The princess arrives and the prosperous Tang Dynasty begins

Leaving the valley full of exotic plants, Lin Xiao and Li Xuan's adventure continued. One morning, they came to the edge of a dense forest, which was locally known as the "Lost Forest". According to legend, this forest hides countless mysteries and dangers, and many people who enter never come out again. But at the same time, this forest is also believed to be a place where ancient treasures and lost civilizations are hidden.

For Lin Xiao and Li Xuan, who have always been curious about the unknown and constantly looking for answers, this mysterious Lost Forest is simply an irresistible temptation. So, they resolutely made a decision - to go deep into it and uncover the secrets hidden behind it.

Before setting off, the two carefully packed their bags, including the necessary equipment, sufficient food, plenty of drinking water, etc. Then, with firm faith and steady steps, they stepped into the lost forest full of unknowns and dangers.

As soon as they entered the forest, they felt an oppressive atmosphere. Looking up, they saw that the trees around them were tall and dense. The dense treetops intertwined together, forming a green canopy that blocked out the sun, so that the sun could only penetrate through the gaps between the leaves with difficulty, casting a faint ray of light. Under their feet, the ground was covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves, and every step made a slight rustling sound, as if it was a low music played by nature.

As time went by, Lin Xiao gradually went deeper into the forest. He began to notice changes in the surrounding environment. The familiar forest became unfamiliar, and a strange atmosphere enveloped it.

The trees here are unusually tall and dense, and the sunlight can only shine through the gaps between the leaves, casting mottled shadows. Each tree seems to have a lifespan of hundreds of years, and their trunks are so thick that it takes several people to hug them. The bark is full of traces of time, looking ancient and solemn.

What surprised Lin Xiao even more was that there was a mysterious atmosphere in the air. This atmosphere was like the fragrance of nature, but also had an indescribable sense of oppression. It made people's heartbeats unconsciously speed up, and their emotions were inexplicably mobilized. Nervousness, curiosity, excitement and other emotions intertwined together, making Lin Xiao's heart more and more restless.

He stopped and listened carefully to the sounds around him. In addition to the rustling sound of the breeze blowing through the treetops, he could also hear some strange sounds coming from afar. They might be the calls of animals, but they were different from the ordinary bird calls and animal roars. These sounds appeared and disappeared, as if conveying some kind of information to him.

Faced with this mysterious atmosphere, Lin Xiao couldn't help but fall into deep thought. What secrets does this forest hide? Do those strange sounds mean the existence of danger? Or is there some unknown treasure or legendary power hidden here? A series of questions came to his mind, stimulating his desire to explore.

With a desire for the unknown, Lin Xiao continued to move forward. He carefully crossed the dense woods, trying to avoid making too much noise. Because in such a mysterious environment, any slight movement could lead to unexpected consequences.

"This forest is really scary," Li Xuan said. "We have to be careful and stay alert."

Lin Xiao nodded, agreeing with Li Xuan's opinion. They continued forward, passing through dense forests, and discovered many strange sights. Some trees were covered with glowing moss, and some of the ground was covered with strange runes, as if recording some ancient story.

Gradually, they found themselves lost. The paths in the forest were complicated and each path looked similar, making it difficult to tell the correct direction. Lin Xiao and Li Xuan decided to rest in an open space and discuss their next move.

"We seem to be going in circles," Lin Xiao said with a frown, "the environment here is too complicated."

"Yes, we need to find a high point and look at the surrounding terrain, maybe we can find the direction of the exit." Li Xuan suggested.

They decided to walk upstream along a stream in the hope of finding high ground. After walking for some time, they came upon a huge tree that towered into the sky, with vines growing all over its trunk.

"This tree is tall enough. We can climb up and take a look at the surroundings," said Lin Xiao.

Together, the two climbed up the treetops along the vines. Standing there, they looked down at the entire forest and found that there seemed to be a bright area in the center of the forest, which looked like a small lake.

"Let's go to that lake and see, maybe there is an exit there." Li Xuan said, pointing to the bright area.

