Legend of Hongmeng Duo

On their journey of exploring a new world filled with unknowns and mysteries, the team led by Lin Yi and Su Qing trudged through this vast, uninhabited land. After several days of sleeping in the open, they finally arrived at a desolate market.

The market seemed exceptionally dilapidated and deserted, its atmosphere permeated by a decaying, stale atmosphere. Yet, amidst this desolate landscape, a strangely garbed merchant from another world suddenly appeared before everyone. He was swathed head to toe in a colorful fabric embroidered with strange runes, revealing only a pair of eyes, which occasionally gleamed with a shrewd and cunning light, making it difficult to discern his true intentions.

Looking at the stall in front of him, it was even more dazzling, filled with all kinds of strange and bizarre items and magical weapons emitting mysterious light. Some of these things had strange and twisted shapes, and some were made of materials that looked like gold but not gold, like jade but not jade, all of which made people marvel.

"Travelers, welcome to my stall! I wonder what you are looking for this time?" The merchant asked in a slightly hoarse and mysterious voice. At the same time, his eyes were like two sharp lightning bolts, quickly scanning back and forth between Lin Yi and Su Qing.

Seeing this, Lin Yi took a step forward without hesitation. Although a hint of caution flashed through his eyes, a greater part of it was unconcealed curiosity. He stared intently at the merchant and spoke loudly, "To be honest, we are currently searching desperately for a clue or method to lead us home. I wonder if you could provide us with any useful information?"

Su Qing, who was following closely behind Lin Yi, was not to be outdone. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on the merchant's stall, not missing any corner that might hide a key clue. She eagerly asked, "Do you have any treasures or props here that can help us find our way home as soon as possible?"

The merchant smiled at the two men's questions, then calmly bent down and groped under the stall. After a moment, he carefully lifted a compass that looked quite ancient. The compass was a bronze-colored object, densely engraved with patterns and symbols. The central needle rotated slowly but steadily, as if trying to find a specific direction or goal.

"This compass can guide you to anywhere you want to go!" The businessman explained with a smile, and at the same time, a hint of cunning inadvertently revealed in his narrow eyes, making it difficult to guess his true intentions.

Lin Yi carefully took the compass. The moment his fingertips touched the surface, a powerful and mysterious force spread throughout his body like an electric current. He could clearly feel that this force seemed closely connected to the path home they had been searching for, like a ray of light illuminating the dark road.

Seeing this, Su Qing hurried over to examine the compass carefully. Her beautiful eyes gleamed with wisdom, as dazzling as the stars in the night sky. She whispered softly, "This compass may be the key to our successful return home!"

Hearing this, the merchant nodded slightly in agreement. His gaze remained fixed on the compass, a subtle flicker of anticipation glimmering in his eyes. "Indeed, I found this compass after much difficulty, having finally found it in an extremely ancient and mysterious ruin. I believe that with its help, you will be able to find the right direction."

After exchanging a knowing glance, Lin Yi and Su Qing made a simultaneous decision: to purchase this crucial compass. They knew full well that on this journey home, filled with unknowns and hardships, this seemingly ordinary yet immensely powerful compass would likely become their most effective helper and reliable guide.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Merchant. Thanks to you for providing us with such a precious compass, we can see the light of hope of returning home soon." Lin Yi said with gratitude. Although his voice was not loud, the sincerity in it was obvious.

Then, Su Qing smiled and expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the merchant. "Yes, thank you so much. Without your generous help, we don't know how much longer we would have been wandering on this long journey home. May you live in peace!" She blinked gently, her long eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings. "We will remember your help, and hope to repay you in the future."

The merchant nodded, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes. "I hope you find what you want, travelers."

After obtaining the compass, the team led by Lin Yi and Su Qing continued their journey. Using the compass to guide their direction, they crossed uncharted territory and encountered various bizarre creatures and environments. But each time, Lin Yi and Su Qing led the team to overcome difficulties and continue on their journey.

"This compass is really useful. It has helped us avoid many dangers." A cultivator said during the journey, his eyes full of gratitude.

The other cultivators also expressed their agreement, their eyes flashing with respect for Lin Yi and Su Qing.

Under the leadership of Lin Yi and Su Qing, the team finally found an ancient teleportation array, which had some mysterious connection with the world in their memories.

"This teleportation array may be the key to our return home." Lin Yi said in front of the teleportation array, his eyes full of anticipation.

Su Qing also began to prepare spells to activate the teleportation array: "We will use this teleportation array to return to our world."

Under the leadership of Lin Yi and Su Qing, the team prepared to cross the teleportation array and embark on the journey home.