RPAGF Chapter 277: A Nightmare
Chapter 277: A Nightmare
Chu Tian took the opportunity to break free from his restraints. He waved a shovel and knocked down the black-robed men around him one by one.
The leader of the black-robed men became angry and humiliated. He took out a black bead from his bosom and muttered something.
The beads emitted a black light, shrouding the entire cave in darkness.
Chu Tian felt his body getting heavier and heavier, and breathing became more and more difficult.
He knew that he had to leave here as soon as possible.
He waved his shovel and ran toward the cave's exit.
In the darkness, countless black shadows pounced towards Chu Tian. He waved a shovel, rushed left and right, but was unable to break through.
His strength was gradually exhausted and the wounds on his body were increasing.
Just when he was about to collapse, he saw a ray of light ahead.
He gathered his last bit of strength and ran towards the light.
He rushed out of the cave and the view in front of him suddenly became clear.
He found himself standing in a valley, where birds were singing, flowers were blooming and the sun was shining brightly.
He looked back and the cave had disappeared, as if it had never existed.
Chu Tian let out a long sigh. He felt like he had just had a nightmare.
He looked down at the shovel in his hand, his eyes full of confusion.
What is the origin of this shovel?
He walked along the path in the valley, hoping to find his way home.
After walking for a while, he saw a small village ahead.
He was delighted and quickened his pace towards the village.
He arrived at the entrance of the village and saw an old farmer working in the fields.
He walked up and asked, "Old man, where is this place?"
The old farmer raised his head and looked at Chu Tian, his eyes full of surprise: "You are... where are you from?"
Chu Tian told the old farmer what happened to him in the tomb.
After hearing this, the old farmer's face changed drastically: "You... the place you are talking about is the legendary Ghost Valley!"
"Guigu?" Chu Tian asked doubtfully.
"That's right," the old farmer nodded. "It is said that all kinds of monsters and demons live in Ghost Valley, and no one who has entered has ever come out alive."
Chu Tian's heart sank. He didn't expect that he had accidentally entered such a dangerous place.
"Then do you know how to get out?" Chu Tian asked.
The old farmer shook his head and said, "I don't know. I only heard that there is a secret passage in Guigu that leads to the outside world, but no one has ever found it."
Chu Tian’s heart was filled with despair. Was he really going to be trapped to death in this hellhole?
At this moment, he suddenly remembered the shovel in his hand.
He looked at the shovel, and suddenly a bold idea came to his mind...
Chu Tian stared at the shovel in his hand. This rusty thing didn't look like a magical weapon. In the tomb, it emitted golden light, knocked away the dagger, and helped him escape. But now it was heavy, like a piece of scrap metal. Could it be... disposable? Chu Tian couldn't help but swear: "Fuck, no way!"
He waved the shovel a few times tentatively, but nothing happened except a few fallen leaves. He sat on the ground dejectedly, thinking of ghost valley, demons and monsters, secret passages... these words were like a tangled mess, making his head dizzy.
"Young man, are you okay?" the old farmer asked with concern.
Chu Tian raised his head and forced a smile: "It's okay, old man, I'm just... a little tired."
The old farmer sighed, "Alas, this world is not peaceful, everywhere is not peaceful." He paused, and then said, "I think you are also a pitiful person. How about this, you come to my house to rest for a night, and we will think of a solution tomorrow."
Chu Tian nodded gratefully and followed the old farmer into the village.
The village is not big, with only dozens of households. The houses are all built of stone and wood, which look simple and primitive. The old farmer's house is at the innermost part of the village, a low thatched house.
The old farmer's wife had prepared dinner. It was simple but Chu Tian enjoyed it very much. After dinner, the old farmer took out a pipe and started smoking. In the smoke, he began to tell the history of the village.
It turned out that this village was called "Forgotten Village". The villagers were all descendants of people who had fled here hundreds of years ago. They lived a self-sufficient life isolated from the world. As for Guigu, the old farmer didn't know much, only that it was a forbidden area and no one dared to enter.
As Chu Tian listened to the old farmer's story, he became even more confused. He always felt that there was some connection between this shovel and Guigu.
It was late at night, Chu Tian lay in bed, but he couldn't fall asleep. He tossed and turned, his mind full of the scenes in Ghost Valley, the black-robed man, the dagger, the golden light, the darkness... and the mysterious shovel.
He couldn't help but take out the shovel again and examine it carefully in the moonlight. The shovel was completely black, with no patterns or designs except for the rust, and it was ordinary. Chu Tian didn't give up, he knocked on the shovel with his fingers, making a dull sound.
Suddenly, the shovel vibrated slightly, Chu Tian was startled and almost threw it away. He calmed down and knocked the shovel again. This time, the vibration was more obvious, and he felt a strange energy coming from the shovel, flowing through his arm and throughout his body.
Chu Tian felt his body was full of strength, he sat up suddenly, his eyes flashing with excitement. He knew that this shovel must be extraordinary!
He got out of bed, walked outside, took a deep breath, and then swung the shovel vigorously.
"boom!"
With a loud bang, a big hole was smashed into the ground by the shovel, and dust flew everywhere.
Chu Tian was stunned. He didn't expect the power of this shovel to be so huge! He waved the shovel excitedly, hitting the ground again and again, and big pits appeared in the yard.
The old farmer was awakened. He ran out with his clothes on. Seeing this scene, he was stunned with fear: "You...what are you doing?"
Chu Tian finally realized that he had gone too far. He smiled awkwardly: "Sorry, old man, I... I'm practicing martial arts."
The old farmer looked at him suspiciously: "Practicing? Practicing with a shovel?"
Chu Tian was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to explain.
At this time, the old farmer’s wife also came out. When she saw the big hole in the yard, her face darkened: “You destroyed my yard!”
Chu Tian quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, auntie, I didn't mean it."
The old farmer's wife angrily said, "Just say sorry? Do you know how long it will take to fill these holes?"
Chu Tian lowered his head and dared not speak.
The old farmer sighed and said to his wife, "Forget it, forget it, the young man didn't mean it." Then he said to Chu Tian, "Young man, don't do this again in the future."
Chu Tian nodded quickly: "I understand, old man."
The next morning, Chu Tian said goodbye to the old farmer and his wife and left Forgotten Village. He decided to enter Ghost Valley again to solve the mystery of the shovel.