Northern School Tomb Raiding Notes.

Summary

The narrator grapples with fear and uncertainty after being imprisoned, initially hesitant to share their experiences with Hong Jie. As they discover a bucket of water lowered by guards, the narrator drinks despite Researcher An's fears of poisoning. An alarming discovery occurs when they notice human face outlines appearing on the damp rammed earth wall, suggesting a sinister history of "living piles"—a gruesome ancient practice of burying people alive during construction to appease spirits. Hong Jie proposes using urine to soften the wall for escape, leading to a frantic attempt to break through the hardened earth, revealing the desperate situation they face.

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