Having seen enough, Han Yu straightened up.
"I would like to go deeper," Han Yu said calmly.
Disciple Cao glanced at him briefly, then nodded without objection.
"That's fine."
He took out a talisman and handed it over.
"This is a guiding talisman. It will help you navigate the explored areas of the mine. As long as you follow it, you won't get lost."
Han Yu accepted it.
Cao's expression turned slightly more serious.
"Do not go into areas that are not marked on the talisman. Those regions are unstable. Some are completely unmapped. If something collapses, we might not come in time to save you."
Han Yu gave a small nod.
"I understand."
With that, he turned and left.
The moment he entered the tunnel, the sounds of mining faded behind him. The environment grew quieter, the only sounds being the faint dripping of water and the distant echoes of movement.
After a few minutes of walking, Han Yu slowed his pace.
He glanced around.
No one.
No presence.
