Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

Chapter 344 Mountain Herbs

He Yudong stared at the stone statue and thought about its possibilities. The face of the stone statue seems to contain ancient wisdom, but exactly what kind of existence it is remains a mystery.

"Perhaps this castle is not empty, it may be the relics of an ancient civilization." Liu Ting put forward a conjecture, her eyes flashing with excitement.

Li Fei still remained vigilant and said, "We cannot take it lightly. There may be more dangers hidden here."

Everyone started again, and it was obvious that the stone statue was only a small part of the depths of the castle. They walked through the darkness, trying not to make too much noise for fear of disturbing the beasts lurking in the castle again.

Deep in the castle, everyone gradually felt a mysterious atmosphere, as if the secret that had been sleeping here for many years was about to awaken. He Yudong's desire for adventure became stronger. He looked forward to uncovering the mystery of this castle and finding clues to the mountain herbs.

As everyone went deeper into the castle, there were more and more stone statues on the walls, each one seeming to tell an ancient legend. Liu Ting couldn't help but sigh: "This is really the relic of an ancient civilization. We may discover some long-lost secrets."

Bai Chen lit a new torch, and the firelight reflected the ancient inscriptions and patterns on the stone wall. He carefully observed his surroundings. Although he had endless curiosity in his heart, he could not hide his worry about the unknown.

He Yudong stared at the ancient inscriptions on the stone wall, and a strange feeling came to his heart. These ancient records may provide key information for them to find clues to mountain herbs. However, ancient texts are no easy riddles to solve and require time and wisdom.

"These ancient texts may be some kind of inheritance or historical records. We need to study them carefully." He Yudong said, and he couldn't help but look forward to finding clues to the mountain herbal medicine from these texts.

While everyone was concentrating on studying the ancient text, a low roar suddenly sounded, accompanied by footsteps. Everyone was tense for a while, and they quickly gathered together to prepare for possible dangers.

Li Fei clenched the weapon in his hand and scanned the surroundings alertly. The corridor between the stone statues seemed deeper and deeper, and the roar of the beast seemed to be getting closer and closer.

"Everyone, get ready, we may have to face a confrontation with wild beasts." Bai Chen's voice came from the darkness, his eyes were firm and calm.

Suddenly, a huge shadow emerged from the darkness, a gigantic beast with a mane that burned like fire and eyes that glowed with ferocity. This is an ancient and powerful lion-shaped beast.

He Yudong's heart tightened. He did not expect that there was such a powerful beast deep in the castle. There was a sense of urgency in everyone's minds, and they had to respond quickly, otherwise they might be in danger.

"Be careful, this beast doesn't look simple!" Li Fei reminded everyone, his eyes locked on the lion-shaped beast.

Amid the roar of the beast, everyone hurriedly looked for ways to deal with it. He Yudong was thinking and suddenly had an idea: "We can try to send a distress signal to the sky, maybe someone can receive it."

Liu Ting immediately nodded in agreement. She quickly took out a piece of bright cloth from her backpack and lit it with a torch. The torch stood out in the dark castle, casting light through the narrow window and breaking through the edge of darkness.

Bai Chen also joined the action. He pulled out a handkerchief and tied it to the torch, making the flames more dazzling. Everyone stood on the high ground of the castle, waving their torches towards the night sky, trying to attract the attention of someone in the distance.

He Yudong's heart was full of expectations, hoping that their signal could be detected and help from the outside world could be obtained. However, the night sky seemed unable to convey their pleas for help, and there was silence under the stars.

Suddenly, there was a deep echo in the distance, which seemed to be the roar of another beast. The existence of the beast made them feel unprecedented pressure, and also made them more eager to get help.

"Our signal seems to have caused some movement, I hope it's a good thing." Li Fei looked into the distance, trying to find any possible signs.

However, the night was still deep, and the signals they sent seemed weak and insignificant in the starlight. Everyone's mood became heavier and heavier, but they did not give up and continued to wave torches towards the night sky.

"We can't stop, maybe someone will notice us." Liu Ting encouraged everyone, her eyes flashing with determination.

While everyone was waiting anxiously, suddenly, the voices of the villagers were heard in the distance. They responded and rushed to the castle. He Yudong breathed a sigh of relief, and when he saw the rescuers, a trace of relief appeared on his face.

"The people from the village are here! Come here quickly!" Bai Chen shouted happily, waving the torch towards the rushing villagers to indicate their location.

People in the village came forward one after another, carrying flashlights and rudimentary rescue tools. They saw the complex structure of the castle and the plight of everyone, and looked anxious.

