Chapter 49 Mysterious Forces
I looked at Yuanxiao and the others, "What is standing there?"
Unexpectedly, Yuanxiao shook her head, "I don't know, but through the observation just now, I can judge that those relics were probably some kind of remains left by ancient ancestors."
I nodded and suddenly remembered something, "You still remember the altar of offering at the bend of the underground river? From the closed passage of the altar, there seemed to be something similar."
"Are you talking about the tall pile of stones like a Mani pile?" Yuanxiao also remembered the scene at that time, "Yes, it really looks very similar! It seems that the tall things in the wasteland in front should be of the same type as the things on the altar."
Anado looked at us, "In this way, the altar in the Dark River and what we see now were built by the same group of people?"
"It is indeed possible to start from the current situation." I couldn't help but frown, "This shows that there was once a little-known ancient civilization in this place."
"But how can civilization appear in such a place?" Annaduo seemed to disagree with me. "Since ancient times, places where civilization or culture have appeared have been conducive to human habitation and survival. For example, the Yellow River civilization, the Yangtze River civilization, and later the Sanxingdui culture and the Liangzhu culture were all the same. But look at this place," Annaduo pointed to the surroundings, "Viral snakes and beasts, steep terrain and impermanent climate, who would be willing to live in such a place!"
After hearing An Naduo's words, Yuanxiao nodded, "Well, it makes sense, but if this was not built by ancient ancestors who lived here, then who built these things here? This area is not small in scale."
Anado smiled slightly, "This is not simple. Building an altar here does not mean you have to live here. In ancient times, the emperors built altars and temples on Mount Tai, but they did not see that emperor living on it all year round."
Actually, I understand what Annaduo means. She thinks that these are all built by ancestors outside the mountain. The situation Annaduo mentioned is indeed possible, but I always have this situation here.
I shook my head and said to Annado, "Actually it's not what you said."
Anado blinked at me, "What do you mean?"
I said, "Actually, it is possible to say that ancient ancestors live here. Although this place is remote and the environment is harsh, if these ancient ancestors come here to take refuge, then all the problems can be explained."
"Refusal?" Anado couldn't help but frowned, "When I was in college, I studied Chinese history specifically, but I never saw too many records of the situation you mentioned."
After hearing what she said, I suddenly smiled, "I thought the same as you did at the beginning. If you had the chance to experience such a thing a few times, you would re-establish your worldview. The stone man who grew tentacles, the altar of offering, and the huge snake bones, you probably have never learned these in history."
An Naduo was stunned by what I said, but he opened his mouth but seemed to not know how to refute it for a moment, but he still seemed to be unwilling to be convinced by me, and just muttered, "I still think your idea is inaccurate." I did not argue with An Naduo, but turned to look at Wenmo. In comparison, I was looking forward to his idea more.
Wen Mo kept looking at the darkness ahead, as if he was in deep thought. At this time, another lightning bolt fell from the air. The huge roar made us unable to help but cover our ears and squat on the ground. Only Wen Mo kept his posture just now and didn't move. He seemed to be immersed in his own world, and the things around him had nothing to do with him.
After a while, the world became quiet again, but it could only be relatively quiet. But what is more troublesome is that the rain seems to be heavier than just now. Wen Mo patted the water on his body, "Let's go, go back first, come here again during the day tomorrow."
Although I was a little disappointed to him that I only said this, I had to admit that at this time, I could only do this.
So the four of us turned around and returned. "How do you feel?" Yuanxiao said, raising his hand and looking like he was about to pat my shoulder. Fortunately, he reacted under my horrified gaze and rubbed his hands embarrassedly, "Sorry, I forgot, have you done it, do you need me to carry you?"
I waved my hand and patted Yuanxiao on the shoulder with my backhand, "I can still bear it if I'm fine!"
Even though I said this, to be honest, I am indeed tired. However, I cannot always rely on others. It is not so easy for others to walk in such rain and jungle, let alone take care of me again.
Therefore, I insisted on walking by myself, but by the halfway point, I gradually landed at the end of the team. While they were not paying attention, I leaned on the tree beside to rest. Just as I lowered my head, I suddenly saw something seemed to be in the grass under the tree.
