Datou, who realized it later, nodded silently and gently pinched Sopa's hand, signaling her to stay calm. Meanwhile, Davi, who was walking at the front, was unaware of all this.
The three of them, in a line, walked slowly forward along the inside of the temple wall.
In the dim environment, the candlelight in the lantern Datou was carrying flickered, scattering small light spots on the ground, barely illuminating a small area around it.
Darkness spread around them, pressing down so heavily it was hard to breathe. If viewed from the angle behind them, it seemed as if the three were stepping into an abyss with each step.
In the Outer Buddha Hall, another group was also walking alone in the darkness. Their choice coincided with Datou's team, avoiding the front of the "Divine Statue" and choosing to go around the inside close to the hall wall.
