Chapter 1188: Do You Really Want to Keep Going?
Chapter 1188: Chapter 1188: Do You Really Want to Keep Going?
Ling Qiong handed the noodles to Gu Jin: "I know you have no appetite, but try to eat some. There’s still a long way ahead."
Gu Jin slowly lowered her eyes, staring at Ling Qiong’s fair fingers holding the aluminum pot, a bit lost in thought.
Under the reflection of the firelight, his hand seemed to be wrapped in a circle of red light, exuding a sense of familiarity.
Gu Jin felt it was her illusion, brushed away the thought from her mind, silently took the pot, and mechanically started eating with the chopsticks.
Although her stomach was hungry, she couldn’t sense the aroma of the food, chewing the noodles as if they were wax.
Seeing her begin to eat, Ling Qiong silently stepped back, sitting with his back to Gu Jin, gazing calmly into the depths of Death Valley.
His eyes revealed many heavy emotions, filled with complexity, sighs, and the struggles of ups and downs.
After resting in place for an hour, the team got up and continued on their way.
As they ventured further into Death Valley, the surroundings became increasingly quiet.
Previously, there had been some sounds of the wind, but now it was truly silent.
The silence was eerie and frightening.
Ling Qiong walked in almost the same steps as Gu Jin, moving forward with the team.
As he stared into the distant darkness, a cold glint flashed through his eyes, and his enchanting face in the darkness unwittingly showed a trace of murderous intent.
Everything vanished in a split second, giving no one the chance to notice.
Ling Qiong withdrew his gaze, approached Gu Jin, and whispered: "Are you really going to continue?"
Gu Jin did not stop her steps, holding the lantern and moving forward.
She did not even turn to look at Ling Qiong, her voice calm: "Do you know something?"
As she spoke, she tilted her head, her gaze slightly meaningful as she stared at Ling Qiong.
The lantern in her hand was directly pointed at Ling Qiong’s face.
He leaned his head back, showing deep helplessness on his face, unangered by Gu Jin’s behavior, even with some indulgence.
"If you have something to say, please say it all at once, don’t say half and leave the other half!"
Gu Jin’s voice was indifferent, clearly angry.
Ling Qiong’s gaze was heavy as he looked at her for a while, as if he understood something, he lightly shook his head: "There’s nothing more to say, let’s go."
He put his hands in his pockets, looking straight ahead, and continued walking in a leisurely, casual stride.
Gu Jin was two steps behind him, staring at his back, her eyes were full of indescribable complexity.
She had intended to provoke Ling Qiong, never expecting him to be so tight-lipped.
Throughout this journey, she was certain Ling Qiong knew more than she did, perhaps even the reason behind An Mingji’s incident.
Such strange thoughts lingered in her mind.
Unfortunately, trying to get information from Ling Qiong was as difficult as climbing to the heavens.
They walked on for a few more hours.
Until a faint light appeared on the horizon, the team finally stopped.
Allen approached Gu Jin: "Miss Gu, we found a house ahead."
Gu Jin followed his steps forward, Ling Qiong closely behind, his enchanting face showing a hint of solemnity.
The house ahead was simply made of earth, looking quite old and dilapidated.
"Let’s go inside and take a look." Gu Jin approached first.
Allen and the others immediately stepped forward to clear the way.
"Creak—"
The old wooden door was pushed open, emitting a harsh sound.
Allen, holding his lantern, stepped inside.
The interior was empty, with only simple tables and chairs covered in dust and dense cobwebs.
Gu Jin stood at the doorway, frowning slightly at the scene inside.
Just as she raised her foot, intending to step into the room, someone pulled her arm from behind.