The light of the jade pendant suddenly converged, and the room fell into darkness again like the tide receding.
Xiaohong's heart was still pounding, as if an uneasy deer was raking in her chest.
She subconsciously stroked the smooth surface of the jade pendant, and a hint of warmth came from her fingertips, which was completely different from the coldness just now.
Confusion rippled in her clear eyes, like a clear spring thrown into a stone, rippling in layers.
"What's going on?" she murmured in a low voice, with a hint of undetectable tremor in her tone.
Everyone around was alarmed by this sudden change and gathered around.
Luo Xiaoyu rushed directly to Xiaohong and stared at the jade pendant with wide eyes. Grandma Lin held Xiaohong's hand worriedly, and her wrinkled face was full of concern.
Doctor Zhang frowned and stared at the jade pendant with sharp eyes, as if he wanted to see through the secrets.
Elder Chen and Master Lingyin clasped their hands together and recited the scriptures silently. A peaceful breath spread throughout the room.
The man in white held Xiaohong's hand tightly, and his broad and warm palms conveyed a trace of strength to her.
His deep eyes were staring at Xiaohong,
However, this sudden change did not end there.
The news of the change of the jade pendant spread quickly as if it had grown wings, attracting the attention of all forces.
Some greedy people were moved and rushed over. The light of greed flashed in their eyes, like a group of hungry wolves staring at their prey.
"Super the treasure!" A strong man with a fat face shouted loudly, his tone filled with unquestionable orders.
"Don't think about it!" Li Lieun waved his fists angrily, blocking Xiaohong, protecting her like a mountain.
The greedy people ignored Li Lieun's warning and took the lead in launching an attack.
Everyone rose up to resist, and a fierce battle began.
The swords and swords were shattered, and the room was suddenly in chaos.
Luo Xiaoyu couldn't dodge and was hit by the other party's palm, fell to the ground, with a trace of blood spilling out of the corner of her mouth.
"Xiaoyu!" Xiaohong exclaimed, his heart stolen.
The greedy people's offensives were like storms, wave after wave, without stopping.
The man in white has a strong body and sharp sword skills, like a dragon passing by among the enemy group.
However, outnumbered, a few scars gradually appeared on his body, and the red blood dripped down the blade, making it particularly dazzling in the dim room.
His movements began to slow down, his breathing became rapid, and his strength was gradually being exhausted.
Xiaohong watched the man in white get hurt, her heart was like a knife, and tears rolled in her eyes.
She clenched her fists tightly, her nails embedded in her flesh deeply, but she could not feel any pain.
She wanted to help but was powerless and could only watch him face danger alone.
A deep sense of powerlessness surrounded her tightly, making her almost suffocate.
Doctor Zhang was busy treating the wounded, and fine beads of sweat oozed out of his forehead.
There were too many wounded people, and he was a little overwhelmed and could only do his best.
The room was filled with a strong smell of blood and mixed with the moans of the wounded, which made people feel depressed and desperate.
Everyone's morale was depressed, as if they were shrouded in dark clouds, and there was no glimmer of hope.
At this moment, Grandma Lin, who was usually gentle and kind, suddenly became a human being. Her eyes became sharp and her face was a little cruel.
She took out a small exquisite porcelain bottle from her arms and sprinkled the powder inside towards the enemy.
Everyone looked at her in surprise, not understanding what she was going to do.
The powder permeates the air, emitting a strange fragrance.
The enemy who inhaled the powder began to move slowly and his eyes became blurred.
They stood staggeringly, as if drunk.
"Is this... a sacred scatter?" Elder Chen said in surprise, "I didn't expect Grandma Lin to have such things!"
Grandma Lin snorted coldly, "When I was young, I also walked around the world. What is this thing!"
Seeing that the enemy was controlled by the ecstasy, everyone's morale was greatly boosted.
Grandma Lin’s voice echoed in the room, “Children, don’t be afraid! Let’s go together!”
Everyone worked together to subdue the enemies one by one...
Grandma Lin walked to the man in white and whispered: "Child, this thing can only control them for a moment. The real battle has only begun now..."
The man in white had a sword light like snow, and the cold light flashed, and each move hit the enemy's vital points.
