A Journey of American Comics Starting from the Zombie Universe

Chapter 571 Botanical Garden

After searching for a while, the soldiers' moods changed from nervousness to expectation, and then to disappointment. However, just when they were about to give up, a soldier suddenly exclaimed, and his voice echoed in the empty basement, attracting everyone's attention.

"Bai Ye, come and look! There is a hidden passage here!" The soldier pointed at the ground excitedly, his fingers tapping lightly on a seemingly ordinary stone brick.

Bai Ye heard this and immediately led everyone to gather around. They squatted down and carefully observed the stone brick. They saw that the edge of the stone brick was a little loose and seemed to be able to move. Bai Ye stretched out his hand and carefully pushed the stone brick. Sure enough, the stone brick slowly slid to the side, revealing a dark hole.

"It seems we have found a clue." Bai Ye whispered, his eyes flashing with excitement.

The soldiers approached the cave entrance and used flashlights to illuminate the interior. They saw that the passage was extremely narrow and could only accommodate one person. They looked at each other and showed a determined expression on their faces.

"Let's move forward one by one, and be careful not to touch the walls on both sides." Bai Ye ordered. He took the lead and stood in front of the cave entrance, ready to enter the passage.

The soldiers lined up and began this adventure full of unknowns. They climbed carefully, fearing that they would cause unnecessary trouble due to a momentary negligence. The passage was dark and damp, and the air was filled with an indescribable smell that made people feel a little depressed.

However, the soldiers did not back down. They encouraged each other and moved forward step by step. In the darkness, the light of the flashlight became their only guide.

After several dozen minutes, the soldiers suddenly felt that the space ahead had become wider. They quickened their pace and soon walked out of the passage. The scene before them made them exclaim in surprise. They came to a botanical garden that looked abandoned for many years.

The abandoned botanical garden is like an island forgotten by time, standing quietly in this corner forgotten by the world. From a distance, its outline appears mottled and blurred in the dim sunlight, as if covered by a thick layer of dust.

The outer wall of the botanical garden has long lost its former luster. The once white wall is now mottled, and the traces of time have left a deep mark on it. The wall is covered with vines and weeds, which grow wantonly and erode the originally neat wall surface beyond recognition. The moss in the corner of the wall silently announces the desolation and loneliness here.

The gate was already rusted, and the paint on the iron gate had long since fallen off, revealing the rusty iron sheet inside. The lock on the door had long since disappeared, leaving only the empty keyhole, as if telling the story of the former glory and current decline of this place.

Walking into the botanical garden, a desolate atmosphere hits you. The paths in the garden have long been covered with weeds and dead branches. With every step, you can feel the crisp sound of dead branches breaking under your feet. The trees on both sides are tall and straight, but their branches and leaves have long been withered and yellow, as if silently telling the vicissitudes and sadness of this place.

The flower beds in the garden have long lost their former brightness and vitality. The flowers that once bloomed are now only left with dry branches and broken petals, scattered in the soil, looking extremely desolate. The edges of the flower beds have also been invaded by weeds, which grow recklessly and erode the originally neat flower beds beyond recognition.

The paths in the garden are winding and deep, as if they lead to an endless distance. The plants on both sides of the path have long lost their former vitality and vigor. They stand quietly, as if waiting for something. Occasionally, one or two birds fly over the treetops, making a few crisp calls, adding a touch of vitality to this dead botanical garden.

The lake in the distance, once sparkling, is now just a piece of dry mud. The willow trees by the lake, once graceful, are now just bare branches, swaying in the wind, looking extremely desolate.

The entire botanical garden is like a ruin forgotten by time, quietly telling the story of past glory and present decline. Every corner of it is filled with desolation and loneliness, which makes people feel regretful and sad.

However, in this seemingly lifeless botanical garden, there is some subtle vitality hidden. Some tenacious plants grow in the cracks. Although they are short, they are full of vitality. They use their existence to prove the power and tenacity of life.

The sun shines through the sparse branches and leaves, casting mottled light and shadows on the soil. The breeze blows by, bringing a hint of coolness and an indescribable tranquility and peace. In this desolate botanical garden, time seems to become slow and long, giving people the opportunity to calm down and feel the charm of nature and the rhythm of life.

Bai Ye and his companions stood at the entrance of the botanical garden. They saw desolation and ruin everywhere. However, they were not frightened by the scene before them. Instead, they were attracted by the mysterious atmosphere of the ruins. They knew that although it looked desolate, it hid many unknown secrets. They decided to explore further to find the clues and truth hidden deep inside.

Although this botanical garden has been abandoned for a long time, you can still vaguely see its former prosperity. Tall trees stand tall, and various exotic flowers and plants are dotted in between. However, due to long-term lack of care, many plants have withered and died, leaving only bare branches and broken leaves.

The soldiers looked around excitedly, using their flashlights to illuminate every corner, looking for possible clues. Bai Ye also carefully observed the surrounding environment, trying to find some useful information.

"It seems like no one has been here for a long time." A soldier sighed, his voice echoing in the empty botanical garden.

"Yes, but the secret we are looking for must be hidden here." Another soldier said affirmatively, his eyes full of anticipation.

Bai Ye nodded, agreeing with the soldier. He knew that they were not far from uncovering the secret. He looked around and suddenly noticed a dilapidated hut in the distance. The walls of the hut were covered with vines, and the doors and windows were dilapidated. However, it was this hut that caught Bai Ye's attention.