"What happened? Do you need help?" an older man in the village asked, with a layer of fine beads of sweat on his forehead.

He Yudong hurriedly explained the whole process, mentioning the beast deep in the castle. The elder frowned, and after thinking for a moment, he said: "This was once the civilization relic of our ancestors. Legend has it that there is an ancient herbal medicine, perhaps deep in this castle. We have tried many times, but all because of wild beasts And can’t move forward.”

"Are you here for this mountain herb?" The elder's eyes fell on He Yudong with a hint of understanding and respect.

He Yudong nodded: "Yes, we need to find this mountain herb, for the people of the village and for everyone's safety."

The elder was silent for a moment, then waved to other villagers to prepare rescue tools: "We will help you and move forward together. But be careful, there are many dangers deep in this castle."

Everyone felt relieved, knowing that with the help of the villagers, their mission would become more confident. Liu Ting nodded her thanks to the elder, while Bai Chen and others were ready to move on.

Under the leadership of the elder, everyone passed through the maze-like structure of the castle and advanced deeper. The light of the torches flickered in the darkness, and the villagers' flashlights illuminated their direction.

As everyone went deeper into the castle, He Yudong suddenly stopped. He took out a small glittering box from his arms and opened it carefully, revealing an ancient jade talisman inside.

"This is my family's secret treasure. It is said to have a certain mysterious power." He Yudong held the jade talisman in his hand, his eyes focused and solemn.

Bai Chen and others looked at the jade talisman in surprise, filled with doubts. Liu Ting couldn't help but ask: "Is there anything special about this jade talisman?"

He Yudong explained with a smile: "According to legend, this jade talisman was discovered by our ancestors in the ancient castle. It has certain navigation capabilities and can help find treasures deep in the castle. Although I have always regarded it as a legend, but Maybe it can play some role in this adventure.”

Bai Chen and Liu Ting exchanged glances. They were full of curiosity about this mysterious jade talisman, but also had doubts about its authenticity.

"He Yudong, what should we do now?" Li Fei asked, a trace of expectation flashing in his eyes.

He Yudong pondered for a moment, then raised the jade talisman high and closed his eyes, as if sensing something. As he breathed, the jade talisman emitted a faint brilliance and gradually pointed towards the depths of the castle.

"It seems that this jade talisman is indeed somewhat different." He Yudong whispered to himself, and then moved in the direction indicated by the jade talisman.

Everyone followed He Yudong, and under the light of the torch, the jade talisman looked more and more mysterious. They gradually penetrated deep into the interior of the castle, and along with the mysterious navigation, an ancient atmosphere filled the air.

Liu Ting couldn't help but whisper: "Maybe this adventure can really find clues to the mountain herbs, and this jade talisman is our key."

Following the guidance of the jade talisman in He Yudong's hand, everyone gradually went deeper into the depths of the castle. The light of the torches reflects on the ancient murals and statues, and the castle is filled with a mysterious and ancient atmosphere.

"The structure here is getting more and more complex, a bit like a maze." Liu Ting looked around, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and alertness.

"We have to be careful. Maybe there are more dangers hidden deep in this castle." Bai Chen reminded everyone. He clenched the sword in his hand, always ready to face possible challenges.

He Yudong gradually felt the strong guidance of the jade talisman, and he led everyone through the maze-like corridors and rooms. Suddenly, they came to a huge empty hall, with an ancient altar placed in the center.

The altar exuded a faint light, and He Yudong felt a mysterious power. He raised the jade talisman in his hand and found that its brilliance became more and more brilliant, as if it was communicating with this space in some way.

"This may be our destination, there may be some clues." He Yudong said, he walked to the altar and looked around carefully.

The altar is engraved with ancient runes and patterns, which seem to tell an ancient legend. Liu Ting stepped forward and studied the ancient texts on the altar intently, trying to decipher the mysteries.

Suddenly, a soft light appeared in the center of the altar, and everyone looked at it in stunned silence. Under the light, an ancient portal appeared in the center of the altar.

"What is this?" Li Fei asked in surprise.

"Perhaps this is the entrance to the secret deep inside the castle." He Yudong's eyes flashed with excitement. He felt that this was a breakthrough and an opportunity for them to find mountain herbs.

Bai Chen looked at the portal, pondered for a moment and then said, "We must be careful, there may be more unknown dangers here."

As a result, everyone gathered around the portal, preparing to cross this mysterious threshold and explore deeper secrets. Their hearts are full of expectations, but they also maintain awe of the unknown. Deep within this ancient castle, the challenges and discoveries they are about to face will determine the course of their entire adventure.