【Texture】(162, 163)

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Author: Wandering Traveler,
November 3, 2016,
first published on sis, Chapter 162.
Wang Lie stared at the stone statue for a few seconds, then sighed, turned around, and shook his head, saying,
"I didn't expect it to be something like this. No wonder Daye, Rinpoche, and several hundred others had to move elsewhere
. We shouldn't stay here any longer; let's move quickly. That thing looks slow, but it can cover
a long distance in a single step. Chunri's judgment was correct; in ten minutes at most, it will reach our current location."
Seeing Wang Lie turn to clear a path, Xiao Suyan and I also started
running with him towards the entrance of the Burial Valley to the south.
After running for a while, Xiao Suyan suddenly spoke up, "Don't you guys feel something's off?"
Seeing my blank expression, Wang Lie realized the reason for Xiao Suyan's question. He turned and
looked back as he ran, saying, "Something's definitely wrong. That stone seems to be moving faster and faster!"
Hearing Wang Lie's confirmation, I quickly focused my attention and soon noticed that the stone statue's movement rhythm and frequency
had suddenly increased significantly in a short period of time.
"Could it have noticed us and started speeding up?" Xiao Suyan asked.
"It might not just be us. Look, there are other people running this way!" Wang Lie pointed to the surrounding
area in the distance. With the light of dawn, Xiao Suyan and I noticed that
there were other scattered fleeing people in the area around us.
Among the fleeing people, several familiar figures came into my view.
About a hundred meters to our right and rear, Guan Yueran and several Baihui Group employees were helping
Sun Ming, desperately fleeing south… They had probably been in our sights for a while
, but because of the darkness, we hadn't noticed them. Now that it was daylight, we realized their
presence.
Besides them, at roughly the same distance to our left, several other fleeing
individuals appeared, including Tan Yixin, whom I had met a few times before.
After a moment's thought, I quickly understood why they were there. I recalled that
during their escape in the night under the cover of thunderstorms, they seemed to have fled towards the northwest of the camp, and they must have
found a place to hide after running some distance. And this giant stone statue seemed to have
appeared from the northwest of the camp; they were probably among the first to encounter it.
After the statue appeared, Daye… Rinpoche's group of armed men fled southeast from the camp, inadvertently blocking
Guan Yueran and her group's escape route to the east. Forced to flee south, they
ended up on the same route we were traveling.
"Who are these people?" Wang Lie asked, looking around at me and Xiao Suyan.
"They're the Baihui Group employees who escaped during the thunderstorm yesterday when you and Xia Jiang were there!" I quickly
confirmed.
"So they're friends?"
"You could say that!" I nodded.
Hearing this, Wang Lie slowed his pace. Guan Yueran and Tan Yixin's groups
also noticed us and converged on our location.
Soon, the three groups naturally came together.
Knowing the giant stone statue was rapidly approaching, we didn't exchange pleasantries
, just nodded to each other, and then continued running south.
Compared to our group and Tan Yixin's group, Guan Yueran and others appeared more exhausted because they were carrying the injured Sun Ming.
Despite Sun Ming's extraordinary efforts to move forward, he still seriously slowed down the entire team.
Noticing the stone statue's increasing speed and pace, and its growing proximity, Sun Ming sighed
and forcefully pushed away Guan Yueran and another Baihui Group employee who was supporting him, saying, "Don't worry about me, you
guys run. I've been a burden to you for too long."
After being pushed away, Guan Yueran immediately took Sun Ming's arm again, excitedly shouting, "
Brother Sun Ming, we've run so far! The Burial Valley is just ahead. If we can escape into the thick fog at the valley entrance
, we should be safe. Giving up now would mean all our previous efforts have been wasted!"
"Don't say that! It's Ah Cong and me who have caused this! So many people have died these past few days, it's all our
fault! If you keep carrying me, we definitely won't be able to escape into the thick fog in time. Don't worry about me anymore, let
me stay here..." Sun Ming said sadly, trying to break free from Guan Yueran's grasp. Their
movements further slowed the entire group's pace...
At this moment, we finally saw the entrance to the Burial Valley, shrouded in a ghastly white mist.
The crowd gathering on the outer edge of the mist also began to appear faintly in my sight.
"One kilometer, at most one kilometer!" I shouted to the others in the group, turning
back to look at the giant stone statue behind us. This glance filled me with an indescribable fear!
Without realizing it, the giant stone statue was less than 500 meters away...
Only now did I truly see its appearance!
The giant stone statue was estimated to be about thirty meters tall, its design resembling a warrior clad in simple leather armor
! Its right hand held a massive stone sword shaped like a bronze sword. Its limbs were thick, its overall appearance extremely primitive,
yet exuding an extreme savagery...
It looked down upon us, these fleeing refugees like ants, its heavy
footsteps relentlessly approaching.
"...Yes, it seems to be the largest stone statue next to the cliff carvings!" As I watched the statue approach,
I finally realized its origin. Not only that, but upon seeing the giant statue clearly, I was reminded of the two bronze warrior puppets on either side of the large cauldron in the Phoenix Mountain Prison Sacrifice Pit! For some reason, 　　I felt a certain similarity
between the two .

