Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

"Go to the basement again." Xu Mingjie gritted his teeth and made a decision. He knew he had to face his inner fear and re-enter the ominous place to find more clues.

However, he also realized that he alone might not be able to deal with the dangers in the basement. Although his trust in Lao Wang and Xu Damao had been shaken, they were still partners he could rely on in the current situation. After all, they had also experienced those strange things and were as eager to find the truth as he was.

"I'm going to reorganize our forces." Xu Mingjie said to himself, and began to formulate a new plan in his mind. Although he no longer fully trusted them, he could ensure that he was in a proactive position through different means. He had to secretly grasp more information instead of passively accepting their suggestions.

The next morning, Xu Mingjie took the initiative to contact Lao Wang and Xu Damao and convened them for a brief meeting in the courtyard. He tried to look calm and determined, and described their recent discoveries and plans in detail. He told them that he had decided to go into the basement again to explore the true meaning of the murals and symbols.

After hearing this, Lao Wang frowned slightly and said, "Mingjie, are you sure you want to go to the basement again? That place is not a good place. We were already in danger last time."

"I know, but we have no other choice." Xu Mingjie said firmly, with a hint of unquestionable determination in his tone, "Only by finding the truth behind those murals can we truly solve these problems."

Xu Damao also pondered for a while, then nodded: "Mingjie is right, we have come this far, we can't give up halfway. I agree to go and take another look."

Xu Mingjie looked at them and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that he had to rely on their strength to complete the plan, but at the same time, he decided to remain vigilant during the action to ensure that he would no longer be kept in the dark.

"But this time, we have to make some preparations." Xu Mingjie continued, already having a preliminary plan in mind, "I plan to bring some tools with me. In addition, we can try to use recording equipment to see if we can capture the source of those sounds."

Lao Wang nodded in agreement: "That's a good idea. These things may help us better understand those phenomena."

Xu Damao also agreed: "Okay, let's do this. Let's go again tonight and see what we can find."

Xu Mingjie's heart sank slightly, he knew that tonight would be a decisive moment. He had to ensure that the operation went smoothly, and at the same time, he also planned to secretly observe Lao Wang and Xu Damao during the operation to see if they had any suspicious behavior. Although this made him feel uneasy, he knew that this was no longer a question of trust or not, but a question of survival.

That night, as it got dark, Xu Mingjie, Lao Wang, and Xu Damao prepared all the tools and equipment, and the three of them came to the entrance of the basement again. Xu Mingjie felt his heartbeat quicken, but he forced himself to stay calm, knowing that this operation must succeed.

They went into the basement one by one, and the chill in the air was still disturbing. Xu Mingjie took out a flashlight and carefully shone it on the murals around him. This time, he was more alert than last time, and no subtle changes escaped his eyes.

"These symbols...are still so strange." Xu Damao whispered, with a hint of nervousness in his eyes. "Mingjie, do you think they are related to the strange things we encountered?"

Xu Mingjie nodded: "There must be a connection, but we haven't found their true meaning yet. I plan to record these symbols and murals and study them carefully when I get back."

Lao Wang carefully observed the murals, with a hint of confusion in his eyes: "These symbols seem to convey some kind of message, but we may be missing the key clues to interpret them."

A bold idea suddenly came to Xu Mingjie's mind: "Perhaps these symbols need to be under certain conditions to show their true meaning, such as light, temperature, or a certain sound."

A hint of surprise flashed in Lao Wang's eyes, and he nodded: "That's possible. We can try to change the environment, such as dimming the light or increasing the temperature."

Xu Mingjie's mind was working fast, and he decided to take advantage of this opportunity not only to unlock the secrets of the murals, but also to test the reactions of Lao Wang and Xu Damao. He planned to secretly record their actions in different situations to determine whether they had any concealment or wrongdoing.

Xu Mingjie was busy in the basement of the courtyard all night, his mind filled with those vague symbols and strange murals. He carefully recorded every detail and tried his best to stay focused. However, when he returned to the ground late at night, he felt a deep sense of fatigue and uneasiness. He felt that the secrets in the basement were not just those murals that could reveal them, and there seemed to be a deeper conspiracy behind them.

He wandered around the yard for a while, trying to sort out his thoughts. At this time, a faint sound of low conversation came from the distance, breaking the tranquility of the night. Xu Mingjie looked up suddenly and walked in the direction of the sound. He did not deliberately eavesdrop on other people's conversations, but his intuition told him that there was something wrong with the sound.

When he quietly approached the source of the sound, he found that the sound came from a dark corner deep in the yard. Through the dim light, Xu Mingjie saw two familiar figures standing together - Xu Damao and Qin Huairu.

They stood close together, their faces solemn, as if they were discussing something important. Xu Damao looked a little anxious, while Qin Huairu seemed a little hesitant, as if she was troubled by a decision.

Xu Mingjie hid aside, holding his breath as hard as he could, feeling uneasy. He didn't want to eavesdrop, but the sight of these two people meeting privately late at night really puzzled him, especially after so many strange events that had happened recently. He felt a strong curiosity that forced him to continue listening.

"Are you sure you want to do this?" Qin Huairu's voice was low and hurried, revealing a hint of nervousness. "If someone finds out, we're done for."

Xu Damao frowned and said firmly: "I have thought about it. This is our only chance. If we delay any further, it will only make things worse. As long as you cooperate, we will definitely be able to get rid of these troubles."

Qin Huairu hesitated for a moment, a trace of uneasiness flashing in her eyes: "But...will Mingjie be suspicious? He has been very alert recently."

"Don't worry, he won't find out." Xu Damao's tone was full of confidence, but Xu Mingjie noticed that his fingers were rubbing the corner of his clothes nervously, and it was obvious that he was not as calm as he appeared.