Chapter 4: Horror All the Way: Nineteen, the Valley Stone Labyrinth
And so we walked into the desolate wind-walled valley.
The valley was full of stones, large and small stones of various shapes, there was no road at all, everyone just followed Li Lili and walked forward.
It's unusually cold in the valley. Luckily, we've been here before and we're ready to deal with it, so we're wearing thick coats. I vividly remember coming when we were in a gale we had never seen before. The wind was like there were countless invisible walls in front of us, and we had to smash through one wall with all our strength with every step, and we couldn't stop. Because once you stop rushing forward, you will most likely be bounced back by another wind wall. And this retreat does not know where it will be carried by inertia to stop. Walking in such a wind, we have to use almost all our strength with every step we take. Step by step, we arched forward, and after walking less than a kilometer, we had to stop for a few sips of water and a few good breaths. This kind of walking is physically demanding. We didn't have long on the road before we started sweating all over. Through the clothes, there are two worlds of extreme cold and heat. We don't dare to untie our clothes, we can only let these two worlds blend together. In hindsight, it was just four words: miserable.
Fortunately, our return journey is a downwind road, even if we stand there, the strong wind will also push people forward. We hardly need to expend any physical energy, we just need to grasp the direction we are going.
When we walked to the middle of the valley, behind a big rock, we found that Xiao Yu, Xiao Xiao, and Professor Luo suddenly appeared. At first we thought it was the three men who had lost their way and turned back in the rocks. But upon closer inspection, I found that the three people had a frightened look on their faces. As soon as he saw a few of us, Xiao Xiao, one of the three, stammered, "Turn back quickly, there is a thousand-faced beast blocking the way in front of you!" ”
Li Lili said coldly, "There is also a Thousand-Faced Beast in the back!" ”
Everyone stopped and looked at each other.
Ruoyu looked at me and said, "There is an obstacle in front and a chasing soldier in the back, what should I do?" ”
I thought for a moment and said, "Yes, there are not two of them, but only one. ”
Professor Luo said, "So what are you waiting for? Let's run back! ”
I said, "Perhaps, that's what the Thousand-Faced Beast thinks." ”
Ruoyu said, "It's all this time, don't sell anything." Say what you think, and we'll all listen to you. ”
I said, "I wonder why that Thousand-Faced Beast just sat on the top of the hill and watched us, and didn't do anything?" If it has two waves, it doesn't have to wait and see, just attack. Anyway, there's still a bunch waiting ahead, and we can't escape its palm. If there was only one Thousand-Faced Beast, it must have noticed that there was no one at the right time. If it's going to wipe us out, it's not thinking that if it attacks then, the people in front of it might run away. So with a deep groan, it gave up its attack and chose to chase after the one who was at the forefront. If so, the purpose of the Thousand-Faced Beast is clear. It just doesn't want us to get out of here, so it's going to drive us back. ”
Ruoyu said, "Omit analysis and judgment, and say the method directly!" ”
I said, "If my idea is true, then we must not do what the Beast wants." ”
Ruoyu's eyes widened, "Are you going to go up and fight the Thousand-Faced Beast to survive?" ”
I said, "Don't go toe-to-toe with the Thousand-Faced Beast as a last resort." We could have left here the other way. ”
I asked Li Lili to lead the way in front, and asked him to find those low rocks that would allow us to get around the valley with a wide view. If the Thousand Faces attack in such an environment, we also have the time and space to deal with it calmly, and we can increase our chances of victory.
Professor Luo agreed with my analysis, but not with my approach, saying, "With our current capabilities, we can neither compete with the Thousand-Faced Beast nor escape its tracking. The only viable way is to go back the way you came, to the tribe and seek their protection. With the power of the tribe, there must be a way to protect us. Otherwise, they would not have survived in this place for so many years. ”
Xiao Yu and Xiao Xiao also echoed Professor Luo.
Li Lili said, "Are you sure the tribe will take you in?" ”
Professor Luo said, "The people of the tribe are so simple and kind, how can they not be saved when they die?!" ”
I said, "You're a clear door." But have you ever thought about it, if we go back like this, how many people will die in the tribe to protect us? Are you going to sacrifice those who are simple and kind in exchange for the lives of those of us who are selfish and greedy? ”
Li Lili said, "Do you really think that the people of the tribe will be simple and kind enough to sacrifice their lives for a tomb robber who peeks into the wealth left by their ancestors? To tell you the truth, the current tribe has already entered a state of high alert because someone has been attacked. If you go back now, they won't even let you in the tribe's gates. ”
I understood what Li Lili meant, and said, "There is another possibility, we can enter the gate, but let them tie it in." For they are angry with us and have caused them to die, and they are angry with us, and they are angry with us, and they have brought disaster upon them. To ensure the safety of their tribe, they had no choice but to sacrifice us to the Thousand-Faced Beast. Maybe they're already on the move, and they're organizing people to hunt us down. When you go back like this, you just throw yourself into the net and save them trouble. ”
The old cannon said, "Not really, right? The living sacrifice is the talent of the ancient barbarian people! ”
I said, "It's hard to say, how much of such a mysterious tribe is unknown to outsiders?" ”
Li Lili also said, "Didn't you listen to Uncle Guge say that for thousands of years, all the people who entered the mountains with bad intentions have turned into the dirt in the mountains, and no one has ever left alive." ”
Old Ash said, "You guys cooperate tacitly, are you talking about cross talk?!" ”
Li Lili said, "Cross talk also comes from life, higher than life!" ”
Others know that we have intentions. But I knew we were talking about, but I couldn't refute it. Because they know in their hearts that our words are not unreasonable.
Li Lili said, "Don't waste your tongue here, hurry up, if you want to go back, please take advantage of yourself, and if you go forward, please set off!" ”
Li Lili said, and took the lead in breaking into the low rocks on the side. Everyone no longer hesitated, and followed Li Lili one by one.
The rocks in this valley are a natural labyrinth. Perhaps, the Thousand-Faced Beast is just going to play a game of hide and seek with us in this huge labyrinth. For us, once caught in this game, the only ending is death.