Li Liehuo was like a tiger descending from the mountain, with his fists and feet emitting wind, and his moves were fatal.
Blacksmith Zhao waved a heavy hammer, and every time he fell, he was like breaking mountains and cracking stones, and the enemies avoided it.
Elder Chen and Master Lingyin cleverly cracked the enemy's attacks with their rich experience and wisdom and guided everyone to carry out effective counterattacks.
The pace of the battle was getting faster and faster, and the cooperation between the people became more and more tacit, and an excitement spread between them.
The enemy was caught off guard and his team was in chaos.
The strong man in the head had a trembling face, and his originally arrogant arrogance had long disappeared, replaced by fear and despair.
He knelt down on the ground with a "thump" and begged: "Give me your life! Free me your life! We will never dare again!" A cheer of victory sounded around him, and everyone was very excited, as if the long-suppressed anger in his heart had finally been released.
The enemy fled in a panic, threw away his armor, and only regretted that his parents had fewer legs.
Everyone looked at their backs away, and their hearts were filled with a sense of accomplishment, as if they were revenge and their hearts were extremely happy.
Xiaohong could no longer suppress her inner excitement and threw herself into the arms of the man in white, tears bursting out from her eyes.
"I was scared to death, I thought..." She choked and couldn't speak.
The man in white gently stroked her hair and comforted her softly: "It's okay, everything is over."
Luo Xiaoyu and everyone hugged each other happily, their faces filled with joy of surviving the disaster.
This battle not only allowed them to defeat the enemy, but also made their relationship deeper and more intimate.
Everyone was immersed in the joy of victory, but did not notice that Grandma Lin, who silently put away the small porcelain bottle, turned around and walked towards the dim oil lamp in the corner, the light shone on her wrinkled face, which looked particularly mysterious...
"This is the real beginning..." she murmured in a low voice.
The smoke of the battle dissipated and the room returned to peace, but everyone's hearts could not calm down.
The changes in the jade pendant were like a stone thrown into the calm lake, causing layers of ripples.
This ripples are filled with unknowns and anxiety, as well as hope and curiosity.
"What's going on with this jade pendant?" Luo Xiaoyu stroked the scratch on her arm. The battle just now made her feel scared, but the change in the jade pendant made her curious.
Elder Chen took out an ancient book from his arms, and the pages turned yellow and exuded an ancient atmosphere.
He turned it gently, and the dim light shone on the pages, reflecting strange symbols.
Everyone's eyes were focused on his hands, hoping that he could find the answer from it.
"This ancient book records all kinds of rare treasures, and you may find clues about this jade pendant." Elder Chen's voice was low and magnetic, with a reassuring power.
His fingers gently stroked the pages, as if he was stroking the traces of history.
Time passed by minute by minute, and the room was so quiet that only Elder Chen could hear the sound of flipping books.
Everyone's breathing became lighter, afraid of disturbing him.
There was a tense atmosphere in the air, like a tight string that could break at any time.
Suddenly, the jade pendant shone again, more dazzling than before, like a small sun.
The light shone out into the window, cutting through the night sky and pointing straight to the distance.
Everyone looked in the direction of the light and saw a towering castle in the distance looming, which seemed particularly mysterious in the night.
The outline of the castle is as illusory as a mirage under the reflection of light, but it is real.
"Where is that?" Xiaohong exclaimed, her tone full of curiosity and anxiety.
The air around seemed to solidify, and a mysterious atmosphere enveloped everyone.
The unknown castle, the unknown secret, is like a huge vortex, attracting them into it.
"Go and have a look." The man in white held Xiaohong's hand tightly, his eyes firmly.
Everyone did not speak, but their actions had shown their determination.
They packed their bags and prepared to embark on a new journey.
Grandma Lin looked at their departure backs and showed a meaningful smile on her lips.
"Go, children, your destiny is there..." she whispered, with a hint of inexplicable meaning in her tone.
The morning light was not revealed, and the mist was lightly cage. Everyone headed towards the castle looming in the night sky.
Curiosity and vigilance intertwined in everyone's eyes, like this fog, hazy and deep.