"Everyone, follow me. There may be clues in that hut." Bai Ye said, and led the soldiers towards the hut. Their footsteps made a rustling sound on the dead branches and leaves, adding a touch of vitality to this deserted botanical garden.

The soldiers followed Bai Ye closely, their hearts full of anticipation and curiosity. They knew that what they were about to face might be the key to uncovering the secret. As they approached, the outline of the hut gradually became clear. They could see some blurred words and patterns on the walls of the hut, which seemed to tell a forgotten history.

Deep in the botanical garden, a dilapidated hut stands quietly, as if forgotten by the years. The walls of the hut are covered with blurred handwriting and patterns, which are like a dusty history, silently telling the glory and vicissitudes of the past.

The writing on the wall has long lost its original color, leaving only faint traces. They are deep or shallow, long or short, some are crooked, and some are neat and clear. Some of these writings seem to be poems, some are like some kind of symbols, and some are like random graffiti. They are intertwined together to form a unique picture, which makes people fall into deep thought.

The patterns are even more mysterious. They appear in various shapes and lines, some like ancient totems, some like mysterious symbols, and some like abstract depictions of natural landscapes. These patterns are either complex or simple, symmetrical or irregular, and they are combined in a unique way, as if telling an unknown story.

Carefully observing these words and patterns, one can feel a strong sense of history. They seem to contain some deep meaning, waiting for someone to interpret them. Those blurred words seem to be telling a forgotten past, and those mysterious patterns seem to be showing an ancient culture or belief.

As the light changes, these words and patterns also present different styles. In the morning sunlight, they appear soft and hazy, as if covered by a layer of mist; in the afternoon, the sun shines obliquely on the wall, and the outlines of the words and patterns become clear, as if they are given life; and when night falls, the moonlight shines on the wall, and these words and patterns become mysterious and profound, as if telling an ancient legend.

Every part of the walls of the cottage is full of stories and traces of history. They may have once been smooth and flat walls, but with the passage of time and the erosion of the years, they have become mottled and full of traces of the years. These traces are the marks left by time and the witness of history.

Those blurred handwritings may be the casual scribbles of an ancient, the improvisations of a poet, or the careful depictions of a painter. They may have been clearly legible, but as time passes and wind and rain erode, they gradually become blurred. However, it is this sense of blur that makes them more hazy and beautiful, which makes people fall into endless reverie.

Those mysterious patterns are even more fascinating. They may represent an ancient belief, a mysterious ritual, or a symbol of culture. These patterns may have been bright and eye-catching, but now they have lost their original colors and only black and white outlines remain. However, it is this black and white contrast that makes them more profound, making people want to explore the stories behind them.

Standing in front of the walls of the hut, you can seem to hear the echoes of history. Those blurred handwriting and mysterious patterns seem to be telling forgotten pieces of history. They have witnessed the changes of this land and the rise and fall of human civilization. They are silent storytellers, using their existence to tell stories buried by time.

In this quiet and mysterious hut, the words and patterns on the wall have become a unique landscape. Although they are vague and mysterious, they are full of historical charm and cultural connotations. They make people fall into deep thinking, and also make people full of awe and curiosity about this land and the human civilization on this land.

The soldiers took out their flashlights and cameras to record these possible clues.

"What do these things mean? Find them out for me. Do you hear me?"

Bai Ye stood in front of the hut, carefully observing the words and patterns on the wall. His brows were furrowed, as if he was thinking about the meaning of these clues. Suddenly, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and he seemed to have discovered some important information.

"Come and look, these patterns and words seem to be related to the murals in the basement." Bai Ye pointed at the wall, his voice full of excitement.

The soldiers came forward after hearing this. They carefully compared the patterns on the wall with the murals in the basement and found that there were indeed striking similarities between the two. This made them guess that there might be some mysterious connection between this botanical garden and the basement.

"It seems we have found the right direction." A soldier said excitedly, with a smile on his face and he danced with excitement.

"Yes, what we have to do next is to continue looking for clues and uncover this secret. There must be something important behind all this, something that we don't want to be known, something that we can't understand or conclude. That's why we have to keep looking, because as long as we keep looking, the road will continue to extend under our feet. That's it." Another soldier added, with a determined light in his eyes.

"Great, then let's get started! Let's get started together! Don't be lazy!"

Bai Ye nodded, he knew they still had a long way to go. However, he also believed that as long as they persisted, they would uncover the truth of this secret one day.

In this way, the soldiers continued to search for clues in the botanical garden. They used the tools in their hands to dig the soil, looking for possible buried objects; they climbed up the treetops to observe the surrounding environment; they even dived into the pond to look for secrets that might be hidden under the water.

Although the process was difficult and full of unknowns, the soldiers did not give up. With their sweat and hard work, they approached the secret hidden underground step by step.

As time went by, they gradually found some useful clues. These clues may not be complete, but they provide important directions for them to uncover the secret. They know that as long as they keep working hard, one day they will find the secret hidden deep in the botanical garden.

During the long search, the soldiers not only exercised their will and perseverance, but also gained precious friendship and team spirit. They knew that no matter what difficulties and challenges they faced, as long as they united as one and supported each other, they would be able to overcome everything.

And Bai Ye also demonstrated outstanding leadership and decision-making in this process.
(End of this chapter)