Master Liao shared his experience.
It was certainly out of the ordinary.
The grave deep in the mountains had clearly been strange, yet he had found no clues whatsoever.
Something so bizarre.
Even Master Jin, who had grown accustomed to all manner of evil spirits on the Icefield.
Was somewhat surprised.
"You must think me a fool."
"Seeing this strange grave just reminded me of a few things from the past. I've made a fool of myself in front of an expert like you, Master Jin."
Master Liao cupped his fist in his palm.
"You're too modest, Master Liao. What you experienced was truly uncanny."
"It sends chills down my spine."
"The more you think about it, the more terrifying it gets."
Master Jin responded courteously.
He looked at the grave in the distant blue light. So far, he had sensed no curse at all. But just as in the story Master Liao had told, some abnormalities might be hidden very deep.
Perhaps.
This eerie thing had already begun attacking them and was secretly preparing to devour them all.
"Stay alert."
"If you notice anything unusual, even if something just feels wrong."
"Report it immediately."
"Don't hold anything back."
He called out.
The group was moving briskly, but the blue light covered such a broad stretch of the horizon that even after some time, it felt as though they had put no distance between themselves and it.
This made Master Jin frown.
The Icefield in the darkness held more than just that blue light. He could not be certain whether other evil spirits lurked nearby.
Just as he was considering what to do.
He suddenly saw the blue glow begin to contract.
It was like a lamp.
Being slowly dimmed, its light drawing back.
"Hm?"
"What's going on?"
The change