Chapter 48: Elegy of the Ancient Path

　　Section 1: To Hear the Truth in the Morning, and Die at Dusk　　I don't know how much time passed before my eyes gradually detected a sliver of light. Rubbing my groggy head, I found myself lying outside the Time Well. The giant bronze mask over the well's mouth was now tightly shut, guarding its secrets as always.　　Wait, where's Lin Molly? I looked around and heard the sound of weary breathing beside me—Lin Molly was lying motionless next to me, fast asleep.　　Her sleeping face was sweet and lovely, her chest rising and falling with each breath. Her long hair fanned out, cool and silky against my hand. Facing this jade-like woman before me, my heart involuntarily started pounding thump-thump.　　"Ugh! What am I thinking!" I slapped myself across the face. I have a girlfriend, I thought, how can I get this close to another woman?But she's truly beautiful! Her skin is so fair and tender, you could blow on it and break it. She doesn't look a day over... well, not like someone several decades old. Could it be she really doesn't use makeup? Ah, even knowing physical attraction is an illusion, I still can't tear my eyes away...　　What to do? Wake her up? Or let her rest? I know she's exhausted, but my teammates are still missing! Just as I was wrestling with this, I thought I saw her lips twitch. I don't know if something came over me, but I suddenly had an overwhelming urge to kiss her... just once... As this thought crossed my mind, my body began to move on its own.　　Thwack!　　"Ah!" Before I could get close, a heavy, powerful flick exploded against my forehead accompanied by a flash of crimson electricity, nearly knocking me out cold!　　"You little punk! What do you think you're doing?!" Lin Molly shot upright, her wide, furious eyes practically spitting fire!　　"I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'll never do it again!" I waved my hands frantically, scooting my butt back desperately.　　She kicked at me and roared angrily, "Have you lost your mind?! Either you stay here forever, or I'll make sure Xiao Wen castratesyou when we get out!"　　"Xiao Wen? Uh... Sister Molly, I really know I was wrong! Really! Please forgive me! Um... can we focus on getting out of here first? My two teammates are still t