Chapter 6: Blood in the Well

I just don't know if it's my illusion, but as I walked, I felt as if there were an eye watching us. I hurriedly turned my head to look.

I walked alongside the main group while my mind wandered aimlessly

On ordinary days, Uncle San's prestige is already quite high; this time, it has indeed stabilized the morale of the troops

Instead of continuing to escape, which no one dared to attempt, they chose to return and discuss the issue

With the words of the third uncle, everyone gradually calmed down.

I quickly shook my head and said it was nothing, just a stumble.

Strangely enough, when everyone decided to return and started walking back, the originally vast expanse of fog began to slowly dissipate.

The team set off again, and under the adjustments made by the old hunter, there were no issues at the beginning this time.

Su Dongdong shares the same expression as I do, but it is evident that she does not see as clearly as I do. However, having walked this path from which one cannot escape, she naturally does not wish to waste time and energy here, knowing the outcome.

Others began to discuss it as well, after all, everyone has walked this path, but none have walked it for so long without finding a way out

But soon, an inexplicable thought surged into my mind

As we walk along, everyone seems to be bewitched, losing their way

To speak honestly, I am aware of the remarkable qualities of the necklace around my neck

In her words, with this time, it would be better to read more comics than anything else

The necklace now reveals its extraordinary side, compelling me to treat it with utmost seriousness

It seems that as soon as I open my mouth to remind, uncontrollable things will happen

At this moment, someone could no longer contain themselves and shouted, "It is Su Wen's family that has harmed you; what does it mean for you to want to kill us!"

But just as I opened my mouth, the necklace around my chest suddenly became as hot as boiling water, and the sudden scalding sensation made me instinctively cry out.

However, the villagers were completely unaware of this matter and foolishly followed the old hunter inside.

That was when I was still in elementary school. One time, I did not go home immediately after school; instead, I went to a friend's house to play for a while on the Little Tyrant. By the time I left, it was already getting a bit dark outside

Why is it that others cannot see the path clearly, yet I can?

The most critical aspect is that she possesses such extraordinary means, which is truly the most despairing part.

What a joke, everyone is in a fit of anger; if you were to contradict them at this moment, do you believe they would directly beat you to death right here

At this moment, Uncle San saw the increasingly chaotic villagers and finally spoke up, "What are you panicking for? Keep moving; this time I will lead the way"

At this moment, the leading old hunter could not help but speak up, saying, "What is going on? Normally, at this time, we would have already left and gone to the library."

Is it because I saved Lin Wanwan that she let me off the hook? Or is it that the necklace around my neck protected me?

I inadvertently walked into a graveyard, and at that moment, I was extremely frightened, yet I could not stop moving forward.

The road home passes through a cemetery. In the past, I always passed by during the day and felt nothing, but this time, passing by at night felt different.

Everyone gathered at Uncle San's house, while some thirsty individuals prepared to go to the well to fetch water

"Turn back? How is that possible? We have always been heading outward!" The leading old hunter said somewhat discontentedly. He had hunted in these mountains for most of his life; how could he possibly take the wrong path

Thus, a group of people has been wandering in the mountains for nearly an hour

After returning home, I discussed this matter with my parents. Since then, they have not allowed me to walk on dark roads and have repeatedly reminded me to never take off the necklace around my neck

I am alone and without any relatives outside; even if I manage to escape, it is likely that I will not fare well

Before everyone had the chance to discuss for a moment, those few fetching water were startled and let out a cry of alarm

The Su family, who had become the target of public criticism, now wore grim expressions and remained silent. Even Zhuzi's mother, who usually loved to make a scene, did not dare to cause a fuss this time

It seems that I am the only one in the entire team who knows that this is not the correct path

No matter what, we cannot keep going in circles here; at this rate, it is impossible to escape and get out of the library.

It was an indescribable feeling, and in the end, I could only choose silence and leave with the majority.

After sighing for a while, the elder made a decision, "Now is not the time for us to be in internal conflict; we should work together to find a way to escape"

This path leads nowhere, and I can only choose to return home.

I could not help but feel afraid in my heart, and I finally decided to speak up and remind them

However, as I continued walking, I began to feel that something was amiss

The old hunter at the front suddenly began to take a wrong path

Everyone has finally lost hope

Yet no one noticed the anomaly, which made me feel that I was actually the one who was abnormal

The team continues to move forward, and I noticed that the villagers' steps are becoming increasingly chaotic, and they have begun to turn in circles

But all that can be seen is a hazy expanse, with nothing clearly visible

Blood, all blood! Those few people fled from the well like the wind, their voices trembling, clearly terrified to the utmost.

And my body returned to normal, I was so frightened that I got up and ran away

Unable to go out

In fact, I have also asked my parents about this necklace, but each time they speak vaguely, implying that I will naturally understand when I grow up

What is the situation?" Uncle San shouted impatiently

This thought arose but was immediately extinguished by me

As I continued to walk forward, I was already feeling somewhat impatient inside. I knew that everyone absolutely could not get out of this mountain.

The more I walk, the more fear I feel in my heart, because I realize that everyone is wandering around various small paths, and has already turned back again. The path I am currently on leads towards the village

There are timid children and women who have already begun to cry, which is truly absurd and terrifying

The air blowing is very cool, and I suddenly feel my neck become icy cold, my muscles stiffening all at once. Moreover, the more I walk, the heavier my body feels. As I continue walking, my hands and feet begin to feel cold as well

Soon, someone noticed the anomaly, "How did we end up back here?"

"It must be her doing; she doesn't want us to go out at all. She wants us all to die!" someone shouted, their eyes filled with fear

But I know that everything is in vain

At that moment, the necklace hanging around my neck suddenly emitted a warmth, and then I felt something burst out from my back with a loud bang, accompanied by a scream

It was clearly a small path, yet he inexplicably turned into it

I do not know the reason

"Really? We just passed by here. I brushed against something with my clothes, look, there's still a piece of my clothing on that branch," that person said at this moment.

Only then did everyone realize that the feelings had truly returned

When everyone walked out of the mountains and returned to the village, the mist had completely vanished, as if it had never been there at all

The third uncle has come out to take charge of the situation again. He sighed, "This cannot be blamed on Su Wen; who would have known things would turn out this way, sigh..."

However, that feeling lasted for less than a second, and I even thought it might have been my illusion

I can clearly sense that although everyone is still alive, their eyes seem as if they are dead.

Upon witnessing this strange scene, everyone began to feel a sense of despair in their hearts

I instinctively wanted to speak up to remind, but inexplicably, a strong sense of crisis surged in my heart

When I called out like that, everyone stopped to look at me, and my mother directly asked what I was doing

My parents are still here, so what difference would it make if I went out?

When Uncle San brought people back to the starting point once again

Others also joined in the shouting

Shall I take my parents and run away?

But I suddenly thought, since I can see the road clearly, can I just leave directly and go out by myself

Everyone continued to move forward, and after experiencing such an event again, I dared not speak up to remind them

This meaning could not be more obvious; this thick fog is the work of Lin Wanwan, who wants everyone to die

As soon as this thought emerged, I felt an overwhelming sense of danger, vaguely sensing that if I were to act on it, something terrifying would surely occur

As I walked, I suddenly felt as if someone was perched on my back, blowing air onto my neck