Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

The water seemed like a sweet rain from heaven, gently moistening the lips that had become chapped due to long-term lack of water. Every drop was like the most precious gift given by nature. At the same time, it was like a warm spring breeze, gently caressing the body that had long been overwhelmed by fatigue, bringing an indescribable sense of comfort and relaxation.

After a short but extremely pleasant rest, those people who were originally exhausted gradually recovered some strength. With their dreams and expectations for the future, they resolutely embarked on this unknown journey again.

At this moment, Lin Ze's heart was filled with endless hope. He firmly believed that as long as he persevered, he would be able to cross this vast desert and eventually return to the warm home that they had been dreaming of. That day seemed to be just around the corner...

However, the cruel natural environment of the desert will not let these brave people off so easily.

The scorching sun once again hung high in the sky, scorching the dry land below without mercy and emitting unbearable heat.

At the same time, the strong wind was not to be outdone. It swept in with a roar, raising clouds of dust that covered the sky.

People trudged through such extremely harsh conditions, and with every step they took, they felt their legs were as heavy as if they were filled with lead.

Lin Ze raised his hand to wipe away the beads of sweat that kept rolling down his forehead, his eyes always staring firmly into the distance.

Because he knew very well that the real challenge had just begun.

However, faced with numerous difficulties, he had no intention of retreating. Instead, he stepped forward and led everyone to move forward towards their goal step by step.

At this moment, a sudden strong storm hit, and instantly rolled up rolling yellow sand all over the sky.

One member of the team accidentally lost his balance and fell to the ground. Seeing this, the other teammates immediately extended a helping hand without hesitation and worked together to lift him up from the ground.

In this long and dangerous journey, unity and mutual help have undoubtedly become the most important key to their survival.

After the storm, the team members found that the compass was damaged and they lost their way.

In this vast and scorching desert, Lin Ze looked at the exhausted people with a firm gaze. He encouraged everyone with a steady and powerful voice: "Friends, don't panic! We must stay calm so that we can find a way out."

He raised his head, pointed to the sun in the sky, and continued, "We can rely on the sun to identify the direction, but don't forget to observe those bright constellations. They will become the lights that guide our way forward. As long as we unite, we will be able to get out of this predicament!"

After hearing Lin Ze's words, everyone seemed to have a spark of hope in their hearts. They all cheered up and followed him as they struggled forward.

Every step seemed so heavy, but they did not give up, because they knew that only by persisting could they have a chance of survival.

I don’t know how long it was, but just when everyone was about to despair, a delightful green suddenly appeared in front of them - it turned out to be an oasis!

People were so excited that they couldn't help but cheer.

They seemed to have seen the dawn of life and rushed towards the oasis impatiently.

However, when they gradually approached the so-called oasis, they realized that they had been deceived by the scene before them. It turned out that it was just an illusory mirage.

The crowd, who were full of joy just now, instantly fell into deep disappointment and frustration.

Faced with such a cruel reality, Lin Ze did not lose heart. He took a deep breath and said to everyone resolutely: "Although this is not a real oasis, we cannot be discouraged. I believe that there must be a precious water source hidden under this desert. Let's go find it together!" After that, he took the lead to step onto the ridge of the sand dune and led everyone to move forward slowly.

Along the way, they were full of anticipation and prayed that they could find the mysterious underground river as soon as possible.

Perhaps it was God's blessing on these brave and determined people, and their hard work paid off. The clear and pleasant sound of flowing water came into their ears.

Everyone was suddenly excited and quickened their pace to follow the sound.

Sure enough, a crystal clear underground river appeared before them, like the most precious gift given to them by nature.

Everyone rushed to the river as if they had found a treasure, enjoying the cool, sweet spring water.

After a short rest, they regained their energy and set out on their journey again with full hope...

The river flows quietly and people move along the direction of the river.

They found that this underground river seemed to lead to some unknown place.

Lin Ze took a deep breath, looked firmly at the rushing water in front of him, and made up his mind: "No matter what, I must lead everyone to find a way out of this barren desert!" So, he waved his hand and shouted loudly: "Follow me! Let's explore along this river, maybe we can find an exit!" Everyone responded and followed Lin Ze closely.

In this way, the team trudged along the underground river. As time went by, the surrounding scenery became more and more unfamiliar. The originally dry and hot air was gradually replaced by damp and cold, and strange stalactites and jagged rock walls began to appear on both sides of the river. These changes made everyone excited and nervous, not knowing what challenges they would encounter next.

Just then, a deafening roar came into my ears.

When everyone looked closely, they saw a majestic and magnificent giant waterfall standing not far ahead!

The rushing water poured down from great heights, splashing water everywhere, like a giant silver dragon roaring and rushing towards the valley bottom.

Such a shocking scene made everyone present gasp, and an inexplicable feeling of fear surged in their hearts.

However, Lin Ze did not show any sign of fear.

He stood there calmly, carefully observing the surrounding terrain, trying to find a way to cross this natural barrier.

After searching for a long time, his eyes fell on several rocks protruding from the water.

Although those rocks seem shaky, they are currently the only viable footholds for climbing.

Lin Ze jumped onto one of the larger rocks nimbly and then approached the edge of the waterfall carefully.

When he was just a few feet away from the waterfall, the strong water vapor hit his face, making it almost impossible to open his eyes.

But Lin Ze did not give up. He gritted his teeth and used all his strength to move forward.

Finally, he successfully reached the other side, and quickly fixed one end of the rope he had prepared to a big tree on the shore, and threw the other end to his companions below.