There is a trick

Chapter 143: Out of the Tomb (4K1/1)

The tablet of the God of Plague and Death is placed on the altar, and every word on the tablet is bright red.

Zhou Chang led the crowd to burn incense to the "clay statue of the god of plague" in the tomb chamber one by one.

The candlelight dimly illuminates the tomb chamber, and the smoke of incense permeates the tablets and clay figures on the altar.

Above the shrine, every word drawn with Zhou Chang's blood seemed to be shining.

Previously, the shadow of the dirty handprint that seemed to have covered the word "丧" on the altar, making it mottled and broken, was now pressed down by the vermilion brush tip.

Everyone stared at the handprint for a long time. Although its color was still gradually deepening, it would not cover the word "sorrow" again for a while.

"It's done..."

Zhou Chang murmured.

Among the people present, some showed joy on their faces, some had calm eyes, and some were surprised and puzzled.

"It seems that these gods in the Yin Mine are indeed somewhat different from the secular gods we are facing..." Xiao Zhenming hesitated and said, "As long as we stay here, we will not forget our companions.

——Now, if I think about it casually, I can think that there are nine of us in total.

I can call out everyone's name...

Is this 'Plague God' really protecting us?"

“Later, two or three of us will leave the tomb and walk into the corridor.

If we still suffer from amnesia at that time, it means that the "protection of the plague god" does exist in this tomb.

If not, it means that we are not suffering from amnesia at the moment, it is just a coincidence.

Moreover, people have good and evil, and human nature is so complicated, let alone gods?
Even if this Yin Mine Spirit seems to be kind to us now, it does not mean that other Yin Mine Spirits are also good people.

Everything still needs personal experience, seek truth from facts, and don't be prejudiced by past experience." Zhou Chang said, causing everyone to nod in agreement.

He then handed the red brush and blood ink to Yang Rui and said, "If the strokes on the tablet show signs of fading, please ask Grandpa to find someone with a stronger destiny to draw the eyebrows and face of the tablet."

"Ah."

Yang Rui nodded.

At that time, the cinnabar blood ink mixed with Zhou Chang's heart blood could be used many times.

When the blood and ink are used up, if Zhou Chang is not here, he can also choose someone with a strong destiny from the remaining people.

——For example, Bai Xiu'e's fate is also quite good.

“There is nothing here except a corridor and this tomb.

But we can't just dig and explore from here.

If there really is a demon's tomb nearby, we would be asking for trouble if we rashly dig up the tomb and explore around.

With the protection of the Plague God, we can still be safe for a while. Once we open the two tombs, the gods and ghosts will meet face to face.

The Plague God may not be able to protect us anymore." Zhou Chang said solemnly, "So, I plan to go out of the tunnel alone and go back to the three villages to check - I have this relic related to the Plague God, which can resist the three plagues.

I think the God of Plague is the key to whether we can go down to the Yin Mine.

But the plague-ridden zongzi from Blind Village and Cui Ai from White Fruit Village are also key factors.”

Zhou Chang has already told several of his companions about the situations of the two "aliens", Wen Rouzong and Cui Ai.

Xiao Dahu frowned when he heard this: "Once you leave the tomb, you will no longer be protected by the Plague God...

It is true that the Yin mineral item can resist the three plagues, but it cannot resist the "amnesia" brought by another ghost.

By then, the situation will be just as dangerous.”

"When the nine of us gather together, this amnesia will make us gradually forget our companions.

Perhaps when we all forget a companion, the existence of that companion will truly be erased.

And when I leave the tomb and am alone, I may have to worry about whether I have forgotten my own existence - this is the most dangerous time. However, I can use the thread of thought to ask Xiu'e to constantly remind me and let me remember myself.

After that, I sneaked into Da'an Village or Baiguo Village and met Cui Ai and Wen Rouzong.

Maybe I don't have to worry.

The ones who should be worried are Cui Ai and Wen Rouzong." Zhou Chang obviously had a plan in mind.

If they stayed here now, they would be at a loss as to what to do next. Since Zhou Chang already had a plan, no one wanted to persuade him any further.

Therefore, Zhou Chang first led Xiao Zhenming and others to walk around to the other end of the corridor.

After confirming that he had walked out of the tomb, the protection of the Plague God disappeared. Everyone's speculation was verified, and Zhou Chang left the tomb.

