A Mysterious Journey Through the Shang Dynasty

We followed Wan'er and her tribe to the village, which was peaceful and tranquil, completely different from the dangerous world outside. Mo Yu, Xiao Yan and I were exhausted, but our hearts were filled with the joy of victory. Wan'er arranged for everyone to rest in the open space in the village, and the tribesmen brought us food and water and entertained us warmly.

I looked at Xiao Yan. Although the light on her body was not as dazzling as when she was fighting, she still exuded a mysterious aura. Xiao Yan was Fu Zhu, and her presence made me feel extremely at ease. Mo Yu sat aside, wiping his weapon, his eyes revealing his thoughts about the future.

Wan'er came over and sat next to me. "Su Yao, what are your plans next?" Wan'er asked softly.

I was silent for a while, then I said, "We must move on and find a way to completely eliminate the dark creatures."

Wan'er nodded, with admiration in her eyes. "You are really brave, I believe you will succeed." Wan'er said.

In the following days, we rested in the village. The houses in the village were scattered and the walls were built with stone and wood, full of ancient atmosphere. There was an ancient well in the center of the village, and the water was clear and sweet. Every morning, you could hear the sound of the tribesmen drawing water from the well, and that sound seemed to tell the tranquility and peace of the village.

I often sit at the edge of the village, looking at the sky in the distance, thinking about our future. From time to time, Homura would come to me and rub his warm body against me, as if to encourage me. Sometimes, I would reach out and gently stroke Homura's horn, feeling the mysterious power in it.

Mo Yu communicated with the tribesmen to learn more about the world. He would sit with the elders of the tribe and listen to their ancient legends and stories. Sometimes, Mo Yu would practice martial arts with the young tribesmen, and his swordsmanship amazed the tribesmen.

The children in the village are full of curiosity about Homura. They will approach Homura carefully and reach out to touch its fur. Homura always treats the children gently, making them feel its kindness and friendliness. The children's laughter echoes in the village, adding a sense of vitality and vigor to this quiet place.

I used this time to explore the power of the crystal in my body more deeply, trying to find ways to better use it. I closed my eyes and felt the energy of the crystal flowing through my body. I could feel how powerful it was, but I also knew that I had not yet fully mastered it. Sometimes, I would practice in an open space in the village, releasing the power of the crystal and watching the brilliant light flicker in the air.

One day, I decided to visit the old people in the village, hoping to learn more about the dark creatures from them. I came to the home of a white-haired old man, who was sitting in the yard, basking in the sun, his eyes revealing the vicissitudes of life.

"Grandpa, I would like to ask you something about dark creatures." I said respectfully.

The old man looked at me and nodded slightly. "My child, dark creatures are a disaster to this world. They are born from darkness and bring destruction and fear." The old man said slowly.

"Is there any way to completely eliminate them?" I asked anxiously.

The old man was silent for a while, then said: "Legend has it that only by finding the source of light can the dark creatures be completely eliminated. But no one knows where the source of light is."

I fell into deep thought. The source of light, this might be what we are looking for next.

The old man went on to say, "My child, you must know that light and darkness are like a pair of twin flowers, one side is as bright as the stars, and the other side is as quiet and deep as the night. The shadow of darkness is often hidden beside the light; and when the darkness settles to the extreme, it is the time for light to break out of its cocoon. They depend on each other and transform into each other, interweaving into an endless legendary picture in the long river of time. There is no eternal darkness in the world, nor is there eternal light. Only in the entanglement and interweaving of the two can we understand the true meaning of life and touch that mysterious realm."

This sentence is like a wisp of ethereal breeze, quietly blowing through my heart, giving me a deeper understanding of light and darkness. We cannot just focus on eliminating darkness, but learn to find the seeds of light in the darkness and wait patiently for it to bloom at the right moment.

When we were about to leave the village, Wan'er came to my side, her eyes full of determination. "Su Yao, when we meet again, we will fight side by side. We are not fighting for the unattainable world peace, but for the most basic survival. In this world full of darkness and unknowns, survival has become our most urgent desire. I will work hard to make myself stronger and look forward to that day." Wan'er promised solemnly.

I looked at Wan'er, and a warm feeling welled up in my heart. "Okay, we will definitely meet again, and then we will fight hard for survival together." I said, holding Wan'er's hand tightly.

With firm faith, we set out on our journey again, heading towards the unknown. We know that the road ahead is still full of challenges, but we have also made our goals clearer. We must look for the source of light, but we must also learn to move forward in the interweaving of darkness and light, and work hard for survival.