City of Exotic Beasts.

Summary

In a vast underground space, Gao Yang and his companions encounter a towering, glowing giant tree surrounded by an eerie dimness. As they explore, they discover four corpses entwined in the tree's roots, one of which belongs to Old Wang's companion, Gu Ling. Analyzing her body reveals she was shot in the heart, suggesting murder rather than suicide. As they search for survivors, they hear a cry for help from Cheng Xin, who is severely injured. Old Wang confronts Cheng Xin about the death of their team, but ultimately, they decide to save him. Bai Tu administers first aid, and Cheng Xin reveals they have found the rune circuit.

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