Me? I was transported into a book? And I became a vicious villain?

After the black-robed man left, the cave fell into a dead silence, with only Chu Mengmeng's suppressed crying echoing in the empty space. She hugged the unconscious Xiao Yichen tightly, and despair overwhelmed her like a tide.

"Child, don't lose heart, things are not irreversible yet..." An old and gentle voice sounded in Chu Mengmeng's ears, bringing her a glimmer of hope. She looked up suddenly and saw an old man in a gray robe and with white hair standing in front of them, looking at her kindly.

"You are..." A glimmer of hope ignited in Chu Mengmeng's heart. Could this old man be the wise man who guards the "light of the soul" in the legend?

The old man smiled slightly and signaled Chu Mengmeng to stay calm: "Child, what you found before was not the real 'light of the soul'. It was just a bait set by the dark forces to lure you away."

"What?!" Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen, who had barely regained consciousness, were both shocked. Could it be that they had been searching for so long, but had been kept in the dark all along?

"Where is the real 'light of the soul'?" Xiao Yichen asked anxiously, enduring the severe pain in his body.

The old man did not answer directly, but turned his gaze to Ling'er who was protected by Chu Mengmeng, and said slowly: "The 'light of the soul' has always been by your side, but it has been obscured by the power of darkness."

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen looked at Ling'er in disbelief. Could it be...

The old man nodded gently, confirming their guess: "Ling'er is the carrier of the 'light of the soul'. She is born with pure and powerful power. As long as you awaken her consciousness with love and trust, you can release the power of the 'light of the soul' and dispel the darkness."

"Ling'er..." Chu Mengmeng looked at her daughter sleeping in her arms, her eyes full of heartache and love. It turned out that the hope they had been pursuing was right beside them.

"But how can we wake Ling'er up?" Xiao Yichen asked worriedly.

The old man was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "To awaken the 'light of the soul', you need sincere love and trust. You need..."

Before the old man finished speaking, his expression suddenly changed. He stretched out his hand and a golden light shot out from his hand, enveloping Chu Mengmeng, Xiao Yichen and Ling'er.

"Oh no, someone is coming..." The old man's voice became urgent, "Remember, you must wake up Ling'er..."

The golden light faded, and the old man disappeared. Only his voice still echoed in the cave: "Remember, you must wake up Ling'er..."

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen were startled, knowing that the danger was not over yet, and they had to hurry to wake Ling'er.

"Ling'er, my baby, wake up!" Chu Mengmeng gently shook Ling'er's small body, her voice full of worry and anxiety.

Xiao Yichen also held Ling'er's hand and slowly transferred his spiritual power into her body, trying to dispel the dark power that enveloped her.

"Ling'er, do you remember the swing we made together? You were smiling happily, like a happy little bird..." Chu Mengmeng began to recall every moment she spent with Ling'er, and described those beautiful scenes in a gentle voice, hoping to awaken Ling'er's consciousness.

"Ling'er, when you called me dad for the first time, I was as happy as a child..." Xiao Yichen also joined in and told Ling'er about the happy times their family of three once had.

Their loving whispers echoed in the cave, like ripples on a cold lake caused by a spring breeze.

Gradually, Ling'er's tightly closed eyes trembled slightly. She seemed to feel something. Her little mouth opened slightly and she let out a faint whimper.

"Ling'er, how do you feel?" Chu Mengmeng asked in surprise, with a glimmer of hope in her eyes.

Ling'er didn't answer, but her fingers moved as if she wanted to grab something.

Chu Mengmeng quickly held her little hand, put her hand on her face, and said gently: "Ling'er, mom is here, dad is here too, we all love you..."

Feeling the familiar warmth and breath of her parents, Ling'er's consciousness gradually began to recover. She remembered the warm embrace of her parents and the happy times they played together. Those beautiful memories were like beams of light that penetrated the darkness shrouding her heart.

At the same time, Xiao Yichen also clearly felt that the dark power in Ling'er's body was weakening, and was replaced by a pure and powerful force.

"Ling'er, just hold on a little longer, you'll be fine soon..." Xiao Yichen encouraged, his eyes full of hope.

Suddenly, Ling'er opened her eyes abruptly, and a golden light flashed in her eyes...

