Using this method, the four of them walked quite a distance. By this time, they had already gone around in circles in this cave. If they wanted to return to the cave entrance that was blocked by a large rock, it would be extremely difficult. Basically, they did not have much hope. But it really was true that the road ahead was long. The path really did turn back and forth between forks and dead ends. What was strange was that every time they went around a dead end, there was no sign on the forks.
How big could this small cave in the middle of the wilderness be? How big could it be that it could contain such a large space? Cheng Jiaxuan once again talked about the fallacy of being sucked into another time and space. After being yelled at several times by Li Yijie and Nangong Xue, he felt that it was no longer interesting, so he dropped the subject. He could only imagine the warmth of Jiang Liechen in his heart to provide some comfort.
After walking for an unknown period of time, Li Yijie sighed and said, "Xueer, I never thought that us martial brothers and sisters would have such an affinity with being 'suffocated to death'. I've escaped three times, and this time it's happening again. Could it be that we're destined to be trapped to death? " Nangong Xue's entire body trembled. She could not help but hold Li Yijie's hand tightly and said, "Don't say that, Shixiong. Don't say that. Prince Zhuang's mausoleum is such a dangerous place, yet we were able to escape unscathed. Don't tell me that we're willing to admit defeat in this small cave? "
Li Yijie said, "It's not that I'm willing to admit defeat. I'm just afraid that the situation won't allow me to not admit defeat …" Nangong Xue covered Li Yijie's mouth and said, "Don't say it. I won't allow you to say it. " Li Yijie nodded. Nangong Xue's hand gently stroked his lips and slowly cupped his face. Her fingers brushed against the bridge of his nose and cheeks. Under the dim light, the touch was especially real. Thinking that it would be difficult to see this kind of face again, he could no longer hold her in his arms. The rims of his eyes turned red. Li Yijie was also sad, so he did not have any superfluous words to comfort her. The two of them looked at each other like this, silently weeping.
Lu Qian couldn't take it anymore. He pretended to laugh and said, "Looks like you really can't make fun of people. Last time, I was outside with Xiao Xuan, and you were inside the stone statue. I was just a little late to save you. Now, give me karma. Let me accompany you and experience what it's like to be trapped. I wonder if there will be a good man waiting outside the cave to rejoice in my misfortune? "
Nangong Xue said, "Who said you saved us? Aren't you ashamed?! "Lu Qian choked back his anger and said," What? Didn't your senior martial brother tell you? Don't tell me he's bragging about how he learned martial arts and split the stone statue with one palm? You little fool, love the house and its crow. You believe everything he says, don't you? "Nangong Xue blushed and said," Senior brother, is … is he telling the truth? "
Li Yijie smiled faintly and said, "That's right. Brother Lu has indeed found his conscience and let others take the great risk of obtaining the Death Seeking Chop to save us first. You know, bandits can be kind sometimes. " He didn't really know how to quarrel with others, but in this dangerous situation, other than joking around to relax, he really couldn't think of a better way to do it. Nangong Xue laughed and said, "That's right. When a bandit leader is kind, that's even more … even more … hee hee."
Lu Qian didn't bicker. He laughed and said, "But you've been trapped three times, and I've only been able to save you once. Looking at it this way, it's still my gain." Nangong Xue chuckled and said, "What's there to be proud of? In the end, we're still going to die. What's the use of fighting over these useless things? You're the pot calling the kettle black. "
The four of them forced themselves to talk and laugh. After gathering some strength, they continued to walk forward for a while. Cheng Jiaxuan suddenly said, "This passage has many twists and turns, it's like a maze. Perhaps, someone really did build a treasure vault in this cave to deceive others. Sister Xueer, don't be nervous. Maybe this time we'll find a lot of gold, silver, and treasures. When the time comes, we'll each pick up a lot of things and go back. Then we'll have some face. "
Nangong Xue still held a grudge against Cheng Jiaxuan because she had supported Jiang Liechen earlier. Moreover, she also knew that this little girl was determined to be on his side, so she didn't want to talk to her.
