Candlelight flickered in one of the passageways, driving away the darkness and fear.
Meng Zhen heaved a sigh of relief after coming out and dispelled the fear and anxiety in her heart. Suddenly, she seemed to have thought of something and froze on the spot.
Not only her, even the black cat in front of her was dumbfounded.
It was back to the scene of a human and a cat staring at each other. The cat was still the same cat, but it was a pity that the human was no longer the same person.
After a while, the black cat broke the silence again. It had no choice but to do so because Meng Zhen had come out. However, where was Gu Zheng? Hence, it asked without hesitation.
"Where's Gu Zheng?"
"He seems to be still inside!"
Thinking about how he had jumped down with the mentality of cutting off all means of retreat, the moment he came out, he was ecstatic that he had escaped death. But then, he thought of a familiar figure inside, and the sky full of white light that was not dazzling.
She didn't realize it at first, but now, she understood before the black cat could speak.
Gu Zheng had gone in to save her. In the end, he bumped into her. Hence, she came out and he was trapped inside.
"How can we save him?"
Looking at the cracked mirror in front of her, Meng Zhen took a deep breath and asked with difficulty.
There weren't many places to hide inside. Once she was discovered by the other party, she would definitely die unless she was on the bridge.
However, the mirror in front of her was already broken. It seemed that the other party couldn't come out.
"You still have some conscience. Since he's out, follow me to find him."
The black cat stood up and stretched out its head. The ears on its head kept shaking as if it was trying to distinguish something. Soon, it glanced at Meng Zhen and said to her.
"He's out? That's great! "Meng Zhen heaved a sigh of relief and exclaimed in surprise.
"Of course. When you go down, bring a mirror with you. Otherwise, I'll be in deep trouble because of you."
The black cat said before jumping off the table and running forward.
Meng Zhen immediately followed after it so that she wouldn't lose it.
"Shouldn't he be the one looking for me? I'm the main character. "
This thought flashed through her mind. However, it was just a thought. Putting aside the fact that he had saved her life, she felt very guilty about what happened just now.
It did not take long for the black cat to figure out how to identify ghosts. It only needed to avoid a few ghosts before it found Gu Zheng walking on the third floor.
"I'm sorry! I really didn't see it. " Meng Zhen immediately apologized. His previous thoughts of messing with Gu Zheng were also shattered. After all, including this time, Gu Zheng had saved his life twice.
"I thought you did it on purpose!"
Gu Zheng looked at the other party and said unhappily on purpose.
He also recalled that Meng Zhen's situation seemed a little strange. However, he did not expect Meng Zhen to apologize as well. It seemed like the local Demon Souls here were also a little different. He was wondering how they were formed.
From his previous conversations with Baldy and the others, he also knew that Wen Tianhou's subordinates were very cruel and had great malice towards them.
"I'm sorry, I'm really sorry. I didn't think that the ghosts down there would affect me too much. I didn't notice it!" Meng Zhen quickly apologized again.
"It doesn't matter. In any case, the two of you will be completely free once you leave this place! Let's not waste any more time. I heard ghosts approaching here. Let's leave this place first. "
Gu Zheng did not say anything. The black cat beside him spoke first.
"I have a map here. We'll be out soon!" Meng Zhen quickly took out the things he had obtained.
"Let's talk while we walk!"
Gu Zheng only took a glance and saw that there were comprehensive markings on it. It could be said that with the markings on it, they could leave this place step by step.
"Of course it's because of me. Otherwise, how could you have gotten this? I even helped to light up all the candles here. I'm afraid you don't want to know why there are so many candles here." The black cat leading the way said without turning its head.
"Why?" When it said that, Gu Zheng became interested.
"According to my understanding, this treasure was not born here. It was deliberately left here by someone. Even a part of the treasure's function has been shut down and it has fallen into a state of hibernation. Otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to take over this place. The treasure's original intention was to find someone to help it out. However, there are no normal people here. There are rules, and we have to go through these rules before we can leave."
