Although the salt crystals here have not been cleaned up much, there are still white patches everywhere.
But Bai Luo could see that this place should have been something like a garden before.
Even the temple not far away was much smaller than he had imagined.
It is like a small villa hidden deep in the forest, which may even surprise people who come here for the first time - is this really the palace where the gods live
In addition, there are far fewer people here than outside.
But judging from their salt crystal bodies, their clothes and appearance were better.
Either he was a high-ranking official in the city at that time, or a priest or something like that.
In other words, few of those who can get here are ordinary.
However, unlike the devout crowd outside, the priests here did not look holy at all.
They all maintained their fleeing postures, not disguising the fear on their faces at all.
Having witnessed some things with their own eyes, they know better than people outside what their fate will be.
And such people will continue to the end of the road.
"What are all these things along the way..."
"What did they see... and what did they do?"
"And then...what happened?"
Looking at the sculpture which was much more terrifying than before, Wan Yan was still afraid.
But this time, what she feared was no longer the hideous face beneath the salt crystals, but the truth in the temple that might subvert her cognition.
"You already have the answer in your mind, don't you?"
Standing in front of the temple, Bai Luo raised his head and looked up at the stone door that was obviously out of place with the temple.
This stone gate should have been added later, and its function... ...is self-evident.
However, Bai Luo could see that the existence of this stone gate was more of a psychological comfort.
Although it has magical powers, they are limited to doors.
If something inside wants to come out, it can't be stopped.
After rummaging in his pocket for a while, Bai Luo took out the talisman that he had collected.
These talismans passed down from the early years, which were free of all taboos, were all made by Emperor Yanwang himself and are a symbol of status.
He didn't know if this thing could open the stone door in front of him that possessed the power of Morax, he just wanted to give it a try.
When the Talisman of No Taboos approached the stone gate, Bai Luo felt a sense of being watched.
The disc in the middle of the stone gate seemed to be used as a medium by someone to observe the situation here.
As for who it is... ...it goes without saying.
After Bai Luo looked at the disc, it seemed that his gaze met someone's.
After looking at Bai Luo for a while, the stone gate began to react.
A light golden glow representing the power of Morax emerged above the stone gate, and the stone gate was activated by the power of the Hundred Taboos Talisman.
As the disc in the center began to rotate, the stone door with some special words flashing on it gradually opened, revealing the interior of the temple.
That is... ... the truth that has been buried for who knows how many years.
The special gems that were used as light sources were still flickering on the walls of the temple, making the palace look less dark.
Several people covered by salt crystals surrounded a pile of salt crystals, some covered their faces and cried, some begged bitterly, and a few tried to stop something.
The most eye-catching thing is the person standing next to the salt crystal.
He stretched out his hands forward and made a stabbing motion.
And what he held in his hand was a hilt that was almost completely assimilated by salt.
“This… This is…”
Wan Yan stretched out her hand, as if trying to touch the scattered salt crystals on the ground.
But the fear that remained in her blood made her dare not approach.
“This is the temple.”
Bai Luo did not look at the crumbling wreckage of Heulia, he had already seen it in the game.
His gaze was more focused on the temple itself.
How to describe it
Exquisite.
Small and exquisite.
Compared with the cities he had visited along the way, Bai Luo could only describe this temple as exquisite, with enough respect.
If it's impolite, the word shabby might be more appropriate.
The gems used for lighting seemed priceless, but they were actually just ordinary stones with elemental power. They were not even considered precious things in Liyue at that time.
As Bai Luo and I walked along, we saw that the gems used as street lamps were no different.
Inside the huge temple, besides a stone table for placing books and materials, there were only two oil lamps specially placed for her convenience in reading books.
There are no special decorations in the house. In order to avoid making it look too monotonous, only some not very delicate patterns are engraved.
In the corners, you can see some utensils and daily necessities covered with salt, which look no different from those in the city outside.
This god planned the city in an orderly manner. He was even afraid that his people could not adapt to life underground, so he created the sun, rivers, and hills for them to give them the illusion that they were still living on the ground.
But she was reluctant to leave more light for herself, and could only rely on the flickering candlelight to work hard for this city.
The ancient books on the stone table had been almost completely corroded by salt. If Bai Luo stretched out his hand and squeezed them lightly, they would shatter into pieces.
But Bai Luo could tell from the thick notes how much effort she had put in for this country.
"Do you know why the people in Yinyuan Hall don't want you to come?"
