Jane and his party had rested early the night before, so there was no need to rest again now.

After sitting in the city for a while, Jane was ready to go.

The group of them went straight to the previous puddle.

It used to be a huge puddle, but now it's long gone, and it's a flat, bare, no vegetation, only some weeds have grown, sparse.

I can still vaguely see some of the remnants of the last time, but I can't see that there was a big puddle here before.

"Uncle Xiao, apart from this place, is there anything else special in the secret place?" Shi Jian asked.

It is impossible to know exactly how this puddle came to be, but it should not be a coincidence that the location of the underwater water palace is under the puddle. If this speculation is true, then it is very likely that this puddle was made by the owner of the water palace a long, long time ago.

The purpose is naturally to use this puddle as a natural barrier for the water palace.

The last time they went down, they found out that there are secrets underwater, and it is very likely to be related to the gossip of the five elements. It's just that they didn't look closely at the time, so they can't be sure if that's the case now.

It's just that Uncle Xiao also said that the Xiao family had sent people down several times before, but the results were unsatisfactory, and there were accidents, which shows that under the puddle is not as normal and simple as ordinary underwater water.

And the reason why the master made a cave here back then is probably related to the spiritual veins here.

But what about the master? In the end, did it soar or sit down? Last time, I didn't find anything or traces related to this master, just like the water palace...... It's just for Xiaobao to live in......

Shi Jian was a little surprised, and he doubted this idea.

Xiao Yuying and the rest of the Xiao family all thought back in their minds when they heard her ask, but soon found that there was actually no special place in the secret place, except for this puddle. But now that the puddle is gone, it's gone.

After a long time, someone said uncertainly: "It seems that there is no special place." But there's one thing that might be special. It's not the same now as it was before, and it's changed significantly. ”

When he mentioned this, the others were stunned for a moment and then remembered it, and echoed: "Yes, there is such a place!" Now it's not the same as before, it's changed a lot. ”

Xiao Yuying quickly remembered after their reminder, "There is indeed such a place." If I'm not mistaken, it should be over there. ”

He pointed in the direction to the east, "It's about a thousand meters away from here in a straight line, so we can go and see if you think it's necessary." ”

Shi Jian nodded: "Go and have a look!" ”

Maybe it will have something to do with it.

So the group set off to the location that Xiao Yuying said, the straight-line distance was nearly a thousand meters, and it was from the old forest, and the Xiao family did not interfere too much with the places outside the small city, so it was quite difficult to walk.

By the time the group arrived, it was already close to noon.

Shi Jian didn't gasp, but in the Xiao family who came with him, there were two or three out of breath, and at a glance, he knew that his usual life was too nourishing and he lacked exercise.

Although she just glanced at it, it inexplicably made the three of them feel ashamed in their hearts!

"This is it." Xiao Yuying also didn't breathe, and there was very little sweat on her forehead. If you change your clothes, no one will doubt that he is a fan of outdoor activities.

Xiao Yuying introduced the situation here: "In the past, there was a clear spring here, and the spring water was very clear and sweet. This spring water is also the origin of a river in this forest, and the water of the river is very clear, and there are many plants growing on both sides of this river, as well as animals living nearby. ”

"The trees will be taller and greener, even the wildflowers will be more fragrant, and the little animals will be more clever. But then the spring somehow began to dry up slowly, and the spring dried up, and there was no water, and the river slowly dried up along with it. ”

"The flora and fauna in that area have been affected, and even the ecological state of that area has been changed."

"The fountain is in there?" Shi Jian asked, pointing to the cave.

"It's inside, you can go in if you want to, but be careful, no one has been in for so many years, not to mention whether there are any animals inside, even the walls of the cave and the roof may be loose."

The cave is actually an incompletely developed cave.

"It's okay, Uncle Xiao, the others stay outside, and a few of us can go in. You don't have to take the risk together. ”

In the end, Xiao Yuying made the decision, letting Xiao Haotian and several other Xiao family members stay and wait outside, and he and Shi Jian also had the fifth prayer to go in.

Xiao Haotian: ???

These few people are not young, and it is understandable for him to stay outside, but why did his uncle leave him behind?

Xiao Yuying glanced at her nephew.

He is the heir of the Xiao family, and although this is also the territory of the Xiao family, it is not possible to say whether it will be dangerous. How could the two principals of the Xiao family go in at once, and leave the others outside? What does this make others think?

He stayed to get acquainted with them, to connect with them!

He decided, even if Xiao Haotian had an opinion, it was useless, so he had to stay obediently in the end.

He walked into the cave with Shi Jian and the Fifth Prayer.

This kind of primitive cave cannot be compared with the scenic area. Although the spring was depleted, the cave was still damp and dimly lit.

Xiao Yuying was secretly saying in his heart that there was no lighting tool, and the light in front of him flickered, and the hall brightened, he was stunned, and he was sluggish for a moment before slowly turning his head to look at Shi Jian.

Shi Jian was not in a hurry, "Uncle Xiao, I have brought gadgets for lighting with me, and I always like to prepare well before setting off." ”

Xiao Yuying looked at her, and then at the flashlight in her hand, her eyes full of suspicion.

Is this a gadget? This looks a lot like the kind of strong lighting tool that is used in special scenes...... I didn't see anything in her hand along the way, where did this flashlight come from?

Xiao Yuying was full of questions, but she didn't continue to ask, but continued to move forward.

With flashlight lighting, walking is much easier and smoother.

As he led the way, he reminded the two behind him to watch their feet and be careful not to let out any biting animals, such as snakes.

It's winter, but the temperature inside the cave is much warmer than outside, and their movement may wake up the snakes that inhabit it.

(End of chapter)