Just as I was reeling from the shock, I heard Wang Lie's shout. "...Run! The Burial
Valley is just ahead! Once we're in the fog, it shouldn't be able to see us!"
Encouraged by Wang Lie, everyone in the group began their final sprint. Xiao Suyan noticed
Sun Ming's condition, went straight to Sun Ming's side, and without a word, forcibly hoisted Sun Ming onto his shoulder and
sprinted towards the valley entrance.
Wang Lie, however, turned around and headed towards the giant stone statue...
"Wang Lie, what are you doing?" I shouted at Wang Lie after noticing this. Xiao
Suyan turned around and yelled at me. "What are you doing? Buy some time! Forget about it, let's run!"
Hearing Xiao Suyan's words, after weighing the pros and cons, I ultimately didn't recklessly follow Wang Lie to the stone statue, but
instead ran with the crowd towards the edge of the thick fog at the valley entrance.
"Is he crazy? Can an ordinary person's flesh and blood handle that thing?" I
shouted incredulously at Xiao Suyan as I ran. They seemed to have whispered something to each other earlier, their actions clearly
planned.
"...There's no other way! If no one goes to stop it, nine out of ten people here will be caught
and killed!" Xiao Suyan replied, carrying Sun Ming as he ran. From his words,
I could basically confirm that Wang Lie's actions were indeed the result of his consultation.
"You bastard, if you wanted to leave someone to stop it, why didn't you go? He's injured!"
Hearing my curses, Xiao Suyan retorted angrily, "Do you think I'm afraid to go?
He insisted on going himself. He said only if he went could we possibly escape unscathed." As
soon as Xiao Suyan finished speaking, I saw the crowd gathered at the edge of the thick fog at the valley entrance gasp in unison
! Knowing it would slow me down, I still glanced back as I ran.
Not far behind, Wang Lie's tiny figure blocked the path of the mountain-like stone giant…
The giant noticed Wang Lie approaching, but it didn't stop, merely
swinging its right stone sword at him seemingly casually. The fluid movement was hard to believe, given its previous sluggishness
.
The giant's agility seemed to exceed Wang Lie's expectations; before his very eyes, the massive stone sword
struck him…
The giant sword in the giant's hand was also carved from stone, shaped like a sword, but the blade
was more accurately described as a stone club. Even so, one could imagine
the result of being struck by such an object.
But just when everyone thought Wang Lie would be sent flying by the impact, he suddenly spread his limbs,
defying the laws of physics, and pressed himself against the blade. Simultaneously, he flipped himself onto the stone sword, his feet seemingly
glued to it by a suction force. He then began running rapidly, ascending along the sword's edge, the colossus's wrist, and
its arm. As he ran, he pointed rapidly at the statue's body,
causing a series of explosions.
To others, it appeared Wang Lie was throwing some kind of explosive at the colossus, but I knew he
was using his most proficient technique, the "Yin-Yang Tai Chi Break," to launch a continuous attack…
Normally, this attack method, relying on the violent collision of Yin and Yang energies to create a gas explosion-like effect
, could easily cause serious injury to the human body and also possess considerable power when applied to objects. But against
this stone colossus, it was like a mosquito biting an elephant. Although
stone fragments flew everywhere around the colossus, they couldn't cause any substantial damage!
However, it wasn't entirely without effect. Amidst the rapid explosions caused by Wang Lie, the colossus's relentless pursuit finally slowed, and it clearly shifted its attention to 　　Wang Lie, who
had climbed to its shoulder .
As it turned its head to face Wang Lie, several more violent explosions occurred on its head
! The colossus emitted a tremendous sound. Caught off guard, several fleeing escapees
stumbled and fell to the ground in terror.
Fortunately, most of the escapees were already very close to the dense fog at the entrance.
Those who had arrived earlier and were waiting at the edge of the fog rushed over, dragging and pulling everyone back to their original
waiting positions.
Xiao Suyan, carrying Sun Ming, and I were the last to arrive. Upon arriving, Xiao Suyan didn't even bother to
exchange pleasantries with Huang Yandong, Ma Guofu, and the others, and immediately started shouting at everyone, "Is everyone here? If you're here, go in immediately!"
"...But Mr. Wang is still over there! Aren't we going to wait for him?" Ma Guofu, at this moment, seemed
quite loyal, pointing to Wang Lie, who was harassing the colossus like a flea hundreds of meters away!
"What are we waiting for? That guy's vitality is more tenacious than a cockroach. Even if we all die here
, he won't die! Stop talking nonsense, everyone go into the fog!" Xiao Suyan glanced at
the people on site, then carried Sun Ming and charged into the fog first...
"We're in! Don't scatter! Everyone stay together and don't act on your own! If you get separated and
wander off, you might get lost in the fog. Keep your distance from others within sight!" Chunri shouted
a reminder to the people. At her signal, the crowd waiting outside the fog began to move forward in an orderly fashion.
"Don't worry about Wang Lie. Since he dared to actively harass and hinder that thing, he must be confident of escaping unscathed!"
