Chapter 51: The Staircase
As soon as I looked, my view was blocked by the dense trunks of the trees, and I didn't see anything.
I'm starting to feel a little fluffy in my heart. This Yin River is a legendary thing, and now we have found it. I wonder how many people will believe me when I tell people about this experience in the future?
Follow me. Markham walked forward without looking back.
After walking for about 50 meters, we finally came out of the woods, and our eyes suddenly opened up. We were standing on a natural embankment that was almost two meters high.
In front of us is an endless stretch of water, the surface of the water is calm like a mirror, and there is not a single wave in sight. Even you can't be sure if it's flowing or not.
My heart jumped to my throat, and this shock had nothing to do with Yin He.
I've never seen such a wide expanse of water, and to put it mildly, I even feel the urge to get down on my knees.
This water exudes an oppressive majesty, which is very different from the sea.
Looking left and right, there is nothing on the riverbank, and there is no end in sight.
I couldn't estimate how long or wide the river was, and the only thought in my head was that I probably never wanted to see it again in my life.
It took me a long time to say a word, this is Yin He?
Markham Wing smiled and nodded, the first time I saw it, it was the same as you, don't take it too seriously. Mortals are destined to be small.
Markham leaned down and pointed in the direction of the other side of the river, over there, this is where we are going, if we don't go today, we will go sooner or later.
I followed his fingers and could see only water.
It was dark at this time, but the visibility was surprisingly good. The strange thing is that not only is there no moonlight in the sky, but there is not even a single star in the sky. I have some doubts that the river will glow on its own. It's just that this kind of light is more special and will not be noticeable.
I took a deep breath, and there was no smell in the air that was characteristic of water's edge.
I said, "Then we're going to cross the river now?" Are you looking for a ferryman?
No, we can only walk along the river. Remember, stay away from the river. No one can save you from falling.
Markham Wing probed the ground with his foot a few times, and the soil was very strong, so he started to move to the side.
I walked more cautiously behind, and I suddenly remembered a saying, as the saying goes, how can you stand by the river without getting your shoes wet. Thinking about it now is scarier than the river.
This walk is a complete disregard for time. Every now and then I would stop and look around. Anyway, there is only one way to walk along the riverbank, and I am not afraid of losing it.
I never saw anything special, but I found that the water was not only infinitely long, but also the trees on the other side could not be seen.
This can explain why there are marks in the woods, such a large forest, if people get lost in it, they are basically dead.
Markham Wing had no intention of stopping and resting. People have reached the point of exhaustion.
I seemed to see some sparkling light on the other side of the river.
The light is so blurry that it's impossible to tell what is coming from. But from a distance, it must be a lot of light.
I took a picture of Markham Wing Road, and you can see that there is light on the other side. Someone setting a fire?
No. Markham didn't reply, have you forgotten what kind of river this river is? Opposite is the legendary underworld, and of course there will be lights.
My mouth was wide open. Underworld? What does Hades look like? At once, it looks like looking at the city at night. Is midnight here also bright? Everyone's male and female ghosts happily live a nightlife?
I said, there's a city over there?
Markham suddenly turned around and said, now is not the time to be curious. We're coming.
He turned his shoulder, and I saw a strange building in the woods in front of me.
The building is dozens of meters tall and has a dark gray color. It blends in with the surrounding environment, and if you don't get closer, it's hard to notice.
I never thought there would be such a tall building in a place like this. And the building is surprisingly small, like an unusually tall lighthouse or monument, and I don't know what it will look like inside.
I tilted my head back, my neck already sore.
My heart turned over and over, and the qiē in front of me was obviously beyond my original worldview. Even though I've seen so many things that have changed my worldview, I still be amazed when I see this building.
Markham Wing patted me, meaning to keep walking.
With every step I took towards the building, my heart beat faster. I don't know where this tension comes from.
I wonder if either humans or ghosts would choose to live in this place. If there really was something in there, would it welcome us two uninvited guests?
Soon, the two of them were under the building.
From this location, the whole building is even more majestic and majestic. There are no brick joints in the exterior wall, and I don't know if it was painted with a layer of exterior wall paint, or if it wasn't bricked at all.
I turned a corner along the base of the wall and saw a dark door.
The door should be wooden. There was no pattern or armrest on the door, and Markham gently pushed it with both hands, and the door slowly opened as if it had opened on its own. There was nothing but darkness and a damp smell inside.
Markham rubbed his hands together and said to me, don't look back when you go up. Whatever you feel is behind it.
I nodded, reaching for my phone. was held back by Markham Rong and said, there can be no light, remember, light is a big taboo in this place.
Before I could understand what he was saying, he was already heading inside.
I could hear the creak of his feet on the wooden floor, and I quickly followed.
As soon as people enter the building, the smell of dampness becomes even more pronounced. I could already feel the smell of the same mud I found in that box. Unconsciously covered his mouth and nose, and tried to find a place to help with his other hand.
Because the whole building is so small, after walking a few steps, Markham Wing turned around and reminded me that there were stairs.
I tentatively stepped up with my feet, and the feeling coming from the soles of my feet made me a little uneasy, the staircase was also made of wood, but apparently the wood was rotten, and I was afraid that I would step on it if I didn't know it. Luckily, Markham Wing was ahead of me, and I couldn't help but be on guard, if he stepped on the air, it would be better not to be carried and fallen.
Originally, people didn't have much strength, but they didn't know until they climbed the stairs. The challenge has just begun.
The building itself is very high, and each of these stairs is set very steeply. After crawling for about a few dozen knots, my legs were so sore that I couldn't lift them.
Markham Wing's body is surprisingly good, and he doesn't mean to accommodate me.
I had to grit my teeth and follow stubbornly, and the sweat on my forehead began to fall drop by drop.
After walking for a while, Markham Wing suddenly stopped. I thought we had climbed to the top of the building, and I couldn't see anything in front of him in the dark.
I said, why don't you leave? We're here?
Hush. Markham Wing whispered, do you feel that this staircase is shaking?
I suddenly realized that I had been moving all the time, and I couldn't even notice it. Now that I stopped, I realized that the stairs were shaking regularly. This is clearly telling us that there are not just two of us on this staircase.
I pricked up my ears to listen, but I didn't hear any footsteps or the creak of wooden stairs.
Presumably, the other party is still far away from us.
What to do? I whispered to Markham.
We have to hurry, Markham Rong tugged at me and said, you better hold on, otherwise I will have to kick you down and delay the time.
I was just about to speak, when I suddenly felt the vibration of the staircase increase significantly. And the frequency is starting to mess up.
There are only two possibilities.
One, the other party quickened his pace. Two, there are more people on the stairs.
Either way, it's not good news for us.
Markham continued to walk upwards without looking back, his steps getting faster and faster.
I had already used up all my breastfeeding energy to barely keep up with him.
This is no longer a simple physical test, it is completely a struggle of will.
By the end of the day, I was climbing the stairs by inertia, and my legs were no longer numerous.
Finally, just when I reached my limit, we stopped again, and this time we really reached the apex of the building, and there was no more staircase in front of us, but a door.