The mysterious old man chanted a spell, and countless vines suddenly emerged on the ground, wrapping around the legs of the ancient scroll scholar like a python.

"Ah!" The ancient scroll scholar screamed, and was knocked out by the golden dragon, and blood was squirting from his mouth.

"Go away!" The ancient scroll scholar struggled to get up, fled into the dense forest in a panic, and disappeared into the shadows.

Everyone couldn't help laughing as they looked at the backs of the ancient scroll scholars fleeing in a panic.

The tension just now was swept away, replaced by ease and pleasure.

"I didn't expect this girl to have two tricks!" Zhao Blacksmith said in a muffled voice, with a hint of admiration in his tone.

"Yes, it's so brave!" Grandma Lin nodded with relief.

Everyone was full of confidence in the exploration of the treasure, as if the fog in front of them had dissipated and the light was right in front of them.

"Xiaoyu..." Xiaohong choked and trembled with her hands trying to touch Luo Xiaoyu's wound.

Xiaohong carefully tore off Luo Xiaoyu's clothes on her chest. The wound burned by the black fog was shocking, and the surrounding skin showed terrifying charred blackness.

She took out the medicine powder she carried with her with her from her arms and sprinkled it gently on Luo Xiaoyu's wound, her movements were as gentle as if she was treating a fragile treasure.

Luo Xiaoyu felt the coolness brought by the medicine powder and blinked mischievously at Xiaohong, "What's this little injury! I want to become the most powerful female hero!" Xiaohong glared at her angrily, but her eyes were slightly red, and her voice was choked, "Next time, don't be so impulsive again!" Luo Xiaoyu grinned and showed her white teeth, "I know, my good sister."

The man in white walked slowly to Luo Xiaoyu, bent down, and gently picked her up.

His movements were so cautious, as if he was holding the most precious thing in the world in his arms.

His deep eyes were filled with tenderness and concern, and he said softly, "Does it still hurt?" Luo Xiaoyu shook her head, but a sweet smile rose from the corner of her mouth.

Seeing this, Xiaohong, who was standing beside her, also showed a gratified smile on her face, and the warmth in her heart blew by like the spring breeze.

At this moment, friendship and love are intertwined, and warm currents are stirring up in everyone's hearts, and the bonds between them have become closer.

After the warmth, everyone's eyes focused on the gems and scrolls that emitted strange light.

The fierce battle before seemed just an episode, and the calmness at this moment seemed even more unusual.

Everyone frowned. They had just experienced a life-and-death struggle, but they still knew nothing about the treasure in front of them, and they didn't know how to act next.

The air was filled with a faint smell of burnt, intertwined with the strange light emitted by the gems, making it look particularly strange.

Suddenly, the gem's light began to flash violently, like breathing, sometimes strong and sometimes weak.

The continuous rotation of energy in the center also became more active, as if something was about to break free from it.

Everyone held their breath and watched the changes of the gems nervously, their heartbeats as deafening as a drum.

Every time the gem flashes, it seems to convey some mysterious message, attracting everyone to go deeper.

"It is guiding the direction..." Elder Chen said suddenly and slowly, staring at the gem.

The gem's light flashed and dark, like a beating heart, guiding everyone's direction.

Xiaohong and Luo Xiaoyu walked in the front of the team, and their Liehun followed behind them step by step, holding the hunting knife tightly in their hands, and staring at the surroundings vigilantly.

The trees around are getting taller and taller, with dense branches and leaves covering the sky and sunshine. No trace of sunlight can be shined in. The air is filled with a scent of moisture and corruption, which makes people feel inexplicably depressed.

With the guidance of the gem light, everyone came to a darker forest.

The trees twisted into strange shapes, and the ground was covered with thick fallen leaves, making a "crying" sound when stepped on.

There was a pungent fishy smell in the air, which made people sickened.

Liehun's breathing became rapid. He felt an inexplicable fear and the hunting knife in his hand tightened.

Suddenly, a black shadow flashed out from the depths of the woods, blocking everyone's way.

The black shadow was tall and covered with a black cloak, only a pair of scarlet eyes flashing with a greedy light.

"Steal the gem!" The black shadow made a low voice, his tone full of threat.

"Who are you? Why do you want to steal our gems?" Luo Xiaoyu stood up and asked loudly.

"Hmph, I am the messenger of darkness, this gem belongs to mine!" The black shadow snorted coldly, and a black aura emanated from him, covering everyone.

Everyone felt that they were having difficulty breathing, as if an invisible hand had strangled their throats.

A strong sense of danger hit their hearts, and they realized that the black shadow in front of them was an extremely powerful enemy.

"Don't be afraid, children!" Grandma Lin's voice sounded in everyone's ears, firm and powerful, "Evil cannot defeat righteousness, we will definitely defeat him!"

Grandma Lin's words gave everyone great encouragement. They rekindled their fighting spirit. The man in white stood up again, stood in front of everyone, and confronted the envoy of darkness.

The air was filled with a tense atmosphere, like a tight string that could break at any time.

The Dark Messenger sneered, and a black flame suddenly appeared in his hand.

"Since you don't know how to show off, don't blame me for being polite!" The black flames roared out like a fire dragon, rushing towards everyone...

"Be careful!" The man in white suddenly pushed Xiaohong away, but he faced the black flame...

The black flames were like a roaring beast, pounced on everyone with a scorching breath and a harsh whistle.

Everyone exclaimed in surprise and dodged everywhere. Wherever the flames passed, the plants and trees instantly withered, and the smell of burnt was filled with the air.

Blacksmith Zhao roared angrily, swung the huge hammer in his hand, and smashed it hard at the black flame.

The giant hammer collided with the flames, making a deafening roar, and sparks flew everywhere.

However, the black flame wrapped around the giant hammer like a maggot on the tarsal bone, spreading rapidly, and instantly swallowing Blacksmith Zhao.

Elder Chen, who was standing in the distance, frowned when he saw this.

The man in white flashed and blocked everyone's face. At some point, a long sword emitting a faint white light appeared in his hand.
Chapter completed!