"Wang Fan, come and see!" Bingmei called out.
Wang Fan quickly got up and went to Bing Mei's side.
The two leaned closer to the wall, carefully examining the blurry patterns.
After some effort, they managed to decipher part of the message: "Follow the light, those who go against it will be trapped..."
"Follow the light? Does that mean we should act according to the light emanating from the ice pearl?" Wang Fan frowned and pondered.
Ice Fairy bit her lip, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Very likely. But these ice beads are shimmering and chaotic, and it won't be easy to find the pattern among them."
The two turned their attention back to the ice beads, trying to find clues in their shimmering light.
This time, Wang Fan discovered that every so often, several ice beads would flash simultaneously.
Although it only lasts for a moment, it keeps happening.
“Ice Spirit, look, the interval between these ice beads lighting up at the same time seems to be fixed, and each time they light up, the flashing rhythm of the other ice beads changes subtly,” Wang Fan said, pointing to several ice beads.
Following Wang Fan's guidance, Bingmei observed carefully, "That's right, this should be the key."
"We can try to use the simultaneous flashing of these ice beads as a starting point, and determine the direction of progress according to the changes in the flashing rhythm of the subsequent ice beads."
So the two of them stared intently at the ice beads, waiting for the key ice beads to light up at the same time.
Finally, the ice beads sparkled simultaneously, casting strange light and shadow on the ice path.
They quickly took their first step, following the changing rhythm of the flashing ice beads.
The moment they stepped onto the ice, the light on the ice track changed instantly, as if testing whether they had taken the right path.
Immediately afterward, the flashing pattern of the next set of ice beads appeared. Wang Fan and Bing Mei exchanged a glance and took the second step without hesitation.
However, no sooner had this step been taken than ice arrows suddenly shot out from the ice walls on both sides of the ice path.
Wang Fan reacted swiftly, immediately wielding the Bloodthirsty Halberd, creating a flurry of halberd shadows in front of him to deflect most of the ice arrows.
However, several ice arrows still managed to break through the defenses and fly towards the Ice Spirit.
Ice Demon's expression changed, and she dodged to the side. One of the ice arrows grazed her arm, instantly leaving a wound.
"Ice Demon!" Wang Fan was extremely anxious, but he dared not be distracted for even a moment, because new ice arrows were still being fired.
Bingmei gritted her teeth, enduring the pain in her arm, and shouted, "Don't worry about me, keep going according to the plan!"
Wang Fan took a deep breath, his gaze fixed once again on the shimmering rhythm of the ice beads, and took his third step.
At the same time, he increased the speed at which he swung the Bloodthirsty Halberd.
This creates a more robust defense, ensuring that the Ice Spirit is no longer attacked.
As they advanced, the attacks of the ice arrows became more and more intense, and the patterns of the ice orbs flashing became more and more complex.
However, thanks to their strong will and keen observation, Wang Fan and Bing Mei never strayed from the correct path.
Finally, after a barrage of ice arrows, they successfully reached the end of the ice path.
The ice arrow stopped abruptly, and both Wang Fan and Bing Mei breathed a sigh of relief.
Wang Fan quickly checked Bing Mei's injuries and said with concern, "You're bleeding! How are you?"
Ice Fairy shook her head gently, "It's nothing, just a minor injury."
Wang Fan, however, did not think so. He quickly took out a small porcelain bottle from his system backpack, which contained precious wound medicine.
He had obtained this medicine by chance during his previous adventures, and it was extremely effective in stopping bleeding and promoting tissue regeneration.
He poured out some medicinal powder and carefully sprinkled it on Bingmei's arm wound, his movements gentle, as if afraid of hurting her.
Bingmei blushed slightly as she watched Wang Fan's focused expression, a unique feeling welling up inside her.
In all her life, apart from her father, no man had ever treated her wounds with such care.
She turned her head away shyly, but her gaze couldn't help but steal glances at Wang Fan.
After disposing of the medicinal powder, Wang Fan took out a clean strip of cloth from his system inventory and carefully bandaged Bingmei's wounds.
While bandaging the wound, he cautioned, "Although it's just a minor injury, you can't be careless. It would be troublesome if it got infected."
Ice Charm gave a soft "hmm," her voice barely audible.
After the bandage was finished, Wang Fan looked up and met Bing Mei's slightly shy yet grateful gaze.
Their eyes met, and for a moment, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
At this moment, Bingmei's cheeks were flushed, like peach blossoms blooming in spring.
Her eyes sparkled with gratitude towards Wang Fan, yet also held a girlish shyness.
In that instant, Wang Fan seemed to forget the scenery around him, his mind filled only with the Ice Demon before him.
Wang Fan was originally focused on observing Bing Mei's injuries.
But when his eyes met Bingmei's, he was involuntarily drawn to her shy yet captivating appearance.
Wang Fan's heart felt as if it were being gently touched by an invisible hand, as he looked at Bing Mei's flushed cheeks.
He reached out as if possessed, wanting to gently touch her face, as if that would preserve this beautiful moment forever.
However, Bingmei seemed to sense Wang Fan's intentions, and she panicked, instinctively dodging away.
This slight dodge brought Wang Fan back to his senses instantly, making him realize his lapse in composure.
He awkwardly withdrew his hand, stammering, "I...I didn't mean to..."
Bingmei lowered her head, not daring to look Wang Fan in the eye, and whispered, "It's...it's okay..."
But her heart was pounding like a deer's, and she couldn't calm down for a long time.
Her mind was in complete turmoil, a jumble of thoughts intertwined.
"What...what was he trying to do just now? Why did he suddenly do that?" Bingmei kept replaying the image of Wang Fan reaching out his hand in her mind, her cheeks burning hotter and hotter.
"Could it be... that he has different feelings for me too?"
She couldn't help but feel annoyed, "Why did I dodge it just now? Was I too flustered?"
"Will he think I'm heartless? But I was so nervous at the time that I had no idea how to react."
On one hand, Bingmei was afraid that this sudden and subtle emotion would break the original tacit understanding and balance between them, but on the other hand, she couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.
"What if... Wang Fan really has special feelings for her? This conflicted and tangled feeling left her at a loss."
In the slightly awkward atmosphere, Wang Fan inadvertently looked up.
My gaze was instantly drawn to the rows of ice sculptures on both sides of the ice chamber at the end of the ice passage.
These ice sculptures are arranged in neat rows, numbering in the dozens, each exuding a cold and mysterious aura.
Like a warrior wielding a weapon, with a solemn expression, as if he were about to charge into battle at any moment.
A strong sense of curiosity and premonition welled up in Wang Fan's heart.
He felt that these ice sculptures were not there by chance, and that they must contain important clues about whether they could successfully pass through the Azure Ice Cave.
"Ice Fairy, look at those ice sculptures." Wang Fan pointed to the ice sculptures in the ice chamber, his tone tinged with urgency.
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