I am destroying the protagonist in the fantasy world!

Lei Yi's gaze fell on the jade pendant. Its lustrous sheen seemed to hold some kind of magical power, making it difficult for him to look away. The jade pendant had an ancient shape, faintly carved with strange patterns. Its specific meaning was unclear, but it exuded a mysterious aura.

He certainly understood the weight of Murong Yan's words. The truth about his time travel, and the secrets hidden within Dongfang Liuli, were the answers he had been desperately searching for. Handing these clues to someone he had only just met, especially in this situation, would have been a recipe for hesitation for anyone.

"Lei Yi, promise her." A weak voice came from the side. Lei Yi turned his head suddenly and saw Dongfang Liuli struggling to get up, but was forced to lie down again due to the severe pain. Her face was pale, and there was a trace of blood at the corner of her mouth, but she held on to her breath and said to him, "I believe her."

Lei Yi's heart felt as if gripped by an invisible hand. Dongfang Liuli's trust in him weighed heavily on his shoulders. He knew Dongfang Liuli's injuries were urgent, and Murong Yan was their only hope. However, the clues to the truth were equally important to him, even dictating his ability to return to his original world.

"Are you sure? Liuli." Lei Yi's voice was a little dry. He clenched his fists, his knuckles turned white, and it seemed as if two voices were fighting fiercely in his heart.

Dongfang Liuli nodded with difficulty and said with all her might: "I believe you... and I believe her..." After saying this, she seemed to have exhausted all her strength and slowly closed her eyes.

"Liuli!" Lei Yi rushed to Dongfang Liuli's side and checked her breath. Fortunately, although it was weak, she was still alive. He raised his head and stared at Murong Yan with a burning gaze. He said word by word, "I can give you a clue, but you must promise to cure her!"

Murong Yan looked at the young man caught in this dilemma, a subtle flicker of complex emotions in her eyes. She smiled slightly, gently placed the jade pendant in Lei Yi's hand, and said calmly but firmly, "Of course. However..."

She paused, her gaze drifting off into the distance. Her tone held a hint of elusive meaning. "Some things, knowing the truth, might actually make it even more painful than it is now. Are you truly ready?" "Is there no other way?" Lei Yi's voice trembled. He clutched the jade pendant tightly, as if grasping at a last straw. He couldn't imagine the consequences of losing Dongfang Liuli, but he also felt resentful and uneasy about handing over those clues.

Murong Yan shook her head, her tone firm and decisive, "This is my only condition, there is no room for negotiation." She looked at Lei Yi with deep eyes, as if she could see through all the struggles and hesitations in his heart, "You should understand that saving her is not easy for me, and you must pay the corresponding price."

Lei Yi fell silent. He lowered his eyes, his thick lashes casting a shadow over his eye sockets, obscuring the complex emotions in his eyes. Murong Yan's words struck his heart like a hammer, forcing him into a dilemma.

He recalled every detail of his encounter with Dongfang Liuli: her cold and aloofness when they first met, her gentleness and thoughtfulness when they were together, and her unwavering trust in him at the critical moment of life and death... These scenes flashed through his mind like a kaleidoscope, and every memory was incomparably precious, making him even more unable to bear the pain of losing her.

"What if...what if I refuse?" Lei Yi's voice was hoarse and dry, he almost didn't dare to imagine the answer.

Murong Yan remained silent, simply staring at him quietly. Her gaze, devoid of any emotion, spoke louder than any words. Her silence seemed to declare a cruel truth: Dongfang Liuli's life rested in his hands, and he had no choice.

Lei Yi felt a suffocating pressure. He closed his eyes in pain, and Dongfang Liuli's weak voice kept echoing in his mind: "I believe you... and I believe her..."

He suddenly opened his eyes, a trace of determination flashing in them. He knew that he had no way out. In order to save her, he was willing to pay any price, even giving up the chance to pursue the truth, even...

"Okay, I promise you." Lei Yi took a deep breath and handed the jade pendant to Murong Yan. His tone was firm and resolute. "I hope you will keep your promise."

Murong Yan took the jade pendant, a meaningful smile on her lips. She turned and walked towards Dongfang Liuli, leaving Lei Yi with a meaningful back view and a few words:

"Losing some things may not be a bad thing..."

Lei Yi stood there, gazing at Murong Yan's back, a mixture of emotions welling up in his chest. He knew he had made a difficult decision, one that would completely change his fate... Murong Yan's figure gradually disappeared into the thick fog of the valley. Lei Yi clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white. Unease and anxiety grew like vines within him. He forced himself to calm down and began to consider the consequences of losing his lead.

