In an instant, those monsters that were originally ferocious and menacing vanished like smoke, as if they had never set foot here.
Ye Ying and Ji Wuchen exchanged a glance, both revealing deep confusion and doubt in their eyes.
Who exactly is secretly manipulating this bizarre situation?
They were completely baffled.
"Teacher Ji, didn't you think those ugly, ferocious monsters just now might have been tamed? Otherwise, how could they have appeared so suddenly and then vanished in an instant...? It's truly unbelievable and unheard of!"
While asking Ji Wuchen questions, Ye Ying muttered to herself, trying to make sense of things.
"Hmm... perhaps it's due to some kind of mysterious magic or rare magical artifact." Ji Wuchen frowned slightly, replying thoughtfully.
Then, as if offering a reminder, Ji Wuchen said, "Just now, their every move was clearly being restrained by some powerful force. We must be careful; there may be an even greater danger lurking here."
Ye Ying nodded to indicate that she understood, while secretly becoming more vigilant.
Suddenly, a melodious and graceful flute tune drifted into my ears. The flute music was sometimes plaintive and lingering, and sometimes passionate and stirring, as if it were whispering something, making people intoxicated and unable to extricate themselves from it.
"This flute music is really strange..." Ye Ying couldn't help but think to herself.
"It sounds like it's coming from that direction." Ji Wuchen pointed to a door in the distance.
The two exchanged a glance, their minds in sync, and decided to go and investigate together.
As Ye Ying and Ji Wuchen approached the door, they were surprised to find a beautiful woman dressed in white standing gracefully on a coffin, playing music on a bamboo flute.
This woman was exceptionally beautiful, possessing a captivating charm and extraordinary grace, as if a fairy had descended to earth. The flute music she played seemed to contain some mysterious and unfathomable power, bringing joy and clarity to those who heard it.
"May I ask your name, young lady? And why are you playing the bamboo flute here?" Ye Ying asked softly.
The woman smiled slightly and replied softly, "I am the guardian of this place, and the demons you encountered just now were driven away by me."
"I see... Thank you for your help, young lady." Ye Ying said with deep gratitude.
"No need to be so polite. Evil spirits often lurk here, so you should leave as soon as possible," the woman said calmly.
Ye Ying and Ji Wuchen exchanged a glance, both filled with doubt. Just who was this mysterious and unpredictable woman?
Why did she offer to help them?
Is there some hidden secret here?
***
"Before I leave... could you please answer a question for me, young lady?" Ji Wuchen finally couldn't help but ask, "How did the demons and monsters in this mountain suddenly appear? Could there be some hidden story behind it?"
The woman hesitated for a moment before slowly replying, "Recently, the seal in the mountains has shown signs of weakening, allowing some evil spirits to escape. Although I have tried my best to drive them away, I have been unable to completely stop this from happening."
Hearing this, Ye Ying's heart sank, and she couldn't help but frown, continuing to ask, "A seal? What kind of seal is it? How could it show signs of loosening?" Her voice revealed a hint of doubt.
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