She wanted to pretend that she didn't hear anything, but after thinking about it, she realized that she was just an infatuated girl who loved the wrong person. Her nature wasn't that bad. Moreover, they were all trapped in this cave at this time of the year, their lives and deaths were uncertain. What good would it do to fight for their lives? They should be in the same boat. She softened her tone and said, "Xiao Xuan, do you still love that Seven Demons Head? He doesn't care about your life at all. You see, he knows that you're in this cave, but even if he kills you, he doesn't care. "
She wanted to wake her up with words, but Cheng Jiaxuan nodded without hesitation and said, "Of course I do! Of course I love him. No matter what he does to me, my love for him won't change in the slightest. " She then sighed faintly and laughed bitterly, "You don't know, he doesn't care about my life at all. When I saved him that time, he told me that if it weren't for the fact that he couldn't move freely, he would have dealt with me, this … this … slut. "
She lifted her wrist and looked at the large scar that had formed not long ago. It was ferocious and terrifying. She sighed again and said, "But I don't blame him. If he wants me to die, no matter how unwilling I am, as long as he remembers me, I'd rather die to fulfill his wish, just like Miss Luojin. I won't disobey him in the slightest. I will never do that. If the husband is a boulder, the concubine is a reed. If the reed is sewn like silk, the boulder … he, he can do whatever he wants, I'll understand. Besides, I don't have the right to interfere with him. That will only make him hate me more. "
Nangong Xue was shocked and sighed. She said, "How can a man like that be worth you …" Cheng Jiaxuan smiled faintly and said, "Yes, I know it's not worth it, but I love him anyway. What can I do? When you truly love someone, how can you be controlled by reason? Do you dare to say that you're not like that? "
For a moment, Lu Qian thought of Nangong Xue, Nangong Xue thought of Li Yijie, and Li Yijie thought of the Imperial Concubine Shen Shiyun, who was decked out in gold and silver. These four people's experiences in love were all shockingly similar. Ordinary people would not be able to get what they wanted. They all sighed endlessly.
Li Yijie suddenly pressed his hand to his chest and coughed violently. Nangong Xue hurried forward to support him. She asked with concern, "Shixiong, you … how are you?" With great difficulty, Li Yijie swallowed a mouthful of blood back into his stomach. He said, "What I'm most worried about right now is the Qi Sha matter. Five of the treasures have been obtained by that devil, the Soul-Severing Tear and the Jueyin Zither are still missing. But based on his strength, the outcome is basically set in stone. Relying on those two treasures, it'll be difficult for him to change the universe. "
Nangong Xue said, "Don't worry, good and evil will be repaid. Jiang Liechen has done many evil deeds, his good days won't last long. If you also give up, how many people in the Wulin world will be able to resist him? Then the whole world will be finished. "Li Yijie angrily said," That's right. That's why we must not die here! Even if we only have one last breath left, we must fight him to the end. "Cheng Jiaxuan opened his mouth, but in the end he did not raise any objections. But in her heart, she still supported Jiang Liechen and would not waver.
It was hard to distinguish between dawn and dusk, and they did not know when. In the first few days, the four of them still had the strength to bicker and laugh, but now their bodies were completely drained of energy. They supported each other and dragged each other step forward with great difficulty. They had not eaten for a long time, and after enduring for a while, they no longer felt unbearable hunger. Other than the occasional burning sensation in their stomachs, everything else was normal. After being thirsty for a long time, although the urge to drink had subsided, their throats still felt as if they were being burned by thick smoke, or as if they were being cut by a knife. From time to time there was a strange taste in their mouths. In short, their heads were dizzy and their vision was blurry; it was unbearable suffering.
