Chapter 104 Mysterious Tunnel
The next day, when they set off, Ling Yu also called Xuan along. His injuries had improved a lot, and he had been feeling very stifled in the cave.

Lie and Li stayed in the cave to look after everyone.

After leaving the cave, following her memory, Ling Yu led the two to the bank at the end of the river they had previously crossed.

After a few days, the bloodstain had faded considerably.

"This is where we found the fragments of Willow and Moon Beast hides last time."

Ling Yu pointed to the spot at her feet and said.

Wei frowned and looked around. "If those people took them away from here, there should be other clues nearby."

"I'll go take a look." Xuan immediately went to check the nearby woods.

"The only way out of the Misty Forest is that way, right?" Wei asked, pointing ahead.

Ling Yu thought for a moment: "It's not the only one, but it should be the shortest route."

"Would a typical tribe travel all the way to such a dangerous misty forest for a hunt?"

Wei shook his head: "Usually not. Putting aside the dangers, the meat takes two days to travel on the road, is extremely heavy to bring back, and is likely to attract wild animals in the vicinity. It will also rot easily in the heat."

Ling Yu was even more puzzled.

Just then, Xuan came over from the other side and called out, "I saw some footprints ahead. Come and take a look."

Lingyu and Wei exchanged a glance and quickly went over.

After walking along the river for several dozen meters, at a bend in the river, a waterfall cascaded down.

Xuan pointed to a shallow footprint on the grass.

It's clearly a human, but you can't see it unless you look closely; it's been covered by the growing grass.

“Are there any other footprints?” she asked quickly.

Perhaps by following their footprints, we can determine the direction they left in, and thus deduce when and how they returned to the mountain.

Xuan shook his head. "There were a few scattered ones from over there to here, but they were hard to see. They disappeared completely here."

Ling Yu frowned. Could it be that they discovered it too late, and it had already been destroyed by wild animals nearby?

Just then, Wei saw something and suddenly transformed into a fox, leaping into the waterfall.

This action startled Ling Yu and Xuan.

"Tail!" she exclaimed in surprise.

The tail had already disappeared behind the waterfall, submerged by the spray, and she couldn't see anyone. She wondered, where did the person go?
Xuan also looked at this scene strangely, staring suspiciously at the spot where the tail disappeared, and suddenly pointed at the waterfall in surprise:

"There seems to be a cave behind the waterfall!"

He pulled Lingyu closer so they could see more clearly.

Ling Yu indeed saw the cave entrance faintly visible behind the waterfall. The waterfall had a large flow of water, and the silvery-white water curtain blocked the view.

You really can't find it unless you look closely.

But she still had some worries.

Is there any danger in such a secluded place?
"Don't worry, Wei is very good at exploring the terrain inside the cave. Let's wait a bit," Xuan said, patting her shoulder.

If it weren't for his words of concern, he would have jumped in after him; there was no reason for him to let Wei go in alone and risk his life.

Ling Yu nodded as she looked at Xuan Anfu's gaze.

While waiting, the two of them did not sit idle. They fetched a lot of water and picked some fruit, which they put into Ling Yu's backpack.

But after a long time, the tail still didn't come back.

Ling Yu could no longer hide her worry and said to Xuan, "Why don't we go in and take a look? I'm afraid the tail..."

"it is good."

Before she could finish speaking, Xuan already knew her feelings.

He bent down to let Ling Yu climb onto his back, transformed into a wolf, and was about to leap into the waterfall when a white figure jumped out of the waterfall just as he was about to stand up.

Ling Yu saw a beautiful and alluring white fox break through the water and leap towards the shore. The water wet its snow-white fur, and it landed steadily with an elegant and aloof demeanor.

It slightly raised its head, looking at her, its eyes revealing a charming and alluring air.

Although she had seen the tailed beast form before, she would still be mesmerized every time she saw it, especially the one emerging from the water.

The feeling she got from Yue was different. Yue was a mermaid who liked to be in the water. She was also incomparably beautiful, but she had a kind of aggressiveness and aloof pride.

The tail has that understated, humble yet strikingly cool and indifferent feel.

Before she even realized it, Xuan had already put her down.

"Have you seen enough?" Xuan pinched her cheek with a jealous look on his face.

Ling Yu finally came to her senses, her face flushed, and she quickly tried to control her rapidly beating heart.

Wei naturally noticed her loss of composure, slowly transforming into human form, a slight smile curving his lips.

