Taking the opportunity of traveling through books

Faith rekindled and doubts dispelled

This light... could it be the spirit pearl responding to me? A glimmer of hope ignited within me, like a drowning man grasping at a lifeline. I held my breath, calming myself, concentrating, attempting to communicate with the spirit pearl in my hand. Everything around me seemed to fall silent, only the sound of my own heartbeat echoing in my ears. I felt a warm current slowly flow from the spirit pearl into my body, filling me with an immense sense of comfort and peace.

Hao Yang stood silently beside me, keeping a vigilant eye on the surroundings, fearing any danger might approach. His presence made me feel extremely safe and secure.

"Playing tricks again?" Wei Xue's sharp voice shattered the silence. She looked at me with disdain, her tone filled with sarcasm. "Do you really think you're the chosen one? Stop dreaming. Lingzhu gave up on you a long time ago!"

Wei Qing also echoed, "Exactly. Don't you even look at your own character? You still want to change your fate? What wishful thinking!"

Their sarcasm stung my heart like needles. I tried hard to control myself and ignore them. But Hao Yang couldn't stand it any longer. He stepped forward, stood in front of me, and glared at Wei Xue and Wei Qing: "That's enough! Stop talking nonsense!"

"Hey, the little thug is still protecting your precious bride?" Wei Xue said sarcastically, "Why, are you afraid that we will expose her true face?"

Hao Yang clenched his fists, a flash of anger in his eyes: "I know what kind of person Wei Yao is better than you! Stop trying to sow discord here!"

"We're telling the truth!" Wei Qing retorted without hesitation, "Wei Yao is a liar! She has no power to change her fate!"

The atmosphere became tense and a conflict was about to break out...

I took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. I knew now wasn't the time to argue with them. I needed to understand the secret of the spirit pearl; that was the most important thing. I focused my attention on the spirit pearl in my hand again, sensing the message it was conveying to me...

Suddenly, I felt the light of the spirit pearl become stronger, and a powerful force surged from the spirit pearl, surrounding me... I felt my body was full of energy, as if I could control everything. I slowly opened my eyes, and they were full of confidence.

"Shut up!" a commanding voice suddenly rang out. Elder Wei had appeared behind us at some point, his face calm and his gaze piercing as he surveyed everyone present. The quarrel abruptly ceased, and Wei Xue and Wei Qing also subsided, not daring to act rashly again.

"Wei Yao," Elder Wei turned to me, his tone much gentler, "Did you feel it? The response from the Spirit Pearl."

I nodded, my excitement in my heart difficult to express. Elder Wei's words undoubtedly gave me great encouragement and affirmation.

"I trust your intuition," Elder Wei continued. "The appearance of the Spirit Pearl itself is a miracle. Since it's reacting again, there must be a deeper meaning. Don't be affected by external interference. Believe in yourself."

Elder Wei's words strengthened my faith. I held the spirit bead tightly in my hand, feeling the power it imparted to me. I closed my eyes, concentrated, and tried to decipher the message contained in the spirit bead.

At first, I felt nothing but chaos. But as I continued to work at it, a blurry image gradually emerged in my mind. It seemed like a guide, pointing somewhere deep within the island. I strained to see more clearly, but could never grasp a specific scene.

Nevertheless, it was enough. This vague guidance completely freed me from my self-doubt, and I knew I had to explore in this direction.

I opened my eyes, and they were filled with determination. I looked at Hao Yang, and he gave me an encouraging smile. I knew that no matter what dangers lay ahead, he would be by my side.

"Let's go," I said to Hao Yang.

We ignored Wei Xue and Wei Qing's ridicule and turned to head deeper into the island.

"Just you guys? You think you can find the secret of the spirit pearl? That's wishful thinking!" Wei Xue shouted from behind, "Just wait and see, you'll regret it!"

I didn't look back, nor did I respond to her provocation. I knew the most important thing now was to quickly find the place the spirit pearl had pointed me to.

We moved forward in the direction indicated by the spirit bead. The road became more and more rugged, and the surrounding trees became more and more dense, blocking out the sky and the sun, as if they were going to swallow us up.

Suddenly, I heard Hao Yang exclaim.

"Be careful!" I reminded quickly.

But it was too late. Hao Yang felt his feet go weak and he fell down...

"Wei Yao! Save me!" Hao Yang's voice came from below.

I quickly ran to the edge of the trap and looked down. I saw Hao Yang had fallen into a deep pit with sharp wooden stakes at the bottom.

My heart sank. Wei Xue! It had to be her!

I was just about to think of a way to save Hao Yang when I suddenly heard a series of "cracking" sounds coming from all around me. I was startled and quickly looked up.

I saw that many traps had appeared on the surrounding trees, facing Hao Yang and me...

Wei Xue's cold voice came from not far away: "Wei Yao, enjoy this 'gift' I prepared for you!"

I clenched the spirit pearl in my hand, a surge of anger rising in my heart. Wei Xue, you are really looking for death!