Just as Fairy Xinling raised her hand to stop Qi Na, something unexpected happened! Suddenly, the mirror at the exit of the passage to the fairyland emitted a strange yet gentle light. This light wasn't dazzling, but it possessed an irresistible attraction, as if it had some mysterious power that could instantly capture the gaze and mind of everyone present.
Everyone's attention was drawn to the sudden light, and for a moment they forgot what they were doing. Only Qi Na ignored what was happening behind her and left with the doll.
Immediately afterwards, Wang Mo rolled out of the passage like a ball. Because she was going too fast and lost her balance, she cried out and fell to the ground in a disheveled state, like a discarded rag doll.
She slapped the ground in frustration and cried out in self-reproach, "I'm so stupid! I can never maintain my balance. It's always like this. I'm such a nuisance." Her face was full of frustration and dejection, and her brows furrowed into a deep frown.
Just then, Lori slowly flew out of the passage, her cute little face full of worry, her big eyes gleaming with anxiety. She hurriedly flew to Wang Mo's side, flapping her wings rapidly, and asked anxiously, "Master, how are you? Are you hurt? You scared me to death! You must be more careful next time!"
"If you get hurt, I'll be heartbroken." Lori's voice was like a gentle breeze, full of concern, trying to soothe Wang Mo's frustration.
"You idiot, are you alright? Shopkeeper, come quick, save Shuyan!" Jianpeng's booming voice rang out in the shop, like a resounding bell, breaking the tense atmosphere. He was carrying Shuyan on his back...
Large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead like beads from a broken string. His clothes were soaked with sweat, clinging tightly to his body. Every step he took seemed difficult, his legs trembling slightly, like two fragile tree branches bearing a heavy weight.
But his eyes held a resolute determination, a belief that would never give up. He walked out of the passage step by step with difficulty, Liangcai following closely behind, her small figure moving swiftly.
As he flew, he shouted, "Master, be careful! Don't let Shuyan get hurt again. He's already in poor health! If you hurt him, it'll be a huge problem!" Jianpeng's carefree yet loyal character was fully on display at this moment.
At this moment, he was like a reliable older brother, shouldering the responsibility of protecting his companions. Liangcai's thoughtfulness and consideration were also on full display; she was like a meticulous little housekeeper, always keeping an eye on the safety of her master and companions.
Fairy Xinling looked at Shu Yan, who was being carried in by Jian Peng. His face was as pale as paper, without a trace of color, like a lifeless porcelain doll. His breath was so weak that it was almost imperceptible, as if a gentle breeze could extinguish the flame of his life.
Fairy Xinling's eyes were filled with surprise and worry. She hurriedly said, "Jianpeng, be careful, gently put Shuyan on the chair. I'll check on her right away. Didn't you go to seek help? How did this happen?" Her voice was a little urgent, her brows were furrowed, and her eyes were full of heartache for the children.
Jianpeng struggled to carefully place Shuyan on the chair. As soon as he was put down, he launched into a long, animated account of their thrilling adventures in the fairyland. When he got to the part about the Ice Princess and the Water Prince…
He became even more animated, embellishing the story: "Shopkeeper, you wouldn't believe it! That Ice Princess is so cold and selfish. She unleashed a magical blizzard when we weren't looking, blowing us all away. The Water Prince couldn't get in because of the barrier."
Jianpeng's lively, energetic, enthusiastic, and slightly exaggerated personality made him speak vividly while gesturing wildly with his hands.
While listening attentively to Jianpeng's explanation, Fairy Xinling used magic to carefully examine Shuyan's physical condition. Her gaze was focused and serious, and the magical light in her hands flickered like leaping sprites, slowly enveloping Shuyan's body. After a while,
She raised her head with a solemn expression and said to Wang Mo and the others, "Children, I just treated Shu Yan, and her condition is not optimistic."
The time penalty within him was like a stubborn demon, only temporarily suppressed and not completely eliminated, like a bomb lurking in his body at any moment.
So his current physical condition is very bad, like a dilapidated house on the verge of collapse. I just transferred some immortal energy into him, and his condition has temporarily stabilized, but this is only a temporary measure.
Just like using a fragile plank to temporarily block a flood, a better solution is needed to completely solve the problem.
Hearing that Shu Yan's condition had temporarily stabilized, Wang Mo and the others breathed a sigh of relief, a look of joy on their faces like a ray of dawn breaking through the darkness. However, the thought that their trip to the Immortal Realm had not only failed to lift the time penalty but had also cost Wen Qian and Qing Yin their lives instantly weighed heavily on them. A sense of dejection quickly enveloped their hearts like dark clouds, making it hard for them to breathe.
Wang Mo's eyes reddened, tears welling up like two glistening pearls, ready to spill at any moment. She choked out, "We originally wanted to save Shu Yan, but... not only did we fail, we also lost Wen Qian and Qing Yin. It's all my fault."
"If only I could be stronger..." Her voice was choked with sobs, every word filled with self-reproach. Jianpeng also lowered his head, his fists clenched tightly, the veins on his hands bulging, his face full of self-reproach. His lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but the emotion of self-reproach choked his throat.
Fairy Xinling looked at the dejected Ye Luoli warriors, her eyes filled with heartache and love, like a mother looking at her wounded children. She sighed softly, a sigh like a gentle breeze, carrying endless comfort. She gently comforted them, "Children, don't blame yourselves too much. It's already a stroke of luck that you were able to return safely from the Fairy Realm."
It's like finding a rock to rest on in a stormy sea. I'll continue to work on Shuyan's matter, so don't worry too much. I'll do my best. It's getting late now; if you go back too late...
Your parents must be worried; they'll be concerned for your safety. Shuyan will stay at the doll shop for now; I'll take good care of him, so don't worry.
Hearing Fairy Xinling's words, although everyone was still filled with worry and reluctance, they knew that they could only go home for now. So, weary and dejected, they slowly left the doll shop.
After returning home, Qi Na and Fei Ling each went to find things they wanted to do. After Qi Na finished her homework and took a shower, she lay in bed, eagerly communicating with the system in her mind and waiting for it to give her an answer.
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