He knew that the Demon Sect had been operating in secret, searching for scattered clues, attempting to unlock an ancient secret. The jade pendant in his hand was a crucial piece of that puzzle. Now that he had given it away, it would undoubtedly push the Demon Sect even further into the abyss of power.

The other factions wouldn't sit idly by. They'd been watching from the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to strike. Once the Demon Sect found all the clues and their power increased dramatically, they would inevitably upset the existing balance, unleashing a bloodbath. The entire world would be plunged into chaos, and he would be the culprit behind this catastrophe.

"Lei Yi...save me..."

A faint voice came from behind him. Lei Yi turned around suddenly and saw a trace of pain on Dongfang Liuli's pale face. Her cracked lips opened and closed slightly, as if calling his name.

He walked quickly to her side, holding her cold hand, his heart twisted with pain. He wanted to take her away from this hellish place right now, to a safe place, let her rest well, and never have to face these dangers and pain again.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here..." Lei Yi whispered to comfort her, but his voice was trembling. He didn't know how much longer he could hold on, and he didn't know whether the decision he made was right or wrong.

Dongfang Liuli's breathing became increasingly weak, as if she would vanish from this world at any moment. Lei Yi's mind kept replaying the scene of their first meeting: her smile, her tears, everything about her, like a brand etched deep in his soul, making him unable to let go, unable to forget.

"Lei Yi... don't... give up..." Dongfang Liuli's voice became softer and softer, almost inaudible, but the light in her eyes remained firm, as if encouraging and supporting him.

Lei Yi's eyes were moist. He held Dongfang Liuli's hand tightly and swore silently in his heart that he would save her no matter what the cost, even if it meant making the whole world his enemy!

"Murong Yan, I can agree to your conditions," Lei Yi's voice echoed in the valley, with a hint of determination and tragedy, "but I hope you remember your promise!"

He took a deep breath, suppressed the grief and anger in his heart, turned around and looked in the direction where Murong Yan disappeared, his eyes becoming firm and deep.

"I will definitely find out everything and won't let anyone hurt her, including you..." He murmured in a low voice, with a hint of coldness in his tone.

Now, he has to save Dongfang Liuli first. As for the storm he will face later, he can only take it one step at a time.

Lei Yi's resolute voice echoed through the valley for a long time. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and suppressed all his emotions. He knew that agreeing to Murong Yan's terms would be like opening Pandora's box, and the future would be filled with unknown dangers. However, looking at the dying Dongfang Liuli in his arms, he had no choice.

"Liuli, don't worry. I will definitely save you. I will!" Lei Yi vowed silently in his heart, his tone full of determination. He gently placed Dongfang Liuli on the ground, stood up, and his eyes revealed a determination he had never seen before.

"Murong Yan, I agree to your terms." Lei Yi's voice was particularly clear in the empty valley, "But you must ensure Liuli's safety. Otherwise, even if it costs me my life, I will make you pay the price!"

Deep in the thick fog, there was no response, as if nothing had happened. Lei Yi clenched his fists, suppressing his inner uneasiness and anxiety, waiting for Murong Yan to appear. He knew that this was just the beginning, and what awaited him next would be even more difficult challenges.

As time passed, Dongfang Liuli's breathing grew weaker, and Lei Yi grew increasingly anxious. He had no idea what Murong Yan was up to, nor did he know if she would truly keep her promise.

Just as Lei Yi was about to lose his patience, a sound finally emanated from the depths of the thick fog. A figure dressed in white slowly emerged from the mist. It was Murong Yan. Her expression remained icy, as if nothing in the world concerned her.

"Have you thought it through?" Murong Yan's voice was cold and emotionless.

"You already know my answer." Lei Yi looked directly into Murong Yan's eyes and spoke word by word, "Now, can we begin?"

Murong Yan said nothing, only nodded slightly, then walked over to Dongfang Liuli. She extended her delicate hand and gently brushed it around Dongfang Liuli's body, a faint flash of light. Then, Lei Yi was surprised to discover that the exotic herbs that had been growing beneath Dongfang Liuli's body actually began to slowly move, eventually forming a strange formation that enveloped Dongfang Liuli.

"What is this?" Lei Yi asked vigilantly. He didn't know what Murong Yan was going to do.

Murong Yan ignored Lei Yi's question and focused on controlling the formation. As her fingers danced, strange energy fluctuations emanated from the formation, and a faint fragrance began to spread throughout the valley.

"This is..." Lei Yi suddenly widened his eyes, because he felt that Dongfang Liuli's breath was gradually stabilizing, and his face gradually regained a hint of color.

"This is..." Lei Yi was about to ask, but Murong Yan suddenly turned her head and stared at him coldly, with a hint of warning in her tone.

"Shut up!"