I immediately squatted down to check, and found that due to the erosion of the rain, a corner of something was exposed in the soil under the grass.
It looks like a packaging bag, but it seems that someone buried something here.
When the three people in front saw me falling behind, they walked back. Yuanxiao asked, "Zhuoran, what's wrong with you? Is it okay?"
I waved my hand without raising my head, "Look at this place!"
Several people came over to see it, and Yuanxiao said "Huh", "What is buried in this soil?" As he said that, he reached out and was about to dig.
I quickly stopped him, "Be careful!"
Yuanxiao stopped, nodded, then took out the short knife, reached into the soil and pried it gently, and picked something out of the soil. I reached out and took it over and saw that it was a packing bag of compressed food, with a cigarette butt in the packing bag. I looked through it and found that the production date on the packaging was not far from now.
This surprised me a little, "Someone has been here recently. It shouldn't be Yuan An's person. Could it be my second uncle? But it's not right. My second uncle doesn't smoke! What's wrong with this cigarette butt?"
Yuanxiao reached out to pick up the packaging bag, "Actually, there is nothing to make a fuss about this. It's probably the one left by your second uncle. In this vast mountain, he is alone and not smoking a cigarette, that would be so boring!"
"Fart!" I glanced at Lanxiao, then looked at Wenmo.
Wen Mo did not look at the things in my hand, but reached out and touched the grass under his feet. "This land has been moved." "Have it been moved?" I asked strangely, "What do you mean by saying that?"
Wen Mo reached out and held up a piece of turf and said, "The person who buried things is experienced and very cautious. He first lifted the surface turf, buried the things in before covering the turf so that there would be almost no trace left. It seems that this person does not want anyone to find his trace."
I also reached out to touch it, as Wen Mo said. "In this way, this person should not be my second uncle. Those who can get here must know that he is here. So he doesn't need to do this. And this person who hides his traces doesn't want others to know his existence at all. And he almost succeeded. If it weren't for this heavy rain, we wouldn't have discovered it."
After hearing my words, Lanxiao's face changed slightly, "Who will this person be?"
I shook my head gently, "I don't know, but I really got Yuan An right. There is another force here besides us, the Yuan family, and my second uncle!"
Annaduo's face also became a little solemn, "From the current situation, this person is not a simple person. I don't know if he is an enemy or a friend?"
Yuanxiao snorted coldly, "It's probably not a good thing to be so sneaky!"
I said, "Okay, since we have discovered it, let's be mentally prepared and be careful in everything." I glanced at Wen Mo intentionally or unintentionally, "Even if we meet it, it's not sure who will win!"
We restored the ground to its original state and returned to the camp tent. Lying in the sleeping bag, I tossed and turned. The current situation was much more complicated than I thought. Especially a mysterious force joined. I sorted out my past experiences and couldn't help but start to guess who they would be? The Tang family, Tan family, or the Nie family? Or other forces in the undulating circle? Just based on the clues of the present, I think anyone can do it after thinking about it.
Suddenly, a name jumped into my mind: Mr. Yue! But thinking of this person made me unable to think about it because this person himself is a mystery!
I don’t know if the blood loss from the wound caused my brain to be inadequate. After thinking about this, I felt dizzy and overwhelmed. I had to force myself to close my eyes and rest.
When I woke up, it was already dawn and the rain had stopped. I felt that my condition seemed to be better than yesterday. Although my injured shoulders still couldn't move freely. When this level of recovery still made me very happy, it also made me more confident in the itinerary.
I got up and got out of the tent. In the early morning, the air was very fresh, and the green water droplets were everywhere. I took a deep breath and felt refreshed. It was even more pleasing to me that birds were finally heard above the forest. It seemed that the animals living here knew the situation better. Don’t get close to the lightning weather! Yesterday really made me feel deeply!
A fire had already risen in the middle of the tent. Annaduo was busy on a simple stove that was temporarily set up. A small steel basin on the stove was steaming, and a fragrance wafted over from time to time, making people salivate.
Yuanxiao squatted beside him and looked at me with saliva. When he saw me coming, he immediately smiled, "Hey! Why, let the fragrance wake up? You guys are really upset!"
Chapter completed!