I walk sideways in the game world

Chapter 278: Treasures Revealed, Dangers Hidden Everywhere

Ren Xiaoyao took the lead, stepping into the deep darkness. Behind him, Xia Lin, Master Li, and the others followed closely behind, each holding their weapons tightly and observing their surroundings vigilantly.

In the darkness, it was pitch dark, with only the faint light of the fire flickering with the crowd's footsteps, illuminating the nervous faces. Ren Xiaoyao, relying on his extraordinary perception, groped forward cautiously. The cold stone walls conveyed a chill, and the air was filled with a smell of decay.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, they suddenly saw a faint light ahead, like a firefly in the darkness, yet brighter and more dazzling than a firefly. Everyone's spirits lifted, and they quickened their pace, heading towards the light.

As they got closer, the light grew stronger, and gradually, everyone could see the scene clearly. It was a spacious stone chamber, and the walls were inlaid with countless night pearls, illuminating the entire stone chamber like daylight.

In the center of the stone chamber, a mountain of gold, silver, and jewelry dazzled the eyes. Golden weapons, ornaments adorned with pearls and agates, and a dazzling array of precious antiques... each one was priceless, a sight to behold. Master Li stared blankly, unable to help but exclaim, "Oh my God! This... this is simply... incredible!"

However, Ren Xiaoyao's gaze was drawn to something in the center of the stone chamber. It was an exquisite treasure box, crafted entirely from an unknown metal, with intricate patterns carved on its surface, emitting a faint golden glow.

"What is that?" Xia Lin also noticed the treasure box and couldn't help but ask.

Ren Xiaoyao didn't say anything, but just walked slowly towards the treasure box. With every step he took, he could feel an invisible pressure coming towards him.

"Brother Xiaoyao, be careful!" Xia Lin saw this and quickly reminded him.

Ren Xiaoyao nodded, indicating that he understood. He took a deep breath and continued walking forward.

When he was three steps away from the treasure box, something strange happened!

Countless strange runes suddenly lit up on the surrounding walls, flashing with eerie light. The ground also began to shake violently, as if an earthquake had occurred.

"No! Danger!" Ren Xiaoyao's face changed as he shouted. However, before he finished speaking, the runes suddenly burst into a dazzling light, shrouding the entire stone chamber in a white glow...

"Xiaoyao!"

"Young Master Ren!"

The white light dissipated and the stone chamber returned to calm. However, Ren Xiaoyao's figure disappeared.

The white light faded, and the scene inside the stone chamber became clear again, except for Ren Xiaoyao. Xia Lin, anxious, rushed to where Ren Xiaoyao had stood, only to feel a cold stone slab. "Brother Xiaoyao!" she cried, her voice filled with anxiety and fear.

Master Li's face was solemn. He carefully observed the flashing runes on the wall and muttered to himself: "This is... an ancient sealing formation! Extremely dangerous, touching it means death..." His words made everyone's heart sink, and a chill ran up from the soles of their feet.

"That brother Xiaoyao..." Xia Lin's voice trembled, not daring to imagine Ren Xiaoyao's situation.

"This formation is incredibly sophisticated and unpredictable. I've never seen such a complex structure before." Master Li frowned, his fingers gently tracing the runes on the stone wall, sensing the powerful energy contained within. "Young Master Xiaoyao must have been transported somewhere, but I can't determine the exact location."

Pharmacist Chen stepped forward to comfort Xia Lin, "Miss Xia Lin, don't worry too much. Young Master Ren is a man of good fortune, and will surely turn misfortune into good fortune."

Xia Lin fought back tears and tried to calm herself. She looked around, trying to find a clue to crack the formation, or a clue to Ren Xiaoyao's disappearance. Her eyes fell on the treasure box in the center of the stone chamber. The box still emitted a faint golden light, as if silently telling something.

