Full of anticipation for finding treasure, Su Yu stepped into the palace, which exuded an air of antiquity. The interior was dim, with only a few stray beams of sunlight struggling through cracks in the ruined roof, casting mottled shadows across the dust-covered floor. On the surrounding walls, once-exquisite murals had mostly peeled away, leaving behind only faint outlines that seemed to silently recount past glories.
"Treasures, come on out! Don't be shy, no need to hide!" Su Yu teased, his eyes wide as he scrutinized every corner. He rummaged through the palace, searching here and there. One moment he was lying on the ground, checking the floor tiles for traps; the next, he was standing on tiptoe, feeling for suspicious bumps on the walls.
"That's strange. How is there absolutely nothing? Did the treasures grow wings and fly away?" Su Yu scratched his head, his face full of bewilderment. He approached a massive stone platform. It looked ordinary, yet Su Yu felt certain it held hidden mysteries. He circled it several times and even pushed against it with all his might, but the platform remained unmoved.
Chapter 22