"Kacha"
As the blue crystal in Gu Zheng's hand was embedded in the wooden door in front of him, the wooden door in front of him opened automatically, revealing a room that was completely made of wood.
However, this place was very different from the place Gu Zheng had seen before. It was like a real room. There were bookshelves, tables, chairs, and even a bed. Everything one could expect was there. Under the illumination of the candles, one could clearly see the layout of the room.
Just as Gu Zheng was observing, a red stone slowly appeared on the originally empty table. Red streams of light constantly flashed across its surface, making it impossible for anyone to ignore them.
Other than that, there was nothing else. Only the slight crackling of the candlelight could be heard.
"Creak"
Gu Zheng took a step forward, wanting to take the stone that had similar effects. However, as soon as he took a step forward, there was an obvious groaning sound of wood under his feet. This made him frown a little. This sound was even louder than the last time. In addition, his cultivation was also sealed. He was afraid that he would have to be more careful.
After picking up the red stone, Gu Zheng walked directly to the only exit. After pushing the door open, the scene outside was revealed.
This was a corridor that was completely made of wood. There were a few candles that had been lit on the side. The candles were about half the height of a person. Something that looked like a white candle was burning on top of it. Although the weak candlelight was not very bright, it was still enough to illuminate a small area around it.
In front of him was a door that had been pushed open, revealing a room that was also filled with miscellaneous items. However, this door looked very thin, like a layer of white paper. He could vaguely see a blurry scene through it.
This should be a trace left behind by Meng Zhen. When he entered the other party's place, everything she did would be left behind.
However, now that the other party was captured, following the other party's route might not be the right way. After all, although Meng Zhen was captured, she would not stay in the place where she was captured.
In other words, not only did he have to find the place where the other party was imprisoned, but he also had to find a way to leave this place. On the way, he had to deal with the ghost.
This time, there was no chance. Once he was caught by the other party, he was afraid that he would really be dead.
Thinking of this, Gu Zheng sighed and then walked to the side. No matter what, he had to first explore the surrounding terrain. Otherwise, he would be blind.
Then, he slowed down his pace and moved to one side.
Fortunately, the surrounding areas had been lit up by Meng Zhen. Because of her actions, there didn't seem to be any enemies around. It was as if Gu Zheng was the only one left in the world.
Along with the sound of his own light breathing, Gu Zheng continued to move forward while maintaining his physical strength.
The previous failure was due to a lack of physical strength. After all, these Demon Souls did not need to eat or drink even if they did not have cultivation, so they were not tired. However, Gu Zheng had no cultivation here. Under the interference of the environment, the recovery speed of his physical strength was frighteningly slow. Without any replenishment, his physical strength could only decrease bit by bit.
Even if he was different from ordinary people, it was impossible for him to not consume energy.
Time was very precious to him.
The only thing that puzzled Gu Zheng was that all the rooms here had been opened by the other party. At a glance, he could see through a few passages. Because in between the passages, besides the wooden walls, there were all these rooms.
Some of the things that could be stored in the cabinets were all rummaged through by Meng Zhen. It was as if she was looking for something. This reminded him of the rope that she used to forcefully bring him up. According to her, it was something that she found on the first floor of the memorial archway.
However, so many people below couldn't find it. Could it be that there was really something that could help hidden here? Or was it hidden so deep that after people outside couldn't find it, fewer and fewer people gave up looking for it? Over time, the news spread out.
Gu Zheng's mind was spinning. After figuring out the area around him, he began to walk into the distance.
This place wasn't infinitely big. From the place where Gu Zheng appeared, it was actually at the edge. There was no way to find the back. At the very least, the shape wasn't square. Because there were already a few blind spots where he was, there was no pattern to it.
"Deng, deng, deng."
Gu Zheng had just left this area when he heard the sound of rapid footsteps from afar. However, the sound didn't come from here. The other party seemed to be moving horizontally in front of him. Very soon, the dense footsteps disappeared.
"It's a meatball!"
Gu Zheng waited until the other party left before continuing to walk. He didn't expect that the environment here would have some advantages for him. At least this big guy could clearly sense the other party's direction.
This meatball was the second type of enemy he encountered in the memorial archway below. It was fat and chubby. When it moved, it was like a rolling ball. Occasionally, it would stop to look around and listen for nearby movements. However, due to its poor eyesight, its hearing was abnormally strong. It would be able to hear the slightest movement and immediately chase after it.
Previously, most of Gu Zheng's stamina was exhausted by the other party. However, with the heavy stone door, the other party didn't seem to be able to enter. But here …
Gu Zheng looked at the thin door around him. He was afraid that the other party would be able to break in with just a casual attack.
Very soon, Gu Zheng arrived at a crossroad. At this time, on the left, the middle part was a little dark. However, there were some flickering lights in the distance, slightly illuminating the surroundings. It seemed like this was the direction Meng Zhen was heading.
As for the front and the right, it was pitch black. It was a place that no one had explored.
Looking at the surroundings, Gu Zheng was a little hesitant. He didn't know where to go next because the meatball was not far ahead. Of course, with the other party's movement speed, it might have already left that place.
