Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

The sword in Lin Ze's hand flashed with cold light, and his sword skills were extremely sharp. Every move was aimed directly at the vital points, as if to put the man to death.

However, the man was as agile as a ghost and dodged his attacks easily, making all his moves fail.

Lin Ze became more and more anxious as the fight went on. He knew very well that time was running out and if he continued to delay, the consequences would be disastrous.

He must try his best to break through the opponent's defense and find a glimmer of hope.

At this moment, Lin Ze keenly caught a glimpse of the man's left side. A trace of determination flashed in his eyes, and he saw the right moment and used his unique skill - phantom swordsmanship. In an instant, the sword shadow was like a phantom, dazzling and unable to distinguish between reality and illusion.

The man was slightly startled when he saw this, and was obviously surprised by Lin Ze's unique skills. But he quickly regained his composure and tried his best to resist this fatal blow.

However, Lin Ze's sword was as swift as a storm, and the man was finally unable to resist and was hit hard, seriously injured. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Lin Ze picked up Xiaoxue without hesitation and ran towards the exit.

The man's angry roar came from behind, but Lin Ze had no time to care about anything else at the moment. He had only one thought in his mind: to escape from this horrible place as soon as possible and ensure Xiaoxue's safety.

Lin Ze ran desperately with Xiaoxue in his arms and finally reached the exit. He was breathing heavily while vigilantly observing the movements around him. After making sure that the man had not caught up with him, he relaxed a little, but he still did not dare to take it lightly.

"Huh... I finally got out." Lin Ze looked back and saw the man lying on the ground, covered in blood. It seemed that he was too seriously injured to move. Lin Ze breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that he had finally gotten rid of that terrible enemy.

However, just as he was about to leave this dangerous place, Xiaoxue in his arms suddenly groaned in pain. Lin Ze looked down and saw that Xiaoxue's face was as pale as paper, her lips were bloodless, and her breathing became extremely weak.

"Xiaoxue! What's wrong with you?" Lin Ze shouted anxiously.

Xiaoxue slowly opened her eyes and gave a forced smile: "I... I'm fine, it's just that the battle just now consumed too much energy..." After saying that, she closed her eyes again, as if she didn't even have the strength to speak.

Lin Ze's heart sank. He knew that Xiaoxue's current condition was very dangerous. If she was not treated in time, her life might be in danger. He was anxious and looked around, hoping to find a safe place for Xiaoxue to rest.

Suddenly, he noticed an old temple not far away. Although it looked a bit dilapidated, it could at least shelter him from the wind and rain. Lin Ze decided to take Xiaoxue there to take shelter temporarily and find some herbs to heal her wounds.

Lin Ze carefully carried Xiaoxue into the temple and gently placed her on a worn bench. Then, he began to look for items that could be used in the temple. After searching for a while, he found some dry wood and some simple herbs.

Lin Ze built a fire with wood and asked Xiaoxue to stay close to the fire to keep warm. Then, he crushed the herbs and applied them to Xiaoxue's wound. Although these herbs were not precious, they were still effective in relieving pain and stopping bleeding.

Seeing Xiaoxue's face gradually regaining her calm, Lin Ze's anxiety was slightly relieved.

He sat aside, quietly guarding Xiaoxue, while thinking about how to deal with the current dilemma.

Lin Ze decided to let Xiaoxue have a good rest first, and then make plans after she regained some strength. He found some dry grass and made a simple bed for Xiaoxue.

While waiting for Xiaoxue to wake up, Lin Ze was not idle. He began to check his injuries and tried to cultivate his internal strength to restore his energy.

A few hours later, Xiaoxue finally woke up. She looked much better and her eyes were no longer so weak.

"How do you feel?" Lin Ze asked with concern.

"Much better, thank you, Lin Ze." Xiaoxue said gratefully.

"We have to think of a way to leave here now." Lin Ze said, standing up, "The danger outside has not been eliminated yet, we must find a way out as soon as possible."

Xiaoxue nodded and struggled to sit up. The two discussed it and decided to wait until dawn before setting off.

At night, Lin Ze sat by the campfire, looking around vigilantly. He quietly watched over Xiaoxue who was sleeping on the ground, and prayed in his heart that no more danger would come.

Fortunately, nothing happened that night. When the dawn light shone through the gaps in the leaves, Lin Ze gently woke Xiao Xue up. The two of them ate some food in silence, and then set out again to find a way out.

They walked along a winding path, their steps light and cautious. This path seemed to be hidden in the dense forest, and it was difficult to find its existence without careful observation. Every step they took, they had to be careful to avoid possible traps under their feet, and at the same time, they had to keep an eye out for wild animals around.

Lin Ze held a sharp dagger tightly in his hand, ready for emergency. Xiao Xue followed behind him, nervously looking at the road ahead. Although her body was still weak, her eyes were full of determination and courage.

Along the way, they encountered some seemingly simple but hidden traps. Some were spikes disguised as ordinary stones, and some were animal traps hidden in the grass. These traps made them realize that this place was not as peaceful as it seemed.

In addition to traps, they also have to deal with ferocious beasts that may appear at any time.

Although he has not encountered any large wild beasts yet, Lin Ze knows that the dangers here are far more than that.

They must remain highly vigilant to ensure their own safety.

As time went by, the sun gradually rose and the temperature gradually rose.

Beads of sweat appeared on Lin Ze and Xiao Xue's foreheads, but they did not dare to stop to rest for too long.

Because once night falls, the danger will double.

Finally, after some hard work, they came to a fork in the road.

The two roads lead to different directions, one road looks wider, while the other appears narrower and more winding.

Lin Ze frowned, thinking about how to choose.

He decided to explore the wide road first to see if he could find more clues or exits.

So he continued along the road with Xiaoxue.

They walked along the wide road, which was still eerily quiet.

Suddenly, Xiaoxue screamed and pointed forward.