Huang Yandong saw that I was just standing there nervously watching Wang Lie's battle with the giant statue, so he came to my side and said to me.
"Besides, we still have the Goddess of Fortune with us now, so there's really nothing to worry about." After saying that, seeing that I
didn't react, Huang Yandong shook his head and turned to follow the others into the fog. Before long
, most of the people on site, following Chunri's instructions and arrangements, lined up and left the spot one by one. Only
Chunri, Guanxue, and a few other "holy maidens," along with Ma Guofu, Song Kui, and two or three others, remained. Because they possessed firearms
, they voluntarily stayed behind to cover the rear.
Several hundred meters away, the colossus had stopped advancing, its entire body focused on dealing with the runners on its back.
Wang Lie relentlessly leaped and attacked the colossus. The massive stone arm lashed out, pounding its own body,
trying to crush Wang Lie to death. However, Wang Lie repeatedly and successfully dodged the colossus's blows.
Although it seemed to be escaping unscathed, I noticed Wang Lie's movements were gradually slowing down. Clearly, his
series of wide-ranging maneuvers was severely exhausting him. Just then, accompanied by
the roar of motorcycle engines, more than ten motorcyclists unexpectedly appeared on the eastern horizon of the valley entrance…
Noticing this, Wang Lie finally leaped off the colossus and charged towards our
location with all his might.
The colossus pounded its body a few more times before noticing that Wang Lie had escaped. Then,
it let out that same furious roar again and charged towards our location.
Wang Lie ran very fast, but the giant statue could cover more than ten meters in a single stride. After only two or three steps, it caught
up with Wang Lie again and slammed its paw down...
At that moment, I was astonished to see two transparent wings, one black and one white, suddenly appear behind Wang Lie.
In the instant the wings appeared, Wang Lie's body moved forward hundreds of meters in mid-air. With this instantaneous speed
, the giant statue's paw missed its target.
After moving, Wang Lie seemed to have finally exhausted his last bit of strength. After landing, he knelt on the ground,
trying to support himself with his hands twice, but he couldn't stand up again.
"I'll go save Liangyi. You immediately follow the group inside..." Realizing that I wanted to run to save people
, Chunri rushed to my side and forcefully pushed me into the thick fog. Then, in a flash, she disappeared behind me. Although
I hadn't known Chunri for long, I knew she was a woman of her word.
Since she had gone to help Wang Lie, he should be able to reach his destination safely. After confirming this, I followed Ma Guofu, Song Kui, and the others,
keeping pace with the figures ahead.
Sure enough, just seconds later, Chunri helped Wang Lie quickly arrive behind us.
Wang Lie, realizing everyone had safely entered the misty valley entrance, breathed a sigh of relief, smiled at me, and said,
"That thing, as I expected, dared not approach this dense fog. It seems we're safe now that we're in." Then,
turning to Chunri, he said, "...Next, how do we get through the mist! If I'm not mistaken, your natal
demon lord should have told you, right?"
Hearing Wang Lie's question, I asked him in surprise, "Didn't you say that with Xia Jiang here, we
could get through the mist into the valley? Were you just bluffing before?"
Wang Lie laughed. "You're right, bringing Xia Jiang through the mist was just my guess!
I'm not sure if it's right or wrong! But I know that your demon girlfriend who designed this whole trap must know
the correct way to get through the mist. Since she's so determined to get us into the Burial Valley, she must have found a way to tell us
how. Otherwise, why would she lead us this way?"
Hearing Wang Lie say this, I suddenly felt like I'd been tricked...
Chunri said expressionlessly from the side, "The correct way to get through does indeed require Miss Xia in the group,
but besides that, we also need to find a way to entertain the ancestral souls of the ancient people!"
"Entertain the ancestral souls of the ancient people? Can you explain it more clearly?" Wang Lie
was completely unconcerned about my dissatisfaction with him at this moment, and was only focused on asking Chunri!
"The Burial Valley is the resting place of our ancient ancestors! Whenever a new deity appears and attempts to
enter the depths of the fairyland through the Burial Valley, the souls of the ancient ancestors awaken and open a secret passage!
While opening the secret passage, the souls of the ancestors create a mist around the Burial Valley to block unauthorized individuals! Therefore,
if anyone other than the deities wants to use this opportunity to cross the Burial Valley, they need to find a way to make
the souls of the ancestors willingly abandon the mist's obstruction! Only then can they successfully pass through the mist! According to her, the souls of the ancestors
have been bored here for too long, they're very restless. If we can make them happy, they will give up trying to confuse those who enter,
allowing them to pass through the mist and enter the Burial Valley smoothly!" Haruhi paused here before continuing,
"And the way to make the ancestors happy is to provide them with some form of entertainment. She said someone in our group happened to be
carrying a musical instrument..." Haruhi gestured with her chin towards the front of the group.
Wang Lie noticed my eyes twitch a few times after hearing Chunri's last sentence, followed by a questioning
look. I could only nod and say to him, "...Zhou Jingyi brought an instrument!"
Wang Lie showed no surprise, but instead laughed. "So everything's ready!
