The Legend of Cinderella's Counterattack

The patriarch's words were like a cold wind, pulling me back from my chaotic thoughts. Lu Yuxuan was taken away, and the men in black also chose to end their lives, leaving behind only corpses and a multitude of questions.

"They really are death squads." Chenxi said to me solemnly after examining the last body, "They committed suicide by taking poison. Their method was clean and efficient. They appear to be a well-trained organization."

My heart sank even more. What on earth was going on?

"Ms. Lin, we will thoroughly investigate this matter and give you an explanation." The head of the family assured again, his tone sincere, but I could feel that he seemed to find this matter difficult as well.

I nodded without saying anything. Instead of pinning my hopes on others, I decided to take action myself. I began to carefully observe my surroundings, trying to find some clues.

Lu Yuxuan was taken deep into the base, where important supplies were stored and heavily guarded. I silently prayed that he would be safe.

"Lolo, look!" Chenxi suddenly pointed at a shadow in the corner and said, "There seems to be something there!"

I walked over and saw that there were several lines of strange symbols engraved on the metal plate in the corner of the wall, like some kind of code.

"What is this?" Chenxi asked in confusion.

"It should be some kind of secret code." I carefully identified these symbols, and suddenly a flash of inspiration came to my mind, "I think I have seen similar symbols somewhere!"

I tried hard to recall, and finally remembered that I had seen an ancient book in Lawrence Lu's study. It contained various mysterious symbols and patterns, including similar symbols!

"I know what this is!" I said excitedly, "These are interstellar coordinates!"

"Interstellar coordinates?" Chenxi looked at me in surprise. "You mean, these symbols point to a place?"

"That's right!" I said affirmatively, "Let's go to Lawrence Lu's study and find that book!"

We quickly rushed to Lawrence Lu's study, and relying on my memory, I quickly found the ancient book. After some comparison, I successfully deciphered the symbols on the wall, which pointed to a desolate planet on the edge of the galaxy.

"Why is it there?" Chen Xi looked at the deciphered coordinates, puzzled. "That planet is so uninhabited that even interstellar pirates wouldn't bother going there."

"No matter what, we have to go and take a look." I said firmly, "I believe there must be some connection."

My intuition tells me that this may be the only clue to find the mastermind behind the scenes and the key to solving all the mysteries!

After deciphering the interstellar coordinates, Chenxi and I immediately set off for Lu Yuxuan's study without hesitation. The ancient book lay quietly on the bookshelf, as if awaiting our arrival. I flipped open the pages, carefully searching for any information related to the coordinates.

"Found it!" Chenxi pointed to a paragraph of text on the page, his tone full of excitement. "This text describes the planet represented by these coordinates. It's called the 'Forgotten Land'. Legend has it that it was a laboratory of an ancient civilization, possessing the power to manipulate time and space."

My heart skipped a beat. Could it be that Lawrence Lu was being taken to this "Forgotten Land"? If so, then everything made sense. Those men in black, the mysterious symbols, the well-trained assassins, were all there to protect this secret.

We continued to read books, trying to find more information about the "Forgotten Land". The books said that there was a huge laboratory on this planet, which preserved the scientific and technological achievements of ancient civilizations, including the technology to manipulate time and space.

"It seems we have to go to this 'Forgotten Land'." I closed the book, my eyes determined, "Only by finding this laboratory can we find out the truth of all this and rescue Lu Yuxuan."

Chenxi nodded in agreement. We immediately began preparing, taking the necessary equipment and supplies, and piloting a small spaceship towards the "Forgotten Land" at the edge of the galaxy.

After a long interstellar voyage, we finally arrived at our destination. The planet before us was desolate and lifeless, a stark contrast to the prosperous scene described in the book. We carefully piloted the spacecraft and landed on the planet's surface.

"It feels eerie in here and makes people feel uncomfortable." Chenxi looked around with a hint of uneasiness in his tone.

I gripped my weapon tightly and observed my surroundings with vigilance. Following the coordinates, we continued on our way and finally found the entrance to the laboratory hidden in the mountain.

The door to the laboratory was tightly sealed. We tried various methods but were unable to open it. Finally, I used the ancient code I learned from the book and successfully unlocked the door.

As the door slowly opened, an ancient and mysterious atmosphere filled the air. The interior of the laboratory was incredibly spacious, filled with a dazzling array of instruments and equipment.

We advanced cautiously, fearing to trigger any mechanism. The walls of the laboratory were filled with a wealth of research materials on time and space, as well as data from ongoing experiments.

"These experiments..." I looked at the data on the wall, my heart filled with shock. "They are really trying to manipulate time and space!"

At this moment, a cold voice suddenly sounded in the laboratory: "Welcome to the 'Land of Oblivion', two uninvited guests."

We turned around suddenly and saw a mysterious man in a black robe and a hood standing behind us. In his hand, he held a dagger emitting a faint glow.

"Who are you?" I asked warily.

The mysterious man sneered and slowly took off his hood, revealing a pale and handsome face.

"I'm the one you've been looking for, the mastermind behind all this." He looked at us, his eyes full of amusement. "You think you're smart to have found this place, but you have no idea what kind of forbidden power you've touched!"

His words resonated like a thunderbolt in my mind. Who was this person before us? Why was he doing this?

