When his teammates were mentioned, Shi Cheng's expression became much more serious. He sighed softly and turned away, behind him still only endless darkness.
"There were four of us this time, but the tomb is dangerous. We got separated when we came down from the tomb guardian beast. We considered going up first, but there are more dangers than on the way we came."
"Oh, right! And that passageway next door too."
Shi Cheng clenched his fist and pounded the wall, his tone annoyed.
"They fell together at first, and I could still hear their voices, but after a while they all disappeared, and I couldn't detect any vital signs. I don't know if they're dead or alive."
As he spoke, he saw Jiang Nuo raise his hand and place it on the stone wall, as if he was carefully feeling it. He couldn't help but fall silent and look at Jiang Nuo with hope in his eyes.
" God Nuo, can you find them?"
Jiang Nuo slowly made a peace sign, then bent one finger. "Bad news, there's no life next door."
"Then... is there any good news?" Song Zheng asked tentatively, afraid that Jiang Nuo would bring even worse news.
"Have."
Jiang Nuo bent his remaining finger as well. " Simazi's goal is to connect with the Ghost Prince and the depths of the earth, so he needs to ensure that everyone he brings in is alive."
"So even if they disappeared, at least they were alive before reaching the deepest part of the earth."
Song Zheng understood immediately and breathed a sigh of relief.
If so many people died, this case would truly be a tragedy.
Si Yan: "We need to get to the depths of the earth before Simazi."
"But young master, this is the deepest tomb chamber that ordinary people can withstand. The further we go, the more gloomy it becomes, and these people may be corroded by the yin energy."
Shi Cheng glanced at Da Zhu and the others, "Are you sure you want to follow?"
He assumed that Da Zhu was a villager who had come from nearby to join the fun, since it was said that there were many treasures in this tomb.
"My life is about to end, what's there to fear about being corrupted by yin energy?"
Da Zhu, who had already woken up, spoke weakly, but without any hesitation, he leaned on Old Sun to stand up and felt a deep sense of warmth upon seeing their normal human faces.
"... Ah, okay." Shi Cheng didn't understand, but said no more.
"I know how to get down."
He led the way, habitually holding a knife in his hand to prevent any dangerous situations from arising.
Led by Shi Cheng, they finally left the seemingly endless passageway, and the ghosts that Jiang Nuo had killed could no longer stop them.
call out.
The moment they left the passageway and stepped onto the steps of another tomb chamber, the mechanism sprang into action.
Shi Cheng reacted immediately, charging forward with his twin swords. The substance shot out by the mechanism was liquid, accompanied by a strong smell of blood. The sound of corrosion could be clearly heard when it hit the ground, let alone when it hit a person.
Jiang Nuo stopped and looked up at Shi Cheng, who was about to close the mechanism. Suddenly, her eyes narrowed as she noticed the wear and tear on the mechanism.
On the upper floors, they had encountered similar traps, but they were badly worn out; it must have taken Si Yan some effort to place the stones. The ones here, however, are quite new.
It doesn't seem like no one has ever tried it before; it's more like... they changed the location later and then released it just as they entered.
" Simazi."
Jiang Nuo murmured, then suddenly chuckled, quite intrigued, "He's very fast."
The interplay between Shi Cheng and the mechanism attracted the attention of many people present. Song Zheng was frightened by his extraordinary reaction speed and strength, and then looked at Si Yan, the young master of the Dao Xuan Association.
We haven't seen Si Yan make a move much along the way; could it be that he's really being kept by Jiang Nuo?
Si Yan sensed the gaze and looked back quietly.
Song Zheng awkwardly looked away and chuckled.
"I must say, Shi Cheng has a really great figure."
Jiang Nuo suddenly felt a bit sentimental. She touched her stomach and noticed she had abs, but not many; she attributed it all to milk tea and fried chicken.
"I hope the association also offers physical training courses."
Si Yan turned her eyes slightly, a hint of jealousy in her eyes, and held Jiang Nuo's hand, secretly reaching inside her clothes, her voice low and soft.