Since you've thought of everything for our son, let's gather everyone together and begin..." As
Wang Lie was speaking, a burst of gunfire suddenly came from beyond the thick fog behind us. The rearguard's
faces changed upon hearing it.
"Was that the motorcycle gunner who arrived earlier? They're quite bold, daring to attack that thing
..." Wang Lie suddenly realized something. "No, if they were going to attack,
they should have done so before dawn, when that thing trampled their camp. They only fired a few shots then, offered a little resistance
, and then everyone moved away to avoid it. Why are they coming to bother that thing again now?"
Hearing Wang Lie's words, I immediately understood. "Were those motorcyclists the ones firing the shots? I know
, they're trying to lure us away... have the faster motorcyclists attack the colossus, then draw it
away from here. They also need to get into the Burial Valley!"
Just as I finished speaking, the sound of motorcycles speeding away came from outside the thick fog. Just as I predicted,
the colossus was indeed enraged by the sudden attack, and heavy footsteps
chased after it as the motorcycles disappeared into the distance.
Wang Lie listened and confirmed this before speaking, "Their main force should
enter from the easternmost part of the entrance, not too far from here. And since there are so many of them, if they rush in recklessly, they might
run into us. That would be terrible. Go, pass the message forward, tell the leader to wait until everyone
is assembled, then immediately follow the woman's instructions and quickly pass through the fog."
A few minutes later, surrounded by mist, our group finally gathered together.
"Is everyone here?" After briefly understanding the situation from Wang Lie and me, Xiao Suyan
shouted at the top of his lungs.
"XXX is lost!" A Baihui Group employee in the group responded dejectedly, giving a
name none of us recognized.
"How did he get lost? We've only been in here a short while. Didn't we say everyone should keep their distance and
be within each other's sight?" Ma Guofu, clearly recognizing the person,
angrily reprimanded him after hearing the report.
"He was probably terrified by that big thing behind him. As soon as he came in, he kept running as fast as he could. We
couldn't stop him, and then he disappeared. We called him just now, but he didn't answer!" The Baihui Group employee who reported this
explained to the people around him.
Ma Guofu snorted heavily, turned to Sun Ming, and asked, "President Sun, should we talk to
him?"
Sun Ming, looking numb, leaned against Guan Yueran. Realizing Ma Guofu was asking him, he gave a bitter laugh
, pointed at me, Xiao Suyan, and Wang Lie, and said, "Old Ma, in this situation, don't bother
asking me for instructions and reporting everything like you would at the company. Ah Cong and I have caused everyone this much trouble; how can I have
the face to make any decisions? If it weren't for these guys,
it's hard to say how many of us here would be alive! They're the professionals who can handle this situation. I'm at a loss;
it's better if they make the decisions."
Guan Yueran, supporting Sun Ming, also nodded to Ma Guofu. Ma Guofu then turned to
look at the three of us standing together.
Seeing Ma Guofu's questioning gaze, Wang Lie sighed and said, "Although I don't want to either,
trying to find someone in this illusory fog is too dangerous. If the person we're looking for also gets separated from us in the fog
, it would be a huge loss. So we can only pray that he's safe and sound."
Hearing Wang Lie's words, Ma Guofu could only helplessly accept the reality before him.
After explaining to Ma Guofu, Wang Lie walked to Zhou Jingyi and Xia Jiang and asked, "I heard from Yan Ping that you brought musical
instruments?"
Zhou Jingyi was taken aback for a moment, then immediately showed off the violin tucked under her elbow and the guitar slung over her back
. "What's wrong? These are our family's private property. Even if you want them, you can't have them!"
"I didn't say I wanted them, I just wanted to borrow them for a bit."
Hearing Wang Lie's words, Zhou Jingyi looked puzzled. "Aren't you an exorcist? What do you need a musical instrument for?"
"...Keep pretending! I'll expose you sooner or later!" I
silently cursed Zhou Jingyi, watching her expression. But unexpectedly, Zhou Jingyi glanced at me, seemingly unintentionally.
For some reason, I felt a sudden, inexplicable tension. I quickly turned my face away.
"To successfully cross this thick fog, you'll probably need your musical instrument," Wang Lie said bluntly,
then explained the method Chunri had told him to the gathered group.
After hearing Wang Lie's explanation, Zhou Jingyi looked skeptical. "This guitar is an Ibana, it
's very expensive! I won't stand for anyone else breaking it. You just want someone to play it, right? Can I play it myself?"
Wang Lie then looked at Chunri for advice. Chunri spread her hands and said, "Music is for entertaining the
souls of our ancestors. It should only require music; there shouldn't be any restrictions on the performer."
Hearing Chunri's words, Zhou Jingyi immediately opened the guitar case, slung the guitar across her chest, and handed the
violin to Wang Lie.
After taking the violin, Wang Lie turned to the people around him and said, "I can't play this thing.
Does anyone among you know how?"
Faced with Wang Lie's inquiry, the people around him shook their heads.
"I can play the erhu, but this violin? I really can't..."
"I can play the flute and harmonica, but I've never touched this..."
