I walk sideways in the game world

The afterglow of the setting sun gradually faded, and night fell. Stars dotted the deep blue velvet curtain, emitting an enchanting glow. Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin returned to their small cabin in the valley. Exhausted by the day's work, Xia Lin fell asleep early. However, Ren Xiaoyao remained undisturbed. He sat cross-legged on his bed, clutching a crystal-clear jade pendant—the treasure he had stumbled upon.

The jade pendant was emerald green and smooth to the touch. A faint golden dragon seemed to swim within it, emitting a powerful energy wave. Ren Xiaoyao could clearly sense that this energy was so pure and so powerful that it seemed as if with just a little guidance, it could unleash a devastating force.

"Brother Xiaoyao, this treasure is too dangerous. Let's hide it." Xia Lin's voice echoed in his ears, with a hint of worry and uneasiness.

"I know, Lin'er, but I believe I can control it." Ren Xiaoyao's eyes were firm, his tone filled with confidence. He knew that this treasure was a double-edged sword, capable of protecting peace but also of bringing disaster. But he believed that as long as he remained true to himself, he would not be consumed by desire.

He closed his eyes and immersed his mind in the jade pendant, trying to explore the secrets within. A powerful suction came, and Ren Xiaoyao felt as if his consciousness was being sucked into a bottomless abyss. The surroundings were dark, with only the golden dragon emitting a dazzling light.

Suddenly, the golden dragon opened its eyes, and two golden rays shot towards Ren Xiaoyao. He immediately felt a sharp pain in his head, and countless images flashed before his eyes: battlefields with swords and spears, rivers of blood and slaughter, a prosperous era of peace and prosperity, and bustling markets...

After an unknown amount of time, Ren Xiaoyao finally recovered from the excruciating pain. He opened his eyes, a glimmer of enlightenment in them. He knew this treasure was no ordinary object; it possessed the power to change the world and overturn the destiny. And he, the chosen one by fate, was destined to shoulder the responsibility of protecting it.

With a slight "creaky" sound, the wooden door was gently pushed open. Ren Xiaoyao turned around and saw a dark figure standing at the door. The moonlight shone in through the window, illuminating the shadow's blurry face. It was hard to tell whether he was happy or angry.

"Who?" Ren Xiaoyao asked in a low voice, alert in his heart.

"Haha, I heard that Young Master Ren obtained a rare treasure, so I came here to take a look." The black shadow chuckled, with a hint of greed and desire in his tone...

"It's Mr. Qian. I've heard of you for a long time." Ren Xiaoyao stood up from the bed and calmly took the jade pendant into his arms. The visitor was none other than Qian Wanguan, the largest shop owner in the city, known for his cunning, deceit, and insatiable greed.

"Mr. Ren, you are too polite. I am just a businessman. I heard that you got a treasure and wanted to come and see it. I wonder if you would be willing to give it up?" Qian Wanguan said with a forced smile, his eyes scanning the room greedily, as if he wanted to take everything into his pocket.

"Boss Qian, you're joking. It's just an ordinary jade pendant, not worth mentioning." Ren Xiaoyao naturally would not admit it easily. He walked to the table and poured a cup of tea, observing Qian Wanguan's expression calmly.

Qian Wanguan didn't give up. He pretended to be nonchalant and said, "I heard that the jade pendant can attract the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and possess incredible power. I wonder if it's true?"

Ren Xiaoyao was startled. Qian Wanguan was incredibly well-informed, having discovered the jade pendant's secret so quickly. He collected himself and feigned composure, saying, "Boss Qian is truly well-informed, but these are just groundless rumors. Don't take them seriously."

Seeing that Ren Xiaoyao refused to admit it, Qian Wanguan stopped beating around the bush. His face darkened and his tone turned cold: "Since Young Master Ren refuses to cooperate, don't blame me for being rude!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a group of thugs armed with swords and knives emerged from outside the door and surrounded the hut. Qian Wanguan smiled triumphantly, as if he had won.

"Brother Xiaoyao, what should we do?" Xia Lin woke up from her sleep and was immediately frightened when she saw the scene in front of her.

"Don't be afraid, Lin'er, I'm here." Ren Xiaoyao protected Xia Lin behind him, looked at Qian Wanguan with a firm gaze, and said coldly: "Boss Qian, are you trying to rob me?"

"Hahaha, in this world, only the strong can possess everything!" Qian Wanguan laughed wildly, his eyes flashing with greed. "If you know what's good for you, just hand over the jade pendant and I can spare your life!"

Ren Xiaoyao knew that today's matter could not be resolved peacefully. He took a deep breath and reached for the jade pendant in his arms. A powerful energy wave emanated from him, shocking everyone present.

"Then let me see if you have the ability!"

After that, Ren Xiaoyao pulled Xia Lin and jumped out of the window. Qian Wanguan's thugs followed closely behind, and a fierce chase began under the cover of night...

Under the night sky, the moonlight was obscured by thick clouds, and only a few dim lanterns flickered on the street, framing the running figures of Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin with extraordinary length. Qian Wanguan's thugs pursued them relentlessly, the flashes of swords and sabers flashing in the night, the shouts of killing deafening.

