Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

Just as he was about to approach the monster, Lin Ze jumped high, gripped his sword tightly with both hands, and stabbed the monster's flank with all his strength.

There was a dull "puff" sound, and the sword was deeply inserted into the monster's body.

The severely injured monster let out a shrill scream, twisting its body in pain and struggling desperately.

But due to its severe injuries, it gradually stopped moving after a while and finally fell to the ground with a bang.

Looking at the lifeless monster lying on the ground, Lin Ze breathed a long sigh of relief.

His tense nerves finally relaxed. He gently patted the still frightened little Flamebird in his arms and said, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, we are safe." Then, he packed his luggage and continued to move forward with firm steps towards the journey ahead that was full of unknowns and challenges...

Not long after walking, Lin Ze suddenly heard a melodious flute sound.

The sound of the flute was melodious and ethereal, as if it had a mysterious magic that made him walk towards the source of the sound involuntarily.

After pushing aside a patch of dense grass, he saw a woman in white quietly playing the flute.

The woman was standing there gracefully, surrounded by a group of colorful and various strange phantom butterflies. The phantom butterflies gently fluttered their wings, emitting a soft and charming light, making the woman look like she was in a dream.

The little firebird nearby was also attracted by the magnificent scene before its eyes. It flapped its wings excitedly and chirped happily several times, as if it was communicating and interacting with those spirit butterflies.

The woman heard the clear and pleasant call of the little flame bird and slowly put down the instrument she was playing. She turned her head, her eyes as clear and moving as autumn water, and fell on Lin Ze who was not far away. She smiled slightly, revealing two shallow dimples, and said softly: "Warrior, you can come here after going through so many hardships, which must be a rare fate. I am the spirit butterfly fairy in this world. I saw your heroic appearance when you bravely killed the enemy just now, and I admired you very much, so I came here specially to give you a treasure."

As soon as she finished speaking, she stretched out her delicate hand and flicked her fingertips gently. In an instant, a bead with a light blue halo slowly rose from her palm and flew slowly towards the direction where Lin Ze was.

When the bead flew to Lin Ze, he took a closer look and found that the bead was round and smooth, with mysterious runes faintly flowing on the surface. At this time, the woman introduced: "This bead is called the Heart Protection Bead, which contains powerful spiritual power. When your life is in danger, as long as you activate the power in it, it can save your life at the critical moment."

When Lin Ze heard this, he was overjoyed and immediately clasped his hands together to thank the woman, saying that he would cherish this generous gift. Then, he carefully took the heart-protecting bead and put it in his arms for safekeeping.

After bidding farewell to the Fairy of the Spirit Butterfly, Lin Ze, filled with joy and gratitude, continued on his unknown journey with the little Flame Bird. At this moment, he was full of confidence and anticipation for the challenges that were to come. Because he knew that on this long road, there might be countless amazing opportunities quietly waiting for him to explore and discover.

Lin Ze and Xiao Yanque walked forward cautiously, and soon they stepped into the mysterious foggy forest. The trees here were towering into the sky, as if they were about to pierce the sky; the thick fog was everywhere, making it difficult to see the road ahead, and they could only grope their way forward slowly. A gloomy and terrifying feeling surged like a tide, tightly enveloping them.

The little firefly seemed to sense the strange atmosphere and became restless, occasionally making sharp chirps. Lin Ze patted its head gently and said gently, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

At this moment, a black shadow pounced out from the thick fog like lightning! Looking closely, it turned out to be a huge shadow wolf. It opened its bloody mouth, revealing its sharp fangs, and pounced fiercely towards Lin Ze. Lin Ze remained calm in the face of danger, quickly drew the sword at his waist, and rushed forward.

However, the speed of this shadow wolf was too fast, like a ghost, making it difficult for Lin Ze to defend himself. After a few rounds, Lin Ze gradually lost the upper hand, and several deep and shallow wounds appeared on his body, and blood kept oozing out.

Seeing the shadow wolf launching another fierce attack, aiming directly at his vital parts, at the critical moment, Lin Ze had a flash of inspiration in his mind, and suddenly remembered the precious heart-protecting bead that the Spirit Butterfly Fairy had given him before.

He concentrated without hesitation and tried his best to activate the powerful power of the Heart-Protecting Bead. In an instant, a layer of light blue light curtain covered his body tightly like a shield. The Shadow Wolf was caught off guard and crashed into the light curtain. With a loud "bang", it was violently bounced out and fell heavily to the ground, its eyes full of fear and disbelief.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Lin Ze took a deep breath, adjusted his disordered breath, and signaled to the little flame bird beside him. The man and the bird were in sync, exerting their strength at the same time, and jointly unleashed a powerful flaming sword. The blazing flames gathered into a huge lightsaber, slashing straight at the shadow wolf with a fierce momentum.

With a shrill howl, the Shadow Wolf was killed on the spot by this fatal blow and fell in a pool of blood. Lin Ze breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the sweat from his forehead, smiled at the little Flame Bird, and continued to embark on an unknown adventure...

After experiencing this thrilling battle, Lin Ze became more cautious. He deeply understood that the road ahead was still long and full of opportunities, but at the same time, it also hid countless dangers.

At this moment, he and the little flame bird beside him looked at each other, and as if they had a telepathic connection, they simultaneously quickened their pace. They hurriedly shuttled through the dense woods, and the dead branches and leaves under their feet creaked. The thick fog filled the air, making the already difficult-to-identify road even more hazy.

However, Lin Ze's desire for the unknown world did not diminish in the slightest. On the contrary, these difficulties aroused his strong desire to explore. He held the sword tightly in his hand and looked into the distance with a firm gaze. There seemed to be endless mysteries waiting for him to uncover.

As time went by, Lin Ze and Xiao Yanque gradually moved away from the frightening misty forest. What appeared before them was a vast expanse of land, with undulating mountains and winding rivers in the distance. They continued to move forward without hesitation, heading towards a farther place.