Bai Ye stretched out his hand, and his fingertips lightly touched the heavy notebook. His movements were unusually gentle, as if he was afraid of disturbing the long-sealed tome. The touch from his fingertips made him frown slightly, the texture of the paper was frighteningly fragile, and it seemed that it would turn into pieces if he pulled it lightly.

He carefully opened the cover of the notebook, and a smell of old paper came to his nose, with an indescribable sense of vicissitudes. The color of the cover has been yellowed, and the edges are even a little worn, as if telling the story of the years.

As the cover opened, Bai Ye's gaze fell on the inside of the notebook. I saw that it was densely filled with various words and patterns, which were intertwined to form a complex picture. Some of the words are legible, while others are blurry, as if they have been eroded by time until only outlines remain. The patterns are more mysterious, some resembling ancient symbols, while others resemble stick figures of some unknown creature.

Bai Ye took a deep breath and began to flip through the notebook page by page. His eyes are focused and serious, and he doesn't miss every word or pattern. He tries to find some pattern or clue to unlock the secret of this basement.

As he flipped through it, the contents of the notebook gradually unfolded before his eyes. The words seemed to be an ancient language, and although Bai Ye didn't understand its meaning, he could feel the depth and wisdom contained in it. The motifs are even more peculiar, as they seem to depict some mysterious power or ritual that evokes awe.

Bai Ye's fingers slid lightly over the pages of the notebook, feeling the touch of the rough paper. His mind was filled with curiosity and anticipation, and he knew that this notebook contained the answers they had been looking for, and might reveal the secrets behind this basement.

He continued to flip through the notebook, page after page, not missing every detail. As time passed, his brow furrowed, as if he had learned something. He began to try to connect those words and patterns, trying to construct a complete picture.

Finally, after some hard work, a strong sense of excitement surged in Bai Ye's heart. He seemed to have found some kind of pattern or clue in his notebook, pointing in a direction he hadn't thought of before.

He looked up, his eyes shining with excitement. He knew he was not far from revealing the secrets of this basement. He took a deep breath and turned his gaze back to the heavy notebook, ready to continue exploring its mysteries.

For the rest of the day, White Night is engrossed in the world of the notebook. Sometimes he frowned and thought, and sometimes showed an expression of sudden realization. His fingers moved rapidly across the pages of the notebook, as if playing a silent piece of music.

As he delved deeper into the contents of the notebook, more and more clues and information began to emerge in his mind. Gradually, he constructs a complete picture that not only reveals the secrets of the basement, but also answers the doubts in their minds.

When Bai Ye finally closed the notebook, a satisfied smile appeared on his face. He knew they had found the key to uncovering the secrets of this basement. He stood up and looked at the soldiers around him, his eyes full of determination and confidence.

"We found it." He whispered, his voice revealing undisguised joy and excitement, "This notebook is the key to unlocking the secrets of this basement. ”

The soldiers gathered around, their eyes glued to the notebook in Bai Ye's hand, their faces full of curiosity and anticipation. They knew that White Night had been rummaging through it for a long time, and they must have found some important clues in it.

"White Night, what did you find?" A soldier couldn't help but ask, his voice full of nervousness and excitement.

Bai Ye raised his head and looked at the soldiers around him, a wry smile appeared on his face. He sighed softly, and then spoke slowly: "This notebook is ...... In fact, it is a description of how to prepare a local delicacy. ”

When the soldiers heard this, they were stunned. They looked at each other, as if they couldn't believe their ears. How is the food prepared? What does this have to do with the basement secret they've been looking for?

"White Night, you...... Are you sure? A soldier asked hesitantly, his eyes full of doubt.

Bai Ye nodded, he spread out his notebook, pointed to one of the pages and said, "Look, here is a detailed description of the selection of ingredients and the steps of cooking, and there are even illustrations. ”

The soldiers took a closer look, and sure enough, they saw pages of descriptions of how to make food. The texts, though ancient, are still legible and the illustrations are vividly illustrated.

"This ...... How is this possible? One soldier muttered to himself, a look of disappointment on his face.

Bai Ye understood their feelings, he patted the cover of the notebook, and said in a deep voice, "I know it's disappointing, but that's the way it is. The contents of this notebook have little to do with the basement secrets we are looking for. ”

The soldiers fell silent, their faces dejected. They thought that this notebook would be the key to uncovering their secrets, but they didn't expect that it contained a method of preparing food that had nothing to do with the task.

Bai Ye looked at their expressions and couldn't help but feel a little guilty in his heart. He knew that they had put in a lot of hard work and sweat for this task, and so did he. But now, they seem to be back to square one and need to look for clues again.

"But we can't just give up." "This notebook has nothing to do with secrets, but it at least proves that it was once inhabited. Perhaps we can start with other aspects and continue to look for clues. ”

When the soldiers heard this, they nodded in agreement. They knew that Bai Ye was right, and they couldn't give up because of a momentary setback.

"So what do we do next?" A soldier asked.

Bai Ye pondered for a moment, then said, "We can first take a closer look at the rest of this basement to see if there are any other clues or items. At the same time, we can also review the information we have gathered to see if there are any omissions or misunderstandings. ”

The soldiers agreed, and they went into action, some going to check the rest of the basement, others reviewing previous records and information.

