The funny counterattack of traveling through time and space and becoming a vicious female supporting

Chapter 20: The Secret Realm in the Ancient Forest

The mist from the ancient forest gradually dissipated, but a faint dampness lingered in the air, as if last night's rain hadn't yet fully evaporated. The shadows of the trees cast dappled light on the ground, swaying with the breeze, creating a mysterious and tranquil atmosphere. Before the stone tablet, Lu Ling'er and Gu Yichen carefully studied the ancient stone tablet inscribed with runes. Dabai and Dahui patrolled vigilantly nearby, sniffing the surrounding air from time to time, as if sensing some unusual power within the ancient forest.

"These runes are truly astonishingly ancient." Lu Linger flipped through the ancient books, comparing them to the runes on the stone tablet, a serious look on her face. "Although I can't recognize all of them, I have seen a few symbols in other ancient books. They seem to be related to ancient sacrificial rituals."

Gu Yichen's eyes were fixed on the stone tablet when he suddenly noticed an inconspicuous groove beneath it. Something seemed to be embedded in the groove. He squatted down and observed it carefully, frowning slightly.

"Ling'er, take a look at this." Gu Yichen pointed at the groove, a hint of confusion in his tone, "It seems a little different here."

Lu Linger followed Gu Yichen's instructions and observed, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes: "This is indeed a bit strange. The shape of the groove seems to have some connection with the runes on the stone tablet." She walked closer to the groove, compared it carefully for a few seconds, and a hint of excitement appeared on her face.

The two carefully examined the groove and discovered that its shape matched the jade pendant Gu Yichen had found in his boot. Gu Yichen removed the jade pendant from his bosom and carefully placed it into the groove. As the jade pendant slowly settled into the groove, the runes above the stone tablet began to glow faintly, the light intertwining between the runes to form a mysterious halo. The mist in the ancient forest grew thicker again, as if awakened by some mysterious force. The entire ancient forest seemed to be filled with vitality at this moment.

"What's going on?" Gu Yichen asked, his eyes full of surprise and confusion.

Lu Linger was also a little nervous: "It seems that the jade pendant has activated some mechanism. We have to be careful, unexpected changes may occur here." She stood up straight and her expression became more serious.

Just as the two finished their words, the sides of the stone tablet slowly opened, revealing a hidden passage. A dim light emanated from the passage, and faint traces of ancient patterns could be seen. Gu Yichen and Lu Ling'er exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with curiosity and anticipation.

"It seems we have found a secret passage." Gu Yichen said, his eyes gleaming with excitement, "This may be the key to solving the mystery."

Lu Ling'er nodded, speaking with a hint of excitement, "Yes. However, before entering, we must ensure there are no other dangers." She quickly adjusted her composure, projecting a confident air. The two men and the two wolves cautiously entered the passage, the mist from the ancient forest gradually dissipating behind them. The air in the passage was slightly damp, and the ground was covered with a thin layer of moss, which rustled slightly underfoot. At the far end, an ancient stone door, inlaid with intricate metal patterns, shimmered faintly.

"That door looks very old." Gu Yichen whispered, "How do we open it?" His eyes fell on the mysterious stone door, his eyes full of anticipation.

Lu Ling'er approached the stone door, carefully examining the metallic patterns. Her heartbeat quickened, and a series of decryption methods raced through her mind. To conceal her true identity, she feigned deep contemplation and whispered, "These patterns seem to be related to the runes from earlier. I've seen similar patterns in an ancient book, and it mentions some decryption methods. We can try those methods." She explained calmly and began to manipulate the patterns on the stone door.

Gu Yichen listened to Lu Ling'er's explanation, though a hint of doubt crossed his eyes, he didn't expose her. In truth, he had long sensed something different about Lu Ling'er; her choice of words and way of thinking always struck him as novel. Though she claimed to be a native of Taohua Village, her ability to solve complex puzzles far surpassed that of ordinary people. However, he understood that this didn't diminish his trust and reliance on her. Lu Ling'er's unconditional help made him feel her sincerity and care, and that was enough for him.

"Yichen, do you understand?" Lu Linger playfully waved her hand in front of Gu Yichen's eyes, interrupting him from his thoughts. Her lips curled up slightly, a hint of coquettishness in her voice, "You didn't even listen to me..."

Gu Yichen raised his head, a hint of helpless smile in his eyes: "I'm listening, but I just think these patterns are too complicated to be a headache. However, with you here, I believe I can solve it."

Lu Ling'er blinked, a smile playing on her lips, a sense of relief building within her. But every step she took had to be cautious. She took a deep breath, refocused her gaze on the pattern on the stone door, and continued her decryption. Gu Yichen watched silently from the side, his heart filled with anticipation and a touch of apprehension. Their collaboration was seamless, and before the mysterious stone door, new mysteries awaited their unraveling.

Just as Gu Yichen observed Lu Ling'er's instructions and adjusted the symbols, the metal pattern on the stone door suddenly emitted a sharp mechanical sound. The walls of the entire passage began to move slowly, as if responding to some ancient power. "Be careful!"