The Stone Carver.

Summary

In a tense situation, the group, exhausted from battling a blood pool, shared food and rested before deciding to destroy it. Zhao Xiaomin and the narrator combined their spells, burning the pool layer by layer, eventually succeeding after many attempts. After resting, they discovered colorful blood lotuses still blooming, which they felt compelled to liberate. They chanted prayers for the trapped souls, witnessing the lotuses dissipate and sensing gratitude from the souls. The narrator found three lotus seeds, realizing their potential danger if misused. They sealed the passage to prevent future threats and emerged after ten days, welcomed back by villagers and family.

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