Capítulo 1085: Chapter 264: Zhao Ya: Does This Count as Kissing Him? (Part 4)
Initially thought it was certain death, but unexpectedly, there was a withered tree growing at the cave entrance, and she fell onto it, saving her life.
Chen Jie, upon hearing this, was also moved, thinking Zhao Ya’s fate wasn’t sealed; she managed to fall onto the withered tree and save her life.
If she had fallen anywhere else, she would have surely died.
Thinking this way, Chen Jie and Zhao Ya started a fire here.
Zhao Ya looked at Chen Jie and said: “What should we do next?”
Chen Jie thought for a moment and replied: “Going up is unlikely, although I could carry you up. Once we’re up, we’d surely be targeted by these Miao people, who would hunt us down relentlessly. This is the stronghold of the Five Poison Sect. We have no idea what kind of venomous creatures they would unleash. With our combined strength, it would be hard to defeat them.”
Zhao Ya said: “If we don’t go up, where do we go? We don’t have food or fresh water; I’m afraid we won’t last long.”
Chen Jie fell silent at her words and after a moment said: “Where does this cave lead to?”
Upon hearing this, Zhao Ya said: “No idea, I’ve never ventured inside.”
Chen Jie looked at the cave and said: “We can’t go up, nor down; our only option is to try this cave.”
Hearing this, Zhao Ya said: “I’ll follow your lead, Jiu Si.”
After the commotion earlier, and Zhao Ya narrowly escaping death, she grew closer to Chen Jie, calling him Jiu Si.
Chen Jie didn’t say much more, but instead said: “Then let’s enter the cave and take a look.”
Chen Jie picked up the unburned dry wood from the ground, tore a bit of fabric, and made a simple torch saying: “Let’s go.”
Soon, Chen Jie and Zhao Ya ventured into the cave.
Chen Jie walked in front, holding the torch and the Fire Dragon Spear.
Step by step, they progressed deeper into the cave, and soon Chen Jie realized the cave had countless twists and turns.
Its winding, convoluted paths resembled a labyrinth beyond description.
Chen Jie and Zhao Ya navigated this maze forward.
Soon they discovered another cave; they hadn’t moved when suddenly they heard a whoosh. Something flew towards them, directly hitting Zhao Ya’s leg.
Ah…
Zhao Ya’s cultivation was completely absent, causing her to suddenly be pulled down, and then she saw a slender web directly pulling her away.
“Chen Jiusi, save me!”
Zhao Ya screamed miserably, and was immediately pulled away by the web.
Chen Jie dashed forward, swung a blade, and severed the web, rescuing Zhao Ya, leaving both of them shaken.
Chen Jie handed the Chrysalis Blade to Zhao Ya and said: “Take this for protection.”
Zhao Ya took the Chrysalis Blade and nodded gently saying: “Okay.”
Then Chen Jie, accompanied by Zhao Ya, continued exploring, and spotted a shadow hanging upside down in the air.
Zhao Ya glanced at it and instantly stepped back, frightened because she saw a snow-white skull which could even smile at her.
Zhao Ya had never encountered such a sight; her legs went weak from fear, especially since she now lacked strength to battle the scene’s terror.
Just then, Chen Jie stood before her, making Zhao Ya feel warm inside.
Chen Jie looked at the white skull suspended in the air and said: “It’s a Ghost-faced Spider!”
Zhao Ya, upon hearing this, immediately looked up in surprise at the sight, recognizing indeed, it was a Ghost-faced Spider!
This Ghost-faced Spider was an especially large spider, preying on large animals, named for the ghastly face on its abdomen, thus known as the Ghost-faced Spider!
Yes, that’s how the Ghost-faced Spider got its name.
The Ghost-faced Spider before them was huge, the size of a millstone.
At that moment, it was perched in the air, having shot the web just moments ago.
Chen Jie furrowed his brow but seeing the Ghost-faced Spider miss its strike and not continue, he relaxed. Zhao Ya felt indignant, wanting to strike the large spider hard.
However, with Chen Jie’s persuasion, she eventually gave up, saying: “Alright, since it’s not bothering us, we’ll leave it be.”
Both parties compromised.
Chen Jie and Zhao Ya walked along the path here and saw a cave; it wasn’t large, and it was empty. Zhao Ya now wanted to go inside.
Chen Jie suddenly stopped her, pointing at a massive stone not far away.
This cave seemed to be a giant trap; if one entered, it would trigger a mechanism, and the massive stone would seal the cave.
Chen Jie glanced at it, estimating that even someone from the Rainbow Realm would struggle to move the stone easily.
If trapped inside, Chen Jie suspected they would be sealed within, possibly to death.
This appeared to be a trap or a refuge, intended to handle enemies.
If enemies approached, this boulder could block them out, granting a slim chance of survival.
Chen Jie entered the cave to take a look and found it matched his suspicions; indeed it was a refuge, equipped with some cooking utensils as well.
They skillfully avoided the mechanism and continued along the tunnel, heading outward.
Thus they proceeded for thirty minutes, encountering the labyrinthine paths, truly noticing how easy it was to get lost here. Chen Jie suspected it was a large labyrinth and also a refuge for the Miao people.
Thinking this way, Chen Jie and Zhao Ya continued forward.
Chen Jie held the torch and a long spear in his hand, while Zhao Ya followed with the Autumn Cicada dagger.
Like this, neither knew how long they had been walking.