Hearing these responses, Wang Lie showed a troubled expression. Just then, Zhou Jingyi pointed at me and started yelling
. "This violin belongs to Yan Ping; he can play it. Why ask anyone else? Just give it to him
..."
Chapter 163.
Holding the violin Wang Lie forced in front of me, I couldn't help but glare at Zhou Jingyi with resentment. Zhou Jingyi snorted
, turned her face away triumphantly, and asked Wang Lie, "What piece do you want to play? I
can start now."
Chunri chimed in from the side, "He only told me that music can entertain the souls of our ancestors. If
I understand correctly, any music should be fine, right?"
"Any music will do? Can I play funeral music then? Anyway, the listeners are all the souls of the dead, so
they'll probably like the tune!"
Seeing Zhou Jingyi raise her hand to start, Wang Lie quickly stopped her, "No, no, no... Funeral music probably won't do. Playing music is for their entertainment, to make them happy. That way, they'll 　　make way
for us in this thick fog . Funeral music is just more and more unpleasant to listen to. Do you think it will have 　　any effect on entertaining the public?" 　　"Then what should I play? Hurry up and tell me!" Zhou Jingyi glared at Wang Lie. 　　"Well, in my opinion, a melodious and cheerful tune would be more suitable, right?" Wang Lie 　　actually gave Zhou Jingyi a smile at this moment. 　　"A melodious, cheerful tune?" Zhou Jingyi raised an eyebrow, seemingly considering it for a moment before making a decision. 　　She turned to me and called out, "Do you know Miyuki Nakajima's 'Hitori Jou'? Let's start the intro!" 　　Hearing Zhou Jingyi blurt out a Japanese phrase, I was stunned for a long time, unable to react. "Huh, what do you want me to play?" 　　"Haven't you heard 'Hitori Jou'? Right, Teresa Teng covered this song, it's called 'Walking 　　the Road of Life'! You clueless bumpkin!" Zhou Jingyi didn't hold back, seizing the opportunity to belittle me. 　　"What did you say? Bumpkin?" Since seeing Zhou Jingyi again, I had been suppressing myself, enduring the urge 　　to confront her. Before, I was afraid of attracting Daye, Rinpoche's armed pursuers, and appeasing Xia Jiang, etc.

Because of this, I could only let her boss me around! Now, facing her verbal pressure, I finally couldn't hold back
and wanted to explode!
But unexpectedly, as soon as he heard my harsh words and my face changed color, Wang Lie immediately stepped in front of me and
whispered in my ear, "Please, now it's about whether everyone can successfully pass through the fog and enter the Burial
Valley! Just go along with whatever she wants for now. Her behavior is indeed suspicious, as you said, but that's
between you two. If you want to argue or expose each other, wait until you're inside and things are calm. You two
can find a secluded place to settle things yourselves."
"Wh-what? Two enemies?" Hearing Wang Lie address me like that, I stared at him, speechless.
"What's wrong? You haven't slept with her yet?"
"Yes, I have..."
"Just admit you slept with her! That changes the relationship. Solve any problems privately,
don't throw a tantrum in this setting. So many people are waiting here, prioritize the bigger picture!" Wang Lie finished speaking,
patted my arm, and turned to face Zhou Jingyi with a smile. "Teresa Teng's 'Walking the Road of Life,'
right? I've heard that song, it's beautiful, this is it! Come on, Yan Ping, quickly start the tune!"
I put on a stern face, placed the violin on my shoulder, raised the bow to test the tone, and recalled
the general melody of "Walking the Road of Life"...
My violin playing is basically self-taught, so my playing level is naturally incomparable to professional musicians.
But I possess a skill I'm proud of: I can play a piece of music without sheet music, relying solely on memory and feeling
, even if I only know the general melody. However, my pitch accuracy might not be precise, so
the melody I played might sound like the one everyone knows, but its pitch could be a few degrees higher or
lower. Of course, the smoothness and precision of the melody go without saying.
But I couldn't stand Zhou Jingyi's disdainful look, so I indifferently did my own sound check
and cobbled together the intro melody of "Walking the Road of Life." As soon as the melody started, many people around me
looked at me differently…
"Wow, I didn't see that coming! This guy, a big, burly man, actually has this skill? Amazing!
He's better than me in this area…" Xiao Suyan muttered to Huang Yandong beside him, head down.
"Tch, better what? The pitch is too high…"
Zhou Jingyi obviously heard Xiao Suyan's words, muttered dissatisfaction, then lightly flicked her arm and
began to pluck the guitar strings to my melody…
After Zhou Jingyi played a short measure, everyone present showed an expression of disbelief.
Including me, who was playing the violin!
The reason is simple: the melody Zhou Jingyi played at that moment not only easily brought my violin melody to
the correct pitch and tune, but also gave me an extremely beautiful and comfortable feeling in an instant
...
Just as I was marveling at Zhou Jingyi's guitar playing skills, this woman started singing while playing
!
