Taking the opportunity of traveling through books

The dawn of hope

Returning to the Wei family, I was still terrified. Hao Shuang's sudden attack was like a bucket of ice water, completely waking me from my lucky break.

"Yao'er, are you okay?" Hao Yang's concerned voice sounded in my ears, interrupting my thoughts.

I turned to look at him, only to see that he was looking at me with a worried look on his face. His eyes were clear and sincere, completely different from the sloppy little gangster before.

Perhaps infected by his emotions, my tense nerves relaxed a little. I shook my head and forced a smile: "I'm fine, sorry to have worried you."

Hao Yang grinned, revealing his white teeth, and began to recount his experiences in the alternate dimension. He described them vividly, from how he strayed into danger, how he dealt with the monsters, and how he found me, describing every detail vividly.

I listened quietly, and was amused by his optimism and humor from time to time.

It turns out that after accidentally entering another dimension, he accidentally obtained a piccolo that can communicate with animals. With this piccolo, he not only resolved many crises but also made many "friends".

"Those monsters are so interesting, they even act like spoiled brats with me!" He said while gesturing with his hands, as if those thrilling experiences were just an interesting episode in his life.

His optimism and positivity were like a warm current that slowly flowed into my heart, dispelling the haze in my heart and allowing me to temporarily forget the dangers and anxieties.

"Ahem," Elder Wei coughed lightly, interrupting Hao Yang's narration. "Yao'er, although you escaped danger this time, you must remember your current identity..."

He didn't finish his words, but I understood what he meant. I had become the villain in the book, and even though I had temporarily escaped Hao Shuang's threat, my situation was still dangerous.

I nodded and said solemnly, "Don't worry, Elder. I will be careful and make good use of the system to change my destiny."

As I said this, I touched the bracelet on my wrist, which contained the secrets of the system and was also my hope of changing my destiny.

"System?" Hao Yang, who had been silent the whole time, suddenly spoke up, his tone filled with curiosity and confusion. "What system?"

I was stunned for a moment and didn't know how to answer.

Why is he suddenly interested in my system?

I hesitated, wondering whether to reveal the existence of the system to him... "System..." I hesitated, quickly weighing the pros and cons in my mind. Ultimately, I decided to partially confess to him, "Actually, it's like... a compass. It can guide me and help me avoid danger."

"Compass?" Hao Yang was clearly confused by my explanation, but then his eyes lit up as if he had thought of something. "Is it like in those immortal cultivation novels? Can it help you cultivate and become extremely powerful?"

I was amused by his sudden burst of imagination and shook my head: "It's not that amazing, it just gives me some clues."

I don't want to be too confident. After all, the existence of this system is too incredible, and I'm not sure whether I should fully trust Hao Yang.

"So that's how it is..." Although Hao Yang was a little disappointed, he quickly regained his energy. "Anyway, as long as I can help you, I'll be relieved. Don't worry, I will definitely protect you and won't let you get hurt!"

He patted his chest and made a solemn promise with a firm and sincere tone, which made me feel a lot more at ease.

"Thank you, Hao Yang." I thanked him sincerely, my eyes slightly warm.

"What are you thanking me for? You are my..." Hao Yang stopped talking halfway, as if he suddenly realized something, and a trace of unnaturalness flashed across his face.

I looked at him puzzledly, not understanding why he stopped suddenly.

"Ahem," Elder Wei at the side coughed lightly, breaking the slightly awkward atmosphere. "Yao'er, since you've made up your mind to change your fate, then hurry up and act. Does the system have any instructions for what to do next?"

After he reminded me, I remembered the important matter and quickly asked the system: "System, how can I change the fate in the book?"

"Ding! The host needs to find a rare spiritual herb called 'Defying Fate Grass' in order to change his fate." The cold mechanical voice of the system sounded in my mind.

"Fate-Defying Grass?" I frowned slightly. The name sounded full of challenge. "Do you know where I can find it?"

"Sorry, this system cannot provide a specific location. Please explore on your own."

I was a little disappointed, but I quickly cheered up. Now that I'm here, I'll make the best of it. There's always a way out.

"Elder, do you know where I can find the 'fate-defying grass'?" I turned to Elder Wei, hoping to get some clues from him.

Elder Wei pondered for a moment and slowly said, "'Fate-Defying Grass' is extremely rare. I've only seen records of it in ancient books. It's said to grow in extremely cold places, covered in ice and snow year-round..."

"The extremely cold land..." I muttered to myself, and a snowy scene appeared in my mind.

"I'll go with you!" Hao Yang suddenly spoke in a firm tone.

I looked at him in surprise: "But..."

"Don't say but, I promised to protect you." Hao Yang interrupted me before I could finish, his eyes firm, "Besides, I also want to see what kind of treasure this 'Defying Fate Grass' is!"

Elder Wei also nodded and said: "Yao'er, let Hao Yang go with you, so that you can have someone to take care of you on the way."

"Okay then..." I finally agreed, and a warm feeling surged in my heart.

The next morning, we packed our bags and prepared to set off.

"Wait!" Just as we were about to leave the Wei family, Elder Wei suddenly stopped us, "The journey is long and full of dangers. Take this with you."

As he spoke, he handed me an exquisite sachet.

I took the sachet and looked at him puzzledly: "Elder, what is this?"

"Just open it and you'll know." Elder Wei smiled mysteriously and didn't answer my question directly.

Curious, I opened the brocade pouch and saw a crystal-clear jade pendant inside, emitting a faint, warm glow. "What is this..." I looked at Elder Wei in confusion.

