At this moment, Leng Xuan noticed that the runes on the ground had undergone a strange transformation after the stone man fell. The runes glowed brighter, as if energized by some force, and the runes seemed to form new patterns. With a thought, he squatted down, carefully examining the runes, and said, "These runes seem to be guiding us. Perhaps they are related to the clue to the gem." His eyes revealed a hint of excitement and anticipation. After all, on this arduous journey, any clue could be the key to finding the gem.
Lin Yu and Suna also hurried over. They noticed that the runes formed a pattern resembling an arrow, pointing in a certain direction. Suna was the first to speculate, "Could it be that we're heading this way?" Lin Yu pondered for a moment, his mind rapidly running through various possibilities. He said, "It's very likely. I don't know what dangers await us ahead, but this is the only clue we have. Let's go in this direction." Although he was somewhat concerned about the unknown ahead, his sense of mission to find the gem and stop the evil forces made him make the decision without hesitation.
The three of them advanced in the direction of the rune's arrow. As they advanced, the fog gradually thinned, and the surrounding scenery became clearer. They arrived at a river, and the sight before them made their hearts tighten. The water was a strange purple, as if corroded by some evil force, and a pungent odor emanated from the river, making people want to vomit. A dilapidated wooden bridge spanned the river, its structure precarious. The cracks between the planks were clearly visible, as if they would break at any moment, and the creaking sound was particularly jarring in the silent environment.
"This river looks dangerous. We need to be careful." Lin Yu frowned, his eyes wary. He knew that behind this seemingly ordinary river lay a great danger. Leng Xuan observed the wooden bridge, weighing the pros and cons. He said, "I'm afraid this bridge can't bear the weight of the three of us. We have to cross it one by one. I'll go first and see what's going on." His tone was steady and calm, and he took the initiative to take the responsibility of exploring the way.
Leng Xuan stepped cautiously onto the wooden bridge, taking each step with extreme caution, fearing a false step. After just a few steps, the bridge creaked, as if strained under the weight and ready to break. Suddenly, several massive tentacles emerged from the river, covered in a sticky liquid that shimmered eerily in the dim light. Like thick pythons, they clawed at Leng Xuan.
"Be careful!" Lin Yu and Suna shouted in unison, their voices filled with fear and worry. At this moment, their hearts were in their throats, and their eyes were fixed on Leng Xuan and the tentacles. Can Leng Xuan avoid the attack of the tentacles? How can they cross this dangerous river? Everything is full of suspense, like a thick fog, waiting for them to reveal it. Lin Yu thought to himself: "I must find a way to protect everyone and cross the river smoothly. Even if I risk my life, I can't let Suna and Leng Xuan get into trouble." Suna also prayed silently in her heart: "I hope Leng Xuan is okay, and we can get through safely. We have experienced so many dangers, we will definitely be able to do it."
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