「Private house は, あなたの声のするstreet corner. Winter rain にhit たれて, あなたの Foot
音をさがすのよ. あなたの帰るHome は, private をれたいshoulder hug. いているのは
private, とsimilar ていい长い髪"
She sang the original Japanese lyrics directly. I didn't know if anyone in the crowd understood Japanese,
but the singing and guitar playing quickly and completely captivated me
...
Before I knew it, I was completely immersed in her performance, my bow seemingly beyond my
control, manipulated by the melody and vocals, becoming one with her music.
Moreover, her playing and singing seemed to possess a magical power; when the music entered my mind
, I felt my body, which hadn't had a proper rest for days, regain its vitality, even my listless
spirit was refreshed, and I felt clear-headed...
This wasn't just my experience; almost everyone in the group
perked up after hearing Zhou Jingyi's singing and music.
Chunri approached Wang Lie and said, "Now that it's started, we can set off! As instructed
, proceed with music and dance. If the people are satisfied with the entertainment, the group can safely pass through the thick
fog and smoothly enter the Burial Valley!"
"Proceed with music and dance? The music is there, but what about the dance?" Wang Lie was secretly watching
Zhou Jingyi with a strange look, but after hearing Chunri's instructions, he quickly understood.
Chunri didn't answer, but simply pointed at Xia Jiang…
Although Xia Jiang had been surrounded by Zhou Jingyi and the others as they entered the fog, it was clear that the
constant prayers and wishes of the people surrounding her were tormenting her. Therefore, while we
were discussing among ourselves, this girl could only stand aside, frowning and clutching her head and ears, painfully enduring the suffering
.
But when I started testing my violin and playing, the girl was immediately drawn to the sound.
Her expression relaxed slightly, and she looked at me with that same infatuated expression she had shown before
. When Zhou Jingyi began playing and singing, the girl finally relaxed completely, her face
full of comfort and satisfaction. She even unconsciously started dancing to the rhythm of the music—who knows what kind of
dance it was…
Only after Chunri's prompting did Wang Lie notice Xia Jiang's change. He chuckled and said, “
The day Shiva dances, the world will end! Luckily, this girl is probably a god associated with luck, not a god of destruction!
We mortals are incredibly fortunate to have the chance to witness a god's dance! What are we waiting for… everyone,
let's make our way!”
After leaving Wang Lie, Chunri rushed to Guanxue and Fanzhou's side, giving Guanxue and Lanjian
some instructions. After Guan Xue and Lan Jian understood each other, they walked to Xia Jiang's side
and began to dance around her as if in a companion dance. However, their dance at this moment was clearly purposeful; as they danced, they...
Half-leading, half-guiding, they began to advance deeper into the thick fog. Xia Jiang, seemingly without any independent will,
followed her two dance partners as they danced and walked forward…
The three “dancers” moved, and Zhou Jingyi, singing and playing her instrument, also began to move, closely following behind. I,
naturally, followed suit, walking along as I was pulled along.
Under the arrangement and coordination of Wang Lie and Ma Guofu, the remaining personnel immediately split into three teams. Huang Yandong and Xiao
Suyan each led several armed men to the sides of the “dance and music troupe” as guards, while the rest
followed closely behind, with Wang Lie bringing up the rear.
"Heart on the corner of the street is crying.ない
で,心だけ连れてゆかないで,private place It
rains.のようにすなおに, あの人とprivate flow れて, rain のように爱し
て, サヨナラの海へ流れついた. toilet
paper , the phone number is the same as the house number, and the number is the number. ”
Along the way, listening to Zhou Jingyi’s melodious singing and appreciating Xia Jiang Miaoman’s novel dance, everyone’s previous
fatigue was swept away. Many people have completely recovered from depression and fatigue, and their spirits have become joyful
or even exciting!
Tan Yixin, Zhu Yu, and several other women traveling with Xia Jiang were captivated by her unique dance moves and quickly
ran to the front of the group, joining in the dance. The others, without realizing it,
hummed the melody and swayed their heads and bodies.
Seeing this, I couldn't help but think of the phrase "walking and singing."
The deeper they went, the thicker the fog became. Eventually, apart from the occasional glimpse of people a meter ahead
, all they could see was a vast expanse of white. Only the sounds of instruments and Zhou Jingyi's melodious, clear voice
echoed in their ears. At that moment, the song became their guide…
No one was afraid, and no one panicked! Everyone held a belief: as long as they followed the song
, they would surely break free from the fog's obstruction and constraints!
"Heart on the corner of the street is crying.
ifies youきなわ
けじゃないのよ.ひとり上手とHUばないで,心だけ连れてゆかないで,privateをSet
: いてゆかないで, ひとりが好きなわけじゃないのよ. "
The song "Walking on the Road of Life" can be easily connected and played repeatedly. Zhou Jingyi sang the last verse
and then continued to repeat. After singing twice more,
she finally stopped and, while continuing to play the guitar, shouted loudly through the thick fog, "I'm tired, I'm out of energy! Who's going to sing next?"
The abrupt end of the song left everyone, including myself, feeling a sense of loss. But Zhou Jingyi had made
it clear: someone was tired, and we couldn't expect them to continue singing. Although deep down, I truly
wished we could continue listening to that beautiful song forever. You see, I was completely immersed
in the melody at that moment, and while playing my violin, my steps unconsciously began to
sway to the rhythm.
