The Stone Carver.

Summary

In a perilous passage, the narrator, concerned for Zhao Xiaomin, discusses potential dangers with the Lou brothers. They cautiously use a stone to trigger traps, narrowly avoiding arrows and a collapsing ceiling. After a tense moment, they discover the ceiling is made of compressed loess, allowing them to dig their way out. Despite their efforts, they find themselves back at the original trap, leading to the realization of a "ghost wall." Using a yellow talisman, they uncover that their path subtly shifts to the left, indicating they must be more observant to navigate the treacherous passage ahead.

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