They carefully climbed down the tree and headed in the direction of the lake according to their observations. However, the environment in the forest seemed to be constantly changing, and the path became more difficult to identify. Suddenly, a thick fog spread, and Lin Xiao and Li Xuan were forced to separate.

Lin Xiao lost his way in the thick fog and couldn't find Li Xuan. He calmed down and decided to use the knowledge and wisdom he had learned to deal with the current predicament. He took out the compass he carried with him and tried to identify the direction, but the compass seemed to have lost its function here, and the needle kept spinning.

"There's something wrong with the magnetic field here. The compass doesn't work." Lin Xiao thought.

He decided to rely on his memory and observation to find the exit. He carefully observed the surrounding environment and noticed the moss and runes on some trees. These runes seemed to point to a certain direction. He recalled the knowledge he had learned from the ancient books and tried to interpret these runes.

After some effort, Lin Xiao finally deciphered the meaning of these runes. It turned out that these runes were pointing to a path leading to the center of the forest. Lin Xiao followed the instructions of the runes and moved forward carefully, gradually approaching the bright area.

At the same time, Li Xuan also lost his way in the thick fog. He tried to call Lin Xiao, but his voice was swallowed by the thick fog and could not be transmitted. Li Xuan decided to use the Taoist magic he had learned to try to break the maze of the thick fog.

Li Xuan took out a yellow talisman from his backpack, which was taught to him by his master to dispel fog and get out of trouble. He chanted a spell and lit the yellow talisman, which emitted a golden light after burning, illuminating the surrounding environment.

"The spell works!" Li Xuan was pleasantly surprised to find that the thick fog gradually dissipated, revealing the path ahead.

He followed the path and headed in the direction indicated by Lin Xiao. Soon after, he heard the sound of running water and a small clear lake appeared in front of him. Li Xuan quickened his pace, walked to the lake, and saw Lin Xiao standing by the lake.

"Lin Xiao! Are you okay?" Li Xuan shouted happily.

"I'm fine. I just interpreted some runes and found that this lake may be the exit." Lin Xiao replied.

The water of the lake was crystal clear, and in the center of the lake there was a huge stone tablet, which was engraved with complex runes. Lin Xiao and Li Xuan approached the stone tablet and found that these runes were somewhat similar to the runes they had seen in the forest before, but more complex.

"This stone tablet must be hiding the secret of the exit." Lin Xiao said.

The two carefully studied the runes on the stone tablet and found that these runes seemed to describe a way to open a passage. Lin Xiao used his knowledge to try to interpret the meaning of these runes. After some effort, they finally figured out the mystery.

It turned out that these runes were guiding a spell to open a passage. Lin Xiao and Li Xuan recited the spell according to the instructions of the runes. In an instant, ripples appeared on the water surface in the middle of the lake, and a passage with flashing light appeared in the ripples.

"The passage appeared!" Li Xuan said excitedly.

Lin Xiao and Li Xuan stepped onto the passage of light, feeling as if they were lifted up by a powerful force, moving lightly forward. The scene before them gradually changed, the dense forest and fog disappeared, replaced by an open grassland, with bright sunshine and fresh air.

They finally walked out of the Lost Forest and saw the light of day again. Lin Xiao and Li Xuan felt extremely relaxed and happy, as if they were reborn.

"We finally escaped!" Lin Xiao said excitedly.

"Yes, this experience is really thrilling." Li Xuan also sighed.

They rested on the grass for a while, recalling their experience in the Lost Forest, and felt the importance of wisdom and Taoism in adventure. Lin Xiao and Li Xuan decided to record this experience as an important chapter in their adventure career.

After a short rest, Lin Xiao and Li Xuan repacked their luggage and prepared to continue their adventure. Although the experience in the lost forest was full of dangers and challenges, they learned a lot of valuable experience and knowledge from it.

"Where are we going next?" Li Xuan asked.

"We can go to the legendary Ghost Canyon. The legend there is also full of mystery and unknown." Lin Xiao replied.

The two decided to go to Ghost Canyon to continue their adventure. They knew that the road ahead was still full of unknowns and challenges, but they were ready to meet every new adventure.