Qi Na sat quietly in the room like a statue, her brows furrowed tightly together, her expression like a twisted rope made of countless fine threads, each wrinkle seemingly hiding deep worry. She had been pondering like this for a long time, and in her mind, a place kept swirling around like a movie—Qingxi Gorge.
It was a dreamlike paradise, a vast and uninhabited land surrounded by lush green forests, resembling a natural green fortress. The forests were like a masterpiece painted by nature, a master artist, with the most delicate brushstrokes. Every tree seemed to be imbued with a soul, its branches swaying gently in the breeze.
The crystal-clear stream, like a graceful silver ribbon, flows gently through the canyon. Its crisp, melodious sound is like a beautiful symphony played by mountain spirits, the notes leaping and weaving through the air, echoing endlessly in the valley and lingering in every inch of the atmosphere. Occasionally, birds, like lithe sprites, skim across the water's surface, their wingtips lightly touching the water's surface, creating beautiful ripples. Under the sunlight, the water instantly reflects a dazzling array of colors, like countless tiny gems leaping and sparkling joyfully on the surface, a dreamlike scene. This place seems like a forgotten corner of the world, free from the hustle and bustle of the world. And it is precisely because of this that Qi Na thinks it is an absolutely wonderful place.
However, there was something crucial in Zina's mind that she needed to figure out first. She paced anxiously back and forth in the room, her hurried footsteps like tense drumbeats on the floor. She was like a small animal trapped in a small cage, filled with anxiety and helplessness.
"System, System, show yourself!" Qi Na called out urgently, her voice tinged with anxiety and dissatisfaction. "Why did you tell me to stop before? I was so close to teaching Jian Peng a lesson. Also, could you please change the place where I decompose the elixir to Qingxi Gorge? I don't want my home to be flooded. If that happens, everything will be over. Do you know what that means to me?" Qi Na seemed to have opened the floodgates of her emotions, venting all her thoughts and questions at once. Her urgent tone made it sound as if she were arguing fiercely with an unseen yet omnipresent friend, every word carrying her emotions. After speaking, she stood there silently, as if all her strength had been drained, staring unblinkingly ahead, her eyes filled with expectation and unease. She looked like a prisoner awaiting sentencing, her fate seemingly suspended in mid-air.
"Ding, your system is online." The cold, mechanical system voice suddenly rang out without warning, devoid of any warmth or emotion, like a biting winter wind. "Host, after this system's comprehensive testing over this period, although this parallel world is a real world, a large part of its operation relies on the plot. Wang Mo and his group are the chosen ones of this world; they bear the destiny of this world. They cannot afford any accidents, even the slightest one could lead to catastrophic consequences that we cannot bear under any circumstances. Host, you should behave yourself and not try to cause any trouble. Also, the location for decomposing the immortal pill cannot be changed. Just be honest, complete the task as soon as possible, and don't have any other thoughts."
Upon hearing the system's reply, Qi Na seemed to instantly lose all life, like a soulless puppet. Her shoulders slumped in disappointment, and the hope that had once shone in her eyes dimmed, flickering like a candle in the wind. She knew clearly that the system's decision was like a shackle of fate; once locked, there was no escape, like the wheels of destiny, once set in motion, relentlessly crushing everything in their path, with no possibility of reversal. Yet, an uncontrollable resentment surged within her, a resentment that burned fiercely in her chest like a raging fire, causing her immense inner torment. She knew that she must first arrange for her grandmother's safety; this was the only thing she could do at the moment, and her last line of defense for her family.
Qi Na gritted her teeth, as if using all her strength, her clenched teeth seeming to speak of her determination. She took out her phone, her fingers rapidly swiping and tapping on the screen like a secret agent on an emergency mission. She had booked her grandmother a five-day tour, spending almost all of her hard-earned New Year's money and savings. When she saw the pitiful balance on her phone, she couldn't help but gasp, her eyes filled with heartache. That money was something she had saved up little by little, every penny representing her hard work, every saving a testament to her love for life and her hopes for the future—it was hard-earned. But when she thought about how it was for her grandmother's safety, to keep her away from potential danger, she felt it was all worthwhile. It was a selfless love for family that transcended the value of money.
The next morning, sunlight, like golden threads, gently streamed through the window onto the dining table, creating a warm yet slightly melancholic atmosphere. Qi Na sat at the table, her gaze somewhat unfocused, her thoughts seemingly wandering to distant places, absentmindedly eating her breakfast. She hesitated for a moment, then decided to tell her grandmother the "good news," even though this "good news" concealed a secret she couldn't tell anyone.
"Grandma, I've booked a tour for you. You can go on a five-day trip!" Qi Na tried to force a bright smile, making her voice sound cheerful, like a happy little bird singing on a branch, hoping to use this cheerful atmosphere to cover up the unease and anxiety deep in her heart.
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