The black cat said eloquently in front of him.
"It can't be. It's been here since I was born. Who would leave such a powerful treasure here?" Meng Zhen said doubtfully.
"How would I know? The only thing I'm sure of is that if the Demon Fox did not interfere, it wouldn't be too difficult to leave. At least it wouldn't be so easy. It would take at least one-tenth of the time to leave, unless the memory of coming here is still in a damaged state."
"Then, the Demon Fox seemed to have found some parts of the treasure that were damaged. She abandoned her own body and prepared to enter this place by force. In other words, she is the treasure and the treasure is her. Unfortunately, how could this treasure be taken over by the other party so easily? However, the other party's efforts were not in vain. At least, they have completely controlled the exit. Some of the state affairs that you saw were modified by the other party according to the original ghost inside!"
"That's it?" Gu Zheng suddenly thought of a problem. He took a deep breath and asked.
"That's right. Those who failed and were caught by the Demon Fox and were captured by the ghost controlled by her won't die completely. Some of them were modified again. If it wasn't for the extremely strong rules here and the interference of the treasure itself, I reckon none of them would be able to leave." The black cat nodded its tail and said with certainty.
"It can't be. Is there no resistance here at all?" Meng Zhen asked curiously.
"There is, but it's a long story. Anyway, the treasure itself is more or less disturbed by the other party. It seems to have turned a little dark. I also found a trace of the other party's loophole. That's why I was able to survive until now. The only thing is that I can't do anything here. Once I do, I will be killed by the will of the treasure itself!" The black cat paused and revealed the truth.
The pause was fleeting, but it was still noticed by Gu Zheng who was behind. He suddenly became vigilant.
When he first saw Wu Fan, he knew that the other party wouldn't harm him. Otherwise, he wouldn't have taken the risk to go there. However, this black cat gave him a feeling that it wasn't so honest.
The first time they met, it wanted to lie to him. However, Wu Fan didn't know much about it and didn't say much.
However, what the black cat said just now didn't seem to have any problems. Some of the things it said were even more accurate than what Wu Fan said. There were also some things that were similar. However, there was a trace of warning.
The black cat must have some lies mixed in with it. He was afraid that it would be ninety percent true and one false. Unfortunately, he couldn't tell where the black cat was lying.
However, he was wary of the black cat. He didn't believe that it would be so nice and not have its own plans.
After listening to the black cat rambling on about the secrets of this place, they left. Meng Zhen took out the map and started to lead them to open the traps one by one.
With the black cat, the probability of them encountering ghosts was greatly reduced. They could always avoid them in advance. If they couldn't avoid them, they would hide at the side. The ghosts couldn't find them at all.
Even so, it took them more than ten days to open the last trap.
"We can finally leave. It wasn't easy!" Meng Zhen looked at the last barrier in front of them and said with relief.
"Actually, it wasn't easy, but it wasn't easy either. As long as we stay here for ten years, most of the traps here will be opened. However, at that time, the number of ghosts will double. Moreover, there will be an even more terrifying ghost. Although it's more difficult, at least we won't have to face the headache-inducing traps!" the black cat said after passing through the previous barrier.
"Is that so? I thought that most of us wouldn't be able to pass through here. These traps are too torturous. "Meng Zhen was startled but still said.
"You're right. Most of them were killed by that terrifying ghost! I can't do anything about it. "the black cat said.
"Buzz buzz."
As Gu Zheng stepped into the corridor behind them, there was a sudden vibration in the air. At the same time, deep behind them, there was the sound of traps being opened.
Gu Zheng was shocked to see that in less than three breaths of time, the tunnel that had been opened in front of them appeared again, completely blocking them from entering.
"Stop looking. As long as we leave, it will be like this. We have to wait for the next person to come."
Seeing Gu Zheng and Meng Zhen in a daze, the black cat explained.
