Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

Chapter 343 The clouds are gathering

As the thunder sounded, a thick layer of clouds began to float in the sky, blocking the originally bright sunshine. Everyone quickly picked the required mountain herbs, only to find that the surrounding scene had completely changed.

"This fog is really not simple. We seem to have lost our direction now." Bai Chen frowned, trying to identify the surrounding terrain.

"Don't panic, we must stay calm first." He Yudong called on the team, but a trace of anxiety inevitably rose in his heart. This mountainous area is constantly changing, and they need to find an exit as soon as possible and return to a familiar area.

Liu Ting suggested: "We can rely on the direction of the stars. Although the sky is densely covered with clouds, maybe we can still find the North Star and determine the direction."

Everyone worked together to look up at the stars, trying to find traces of the stars in the fog. However, the clouds became thicker and thicker, and the stars seemed to be lost in the haze.

"We need a reference object, otherwise it will be difficult for us to determine the direction." Li Fei said with a frown.

He Yudong thought for a moment and said: "When we came to this area, did we pass any unique places or marks? Maybe we can find the direction again from there."

Everyone recalled the journey ahead and tried to find some unique landforms in their memories. However, the fog made everything blurry, making it difficult for them to determine the path they had taken.

Just when everyone felt a little helpless, suddenly, a breeze blew by, and the fog began to gradually dissipate. In the mist, everyone saw an ancient stone tower, which seemed to be a landmark building in this mountainous area.

"That's the reference we're looking for!" He Yudong was ecstatic, and the anxiety in his heart was instantly released. They quickly walked towards the stone tower, hoping to regain their direction from there.

He Yudong frowned and observed the ancient symbols on the stone tower, his heart full of curiosity and doubts. Whether this stone tower was a mysterious guide or had another purpose, he felt a trace of unpredictable nervousness.

"These symbols look very ancient. They may be some kind of ancient writing or symbols." Liu Ting carefully touched the symbols on the stone tower, with a flash of inspiration in her eyes.

Bai Chen glanced around and said, "Maybe we can light some torches to improve visibility and see if we can find the exit near the stone tower."

He Yudong nodded in agreement. He took out a bundle of torches from his backpack and lit one of them. As the torch burned, the surrounding fog was gradually illuminated, and the surroundings of the stone tower became clearly visible.

"We have to be careful. This mountainous area is full of unknowns and we don't know what potential dangers there are." Li Fei reminded everyone, holding onto the weapons in his hands.

Everyone followed He Yudong and looked around, trying to find some clues near the stone tower. However, the scene around the stone tower was still unknown, and they felt as if they were in a maze.

He Yudong looked at the fog in the distance, and a trace of anxiety gradually rose in his heart. He realizes that this adventure is more complicated than he imagined, and that the stone tower may hold an important clue.

"We can't stay here for long, we have to find an exit as soon as possible." He Yudong murmured to himself, and he decided to continue moving in the direction of the stone tower.

The path in the fog is not smooth, and every step is full of unknowns. Everyone followed He Yudong in tacit understanding, the torch swaying in his hand, lighting up the way forward.

"This stone tower may be some kind of symbol in this mountainous area. We may be able to find the right direction through it." Bai Chen encouraged everyone, his eyes shining with determination.

As the team progressed, the wind gradually increased, and the roar echoed in the valley. The flame of the torch swayed in the strong wind, and the firelight seemed extremely weak. He Yudong felt a sense of helplessness in his heart, and he realized that the unpredictable nature of this mountainous area might be more than just fog.

"The torch won't last long, we have to speed up the process of finding the exit." He Yudong's voice seemed a bit muffled in the wind. He increased his vigilance and tried hard to find clues to the stone tower in the fog.

Liu Ting stared at the weak fire in her hands and said anxiously: "We have to be careful. If the torch goes out, we may be completely lost in this mountainous area."

Li Fei narrowed his eyes and stared at the fog ahead. He raised his weapon, ready to deal with possible danger. Everyone speeded up the pace in tacit understanding, but the road in the fog seemed to become more tortuous.

Suddenly, the flames of the torches swayed violently in the wind, and one of the torches went out. He Yudong quickly lit another one, but the wind was unpredictable and the fire was swallowed up instantly. Everyone was plunged into darkness.

"We can't always rely on torches here, we must find a way to find the stone tower." Bai Chen said in the darkness, his voice seemed calm and firm.