For them, it didn't matter how complicated this place was. None of them were ordinary people. As long as they passed through it once, it would be very clear in their minds. It was like a map. They could trace the route on it and didn't have to worry about getting lost.
They even knew where things were and what the terrain was like. They wouldn't walk into a dead end. However, the premise was that they had to pass through it once. If they didn't, who would know where it led to?
But before he could make his choice, someone else had already made it for him. While he was still hesitating, the candlelight in the distance to his left suddenly flashed. Then, it began to flicker wildly, as if something terrible was about to come. Even the light could not exist.
But to Gu Zheng, it was more like a warning. He suddenly recalled the red crystal in his hand that he had never used before. Although there was a candle nearby that was also illuminating this place, it also lit up at the same time. Immediately, some of the dark places in the surroundings brightened up.
Looking at the bright lights around him, he once again closed the red crystal in his hand and quietly walked towards the darkness on the right.
Even though it was pitch black, Gu Zheng wasn't worried. At least with his speed, it wouldn't be a problem even if he crashed into a wall. Moreover, there was nothing else in the passage apart from the candlelight.
And he walked backwards in the middle, his eyes looking at the dimming candlelight in the distance.
After Gu Zheng had just walked a short distance, the candlelight suddenly dimmed. After a few breaths, a red light appeared in front of the candlelight. Soon, a familiar ghost girl appeared in front of him.
She was dressed exactly the same as before, still floating slightly in the air. The only difference was that the bell in her hand didn't ring, as if she was resting.
Gu Zheng's figure didn't stop moving. He almost didn't make any sound when he moved, as long as the other party didn't coincidentally walk over.
However, it was such a coincidence that the ghost girl turned around and walked in the direction of Gu Zheng. That kind of charming face still had a faint smile on it, which made people's hair stand on end.
"Damn it!"
Gu Zheng cursed in his heart, then moved closer. At the same time, he stretched out his hand and began to gently feel the wall. However, all he touched was the cold wooden wall, and there was no door at all.
He planned to quietly open the door and hide in it. If the other party didn't know of his existence, it was very likely that she wouldn't break in. It was much safer than staying in the passage outside, but he didn't expect that there was no door at the side.
On the other side, the ghost girl was still walking in this direction, aimlessly patrolling. To Gu Zheng's relief, the other party didn't seem to have discovered him, but he was already nervous.
He couldn't not be nervous. At this time, if he was caught, he and Meng Zhen would be finished together.
The other party didn't seem to be fast, but in fact, it was about the same as a normal person's walking speed. Soon, she arrived at the intersection where Gu Zheng was initially hesitating about how to go. She directly turned around and prepared to walk in the direction that Gu Zheng first came from, and the surrounding candlelight also went out.
This made Gu Zheng happy. It seemed that it was right not to retreat when he thought that the other party hadn't come for a long time.
However, the other party's body suddenly paused, as if she had sensed something. Her walking body immediately stopped, and Gu Zheng's heart tightened again.
"Ding Ling"
The ghost girl raised her hands, and the bell in her hands flashed with red light. She suddenly shook the bell in her hands, and it let out a pleasant ringing sound. Under the reflection of the surrounding wooden walls, there was a trace of a ringing sound.
At the same time, the red crystal in Gu Zheng's hand emitted a faint light, illuminating Gu Zheng's body like a small shield, enveloping him.
Gu Zheng only realized that a very weak ripple was rushing around him through the weak light, as if it was searching for information about the surroundings. This time, the light that rose on its own happened to protect Gu Zheng, so the other party didn't notice Gu Zheng's existence at all.
"Ding Ling"
The ghost girl shook the bell and began to walk into the distance. The candlelight on the way gradually glowed once more as she left, illuminating the surroundings once more.
"That was close, that was close."
Gu Zheng felt cold sweat on his body, and the bell in his ear was almost inaudible. Only then did he let out a sigh of relief. He really didn't expect the other party to have such a move. If the crystal in his hand hadn't taken the initiative to activate, he would have definitely been discovered by the other party. At that time, he would have been in danger.
Although he had survived this crisis, Gu Zheng knew that it would be even more dangerous in the future. Wanting to leave this place was far from simple, so he naturally couldn't relax.
After lighting up the surroundings once more, he discovered that there was a tall candlestick beside him. He immediately stood up and placed the light in his hand over.
The instant it touched the candlestick, a soft light rose from the side, illuminating the surroundings.
This thing not only expelled the darkness, but in a certain sense, it could even give Gu Zheng an early warning of the enemy's movements. It really was a good thing.
Moreover, the ghost didn't seem to notice it, so it wouldn't destroy it. It was another layer of protection.
The candlestick illuminated the surroundings, and he saw a room two steps ahead. However, the door was still closed, so he couldn't see what was inside.
Originally, Gu Zheng was prepared to leave, but for some reason, he directly pushed open the door and walked in. That was because he remembered that Meng Zhen had come in to search, so he couldn't waste this useless effort. It would be perfect if there was something inside. Moreover, there didn't seem to be any ghosts in the room.
