Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

Lin Ze struggled to endure the waves of fatigue coming from his body. Every move he made seemed to use up all his strength, but he still gritted his teeth and slowly supported himself to stand up.

Due to his weak body, his steps seemed a little unsteady, and he walked towards the man unsteadily like a child who had just learned to walk.

When he finally came to the man's side, Lin Ze didn't even take a break to lower his head and carefully check the man's condition.

After some observation, he confirmed that the man had completely lost consciousness. He finally felt relieved and let out a long breath.

Just as Lin Ze turned around and prepared to leave this place of trouble, suddenly, an indescribable strange feeling came over him.

He was keenly aware that the atmosphere around him had become unusually strange, as if a pair of invisible eyes were silently watching him.

This sudden change made Lin Ze's nerves tense instantly. He immediately stopped, became fully alert, and quickly looked around, trying to find the source of the strange smell.

In the pitch-black night, a mysterious figure slowly emerged like a ghost.

Because the light was too dim, it was impossible to see the person's face clearly. Only a vague outline could be seen.

Faced with this sudden change, Lin Ze clenched his fists without hesitation and secretly prepared himself to deal with the danger.

At this moment, the mysterious man's voice broke the suffocating silence: "Well done, but this is just the beginning..."

Before he could finish his words, the mysterious man disappeared into the endless darkness in the blink of an eye like a ghost, without leaving any trace.

Looking at the direction where the mysterious man disappeared, Lin Ze's brows were tightly furrowed, his heart filled with countless doubts and confusions.

What profound meaning does this fierce battle we just experienced have?

Who is that mysterious person? Why did he appear at the critical moment and say such strange words? Questions kept flooding into his mind like a tide, making him feel extremely confused.

After a brief thought, Lin Ze realized that it would be difficult to explore the truth behind these mysteries in his current injured state.

So, he made up his mind to find a safe place to recuperate first, and then embark on the journey to find the answer after he recovered his strength.

Lin Ze endured the waves of severe pain in his body, and every step he took seemed to use up all his strength.

His already scarred body seemed even more shaky as he struggled forward, but his eyes remained firm.

Finally, in the midst of desolation, he found a dilapidated hut.

This hut looks like it may collapse at any time, but for Lin Ze at this moment, it is a rare safe haven.

He staggered slowly towards the cabin and used his last bit of strength to push open the creaking wooden door.

After entering the house, Lin Ze collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath.

He looked around and saw that the house was covered with dust and cobwebs, with some old junk piled in the corners.

But at this moment, he no longer cared about these things and just wanted to recover his body as soon as possible.

Lin Ze sat on the ground, closed his eyes, and began to practice qigong and regulate his breathing.

His mind was filled with thoughts as he recalled his previous encounter with the mysterious man.

Who was that person? Why did they attack him?

What kind of huge conspiracy is hidden behind all this?

A series of questions swirled in his mind, giving him a headache.

After an unknown amount of time, Lin Ze felt that his injuries had healed a lot.

He opened his eyes, stood up and stretched his muscles.

After this period of recuperation, his physical strength has been restored and his mental state has improved a lot.

"I can't just sit there and wait for death!" Lin Ze secretly made up his mind and prepared to embark on the journey again to find the mysterious man and uncover the truth of the matter.

So he packed his things and walked out of the cabin again.

The world outside is still vast and unknown, waiting for him to explore.

Along the way, Lin Ze experienced countless ups and downs.

Sometimes, he would meet kind passers-by who would give him help and encouragement; sometimes, he would fall into various dangerous traps and predicaments, but every time he would be able to overcome the danger with his extraordinary wisdom and courage.

In this way, Lin Ze moved forward and got closer and closer to the truth.

However, every time he felt he was about to touch the core, a mysterious force would suddenly appear and block him.

This force was strong and strange, making Lin Ze feel very difficult.

Despite this, Lin Ze never thought of giving up.

He firmly believed that as long as he persisted in his pursuit, one day he would be able to break through the numerous obstacles, uncover all the mysteries, and let the truth come to light.

That day, Lin Ze came to an ancient temple.

The temple was filled with a solemn atmosphere, and Lin Ze decided to take a rest here.

However, the moment he stepped into the temple, a strong sense of oppression hit him.

He looked around warily, but found no one there.

Suddenly, the Buddha statue in the hall emitted a mysterious light, illuminating the entire space.

Lin Ze stared at the Buddha statue, and a strange feeling surged in his heart.

It seemed as if there was an ethereal and vague voice, as if coming from ancient times, calling softly in his ears. The voice seemed to carry an invisible magic, pulling him involuntarily in a certain direction.

He seemed to be under a spell, following the strong guidance from deep within his heart, moving towards his goal with stumbling steps but unwavering determination.

Passing through the winding paths and bypassing the overlapping temple buildings, we finally arrived at the back garden of the temple.

In the corner of the backyard, he saw a huge, tightly closed stone door that towered into the sky, giving people a solemn and dignified feeling.

There are some strange and obscure symbols carved on the door. These symbols are like ancient codes, exuding a mysterious atmosphere.

Just as he was standing in front of the stone door, thinking hard about how to open this door to an unknown world, something unexpected happened - the heavy stone door slowly opened by itself, as if an invisible hand was pushing it.

As the stone door gradually opened, a dark and deep passage appeared before him.

Lin Ze took a deep breath and calmed his nervous and excited mood.

Although his heart was filled with fear of the unknown, he did not hesitate at all and resolutely stepped into the dark passage.

As soon as he entered the passage, a strong and pungent mist came towards him and instantly enveloped him.

The fog was so thick that he could hardly see the road ahead.