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Chapter 27 - New Clues
Chapter 27: New Clues
Yun Yi moved swiftly through the night, like a ghost shrouded in darkness, never pausing for a moment until he returned to the camp. The atmosphere within was heavy, as if cloaked in an ominous haze. Everyone was still troubled by the events of the previous night—the giant beast, the mysterious markings, and the looming sense of danger that lingered in the air.
As soon as Xiao Chen saw Yun Yi return, he hurried forward, his eyes filled with urgency and expectation, as if grasping at a glimmer of hope in the dark. “Brother Yun Yi, did you find anything?” His voice carried a hint of tension, like the taut strings of a zither trembling slightly, breaking the suffocating silence in the camp.
Yun Yi shook his head slightly, exhaustion evident in his expression, resembling a traveler who had crossed mountains and rivers only to return empty-handed. “The valley is shrouded in dense fog. Though I made some discoveries, they only deepened the mystery. The aura of that strange force is becoming even more elusive—I still can’t decipher it.” As he spoke, he recounted his findings in detail. The others listened intently, their brows furrowing deeper, as though tangled in a web of confusion with no clear path forward.
Ling Xue bit her lower lip lightly, leaving a faint mark on her rosy lips, like a plum blossom against the snow. She spoke softly, “Given the circumstances, our priority should be to start with the clues we already have. The beast, the mysterious markings, and the glow in the valley must be interconnected in some way. We can’t afford to overlook any details.” Her voice, though gentle, carried a firm resolve, like a breeze in spring attempting to clear the haze in everyone’s hearts.
Just as the group was deep in thought, a team member responsible for managing supplies rushed over, his expression flustered, like a startled rabbit. “Lord Xiao, Lady Ling, Senior Yun Yi, I just discovered this while clearing the battlefield!” He extended his hand, revealing a peculiar crystal resting in his palm—glimmering faintly with a bluish light, resembling crushed stardust. It bore an uncanny resemblance to the glow of the beast and the markings, as if they originated from the same source.
The moment they saw it, everyone’s gazes locked onto the crystal, drawn to it like metal to a magnet. Xiao Chen carefully took the crystal, examining it closely, his fingers gently brushing over its surface as though touching a rare treasure. “This crystal… I’ve never seen anything like it before. What secrets could it possibly hold?” He muttered, his brows furrowed as if caught in a complex game of chess, struggling to determine his next move.
Yun Yi’s gaze darkened, as if peering through the veil of mystery. He spoke with certainty, “Judging by the energy it emits, this might be a crucial key to unraveling the enigma. It could even be linked to the core of that strange power. We must figure out its origins and purpose.” His voice was steady and powerful, resonating like a tolling bell, pointing the group in a clear direction.
Ling Xue nodded slightly, seemingly agreeing with Yun Yi’s deduction. Her sharp eyes swept across the camp, gleaming like stars in a cold night. “We must remain calm and work together. I suggest we start by