The soldiers began to move, their figures weaving through the dimly lit basement like a group of explorers searching for treasure. Their steps are firm and powerful, revealing a desire and determination to uncover secrets with every step.

First, they came to the northwest corner of the basement. There are some clutter and broken furniture piled up here, and it looks like no one has been here for a long time. The soldiers began to scrutinize every nook and cranny, their fingers gliding lightly over the walls and floor, looking for any possible clues.

They pushed open a dilapidated cabinet, only to see that it was covered in dust and cobwebs. However, just as they were about to give up, a soldier suddenly discovered a small box hidden at the bottom of the cabinet. He carefully took it out and opened it to see that there were several yellowed photographs inside.

Although the photographs were somewhat blurry, the soldiers were able to make out some of the blurry images. When they looked closer, they saw what appeared to be some kind of ritual or celebration in the photo. This led them to wonder if the photos had something to do with the secrets of the basement.

Next, the soldiers came to the southeast corner of the basement. It was a relatively empty area, with no visible objects other than a few scattered bricks and stones. However, this did not discourage the soldiers. They crouched down and began to carefully examine every brick and stone on the ground.

They move very carefully, for fear of missing any details. Their fingers weaved through the crevices of brick and stone, searching for any possible clues. Suddenly, a soldier found a loose brick. He carefully pulled it out, only to see the opening of a black hole appear in front of them.

The soldiers were excited, knowing that the hole was probably the key to the secret. They took out their flashlights and prepared to enter the cave to explore. However, before entering, they decided to be well prepared.

They returned to the central area of the basement and began to sort out the gear and tools they had carried. Some soldiers took out ropes and climbing equipment, ready for possible climbing; Some soldiers prepared flashlights and lighting equipment to ensure that the cave was well lit. Others brought notebooks and recording tools, ready to record clues and information as they were found.

When everything was ready, the soldiers began to enter the hole. They climbed cautiously, lest they disturb any creatures in the cave. As they went deeper, the space inside the cave gradually became larger. They can see some ancient symbols and patterns carved on the walls of the cave, as if telling an ancient history.

The soldiers recorded the situation inside the cave as they walked forward. They found that the cave seemed to have been carefully designed, and in some places there were even obvious traces of artificiality. This made them even more convinced that the secrets of this basement must be hidden in the depths of this cave.

However, the road ahead has not been smooth. They encountered many obstacles and difficulties, sometimes climbing steep rock faces, and sometimes traversing narrow crevices. However, none of this stopped them. They supported and encouraged each other as they marched into the depths of the cave.

Finally, after a long expedition, the soldiers came to the end of the cave. I saw an ancient stone door appear in front of me, and some mysterious symbols and patterns were carved on the door. They knew that behind this door was the secret they had been looking for.

Soldiers rushed forward and tried to push open the stone door. However, the stone gate did not move, as if it was sealed by some force. They began to look for mechanisms or clues to open the door, hoping to find a way to enter the secret.

Time passed in intense and orderly action, and the soldiers, although exhausted, had a determined glint in their eyes. They know that as long as they stick to it, they will one day reveal the secrets of this basement.

In this way, the soldiers began to move, their figures shuttling through the basement, every movement full of determination and courage. With their sweat and hard work, they approached the secret hidden underground step by step.

As the soldiers continued to penetrate into every corner of the basement, their movements became more focused and detailed. They illuminate every inch of darkness with flashlights in their hands, listen to every slight sound with their ears, and sniff every strange smell with their noses.

They came to the northeast corner of the basement, where there was a narrow passage with thick cobwebs on both sides. The soldiers did not hesitate to get inside, their figures unusually determined in the narrow passages.

At the end of the passage, they found an entrance hidden by stone slabs. Together, the soldiers pushed the stone slab open, revealing a staircase that led deeper underground. They descended the stairs step by step, their hearts full of anticipation and curiosity.

"Keep looking, don't let go of any details that might happen, what we need! Come on! ”

As they went deeper, the temperature in the basement gradually decreased, and the air was filled with a damp and cold smell. But instead of holding back, they strengthened their determination to find the secret.

They came to a large hall with a large stone table in the center of the hall with some strange objects on it. The soldiers gathered around curiously, taking a closer look at the objects. They discovered that the items appeared to be related to some kind of ancient ritual, which led them to speculate that the basement might be related to some mysterious culture or religion.

Next, they came to the southern area of the basement. There is a winding passage with ancient frescoes carved into the walls on both sides of the passage. The soldiers stopped to watch, trying to decipher more information from the mural. They found that the frescoes depicted some ancient people and scenes, and although the images were blurred, they could still feel the atmosphere of antiquity and mystery.

What didn't disappoint them was that after searching for more than a dozen rounds, these things were proved worthless in various ways, and in the end they had to leave in a huff, finding something to eat from their backpacks to replenish their excessive physical strength.

"Well, then let me take a look at it too, maybe there's something good in there!"

Bai Ye also picked up the notebook again, and although he was a little disappointed, he decided to go through it again. There may be some details or hidden information that he has overlooked.

And just like that, they threw themselves back into the search for clues. Although the road ahead is still difficult, they have no intention of giving up. They know that as long as they stick to it, they will one day reveal the secrets of this basement.

(End of chapter)