Bright Sword: This unit is really ruthless

The Ghost King is actually ticklish!

The rubble from the top of the cave fell like rain. Zhang Ling protected Xu Erniu under him and used his body to block the impact of the falling rocks.

"Battalion Commander!" Xu Erniu shouted in horror.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Zhang Ling clenched his teeth, feeling that his bones were about to be crushed.

The loud rumbling noise continued and the entire cave was shaking violently, as if it would collapse completely at any time.

After an unknown amount of time, the shaking finally stopped.

Zhang Ling pushed away the rubble on his body and struggled to stand up.

Xu Erniu also climbed up from the ground and asked in shock, "Captain, are we still alive?"

Zhang Ling looked around and found that the cave had completely changed. The originally narrow passage had now become a wide underground space.

The ceiling of the cave is very high and is inlaid with many sparkling gems, illuminating the entire space like daylight.

"This...where is this?" Xu Erniu opened his mouth in surprise.

Zhang Ling shook his head, indicating that he didn't know either.

He walked to the center of the cave and found a huge altar there.

There was a bronze coffin on the altar, with mysterious runes engraved all around it.

"This coffin..." Zhang Ling's heart moved, and he remembered the coffin he encountered in the cave before.

Is there any connection between this coffin and the previous one?

He walked forward and carefully observed the runes on the coffin.

Suddenly, he felt a powerful force sucking him in.

"Battalion Commander!" Xu Erniu exclaimed and wanted to rush up and grab Zhang Ling.

But it was too late, Zhang Ling's body had been sucked onto the coffin.

The runes on the coffin emitted a dazzling light, wrapping Zhang Ling in it.

Zhang Ling felt as if his body was torn apart, and the severe pain made him scream.

"what--"

Xu Erniu watched Zhang Ling being sucked into the coffin and disappearing.

He wanted to go forward to save Zhang Ling, but was blocked by an invisible force and could not get close to the coffin.

"Battalion Commander!" Xu Erniu shouted in despair.

At this moment, the runes on the altar suddenly dimmed, and the coffin slowly sank into the ground and disappeared.

The entire underground space fell into darkness again.

Xu Erniu collapsed on the ground, his heart filled with fear and despair.

He didn't know where Zhang Ling had gone, nor did he know what to do.

He could only curl up helplessly in the darkness, praying silently that Zhang Ling would be safe.

......

After an unknown amount of time, Xu Erniu suddenly heard a voice ringing in his ears.

"Wake up..."

He opened his eyes and found himself lying on a piece of soft grass.

The sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves and shone warmly on his face.

"I... I'm still alive?" Xu Erniu murmured to himself.

He struggled to sit up, looked around, and found himself in a dense forest.

"Where is this?" He was full of doubts.

Just then, he saw a figure walking towards him from a distance.

"Battalion Commander!" Xu Erniu shouted in surprise.

The person who came was Zhang Ling.

Zhang Ling walked up to Xu Erniu and asked with concern, "Are you okay?"

Xu Erniu shook his head and said, "I'm fine, Battalion Commander, where... where did you go?"

Zhang Ling hesitated for a moment and said, "I don't know either. After I was sucked into the coffin, I lost consciousness. When I woke up, I was already here."

Xu Erniu asked in bewilderment: "Then...what should we do now?"

Zhang Ling looked up at the sky and said, "Let's first figure out where this place is, and then find a way to get back."

Xu Erniu nodded and followed Zhang Ling into the depths of the forest.

The forest is filled with towering ancient trees that block out the sun, making it difficult for sunlight to penetrate, making the forest seem somewhat eerie and scary.

"Battalion Commander, are there any wild animals here?" Xu Erniu asked fearfully.

Zhang Ling patted his shoulder and comforted him, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

They walked for a long time but couldn't find any way out.

Just when they were about to despair, they suddenly heard the sound of flowing water.

"There is water ahead!" Xu Erniu shouted excitedly.

They quickened their pace and headed towards the sound of running water.

After passing through a dense bush, they came to a stream.

The stream water is clear and there are many small fish swimming in it.

Xu Erniu bent down, scooped up a handful of water and started drinking.

"How sweet!" he exclaimed.

Zhang Ling also drank a few sips of water and felt much better.

Just then, he suddenly found a few words carved on the stone by the stream.

He walked forward and carefully read the words.

"Prosperous Chang'an?" He read out those words.

"Prosperous Chang'an? What does this mean?" Xu Erniu asked puzzledly.

Zhang Ling shook his head, indicating that he didn't know either.

He had a vague feeling in his heart that this "Prosperous Chang'an" might be related to the reason why they traveled here.

Just then, they suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves coming from a distance.

"Someone is coming!" Xu Erniu said vigilantly.

Zhang Ling nodded and signaled Xu Erniu to hide behind the tree.

They hid behind the trees and secretly observed the people coming.

I saw a group of soldiers riding tall horses galloping from a distance, led by a general wearing gorgeous armor.

The word "Tang" was engraved on the armor of those soldiers.

