was likely elevated by the warmth of the hot spring water, which kept the air from feeling cold.
We quickly reached the side of the Hot Spring Pool, where a few people had already gathered.
The mist swirled around us, and the Bronze Water Platform was circular in shape, with four Dragon-Shaped Water Spouts standing around it to circulate fresh water.
The Bronze Water Platform was intricately carved and stunningly beautiful; it truly was a masterpiece among antiques. If we could manage to take it out, I figured I could live comfortably for the rest of my life without lifting a finger.
White mist continuously emanated from the pool.
Suddenly, Fat Ma shouted sharply, "Why is this water murky?"
His words drew our attention. Looking at the white mist, it was hard to believe that the water could be anything but clear.
The mist clung to the glass of our flashlight, blurring our vision even further.
Through layers of fog, we finally caught sight of the water's appearance. Just as Fat Ma had said, the hot spring water was indeed murky. We were taken aback. I couldn't help but reach out toward the Hot Spring Pool, only to be stopped by Zhang Tong. I looked at Zhang Tong.
Zhang Tong spoke sternly, "What if it's toxic?"
"It shouldn't be," I replied.
"How do you know it won't?"
"The water here is flowing, which means the air is mixed with moisture. If it were toxic, we would have had problems by now."
"Old Sun, that makes sense!" Fat Ma suddenly chimed in to praise me.
Before I could respond, he plunged his hand into the Hot Spring Pool, but the next second, Fat Ma let out a scream like a slaughtered pig, cursing loudly and then gritting his teeth, he said, "That burned me alive." His expression was quite comical.
We couldn't help but laugh.
Fat Ma's hand looked as if it had been scorched by fire, red like a pig's trotters.
"What are you laughing at? Damn it."
Even Fish Head Elder and Old Wang had amused expressions on their faces.
"Serves you right for being so reckless," I mocked Fat Ma.
"Damn, this time I've really messed up."
" Fat Ma, is the water really that hot?"
"Old Ghost, if you don't believe me, why don't you try it yourself?"
"I'm not that foolish."
Fat Ma scoffed dismissively, while Old Ghost remained indifferent.
"What should we do now?" Fat Ma asked.
"Let's wait and see," Fish Head Elder replied.
Since Fish Head Elder had spoken, it seemed reasonable to just observe for a while longer.
The four dragon-like Living Water Outlets coiled around the Bronze Water Platform, spouting water and thick mist. Soon, the mist began to swirl again, while the water cascaded into the Hot Spring Pool, repeating this cycle. The water came alive, inadvertently providing oxygen to the area.
This made me wonder if there might be living creatures here.
Look, there was both a water source and air; in a way, a place with water and air could sustain life.
And that shadow we saw earlier... perhaps it really was a living being.
I momentarily lost my train of thought.
It wasn't until Zhang Tong nudged me that I snapped back to reality.
Fish Head Elder's gaze flickered as he observed the Bronze Water Platform. The design of this platform was undeniably clever; it stood about one and a half meters tall, with four outlets positioned at mid-height. Moreover, the carvings on the Bronze Water Platform were exquisite.
Strangely enough, there seemed to be no signs of rust; everything was intact. This was quite peculiar, perhaps due to the overall environment here.
At that moment, Fish Head Elder said, "Old Wang, what does this Bronze Water Platform remind you of?"
Old Wang heard Fish Head Elder's question and pondered for a moment before replying, "Like a seismograph."
That sounded a bit absurd to me! That was my first thought. How could a seismograph be built in such a strange place, and why would it be placed in water? Just hearing that made me feel it was sensationalist.
Fish Head Elder remained calm, staring at the Bronze Water Platform and continuing to ask, "How so?"
"Look at this Bronze Platform," Old Wang explained. "It's circular overall and has four spouts."
Fat Ma interrupted Old Wang, saying, "That doesn’t really prove anything."
Old Wang wore a mysterious expression as he replied to Fat Ma, "Young man, don’t rush. I haven’t finished speaking. Do you see those copper locks attached to the lower part of each spout? They look like switches. That should control the water flow, and they have quite a bit of movement."
Old Wang's words left us stunned; I certainly didn’t understand.
Seeing our bewildered expressions, Old Wang suggested, "How about we conduct a little experiment?" He turned to Fat Ma and said, "You come over and jump with all your might."
As soon as Old Wang finished speaking, Fat Ma jumped.
Old Wang looked at Fat Ma in silence for a moment before saying, "Young man, don’t rush. I said jump, so just jump."
Fat Ma complied.
After giving instructions to Fat Ma, Old Wang turned back to us and said, "Now observe the water flow from the four spouts and remember their rates."
We nodded in agreement. Once we confirmed, Old Wang directed Fat Ma that he could start.
Fat Ma's face turned crimson, as if he had used every ounce of strength he had, bouncing up and down several times. Even standing next to him, I could feel the ground trembling, but my attention remained fixed on the outlet.
After Fat Ma jumped several times, the water flow from the Bronze Water Platform indeed increased significantly from its original state.
We all stared in astonishment, our eyes wide.
Old Wang continued, "Look, when the Bronze Water Platform senses an increase in external force, that lock will loosen a bit, and the water flow will increase. This is how we can predict earthquakes."
We all nodded in agreement, feeling enlightened and somewhat incredulous.
Fat Ma was still jumping, drenched in sweat, and shouted, "Can I stop now?"
"You're good to go."
"I'm exhausted! Did anything special happen?"
After Fat Ma asked this question, everyone fell silent for a moment.
Not long after Fat Ma stopped, the water flow from the Bronze Water Platform returned to normal. It seemed Old Wang was right! Just as I was thinking this, unexpectedly, something surprising happened: the Bronze Water Platform shook slightly, and then the water flow suddenly increased significantly.
Seeing this situation, everyone was momentarily stunned, exchanging glances with one another.
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