After deciding to leave, the group packed their belongings and headed out of the temple.
Along the way, Ning Yuyuan would glance at Xixi from time to time, her heart filled with a complex mix of curiosity and gratitude.
"Xi Xi, where did you come from? Why did you appear here to save us at that crucial moment?" Ning Yuyuan finally couldn't help but ask.
She and Xixi had become quite familiar with each other over this period of time, which is why she dared to ask so abruptly.
Xi Xi looked up at her, a hint of weariness in her eyes. She paused for a moment and said, "It's a long story. I've been keeping an eye on your movements. You've stumbled into danger, so naturally I couldn't just stand by and do nothing. As for where I come from, that's a secret I can't reveal for now."
After hearing this, Ning Yuyuan understood that Xixi still did not believe her. Although she was a little disappointed, she did not ask any further questions.
So she walked silently at the back of the group, her mind filled with the eerie scene south of the temple and the image of Xi Xi suddenly appearing.
She always felt that there was a huge mystery hidden behind this, and that this mystery seemed to be inextricably linked to herself.
When they reached the valley, Xi Xi suddenly stopped, turned her head and looked into the depths of the temple, her brows furrowed.
“It’s still there, it hasn’t given up,” Xi Xi said softly.
Everyone was startled and quickened their pace.
After leaving the temple, they arrived at a small town.
The town was bustling with activity, people coming and going, seemingly temporarily shielding it from the dangerous atmosphere.
The group found an inn to stay in and prepare for a short rest.
At night, Yin Yuyao sat alone by the window in her room, gazing blankly at the moonlight outside.
She knew that the fight against the fake S was only just beginning, and many more challenges awaited them.
Chen Xiao was also not asleep. She and Xi Xi were in the next room quietly discussing the events of the day, trying to find some clues about the fake S from the slightest hints.
Ning Yu lay in bed, tossing and turning, secretly vowing to unravel the mystery and find out the truth behind it all.
Whether for your own sake or to protect those around you.
At that moment, a dark figure flashed past on the street outside the inn, seemingly spying on what was happening inside. A new crisis might be quietly approaching.
The next morning, everyone gathered in the inn's lobby, the atmosphere somewhat somber.
Xi Xi broke the silence: "We can't stay here any longer. That person might be plotting something new in the dark."
Everyone nodded in agreement, and decided to set off immediately for their next destination—Lingxu Valley.
Lingxu Valley was a necessary stop on their way back to the Prefect's Mansion, and a place they always had to visit.
Because Lingxu Valley is one of the most famous valleys in the Night Dynasty, it is home to many extraordinary people, and one might have a serendipitous encounter there.
On the way to Lingxu Valley, Ning Yu took the initiative to approach Xi Xi and whispered, "Xi Xi, I know you have many things you are hiding from me, but I want you to know that I also want to help."
Looking into her sincere eyes, Xi Xi nodded slightly: "I will tell you some things when the time is right."
Chen Xiao found it strange that Ning Yuyuan was being so kind to Xi Xi.
As the group walked into a dense forest, a thick fog suddenly rolled in, somewhat similar to the fog south of the temple.
Xi Xi became alert and whispered, "Everyone be careful, it might be a trap!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a series of sinister laughs echoed from all around, and the fake S's voice seemed to come from all directions: "Do you think you can escape so easily?"
Chen Xiao and the others quickly moved closer and assumed a defensive stance.
Xi Xi closed her eyes and focused on sensing the energy fluctuations around her, trying to find the location of the fake S.
Suddenly, she opened her eyes, formed a hand seal, and a beam of light shot towards a certain direction in the thick fog.
"There it is!"
Following the direction Xixi pointed, everyone became alert.
For a moment, light and thick fog intertwined and collided violently.
Just as Xi Xi was beginning to lose her grip, Chen Xiao discovered a point in the dense fog where the energy was relatively weak.
Without hesitation, she grabbed Yin Yuyao beside her and, with the help of Yin Yuyao's special internal energy, the two of them rushed towards the node together, trying to tear open a breakthrough.
At the critical moment, Chao Yuan and Ning Yuyuan also did their best, pooling their strength onto Chen Xiao and Yin Yuyao.
With a loud bang, the thick fog was torn open, and everyone took the opportunity to rush out and continue their journey towards Lingxu Valley, leaving only the fake S trapped in the fog.
...
In the past few days, everyone has been rushing to Lingxu Valley. Along the way, the wind was howling and everyone was on edge.
As Ning Yu ran, she pondered the connections between these events. She felt that she had forgotten some crucial fragments of memory, and these fragments might be the key to solving the mystery.
Finally, the outline of Lingxu Valley came into view.
The valley entrance is shrouded in mist, exuding a mysterious aura.
As soon as they entered the valley, an elderly man with white hair blocked their way.
The old man's gaze was deep as he scrutinized everyone, finally settling on Xi Xi. He said, "Young friend, you carry an unusual aura. What brings you here?"
Xi Xi stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said, "Senior, we have been persecuted by a mysterious person and have come here to seek help, hoping to find a way to fight against it."
The old man nodded slightly and stepped aside to let them enter the valley.
Seeing this, Chen Xiao frequently glanced at Xi Xi, seemingly lost in thought.
The valley is a hidden paradise, with all sorts of exotic flowers and plants and ancient buildings scattered in a harmonious and orderly manner.
The old man led them to a large hall, whose walls were covered with various runes and patterns.
“These runes record some ancient sealing techniques and methods of using psionic energy, which may be useful to you,” the old man said.
Everyone immediately crowded around to examine it closely, and Xi Xi was particularly focused. She discovered that one of the sealing techniques seemed to be able to restrain the power of the fake S.
However, at that moment, a strong energy fluctuation suddenly came from outside the valley.
The old man's expression changed: "Oh no! Someone has broken into the valley!"
Everyone realized that the person had arrived. Upon hearing this, Xi Xi rushed out of the main hall without hesitation, leaving the others behind.
This time, following the inspiration from the runes within the valley and combining it with the secret techniques of the primordial realm, Xi Xi unleashed a new power, forming a formidable defensive and offensive formation.
The fake S's phantom was trapped in the formation.
It kept trying to break through the formation, but was repelled time and time again.
In the midst of the fierce battle, fragmented memories suddenly flashed through Xi Xi's mind. She seemed to recall some kind of connection she had once had with the fake S.
She stammered, "It's me...?"
The sudden memory startled her, causing her strength to wane. The fake S also seemed to be affected by the memory, its attack slowing down for a moment.
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