Ling'er suddenly opened her eyes, a golden light flashed in her eyes, and the cave was suddenly filled with dazzling light. Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen subconsciously covered their eyes, and the next second, they felt a warm and powerful force burst out from Ling'er's small body. This force spread quickly, dispelling all the coldness and darkness in the cave, and even the moss on the cave wall seemed to be rejuvenated, emitting a bright green light.

Ling'er slowly sat up and looked at her hands, her eyes full of surprise. She could feel an unprecedented power surging in her body, a power that was warm and bright, and filled her with a sense of security.

"Mom, Dad..." Ling'er turned to look at Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen and smiled sweetly. Her voice was clear and pleasant, like a spring flowing over a stone, washing away all the dirt.

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen cried with joy. They hugged Ling'er, feeling her real and warm body temperature. The joy in their hearts was beyond words.

"Ling'er, you're okay, you're really okay..." Chu Mengmeng repeated this sentence over and over again, as if she wanted to pour out all the worries and fears she had during this period of time.

"Dad, I dreamed of a beam of light. It was very warm and comfortable..." Ling'er snuggled in Xiao Yichen's arms and said softly.

Xiao Yichen gently stroked Ling'er's hair and said softly: "That is the 'light of the soul'. It has always been in your heart, protecting you."

Ling'er looked up at Xiao Yichen and asked curiously, "Dad, what is the 'light of the soul'?"

"'Light of the Soul' is..." Xiao Yichen was about to explain when he suddenly felt a familiar breath appear at the entrance of the cave.

He turned around and saw an old man in a gray robe standing there, looking at the three of them with a smile on his face.

"It's you!" Chu Mengmeng also recognized the old man. He was the one who guided them in the illusion before.

The old man walked slowly into the cave and looked at Ling'er, his eyes full of love and appreciation: "Child, you did a good job. You successfully awakened the 'light of the heart' and dispelled the darkness."

Ling'er lowered her head shyly and whispered, "It was my parents who helped me."

The old man smiled, turned to look at Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen, and slowly said: "Children, congratulations, but..."

“But this is not over yet.” The old man’s tone became serious, and a hint of sharpness appeared in his originally gentle eyes. “The power of darkness will not disappear easily. It will come back again, even more powerful than before.”

The smiles on Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen's faces gradually faded. They realized that this was only a short-term victory and the real challenge was still to come.

"Then what should we do?" Chu Mengmeng asked anxiously. She would never allow anyone to hurt her daughter again.

The old man looked around, and finally set his eyes on Ling'er. His tone returned to calm, "Child, do you remember the secret of the 'light of the soul' that I told you before?"

Ling'er nodded, not quite understanding, "You said that the 'light of the soul' is the purest power in everyone's heart, and it can dispel all darkness."

The old man stroked his beard with satisfaction. "Yes, although the power of darkness is strong, it can never defeat the 'light of the soul'. As long as your hearts are full of love and courage, no force can defeat you."

He turned to Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen and said earnestly: "Children, you must remember that love is the most powerful force in the world. It can overcome all fear and darkness. As long as you have love in your hearts, you will be able to protect Ling'er and overcome all difficulties."

Xiao Yichen held Chu Mengmeng's hand tightly, and the two looked at each other, their eyes full of determination and courage. They understood that the road ahead was still long, but they would not be confused anymore, because they had love and hope in their hearts.

The old man looked at them and nodded with satisfaction. He believed that the young parents would be able to overcome all difficulties and protect their happiness.

"Okay, kid, it's time to leave." The old man turned and walked towards the cave entrance, his figure gradually becoming blurred, "Remember, love and courage are your most powerful weapons..."

His voice became smaller and smaller, and finally disappeared into the cave, leaving only a faint fragrance.

Chu Mengmeng and her family of three walked out of the cave, and the warm sunlight fell on them, as if heralding a new beginning.

Ling'er looked up at the sky curiously and asked, "Mom and Dad, where are we going?"

Chu Mengmeng gently stroked Ling'er's hair, her eyes firm and warm, "Let's go home."

Xiao Yichen took Ling'er's hand, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "Let's go home."

The figures of the three of them gradually disappeared in the mountains and forests, leaving only sunshine and hope on the ground...

However, not long after they left, a strange whisper suddenly came from the depths of the originally peaceful cave...