Me? I was transported into a book? And I became a vicious villain?

"Misty Forest..." Chu Mengmeng repeated the name, feeling an inexplicable uneasiness in her heart. Even in the era of reverse evolution with highly developed technology, the ancient forest still retains its original mystery, with all kinds of strange creatures and ancient legends intertwined in it, making people stay away from it.

"Don't worry, I will protect you." Xiao Yichen held Chu Mengmeng's hand, his tone firm and gentle. He knew her concerns, but he believed that as long as they worked together, they would be able to overcome all difficulties.

The outer perimeter of the Misty Forest was shrouded in a thin layer of fog, as if it was a barrier that isolated the world. Once you stepped into it, the light suddenly dimmed. The towering ancient trees blocked out the sun, and the vines were intertwined. The air was filled with the smell of damp soil and the fragrance of unknown flowers and plants.

"Be careful, everything here is weird." Xiao Yichen warned in a low voice while observing his surroundings vigilantly.

They followed the instructions on the stone tablet and went deep into the misty forest. On the way, they encountered various strange creatures, some friendly and some hostile. But with Xiao Yichen's powerful strength and Chu Mengmeng's witty mind, they all escaped danger and finally came to an open space.

In the center of the open space stands an ancient building, with its mottled walls covered with moss and vines, like an old man who has experienced many vicissitudes of life, quietly guarding some secret.

"Is this the ancient library of the elves?" Chu Mengmeng looked up at the building, her heart filled with awe.

The door of the library was closed, and it was engraved with intricate patterns, exuding an ancient and mysterious atmosphere. Xiao Yichen carefully observed the patterns on the door and found that these patterns were not decorations, but an ancient combination lock.

Relying on his knowledge of ancient characters and mechanisms, Xiao Yichen quickly cracked the combination lock. The heavy stone door slowly opened, making a teeth-grinding friction sound, as if telling the passage of time.

The library was dim and silent, with the air filled with the smell of old books. Countless rows of tall bookshelves reached the dome, filled with all kinds of ancient books, as if silently telling the weight of history.

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen carefully shuttled between the bookshelves, looking for clues about the Tears of Light. Suddenly, Xiao Yichen stopped in front of a row of bookshelves and his eyes fell on a thick ancient book.

The cover of the book was already badly damaged, but one could vaguely make out the words "Tears of Light" written in Elvish. Xiao Yichen carefully took the book off, flipped open the yellowed pages, and lines of ancient text came into view.

"Found it!" A hint of joy flashed in Xiao Yichen's eyes. He flipped through the pages of the book, carefully reading the records about the Tears of Light.

The book records that the Tears of Light are a sacred artifact guarded by the elves for generations, and have the power to purify all evil in the world. But thousands of years ago, the Tears of Light suddenly disappeared, and the elves also fell into decline...

"The Tears of Light... is such a powerful artifact!" Chu Mengmeng exclaimed in a low voice, and her desire for this artifact became stronger. If she could find the Tears of Light, perhaps she could completely resolve the crisis brought about by reverse evolution and bring peace to the world.

Just as the two were immersed in the ancient books, a deep voice sounded in the empty library: "Are you looking for the Tears of Light?"

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen looked up suddenly, and saw a figure in a black cloak appeared in front of them at some point. The hood covered his face, making it impossible to see his true appearance.

"Who are you?" Xiao Yichen asked vigilantly, a wave of energy condensing in his hand.

"A person who hopes to help you." The black-robed man said calmly, "I know you are looking for the Tears of Light, and I also know where it is."

"Why do you want to help us?" Chu Mengmeng asked, full of doubts.

The black-robed man was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Because I am also a believer in the Messenger of Light, and I believe that the Tears of Light can save the world."

"The Messenger of Light?" Xiao Yichen and Chu Mengmeng looked at each other, becoming even more confused. This mysterious Messenger of Light seemed to be the key to all these events.

"The Lightbringer is the one who is prophesied to lead us out of darkness. He possesses great power, and the Tears of Light are his symbol." The man in black robe explained, "Legend has it that the Tears of Light are hidden in a forgotten valley that is full of dangers. Only those with firm faith can find it."

The man in black robe walked to the bookshelf, pointed to a map in the ancient book and said, "This is the map leading to the valley, but I can only tell you this much. You need to walk the rest of the way by yourself."

"Thank you." Chu Mengmeng said sincerely. Although she still had doubts about the identity and purpose of the man in black robe, she believed that the information provided by the other party was true.

The man in black robe nodded slightly, and then his figure gradually disappeared into the air, as if he had never appeared.

Xiao Yichen closed the ancient book, his eyes gleaming with determination: "It seems that we have a new goal."

"Yeah!" Chu Mengmeng nodded heavily, her heart full of anticipation and anxiety.

Before setting off for the Forgotten Valley, Xiao Yichen and Chu Mengmeng decided to have an in-depth discussion with Su Mubai and Lin Wan'er. The task of finding the Tears of Light was important, but the city's defense work could not be relaxed. They needed to ensure that the city's safety could be guaranteed during their absence.

"Tears of Light... are we really going to look for them?" Lin Wan'er frowned and asked worriedly. Although she knew that the Tears of Light represented hope, she still couldn't shake off the uneasiness in her heart.

"We have no choice, Wan'er." Chu Mengmeng held Lin Wan'er's hand with a firm look in her eyes. "The threat posed by reverse evolution is growing. We must find a solution to the problem. The Tears of Light are our only hope."

"But that man in black robe..." Lin Wan'er hesitated to speak. The mysterious appearance and disappearance of the man in black robe made her feel uneasy.

"No matter what, we must be careful." Xiao Yichen said in a deep voice, "Su Mubai, the safety of the city is in your hands during this period of time."

"Don't worry, I will do my best to protect this city." Su Mubai nodded solemnly with a firm look in his eyes.

The four discussed for a long time and made a careful plan. Chu Mengmeng used her "golden finger" to make many portable tools and equipment. These seemingly ordinary items, after her transformation, all have magical functions and can play an unexpected role at critical moments.

As night fell, the city gradually quieted down, but Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen were ready to leave. They carried their bags and came to the entrance of the library to say goodbye to Su Mubai and Lin Wan'er.

"Be careful." Su Mubai patted Xiao Yichen's shoulder, his eyes full of worry.

"We will come back safely." Chu Mengmeng gave Lin Wan'er a reassuring smile, and then walked into the night side by side with Xiao Yichen.

However, just as they were about to leave, a dark figure appeared silently outside the library, nailed a letter to the door, and then disappeared into the night as if he had never appeared.

Su Mubai and Lin Wan'er noticed something was wrong and quickly walked to the door. With the help of the dim light, they could clearly see the contents of the letter:

"The Tears of Light are not salvation, but the beginning of destruction. Your actions will only accelerate the arrival of disaster. Give up, this is your only way to survive."

There was no signature at the end of the letter, only a black datura flower, which was enchanting and strange.

Su Mubai and Lin Wan'er's faces suddenly became solemn. They realized that Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen's journey was destined to be full of thorns and unknowns...