The conversation split in two directions, and we now speak of Zhang Chi and Gu Youyou, who, after stepping through the Gate of the Mysterious Female, began their journey of exploration in the pitch dark.
Their perceptions had not entirely vanished, at least, they could still feel the warmth of each other's palms.
This was probably the only thing they could feel in the darkness; besides that, they had no idea what texture they were stepping on, yet they kept moving forward.
It was uncertain whether they were making any progress at all.
Here, even the concept of time had disappeared.
Zhang Chi wanted to speak to lighten the mood, but since he couldn't hear his own words, he knew it was in vain and stopped trying.
However, he was not one to stay put. As they walked, he would occasionally scratch the palm of Gu Youyou's hand.
At such teasing, Gu Youyou hummed in response and occasionally reciprocated.