Chapter 009: The Dark Abyss

If we set aside the notion of ghosts, Xia Xiaonuan is actually quite bold. She has always been unable to understand what has happened on this island, which has caused her to feel a constant sense of fear. Upon seeing this cave entrance, she suddenly comprehended many things. With her intelligence, she naturally deduced that the ghosts were most likely artificially created. Therefore, she no longer felt the same level of fear as before. Like Wu Chen, she also gazed at the cave entrance with a serious expression, deep in thought.

Xia Xiaonuan looked puzzled: "Yes, why were the two of us thrown into the small building?"

Xia Xiaonuan has truly come to a new understanding of Wu Chen. Previously, she regarded Wu Chen as a composed and taciturn person. When they first arrived on the island, she even thought that Wu Chen was very timid and continually encouraged him not to be afraid. However, after the incident, she witnessed Wu Chen's calmness and bravery.

"What are you not clear about?" Xia Xiaonuan asked Wu Chen, gazing at him with her big eyes.

Wu Chenjue did not expect that the walls of the buildings here would be so thick, thick enough to contain a space that could accommodate a person. In this space, if a person were to lie sideways inside, they could move without any obstruction. Moreover, this space must have existed since the construction of these buildings; once the buildings are completed, it is impossible for anyone to create such a gap in the walls without significant effort. The amount of work required would be too great.

Wu Chen shook his head: "It is not like that. If he merely wanted us dead, he could have succeeded on the first night, because when Si Yan disappeared, we were all asleep and did not notice his absence. During that time, this person in the shadows could have dealt with all of us, but he did not do so. Therefore, your inference is incorrect."

This cave entrance is filled with a chilling aura, and cold winds occasionally blow out from within, indicating that the air circulates inside, further suggesting that the cave is quite deep. Wu Chen stood here, deep in thought. His first consideration was that this cave is not isolated but connects to all the buildings on this island. If that is indeed the case, another question arises: why was it constructed this way? There are buildings above, and passages below; what purpose do these underground passages serve? This cave is not isolated but connects to all the buildings on this island. If that is indeed the case, another question arises: why was it constructed this way? There are buildings above, and passages below; what purpose do these underground passages serve?

Xia Xiaonuan frowned: "Is there even a need to say this? If we assume there is someone, then he is a pervert. He wants us all to die on this island. The missing Four-Eyed, and our friends, are probably not safe now either"

Wu Chen touched the iron cabinet and began to examine it. On this floor, there were three such cabinets placed side by side, with the one in front of him positioned in the middle. Since entering the three-story building on the island, Wu Chen had seen many cabinets. Upon reflection, he realized that in every room he had entered, there was such a cabinet. Just a moment ago, he thought that perhaps these cabinets were used for storing clothes and documents, but now it was evident that this was not the case. These cabinets had other purposes, such as spying on others. Since entering the three-story building on the island, Wu Chen had seen many cabinets. Upon reflection, he realized that in every room he had entered, there was such a cabinet. Just a moment ago, he thought that perhaps these cabinets were used for storing clothes and documents, but now it was evident that this was not the case. These cabinets had other purposes, such as spying on others.

Xia Xiaonuan looked at him in surprise, and after a few minutes, she shook her head and said, "This is impossible, this is impossible, Liu Cuili would not do this."

As her voice resonated, the cabinet rolled up from the bottom, the entire process occurring silently, leaving Wu Chen in a state of astonishment.

She is ultimately a girl; although she is very generous, her face still turned red. This shy demeanor makes her even more beautiful. However, Wu Chen waved his hand and said: "Now we have confirmed that Su Xiaomeng is indeed missing, because we have seen that there is something strange about this island. Then we came here, and many bizarre events occurred. Bitter Melon and everyone else have completely disappeared, and the two of us were also knocked unconscious by them, but now the two of us are still fine. What do you think is the reason for this?"

Upon seeing these layers and openings, Wu Chen and Xia Xiaonuan understood many things. They realized why the red figure could appear and disappear mysteriously in the three-story building, sometimes appearing upstairs and at other times in a corner on the first floor; it must have been utilizing the hidden passages here

Wu Chen touched the iron cabinet and said, "There is an air of strangeness everywhere; we must exercise utmost caution. Additionally, there is a question that I have yet to resolve, so we cannot proceed recklessly."

Wu Chen looked at her and said, "I told you he wanted to find something, didn't I?"

After seeing those eyes, Xia Xiaonuan's face lost its color, and Wu Chen suddenly understood many things. The eyes behind the cabinet did not expect to be discovered, and after blinking rapidly twice, they disappeared behind the cabinet

This mechanism, resembling a roller shutter door, is exceedingly ingenious, and it is remarkable that it can operate without making a sound. While it may not be described as a masterpiece, it is evident that the person who created this mechanism put in considerable effort. Behind the cabinet is a dark opening. Wu Chen leaned in to take a look and discovered that there was not just one opening leading underground; there were also gaps on both side walls, each large enough for a person to pass through, and even a gap above his head. He withdrew his head and began to think seriously, his expression grave.

Xia Xiaonuan had also been pondering, as the two stood here in silence for nearly half an hour, neither of them speaking. After half an hour, Xia Xiaonuan turned her beautiful eyes towards Wu Chen and asked, "Shall we go in?"

Since the disappearance of Si Yan'er, Xia Xiaonuan has been in a state of panic and fear. She has struggled to understand many things, but now she is beginning to calm down slowly, for the eyes hidden behind the cabinet cannot be ghosts; they must belong to someone secretly observing them. She is exceptionally intelligent, and at this moment, with her brows furrowed, she gazes at the cabinet and says: "It seems we have fallen into a conspiracy."

Although this is the case, there are still problems. Why does that red shadow float on the window? How did it automatically rise to the second floor? What could those creatures with enormous heads be? If they are human, their heads could not possibly be shaped like that, but if they are not human, what could they be? From Wu Chen's perspective, he has always believed that someone is playing tricks, rather than any supernatural entities appearing. The atmosphere on this island is indeed eerie, and countless people have unjustly died here in the past. Coupled with years of abandonment and rampant plant growth, it is indeed a good place for ghost stories. However, this can only be attributed to some people's psychological suggestion. Wu Chen does not believe in this.

Wu Chen lightly nodded his head and forcefully pushed the two iron cabinets on either side. The two cabinets on the sides moved easily, but the one in the middle was different; it felt as if it were welded to the wall. He ran his fingers along the edge of the cabinet, searching, but could not find any opening.

Upon hearing this, Xia Xiaonuan found it reasonable. After frowning and pondering for a moment, she said: "However, this perverse hypothesis cannot be dismissed. I have read some books that describe certain psychological deviants who specifically enjoy hiding in the shadows to watch their prey panic and flail, using this to stimulate their own excitement, and some even achieve... achieve... climax."

This left him somewhat perplexed. Just moments ago, he had formed a preliminary judgment in his mind, but if this cabinet could not be opened, then his judgment would be incorrect. Behind him, Xia Xiaonuan pulled him aside, then crouched in front of the cabinet, extending a fair hand to feel the bottom of it, while saying, "Sometimes, we are misled by appearances because we have psychological blind spots."

Wu Chen furrowed his brow and said, "I am pondering the reason behind this matter. Let us assume that there are a group of unknown individuals on this island who witnessed our arrival, and then a series of events unfolded. But what is their purpose in doing so?"