He still wrapped the thread of thought around Bai Xiu'e's hand, and Xiu'e would need to communicate with him at all times so that he would not forget her existence.

The ghost that can cause people to suffer from "amnesia" does not have a very profound impact on people. Even Li Xiamei, whom Zhou Chang had met before, is more oppressive than this ghost that is suspected to be a demon.

Even so, Zhou Chang did not dare to underestimate this "Forgotten Ghost" in the slightest.

It influences each other with the 'God of Plague'. Even when it is restrained by the power of the 'God of Plague', it can still spill out its killing rules and affect Zhou Chang and his group. Once the God of Plague can't suppress it and it fully revives, it will be much more terrifying than Li Xiamei!

Zhou Chang grabbed the rope and climbed out of the tunnel.

The thread of thought on her wrist was trembling slightly at this moment, and Bai Xiu'e's nervous and serious thoughts were transmitted: "Brother... do you still remember your name?"

"Zhou Chang."

After receiving Zhou Chang's response, Bai Xiu'e was obviously relieved: "Where do you live?"

"Second Alley in Qingyi Town."

"How many people are there in the family? Who are they?"

"..."

The questions that Bai Xiu'e asked Zhou Chang were all discussed and decided by Zhou Chang and her.

After Zhou Chang answered them one by one, Bai Xiu'e said, "Brother, I will ask you again after thirty breaths."

"Okay." Zhou Chang responded, "If there is anything wrong, I will find you at any time."

"Well!" Bai Xiu'e paused, then said nervously, "Don't forget!"

"How could I forget..."

Zhou Chang smiled as he responded to Bai Xiu'e's words. He looked at the strands of silk on his wrist and suddenly his eyes froze. He didn't finish his words yet -

He stared at the silk threads wrapped around his hands and felt that these strands of silk were clearly familiar, but when he suddenly thought about it, he could not remember where these strands of silk came from or what their specific uses were!
"call!"

There is a gust of cold wind blowing from all directions!

Zhou Chang was in this gust of cold wind and felt an inexplicable chill!

He remembered the 'Forgetfulness Trick', its killing pattern, and that he must not forget those useful information.

But at the moment he climbed out of the tunnel, he suddenly forgot the purpose of the silk threads wrapped around his wrists!

Even though Bai Xiu'e had just spoken to him!
Zhou Chang raised his head and looked around.

Surrounded by towering tombs, the weather was dark and windy.

Under the dim sky, there seemed to be countless ghostly figures hidden among the lush trees. He suddenly had a feeling that the invisible and intangible "Forgotten Ghost" was staring at him with a malicious look.

This feeling disappeared in an instant.

Bai Xiu'e's voice came out from the silk thread: "Brother, what's wrong with you?"

"Don't be silent..."

"Bro……"

Zhou Chang was about to say "Nothing", but he paused as soon as his thoughts turned and replied, "I have something to do.

Xiu'e, I can't remember what these silk threads on my wrists are used for..."

"Ah!" Bai Xiu'e was startled and stammered, "You just went out and you can't even remember how to use your mind thread - you, you better come back and we'll find a way!

Or I'll go with you!

Thoughts are separated from your thoughts. As long as you think about where they come from, you will know where they come from..."

Zhou Chang tried it according to what Bai Xiu'e said.

As expected, he immediately understood the effect of the thread and recalled everything related to it.

He replied to Bai Xiu'e: "Forgetfulness is very dangerous.

When a person is alone, it will try to cut off the tools that may connect the person with the outside world, making the person forget the existence of such tools.

When people cannot access effective information from other places, that's when they begin to gradually forget themselves.

You don't have to go with me, just talk to me, Xiu'e.

Let's just keep in touch.

But there’s another way I use to remind myself.”

Zhou Chang's thoughts raced as the Great Heart Elixir Sutra instantly unfolded in front of his left eye. Distorted and incomplete words jumped and reorganized, scrolling across the screen in Zhou Chang's field of vision, constantly reminding Zhou Chang of important information.

Until now, the "Forgotten Trick" has not affected the "Dapin Xindan Sutra".

But this sutra also does not know what kind of existence the "Forgotten Ghost" is.

So, while chatting with Bai Xiu'e, Zhou Chang walked down the slope of the hill and came to the sheltered area behind it.

