Time Travel: Ancient Martial Arts Chronicles

Under Lin Xiaoxiao's command, the work of making and distributing talismans proceeded in an orderly manner. Various sects and towns actively participated, and there was a busy scene everywhere.

In a small town square, Lin Xiaoxiao was teaching a group of children how to identify subtle changes in a talisman. She crouched down, her eyes sparkling as she looked at them, holding a talisman in her hand and patiently explaining, "Look, if these lines start to flicker like little stars, it means a dark force is approaching. Tell an adult immediately." The children buzzed around her, chattering with curiosity and excitement.

"Sister Lin, if darkness comes, can you really defeat it?" a little boy asked timidly.

Lin Xiaoxiao patted his head and smiled confidently, "Of course! We're like superheroes, we can definitely drive the darkness away."

At this time, Lin Yu walked over with a big laugh, picked up the little boy and turned him around: "Don't be afraid, little man, we are very powerful!" The little boy was amused and laughed.

Yet, in between busy moments, Lin Xiaoxiao occasionally fell into deep thought. Sitting alone under an old tree on the edge of town, gazing at the rolling hills in the distance, her thoughts drifted back to the world before her time travel. She recalled the familiar streets of her hometown, the steaming food stalls, the warm smiles of the vendors. Then there were the warm lights of her home, the sounds of her parents calling her for dinner. Those once-common sights have now become the softest, most precious memories in her heart.

"Can I ever go back?" Lin Xiaoxiao murmured, tears welling in her eyes. While the battles here filled her with a sense of mission, homesickness clung to her heart like a vine. These feelings welled up in her with every battle, every moment of solitude.

At this time, Ye Wuhen came over. He saw the sadness in Lin Xiaoxiao's eyes and asked softly, "Xiaoxiao, what's wrong with you? Are you too tired?"

Lin Xiaoxiao wiped her eyes and forced a smile: "No, I'm fine. I just suddenly felt a little emotional."

Ye Wuhen patted her shoulder and said, "I know that everyone has been very hard-working during this period. But everything we are doing now is to protect this land and the people here."

Lin Xiaoxiao nodded: "Yeah, I know. It's just that sometimes, I will think of where I came from, and there are people I care about there. But now there are people here too, and the people here also need our protection."

She raised her head, gazing skyward, her eyes gleaming with longing, a light that carried her unique agility and optimism. "Once we've completely driven out the forces of darkness, this continent will unfold like a vibrant, vibrant painting! We can plant flowers in every town, letting their fragrance permeate every corner. Then, we'll build beautiful stone bridges between the towns, with crystal-clear streams beneath them, filled with colorful fish."

Lin Xiaoxiao gestured excitedly, "We can teach the people here to make all sorts of fun gadgets, like the windmills I played with as a child, and let the children run around in the fields with them. The various sects can come together to build a large school in the valley and pass on our skills to talented young people. We'll no longer have to fight over resources, but instead explore more of the wonders of this world together."

"Haha, Xiaoxiao, your idea is really interesting!" Lin Yu came over at some point, "Then we can organize a grand carnival, traveling from one town to another, spreading joy across the entire continent."

Su Yao also came over and said with a smile: "We can also build libraries in various places to collect all knowledge so that everyone can freely access wisdom."

Ling Jian nodded at the side: "Indeed, we can also create a peaceful arena, allowing young disciples to compete fairly and make progress together."

They stood up and looked back toward the town. The sun was setting, its afterglow shimmering across the rooftops and streets, draping the town in a golden veil. Residents busied themselves on the streets, some posting talismans, others reinforcing their homes. This heartwarming scene warmed Lin Xiaoxiao's heart. She knew this, too, was her home, a place she must protect.

"Let's go, we still have a lot to do." Lin Xiaoxiao took a deep breath, burying her homesickness deep in her heart. Together with Ye Wuhen, Lin Yu, Su Yao, and Ling Jian, she re-entered the intense preparations. They wanted to make these talismans a nightmare for the forces of darkness, forging a solid line of defense for this continent, just as they would protect their own hometown, to protect the peace and tranquility of this land.