Xiaohong held the hand of the man in white tightly, and the temperature in his palm came from the fingertips, which made her feel a little relieved.
Luo Xiaoyu looked around from time to time, with an excited light flashing in her eyes, as if a thrilling adventure was about to begin.
The road to the castle is rugged and difficult to walk, with rocks and thorns everywhere.
Everyone walked deep and shallowly, their clothes were wet with dew, and the chill penetrated into their skin.
Li Liehuo walked at the front of the team with a hunting knife in his hand, overcoming obstacles and setting out a barely accessible road.
His rough face was covered with sweat, but he didn't say a word, just kept his head forward.
"Aowu--" A deafening beast roar cut through the tranquility of the morning and broke the originally dull marching of everyone.
From the depths of the dense forest, a group of wild beasts slowly walked out, their eyes flashing green in the dim light, like ghost fire, making people shudder.
The beast was huge, with rough hair, exposed fangs, and let out a low roar, approaching everyone step by step.
"Ah--" Luo Xiaoyu exclaimed and subconsciously hid behind Grandma Lin.
The sudden wild beasts made everyone panic and their steps became messy.
Doctor Zhang staggered, the medicine box fell to the ground, and the medicinal materials inside were scattered all over the ground. He exclaimed with pain: "My medicine!"
The man in white suddenly protected Xiaohong behind him, pulled out the long sword from his waist, pointed the sword straight at the beast, and shouted loudly: "Beast, don't be rampant!" He was agile and rushed towards the beast like a cheetah. The sword light flashed and he fought fiercely with the beast.
The air was filled with a strong smell of blood, the roar of wild beasts and the angry shouts of men in white intertwined, forming a tense and exciting battle symphony.
"Be careful!" Xiaohong exclaimed, and saw a wild beast wandering behind the man in white, waving his sharp claws, and grabbing him in the back.
The man in white couldn't dodge, and his clothes were cut by the beast's sharp claws, and the blood instantly dyed his clothes red...
"You are injured!" Xiaohong exclaimed.
The man in white looked pale, covered his wound, and tried to calm down, "It's okay..."
The wild beasts' offensive became more and more fierce. Although the man in white was very skilled in martial arts, he was outnumbered and had a few scars on his body.
Blood soaked her clothes, white clothes were better than snow, but now she was stained with a shocking red color.
His movements were obviously slow, his breathing became heavy, and his hands holding the sword were trembling slightly.
Xiaohong's heart was tangled, her eyes were red, but she could only watch him fight bloodyly, but she could do nothing.
Fear and worry lingered her like a vine, leaving her almost unable to breathe.
The people around him gradually became timid, and their original fighting spirit was gradually worn out by the ferocity of the wild beasts, and their steps began to retreat.
Just as everyone was about to despair, Grandma Lin, who had been silent, suddenly rushed forward, took out a handful of dry herbs from her arms, lit them, and threw them at the group of wild animals.
The pungent smell spread instantly, and the beasts let out painful roars, retreating one after another, not daring to get close.
Everyone looked at Grandma Lin in surprise, but they didn't expect that this timid and fearful old man had such a strange trick.
"Children, don't be afraid!" Although Grandma Lin's voice trembled, she was unexpectedly firm. "We have a chance to do this herb!" Her words were like a bright lamp in the dark, igniting the hope that was about to be extinguished in everyone's hearts.
"Yes, we can't give up!" Luo Xiaoyu held the dagger in her hand tightly, and her eyes became firmer.
Inspired by Grandma Lin, everyone cheered up again, looked for weapons, and prepared to fight the beast to the death.
Doctor Zhang reinstalled the medicinal materials scattered all over the floor back into the medicine box, and his eyes were filled with a sturdy light.
Li Hunter waved his hunting knife and let out a shocking roar.
Blacksmith Zhao even wrestled with a wild beast with bare hands...
Just then, a melodious sound of flute came from afar...
The sound of the flute is melodious, floating like the spring breeze blowing on the willows, dispelling the blood and fear in the air and bringing a glimmer of hope to everyone.