"I have one too."
"Abs, feel them."
Jiang Nuo couldn't help but find it a little funny, and without any hesitation, she touched it, deliberately teasing, "It feels nice, but it doesn't seem as powerful as Shi Cheng's."
He had barely finished speaking when Si Yan looked up with a wronged expression, her phoenix eyes glistening with tears. "It's one thing for Nuonuo to praise others in front of me, but she even criticized me."
Si Yan was adept at acting cute in front of Jiang Nuo. She would finish her sentence and then raise her voice at the end, as if she were sulking as she removed the hand that was on her waist.
Jiang Nuo couldn't stop laughing, and his signature scumbag line came out in a second. "Then what should we do? Why don't you go back and practice more?"
That's infuriating; it still shows they think he's no good.
Si Yan gritted her teeth in anger and went back to forbid Shi Cheng from wearing tight-fitting combat suits.
"Practice more, you make it sound so easy." Si Yan pinched Jiang Nuo's cheeks, her tone extremely frustrated. "I'm not in good health, what if I faint?"
Jiang Nuo's voice was muffled as she touched Si Yan's abs through his clothes, "No, no, I was just kidding."
Just then, Shi Cheng had already sealed off the mechanisms on both sides, sheathed his sword, and walked back. Eager to receive praise from his idol, he walked towards Jiang Nuo's side without hesitation.
" God Nuo, what do you think of my skills?"
Si Yan's eyes were deep and unfathomable as she quietly glanced sideways.
To avoid being caught in the crossfire, Song Zheng, with great foresight, pulled Zhang Lin back two steps.
Old Sun and Da Zhu were confused, but they followed suit and stepped back.
"Yes, yes, very good."
Jiang Nuo clapped, but didn't offer much comment; otherwise, she would have been truly jealous.
Unfortunately, Shi Cheng's thought process was too simple, and he immediately took it as a great compliment, looking at Jiang Nuo with even more fervor.
"It's wonderful to have gained God Nuo's approval."
Si Yan: "... Shi Cheng."
"Hey, what's wrong, young master?"
Shi Cheng was still excited and grinned at Si Yan.
"If you wear the tight-fitting combat suit again, you'll get two extra performance reviews."
Si Yan's voice was calm, but it carried a hint of resentment no matter how you listened to it.
Shi Cheng: "..."
The bared teeth retracted in a second.
He watched Si Yan walk forward, bewildered and miserable.
Why?!
Isn't it said that people have freedom of dress these days?
Jiang Nuo smiled and patted Shi Cheng on the shoulder as she walked over. "Don't worry, Si Yan was just joking."
He'll defend the interests of his fans!
He deliberately slowed his pace with his Si Yan, making no attempt to hide the smile in his eyes.
As Song Zheng followed, he patted Shi Cheng on the shoulder.
"You're really quite naive."
Shi Cheng:???
Jiang Nuo caught up with Si Yan, coughed twice deliberately, and stepped forward with her hands behind her back, tilting her head to look, " Si Yan?"
Si Yan gave a soft snort.
" Little Lucky Star ~"
Jiang Nuo's tone was cheerful as she nudged Si Yan's shoulder, "Are you really angry?"
Something's not right. Si Yan is definitely up to no good.
Jiang Nuo poked Si Yan's cheek again, "If you still ignore me, then you can just leave... Ouch."
Before he could finish speaking, Si Yan grabbed him around the waist and hugged him tightly. " Nuonuo, that's so mean! Don't tell me you're already tired of me?"
"No, absolutely not." Jiang Nuo protested, cupping Si Yan's face and giving him a quick kiss. "You're the most beautiful and the most amazing person in the whole world!"
Si Yan hummed softly again, whispering affectionate words in Jiang Nuo's ear before they happily took each other's hands and continued forward.
Jiang Nuo: "..."
He silently clutched his lower back, already feeling discomfort.