Cheng Jiaxuan could not bear suffering the most. After seeing another fork in the road, he finally surrendered. He called out, "I can't walk anymore … let's rest for a while … aiya, I can't, I really can't …" He sat down on the ground and leaned his head against the wall behind him. Because his shoulders were weak, his head slid down the wall and his ears touched the ground. His body went limp and turned into a pile of mud. He closed his eyes and took several deep breaths, feeling his consciousness gradually dissipating. He really wished he could fall into a deep sleep, only then would he feel comfortable.
Nangong Xue shouted, "Get up! Don't lie down! "As she said that, she reached out to pull her up. In a daze, Cheng Jiaxuan grabbed her wrist with both hands and said coquettishly, "Xueer Jiejie, no one wants to talk to me. Just stay with me. I'm alone, I'm very pitiful … "At the same time, he pulled her forcefully. Nangong Xue was already exhausted and could not stand steadily under her tug. "Aiya!" she cried out and fell down as well. The two of them were half leaning against the wall and half on the ground, squeezing each other as they leaned against each other.
Nangong Xue's mood had been too heavy for the past few days. Every nerve in her body was stretched taut. Now that she was relaxed, she heard a soft sound. She listened carefully and confirmed that she did not hear wrongly, but still wanted to find proof. She said, "Xiao Xuan, do you hear something? It's like … ticking, ticking, gurgling? Listen carefully. "
Cheng Jiaxuan did not pay her any attention. He said, "What … what … let me rest for a while. Hmm … "As he said that, he raised his hand and touched the wall, as if he thought it was someone else. The more Nangong Xue listened, the more she felt that something was amiss. She was even more unwilling to give up this rare chance of survival. He gently moved her head away from his body and stood up with the help of the wall. He said, "Shixiong, I think I hear the sound of water dripping over there. Come with me to take a look. "
Li Yijie also listened attentively. He waved his hands and said, "Where's the sound? You must have heard wrongly. You must have been too thirsty and that's why you're hallucinating. This is a sealed cave, how … how could there be a water source? "Lu Qian also said," That's right. At a time like this, the most important thing is to conserve your energy. "
Nangong Xue said angrily, "Fine, if you don't believe me and don't want to come with me, then so be it. I'll go by myself!" She stomped her foot and walked briskly towards the source of the sound.
Li Yijie thought about how they were not familiar with the terrain of this cave. Even if no one came in, who knew how many dangers were hidden inside? It was not safe for his Shimei to go by herself. Moreover, if he went with her, she would completely give up and not be deceived again. He called out, "Xueer, you're so impatient. I never said I wouldn't go." When Nangong Xue heard him, she immediately looked back and smiled. Her dimples were like a flower. Lu Qian was afraid that the two would leave them behind. He dragged Cheng Jiaxuan and hurriedly followed.
The four of them stumbled along the way, completely following Nangong Xue's directions. Finally, they turned into a corridor. The scene in front of them suddenly opened up. It was as if their eyes had lit up. They saw a large open space. There was much more light than before. The ground was large enough to sit on, and there were no rocks to disturb them.
However, this was secondary. The first thing that attracted their attention was the large pond in the middle of the cave. From time to time, bubbles would appear in the pond. When they reached the water's surface, they would explode with a 'pop' sound. Not long after, the flowing water would create several new bubbles. The water's surface was clear, but the ripples were blue. The spring water was beautiful and gentle. The light from the ripples blurred their vision. They could not see the bottom of the pond. But the water in this place was undoubtedly the clearest among all the mountain streams. Perhaps it was because the cave had been uninhabited for a long time, so there was no pollution.
When the four of them saw the pond water, they all swallowed their saliva. Li Yijie happily said, "This is good. We've found water to drink. We can hold on for a few more days. We won't die so quickly!" Lu Qian laughed and said, "Brother Li, let's compete to see who's the first to reach the pond and the first to drink the water. What do you think?" Li Yijie laughed and said, "What's so hard about that? I'll compete with you! "The two of them used their lightness kungfu to rush to the edge of the pond. They took out their bamboo tubes to draw water.
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