His long silver hair was wet from the water, and his skin was fair and radiant. Even standing there, he possessed a cool and ethereal air that captivated people's attention.

"Tail, what was found inside?" Xuan asked.

Ling Yu looked up at him curiously, her eyes sparkling.

Wei glanced at her casually, then said seriously, "I thought it was a cave inside, but after walking along the path for a while, I still couldn't reach the end. The further we went in, the more it seemed like a tunnel that had been dug out by someone."

"A path?" Xuan exclaimed in surprise, "There's a mountain behind this waterfall. Could it be that they've carved a path through the mountain?"

"It's not certain whether we've dug through yet, but even at full speed for so long, I still haven't reached the end," Wei said in a deep voice.

Ling Yu was more familiar with the terrain here. If there was a man-made tunnel hidden in this cave, it was very likely a shortcut to the outside mountains.

However, this is just speculation; she can only confirm it once she goes inside.

“I’d like to go in and take a look too,” she said, looking at the two of them.

Wei and Gen exchanged a glance and nodded.

“Then let’s go in together.” Wei gave Xuan a look, and he went back into the cave behind the waterfall.

Ling Yu followed closely behind on Xuan's back.

Soon, the three of them braved the rushing water of the waterfall and entered the cave.

Ling Yu and Xuan Du looked at the cave they were in with surprise. Outside, there was the sound of rushing water, making it a very secluded place.

Some unknown wild grasses and vines also grew on the cave walls.

She looked into the depths of the cave and indeed saw a path leading straight ahead, the exterior of which resembled a naturally formed cave.

Continuing forward, one encounters a man-made tunnel.

It wasn't wide, but it was wide enough for two males to pass side by side. Here, they finally discovered more messy footprints.

"That's where they came to the Misty Forest."

Pointing ahead, he said, "Yu, look at this."

Ling Yu looked at the arc-shaped marks on the ground and was slightly startled. These looked like the marks left by a car wheel.

Those people have actually made a cart?
"What's wrong?" Xuan asked, noticing Ling Yu's unusual expression. "That unfamiliar tribe, is it very powerful?"

Ling Yu shook her head: "It's hard to say."

She slowly walked forward and touched the unknown wild grass growing on the cave wall. Instantly, she connected with the green energy network, and her vision gradually extended forward along the tunnel in front of her.

What a long tunnel!
She was somewhat surprised; it was beyond her current perception, but it was also close to the end of the tunnel.

Based on the map, this is indeed a shortcut to the mountain.

"If you keep going forward from here, you will be able to leave the Misty Forest and reach the mountain range ahead."

She said to the two of them, "Liu and Yue were probably taken away from here by their people. Moreover, their tribe may have even made carts, making them more civilized than us."

"What is a car?" Wei and Xuan asked in unison.

Ling Yu briefly explained the functions of the vehicle to the two of them, which are, in the most basic sense, to transport goods and carry people.

She was unsure of the extent to which the other tribe had developed.

Judging from the wheel tracks, it was probably a basic handcart.

Even so, judging from the fact that they dug tunnels to facilitate transportation and used handcarts, their civilization was at least more advanced than that of their original tribal civilization.

After hearing her words, both males looked somewhat worried.

They were outnumbered and had entered someone else's territory, where the other tribe was more civilized and thus stronger.

Once a conflict occurs, the consequences are unimaginable.

"It's alright, let's take it one step at a time," Xuan said, patting Wei's shoulder as if trying to sound relaxed.

He is brave and fierce in battle, unafraid of death, and has an optimistic view of many things. Even if the outcome is not good, he will not regret it if he is prepared for the process. Having come this far, he is willing to die with his people and lover.
On the contrary, Wei considered things more comprehensively, and therefore had more worries.

He wanted to ensure everyone's safety, but this concern actually hampered his actions when faced with thorny issues.

Ling Yu understood both, but they had no way out.

We had no choice but to grit our teeth and keep pushing forward.

"Perhaps things aren't as bad as we think. Let's go back and share the good news with everyone."

She smiled at the two males to put them at ease.

Wei looked at her with a touch of tenderness, breathed a sigh of relief, stroked her hair, and said gently, "Okay."

His cool and alluring fox eyes gazed tenderly at her.

Ling Yu felt much less pressure. She really hoped to reach the plains as soon as possible and have a stable and safe place to settle down.

By then, everyone will be able to live a peaceful and secure life.

No more worries and unexpected challenges along the way.


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