"I don't speak Japanese! Can you sing in Chinese?" Huang Yandong's voice came from the thick fog. His
tone was now full of energy, completely devoid of the dejection and helplessness he displayed before dawn when discussing the next steps!
"The tune is the same, is there a difference between Chinese and Japanese? Anyway, I'll accompany you, you can sing whatever lyrics you want!"
Zhou Jingyi replied.
"Your accompaniment is so good, even the world's best guitarist can't compare! I'm just afraid my singing won't be good enough to match
this accompaniment!" Huang Yandong shamelessly flattered Zhou Jingyi, eliciting laughter from the crowd!
Amid the laughter, some even started shouting and jeering.
"You'd better not sing. After hearing her heavenly voice, if you sing, we'll all probably throw up
!"
"That's right, her singing is clearly professional! Don't embarrass yourself here!"
Zhou Jingyi's silvery laughter echoed through the thick fog.
"Are you guys singing or not? If not, I'm not playing!" Her words were blunt, but they were full of
encouragement for everyone.
"No, we need to get out of the fog, you can't stop playing." Huang Yandong coughed and said,
"I'm going all out! I'll show you my skills as the so-called community singing king!"
After his self-deprecating remark, Huang Yandong started singing a part of the Chinese version of the song to the accompaniment.
"Though the road is rugged, I will not be afraid of being tempered, I am willing to experience all the pain and joy in life, happiness and sorrow swirling around me
, enjoying the snow in the wind, enjoying the flowers in the fog, joy swirling..."
Just as I was a little surprised that this guy's singing was actually quite good, Huang Yandong suddenly stopped
singing and shouted in disbelief, "Oh my god! Was that me singing? When did I
start singing so well?"
As soon as he stopped, everyone heard Zhou Jingyi's dissatisfied voice. "Are you going to sing or not? If you don't, I'm really not
playing anymore!"
"Ah... I know, I know! I'll sing..." Hearing Zhou Jingyi's "threat
" to stop playing, Huang Yandong quickly opened his mouth and roared again, then sang with increasing enthusiasm! Seeing
how much he enjoyed singing, the people in his group also started humming along. Teresa Teng's songs are widely known, and many people have
heard the Chinese version of this song. Even those who weren't familiar with it remembered the lyrics after hearing Huang Yandong sing it twice.
Soon, Huang Yandong's solo turned into a group sing-along...
And to my surprise, although these guys sang the Chinese version in a completely different style from Zhou Jingyi's previous version
, it sounded quite unique at this moment. Zhou Jingyi's Japanese version seemed to be a love song
, evoking a certain emotional stirring deep within people's hearts. The Chinese lyrics, on the other hand, are inspirational,
and when sung by men, they convey a sense of unrestrained freedom, inspiring a sense
of courage to face any difficulties and forge ahead!
Just as I was marveling at the shifting emotions within myself, I vaguely heard Xiao Suyan, who was very close to my side,
muttering inexplicably to himself.
"...Men sing and women dance, to honor the land, to march with music, to comfort the spirits of our ancestors, to advance swiftly, to find a way to survive,
weary of this defiled land, vowing to leave you, to brave hardships and seek a land of joy..."
Because of this shift in attention, the rhythm of my violin playing slowed down. Zhou Jingyi, who was playing with great enthusiasm and laughter,
noticed this and called out through the thick fog, "Yan Ping, don't think I'm the only one suffering! If you stop,
I won't play either!"
Hearing Zhou Jingyi's threat, I shuddered and quickly resumed playing the violin earnestly. At the
same time as Zhou Jingyi's outburst, Xiao Suyan also stopped muttering and fell silent.
As the procession moved forward, the surrounding fog gradually thinned, and visibility
improved. The cheerful atmosphere made many momentarily forget why they
had been forced into the thick fog in the first place. They were oblivious to the changing scenery,
focused only on singing and playful banter. What had initially been a disorganized group trying to escape now
seemed like a relaxed outing…
Even Sun Ming, who had been dejected and filled with guilt, was caught up in the fun, limping along with Guan Yueran's support
, swaying his head and humming along to the melody.
However, not everyone was immersed in this fleeting joy; at least Xiao Suyan and
the other "exorcists" remained clear-headed.
As the fog began to dissipate, Huang Yandong quietly stopped singing, and together with
Xiao Suyan on the other side, distanced themselves from the main group, expanding their perimeter of vigilance and protection.
When the surrounding fog had thinned to the level of a morning twilight, Chunri burst
forth from the rear of the group, leading the way out of the fog-shrouded area.
At Wang Lie's signal, the group halted, but remained within the fog's reach. Not long after
, Chunri returned. In her usual cool and certain tone, she said, "This isn't the terrain we saw before we came in
. Steep cliffs can be seen on both sides ahead, and the terrain extends downwards; it's definitely a valley!"
Wang Lie, without hesitation, quickly rallied everyone and they all rushed out.
