Yuan Ling was helping. She poured the prepared sauce evenly on the fish, and the aroma immediately overflowed.
Qin Wuyan watched intently, as if he was learning this skill that was completely unfamiliar to him.
Soon, a pot of fragrant boiled fish was ready.
The fish is tender, the soup is delicious, and paired with the fresh air by the river, this breakfast has a unique flavor.
The three of us sat around the fire and enjoyed this simple but delicious breakfast.
Qin Wuyan ate with gusto and made sounds of admiration from time to time.
"It turns out there is such delicious food." Qin Wuyan said, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.
"You will know later that when you stay with us, you will have delicious food every day." Yuan Ling said with a smile.
After breakfast, we extinguished the fire, packed our bags, and embarked on the journey to Yanshan again.
The early morning sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves and onto the ground, forming mottled light and shadow.
The surrounding air is filled with the fresh fragrance of vegetation, making people feel refreshed.
Qin Wuyan walked in front, his figure looking particularly tall in the sun.
Yuan Ling and I walked side by side, occasionally exchanging light words.
"Have you heard of the legend of Yanshan?" I asked curiously.
"I've heard some, there are many stories about hell and ghosts." Yuan Ling replied, with a hint of mystery in her voice.
Qin Wuyan looked back at us and said, "Yanshan is indeed a place full of secrets.
I've been there once before and the atmosphere there was very eerie. "
We continued on through a dense forest.
The trees are tall and straight, and the sunlight penetrates through the dense canopy, forming beautiful light pillars.
Birds sang happily on the branches, and there seemed to be a quiet and peaceful atmosphere in the air.
"In a place like this, it seems easy to forget all the worries." Yuan Ling said with emotion.
"Yeah, but we can't forget our purpose." I responded with a determined gleam in my eyes.
Qin Wuyan walked in front silently. He would occasionally stop and observe the surrounding environment.
Although he doesn't talk much, his every move shows his deep understanding and keen insight into the land.
Walking in this peaceful forest, I felt inner peace and tranquility.
Although the three of us have our own purposes, our companionship along the way has created a subtle tacit understanding and friendship between us.
As we deepened into the tranquil forest, the sunlight gradually slanted, casting long shadows.
After a few hours of walking, the woods thinned out and we arrived at the edge of a small town.
This small town looks ancient and quiet, as if it is a corner forgotten by time.
"Where is this place?" I asked curiously.
"This is the only way to Dujiang City. The town is called Liubian Town." Yuan Ling explained.
Qin Wuyan looked in the direction of the town, with a trace of vigilance flashing in his eyes, "We'd better be careful, small towns like this often hide unknown secrets."
We slowly walked into the town. The streets were lined with some dilapidated houses, most of the windows were closed, and there were few pedestrians on the streets.
The town has an eerie and quiet feel to it, like a sleeping monster.
"Something feels wrong," I whispered.
"Yes, the atmosphere here is a bit weird, completely different from what I remember." Yuan Ling nodded in agreement.
We decided to find a place to rest for a while in the town and inquire about the situation.
We walked into a small hotel that looked relatively clean. The owner of the hotel was an old man who looked kind.
"Are you guys here to stay?" the old man asked kindly.
"Yes, we want to take a rest here." I replied.
We sat down and ordered some simple food.
The interior of the hotel is simple in decoration, with some ancient calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls.
The sunlight outside the window shines through the leaves, casting mottled shadows.
The three of us sat around the hotel table and felt the tranquility of Liubian Town.
The boss brought the food we ordered. It was steaming hot, but it couldn't hide the desertedness of this small town.
"Boss, this town seems to be very quiet recently." I asked tentatively, looking at him inquiringly.
The boss paused for a moment, a trace of hesitation flashed in his eyes, and then sighed and said: "Yes, it is indeed not peaceful here recently.
A month ago, some strange things started happening in the town. "
"What's weird?" Yuan Ling asked nervously.
The boss looked around and said in a low voice: "Family members of several families suddenly disappeared without any sign, as if they disappeared out of thin air.
The people in the town were frightened, and few people dared to go out at night. "
Qin Wuyan's eyes flashed with alertness, and he asked, "Is there any legend or special place here?"
The boss nodded, with a hint of fear in his tone: "There is an old legend that evil spirits live in the abandoned temple outside the town.
I used to think it was just a story, but after what happened recently, everyone felt something was wrong. "
Yuan Ling and I exchanged glances, and both of us felt curious and wary.
Qin Wuyan was deep in thought, seeming to be considering what to do next.
"Let's go see that temple, maybe we can find some clues." I suggested.
Yuan Ling nodded in agreement, while Qin Wuyan stood up silently to express his support.
We left the hotel and headed out of town.
Walking on the streets of the town, you can feel the tension and panic in the air. The residents of the town walked quickly through the streets, and no one wanted to stay longer.
Walking out of the town, we came to a deserted area.
In the distance, an ancient temple stood alone, surrounded by grass and dead trees.
The temple building looked dilapidated, and the ruins were covered with vines.
"Looking at the appearance of this temple, it has been abandoned for a long time." Yuan Ling whispered.
As we slowly approached the abandoned temple, we felt a cold air coming towards us.
There is a worn-out plaque at the door of the temple, the writing on it has been blurred.
Qin Wuyan held the magic weapon in his hand tightly and looked around cautiously.
He whispered: "Be careful, there may be something unclean here."
We stepped into the threshold of the temple, and the sight before us made us take a breath.
The temple was dark and gloomy, and the smell of decay and damp assaulted my nostrils.
Some vague statues of gods hung on the walls, looking twisted and strange.
We explored carefully, each step cautious and heavy.
There seem to be endless secrets hidden inside the temple, and every corner exudes an ominous atmosphere.
"The atmosphere here is so weird." I whispered, feeling that there seemed to be an indescribable sense of depression in the air around me.
Yuan Ling held her magic weapon tightly and responded in a low voice: "Yes, everyone seems to be peeping at us from every corner."
We slowly went deep into the temple and came to a dark hall.
There is a dilapidated Buddha statue in the center of the hall. The face of the Buddha has been blurred, but its former solemnity can be vaguely felt.