"Tang Dynasty? Have we traveled to the Tang Dynasty?" Zhang Ling was filled with shock and confusion.

The rubble from the top of the cave fell like rain. Zhang Ling protected Xu Erniu under him and used his body to block the impact of the falling rocks.

"Boom——"

With a loud bang, the cave collapsed completely, and Zhang Ling and Xu Erniu were buried in the rocks.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhang Ling slowly opened his eyes and found himself lying in an unfamiliar room.

The room was furnished with antique furniture, a landscape painting hung on the wall, and the air was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood.

"Where is this?" Zhang Ling struggled to sit up, feeling sore all over.

"Are you awake?" a gentle voice came.

Zhang Ling turned his head and saw a woman in white standing by the bed with a bowl of medicine in her hand.

The woman has a pretty face, picturesque features and a gentle temperament, like a fairy from heaven.

"Who are you?" Zhang Ling asked vigilantly.

"My name is Liu Ruyan, and I'm the owner of this place." The woman smiled and handed the medicine bowl to Zhang Ling, "You're seriously injured, drink the medicine first."

Zhang Ling took the medicine bowl, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Why am I here?"

Liu Ruyan explained: "You were buried under the cave collapse, and I rescued you."

Zhang Ling nodded and drank the medicine in one gulp.

"Thank you." Zhang Ling said.

"You're welcome." Liu Ruyan smiled, "You have a good rest. I'll be leaving first."

Liu Ruyan turned and left. Zhang Ling looked at her back, his heart full of doubts.

Who is this woman and why did she save herself?

Also, what exactly is that "Book of Life and Death"? Why is there someone with the same birth date as me in it?

A series of questions swirled in Zhang Ling's mind, making him feel extremely confused.

At this time, Xu Erniu also woke up.

"Battalion Commander, where are we?" Xu Erniu rubbed his eyes and asked in confusion.

Zhang Ling told Xu Erniu what had just happened.

After hearing this, Xu Erniu was also confused: "This... This is too weird! Who is that woman?"

Zhang Ling shook his head and said, "I don't know either, but we have to be careful. Everything here is too weird."

The two discussed it and decided to wait and see how the situation develops.

In the next few days, Zhang Ling and Xu Erniu recovered from their injuries under Liu Ruyan's care.

Liu Ruyan took meticulous care of them and brought them delicious meals and medicine every day.

Zhang Ling and Xu Erniu's gratitude towards Liu Ruyan grew deeper and deeper.

However, they always remained a little wary and did not dare to completely trust Liu Ruyan.

After all, this woman appeared too suddenly, and they knew nothing about her identity.

That day, Zhang Ling felt that his body had almost recovered, so he decided to go out for a walk and find out about the situation here.

He walked out of the room and found himself in an antique courtyard.

The courtyard is filled with exotic flowers and plants, rockery and flowing water, and the scenery is pleasant.

Zhang Ling walked to the center of the courtyard and looked up. He saw clouds and mist in the distance, like a fairyland.

"Where exactly is this place?" Zhang Ling was full of doubts.

At this moment, an old voice came from behind: "Young man, are you awake?"

Zhang Ling turned around and saw an old man in a gray robe standing not far away, leaning on a cane.

The old man has white hair and beard, a ruddy complexion, and is in good spirits, giving people a feeling of being an immortal.

"Old man, who are you?" Zhang Ling asked.

"My surname is Liu, my given name is Qingfeng, and I am the owner of this villa." The old man said with a smile.

"Liu Qingfeng?" Zhang Ling's heart moved. Could it be that he and Liu Ruyan are father and daughter?

"Old sir, where is this place?" Zhang Ling asked.

Liu Qingfeng stroked his beard and said, "This is the Peach Blossom Spring."

"Peach Blossom Spring?" Zhang Ling was stunned. Could it be that he had traveled to Tao Yuanming's "Peach Blossom Spring"?

"Yes." Liu Qingfeng nodded, "This is a place isolated from the world, free from the disturbances of the outside world."

Zhang Ling became even more confused. He clearly remembered that he was in the cave, so how did he suddenly come here?

"Old sir, how did I get here?" Zhang Ling asked.

Liu Qingfeng smiled and said, "You will understand this question later."

Zhang Ling wanted to ask more, but Liu Qingfeng waved his hand and said, "Young man, you must be tired after the long journey. Go and have a rest first."

After saying that, Liu Qingfeng turned and left, leaving Zhang Ling standing alone in the middle of the courtyard, his heart full of doubts and confusion.

In the following days, Zhang Ling and Xu Erniu continued to recuperate in Taohuayuan and gradually got to know the situation here.

The residents of Taohuayuan lived a life of men farming and women weaving, living in peace and contentment.

There is no war, no killing, no intrigue here, only a peaceful and harmonious life.

Zhang Ling and Xu Erniu lived very comfortably here, as if they had forgotten the outside world.

However, there is always one question in their minds: how did they get here?

Also, what exactly is that Book of Life and Death?