Charlene approached the treasure box cautiously, carefully examining the patterns. These patterns were intricate and mysterious, seemingly holding some special meaning. She reached out and gently stroked the surface of the treasure box, hoping to find some clue.

At that moment, Xia Lin accidentally triggered a small mechanism hidden in the base of the treasure box. With a soft click, a faint light shot out from the treasure box, heading straight for Xia Lin.

"Be careful!" Master Li exclaimed, but it was too late to stop it.

The light was incredibly fast, reaching Charlene in the blink of an eye. Everyone didn't even have time to react; they could only watch helplessly as the light shot towards Charlene.

At the critical moment, a white figure suddenly appeared, blocking Xia Lin's way. White Fox! She had appeared beside Xia Lin without anyone noticing, blocking the attack with her own body.

The light hit the white fox, making a slight "puff" sound. The white fox groaned, its body swayed slightly, and a trace of blood oozed from the corner of its mouth.

"Miss White Fox!" Xia Lin exclaimed and quickly supported the white fox.

The white fox looked pale, but shook his head calmly, "I'm fine..."

This sudden change heightened everyone's vigilance, and the atmosphere in the stone chamber grew even more solemn. Master Li looked at the wounds on the white fox, his face darkening, a flicker of worry in his eyes. He walked over to the treasure box and examined it more closely, as if searching for more hidden mechanisms.

His fingers tapped lightly on the treasure box, making a crisp sound, as if he was cracking a complex code...

"Wait," Master Li suddenly stopped what he was doing, his gaze fixed on a small, inconspicuous symbol at the bottom of the treasure box. "This symbol..." The white fox's sudden appearance and selfless rescue heightened the tension within the stone chamber. Pharmacist Chen quickly pulled out a fine golden medicine from his bosom and carefully applied it to the white fox's wound.

"Thank you, Pharmacist Chen," the white fox smiled weakly, "It's just a minor injury, nothing serious."

Pharmacist Chen frowned, a hint of worry in his eyes. "This hidden weapon is poisoned. Fortunately, it's just a scratch. Otherwise, the consequences would be disastrous." After saying this, he turned to look at Master Li and whispered, "Brother Li, can you see anything?"

Master Li pondered for a moment, then pointed to the symbol on the bottom of the treasure box and said, "I've seen this symbol in ancient books. It's called the 'Boundary Guarding Seal.' It was a prohibition used in ancient times to protect important items. It's incredibly powerful when triggered."

"What should we do?" Xia Lin asked anxiously, "Brother Xiaoyao is still missing. We can't just give up the treasure like this!"

"Don't worry, Miss Xia Lin," Master Li comforted her. "Although this 'Boundary Guardian Seal' is powerful, it's not invincible. As long as we find a way to break it, we can take the treasure safely."

"How to crack it? Any clues?" Xia Lin asked.

Master Li shook his head, his gaze fell on the "Boundary Guarding Seal" again, and he fell into deep thought.

Meanwhile, Ren Xiaoyao, having been transported away, found himself in an even more secluded stone chamber. The chamber was small, its walls densely engraved with runes, emitting a faint blue glow. In the center stood a stone pillar, inlaid with a large night-shining pearl, illuminating the entire chamber as brightly as day.

Ren Xiaoyao looked around, a sense of alarm building within him. He knew he had been transported to a more dangerous place. He carefully observed the runes on the wall, trying to find a way to decipher them or find an exit.

Time ticked by, and Master Li and the others still hadn't found a way to crack the "Boundary Guardian Seal." Pharmacist Chen studied the runes on the wall, hoping for a clue. Meanwhile, Xia Lin paced anxiously, glancing at the treasure box from time to time, her eyes filled with worry and anticipation.

At this moment, a slight noise suddenly came from the stone chamber, as if something was touched. Everyone was startled and quickly looked in the direction of the sound.

Ren Xiaoyao was concentrating on finding clues to crack the mechanism when he suddenly heard a familiar burst of laughter coming from outside the stone chamber...