A Mysterious Journey Through the Shang Dynasty

Facing the suspicion of the eight major families, Mo Yu and I knew that we had to act quickly, otherwise our exploration would become more difficult. We decided to start by investigating the source of the dark creatures' attacks to prove our innocence.

Mo Yu said seriously: "Su Yao, we can't just sit there and wait for death, we must take the initiative. We have to find evidence to let the eight major families see that we have nothing to do with the attack of dark creatures." I nodded in agreement: "Yes, we have to solve this mystery as soon as possible and clear ourselves of suspicion."

We began to visit people who survived the attack and collect clues. Fear still remained in the eyes of those survivors, and they trembled as they recalled the horrific scenes when the dark creatures attacked. Some people said that they saw the dark creatures move in an orderly manner, not like an aimless attack; some people mentioned that in certain places, the dark creatures seemed to be looking for something deliberately. These clues made us more certain that there must be a deeper reason behind the dark creatures' attacks.

We followed the clues and investigated further, and found that the areas avoided by the dark creatures were all related to a mysterious organization. This organization was operating in the dark, like a ghost hiding in the shadows, making it difficult to figure out. We began to carefully track the traces of this mysterious organization, treading on thin ice with every step, for fear of alerting the enemy.

The members of the mysterious organization have many distinct characteristics. They always appear at night, as if darkness is their natural cover. They wear black robes that are as dark as ink, and the material seems to have a special texture, occasionally flashing a mysterious luster under the weak light. The robes are extremely wide and can completely cover their figures, making it difficult for people to easily judge their body shape and movements.

They wore masks on their faces. The masks were of different styles, but all of them exuded a gloomy atmosphere. Some masks were ferocious animal faces, revealing sharp fangs and cold eyes, as if ready to pounce on prey at any time; some masks were abstract patterns, with twisted lines and mysterious symbols intertwined, making people feel fear and doubt. The masks fit tightly on their faces, revealing only pairs of eyes flashing with strange light. Those eyes were either as cold as frost or as hot as fire, as if they contained endless secrets and evil intentions.

Their movements were swift and agile, like well-trained killers. They made almost no sound when they walked, moving quietly like ghosts. Their steps were light and rhythmic, and each step seemed to be carefully calculated, allowing them to move quickly while remaining absolutely silent. In their actions, they cooperated well with each other, and a glance or a subtle movement could convey complex information, showing that they had undergone long-term training and running-in.

They often wear black gloves, which are made of tough and smooth materials, and it is unknown what kind of weapons or secrets are hidden in them. Some people also hold strange tools in their hands, which are peculiar in shape and emit mysterious energy fluctuations, which make people shudder.

The members of this mysterious organization give people a strong sense of oppression and mystery, making it difficult to approach, and even more difficult to understand their true purpose and identity. But we know that they are the key obstacle for us to solve the mystery of the dark creature attack and protect the totems of the eight families. We must face them bravely and uncover their mystery.

We spent a lot of time and energy carefully observing the places where the members of the mysterious organization might appear. Once, we found several hurried figures in a remote alley. They were wearing black robes and masks on their faces, which completely matched the characteristics of the members of the mysterious organization we had previously speculated. We followed them quietly, keeping a proper distance to avoid being discovered by them.

They walked into an abandoned building. We waited outside patiently, observing their every move. After a while, they left in a hurry. We took the opportunity to sneak into the building. It was dark and damp inside, filled with an old smell. The walls were engraved with strange symbols and patterns, as if telling an ancient and mysterious story. We carefully explored every corner, not missing any possible clues.

In a room, we found some documents and maps. The documents recorded the plans and goals of the mysterious organization. They attempted to use the attacks of dark creatures to create chaos and seize the totems of the eight families to gain powerful power. The map marked the locations of the eight families and the storage locations of the totems, which made us more certain of the conspiracy of the mysterious organization.

With this evidence, we visited the elders of the eight families again. Mo Yu said sincerely: "Dear elders, after arduous investigation, we finally found some key evidence. This mysterious organization has been secretly planning the attack of dark creatures, and their purpose is to seize the totem. We have nothing to do with them, and have been committed to uncovering the truth and protecting everyone."

The elders looked at the documents and maps we brought and fell into deep thought. An older elder said slowly, "These evidences do reduce our suspicion of you, but we still need more assurance."

I hurriedly said, "My elders, we can swear on our lives and honor that we have absolutely no bad intentions. We just want to unlock the ancient secrets of the Shang Dynasty and protect our homeland. Moreover, only if we unite together can we fight against that mysterious organization and the dark creatures."

To further prove our innocence, we also told the elders in detail about our investigation process, including how we discovered traces of the mysterious organization, how we sneaked into abandoned buildings, and how we found these evidences. We shared our experiences and findings without reservation so that the elders could more clearly understand our efforts and sincerity.

After a long discussion and thinking, the elders of the eight families finally began to believe in our innocence. One elder said: "It seems that we did misunderstand you before. Your efforts and courage have shown us your sincerity. However, we still need to consider the matter of the totem carefully."

Mo Yu nodded to show his understanding: "Dear elders, we understand the importance of the totem to you. We will continue to work hard to protect everyone, and we hope that you can consider cooperating with us at the appropriate time to fight against the mysterious organization and dark creatures together."

However, just when we thought things were turning around, a terrible problem arose. We found that every time we investigated a key place, dark creatures would soon appear there. This made us deeply confused and worried. Could it be that there was a traitor among us?

Just when we were worried about this, Xiao Yan appeared. Her flaming red hair shone in the sun, and her eyes revealed determination and intelligence. Mo Yu was slightly startled, then reacted: "Xiao Yan, you are here." I also showed a look of surprise: "Xiao Yan, you came at the right time. We are having a headache about this matter, do you have any ideas?" Xiao Yan frowned slightly and said: "I think there must be something fishy about this matter. We must deal with it carefully and find the possible traitor. Moreover, I have a feeling that this mysterious organization seems to know everything about our actions." Mo Yu nodded and said: "Xiao Yan, you are right. We can start with the recent trajectory of action and carefully analyze everyone who may have access to key information. At the same time, we must also strengthen the confidentiality of our actions and not let the traitor have any chance to take advantage of it again." I agreed: "Xiao Yan is right, we can no longer let the dark creatures always get ahead of us."

Xiaoyan closed her eyes and felt the surrounding atmosphere. After a moment, she opened her eyes and said, "I can feel some unusual fluctuations, but I can't confirm the specific identity of the traitor. We need to act more carefully." Under Xiaoyan's guidance, we began to secretly observe everyone around us, trying to find the possible traitor. But in the process, we must also be careful not to let the real traitor notice our suspicion, otherwise they may take more extreme actions. We know that finding the traitor is a huge challenge we are currently facing, but we must face it bravely, because only in this way can we continue our exploration, protect the totems of the eight major families, and unlock the ancient secrets of the Shang Dynasty.