Once we were out of the fog, Zhou Jingyi and I finally stopped playing our instruments. When the music
abruptly stopped, many felt an indescribable sense of loss. Xia Jiang was the most extreme among them.
Even after her many female companions stopped dancing, she continued to jump around for a while. Only when she realized
the music had stopped and she was the only one moving did she somewhat feel her difference, slowly ceasing
her movements and once again displaying a distressed expression.
Zhou Jingyi noticed Xia Jiang's state and quickly moved closer to her, softly plucking
the strings. Hearing the faint sound of the strings, Xia Jiang cheered up again, snuggling affectionately
against Zhou Jingyi. Clearly, the beautiful music could alleviate the constant prayers she received from the crowd. Thus
, she now stuck to Zhou Jingyi, becoming her constant follower.
But this is fine too. With Zhou Jingyi taking care of calming the girl down, we're all happy to have some free time and can
shift our attention to our newly appeared environment…
“This is the Burial Valley? It's not what I imagined. If it's the Burial Valley, shouldn't it be
full of graves and such?”
I looked at the scenery before me with some surprise, finding it hard to believe! What appeared before me after passing through the thick fog
was a lush green landscape. Nestled between towering cliffs on both sides, a verdant forest stretched into the distance
. In my imagination, since this was the so-called burial place of the ancient people, it should be
similar to a cemetery, with tombstones and mounds filling the valley, or at least a continuous stretch of earthen mounds
. The vibrant canyon forest before me was truly beyond my expectations. You see, I had previously glimpsed this so-called Burial Valley at night and seen 　　phosphorescent lights
like countless stars … 　　“This should be the Burial Valley! There’s no mistake. I just noticed 　　a pyramid-shaped structure in the forest near the left cliff. According to ancient legends about the Burial Valley 　　, there are five such structures in the valley, and one of them is located near 　　the left cliff not far from the entrance.” 　　Xiao Suyan was arguably the most knowledgeable about the Burial Valley among us. Seeing my doubts, 　　he immediately confirmed it. 　　"According to the relevant documents left by my ancestors, the Burial Valley is called a valley, but it actually covers a 　　considerable area. The terrain of the entire valley is basically distributed in a diamond-shaped cross shape. The two canyons to the east and west are dead ends. 　　The northern canyon is the entrance to the valley, connecting to the outer area of Kunlun Wonderland. The southern canyon is 　　the passage to the core area of Wonderland. However, that passage is usually closed, so people have always thought that it is also 　　a dead end like the two canyons to the east and west." 　　"There are five pyramids. There is one nearby now. Are the other four located 　　at the ends of the canyons in the other three directions and in the middle area?" Wang Lie listened carefully to Xiao Suyan's explanation and quickly asked 　　questions that interested him. 　　"You guessed right. These five pyramids are clearly some kind of altar! So, from 　　ancient times to the present, people who have tried to unravel the secrets of the Burial Valley have conducted various investigations and studies on it, including 　　several ancestors of our Xiao family. However, unfortunately, according to them, they 　　tried many different sacrificial methods and practices on these five pyramids, but without any results. In addition, 　　the burial sites that Yan Ping just mentioned do exist, but they seem to be concentrated in the eastern, western, and southern parts of the valley, as well as 　　the central area. We should be able to see them as we walk down the valley, while there seem to be very few in the northern part of the valley." 　　Xiao Suyan said, while drawing his sword and wiping it.

"Why are you suddenly cleaning your knife?" I was completely baffled by Xiao Suyan's sudden decision to start maintaining his weapon
!
"Heh, he's preparing to go on a killing spree..." Wang Lie chuckled, then said grimly, "Although I
don't know much about the Burial Valley, I've heard of the terrifying
legends that it's teeming with demons and monsters! The entrance might be relatively safe, but once we enter the valley, if we're not
prepared, we might not even know how we died!"
Just as I was speechless with shock at Wang Lie's words, he patted my
shoulder with a relaxed expression and said, "But we don't need to worry too much. I am Liangyi, you are Honglian, and we also have two goddesses
accompanying us! Whatever celestial demons or demon kings, we should be able to handle them easily!"
"Wh-what? What did you say? Two goddesses accompanying us? Isn't Xia Jiang the only so-called
goddess in our group?" I didn't quite understand for a moment and asked Wang Lie inexplicably.
"Hehe, if I'm not mistaken, at this very moment, the tattooed woman who orchestrated everything should
also be inside this Burial Valley! Although we don't yet know her purpose,
I believe that since she's a deity or fairy similar to Xia Yatou, and she painstakingly sent us in
, it's unlikely she intended to offer us as snacks to these demons. Therefore, it's inevitable that she's secretly protecting us
."
After saying this, Wang Lie exhaled and cast his gaze into the distant depths of the valley.
Update Note: Last week's break was due to a last-minute business trip assigned by my work unit. Because of the suddenness of the situation, it
completely disrupted my writing and update schedule. Therefore, I could only leave a message after the last update to explain.
During the business trip, due to the heavy workload, I basically had no time to write for the entire week. Only
after returning this Monday did I hurriedly write two chapters to slightly advance the planned plot.
Please forgive any shortcomings.

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