Chapter 52. The King of Qin walks around the pillar
Chapter 52: 52. The King of Qin walks around the pillar
The tunnels were not interconnected, many areas were collapsed and blocked, necessitating detours.
No wonder Nie Xiaoqian took the initiative to guide Fang Zhou; he might have gotten lost if he were on his own.
According to Nie Xiaoqian, these tunnels were secretly constructed by the monks of the former Lanruo Temple, but the reason for their construction was unknown.
They reached the end of the tunnel, where Nie Xiaoqian opened a door and floated out to scout the surroundings before beckoning Fang Zhou to come out.
The outside was still shrouded in thick fog, preventing Fang Zhou from discerning their location, but with Nie Xiaoqian as a guide, they avoided wandering aimlessly.
In the fog, occasional ghostly figures or demons appeared, but with Nie Xiaoqian’s help and cover, Fang Zhou remained undetected.
Nie Xiaoqian explained that these demons originally lived in Wild Tomb Ridge and the nearby mountains. They were captured personally by the Seven Mysterious Yin Gods to guard Lanruo Temple, calling them a bunch of unfortunate souls.
After avoiding several patrols, Nie Xiaoqian finally brought Fang Zhou to the entrance of the dungeon, which turned out to be an old well.
Nie Xiaoqian pointed to the well and said to Fang Zhou, “The entrance to the dungeon is at the bottom of this well. I’ve entered it once by chance. Inside, there’s a giant phagocyte guarding it, and Hero Yan is locked in the deepest part of the dungeon.”
She paused, then continued apologetically, “My mana is weak, and I won’t be much help inside. I’ll stay outside and guard for you, Master Immortal. If anyone comes, I’ll send a warning in time.”
Fang Zhou did not expect Nie Xiaoqian to accompany him down, so he bowed politely, “Then I’ll be troubling you.”