Elder Chen narrowed his wise eyes, listened for a moment, and suddenly realized it, and he stroked his palm and said, "This is the sound of driving away beasts! These wild beasts are afraid of this sound!" He pointed to the dense forest in the distance and whispered loudly: "Be careful, these wild beasts must be driven by people. Let's fight and retreat, don't fight in love!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao blacksmith swung the newly made iron hammer in his hand and slammed it hard at the head of a beast. The beast wailed and fell to the ground with a bang.
His special potion was quenched on the hammer, which had a strong paralysis effect on wild animals.
Luo Xiaoyu waved the dagger, and his body was flexible. Every time he made a move, he accurately stabbed the beast's weakness. With Li Huneng's hunting knife, the beasts began to retreat step by step.
Everyone was very angry and worked together to beat the beasts to the point of falling.
In the air, the howling of wild beasts, the roars of everyone, and the collision of weapons were intertwined to form an exciting song of triumph.
The beasts fell to the ground one after another, and the smell of blood was filled with the air, but at this moment it made people feel extremely happy.
Everyone was proud and looked at the corpses of wild beasts everywhere, and their hearts were filled with a sense of accomplishment.
Cheers and celebrations come one after another, resounding throughout the mountains and forests.
Xiaohong ran to the man in white with pain and carefully bandaged his wound.
She gently brushed past his blood-stained collar, the corners of the man in white raised his mouth slightly, holding Xiaohong's hand, his eyes full of tenderness.
Luo Xiaoyu and everyone supported each other, their faces filled with the joy of victory. They experienced life and death, and their friendship became stronger.
This battle made the relationship between everyone deeper. They are no longer simple neighbors, but comrades who can entrust their lives.
Just as everyone was immersed in the joy of victory, Master Lingyin slowly walked to everyone, with a hint of solemnity of compassion: "Everyone, I see that the evil spirit here is very strong, and I am afraid that the front is unpredictable. Remember, don't be careless."
As soon as he finished speaking, the man in white suddenly raised his head, looked like a torch, and whispered: "Someone is coming..." Everyone's hearts trembled, holding their breath, waiting for the unknown arrival.
The mist gradually dissipated, the morning light was dimming, and everyone rested for a while and embarked on the journey again.
Liehuo, holding a hunting knife, walked in front of the road, and Luo Xiaoyu followed closely behind, looking at the surrounding environment curiously from time to time.
Doctor Zhang carefully protected the medicine box, for fear of encountering an accident again and scattering precious medicinal materials.
The man in white protected Xiaohong behind him and glanced around with vigilance, like a lion protecting his cub.
The closer you get to the castle, the more rugged the road becomes, with rocks and thorns piled up, and you will step on the air if you are not careful.
Everyone moved forward carefully, and every step was like walking on thin ice, afraid of touching the hidden trap of mechanism.
Suddenly, with a "swoosh--" sound, several sharp arrows broke through the air and headed straight for everyone.
Li Lieun reacted very quickly, raised his hunting knife to block the sharp arrow, making a "clang" sound of metal collision.
Everyone exclaimed, dodging one after another, arrows were nailed deep into the stone, and the tail feathers were still trembling slightly.
Doctor Zhang held his forehead and sweated coldly: "My God, there are so many traps placed around this castle!"
Master Lingyin walked to the entrance of the castle, slowly closed his eyes, and felt the breath around him. After a moment, he suddenly opened his eyes, but even so, the temptation of the treasure made everyone's hearts full of expectations.
Everyone adjusted their mindset and approached the castle carefully, glanced at every detail of the castle, hoping to find a way to enter.
The castle has a towering exterior wall and a smooth surface, with no place to climb, and no doors and windows to open.
Everyone could only search along the castle exterior wall and search carefully, hoping to find a trace of clue.
Blacksmith Zhao hit the wall with an iron hammer, making a dull sound, as if he wanted to find the weakness of the wall, but he gained nothing.
Just as everyone was at a loss, a gloomy laughter came from the inside of the castle. The laughter was sharp and harsh, like a sharp blade, piercing into everyone's eardrums, making people shudder.
After the laughter, the surroundings became quieter, and only the sound of the wind was sobbing, making people feel even more uneasy, as if there was some terrifying existence, waiting for their arrival in the depths of the castle.
Chapter completed!