Taking the opportunity of traveling through books

Dreams start a new journey

The blinding light of the chamber blinded me, and I instinctively shielded my eyes with my hands. Once I adjusted to the light, I slowly lowered my arms and looked around. It was a small stone chamber, its walls engraved with ancient runes. A mysterious aura hung in the air. In the center, an ancient stone platform stood quietly, upon which rested a softly glowing book.

My heart trembled, and an inexplicable attraction pulled me towards the stone platform. Hao Yang leaned weakly against me and whispered, "Be careful." I nodded and helped him slowly approach.

Upon closer inspection, the words on the book felt incredibly familiar, as if I'd seen them before. Tentatively, I reached out and touched it, feeling a warm sensation against my fingertips. Amazingly, I could actually read the words! They described the ultimate power of the Spirit Pearl and how to wield it to change one's destiny.

I held my breath, reading word for word, my heart churning with excitement. It turned out that the Spirit Pearl wasn't just the key to unlocking inheritance; it held the power to change the world! I turned to look at Hao Yang, his eyes gleaming with excitement. I knew he was just as excited as I was.

Following the instructions in the book, I carefully placed the spirit pearl in the groove on the stone platform. The pearl seemed to come alive, absorbing the mysterious power of the stone platform. Its light grew increasingly dazzling, illuminating the entire stone chamber. A powerful energy wave spread from the center of the stone platform, and I felt a tingling sensation throughout my body, as if something was changing.

Hao Yang held my hand tightly. His palm was wet with sweat, but it gave me a sense of peace. I took a deep breath and tried to remain calm. Time passed, and the light in the stone chamber grew stronger and stronger, almost swallowing us up.

Suddenly, a deep voice sounded in the stone chamber: "Congratulations, you have found the key to changing your destiny."

I turned around, but saw no one. The voice seemed to come from all directions, carrying an ancient and mysterious aura. I was startled. Who was it? Could it be the guardian of this island?

"Who are you?" I asked warily.

"It doesn't matter who I am," the voice said again. "What matters is that you have gained the power to change your destiny. Now it's up to you how you use it."

I was filled with doubt, yet also felt a faint excitement. The power to change my destiny? What exactly did this mean?

"Remember," the voice continued, "with the wielding of power comes great responsibility. Your choices will determine everything."

The sound gradually faded, and the light within the stone chamber gradually dimmed. The spirit pearl lay quietly in its recess, emitting a soft glow. I looked at it, my heart filled with hope and determination.

I turned to look at Hao Yang. His face had regained some color, and his eyes gleamed with determination. I squeezed his hand and said, "Let's go."

Just as we turned to leave, a dark shadow slowly emerged from the entrance of the stone chamber...

The moment I emerged from the chamber, I felt an unprecedented sense of relief, as if a massive boulder had finally been lifted from my shoulders. The shackles of villainy that had bound me, that had been driving me toward certain tragedy, began to crumble, inch by inch, dissolving into nothingness. A new strength surged within me, warm and powerful, filling me with hope for the future.

I turned around excitedly and hugged Hao Yang tightly, almost squeezing him into my arms. "Hao Yang, we did it! We really did it!" I choked with sobs, my voice trembling uncontrollably.

Hao Yang hugged me back tightly, his chin resting on the top of my head. I could feel the strong heartbeat coming from his chest. "I know, Yaoyao, I know. You did it, you really did it." His voice was low and gentle, with a hint of imperceptible relief.

At this moment, I felt a familiar breath coming from a distance. It was Elder Wei's breath! I was delighted. Could it be that he also felt the power of the spirit pearl?

Almost at the same time, an old but powerful voice rang out from outside the stone chamber: "Yaoyao, you succeeded! I'm proud of you!"

I looked up in the direction where the sound came from, and saw Elder Wei standing not far away. His face was filled with a gratified smile and his eyes were shining with excitement.

Standing behind us was the mysterious figure who had silently guarded this island. He was tall, shrouded in a black cloak, his features obscured, but his deep eyes seemed to see everything. He looked at us, nodded slowly, and spoke in a deep, approving voice, "You have grasped the key to changing your destiny, but you must wield the power of the spirit pearl with caution. It's too potent, and a single careless move could bring new dangers."

His words shuddered, and I knew he was right. The power of the Spirit Pearl was indeed immense, but it was also a double-edged sword. If not properly controlled, it could bring irreparable disaster upon oneself, and even upon the world.

I nodded solemnly, indicating I understood his point. "We'll use it with caution."

The mysterious guardian nodded again, then disappeared in a flash, as if he had never appeared.

I took a deep breath and carefully put away the spirit pearl and the ancient book. Then, I turned to look at Hao Yang, and there was a determined light in his eyes.

"Let's go," I squeezed his hand, "home."

Leaving the secret room and embarking on the journey home, my heart was filled with hope and longing. I knew that my new life with Hao Yang had just begun. But just as we were about to step off the island, I sensed a strange presence... I paused, slowly turning my head to gaze at the dense jungle behind me... "Hao Yang, do you..." Leaving the secret room and embarking on the journey home, my heart was filled with hope and longing. The sunlight filtered through the dense leaves, casting mottled shadows on the ground, as if paving a golden path for us. I held Hao Yang's hand tightly, feeling the warmth of his palm, and a warm current surged through my body.

"Yaoyao, what are you thinking about?" Hao Yang noticed my silence and asked softly.

I turned to look at him. The sunlight shone on his face, outlining his sharp features. A gentle light flashed in his eyes. "I was thinking, we can finally start a new life."

"Yes." Hao Yang raised a bright smile, "No one will force you to do something you don't like anymore."

I nodded, but I knew in my heart that while I had taken the first step toward changing my destiny, the road ahead was still long, and many unknown challenges awaited us. The power of the Spirit Pearl was immense, but as the mysterious guardian had said, it was also a double-edged sword. A single misstep could bring irreparable disaster. I must learn how to control it to truly protect Hao Yang and me.

When I returned to the family, Elder Wei had been waiting for me for a long time. Seeing Hao Yang and I return safely, he smiled with relief. "Yaoyao, Hao Yang, you've worked hard."

"Elder, we succeeded!" I said excitedly, and handed the spirit pearl and the ancient book to Elder Wei.

Elder Wei carefully accepted the spirit pearl and book, examined them for a moment, and then nodded solemnly. "Good, very good. Yaoyao, you did a great job." He looked at me with eyes full of admiration and expectation.

For the next few days, Hao Yang and I rested and recuperated within the family, adjusting to this hard-earned peaceful life. We cultivated together, studied the knowledge contained in that ancient book, and planned our future together. It felt as if I had returned to the time before my time travel, a simple and happy life.

Yet, the uneasiness in my heart lingered. I knew Wei Qing, Hao Shuang, Wei Xue, and Hao Feng wouldn't give up easily. They would surely seek opportunities to ruin Hao Yang and me once again. I had to remain vigilant and prepared for any challenge.

One evening, Hao Yang and I were preparing to return to my own residence. It was too noisy here, and I needed a quiet environment to study that ancient book. Elder Wei escorted us to the edge of the clan. The setting sun dyed the sky a fiery red, and the evening breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness.

"Yaoyao, Haoyang, be careful on your journey." Elder Wei looked at us kindly, his eyes full of concern.

"Elder, take care of yourself too," I said.

Hao Yang and I turned and headed home. Just as we were about to step out of our family territory, I suddenly felt a strong murderous intent coming from behind me. My steps abruptly stopped, my heart pounding violently, and a chill instantly spread through my body. I slowly turned my head and looked at the dense jungle behind me... "Hao Yang, you..." I grabbed his arm tightly.