As Zhu Youji and his party went deeper, they gradually entered a maze.
The deep and dark corridors, the damp and cold environment, and the hidden weapons that emerged from time to time all made the members of the exploration team feel numb.
It can be said that if Nightshade hadn't been exploring the way ahead, a quarter of them would have been too much.
There were endless traps, and even the air was filled with unknown poisonous gas. Fortunately, there was a pharmacist in the team who noticed it in advance. With the help of Yuxi, he analyzed the components of the poisonous gas and prepared an antidote.
These people may have all died while walking.
"Now that we have entered the depths of the castle, the surroundings are closed. Even if there is any abnormality outside, it will be difficult to notify us."
"We are now going deep alone. From now on, the consumption of food and medicine must be reduced as much as possible."
The time for three sticks of incense has expired. Zhu Youji has overcome the negative effects of "The Book of Qualitativeness" and can now speak normally.
"Yes." After Gao Gao answered, he began to organize the remaining people to distribute medicine and food together to reduce losses as much as possible.
In fact, at Zhu Youji's level, simple fasting is no longer a problem.
Of the four of them, only Ding Xiu, the innate master, still needs some food.
Xiaoli and Nightshade are both weapon spirits, and Pixiu is an iron-eating beast. Just eat iron. When not eating, they can curl up and sleep without consuming any physical energy.
Therefore, among the three waves of people, Zhu Youji's team consumed the least.
This is true whether it is food or medicines and supplies.
After walking a few more sticks of incense, Yuxi suddenly stopped.
Everyone was stunned for a moment and turned to look at Yu Xi, not quite understanding what she meant.
"Mr. Liu, judging from the progress of the in-depth exploration, we are already very close to the central tomb chamber at this moment."
"Until now, no clues about Yuwen Tuo and Kunlun Mirror have been found. Can I think that this exploration is almost over..."
Yuxi looked at the layout of the surrounding maze and said.
Hearing this, Zhu Youji frowned slightly. He obviously did not expect that Yu Xi, who had always been extremely supportive of this, would say such a thing?
"Miss Yuxi, do you think this exploration can be over?" Zhu Youji asked back.
"There are general rules for the layout of a maze. No matter how large a maze is, there will be a design drawing at the beginning of its construction. The craftsmen will build it according to the design drawing, so even if each direction seems to be similar, in fact , all have subtle differences.”
"Based on the progress we just made, I roughly deduce that we have passed the center of the maze and entered the second half of the maze."
"In other words, our next actions may alarm or even awaken that existence at any time."
"I don't think it's worth the risk anymore."
"Unless we can find the corresponding clues."
Yuxi answered extremely calmly and looked at Zhu Youji seriously.
Zhu Youji also looked at Yuxi and had to admit that her judgment was very calm. Although his personal preference was to continue moving forward, if he considered the team, evacuating at this moment was indeed the best choice.
After all, Zhu You is very sure that he can escape. Xiao Li and Long Kui are weapon spirits and can escape easily, but the others are all mortal bodies. If they encounter any danger that they cannot resist, they will probably stay.
"What you said makes sense."
"Ding Xiu."
"exist!"
Zhu Youji agreed with Yu Xi's point of view and ordered: "You and Gao Gao will lead the team together and take the members of the exploration team to the outer city and wait for me to come out."
"Yes." Ding Xiu reacted quickly and immediately understood what Zhu Youji meant. He was planning to take Xiao Li and Long Kui on an exploration.
After all, Nightshade and Xiao Li are in a special state and can escape in time if there is any danger.
"Let's go, pack up, let's exit the maze first." Ding Xiu walked up to Gao Gao and said.
Hearing this, he raised his gaze to Yuxi and asked for her opinion.
After all, Gao Gao is the person invited by Xingtian Pavilion, and all actions must be obeyed by Yu Xi's orders.
Especially now that there is such an obvious big difference.
Yuxi didn't respond in high spirits, looked at Zhu Youji and said, "Mr. Liu, are you planning to explore alone?"
"It's not like I'm alone. Xiao Li and Long Kui will accompany me." Zhu Youji pretended not to understand what Yu Xi meant and replied.
"Mr. Liu, you understand what I mean. According to our original three-party agreement, the exploration must be carried out by all three parties. Now, Mr. Liu, if you go alone, you may have broken the rules." Yu Xi said with a smile.
"Your Highness, does this mean the same thing?" Zhu Youji looked at Princess Zhenyuan, waiting for the Dafeng official spokesperson to express his attitude.
"I will go with you. I think with my strength, self-protection will not be a problem." Princess Zhenyuan naturally did not want to give up halfway and expressed her attitude directly.
"If that's the case, I'll go too." Yuxi said.
"You?" Zhu Youji was a little surprised by Yu Xi's reaction.
"Yes, the three parties agreed that naturally all three parties must be present." Yu Xi replied matter-of-factly.
"Miss Yuxi, this is too dangerous..." Hearing what Yuxi said, Gao Gao quickly spoke, trying to persuade Yuxi to give up the risk.
"Young Master Liu promised that my brother would protect me, Captain Gao, you don't have to worry." Yu Xi stretched out her hand to stop Gao Gao from saying anything else.
"Huh?" Hearing Yu Xi's words, Zhu Youji also smiled and shook his head, saying: "I promised your brother to protect you, but if I take action, the price will not be low!"
"Of course, this is what was agreed upon from the beginning. I believe Mr. Liu will be able to protect me." Yu Xi nodded slightly and said in a serious tone.
"Then let's settle it!"
"Ding Xiu, take the people with you and leave here. Wait for us to come out in the outer city."
Zhu Youji ordered.
"Yes." Ding Xiu and Gao Gao responded in unison.
After a while, the two of them took the members of the exploration team and started to return to the outer city along the marks they had made long ago.
After everyone left, Princess Zhenyuan turned her attention to Long Kui and Xiao Li and asked, "Mr. Liu, are they all weapon spirits?"
Hearing this, Zhu Youji nodded slightly and said: "That's right, their origins are very special."
"Well, the weapon spirit does not need food and has no physical body. Even if it encounters danger, it can transform into a spirit body and avoid physical attacks. It is indeed a good helper for exploring dangerous places such as tombs." Princess Zhenyuan also nodded. The roles of both men were acknowledged.
Of course, there is no need to admit it. After all, the role of nightshade along the way is obvious.
Yu Xi also asked: "Miss Xiao Li has been holding the copper ball from Xingtian Pavilion in her hand. Mr. Liu, there is no outsider now, can you tell us the origin of that copper ball?"
"I can promise that I won't reveal it to anyone else. You can also let me make a curse oath."
"To be honest, I'm quite curious too." Princess Zhenyuan also looked at the copper ball in Xiao Li's hand, "What kind of divine object is the item code-named 100 in Xingtian Pavilion? It's even taller than the branches of the Fusang sacred tree.