Li Chenxuan carried Su Liyue away without a word. Su Liyue's face instantly turned red. She pounded Li Chenxuan's chest with both hands and scolded him, "What are you doing? Put me down now."

Li Chenxuan ignored him and walked straight ahead. Not far behind him, a mysterious white-haired man quietly appeared. He slowly placed his hand on the tree trunk beside him, a mocking smile on his lips as he said, "Li Chenxuan, do you think you can win her heart like this? That's ridiculous."

Li Chenxuan paused slightly, but did not look back. He just hugged Su Liyue tightly and quickened his pace to leave.

When Su Liyue heard the white-haired man's words, her heart tightened and she couldn't help but look back. She saw that the white-haired man's figure looked particularly gloomy in the darkness.

"Ignore him." Li Chenxuan lowered his head and said to Su Liyue.

Su Liyue nodded gently and buried her head in Li Chenxuan's arms, but ripples were rising in her heart.

The wind and fog grew stronger, creating a powerful atmosphere. Li Chenxuan felt the strength of the wind and loosened his arms, allowing Su Liyue to fall to the ground. She regained her balance and, looking at Li Chenxuan, said, "Li Chenxuan, this wind is coming in a strange way."

Li Chenxuan coughed, covered his mouth and nose with his hands, and said, "Be careful, this wind and fog might be unusual."

Su Liyue approached Li Chenxuan, patted his back, and asked worriedly, "Are you okay?"

Li Chenxuan waved his hand, suppressed a cough and said, "I'm fine, it's just that this wind and fog make me a little uneasy."

At this time, the fog around was getting thicker and thicker, and the wind was howling, as if hiding unknown dangers.

Su Liyue and Li Chenxuan were walking in this foggy and windy environment and accidentally got separated.

"Liyue! Liyue!" Li Chenxuan shouted Su Liyue's name anxiously, his voice seemed a little broken in the wind, but he still didn't see Su Liyue's figure.

Meanwhile, Su Liyue was also anxiously searching for Li Chenxuan. She called out his name while groping her way forward. As she walked, she unexpectedly found the exit of the forest.

"Li Chenxuan! Li Chenxuan! Where are you?" Su Liyue shouted loudly, with tears in her voice.

At this time, Su Liyue encountered a giraffe. The giraffe looked at her gently, and Su Liyue, as if guided by something, followed it and gently touched it.

The giraffe brought Su Liyue to a quiet place, where she was looking forward to reuniting with Li Chenxuan.

Su Liyue met a man with a smile. He had short, neatly trimmed hair and wore a simple yet stylish white shirt, his sleeves slightly rolled up, revealing his toned arms. The collar of his shirt was undone, two buttons perfectly undone, revealing his delicate collarbone and a touch of uninhibited casualness. He wore a pair of slim-fitting black trousers that perfectly showcased his long, straight legs. He wore a pair of black leather shoes, the uppers gleaming in the sunlight.

Su Liyue's gaze lingered on him briefly, a hint of curiosity stirring within her. The man's smile seemed to hold a mysterious allure, making her want to explore the story behind him. The man, seemingly aware of Su Liyue's gaze, met hers, his smile deepening.

Su Liyue couldn't help but move closer to him and whispered, "Hello, I think you look very special."

The man raised his eyebrows slightly, the corners of his mouth curved upward a little more, and replied, "Oh? Then tell me, what's so special about it?"

Su Liyue bit her lip lightly, thought for a moment and said, "Your smile seems to hide many unknown secrets, making people want to find out more."

The man looked at her with interest. "So, do you think you can figure it out?"

Su Liyue's eyes were firm. "How will you know if you don't try?"

The man laughed heartily, "Good luck to you, girl."

Su Liyue also smiled, "Thank you for your blessing."

He suddenly said to Su Liyue: "You are lost."

"Yes." Su Liyue nodded slightly.

"Then you..." the man didn't finish his words.

"I'm from the Forest Guardian... Jing Jinlong." The man said with a firm gaze.

"Jing Jinlong." Su Liyue looked at him, her eyes full of curiosity. He glowed quietly, as if carrying a mysterious magic. "Why is your body glowing?"

Jing Jinlong smiled slightly, "This is the power given to me by the guardian forest. Whenever someone who needs protection appears, it will appear."

Su Liyue's heart was shocked. "Then I... am the one you need to protect?"

Jing Jinlong gazed at her deeply, "Perhaps it is fate that led me to meet you here."

Su Liyue felt her heartbeat quicken inexplicably. "Then, will you lead me out of this maze?"

Jing Jinlong took a step forward and took her hand, "Of course, follow me closely."

Jing Jinlong held Su Liyue's hand and walked to the stream. Su Liyue looked at the scenery in front of her and couldn't help but say, "The stream and lake are so beautiful."

Jing Jinlong turned his head to look at her, his eyes full of tenderness: "Well, in my heart, you are not even one ten-thousandth as beautiful as you."

Su Liyue's cheeks flushed instantly, and she said coquettishly, "You are the only one who knows how to coax people."

Jing Jinlong smiled softly, "I'm speaking from the heart."

A breeze blew by, lifting Su Liyue's hair. Jing Jinlong reached out to tuck her hair behind her ears. His fingers accidentally touched her cheek, and Su Liyue felt a tingling sensation spread throughout her body.

"Liyue, I want to stay with you like this forever and see all the beautiful scenery in the world." Jing Jinlong's voice was low and magnetic.

Su Liyue suddenly blushed and asked, "How do you know my name?"

Jing Jinlong raised the corner of his mouth slightly, with a hint of mystery in his eyes: "This is a secret, maybe God told me."

