I walk sideways in the game world

The morning light had not yet completely dispelled the thick fog in the valley, but Ren Xiaoyao's back had already disappeared on the rugged mountain path. He clutched the letter tightly in his hand and followed the instructions on it, step by step, deeper into the wilderness valley.

"This wilderness valley is full of dangers..." Old Wang's words seemed to still echo in his ears. The scenery before him confirmed Old Wang's warning: jagged rocks, tangled dead trees, and the dark, damp air filled with the smell of decay, all of which spoke of the dangers of this place.

Ren Xiaoyao didn't dare to be careless. He gripped his sword tightly and walked cautiously. After walking for an unknown amount of time, he heard a faint groan of pain from the front. Ren Xiaoyao's heart trembled, and he walked lightly, pushing aside the dense bushes. He saw a figure lying in a pool of blood.

"Help... Help me..." The man stretched out his hand weakly and said intermittently.

Ren Xiaoyao hurried forward to check and found that the person was a young woman wearing a coarse linen dress and carrying a medicine basket on her back. She must be an herbalist.

She was pale, breathing weakly, and had a wound on her leg so deep that the bone was visible, obviously caused by an attack by a wild beast.

Ren Xiaoyao took out some medicine and water from his bag and treated the woman's wound, applying a simple bandage. The woman looked at him gratefully, speaking haltingly, "Thank you... My name is Zhao Linger... I came here to collect herbs..."

"Miss Zhao, why would you come to such a dangerous place alone?" Ren Xiaoyao asked.

"I... I need a precious herb to save my brother..." Zhao Linger said, her eyes red. "I heard that deep in this valley there's a magical herb called 'Resurrection Grass' that can bring the dead back to life..."

"Resurrection Grass?" Ren Xiaoyao's heart moved. Why is this name the same as the thing mentioned in the letter?

"But..." Zhao Linger bit her lip, a hint of fear in her tone, "I heard that the one guarding the Resurrection Grass is an extremely terrifying monster..."

"Monster?" Ren Xiaoyao asked.

"Yes, a huge one with a ferocious face..." Zhao Linger's expression suddenly changed before she finished speaking. She grabbed Ren Xiaoyao's arm and pointed behind him in fear, "Be careful!"

Ren Xiaoyao suddenly turned around and saw a huge black bear rushing out from the bushes, with its bloody mouth wide open, revealing sharp fangs, and rushing towards him with a roar.

"You beast, you're courting death!" Ren Xiaoyao's eyes glared as he drew his sword and charged forward. Although the sword in his hand was sharp, it seemed powerless against the thick-skinned black bear.

After several rounds, Ren Xiaoyao was gradually losing the upper hand and had wounds all over his body.

Zhao Linger hid behind a rock, anxiously watching the battle, secretly praying in her heart that Ren Xiaoyao would be safe.

"Roar!" The black bear roared again and slapped Ren Xiaoyao with its palm. Ren Xiaoyao was unable to dodge and was slapped away by the black bear. He fell heavily to the ground and spurted out a mouthful of blood.

"Xiaoyao!" Zhao Linger exclaimed, desperately rushing to Ren Xiaoyao's side, helping him up and anxiously asking, "How are you? Are you okay?"

Ren Xiaoyao wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, smiled bitterly and shook his head, "I'm fine, it's just that this beast is too powerful, I'm no match for it."

"What should I do?" Zhao Linger was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. "Is there no other way?"

"There is a solution..." Ren Xiaoyao pondered for a moment and said slowly, "I heard that there is a swordsmith master deep in this valley named Liu the Blacksmith. The weapons he forges can cut through iron like mud. If I can get his help, perhaps I can defeat this black bear."

Zhao Linger's eyes lit up, "Really? Then let's go find him!"

"But..." Ren Xiaoyao looked troubled, "I'm seriously injured and I'm afraid I can't move."

"It's okay, I'll carry you!" Zhao Linger said without hesitation.

Ren Xiaoyao looked at the weak woman in front of him, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He nodded, leaned his body on Zhao Linger, and with her support, walked step by step into the depths of the valley.

After several days of trekking, they finally found the legendary Liu the Blacksmith, a burly, bearded middle-aged man who, upon hearing of Ren Xiaoyao's plight, readily agreed to help him forge a magical weapon.

Under the guidance of Liu the Blacksmith, Ren Xiaoyao began to learn the art of forging. He practiced hard day and night, sweating profusely, and finally, after seven days and seven nights, he forged a sharp sword.

The sword is completely black and gleams with a cold light. A lifelike dragon is engraved on the sword body, as if it will break through the air at any time.

"What a great sword!" Liu the blacksmith stroked the blade and praised it endlessly. "With this sword, you will definitely be able to defeat that black bear!"

Ren Xiaoyao took the sword, a gleam in his eyes. He said goodbye to Liu the Blacksmith and Zhao Linger, then turned around and set out on his journey to challenge the black bear again...

Ren Xiaoyao grasped the sword, a powerful force surging from his palm into his body. He took a deep breath and once again stepped into the dangerous forest. This time, he was no longer a young man just starting out, but a warrior who had experienced many battles.

The black bear, as if sensing a familiar scent, roared and rushed out from the bushes. It was massive, its claws sharp as hooks, and it exuded a chilling, murderous aura. However, Ren Xiaoyao showed no fear. His gaze was sharp, and he nimbly dodged the bear's attacks, searching for its weaknesses.

"You beast, your doom has come!" Ren Xiaoyao seized the opportunity when the black bear attacked. The sword in his hand turned into a black lightning and pierced the black bear's chest. With a wail, the black bear's huge body fell to the ground with a thud, no longer breathing.

Ren Xiaoyao wiped the blood off the sword, a sense of heroism rising spontaneously. He looked around and found that the black bear's lair was filled with gold, silver, jewelry, and various rare medicinal herbs. These were all treasures that the black bear had collected over the years.

"It seems that I am lucky." Ren Xiaoyao put these treasures into his pocket and prepared to leave this valley full of dangers.

However, just as he turned around, a powerful energy wave suddenly appeared, and the entire valley began to tremble violently. Ren Xiaoyao looked up in astonishment and saw a huge vortex appear in the air, emitting a dazzling light.

"What is that?" Before Ren Xiaoyao could react, a powerful suction force sucked him into the vortex. His eyes were in chaos, his ears were filled with a deafening roar, and his consciousness gradually became blurred...

"The portal... Could it be..." Zhao Linger ran to the edge of the vortex anxiously, but could only watch Ren Xiaoyao disappear before her eyes. Before she finished her words, the portal also disappeared, leaving only a silent valley.