After confirming several times that Li Ang was not experiencing any significant physical or mental issues, the task force returned to the temple courtyard. They took turns keeping watch, making do with the cleaned-up bluestone floor for the night, and only began exploring the temple the next morning.
"Is this the place?" Li Ang looked up at the pagoda and muttered to himself.
A beautiful woman's head emerged from his neck and said, "Yes, the cellar beneath the pagoda is a spiritual energy node for the nearby mountains and rivers. Originally, the Mountain Demon took a fancy to this spot. He impersonated Dao Zhi to become the head monk, carved a number of Gathering Aura Formations onto the cellar walls, and placed a pile of aged wines and fine liquors in the center of the main formation.
