Chapter 475: Is it the Peach Blossom Spring?
Zhang Long and Cuicui also fell deeply in love with this place. They ran and played in the fields, worked with the villagers, and felt the beauty of nature. Their faces were filled with happy smiles, as if they had forgotten their past pains.
However, Qi Tongwei knew that they could not stay here forever. There were still many things waiting for them to do in the outside world, and they had to recover as soon as possible and embark on the journey again. Although he was full of reluctance, he decided to leave here at the right time.
The night before they left, the villagers held a grand bonfire party for them. Everyone sat around the bonfire, singing and dancing, and laughter echoed throughout the village. Qi Tongwei and others were also infected by this joyful atmosphere, and they enjoyed this last good time to the fullest.
When the first rays of sunlight in the morning shone on his face, Qi Tongwei slowly opened his eyes. However, the scene in front of him stunned him instantly. The picturesque green countryside had turned into a dark and damp cave. He rubbed his eyes in disbelief, hoping that this was just a nightmare, but the cruel reality was right in front of him.
Qi Tongwei stood up and looked around, his heart filled with shock and confusion. He tried to recall the bonfire party last night, the laughter and joy seemed to still echo in his ears, but now everything has disappeared without a trace. He walked to the cave entrance, looking at the strange wilderness outside, and an inexplicable sadness surged in his heart.
At this time, Zhang Long and Cuicui were also awakened. When they saw the surrounding environment, they widened their eyes in horror. Zhang Long opened his mouth but couldn't say a word, while Cuicui burst into tears. The two of them hugged each other and cried bitterly, as if the end of the world had come.
Qi Tongwei looked at them, his heart also filled with pain. He didn't know how all this happened, why everything beautiful turned into this overnight. He remembered the warm hospitality of the villagers last night, the delicious fish and meals, and the warm smiles. Was all this just a dream?
"How is this possible? What is going on?" Zhang Long asked crying.
Qi Tongwei shook his head. He didn't know the answer. He just felt a chill on his back and a strange feeling enveloped him. He began to wonder if he had fallen into a terrible trap or was controlled by some mysterious force.
"What should we do?" Cui Cui asked sobbingly.
Qi Tongwei took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He knew that now was not the time to panic, and they had to find a way to figure out the truth of it all.
"Let's leave here first and see if we can find some clues." Qi Tongwei said.
The three of them walked out of the cave carefully. The wilderness outside was silent, without any sign of life. They didn't know which direction to go, so they could only move forward based on their feelings.
After walking for a while, they found some strange signs. There were some strange symbols and patterns on the ground, which looked like some kind of ancient ritual. Qi Tongwei frowned, thinking that these symbols and patterns might be related to their experience.
"What are these?" Zhang Long asked.
Qi Tongwei squatted down and carefully observed these symbols and patterns. He found that these symbols and patterns seemed to contain some mysterious power, which made people feel chilling.
"I don't know, but I think these might have been left behind by some evil force," said Qi Tongwei.
They continued to move forward and discovered many strange phenomena along the way. Sometimes, they saw some vague figures flashing in the distance, but they disappeared in an instant. Sometimes, they heard some strange sounds, as if someone was whispering, but they couldn't hear what they were saying.
As time went by, they became more and more fearful. They didn't know where they were, nor how to get out of this strange situation. They began to doubt whether they could ever return to the normal world.
Just when they felt desperate, Qi Tongwei suddenly found a clue. On a small hillside, he saw a stone tablet with some strange words engraved on it. Qi Tongwei carefully identified these words. Although he couldn't understand them, he felt that these words might be the key to solving the mystery.
"What does this mean?" Zhang Long asked.
Qi Tongwei shook his head, he didn't know either. But he decided to keep the stone tablet with him, maybe he could find someone to decipher the words in the future.
Qi Tongwei looked at the mysterious stone tablet, and his uneasiness grew stronger. He knew that they had fallen into an extremely dangerous and unknown situation, but it was impossible to turn back now, so they could only bite the bullet and continue to move forward.
Along the way, those strange phenomena constantly shocked their nerves. From time to time, a vague figure flashed in the distance, like a ghost, making people shudder. Strange sounds also followed them, and the faint whispers seemed to be telling some unknown secrets, but it was elusive. Zhang Long and Cuicui followed Qi Tongwei closely, their faces full of fear, but they did not dare to relax at all.
Qi Tongwei tried to keep himself calm, and he kept thinking about the reasons behind all this. He understood that the bizarre events they encountered were not accidental, and there must be some powerful force manipulating all this. And the strange words on the stone tablet might be the key to solving this mystery. He hugged the stone tablet tightly, as if it was their only hope.
"Tongwei, can we really find a way out?" Zhang Long asked in a trembling voice. Qi Tongwei glanced at him and said firmly: "We have no other choice but to keep going. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, we can't give up." Cuicui bit her lip, tears flashing in her eyes, but she didn't say anything, just followed them silently.
As time went by, their physical strength was gradually exhausted. Hunger, fatigue and fear intertwined, making it difficult for them to move forward. However, Qi Tongwei's belief in his heart never wavered. He knew that they had to persevere, for themselves and for those who might be in danger.
In this strange world, they didn't know how long they had been walking. Every step was full of uncertainty, and every choice could determine their life or death. Qi Tongwei remained vigilant at all times, paying attention to all changes around him, hoping to find more clues.
Suddenly, they came to a strange place. There was a mysterious atmosphere here, and the surrounding scene made people feel familiar and strange. Qi Tongwei stopped and carefully observed the surrounding environment. He found some strange buildings here, which looked ancient and mysterious.