After successfully crossing the extremely dangerous river, Lin Fan and the others, dragging their tired and soaking wet bodies, were like a group of survivors who had just been through a storm. They found a relatively dry place on the shore and slowly sat down to take a short rest. Everyone wrung out the water from their clothes. The dripping water seemed to be telling the thrilling story of the river crossing just now. After packing up their things, they set off again with a little nervousness and expectation.
A Xing was still muttering about the encounter in the river as he walked. His expression showed that he was still a bit scared: "Oh my, that big catfish monster was really scary. It almost ate me. Fortunately, we had Lin Fan. Otherwise, it would have been a disaster! When that guy opened its big mouth, I felt like I could be swallowed in one gulp. It's terrifying just to think about it."
Dagu said with a smile, "That's right. But A Xing, you also made a great contribution this time. If it weren't for you finding the weakness of the big catfish monster, it would have been really hard for us to deal with it. You have really sharp eyes. You could notice the key point even in such a tense moment."
"Of course. I, A Xing, am very powerful!" A Xing proudly patted his chest. But because his clothes were still wet, this pat made a "splat" sound and splashed some small water droplets, which made everyone laugh again. The laughter, in this relatively quiet riverside, also diluted some of the fear atmosphere just now.
After walking along the riverbank for a while, the surrounding environment was quietly changed by an invisible hand. The originally open riverbank gradually became narrower. The trees on both sides became denser. The layers of branches and leaves were like a natural barrier. The sunlight could only shine through the gaps in the leaves, casting small spots of light on the ground, forming a series of mottled light and shadow, like a mysterious painting. As they walked, they found a huge cave in front of them. The cave was pitch - black inside, like a bottomless black hole, filled with a mysterious atmosphere. There was also a faint low "buzzing" sound coming from it. The sound echoed in this silent environment, making people feel creepy, as if there were some unknown dangers lurking inside.
"This cave looks a bit spooky. Could there be any danger inside?" Lina tightly grasped Lin Fan's arm and said nervously. There was a hint of worry in her eyes, and she unconsciously moved closer to Lin Fan.
Lin Fan looked at the cave, with a look of vigilance in his eyes, as if he was examining a potential enemy: "Whether there is danger or not, we have to be careful. Maybe by passing through this cave, we can find clues to get out of here. All along the way, every place has hidden all kinds of unexpected situations. This cave is probably no exception."
A Xing picked up a small stone and threw it into the cave to test. The sound of the stone landing echoed in the cave, as if it was magnified several times. The "thud" sound was extremely abrupt in this silent cave. "It seems very deep inside. Do we really have to go in?" A Xing shrank his neck and asked in a low voice. There was a trace of hesitation and timidity in his voice.
"Go in! We have no other choice." Lin Fan said firmly and then walked into the cave first. Although his steps were firm, there was also a hint of caution, as if each step was testing this unknown darkness. The others saw this and had to follow with a forced smile. Their figures were gradually swallowed up by the darkness of the cave.
As soon as they entered the cave, a cold air hit them. The coldness seemed to be able to penetrate into people's bones. Everyone couldn't help shivering. There was thick fog in the cave, and the visibility was extremely low. They could only carefully grope their way forward. Each step was extremely cautious, for fear of accidentally stepping on a trap or hitting some hidden danger. The ground was rough and uneven. From time to time, there would be some protruding stones that almost made them fall. Their staggering appearance looked rather messy in this dim environment.
"Oh, this road is really hard to walk." A Xing complained. Suddenly, he felt his feet empty. "Ah!" He screamed and fell into a trap. The scream echoed in the cave, causing a panic.
"A Xing!" Everyone exclaimed and quickly gathered around. The trap was not deep, but A Xing still sprained his ankle when he fell. The pain made him grimace, with a painful expression on his face.
"Don't come down. I'm okay. I just sprained my ankle." A Xing sat in the trap and said, trying to make his voice sound relaxed. But the slightly trembling tone still betrayed his pain at the moment.
Lin Fan squatted down and reached out to pull A Xing up: "A Xing, grab my hand." There was full concern in his eyes. He only wanted to rescue A Xing from the trap as soon as possible.
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