RPAGF Chapter 216 Secret Passage
Chapter 216 Secret Passage
The suspended staircase was very long, and with the added restrictions, it took Tao Tao and his group more than an hour to reach their destination. When they arrived in front of the carved wooden door, everyone was panting. Even with Tao Tao's help, Zhang Lu was still quite exhausted and simply sat down on the ground.
Gongsun Linglong, in order to maintain her image, simply leaned against the wall, panting, trying her best not to appear too disheveled. As for Lu Bai, he was in no better shape; he simply sat down on the ground, staring at the wooden door in front of him, and suddenly felt a strange sense of crisis.
Feng Lao and Tao Tao were exactly the same; they didn't look tired at all, and even started to look around in front of the wooden door.
The wooden door is carved with exquisite patterns that look like a winding vine, with stems and leaves covering the entire door, making it look lifelike.
"Shall we go in?"
Suddenly, Tao Tao tilted his head and asked.
Old Feng was engrossed in watching when he heard the voice and looked over in surprise. He found it was Tao Tao and immediately felt even more admiration for the little girl.
Even though she managed to drag two people up with her, is there really nothing wrong with her?
Could it be that he was faking it?
Feng Lao was skeptical and released his divine sense to scan Tao Tao. Unexpectedly, an extremely strong force enveloped Tao Tao, forcefully repelling Feng Lao's divine sense and almost injuring him.
Immediately, Elder Feng's expression changed drastically. The fact that she could almost injure him with her divine sense meant that her cultivation level was no lower than his. That was impossible, wasn't it? She clearly only looked like she was at the Foundation Establishment stage. Could it be that she had really hidden her true cultivation level?
Thinking this through, Elder Feng dared not act rashly. He frowned slightly and began to make plans in his mind.
To everyone's surprise, Tao Tao tilted her head, smiled sweetly, and asked, "Haven't you thought about it yet?"
"Little girl, who exactly are you?" Elder Feng transmitted his voice to Tao Tao, extremely curious about her identity. He really didn't understand why Tao Tao would display such terrifying strength; logically, it shouldn't be like this.
"LeTaoTao, haven't I already introduced him?"
Tao Tao honestly replied with this statement, leaving Elder Feng speechless. He didn't believe it at all, and of course, Tao Tao wouldn't tell the truth either. So, he didn't bother to ask further and simply said, "It's probably very dangerous inside. You know, the Secret Luo Sect is most skilled in poison making and mechanical secrets. Going in rashly might be..."
"But we've already come this far, aren't you planning to go in?"
Tao Tao didn't bother to figure out what he was thinking. She was just curious about what he was afraid of. It was obvious that there was danger inside. Didn't he know that before he came? Why was he acting like he only found out now?
Moreover, they had no other way to go; the suspended staircase they had chosen only led this way, and if they didn't continue, they would have to go back.
"Are you trying to tempt me?" Old Feng had no idea what Tao Tao was urging him to do. Didn't he see that everyone else was still resting?
"No, I meant I would open the door before you came in."
To everyone's surprise, Tao Tao simply pushed open the door and went inside after saying that. The others were stunned. Shouldn't they usually observe first in this situation? What if there were traps or poison inside? Wouldn't she be in danger?
With a "creak," the door opened.
Feng Lao immediately deployed a protective barrier, and Gongsun Linglong arrived at his side before the barrier closed. Lu Bai and Zhang Lu stood up, utterly astonished by Tao Tao's reckless behavior.
Is it that they are truly unafraid, or that they simply haven't considered it that much?
After exchanging glances, Zhang Lu quickly picked up his protective magic artifact, fearing an unexpected incident.
However, when the door was pushed open, everything inside was unusually calm. Tao Tao swaggered in, and then nothing happened.
No traps? Not even poison!?
Is this really the site of the Mirozong?
The group was shocked and hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to follow.
But while they were still hesitating, Lu Bai had already taken the first step.
It doesn't matter if others don't believe him, but he's here on a mission. Besides, he came with Tao Tao. Even if others don't believe Tao Tao, he definitely does.
Having spent so much time with Tao Tao, I've seen that her abilities are genuine. Rather than following these people I've just met, I'd rather continue following Tao Tao.
Seeing that Lu Bai had also gone in, the remaining three realized that there was really no danger inside, so they quickly followed. They knew that there were many treasures inside, and if they were late, there might not even be a speck of dust left.
The group rushed through the gate, only to find that it was a passage that seemed to have no end. The passage was wide enough that the three of them could walk side by side without feeling crowded. There were stone walls on both sides, with moonstones embedded in the grooves on them.
This type of stone is used by some wealthy families for decoration and lighting, and it also emits a unique fragrance. It is quite expensive on the market, with a single stone costing at least a thousand spirit stones.
Looking around, one can see that there are quite a few Moonstones, which is enough to show how deep the wealth of the Mi Luo Sect is.
“Miss Le, although we haven’t encountered any danger here, it’s still best to be careful. I’ve heard that the Mi Luo Sect is skilled in mechanisms and secret arts, so there must be some traps set up in a place like this.”
Lu Bai followed, cautiously reminding Tao Tao.
Although he believed in Tao Tao's abilities, this place was still dangerous, so it was best to be careful. In case of another unexpected event, even the strongest person might not be able to escape unscathed.
Upon hearing this, Tao Tao suddenly tilted his head, looking completely bewildered, and asked, "Secret mechanisms? You mean this?"
"Huh?" Lu Bai was at a loss. He looked down in the direction she was pointing and saw that the stone slab that Tao Tao was standing on had become loose. Then he heard the sound of gears turning and the ground began to shake violently.
"It's a secret mechanism!"
Lu Bai was shocked. Seeing Tao Tao's foot slip, he quickly reached out and grabbed her. As a result, the two of them fell down. Then the stone slab bounced back and restored the ground, making it look as if nothing had happened.
Everything happened too fast, in the blink of an eye. Elder Feng didn't even have time to react, let alone Gongsun Linglong and the others.
"Be careful, something strange is here!" Seeing Tao Tao and the others fall into the trap, Old Feng immediately warned them, startling Zhang Lu so much that he quickly shrank back.
That's it! He was with Tao Tao, but they ended up together. If he's left with Gongsun Linglong and the others, what if something happens to him? He'll be in danger.
The key issue is that Elder Feng had attacked him before, which made him inexplicably afraid. He couldn't beat him in a fight, and running away now would be too obvious. Besides, where could he go? He didn't even know what lay ahead.
"What are you thinking? You don't regret not falling down with that little girl, do you? Should I help you?" Gongsun Linglong saw through his thoughts at a glance and suddenly patted his shoulder. Zhang Lu trembled and smiled awkwardly, "No, it's more reliable to follow the senior. What does that little girl know?"
Gongsun Linglong couldn't help but roll her eyes. "You change your mind so quickly. Don't be so eager to cling to Miss Le when you see her again."
"No, no, I'll follow Senior Feng's lead completely!" Zhang Lu patted his chest and assured him, but Elder Feng didn't appreciate it at all and coldly said, "Stop talking nonsense and follow me."
As soon as he finished speaking, Elder Feng took a step forward and moved further and further away from them. Gongsun Linglong and Zhang Lu exchanged a glance and quickly followed.