Gu Zheng nodded, turned around, and walked forward. Meng Zhen followed behind him. The black cat looked at Gu Zheng who was walking in front and followed them.
The corridor wasn't long. Soon, they walked out of it.
There was a flowing stream, a small bridge, and lotus flowers. There was even a faint floral fragrance in the air.
After Gu Zheng walked out of the tunnel, he seemed to have appeared in a backyard.
In the middle of the small courtyard, there was a small pond. The lotus flowers were green and green, and drops of rain still lingered on them. There was a stone bridge paved with white stones, and a looming white fog rose in the distance, hiding many of the scenery.
Beside the rockery, there were many unknown red flowers in full bloom. It was like a fairyland. It was beautiful.
This caused them, who had just come out of the bloody cave, to be momentarily stunned.
"The way back is gone!"
Meng Zhen looked behind him. The tunnel had turned into a wooden wall. There was no way back.
"We definitely can't go back! Look, the Lotus Boat is here! "The black cat walked forward and stood on the handrail of the corridor. It stretched out a front paw and said.
Gu Zheng looked in the direction it was pointing at. On the other side of the pond, a lotus boat that could seat two people was slowly approaching. Wherever it passed, all the lotuses in front of it would make way for it. Finally, the boat stopped at the side of the stone bridge in front and waited.
"Young lady, you can go up first. This boat will send you to the lower level. As long as you pass, you will be teleported away." The black cat turned its head and said to Meng Zhen.
"What about him?" Meng Zhen asked instinctively. She felt that something was wrong and asked again.
"I mean, if I can't pass, will he also be able to pass?"
"Don't worry. From here onwards, you are completely separated. Your life and death has nothing to do with him!" The black cat said calmly.
"I don't know what you want to do. But I want to say that if you have any business and have the opportunity to come to the capital, I will be waiting there. No matter what it is, as long as it's not too much, I will agree to it. After all, I owe you. This is a symbol of our friendship. At least those of the same kind will not make things difficult for you!"
Meng Zhen said to Gu Zheng with a solemn expression. At the same time, he pulled out a black crystal brush from his bosom. It was only the size of Gu Zheng's thumb, but it exuded a majestic aura.
"Alright, it seems like you have the confidence to go out! Congratulations. "Gu Zheng hesitated for a moment, but still took it and said.
"As long as I recover my cultivation, I have the confidence. I hope you can come out too!" Meng Zhen raised the corner of her mouth and her eyes were full of confidence.
After saying that, she boarded the Lotus Boat without looking back. Then, she stood on the boat and looked at Gu Zheng.
For a quarter of an hour, both sides did not move or speak. It was only when the Lotus Boat under Meng Zhen seemed to have understood that Gu Zheng was not coming up that it started to move slowly and turned back along the path it came from.
"Where will she go?" Gu Zheng looked at the figure of the other party disappearing into the white fog and looked at the black cat below.
"There is an exit that leads directly to the third level. As long as you pass that level's test, you can take the last boat and leave this place." The black cat said slowly.
"Then where do I go?" Gu Zheng looked around. In the zigzag corridor, he did not see any room or fork in the road.
"Follow me. Are you sure you want to go? If you want, you can wait for the boat to come back. Once you go, you can't turn back. Moreover, you won't even have a way to leave. "The black cat confirmed again.
"No need to doubt. Lead the way!"
Gu Zheng knew that he also had to pass the third level's test. The only difference was that he had to go through there to open the passage to the core where the Demon Fox was hidden.
"I won't say much. I wish you good luck!"
The black cat jumped down and led the way slowly.
Gu Zheng followed behind the black cat. However, his eyes were looking at the scenery outside. He was thinking about everything carefully.
He knew that once he entered the third level, his memories here would be temporarily blocked until he passed the test. However, he did not know what the final test was. According to the black cat, it was an environment that could pass off as real.
There, he would recover his cultivation. However, all his memories would disappear. The opponent's strength was also very strong. However, it was not impossible to pass.
Once he was defeated, he would die.