Taking out another sunset fruit and tossing it up and down in his hand, Bai Luo asked.
The vague feeling of being watched disappeared after he took out the Sunset Fruit.
If the situation was not right, he would stuff this thing into Wan Yan's mouth immediately.
“They… They…”
As her eyes swept over these "sculptures" one by one, Wan Yan might have understood something.
"It's not that they want to hide the truth. They are just afraid that the demon remnants left by Heulia will bring them eternal curse. They don't allow people of your generation to come because they are worried about your safety."
"The previous sacrifices and these traces of people coming here were just some useless efforts by them to try to appease Heulia's anger."
"After all... Heulia was killed by your ancestors, those who claimed to be believers of the God of Salt."
Chapter 643 Interlude: Silver Tracks on a Snowy Night
The Longji Snow Mountain is still covered with ice and snow.
The moonlight, which is not common on the snow-capped mountains, falls on the snow, making this originally dark night a little brighter.
Even the Hill people living in the snowy mountains gathered around the campfire, becoming lazy and no longer patrolling.
The two figures walking in the night, one with deep steps and the other with shallow steps, did not look very tall, and walking in the snow, they seemed out of place with the surroundings.
It may even cause doubts in adventurers who happen to encounter them.
Are they really human
"Stop, who are you!"
When Shui Pang noticed someone approaching their camp, he immediately raised his weapon.
However, considering that there were some big shots on the mountain whom they could not afford to offend, he did not shoot at the first moment, but gave a warning instead.
"It's me."
After taking off the hood, the girl with delicate features looked at Shui Pang.
In the Fatui camp in the Dragon Ridge Snow Mountain, her face has become the most powerful pass.
"Master Baiyin!"
When he saw the person coming, Shui Pang immediately stood up and saluted the other person.
His tone was full of admiration.
It’s not because of the relationship between this girl named Baiyin and the twelfth executive officer, but more because of her own achievements.
Yin, who lives in the Dragon Ridge Snow Mountain, often deals with the Fatui here.
After a while, many people knew of her existence.
At the beginning, everyone thought she was the executive officer's mistress.
But after witnessing her alchemy, this statement gradually became untenable.
Although many of her works have strange effects, it has to be admitted that if it were not for her efforts, the Fatui living in the Dragon Ridge Snow Mountain would encounter a lot of trouble.
Some of the potions she brewed saved many soldiers in distress in the snowy mountains.
"Are you going to send another letter?"
Shuipang took the package from Baiyin's hand in a friendly manner and asked.
These days, the alchemist has been writing letters to Xumi.
However, since she didn't know the specific process of sending letters, she usually wrote the letters in advance and then handed them to the Fatui here to send them out on her behalf.
In short, the reason why Baiyin's letter was able to reach Cole's hands was not because her handwriting was better than Bailuo's because it was written by Bailuo.
It's just because the words on the envelope were written by the messenger of the Fatui after being relayed by Baiyin.
Otherwise, if she wanted to be pen pals with Cole, she could only throw them into the sea and let fate decide for them.
In a nutshell - it all depends on the waves.
"Get the materials."
Baiyin, wrapped in winter clothes, didn't say much.
But the fool soldiers here are already used to it.
Even though she can speak fluently now, her habit of being taciturn remains.
At first the Fatui soldiers thought that this important figure was just arrogant, but later they got used to her way of speaking.
You can even infer what she means through her brief words.
"This way please, the East and West Captain has prepared it for you."
Making a gesture of invitation, Shuipang secretly glanced at the figure behind Baiyin who was also wrapped in winter clothes.
The figure with a cat squatting on his shoulder looks a little too thin.
There have been many different opinions in the camp about her identity.
Some say she is Baiyin's sister, while others say she is a hillbilly tamed by Baiyin.
However, the most widely circulated statement is the one that sounds the least reliable.
This so-called person is actually a human being created by Baiyin using alchemical techniques.
Creation of Humanity
I guess only gods can do this? Is there really an alchemist who can do this
The reason why this statement is the most widely circulated is that it started with the twelfth executioner who had been missing for who knows how many days.
He was the one who told his men personally that this thing was an artificial human.
"What are you looking at? I'm going to kill you!"
After noticing Shuipang's eyes, the cat, which was squatting on her shoulder, looked at Shuipang viciously and said very arrogantly.
After being scolded by the cat, Shuipang was not angry at all. Instead, he looked away nervously and dared not look at the cat again.