eurekapd Chapter 190: The Mysterious Sound of the Flute, the Search for the Truth
Chapter 190: The Mysterious Sound of the Flute, the Search for the Truth
Bi Yao and Li Yuan followed the direction of the flute sound and stepped carefully into the depths of the fog.
The fog was thick, like a huge white silk, covering everything around, making it impossible to see one's hand in front of one's face.
The air was filled with a strange fragrance, so sweet that it was a bit choking, and people would feel dizzy if they smelled it for a long time.
Bi Yao held her breath, concentrating her attention and being on guard. She held Li Yuan's hand tightly with one hand, and secretly held an ice-blue talisman with the other.
Li Yuan also became more vigilant.
He held the crimson sword horizontally in front of him, with tiny flames jumping on the blade, illuminating a small area around him.
He could feel the warmth of Bi Yao's palm and the slight trembling of her fingertips.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Li Yuan whispered to comfort her, with a hint of barely perceptible nervousness in his tone.
The surroundings were eerily quiet, with only the faint sound of the flute and the sounds of their breathing.
The sound of the flute is sometimes high-pitched and sometimes low, as if telling an ancient and sad story.
This sound, like an invisible thread, pulled them deeper and deeper.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, the fog in front of us gradually dissipated, revealing a swamp.
In the swamp, black bubbles gurgled, emitting a pungent smell of sulfur that hurt people's eyes.
The swamp may appear calm on the surface, but it actually hides a dangerous situation.
Bi Yao and Li Yuan both knew that once they got caught up in it, it would be difficult to escape.
"Be careful." Bi Yao reminded softly.
She took out a special flying claw from her storage bag and swung it towards a dead tree at the edge of the swamp.
The flying claw hooked the tree trunk firmly. Bi Yao pulled it hard, and after making sure it was stable, he stepped on it carefully.
Li Yuan followed closely behind, his movements light and without making any sound.
They moved slowly along the edge of the swamp, taking every step with extreme caution.
The black bubbles in the swamp are becoming more and more numerous and denser, as if they will explode at any time.
The smell of sulfur in the air became stronger and stronger, making it difficult to breathe.
Bi Yao felt as if her throat was on fire, the burning pain was unbearable.
She subconsciously covered her mouth and nose, but found that her palms were soaked with sweat.
Suddenly, Li Yuan stopped.
He pointed ahead and said in a serious tone, "Yaoyao, look..." Bi Yao followed his gaze and saw a huge stone tablet floating in the center of the swamp.
The stone tablet is engraved with strange runes and emits a faint green light.
The sound of the flute came from the direction of the stone tablet.
"Let's go and take a look." Li Yuan said, and was about to move forward.
"Wait!" Bi Yao grabbed him, "I don't think something is right..."
Bi Yao frowned slightly and stared at the stone tablet that was emitting a faint green light.
"This flute sound is so regular, like a guide, deliberately leading us deeper." She mused, "The swamp is full of dangers, and the timing of this flute sound is so coincidental. I have a feeling there's something fishy going on."
Li Yuan shook his head, with a hint of disapproval on his handsome face.
"Yaoyao, you're overthinking it. Perhaps it's just a musician practicing here, or perhaps it's the cry of some spirit beast. Haven't we encountered enough strange things along the way?" He stroked the crimson sword in his hand. "In my opinion, the source of this flute sound may hold some kind of opportunity. We might as well explore it."
"Opportunity? I think it's more of a trap!" Bi Yao retorted, with a hint of anxiety in her tone.
She didn't like the feeling of being led by the nose, especially in such a dangerous environment.
The smell of sulfur in the swamp became stronger and stronger, making her feel chest tightness and shortness of breath, which added to her uneasiness.
"Trap? Yaoyao, when did you become so timid?" Li Yuan raised his eyebrows with a hint of teasing in his tone.
"I'm not timid, but cautious!" Bi Yao glared at him with a tough tone, "Have we encountered few dangers along the way? Have you forgotten the soul-devouring flowers and the netherworld ghost fire?" Thinking of the thrilling encounters before, Bi Yao couldn't help but shudder.
Neither of them gave in, and a tense atmosphere spread between them.
