This scene was completely beyond her comprehension; she stared in astonishment at the light and the flickering runes at her fingertips.
From the depths of the cave, a deep and majestic voice suddenly rang out, as if an ancient soul was being awakened.
Li Xi and Tian Tian looked in horror toward the direction of the sound. Deep in the cave, a light gradually appeared, and a blurry figure slowly emerged. The figure exuded a powerful aura that was impossible to look directly at.
Li Xi and Tian Tian's hearts raced. They huddled together, watching the blurry figure gradually become clearer.
It turned out to be an old man dressed in an ancient robe, his eyes gleaming with a profound light, as if he had seen through a thousand years.
He slowly walked towards Li Xi, reached out and gently touched her forehead, and a warm current instantly flowed into her body.
She felt a sudden dizziness, and the scene before her eyes began to change. She felt as if she were under a starry sky, with countless stars twinkling, a beauty that was breathtaking.
The old man then transformed into a wisp of smoke and merged into the starry sky.
Suddenly, a shooting star streaked across the sky, heading straight for Li Xi. She closed her eyes in terror.
However, the expected shock did not materialize.
Instead, she felt a powerful force surge into her body, warm and invigorating.
When she opened her eyes again, she found herself back in the cave, with Sweetie looking at her worriedly. "Are you alright?" Sweetie asked.
Li Xi shook her head. "I'm fine. It's like a dream."
"What dream?" Sweetie asked, looking puzzled.
"Fang Chengcai, am I in a dream or some kind of hallucination?" Li Xi was confused, trying to distinguish between reality and what she had just experienced.
Sweetie shook her head blankly. "No, we've been looking for the exit the whole time. We didn't see anything different about Miss."
Could it be that I'm seeing a ghost? The thought had barely crossed Li Xi's mind when she realized how absurd it was.
She shook her head, trying to shake off the jumbled thoughts in her mind, then looked at Tian Tian and said, "Never mind, it's nothing. Maybe I'm overthinking it. Let's keep looking for an exit."
If they looked closely, they would have noticed some bright green liquid stains on the hem of Li Xi's skirt.
Fortunately, they soon saw light ahead.
Excited, the two quickened their pace and hurried toward the light.
Emerging from the dark underground passage, their eyes were immediately brightened by the sunlight streaming onto a lush green lawn.
"We're out!" Sweetie cheered and ran onto the grass, with Li Xi following behind.
Sunlight filtered through the leaves, bathing them in warmth and comfort.
They lay on the grass, feeling the warmth of the sun and the gentle breeze.
Indeed, darkness makes people feel depressed and confused, and it leads to all sorts of strange associations.
Facing the sheer cliffs before them, both of them fell into deep thought.
The cliff face was so vertical it was awe-inspiring, and so smooth it seemed even a bird couldn't perch on it. They stood before the cliff, racking their brains about how to climb over this seemingly insurmountable obstacle.
It seems we have no choice but to look for other paths.” Li Xi stared at the cliff face, his brows furrowed. Lan’er and Old Man Gu were nowhere to be found.
Now they can only hope that Prince An can find them. On the surface, he appears to be a man of refined character, untouched by worldly affairs. But which member of the royal family is not cunning and scheming?
The base of the cliff is surrounded by dense shrubs and towering trees, which form a unique green barrier.
Li Xi climbed to the top of the tree and looked down. The entire bottom of the cliff seemed to be covered by a vibrant jungle. The branches and leaves of the trees intertwined, blocking most of the sky, making this area full of mystery and tranquility.
She took a deep breath, as if she could smell the freshness and moisture of the forest. Suddenly, a rustling sound broke the silence.
Li Xi cautiously peeked out and saw a brightly colored bird fly out of the bushes, its feathers shimmering mesmerizingly in the sunlight.
This place is desolate and sparsely populated. The sun gradually sets in the west, but not a wisp of smoke rises.
Li Xi and Tian Tian had no choice but to wander through the jungle in search of a way to leave.
As night deepened, everything in the jungle became blurred.
Suddenly, Li Xi felt as if she had stepped on something. She looked down and saw that it was a strangely shaped stone with some blurry characters carved on it.
She crouched down and gently brushed the dirt off the stone with her hand, and the words gradually became clear: "Pathfinders, head east, and stop when you encounter water." What does this mean?
Looking around, the jungle was quiet and mysterious in the night. Should they head east? Or stop at water? The two decided to follow the guide.
As they ventured deeper, the trees ahead thinned out, and a path became faintly visible.
The two walked quickly and eventually arrived at a clear pool of water.
In the center of the pool, a huge rock stands out from the surrounding scenery.
On the stone were inscribed the same words that Li Xi had found in the jungle: "Pathfinder, this is the end. You have found what you desire."
Li Xi and Tian Tian looked at each other, their hearts filled with confusion.
Apart from the huge rock in the center, there is nothing else in this pool. Could this be the meaning of "stopping at water"?
With no other option, and with night already falling, they had no choice but to settle down and rest there for the time being.
The two of them tacitly began to collect the withered branches and leaves around them and build a simple campfire.
"Miss Xi, is there any hope for us to get out of here?" Tian Tian pondered repeatedly in her heart. She regretfully thought that if she had been more skilled in martial arts, perhaps her mistress wouldn't have been put in danger while trying to save her.
Although this sweet girl was much taller than her, her words were not as confident as her appearance.
On the contrary, deep down she harbors an inferiority complex. This inferiority complex likely stems from her family of origin.
Li Xi was well aware of Tian Tian's unease.
So he gently comforted her, "Sweetie, in the hearts of Lan'er, Ling'er, and me, you are like a younger sister. Our original intention in sending you to the martial arts academy was to help you become stronger and healthier through training, and at the same time, to boost your confidence and better face the challenges of the future."
"But I'm afraid I can't do it." Sweetie's eyes were slightly red, and her voice choked with emotion.
“Silly girl, of course you can.” Li Xi gently wiped away her tears. “You know, everyone has their own potential power, it just takes time and courage to discover it. We believe in you, and you should believe in yourself too.”
Sweetie, who usually appears strong, couldn't help but burst into tears at this moment.
Li Xi held her hand tightly, encouraging her without her even realizing it.
Prince An waited at the cliff for a short while before the people he was looking for arrived.
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