"This is a family heirloom of my Wei family, called the 'Heart-Protecting Jade,'" Elder Wei explained. "It can withstand a fatal attack. You should carry it with you just in case."

My heart warmed, and I solemnly took the jade pendant: "Thank you, Elder. I will keep it well."

After bidding farewell to Elder Wei, Hao Yang and I set out on our journey to the extremely cold land. Along the way, we crossed mountains and ridges, slept in the open air, and experienced many hardships.

"careful!"

As I was concentrating on studying the map, Hao Yang suddenly shouted and pulled me away. The next second, a monster with sharp fangs leaped over where we had been standing, missing us.

"Roar--"

The monster roared, and a fishy wind blew in my face. Before I could react, Hao Yang had already drawn the dagger he was carrying and rushed forward without hesitation, engaging in a fight with the monster.

"Yao'er, don't be afraid!" Hao Yang said to me loudly while dealing with the monster, "You must wear the amulet the elder gave you!"

I came to my senses and quickly grasped the heart-protecting jade pendant tightly in my hand. Seeing Hao Yang fighting the monster, I was extremely anxious.

"You evil beast, please stop being so arrogant!"

At the critical moment, Elder Wei suddenly appeared in front of us. He formed seals with his hands, a golden light flashed, and the monster let out a scream and was blown away.

"Elder!" I shouted in surprise.

"Yao'er, are you okay?" Elder Wei asked with concern.

"We are fine, thanks to Hao Yang's timely discovery and the elders' rescue." I said gratefully.

"These little monsters are nothing to be afraid of," Elder Wei waved his hand. "Let's hurry up and get on with our journey. The Fate-Defying Grass grows in a very hidden place, making it difficult to find."

We continued on, and finally, after crossing a snowy mountain, we discovered a hidden valley. The valley was shrouded in mist, and in the center, we could vaguely see a magical herb emitting a faint golden glow.

"It's the 'fate-defying grass'!" I excitedly pointed at the magical herb in the center of the valley.

"It's here!" Elder Wei also showed a relieved smile.

However, before we could get close, a powerful force pushed us back.

"This is……"

"It's a restriction!" Elder Wei's face was solemn. "It seems that obtaining the 'Fate-Defying Grass' is not that easy."

I took a deep breath, focused my mental energy, and tried to use the system to break the restriction. However, the restriction was extremely strong, and my mental energy was depleted very quickly, and my vision was black for a while.

"Yao'er, what's wrong with you?" Seeing this, Hao Yang and Elder Wei hurried forward to support me.

"I'm fine," I forced myself to stand up and shook my head, "It's just that this restriction is too strong. I need..."

Before I could finish my words, my vision went dark and I lost consciousness.

"Yao'er!"

……

"Yao'er, wake up!"

I was half asleep when I heard someone calling me. I tried to open my eyes and saw Hao Yang's anxious face.

"Hao Yang..." I shouted weakly, "What's wrong with me..."

"You're finally awake!" Hao Yang heaved a sigh of relief when he saw me wake up. "You suddenly fainted just now, and you scared us."

"I'm fine," I shook my head and struggled to sit up. "I still need to break the restriction and get the 'Fate-Defying Grass'..."

"Yao'er, don't be impatient," Elder Wei held my shoulders and stopped me from getting up. "Your body hasn't recovered yet, so there's no rush to break the restriction."

"But……"

"No buts," Hao Yang interrupted me, "Your task now is to rest well and recuperate. We will take care of the rest."

I looked at their determined eyes, and my heart was filled with strength, but I also felt vaguely uneasy, as if something was about to happen... "Break the restriction, I'm afraid..." Elder Wei hesitated. "Break the restriction, I'm afraid..." Elder Wei hesitated, his brows furrowed, as if he was hiding something unspeakable.

"Elder, please speak frankly if you have anything to say." I forced myself to look him in the face. "At this point, nothing is more important than breaking the restriction and obtaining the 'Fate-Defying Grass'."

Elder Wei sighed, looked at me, then at Hao Yang, and then slowly said, "This restriction is extraordinary. I have studied it for a long time and found that it seems to be related to the power of ancient mythical beasts. With your current ability, I am afraid..."

"What are you afraid of?" I asked anxiously, and the uneasy feeling in my heart became stronger and stronger.

"I'm afraid I won't be able to do it, and even..." Elder Wei paused, as if weighing his words, "I might even be in danger of my life."

"My life is in danger?!" I was startled, but quickly calmed down. To change my fate, I was ready to face all difficulties. How could a mere restriction make me retreat?

"Elder, I have made up my mind. I will give it a try no matter what." I said in a firm tone, my eyes revealing unwavering determination.

Hao Yang held my hand. His hand was warm and strong, which gave me great encouragement. "Yao'er, don't worry. I will always be by your side. We will face it together."

I looked at him gratefully, my heart filled with strength. Yes, I still have Hao Yang and Elder Wei. If we fight side by side, what difficulties can't be overcome?

"Yao'er, have you really thought it through?" Seeing how determined I was, Elder Wei stopped trying to dissuade me, but there was still a hint of worry in his tone.

"I've thought it over, Elder. Please believe me." I nodded solemnly, my eyes full of confidence.

"Okay, since you have made up your mind, I will not stop you. However, you must remember to act within your ability and never try to be reckless." Elder Wei warned earnestly.

I nodded, understanding. After a brief rest, I took a deep breath, closed my eyes, and tried to reconnect with the system, ready to go all out to break the restriction. However, at this moment, the system suddenly issued a rapid alarm, and a glaring red light flashed on the screen, making my heart tighten...