Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

Facing this sudden crisis, Lin Ze felt a chill running down his spine and spreading all over his body. But he knew that he must not panic at this moment, so he took a deep breath and tried to calm his pounding heart. He tightly grasped the seemingly ordinary bead in his hand and prayed silently in his heart: "God bless you! I hope this bead can really play a magical role as the mysterious old man said."

At this moment, the wolves suddenly pounced over like a black whirlwind. They bared their teeth and claws, and the hot air from their mouths seemed to ignite the air. And the bead that was originally lying quietly in Lin Ze's palm, as if it felt the strong desire and prayer of its owner, suddenly burst into an extremely dazzling and dazzling light that was impossible to look at directly.

The strong light was like lightning across the night sky, or like the sun rising suddenly, illuminating the entire forest in an instant. The wolves were frightened by the sudden light, and their originally fierce eyes became terrified. They stood there, at a loss. Some of the less courageous wolves were so scared that they trembled all over, whimpering, and then began to slowly retreat with their tails between their legs.

Seeing this, Lin Ze was overjoyed. He knew that the opportunity was too good to pass up, so he turned around without hesitation and ran as fast as he could. He ran so fast that he was like a gust of wind, raising a cloud of dust under his feet. At this moment, he didn't dare to look back, but just ran towards the road ahead that was full of unknowns and challenges...

Lin Ze ran wildly for a long time, and only slowed down when he could no longer hear the wolf howling behind him.

He leaned against a big tree to rest, panting, his eyes still scanning the surroundings vigilantly.

At this moment, he looked down at the bead he was holding tightly, and was surprised to find that its originally dazzling light had become much dimmer. However, despite this, the bead still exuded a hint of warmth, as if the power contained in it had not completely dissipated.

Just as he was thinking hard about the origin of this mysterious bead, a melodious and graceful flute sound suddenly reached his ears. The flute sound was like the sound of nature, clear and pleasant, making people intoxicated.

He subconsciously looked in the direction of the sound, and saw a woman in a snow-white dress standing quietly in a colorful flower bush not far away. She was graceful and elegant, as beautiful as a fairy from heaven.

When the woman noticed Lin Ze's gaze, she nodded slightly, showing him a friendly attitude. Then, Lin Ze walked towards the woman. When he got close, the woman began to look him up and down carefully, and then asked softly: "Looking at the state of the young master at this moment, could it be that you were attacked by a pack of wolves?"

Hearing this, Lin Ze nodded quickly, feeling somewhat surprised that this woman could see through his situation at a glance. Then, he couldn't hold back his curiosity and asked, "Why did the girl appear in this remote place?"

The woman smiled slightly and replied, "I am a hermit who practices in seclusion here. I seldom interact with the outside world. As for the bead you are carrying, it is a spiritual object left over from ancient times. When it was shining brightly just now, it must have attracted the attention of many people with ulterior motives. If you trust me, you might as well stay here for a while to rest and avoid the troubles that may come one after another."

After hearing what the woman said, Lin Ze couldn't help but fall into a brief contemplation.

Recalling the dangerous scene when he was attacked by a pack of wolves not long ago, and considering the magical power displayed by this bead, he knew that the place he was in now might not be absolutely safe.

However, the woman in front of him looked gentle and kind, and did not seem to have any ill intentions.

After weighing the pros and cons, Lin Ze finally decided to follow the woman's advice and stay for a while to see what happens.

Lin Ze followed the woman to a quiet courtyard. The courtyard was full of exotic flowers and plants, exuding a faint fragrance. The woman arranged for Lin Ze to stay in a guest room and then left.

As night fell, Lin Ze tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep. He always felt that there was an inexplicable atmosphere around him. Suddenly, several dark shadows flashed outside the window.

Lin Ze keenly sensed that something was wrong with the atmosphere around him, and he subconsciously held the mysterious bead tightly, as if it was the last line of defense for his life.

Time passed minute by minute, and soon, a faint sound from outside the house reached his ears.

Although the sound was very light, it was particularly clear in the silent night - it was the sound of metal colliding and fists and feet fighting!

Lin Ze's heart instantly rose to his throat. He tiptoed cautiously, gently pushed open the door, and poked his head out to look out. In the dim moonlight, he saw a graceful woman holding a long sword with a cold glow, fighting fiercely with a group of people dressed in black and moving mysteriously. These people in black obviously came with ill intentions, and their target seemed to be the bead in Lin Ze's hand.

The woman's swordsmanship was as agile and graceful as flowing water, and each sword was fierce and powerful, making people dare not approach easily. However, despite her superb swordsmanship, facing the black-clothed men who surged like a tide, she gradually became powerless and slowly fell into a disadvantage.

Seeing the woman in critical condition, Lin Ze couldn't help but feel a strong sense of justice and compassion. He could no longer stand by and watch, and with a roar, he rushed into the battlefield without hesitation and joined this thrilling battle.

When Lin Ze rushed into the battle, he found that the bead in his hand would occasionally burst out with a weak but extremely powerful force. Every time this force emerged, it could force the men in black back several steps. So, he cleverly used this special ability of the bead, combined with his unfamiliar moves, and stubbornly resisted wave after wave of enemy attacks.

Just as the two sides were fighting hard and deadlocked, the originally dark night sky was suddenly torn apart by a dazzling auspicious light. This light was as magnificent as the Milky Way waterfall pouring down from the sky, and it was accompanied by a suffocating and powerful pressure. Everyone was shocked, and even those fearless men in black stopped their actions at this moment, with horror on their faces.

Then, a figure descended from the sky like a ghost. This person was dressed in white clothes that were whiter than snow, and his temperament was extraordinary. Every move he made exuded an unparalleled majesty. There was no doubt that this uninvited guest was the peerless master who had been hiding here.

He just waved his robe sleeves and an invisible force whizzed out, directly beating the group of men in black into pieces and making them look miserable.

Seeing this, the men in black knew they were no match for their opponent and fled in all directions, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.