Ren Xiaoyao shielded Xia Lin behind him, his figure moving like a ghost through the crowd. The jade pendant in his hand shone with a brilliant light, shielding him from attacks from all directions. Every swing of the pendant unleashed a sharp gust of wind, knocking the approaching thugs to the ground. Not to be outdone, Xia Lin swung her short sword with impenetrable force, coordinating with Ren Xiaoyao's offensive, and even forced back many enemies.

"Damn it!" Qian Wanguan hid behind the crowd, watching his men fall one by one, cursing in frustration. He had never imagined that a small jade pendant could unleash such powerful force. No, this couldn't go on any longer. He had to find a way!

Greed grew in Qian Wanguan's heart. He suddenly saw Xia Lin fleeing in panic not far away, and a sinister look flashed in his eyes. He took advantage of everyone's unpreparedness and quietly circled behind Xia Lin, holding a dagger that flashed with a cold light.

"Lin'er, be careful!" Ren Xiaoyao noticed something was wrong and turned around, but it was too late. Qian Wanguan grinned and stabbed Xia Lin with the dagger. Xia Lin's eyes widened in fear, but she couldn't dodge.

"Stop!" Ren Xiaoyao roared, and the jade pendant's light suddenly increased. A powerful shockwave spread out from him. Qian Wanguan was knocked back several steps by this sudden force, and the dagger in his hand fell to the ground.

"Ahem..." Qian Wanguan covered his chest, a trace of blood oozing from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with madness, "Ren Xiaoyao, you ruined my plans, I'm going to fight you!"

He pounced on Ren Xiaoyao suddenly. Ren Xiaoyao was about to fight back when he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his back. He looked down and saw Xia Lin with a pale face, covering her chest, with blood dripping between her fingers.

"Lin'er!" Ren Xiaoyao was horrified. He hurriedly supported Xia Lin and asked with concern, "How are you?"

Xia Lin shook her head weakly, pointed at Qian Wanguan, and said intermittently: "He...he stole the jade pendant..."

Only then did Ren Xiaoyao realize that Qian Wanguan had taken advantage of his distraction to snatch the jade pendant that had fallen to the ground and was now fleeing in panic.

"Ten million taels! I won't let you go!" Ren Xiaoyao's eyes were bloodshot as he hugged Xia Lin, his tone as cold as if it came from the Nine Nether Hell.

Xia Lin's face became paler and paler. She clutched Ren Xiaoyao's arm tightly and said weakly, "Brother Xiaoyao, don't worry about me. Go and get the jade pendant back. It can't fall into the hands of the bad guys..."

Ren Xiaoyao looked at her distressedly, his eyes filled with self-blame and worry. He knew that the jade pendant was something they had finally obtained, not only priceless but also the key to their fight against evil. However, seeing Xia Lin's frail appearance, how could he bear to abandon her?

"Lin'er, stop talking. I'll take you to see a doctor." Ren Xiaoyao picked up Xia Lin and ran quickly out of the city. He knew that the city was no longer safe and Qian Wanguan would definitely not give up. Only by leaving here first could Xia Lin be guaranteed safety.

They ran wildly in the night until dawn, when they arrived at a remote town. Ren Xiaoyao found a clinic, settled Xia Lin, and then immediately went to look for Qian Wanguan's whereabouts.

"Brother Xiaoyao, you must be careful..." Xia Lin said weakly while lying on the bed. She knew that Ren Xiaoyao would encounter many dangers on this journey, but she believed that he would be able to overcome all difficulties and take back what belonged to them.

Ren Xiaoyao nodded, his eyes filled with determination. He turned and left the clinic, disappearing into the bustling crowd.

He knew that Qian Wanguan would definitely find a way to sell the jade pendant, and the most likely place for him to go was the black market. The black market was a place full of sin and desire, where all kinds of people gathered and would do anything for the sake of profit.

Ren Xiaoyao disguised himself, sneaked into the black market, and began to gather information. Soon, he learned that Qian Wanguan had indeed appeared in the black market and was looking for buyers to sell the jade pendant at a high price.

"You can't escape with tens of millions of coins!" A cold light flashed in Ren Xiaoyao's eyes. He clenched his fists, followed the clues, and approached Qian Wanguan's hiding place step by step.

At the same time, Qian Wanguan was hiding in a dark secret room, trading with a mysterious man in black. He carefully placed the jade pendant on the table with a flattering smile on his face.

"Sir, this is the treasure I was talking about. Take a look, it's absolutely rare in the world..."

The man in black picked up the jade pendant, looked at it carefully, and a satisfied smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Yes, this is indeed a rare treasure. How much do you want?"

"Hehe, not much, not much, just fifty thousand taels of gold!" Qian Wanguan rubbed his hands and said greedily.

The man in black smiled contemptuously and said nothing. He just gently stroked the jade pendant in his hand, as if admiring a work of art.

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps came from outside the door. Qian Wanguan's face changed, and an ominous premonition rose in his heart...