Gu Zheng looked at the black cat leading him in this huge corridor. He did not know how big it was. However, he knew that after walking one round, it took him half a day.
Looking at the place where they came from, the black cat's figure disappeared in front of him. Gu Zheng paused for a moment. Then, he followed the black cat.
As his body seemed to pass through a layer of water, Gu Zheng saw the black cat again. It was waiting for him in front. After looking at him, it did not say anything and continued to walk forward.
However, Gu Zheng noticed that the scenery outside had changed. Moreover, it was a complete change.
The original lotus pond had disappeared. The rockery and stone bridge were gone. Instead, it had become a pool of black water. Just like the black water he saw previously, it was dead silent. There was no life at all.
However, the corridor around them did not change at all.
"We have returned to the upper level. In fact, we are walking down from the outer area. You can't see the structure here. We have to return to the first level. Only there can we enter the Demon Fox's lair."
Perhaps the black cat saw Gu Zheng's confusion. The black cat spoke in front of him.
"I just have to pass through there?" Gu Zheng nodded. Even if the black cat could not see, he still asked.
"Yes. The exit is the entrance. After passing through there and the third level's test, you will be almost at the other party's place. I don't know the details. However, as long as you pass the third level's test, your memory will be restored. You can rest assured."
The black cat did not stop at all. It looked as if it was a matter of course.
"Got it!"
Gu Zheng glanced outside again. He seemed to be checking the situation of the black water. However, he remembered that Wu Fan told him that he must get the core of the Demon Soul. The two seemed to be different.
However, he still chose to believe Wu Fan. In the end, he did not even care about his life. He would not lie to him.
Haha!
As they circled around the area once more, the black water in front of them disappeared as well. It turned into a small mountain range, towering and different from each other. He thought that he would see a ship.
The black cat continued to walk forward. It did not explain anything.
Soon, the third and fourth rounds came.
The third circle was a continuous stretch of palaces. However, all of them were made out of ancient wood. They were very large, but they looked very small. It was as if they were paintings. This reminded Gu Zheng of the wooden house that he first came to.
On the fourth lap, the center suddenly changed. It turned into pitch-black soil, and there was nothing there. The originally bright sky also darkened. On the corridor, flowers emitting red light also appeared without any warning. It was as if they had been there all along, illuminating the surroundings with a red light.
However, it looked more like a blood-red color. It revealed an incomparably strange aura.
Before they reached the fifth round, after half a round, a wooden door blocked their way.
It was a very ordinary wooden door. It was not much different from the one Gu Zheng saw before. It was just slightly bigger and completely blocked the corridor.
On the top, there was a circular groove on the left and right sides. There was also an intersection in the middle. One side was on one side and the other side was on the other side, forming a groove.
"Take out your core golden jades. Those ordinary ones are useless. It's best to throw them away." The black cat said to Gu Zheng at this time.
"I don't have any ordinary golden jades. If you know what happened to me before, you would know that I didn't have the time to look for them." Gu Zheng thought and shook his head. At the same time, he took out three core golden jades.
"One is yours. The other two should be given to me by the other party."
"That's right. Because only three can enter. Not one less." The black cat smiled. It was as if it was sure that Gu Zheng had core golden jades on him.
After all, one was given to him by the other party. One was snatched by that despicable woman. The last one should be obtained by Gu Zheng on the second level. Otherwise, how could he control the body?
Gu Zheng did not say anything. He put the golden jades in his hand one by one. They fit perfectly.
As the three golden jades were put in, there was a flash of golden light. The wooden door in front of them disappeared. The corridor behind them also disappeared. It was replaced by a small courtyard. They were standing at the entrance of the courtyard.
Gu Zheng looked around. There was still no change in the surroundings. His eyes narrowed slightly. Without hesitation, he walked in.
"Do your best! Here's your elixir. "
A green elixir flew from behind and landed in Gu Zheng's palm.
He found that his surroundings had changed completely.
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