Chapter 60 Searching for the Flowing Light Harp
The Fairy Yaoji parted her lips slightly, her voice as clear as spring water: "I want you to find a long-lost divine artifact—the Flowing Light Zither."
"It was once the most precious treasure of my Jade Terrace Wonderland, but it was lost in the war a thousand years ago. If you can find it, the magic weapon will be yours."
Upon hearing this, a determined light flashed in the eyes of the five. They knew the task was arduous, but the thought of being able to help the fairy and obtain the magical artifact made them agree without hesitation.
The fairy gently waved her sleeve, and a scroll slowly unfurled, depicting an ancient forest and a hidden cave.
She pointed to the painting and said, "The Radiant Harp is hidden in a cave deep in this forest. You will have to go through many hardships to find it. Remember, only with sincerity can you touch the spirit of this divine artifact."
Luo Qing gazed at the painting, seemingly captivated by the depth and mystery of the ancient forest.
They could almost feel the damp earth of the forest and hear the birdsong and the babbling of the stream in the distance.
The cave in the painting appears and disappears, as if it holds countless secrets.
They imagined stepping into the forest, traversing the dense thickets, and gradually approaching the mysterious cave.
A strong desire welled up within them; they longed to find the lost artifact and fulfill the fairy's request.
Suddenly, a faint light seemed to flash in the cave in the painting, as if the Flowing Light Harp was calling to them.
The five men exchanged a smile, their eyes gleaming with determination.
They knew this would be a challenging and unknown adventure, but they were prepared to forge ahead.
Luo Qing took a deep breath and led her teammates into that mysterious painting.
In an instant, they felt dizzy, as if they had traveled through a time tunnel.
As the scene before them gradually came into focus, they found themselves in a dense forest.
Sunlight filters through the treetops, casting dappled shadows, and the air is filled with the damp scent of earth and the faint fragrance of grass and trees.
The sounds of birdsong and insects filled the air, like a symphony of nature welcoming their arrival.
They carefully moved through the bushes, the fallen leaves rustling under their feet.
With each step they took, they felt a strange mix of excitement and tension, as if every turn might conceal the mysterious cave and the lost Radiant Harp.
Suddenly, a clear bird song rang out.
They looked up and saw a huge bird swoop down from the treetops, its wings spread wide like dark clouds obscuring the sun, its fierce gaze fixed on them.
Its feathers are a deep blue, shimmering with a metallic sheen in the sunlight, and its sharp beak flashes with a cold light, seemingly capable of tearing everything apart easily.
The bird swooped down from the sky, bringing a gust of wind with it, its sharp beak pointing directly at Luo Qing.
Mo Ming shouted, "Everyone be careful!" He quickly drew his long sword from his waist and stood in front of Luo Qing.
The sword struck the bird's beak, producing a piercing metallic clang and sending up a shockwave.
The others reacted quickly, each unleashing their magical weapons in preparation for battle.
[Level 8 Golden-beaked Bird, 10000 HP]
The five people and the bird were locked in fierce combat when Luo Qing pulled out a sharp dagger from her waist and nimbly darted through the woods, trying to find a weakness in the golden-beaked bird.
Qi Ru held a long whip, wielding it like a serpent emerging from its hole, sometimes striking the golden-beaked bird's wings, sometimes sweeping it towards its legs.
Fang Tai put on a pair of iron gauntlets covered in barbs, and each punch he threw made a whooshing sound as it cut through the air, displaying astonishing power.
Mo Ming gripped his longsword tightly, his swordsmanship sharp, each strike aimed directly at the golden-beaked bird's vitals.
Mu Qimeng stood a little further away, tightened the bowstring in his hand, and shot arrows toward the golden-beaked bird with a whooshing sound.
Although the golden-beaked bird appeared somewhat disheveled under the attack of the five people, it remained exceptionally fierce, occasionally emitting sharp cries, and its wings flapping to create gusts of wind.
The five worked in perfect harmony, constantly seeking opportunities to deliver a fatal blow to the golden-beaked bird. For a time, the forest was filled with the sounds of fierce battle.
Under the combined attack of the five, the Golden-Beaked Bird gradually became overwhelmed, and its health points continued to decrease.
Luo Qing reacted quickly, seizing the opportunity to roll away from the golden-beaked bird's wing. Then, she stood up and thrust her dagger, which gleamed coldly, straight at the bird's neck.
The golden-beaked bird let out a terrified scream, trying to escape, but it was too late.
Luo Qing's dagger pierced its neck with precision, and blood spurted out, splattering all over her.
At the same time, Qi Ru's long whip coiled around one of the golden-beaked birds' feet like a serpent, and with a powerful pull, she slammed it heavily to the ground.
Fang Tai and Mo Ming seized the opportunity to pounce, unleashing their iron fists and longswords simultaneously. Under the combined force of the five, the golden-beaked bird finally let out its last mournful cry.
The golden-beaked bird's enormous body fell, and the sound of it crashing to the ground was deafening, like thunder.
The five people went forward and saw the golden-beaked bird's eyes, which had lost all life.
[Ding—Congratulations to players Luo Qing, Mo Ming, Fang Tai, Qi Ru, and Mu Qimeng for killing an eighth-tier monster. Reward: 2 Free Points, 30 HP]
The five were overjoyed. Luo Qing immediately opened his player panel and saw that the number in the health column had jumped up by 30 points.
Player Name: Luo Qing
Gender: Female
Age: 20
Strength: 18/50 (slightly higher than the average person)
Speed: 12/50 (Normal level)
Luck rating: 100/100 (Unbelievable!)
Health: 200 (A bit squishy)
Free allocation points: 2 (Luck cannot be added)
She allocated the two free points to strength and speed respectively.
[Beep—Decompose the Golden-beaked Bird?]
Luo Qing chose yes.
[Ding—Disassembly successful. Obtained 10 Golden-beaked Bird Feathers, 1 Golden-beaked Bird Beak, 1 Golden-beaked Bird Heart, 5 Night Vision Goggles...]
Suddenly, a pile of feathers gleaming with metallic luster, a sharp and smooth bird's beak, a heart that was still beating slightly, and various miscellaneous supplies appeared in Luo Qing's hand.
She carefully picked up the bird's beak; it was heavy, cold, and hard to the touch.
Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the leaves, casting a dazzling glow on the surface.
Mu Qimeng leaned closer, curiously examining the spoils, especially the still-beating heart. He exclaimed, "The heart of this golden-beaked bird is still beating! It's amazing!"
They quickly packed up their spoils and then set off again on their journey to find the cave and the Radiant Harp.
They walked through a dense forest, the fallen leaves rustling under their feet, as if telling ancient forest legends.
Sunlight filters through the treetops, casting dappled shadows and adding to the mystique of this mysterious forest.
Suddenly, a melodious song drifted from afar, its beautiful and enchanting voice like heavenly music.
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