297: The mystery is so hard to solve!

Yang Mi nodded, leaning tightly against Ye Bai. She looked at the raging storm outside, her heart filled with unease.

"Brother Ye, do you think we can find the Ancient Tomb?" Yang Mi asked.

Ye Bai said, "As long as we don't give up, we will definitely have a chance. This village is so eerie; it must have a close connection to the Ancient Tomb. We must find the Ancient Tomb and solve this mystery."

Yang Mi bit her lip and said, "But it's really scary here. I'm a bit worried that we'll encounter even more dangerous things."

Ye Bai comforted her, "Don't be afraid, I'm here. I will protect you."

Just as they were talking, the audience in the Live Stream Room was also heatedly discussing their situation.

"Boss Ye Bai is so brave! Yang Mi is also very strong."

"I hope they can get out of danger quickly and find the Ancient Tomb."

"This variety show is really exciting! Looking forward to what happens next."

The rain continued for a long time without any sign of weakening. Ye Bai and Yang Mi waited in the stone pile, their hearts filled with anxiety.

Suddenly, Ye Bai heard a strange sound. He immediately became alert, listening carefully to the source of the sound.

"Brother Ye, did you hear any sound?" Yang Mi asked nervously.

Ye Bai nodded and said, "It seems like something is approaching."

They stared nervously at the entrance of the stone pile, and saw a black shadow slowly walking over. Ye Bai gripped the weapon in his hand, ready to deal with any danger that might appear at any moment.

The black shadow got closer and closer, finally revealing its true form. It turned out to be a black wildcat. The wildcat's eyes flashed with green light, looking very eerie.

Yang Mi was so scared she almost screamed, and Ye Bai quickly covered her mouth. "Don't make a sound, there might be other things."

The wildcat circled the stone pile and then left. Ye Bai and Yang Mi breathed a sigh of relief, but they knew it wasn't safe here.

"Brother Ye, could this wildcat have been attracted by the Yin Qi in the Ancient Tomb?" Yang Mi asked.

Ye Bai said, "It's possible. This place is full of mysterious power, and all kinds of strange creatures might appear. We need to be even more careful."

The rain finally gradually eased, and Ye Bai decided to take the opportunity to look for a safer place. They carefully walked out of the stone pile and observed the surrounding environment.

At this time, the surrounding temperature was still very low, and the cold wind was biting. Ye Bai and Yang Mi leaned tightly against each other, warming themselves.

"Brother Ye, which direction should we go?" Yang Mi asked.

Ye Bai took out the divination compass and carefully observed the surrounding Feng Shui layout. He discovered that the Qi field in the north was relatively more stable, and there might be a relatively safer place there.

"We'll head north," Ye Bai said.

They headed in the northern direction, carefully observing the surrounding environment along the way. The surrounding scenery was still very dilapidated and filled with an eerie atmosphere.

After walking for a while, they arrived in front of an abandoned temple. The temple gate was tightly closed, but there seemed to be a faint glimmer of light inside.

Ye Bai stopped and carefully observed the temple. "This temple looks a bit strange; we need to be careful."

Yang Mi said nervously, "Brother Ye, should we go in and take a look?"

Ye Bai thought for a moment and said, "Let's go in and see, but be careful. This place might hide some dangers."

They gently pushed open the temple gate, and a musty scent rushed towards them. The lighting in the temple was dim, and there were some dilapidated Buddha statues placed inside.

Ye Bai and Yang Mi cautiously walked into the temple, suddenly hearing a low sound of chanting. The sound seemed to be coming from the depths of the temple.

They slowly walked into the depths of the temple and saw an old monk sitting on a prayer mat, chanting with his eyes closed.

The old monk had a kind face, and his body exuded a peaceful aura. Ye Bai and Yang Mi looked at the old monk in surprise, not knowing why he was here.

The old monk opened his eyes, looked at them, and said with a smile, "You have finally arrived."

Ye Bai asked vigilantly, "Who are you? Why are you here?"

The old monk said, "I am the guardian of this temple. I have been waiting here for those destined to come, to help them solve the mystery of this place."

Yang Mi asked, "Do you know the secret of this village and the Ancient Tomb?"

The old monk nodded and said, "There is a close connection between this village and the Ancient Tomb. The Yin Qi in the Ancient Tomb has affected the entire village, causing this place to be full of eeriness and danger. If you want to find the Ancient Tomb, you must first solve the mystery in the village."

Ye Bai asked, "Then what should we do?"

The old monk said, "You need to find the five Spirit Orbs in the village to break the Seal of the Ancient Tomb and enter it. These five Spirit Orbs represent the Five Elements of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, respectively; they are hidden in different parts of the village. Only by collecting all five Spirit Orbs can you balance the Yin Qi in the Ancient Tomb and open the gate to the Ancient Tomb."

Ye Bai frowned and asked, "How are these five Spirit Orbs to be collected?"

The old monk said, "These five Spirit Orbs represent the five attributes of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, respectively, and are distributed in various locations in the village. When you have collected all five Spirit Orbs, you will naturally understand the mysteries of the Five Elements."

Yang Mi said, "Brother Ye, we have already collected four Spirit Orbs, and we are only missing the Metal-attribute Spirit Orb. Do we have to go find another one?"

Ye Bai thought for a moment and said, "Since we have already come here, we can't just give up halfway. I think every tree here represents an element, so Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth should exist on any given tree."

Yang Mi said, "But, cutting down so many trees would probably take a whole day. And it's not guaranteed that we'll be able to collect the five Spirit Orbs."

Ye Bai shook his head and said, "Don't worry. Although these five Spirit Orbs represent Five Elements, they can merge into one. As the saying goes, Metal overcomes Wood, so if you cut down this tree, the other four elements will gather together to form a new Spirit Orb. I suspect this tree should be a locust tree."

Yang Mi said, "That's great! Brother Ye, I'll go cut down this tree right now!"

Ye Bai hurriedly stopped her and said, "You must not be so impulsive!"

Yang Mi looked at him in confusion.

Ye Bai said, "We just encountered so many wild beasts, including snakes and bears. If you cut down the tree, it's very likely to provoke attacks from other wild beasts."

Yang Mi said, "But this matter cannot be delayed."

Ye Bai patted her shoulder, signaling her to calm down, and said, "Don't worry, I'm here!"

Yang Mi nodded obediently; she still had great faith in Ye Bai's strength.

Ye Bai stepped forward and carefully examined the tree in front of him. He took out the entrenching shovel from his bag and used it to uproot the tree.