Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

Lin Ze knew that his situation was dangerous and he had to find a safe place to hide as soon as possible.

So, without hesitation, he took the hostages into the dense woods.

The forest is lush and green, with towering trees blocking out the sun, like a natural barrier, providing an excellent shelter for the hostages.

With the help of these tall and sturdy trees as cover, Lin Ze cleverly avoided possible pursuers.

While moving through the woods, Lin Ze remained alert at all times, paying close attention to his surroundings.

Suddenly, he noticed a clear stream flowing not far away.

The stream is like a silver ribbon, winding through the woods.

Lin Ze suddenly had an idea and immediately decided to follow the stream, hoping that it would lead them to a way out or other clues for help.

As time went by, they slowly walked out of the woods, and the view in front of them suddenly opened up and an ancient temple came into view.

The temple has gone through years of vicissitudes and looks dilapidated, with peeling walls and incomplete roofs.

However, Lin Ze keenly felt a mysterious aura emanating from the temple.

He carefully pushed open the rickety door of the temple and stepped into it.

The door was filled with the smell of dust and decay, which made people feel awe.

In the center of the temple, there is a huge Buddha statue, which is solemn and majestic, overlooking everyone.

Lin Ze gazed at the Buddha statue, and an unprecedented sense of peace surged in his heart.

He decided to take a short break here and calm down to think about his next plan of action.

After all, only by responding calmly can we find a way out of this predicament.

At this moment, one of the hostages discovered that there seemed to be a passage behind the Buddha statue. Lin Ze went forward to check and indeed found a hidden doorway behind the Buddha statue.

He pushed the door open carefully. It was pitch black inside and a stale smell filled the air.

Lin Ze took out a flashlight and illuminated the road ahead.

They walked along the passage and found that it seemed to be a basement.

The walls of the basement were engraved with strange symbols and patterns, and there were some ancient artifacts on the ground.

Lin Ze carefully observed these objects, secretly guessing their purpose. These objects looked ancient and mysterious, and seemed to contain endless secrets.

Suddenly, he found a tattered book covered with dust in the corner.

This book had obviously been forgotten here for a long time, but it aroused Lin Ze's interest.

He picked up the book carefully, blew away the dust gently, and then slowly opened the pages.

As the pages of the book turned, a stale smell wafted over.

When he saw the words on the book clearly, he was so surprised that he couldn't close his mouth.

It turned out to be a historical record of this temple! The book described in detail the origin, development and some little-known stories of this temple.

Through reading books, Lin Ze learned that this temple was once the place where a great monk practiced.

This eminent monk devoted his life to the study and practice of Buddhism and eventually passed away here.

According to legend, this temple contains endless treasures and mysterious powers, and only those who are destined can find them.

Lin Ze felt excited, perhaps this was the key to their escape from the predicament.

If they could find these treasures, it would not only solve the immediate crisis, but also allow them to gain even greater power.

He decided to explore the basement deeper to look for clues to the treasure.

However, faced with so many artifacts and unknown dangers, he must be extremely careful.

Every step may hide unexpected dangers, and if you are not careful you will end up in an irretrievable situation.

But in order to survive, Lin Ze is willing to take the risk.

Lin Ze held the ancient book tightly in his hand, searching every corner of the basement carefully with focused eyes.

He moved carefully, afraid of missing any place where clues might be hidden.

Suddenly, his eyes were attracted by a seemingly ordinary stone box.

This stone box is placed quietly in a corner, and its surface is engraved with delicate and ancient patterns.

Lin Ze gently picked up the stone box and felt its heavy weight.

He carefully opened the lid and saw a jade pendant emitting a faint light inside.

The light on the jade pendant is like the twinkling stars in the night sky, giving people a mysterious and charming feeling.

When Lin Ze reached out to touch the jade pendant, a strange power instantly surged into his heart.

He felt that he had established some kind of wonderful connection with the temple, as if he could sense everything in the temple through the jade pendant.

With this sudden sensation, Lin Ze began to explore the surrounding objects based on his intuition.

He gently touched the walls, stone pillars and other objects with his fingers, trying to find more clues about the treasure.

After some patient exploration, he finally found a bronze mirror.

Lin Ze picked up the bronze mirror curiously and held it above his head, letting the light reflected from the mirror illuminate the surrounding space.

Just then, a bright light shone on the wall, revealing a long-hidden mural.

The mural depicts a cave hidden in the mountains, surrounded by dense woods and steep peaks.

A mysterious light shines at the entrance of the cave, which seems to suggest that there is a precious treasure hidden within.

Lin Ze felt a surge of excitement and anticipation in his heart.

He realized that this mural might be the key to finding the treasure.

He studied the details on the mural, trying to memorize every route and mark.

Then, he resolutely walked in the direction indicated by the mural, confidently expecting to unravel the mystery of the temple and find the legendary treasure and powerful power.

Lin Ze walked along the winding mountain road, hearing the sound of wind and birdsong. His heart beat faster, and he couldn't wait to uncover the mystery of the treasure.

After passing through the dense forest, he finally reached the cave entrance indicated by the mural. The cave was filled with a mysterious atmosphere, which made Lin Ze excited and nervous. He took a deep breath and bravely stepped into the cave.

The interior of the cave was filled with dim light, but there was a faint light flickering on the wall, as if guiding him forward. Lin Ze walked carefully, taking every step with caution. Suddenly, a dazzling light shot from the front, causing him to squint.

When he looked closely, he was amazed by the sight. He saw a mountain of gold, gems and jewels in front of him, emitting a dazzling brilliance. Next to this pile of treasures, there was an ancient secret book lying there quietly.

Lin Ze was very excited. He walked forward, picked up the secret book, and gently turned the pages.

The book records in detail the training methods and techniques of a peerless martial art, which are the things he has always dreamed of.

A strong determination surged in his heart to embark on this path of cultivation and become the most powerful being in the world.