There are three wild jujube trees growing in the leeward side.

The sick mule that Zhou Chang had bought with money was now tied under the sour jujube tree.

Along the way, this sickly-looking mule not only did not die halfway, but became more energetic.

When Zhou Chang found it, it was tilting its neck back to chew the tender leaves hanging from the jujube tree.

Seeing Zhou Chang approaching, the sick mule howled a few times, as if greeting Zhou Chang.

It also seemed like she was complaining about why he came only now?

"Come on, keep me company!"

Zhou Chang smiled, untied the reins tied to the tree, and removed the frame from the sick mule.

He grabbed the reins, rode on the sick mule, and shouted at the mule to go outside.

Bai Xiu'e's voice would be heard from time to time, saying simple and plain words to Zhou Chang, and occasionally asking Zhou Chang a few questions.

Zhou Chang rode his mule past a 'Spring Plague Tree' covered with countless green lines and under which many 'Spring Plague Ghosts' were wandering around, crossed the dark rain, and passed through the mountain pass where black hair winds were swirling.

With Zhou Chang's protection, the sick mule safely passed these three levels.

Zhou Chang didn't know whether the killing pattern of the 'Forgotten Ghost' would affect the sick mule. At least after observing it, he didn't find any obvious difference between this sick mule and the previous ones.

……

The name of Heihuang Mountain is difficult to pronounce.

Amid the howling black wind, Zhou Chang walked out, leading a sick mule.

After leaving Shanaokou, in front of you is the Fig Village where countless "Spring Plague Ghosts" are hiding.

The village in Zhou Chang's sight was still desolate and dilapidated.

The village was so quiet that even the sound of the wind stopped here.

Occasionally, a woman's figure would suddenly appear between the windows and doors of the collapsed houses, grinning at Zhou Chang who was passing by the village.

On Zhou Chang's wrist, the screen of the sports watch showed that his resistance to 'Spring Plague' increased.

——After he set foot in Fig Village, his sports watch showed that his 'Spring Plague Resistance' was slowly and continuously increasing, while the other two data were temporarily stagnant.

This means that the spring plague has been trying to infect Zhou Chang, but has been blocked by the antibodies Zhou Chang carried.

This plague eventually became the nourishment for Zhou Chang's own antibody growth.

Zhou Chang stared at the jumping numbers on the watch screen. Suddenly, he noticed that the number representing "resistance to the plague" suddenly jumped up at this moment and increased by two values!
His eyelids twitched, and then he reacted——

In each of the three villages, only one of the three plagues exists.

Now that he was walking in the 'Spring Plague Village', not only was his resistance to the Spring Plague increasing, but even his resistance to the Sad Plague had increased a little. This could only mean that someone carrying the 'Sad Plague' might have walked into the 'Spring Plague Village' at this time.

Maybe it's 'Cui Ai' coming...

Thinking of this, Zhou Chang felt a little nervous.

He saw a residential building not far away whose wall had collapsed but the main structure was still intact, so he let go of the mule's reins and whispered to the sick mule, "Wait for me at the entrance of the village. Whether you can survive or not depends entirely on your luck.

Whether we can meet again depends on fate...

Let's go! "

As he spoke, Zhou Chang slapped the mule on its butt, driving it forward.

He turned around and walked into the residential building next to him that looked relatively intact.

During their two trips to Fig Village, Zhou Chang and his companions never tried to push open the door and enter any of the dilapidated-looking houses.

At this moment, Zhou Chang did not hesitate at all. He pushed the door and walked into the house. The spider webs in every corner of the house, the collapsed tables, chairs, beds, and various furnishings suddenly became bright and normal!

The thick dust accumulated on the table that collapsed against the wall was swept away in an instant.

Although there were some stains and scratches on the heavy wooden table, it did not look unattended.

On the bamboo bed by the window, there were several layers of clean and tidy coarse cloth bedding.

A woman wearing a headscarf was sitting on the edge of the bed, looking at Zhou Chang in panic - as if Zhou Chang was the thief who broke in!

"W-who are you?"

"How did you get into my house?!"

"Go, go, go!"

"If you don't leave, I'm going to call my man back!"

"I'm telling you, my man's name is Cui Ai, he's a well-known figure in this area. If he knew you broke into my house, he would definitely break your legs!"

(End of this chapter)