At this moment, Bi Yao's gaze suddenly fell on the mud at the edge of the swamp.
There, there were some less obvious footprints.
These footprints are very small and can be easily overlooked if you don't look carefully.
"Wait!" Bi Yao squatted down and observed the footprints carefully.
"Look at these footprints. They're very shallow, and the arrangement is very peculiar. They seem to have been left by some small spiritual beast." She pointed in the direction of the footprints. "They bypass the most dangerous area of the swamp and head towards the stone tablet. Perhaps we can follow them."
Li Yuan also squatted down and observed the footprints carefully.
He had to admit that Bi Yao's observation skills were truly amazing, and he could even notice such subtle traces.
"Yaoyao, you are so thoughtful. I didn't even notice it." He praised sincerely.
Bi Yao stood up and patted the dirt off his hands.
"Better safe than sorry." She walked towards the trail of footprints. "Let's go. Follow these footprints and maybe we'll find a safe path."
Li Yuan followed closely behind, his eyes always fixed on Bi Yao, his heart filled with love and admiration for her.
Following those tiny footprints, they bypassed patches of muddy swamps bubbling with black bubbles and avoided many hidden dangers.
As they got closer to the stone tablet, the sound of the flute became clearer and more melodious, even with a hint of strange charm.
"Wait..." Bi Yao suddenly stopped and grabbed Li Yuan's arm.
"What is that?" Her voice trembled slightly, and her eyes were fixed on the area behind the stone tablet, which was shrouded in thick fog.
The mist rolled, as if something was about to break out of its cocoon...
Li Yuan held Bi Yao's hand tightly. The warmth of his palm passed through the thin fabric, like a warm flame, dispelling the coldness and uneasiness brought by the swamp.
He gave her a firm look in return, his eyes full of trust and fondness.
Bi Yao looked up at him, with a glimmer of dependence in her eyes. This dangerous place was filled with a hint of warmth because of the silent communication between the two.
They continued to move forward, getting closer and closer to the stone tablet that was emitting a faint green light.
The smell of sulfur in the air seemed to have solidified, making people's throats itchy. Bi Yao had to use her spiritual power to protect her body.
Suddenly, a gust of wind carrying thick fog rushed out from behind the stone tablet, and a huge phantom monster slowly appeared.
Its body is as big as a mountain, as if made up of countless black mists, and its eyes are two balls of blue ghost fire, emitting a terrifying light.
The monster let out a deafening roar, the air trembled, and the black bubbles in the swamp began to surge violently.
"Be careful!" Li Yuan growled, and the red long sword instantly ignited with flames. He rushed forward first and slashed at the giant claws of the phantom monster with one sword.
The blade cut through the air with scorching heat, but only left a shallow burn mark on the monster's body.
The phantom monster let out a sharp roar, and its huge claws wrapped in black mist swept across at lightning speed.
Bi Yao quickly pulled Li Yuan to hide, and their figures shuttled around the edge of the swamp like ghosts, avoiding the monster's attacks.
The muddy ground was pitted by their footsteps, and the air was filled with the stench of burnt sulfur and the whistling of blades cutting through the air.
Every time the phantom monster swung its sword, it brought up a gust of wind, and the surrounding space seemed to be distorted.
During the battle, Bi Yao gradually noticed something strange.
She discovered that whenever the green light on the stone tablet flashed, the phantom monster's attacks would become more violent.
The melodious flute sound is subtly connected to the rhythm of the monster's movements, as if controlling its actions.
This discovery made her heart tighten. Before she had time to think about it, the monster's attack suddenly became more violent. Its huge claws wrapped in black mist smashed towards them fiercely, and the air was torn apart by a sharp sonic boom.
Can they defeat this powerful phantom monster and uncover the secret behind the flute sound?
While dodging the attack, Bi Yao caught a glimpse from the corner of his eye that the runes on the stone tablet began to rotate rapidly, and the mist around the stone tablet was also rolling.
A strong sense of unease welled up in her heart, as if something even more terrifying was about to happen.
"Li Yuan..." Bi Yao was about to remind them, but she saw the mist around the stone tablet suddenly condense and transform into black chains, wrapping around them...