klisemfg Chapter 326 2
Chapter 326 2
Chapter 326 2
As they walked, they suddenly heard a clear, melodious, and captivating flute tune. The beautiful melody, like a gentle stream, was soothing and enchanting, drawing them in completely. Without thinking, the two followed the sound. Passing through a dense forest and around several jagged rocks, they finally found the white-haired old man playing the flute beside a crystal-clear stream.
The old man was dressed in a flowing white robe, his robes billowing, like a celestial being descended to earth. He sat gracefully on a smooth, round rock, holding a long, jade-green flute, his expression focused and serene. When he noticed people approaching, he slowly stopped playing, a kind smile playing on his lips, and then he looked the two people before him up and down with great interest.
Seeing this, Lingyu quickly stepped forward, respectfully bowed to the old man, and asked, "Old man, may I ask what this place is?" However, the old man only smiled mysteriously and did not answer her question directly. Instead, he said softly, "This place can only be reached by those who are destined to be here." After saying that, he fell silent, as if waiting for something.
The boy standing to the side remained highly vigilant, gripping his sword hilt tightly, his gaze sharp as lightning as he stared intently at the seemingly ordinary old man before him. For some reason, from the very first moment he saw the old man, the boy had vaguely sensed an indescribable and unfathomable eerie aura emanating from him.
Just then, as if sensing the boy's thoughts, the old man calmly raised his right hand and casually waved it around. In an instant, the colorful flowers that had been growing quietly by the stream seemed to come alive, breaking free from their branches and fluttering lightly, quickly circling around Lingyu and the boy.
Then, the old man smiled and said to them in a calm tone, "Since you have come here, it must be some kind of fate between us. Okay, the following is an expansion based on the above input:
Having said this, the mysterious man smiled slightly and said slowly, "Well then, considering the hardships you have endured to get here, I wish to bestow upon you something to help you proceed smoothly on your long journey ahead. As for what you specifically desire, you may choose for yourselves—firstly, a peerless divine weapon of unparalleled power, capable of sweeping away armies and being invincible; secondly, a secret manual containing unfathomable and mysterious magical techniques, the methods recorded within of which are sufficient to greatly increase the cultivator's power and elevate them to sainthood."
Upon hearing this, Lingyu's heart skipped a beat. Her beautiful eyes darted around, her gaze fixed on the two tempting treasures, silently pondering how to choose. However, the young man beside her frowned slightly, sensing something rather strange about the matter. He had a feeling that this sudden gift concealed some unknown secret.
Just as they hesitated, suddenly, the surrounding scenery began to violently distort and deform, as if being kneaded by an invisible hand. The once peaceful and serene scene instantly became bizarre and dizzying. At this moment, Lingyu and the boy awoke as if from a dream, realizing that all of this was merely a meticulously designed illusionary test! If they had rashly accepted that so-called gift due to momentary greed, they would probably be trapped in a cage from which they could not extricate themselves.
Fortunately, the two realized the truth in time. After exchanging a glance and nodding in unison, they channeled their inner strength and worked together to unleash their unique skills, attempting to break through the illusory illusion. After a long and arduous struggle, finally, with a dazzling flash of light, the eerie illusion crumbled and vanished without a trace.
At this moment, the mysterious old man reappeared. He wore a pleased smile and nodded slightly to Ling Yu and the young man, indicating his satisfaction with their performance. Then, with a gentle wave of his right hand, a stream of light shot towards the two. When the light faded, a crystal-clear, faintly glowing pearl appeared before them. According to the old man, this pearl possessed extraordinary effects; it could not only greatly enhance the wearer's power for a short time but also dispel surrounding dark magic, making it a truly rare and precious treasure.
Overjoyed to receive such a precious gift, Lingyu and the boy thanked the old man profusely. Then, the old man vanished in a flash, as if he had never been there. The two carefully put away the precious pearl, and filled with hope, continued their determined journey deeper into the valley.