They began to unravel these mysteries one by one, following the clues from the legend.

Each time a puzzle is solved, the pattern on the box emits a light, as if celebrating their success.

After much effort, they finally solved all the puzzles on the box.

The golden box slowly opened, revealing a mysterious item inside: an ancient key.

Ding Xiaoyu picked up the key and exclaimed, "This key must be the item we've been looking for!"

Chen Zihao looked at the key in Ding Xiaoyu's hand and said, "This key looks very ordinary, but I can feel the powerful energy it exudes. It must be the secret of this ancient city."

Chu Tian said seriously, "We have come this far, and now we must find out the use of this key and uncover the ultimate secret of this ancient city."

With the mysterious key in hand, they left the underground palace and continued their exploration of the ancient city.

They believe that as long as they continue their search, they will eventually uncover the secrets of this ancient city and find the truth hidden within it.

With the key in hand, they continued their exploration of the ancient city.

This ancient city is full of mystery and mist, and every corner seems to hide amazing secrets.

Everywhere Chu Tian, ​​Chen Zihao, and Ding Xiaoyu went, they discovered unexpected clues...

One day, they came to an abandoned temple.

This temple was once a place of prayer for the residents of the ancient city, but it has been abandoned for many years.

In one corner of the temple, there is a tightly closed iron gate. There is a strange keyhole on the gate, as if it is waiting for a special key.

Chen Zihao looked at the iron gate and said, "The keyhole looks very similar to the key we have. Why don't we give it a try?"

Chu Tian took out the key, inserted it into the lock, and turned it gently.

The iron gate opened with a click, revealing a mysterious passage.

They cautiously entered the passage and discovered that the walls were covered with ancient symbols.

These symbols seem to tell an ancient legend, making people marvel at the long history of the ancient city.

At the end of the passage, they discovered a huge stone chamber.

In the very center of the stone chamber, there is a huge crystal ball.

The crystal ball emitted a soft light, illuminating the entire stone chamber.

Ding Xiaoyu walked up to the crystal ball and exclaimed, "This crystal ball must be related to the secrets of the ancient city."

Chapter 567 Clearing one's name

Chu Tian agreed, saying, "We must find out the function of this crystal ball in order to truly unlock the secrets of the ancient city."

They began to study the crystal ball, trying to find its purpose.

In a corner of the stone chamber, they discovered an ancient book.

The book records many legends about the crystal ball and its magical powers.

Chen Zihao flipped through the book and said, "This book says that this crystal ball can see through the past and the future, and it can let people see the truth hidden in time."

Chu Tian and Ding Xiaoyu were both surprised to hear this news.

 08 They thought that if they could use the power of this crystal ball, they might be able to find the truth about the ancient city.

Ding Xiaoyu stood nervously in front of the crystal ball and began to manipulate it according to the instructions in the book.

She tried to see through the crystal ball the mastermind behind everything.

Chu Tian and Chen Zihao watched nervously from the side, worried that Ding Xiaoyu would be frightened by the scene in the crystal ball.

Ding Xiaoyu seemed unaffected; her gaze grew increasingly focused, as if she had seen some important information in the crystal ball.

After a while, Ding Xiaoyu suddenly opened her eyes wide and showed a surprised expression.

She pointed at the crystal ball, her voice trembling, and said, "I saw the mastermind behind this! Look!"

Chu Tian and Chen Zihao immediately went over and looked at the crystal ball.

They saw a figure they had never imagined—the guardian of the ancient city, the old man who had once guided them into it.

Chen Zihao's face was pale, and his lips trembled as he said, "How could it be him? Why would he manipulate everything?"

Chu Tian frowned, recalling every conversation he had with the old man, trying to find the answer.

He said, "We've always considered him a friend, but we've never really understood him. Perhaps we should go back to the old city and ask him for an explanation."

Ding Xiaoyu agreed, saying, "Yes, we must find the answer. The secret of this ancient city must be related to him."

So they decided to leave the stone chamber and return to the ancient city to find the old man. Carrying the secrets of the key and the crystal ball, they embarked on their journey home.

The ancient city remained quiet and peaceful, as if nothing had ever happened.

They arrived at the old man's house and knocked on the door.

The door opened with a click, and the old man stood there with a smile on his face. He said, "You've returned. It seems you've discovered the secret of the ancient city."

Chu Tian asked bluntly, "Why you? Why are you manipulating everything?"

The old man sighed and said, "I know you have discovered my secret. Yes, I am the mastermind. But I have no ill intentions; I just want to revitalize this ancient city."

They sat together, and the old man began to tell his story.

After the old man finished telling his story, Ding Xiaoyu looked at him, a resolute glint in her eyes.

She said: "Since you've confessed to everything, then please clear our names. We've been wrongly accused of murder, which has burdened us with a heavy stigma."

Chu Tian and Chen Zihao echoed, "We originally just wanted to find the truth, but we got caught up in this conflict. Now we hope to clear our names and start our lives anew."

The old man sighed, looking into their eyes and sensing their determination.

He said: I understand how you feel. I will do everything I can to help you clear your names, but I need your help.

Chapter 568 Searching for the Treasure Chest

They all breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the news.

Ding Xiaoyu asked: What do you need us to do?

The old man said earnestly: "The secret of this ancient city is hidden in a mysterious treasure chest. This chest is tucked away in a corner of the city, and we need to find it together. Only by finding the chest and uncovering the truth of the ancient city can we prove your innocence."

Chu Tian and Chen Zihao expressed their willingness to help the old man.

Led by the old man, they began searching for treasure chests in the ancient city.

This time, they were more cautious because they knew this was their only chance to clear their names.

During their search for the treasure chest, they discovered many clues they hadn't noticed before. Following these clues, they gradually approached the location of the treasure chest.

After some twists and turns, they finally found the treasure chest in an abandoned building in the ancient city. The treasure chest was simple and elegant, exuding a mysterious aura.

It seemed to be waiting for their arrival to uncover the truth of the ancient city.

The old man took out a special key and carefully inserted it into the lock of the treasure chest.

The treasure chest opened with a click, revealing an ancient parchment scroll inside.

The parchment scrolls contain all the secrets of the ancient city, including the truth behind their wrongful conviction as murderers.

The old man deciphered the parchment scroll and said: "It is written here that the real culprit who framed you is actually an evil force that attempted to use the power of the ancient city to do evil."

The old man looked around to make sure no one was eavesdropping, then began to tell them the details of the evil force.

This evil force is actually an ancient secret organization that is trying to find the power of this ancient city in order to control the entire world.

To achieve their goals, they will stop at nothing, even framing innocent people. The old man said solemnly.

Ding Xiaoyu couldn't help but ask: Then why did they frame us?

The old man sighed: "Because you have unwittingly been drawn into their conspiracy."

Your search for the truth has inadvertently threatened their plans.

To divert attention, they chose to frame you, making you bear the blame for murder.

Chen Zihao clenched his fists and said angrily: We must expose their crimes and let the world know the truth.

Chu Tian agreed: Yes, we cannot let them continue to do evil.

The old man nodded and said, "I admire your courage to face the truth. Now we have evidence, but to completely expose this evil force, we need to do more preparation. We must unite as one to succeed."

So they began to devise a plan to expose that evil force.

They gathered more evidence and searched for other members of that secret organization.

At the same time, they also need to devise strategies on how to reveal the truth to the world.

A few days later, they believed the time was ripe.

On a quiet night, they arrived at the city square.

 (Good news!) Many citizens gathered in the square, wanting to hear the legends of the ancient city.

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