Everyone relied on their memories to try to figure out the way forward. In the dark, every step is extremely cautious, for fear that you will lose your way if you are not careful.

He Yudong felt a deep helplessness, and he realized that the situation he was in was extremely difficult. However, he did not give up. Instead, he walked ahead more firmly and led the team forward.

"We will definitely be able to find the stone tower. Stay calm, everyone, stay close together and don't separate." He Yudong's voice came from the darkness, with a hint of determination.

In the darkness, the team relied closely on each other, and He Yudong felt heavy with anxiety and responsibility. Every step may be critical, and he must stay calm and find the exit as soon as possible.

"Everyone, be careful where you step. We must get rid of this fog as soon as possible and find the stone tower." He Yudong's voice came from the darkness, with a hint of warmth and encouragement.

Liu Ting held He Yudong's hand tightly, and she could feel his firmness. But He Yudong felt a deep uneasiness in his heart. He felt a heavy responsibility for his decision-making.

"We can't get lost in this darkness anymore. We must find an exit." Li Fei's tone revealed determination, and he followed He Yudong's footsteps.

Bai Chen reminded everyone: "We must stay united and cannot be separated. We must follow He Yudong closely."

The valley in the darkness seemed to be a maze, and they were groping their way through it. Suddenly, He Yudong felt some changes in the terrain under his feet. He stopped and tried to sense his surroundings.

"There seems to be a downhill slope ahead, maybe that's the exit." He Yudong said as he led the team forward. In the darkness, they gradually emerged from the fog.

Suddenly, a bright light appeared in front of me, which seemed to be the brilliance of the sun. Everyone squinted their eyes and followed He Yudong out of the darkness, finally seeing the scene in front of them.

They came to an open valley, with a vast plain in front of them, and an ancient castle visible in the distance. He Yudong was relieved, they finally found the exit.

"We succeeded!" Liu Ting said happily, feeling the relief of being out of the darkness.

Bai Chen looked at the castle in the distance and said doubtfully: "This castle looks very old. Is it the target we are looking for?"

He Yudong thought for a moment and said, "Maybe we can go to the castle and have a look, maybe we can find more clues."

While moving forward, He Yudong and his team arrived at the bottom of the castle. This castle is ancient and majestic and seems to hold many historical secrets. They walked along the huge walls of the castle, trying to find the entrance to the castle.

"This castle looks very far away and seems to have a long history." Bai Chen looked up at the castle with curiosity in his eyes.

Liu Ting echoed: "Maybe there will be some clues in the castle that can solve the mysteries we encountered before."

Li Fei looked around alertly, his eyes wandering around the dark castle, always prepared for possible dangers.

He Yudong is full of expectations and questions. The existence of the castle may be the key to their search, but at the same time, it may also hide unknown dangers. He walked to the castle gate and tried to push it open.

However, at this moment, a beast's roar sounded in the castle, echoing in the empty valley. Everyone's bodies stiffened, and their eyes showed nervousness. The roar of the beast is obviously a warning that the castle is not empty.

"Everyone, be careful, there may be wild beasts in the castle." He Yudong reminded everyone in a low voice, holding the weapon in his hand tightly.

Liu Ting blinked and stared at the dark entrance to the castle. A feeling of excitement and nervousness welled up in her heart, because this castle might contain the clues they were looking for.

"We cannot retreat. Only by moving forward can we find the answer." Bai Chen encouraged everyone. He walked into the castle and his figure gradually disappeared in the darkness.

In the darkness of the castle, the roars of beasts echoed from the walls, making everyone's hearts beat faster involuntarily. The air in the darkness became tense, and every footstep seemed dull and abrupt.

"We must be careful not to disturb the beast." He Yudong reminded everyone in a low voice that he felt the potential danger of this castle.

Bai Chen took the lead and everyone walked in the narrow corridor of the castle. Their breathing became heavy, and they were extremely careful with every step they took, for fear of touching something unknown.

Suddenly, a blurry figure flashed past, and everyone stopped. There was a trace of nervousness in Liu Ting's eyes. She tried to see what it was, but the darkness and the roar of the beast made everything blurry.

"There's something there!" Li Fei held the weapon in his hand tightly and looked around alertly.

Bai Chen clenched the sword in his hand and waved the torch to light up the front. Under the illumination of the light, a huge and ancient stone statue was revealed, standing deep in the castle like a guardian.

"This is an ancient statue, not a beast." Bai Chen breathed a sigh of relief, but there was still a layer of tension in his heart.