Before I could ask, the mysterious man suddenly burst into laughter, his laughter full of madness and despair: "You can't stop anything. I have activated the laboratory's self-destruct device. Everything here will be reduced to nothing, including you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire laboratory shook violently, the alarm blared, and the red alarm light flashed wildly. We realized that something was wrong and immediately turned and ran.

"Hurry up! This place is going to collapse!" I shouted.

We ran as hard as we could towards the exit of the laboratory. However, the laboratory was complex and we got lost in the intricate corridors and rooms and couldn't find the exit.

"Damn! We are trapped!" Chenxi said anxiously.

I looked around, my heart filled with despair. Are we going to die here today? The lab's alarms grew increasingly piercing, rubble rained down from the ceiling, and the entire space trembled violently, as if it were about to collapse completely at any moment. My heart raced, and fear, like cold snake venom, spread rapidly through my body.

"Hurry! This way!" Lu Yuxuan grabbed my hand and pulled me through a narrow passage. Behind us, explosions rang out one after another, and flames shot up into the sky, illuminating half the sky red.

I followed Lawrence Lu closely. His palms were full of sweat, but I could feel the warmth of his palms and the firm and strong support.

"We must find Chenxi!" I shouted, but my voice was drowned out by the deafening explosion.

We rushed into a room filled with various instruments and materials, which was obviously the core area of the laboratory. Lawrence Lu grabbed a metal box and stuffed it into my arms.

"Inside this is the core information about the 'Forgotten Land' and time and space technology. We must get it out!" He explained briefly, his tone hurried and decisive.

I nodded and hugged the metal box tightly. At this moment, a group of people in black suddenly rushed out from all directions and surrounded us.

"Stop them! Don't let them run away!" The leading man in black gave an order, and a fierce battle broke out instantly.

Lu Yuxuan pulled out his laser rifle and accurately shot at every approaching enemy. His movements were clean and sharp, his eyes as sharp as a knife. I hid behind him, praying for a miracle.

However, the enemy was too numerous, and they kept coming forward, fearless of death. We fought and retreated, but gradually lost the upper hand.

"Chenxi! Chenxi, where are you?!" I shouted anxiously, hoping to get a response, but apart from the sounds of gunfire and explosions, there was silence all around.

At this moment, a shell suddenly exploded near us. I was knocked to the ground by the huge shock wave. My head was buzzing and my eyes were blurred.

“Lolo!” I heard Lawrence Lu’s anxious cry, but he was soon entangled by more enemies and couldn’t get close to me.

I struggled to get up, only to find myself in a sea of fire. All around me were burning debris and thick smoke, completely obstructing my vision.

"Cough cough cough..." I coughed violently, felt difficulty breathing, and my vision went dark.

"Lolo! Where are you?!" Lawrence Lu's voice came from not far away, with a hint of panic and anxiety.

I tried hard to respond to him, but my throat was dry and I couldn't make any sound. I could only try my best to walk towards the direction where the voice came from, hoping to find him.

However, I walked for a long time, but I still didn’t see Lawrence Lu. My heart gradually sank, and an ominous premonition came to my mind.

At that moment, I felt the ground beneath my feet violently shake, and then the whole world seemed to crumble before my eyes... I woke from a state of chaos, the roar of collapsing buildings echoing in my ears, and the dust and the pungent smell of gunpowder filled the air. My head was splitting with pain, and my body felt like it had been crushed, every inch of my body protesting.

"Lolo! You're awake!" Lu Yuxuan's anxious voice rang in my ears. He lifted my shoulders, his eyes filled with worry and self-blame. "I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I didn't protect you well..."

I shook my head and tried to get up from the ground, but I found myself too weak. I looked around and saw that the laboratory had become a ruin, with burning debris and twisted metal fragments everywhere.

"Where is Chenxi? Where is she?!" My voice was hoarse and trembling, and a strong sense of uneasiness surged in my heart.

Lawrence Lu’s expression suddenly turned ugly. He was silent for a moment before he whispered, “We haven’t found her yet…”

My heart instantly sank to the bottom, overwhelmed by a strong sense of self-blame and fear. It was all my fault. If I hadn't insisted on saving Chenxi, she wouldn't be in danger!

Desperately, we searched the ruins, each collapsed wall, each burning wreckage, carrying our last hope. However, as time passed, we still could not find any trace of the morning light.

"Chenxi! Where are you? Answer me!" I shouted at the top of my lungs, my voice echoing in the empty ruins, but there was no response.

My tears couldn't stop flowing, and the despair and powerlessness wrapped around me like a poisonous snake, making it almost impossible for me to breathe. Lawrence Lu held me tightly in his arms, his body trembling slightly. I knew that he, like me, was suffering from tremendous pain and self-blame.

Just when we were about to give up hope, a faint voice suddenly came from not far away: "Lolo... Yuxuan... I'm here..."

It’s the sound of the morning light!

My heart skipped a beat, as if I had grabbed the last straw. We ran in the direction of the sound, pushing aside the rubble and debris in front of us, and finally found Chenxi behind a collapsed wall.

She was pressed under a huge stone slab, her face was pale and her breath was weak, but her eyes were still bright. When she saw us, the corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing a weak smile.

"Thank God, you're okay..." I cried with joy, my voice choked with sobs.

However, before we could rescue Chenxi, something unexpected happened...