Su Liyue lightly hit his shoulder and said, "Hmph, you're just keeping me in suspense. Come on, tell me."

Jing Jinlong held her hand and squeezed it gently, "Don't worry, I'll tell you when the time is right."

Su Liyue pouted, "Then you are not allowed to cheat."

Jing Jinlong smiled and nodded, "Don't worry, I won't cheat."

At this moment, a butterfly fluttered over and landed in Su Liyue's hair. Jing Jinlong gently removed the butterfly for her, "Even this butterfly is attracted by your beauty."

Su Liyue lowered her head shyly, "You only know how to say these sweet words to coax me."

"What I said is true, Liyue." Jing Jinlong's gaze was affectionate and focused, which made Su Liyue's heart beat wildly again.

Su Liyue's face unconsciously revealed a complex expression when she suddenly thought of Li Chenxuan. Jing Jinlong saw through Su Liyue's thoughts at a glance, and his face darkened slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.

Su Liyue sat on a rock, looked at Jing Jinlong, and asked softly, "Where is your home?"

Jing Jinlong clenched the stick in his hand and pointed it forcefully at the place where the fire was lit. After a moment's silence, he slowly said, "My home is in a place you can't imagine, a place full of mystery and the unknown."

Su Liyue tilted her head slightly, her eyes full of confusion: "Where exactly is it?"

Jing Jinlong turned his head and looked deeply into Su Liyue's eyes. "That was a corner far away from the hustle and bustle, forgotten by time. But now, where you are, it is my home."

A warm feeling welled up in Su Liyue's heart, but the shadow of Li Chenxuan still lingered in her mind. Jing Jinlong noticed her thoughts and a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes.

"Liyue, I will make you forget all the troubles and concerns of the past." Jing Jinlong's voice was firm and powerful.

Su Liyue sighed softly, "Jinlong, give me some time."

The night wind blew, the bonfire flickered, and reflected the faces of the two people, each of whom was preoccupied with their own thoughts.

Jing Jinlong smiled unintentionally and touched Su Liyue's face with one hand. Su Liyue looked at Jing Jinlong with blue eyes and her heart beat faster.

Jing Jinlong kissed Su Liyue and placed the blue water droplets into her mouth. Su Liyue shivered with coldness. She tried to break free, but seemed to be bound by a mysterious force.

Jing Jinlong gazed at her lovingly and said, "Su Liyue, you want to know where I come from. I'll tell you. I'm a guardian spirit, always by your side."

Su Liyue's eyes widened, filled with shock and confusion: "Guardian spirit? How is this possible?"

Jing Jinlong hugged her tightly, his voice gentle but firm: "From the moment you were born, I was given the mission to protect you. I have witnessed every laugh and every tear you shed."

Su Liyue's body gradually stopped shaking. She looked at Jing Jinlong, feeling a mixture of emotions: "Then why are you letting me know this now?"

Jing Jinlong sighed softly, "Because danger is approaching, I can no longer hide it. Only by letting you know the truth can we face it together."

Su Liyue bit her lip, her eyes gradually becoming firm: "In that case, no matter what lies ahead, we will go together."

Jing Jinlong raised the corner of his mouth and kissed Su Liyue's forehead again: "Okay, we will never separate."

At this moment, an eerie sound of wind came from the surrounding woods, as if foreshadowing an unknown challenge.

A snake slithered towards her, frightening Su Liyue so much that her face paled. She stumbled and nearly fell to the ground. Jing Jinlong reacted extremely quickly, one hand suddenly wrapping around Su Liyue's slender waist, the other clutching her clothes tightly.

Suddenly, Su Liyue's dress slipped, revealing half of her shoulder. Jing Jinlong's eyes were instantly startled, and he stared at the conspicuous number 1 mark on Su Liyue's shoulder. Jing Jinlong was struck by lightning and froze in place for a moment, his mouth opening but no words coming out.

Su Liyue noticed something was wrong with Jing Jinlong, and panicked as she asked anxiously, "What's wrong, Jinlong?"

Jing Jinlong's brows knitted tightly together, his gaze fixed on the mark like nails. His voice was as low as thunder, trembling slightly. "You...you are not the Su Liyue No. 24 I know."

Su Liyue became increasingly anxious, tears welling up in her eyes, as if they would burst at any moment. "Jinlong, what are you talking about? I don't understand at all."

Jing Jinlong took a deep breath, his chest heaving violently as he tried to calm himself. "On your shoulder, there's the number 1, and the Su Liyue I've always known should be number 24."

Su Liyue frantically covered her shoulders with her hands, her voice thick with tears, almost pleading: "I don't know, I really don't know, Jinlong, you must believe me."

Jing Jinlong's eyes were filled with confusion and struggle. He looked at Su Liyue, who looked so pitiful and tearful, and his heart was a tangled mess, extremely conflicted.

At this moment, the atmosphere around became increasingly weird and eerie. The snake was flicking its tongue not far away, as if it was waiting for an opportunity, ready to attack at any time.

Jing Jinlong gritted his teeth, his jaws chattering as he said, "No matter what, let's escape from here first." As soon as he finished speaking, he hugged Su Liyue tightly, his feet moving like the wind, and ran forward quickly.

Li Chenxuan saw all this and looked for Su Liyue anxiously.

Just as Jing Jinlong and Su Liyue were passing through a valley, a powerful magical force suddenly appeared out of nowhere, instantly trapping Jing Jinlong. Mist rose up around them, quickly spreading and enveloping them.

Jing Jinlong tried to break free from the invisible restraints, but found that he could not move at all. His face showed fear and anger.

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