Genshin's Wish

Chapter 560: The Mysterious Flower City

Chapter 1: Adventure in the Flower City

The sun shines through the gaps in the leaves, onto the cobblestone road in the city of flowers, and the breeze, with a faint scent of flowers, gently blows through the cafe on the corner. Bennett and Mika sit in an outdoor seat, enjoying their rare leisure time.

"Bennett, do you feel that the air here smells sweet?" Mika asked with a smile, with a childlike curiosity in his eyes.

Bnet nodded, but his eyes inadvertently swept across the antique shop across the street, "Yes, but this city is not as simple as it seems. Look at that antique shop, every time I pass by it, I feel like there seems to be some secret hidden in it."

Mika followed Bennett's gaze and saw a worn wooden sign hanging at the door of the antique shop, with the words "Time Corridor" written on it in bronze font. She frowned slightly, "You're right, I think there's something weird there too. How about we go find out?"

Bennett raised an eyebrow, "So direct? Are you sure?"

"Of course! When have we ever been afraid of taking risks?" Mika said as he stood up and walked towards the antique shop.

The two pushed open the door of the "Time Corridor" and were greeted by an old-fashioned atmosphere. The store was filled with all kinds of antiques, from old clocks, yellowed books to rusty weapons, each of which seemed to carry a heavy history.

"Welcome to the Gallery of Light." A hoarse voice came from behind the counter. The owner was an old man with wrinkles all over his face. His eyes were deep and mysterious. "Two young men, are you looking for something?"

"We're just looking around." Bennett responded with a smile, but his eyes were unconsciously attracted to an old wooden box under the counter.

Mika noticed his little move and took a closer look. He saw that the wooden box was engraved with complex patterns and symbols, which seemed to hide some secrets. "This wooden box looks very special."

The old man smiled slightly, "Oh, that one, it's the most mysterious collection in the store. It is said that it is related to an ancient legend in Huadu."

"Legend?" Mika's curiosity grew. "Can you tell us about it?"

The old man looked around and lowered his voice, "It is said that there is a huge secret hidden under the Flower City, and this wooden box is the key to unlock the secret. However, no one has ever been able to solve its mystery."

Chapter 2: Puzzles and Traps

Bennett and Mika looked at each other and saw the eagerness in each other's eyes. "Let's give it a try!" They said almost in unison.

The old man didn't seem surprised. He slowly walked out from behind the counter and placed the wooden box on the table. "Well, remember, once you start, there's no turning back."

The lock of the wooden box looks simple, but it has a secret. Bennett carefully observed the patterns and symbols, trying to find the rules. Mika helped to record, and the two worked well together.

As time went by, they gradually uncovered the mystery layer by layer, but the more they went on, the more complicated the puzzles became, and even accompanied by dangerous traps. Once, when Bennett pressed a wrong symbol, several poison needles suddenly shot out of the wooden box. Fortunately, the two reacted quickly and escaped.

"It seems we have to be more careful." Bennett wiped the sweat from his forehead, but his eyes became more determined.

Mika nodded in agreement. Her eyes fell on the wooden box again, and she suddenly discovered a detail that she had overlooked before - there was a tiny groove at the bottom of the wooden box, just enough to accommodate a coin-sized object. "Bennett, look here!"

Bennett leaned over to take a look and immediately understood something. "We need to find the corresponding item to open it."

The two began to search the store and finally found an ancient copper coin in an inconspicuous corner. Mika carefully put the copper coin into the groove, and with a slight "click", the wooden box finally opened.

However, there was no imagined treasure or secret passage inside, only a yellowed parchment and a tattered diary.

Chapter 3: The truth comes out

A complex map was drawn on the parchment, marking several important locations in Huadu, while the diary recorded a story about the founder of Huadu. It turned out that there was indeed a huge secret under Huadu - an ancient underground water system that not only provided water for the city, but also protected the city from foreign invasion.

"Is this the secret of the Flower City?" Mika was a little disappointed. She thought it would be some earth-shattering treasure.

Bennett shook his head. "No, this is more precious than treasure. Imagine if we can reveal this secret and let the world know the true value of Huadu, then the history and culture of this city will be better inherited and protected."

Just as the two were about to leave the antique shop, the old man suddenly said, "Wait, look at this." He pointed to the last page of the diary, on which there was a blurry handwriting: "The real treasure is actually in your heart."

Bennett and Mika smiled at each other. They understood what the old man meant. Although they did not gain material benefits from this adventure, their courage, wisdom and friendship were sublimated. This is the most precious wealth in their hearts.

Walking out of the antique shop, the sun was still bright. Bennett took a deep breath and said, "Mika, our adventure will continue, right?"

"Of course!" Mika answered without hesitation, "Because we know that every adventure is the best gift for ourselves."