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As the silk net collapsed, the three continued their exploration in the night, but their hearts were filled with vigilance. They arrived at an ancient palace, hiding many mechanisms and secrets inside.
The palace looked ordinary, but all three knew that beneath the calm surface often lay deadly threats.
Walking into the palace, they arrived at a secret chamber. The door to this chamber opened with a gentle push, as if inviting them in.
However, this open gesture made them even more cautious. They knew that in this world full of mechanisms, any small oversight could lead to fatal consequences.
Chin'er was the first to enter the secret room. Her gaze scanned the room quickly, like a scanner.
She noticed something unusual on the floor - some of the tiles seemed different from the others, as if they were hiding a mechanism. She quietly alerted Yun Che and Wu Ling to watch their step.
Yun Che nodded in understanding. He took out a small stone and gently tossed it forward onto the seemingly unusual stone slabs.
Sure enough, the slabs suddenly sank, followed by a mechanical sound, and countless arrows shot out from all around the secret chamber, aiming directly at their position.
Three people quickly dodged, Yun Che and Wu Ling almost reacted at the moment the arrows were shot. Their figures moved like phantoms, flashing and dodging the flying arrows in the secret room.
Chin'er also did not fall behind. She used her observation of the secret room to find a safe place and directed Yun Che and Wu Ling to move forward.
After evading the first wave of attacks, the three of them did not relax in the slightest. They knew this was just the beginning. Next, they would face even more complex mechanical challenges.
Chin'er noticed that there seemed to be some kind of mechanism hidden on the wall. She carefully walked over and began to explore with her hands. Her fingers finally touched a protruding stone, and with a gentle push, the wall suddenly moved, revealing a small mechanical device.
"Look here." Chin'er called softly for Yun Che and Wu Ling, pointing at the mechanical device, saying, "This may be the key to controlling certain mechanisms."
Yun Che and Wu Ling walked over and carefully observed. Yun Che nodded and said, " Chin'er is right. The mechanisms here are all interconnected. If we find this, we can get a glimpse of the whole picture."
They carefully operated the mechanical device, attempting to solve the puzzle in the secret room. With their intelligence and cooperation, one mechanism after another was deciphered, and the dangers in the secret room seemed to disappear one by one.
Finally, they arrived at the deepest part of the secret room, where they found a very simple interior with only a bronze cauldron placed in the center. Inside the cauldron, a flickering blue flame burned, casting a reflection of the densely inscribed runes on the walls of the secret room.
Yun Che walked forward and carefully examined the runes, feeling that each one seemed to contain immense energy, vaguely resembling the dark arts she was familiar with. "This... this is a forbidden technique for controlling souls!" she exclaimed softly.
Chin'er noticed a tattered book in the corner, which detailed an agreement between Empress Sun and a mysterious figure named "Shadow Master."
The contract mentions using the soul of a palace maid as a sacrifice in exchange for the secret method of eternal youth of Empress Sun, and using it to control a being known as the "False Crown Prince."
"Yun Che, look at this!" Chin'er handed the book to Yun Che.
Yun Che flipped through the pages, his eyes burning with increasing intensity: "Empress Sun, she actually collaborated with a master of dark arts to conduct such an evil transaction!"
Yun Che and Chin'er's investigation with Wu Ling has caught the attention of Empress Sun and her associates.
They have been targeted multiple times and pursued, but they managed to escape successfully with their wit and abilities.
When passing by a certain prison cell, they learned more about the conspiracy of Empress Sun from a former palace maid who was imprisoned. The former palace maid sat trembling in the corner of the cell, her clothes tattered, clearly having endured endless torment.
Yun Che and Chin'er approached gently, trying to calm her emotions. Yun Che asked softly, "Miss, please tell us what happened. We will help you."
The palace maid lifted her head, her eyes filled with tears and fear. " Empress Sun, she... she is a demoness, and her accomplice is a powerful sorcerer. They used the souls of us palace maids as sacrifices in a terrible ritual, in exchange for Empress Sun's eternal youth technique."
Chin'er took a deep breath, knowing that this situation was even more dangerous than they had imagined. She gently said to the palace maid, "Please don't be afraid, you are safe now. We will expose these crimes and stop their evil plans."
Yun Che then asked, "Do you know the name of that powerful sorcerer?"
The palace maid shook her head, "I... I only know that they call him 'Shadow Master,' and his true identity has always been a mystery."
Wu Ling frowned, understanding that the existence of this Shadow Master would be a great threat. She looked at Yun Che and determined, "Lord Yun Che, we must stop the conspiracy of Empress Sun and Shadow Master to protect the peace of the palace and the country."
Yun Che nodded in agreement, saying, "We need to find their whereabouts, expose their true identities, and then bring them to justice. Don't worry, we will get you out of here."
The palace maid's body trembled involuntarily, but with the comfort and encouragement of the three people, she gradually calmed down and began to describe the conspiracy of Empress Sun and Shadow Master.
The palace maid whispered, "They conduct rituals in the deep of night, I... I once secretly witnessed it. The sight was too terrifying, I... I can't forget it." Her voice trembled, and her eyes revealed an indescribable fear.
Chin'er held her hand and comforted her gently, "You have been very brave to tell us this. We will stop them and ensure that no one else is harmed."
Wu Ling is frowning, thinking of a solution. She suddenly asked, "Do you remember the specific location where the ritual took place? It is crucial for us to expose them."
The palace maid nodded, trying to remember. "It's... it's at the northernmost part of the palace, in a forgotten courtyard. There's a hidden underground chamber there, only known to the trusted aides of Empress Sun."
Yun Che After listening, a firm determination flashed in his eyes: "Good, we understand. Chin'er, Wu Ling, we must act quickly to uncover the truth."
After rescuing the palace maid, the three of them left the prison cell and entrusted the maid to a trustworthy eunuch. They then cautiously made their way through the palace's secret passages and arrived at the forgotten courtyard.
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