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Good weekend, everyone.
This is the first update; the second one will be posted in the afternoon, around 2 PM. I hope you can read it in two parts to increase some click volume. Thank you.
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If there is one person who knows whether Tang Yumo is the one with exceptional hearing among the three Hakka People, that person must be me.
I made a judgment in the Underground Cavern that if there is someone with exceptional hearing among them, it would only be one of the two Hakka Men. This is because when I pressed Tang Yumo for answers, the two Hakka Men unexpectedly rushed over from a distance to intervene, which can be proven from the side.
I haven't communicated this matter with Fatty; it's understandable that he made such a judgment. The problem is that he was reckless this time, and his question exposed an issue.
That is: we know they have someone with exceptional hearing.
This could be significant, but it will definitely put us at a disadvantage. Right now, we need to leave here as soon as possible; the two injured need medical attention, and I also need to find a safe place to thoroughly communicate with Fatty.
Currently, both of us are guessing riddles about what the other knows and doesn't know. Just like earlier, if we had communicated beforehand, Fatty wouldn't have been foolish enough to reveal his hand.
But I know we will come back; at least I will definitely return. I need to figure out the mysteries here, even before going to Lop Nur. I am no longer just sensing it; I am certain that this place is related to the underground of Lop Nur. When we come back here again, we will definitely be at a disadvantage.
"No," Wu Bo answered without hesitation or surprise. "She has another ability; she can sense the creatures in the Underground Cavern and help you avoid them."
Wu Bo's response left both Fatty and me dumbfounded. This is some kind of superpower. A superhero?
However, on our way back, we indeed encountered no trouble. It seemed to prove that Wu Bo had not deceived us.
I glanced at Fatty, and he was looking at me as well. However, our exchange of glances yielded no results; at least, I couldn't discern anything from his gaze. His eyes were fixed on me, seemingly shocked yet also a bit lost in thought.
Reluctantly, I turned my attention to Wu Bo. He had been squinting slightly as he observed me and Fatty, occasionally lifting his cup to take a sip of water. The deep wrinkles etched into his face beneath his white hair made him increasingly resemble a fox.
Indeed, I found it difficult to believe his answers, yet they were reasonable and flawless. It left me with a sense of helplessness, as if all my sharp questions were landing on cotton. For the next few questions, I felt it would be pointless to ask, such as about the creatures within the Valley or the underground Blood-Eyed Monster; his answers would surely be vague or evasive.
However, there was one thing I had to ask him. Even a hint of information would be valuable: what was the icy world on the other side of the underground lake Dam? This Village had existed for at least a thousand years; they should know something.
"I reached the end of the underground lake." I relaxed my facial muscles, trying not to reveal any expression. I stared directly into Wu Bo's eyes, hoping to catch even the slightest change in his expression.
"I know about the Tang Family Girl and me. It's a miracle that you weren't eaten by Heimanluo. How did you manage that?"
I had thought about this question and concluded there was only one explanation.
"I caught a big fish and dragged it onto the Flood Barrier. After that, I rested on the shore for a while. When I waded through the Flood Barrier, that big fish was gone. Do you think it's possible that Heimanluo is somewhere digesting that big fish?"
Wu Bo nodded thoughtfully, stroking his goatee with one hand. "That possibility is quite high, and it seems there is no other explanation."
"I reached the end of the underground lake." It felt like a replay. This sentence was delivered with exactly the same tone as the previous one. My expression showed no signs of change either. Yet, the air suddenly became tense.
I had discussed this topic with two people, and without exception, it always led back to Heimanluo. Whether it was Tang Yumo during our time in the Underground Cavern or Wu Bo now, they both avoided the topic and turned their attention to Dam.
I wondered why. What consequences would breaking this shackle bring?
My two identical questions had the desired effect. Wu Bo's face turned unnatural and fearful. It was clear he couldn't suppress this fear, even though he was desperately trying to appear indifferent.
Fatty noticed this keenly, but he didn't know what I had seen at the end of the Underground River. He only heard me ask the same two questions and saw Wu Bo's inability to hide his fearful expression.
I noticed Fatty turning his head toward me and maintaining that position, probably waiting for a glance of communication from me. I ignored him, even though I knew he must be feeling restless, as if a hundred claws were scratching at his heart. It would be surprising if he didn't jump up and curse once he got a hint of what was going on. I could imagine his gaze; it could probably kill.
But I pretended not to notice as I focused on Wu Bo. I knew he was struggling internally, contemplating whether to speak or how much to reveal. Regardless, as long as he opened his mouth, I had experience from my adventures in the Robobo underground and believed that this underground space must be connected to Lop Nur's depths. I could still discern the falsehoods in his words.
The air hung heavy for at least five minutes. I was grateful that Fatty didn’t jump up to question me or Wu Bo, preserving the oppressive atmosphere that must have been difficult for him to endure.
Finally, Wu Bo sighed, and I saw his shoulders slump as if weighed down by something heavy.
"That place is forbidden ground. My people haven't set foot there for at least ten generations." At this point, Wu Bo closed his eyes briefly; when he opened them again, the corners of his eyes drooped noticeably, but they seemed a bit wider than before, likely because he wasn't squinting anymore.
"Looks like you're quite curious about that place. I can tell you what I know, but I have a condition."
Wu Bo squinted his eyes again. Truly, he was as cunning as an old fox; his expression clearly indicated he was trying to set me up.
As I pondered how to respond, I turned my head to glance at Fatty. The fierce gaze in Fatty's eyes, like that of an enraged Vajra, instantly unleashed a voltage of over a hundred thousand volts towards me. I felt a tightening somewhere in my body, and a tingling sensation made me turn back to Wu Bo.
"Let's hear your condition first. While I'm curious, I won't just agree to anything you propose. If your condition is too outrageous, I'd rather not satisfy this curiosity."
"My condition is simple: I ask that you promise not to disclose anything you see here, ensuring our people can live peacefully and without disturbance."
I thought for a moment. "I agree."
(To Be Continued)
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