Unlike Meng Zhen, when Gu Zheng entered, he immediately closed the door. Although he couldn't see outside, the outside also couldn't see him.
With the help of the light in his hand, Gu Zheng looked around. This was clearly a very large room. It looked like four rooms were connected together, but there were only four doors on the left and right sides.
There were many things scattered randomly around the room. There were tables and cabinets, but most of them were tilted on the ground, giving off a very messy feeling.
Gu Zheng walked a few more steps, and his eyes lit up. He didn't expect there to be a candlestick here. He went forward and lit it again, filling the room with a faint light. Although it was still very dim, it was enough for Gu Zheng to check the room.
First, of course, there were cabinets that could hide things. Some of them had already fallen apart, revealing blackened clothes. He opened the cabinets that were easy to open, but they were either empty or smelly. There were also some things that he couldn't see. As for what Gu Zheng was looking for, there was nothing.
After a while, he opened all the cabinets that could be easily opened. As expected, there was nothing.
Gu Zheng didn't mind. He didn't expect to find anything. He didn't expect to be so lucky.
Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly saw a cabinet on the ground. However, there was also a heavy table on top of it. He had ignored it just now, so he couldn't walk anymore.
He looked around again and didn't miss anything. He thought that he had searched all the cabinets, but there was only one left. This made him feel a bit conflicted.
"Forget it, it's just a waste of time."
Gu Zheng made up his mind. He came to the table and prepared to open the last thing. If he didn't open it, he always felt that it was a loss. Even if it was empty, he didn't have to worry about it.
"Zila"
As the table was slowly removed by Gu Zheng, the friction between the table and the floor suddenly sounded. The ear-piercing friction made Gu Zheng stop. The noise was a bit too loud.
"I can't stop. If the other party heard it, they will definitely come over."
Gu Zheng originally wanted to move slowly, but he suddenly remembered that the other party's hearing was so good. It was very likely that they had already discovered the situation here. What made him even more determined was that in the small gap, a flash of golden light was unusually conspicuous.
"Kuang dang"
Gu Zheng immediately no longer had any scruples. He used all his strength to put the table to the side. Even the floor beside him suddenly shook. He didn't hesitate at all. He directly rushed up and quickly opened the bottom three. When the last layer was opened, a golden key appeared in front of Gu Zheng.
Without saying anything, he directly grabbed it and then quickly opened the door. Then, he used a small wooden block that he had already prepared and fiercely smashed it toward the other side of the door.
The fragile door directly split open and a big hole was directly opened. The wooden block that went through bounced a few times on the ground and made a loud noise.
At the same time, Gu Zheng gently opened the opposite door and then extinguished the light in his hand. Then, he didn't walk much. He directly leaned against the wooden wall and slowly sat down. He was only less than ten feet away from the door that he came in from.
Even if he was a little excited, he tried hard to suppress his chest because at this time, the rumbling vibration was about to reach here.
The candlelight outside flickered and finally suddenly extinguished, causing the last trace of weak light in front of Gu Zheng to disappear. He completely fell into darkness.
"Crash"
Gu Zheng heard the sound of the door being broken open. Then, an even bigger vibration came from the side. Moreover, there was the sound of broken wood. A few pieces of broken wood even flew from the opposite side and directly smashed into Gu Zheng's room. The loud noise made even made him subconsciously hold his breath.
This scene sounded for a full half a cup of tea's time. Only then did the meatball leave the room. Standing in the passage outside, Gu Zheng could even hear the heavy breathing of the other party. He could imagine that nothing in that room was intact.
"Bang"
He didn't know what the other party was doing standing there. The door far away from Gu Zheng was instantly shattered. A short arm reached in through the void. His body instantly stiffened. He even felt that the blood on his face had stopped flowing.
But fortunately, the other party seemed to be venting randomly and didn't have any intention of coming in. Soon, the other party left this place with a rumbling sound. Gu Zheng, who was already at the top of his throat, slowly fell back down.
When the sound completely disappeared, Gu Zheng slowly stood up. Unknowingly, his back was soaked in cold sweat. If the other party came in, he probably wouldn't even have the chance to run. It was too scary.
Only now did Gu Zheng feel his body swelling up. His blood once again boiled and flowed.
The meatball gave people real despair because the other party was too fast and had extraordinary strength. On the first floor, Gu Zheng saw many stone doors being broken by the other party. There were even some corners that were smashed by the other party.
The Ghost Woman was very strange. Along with her appearance, there was a kind of cold aura that constantly affected you. Coupled with the effect of the bell, it could make you unable to think and directly fall under the other party's influence.
In comparison, Gu Zheng was more willing to face the Ghost Woman. At least the other party's speed wasn't too fast. Although her movements were silent, the bell in her hand was a big flaw. As long as he didn't directly collide with the other party and was affected by the other party, he could easily avoid it.
Moreover, if he accidentally collided with the other party, it was relatively easy to shake off the other party. The other party's hearing and eyesight were average. Even in this place, Gu Zheng felt that as long as she broke a few more doors, she would probably lose track of him.
After a short rest, Gu Zheng walked out of the room.
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