As soon as I put it on, I met a sickly man

At the entrance to the forbidden area, thick fog rolled in like a snarling monster. The cold air penetrated the skin, making people shudder.

Dead branches and leaves covered the ground, and every step made a heart-pounding cracking sound.

The air was filled with the smell of decay, making people feel as if they were on the brink of death.

Young Master Murong turned a blind eye to all this. His eyes were firm and his steps were steady, as if the road ahead was not a forbidden area full of dangers, but a smooth road to glory.

His clothes fluttered and he walked towards the depths of the forbidden area as if possessed.

Ding Chen and Xiaoxuan followed closely behind, holding hands and cautiously stepping into this unknown area. Xiaoxuan's hands trembled slightly, and Ding Chen held her hands tightly to give her strength.

After passing through the thick fog, the view suddenly opened up, but it was an even more bizarre scene.

The towering ancient trees blocked out the sun, making it difficult for the sunlight to penetrate. The ground was covered with strange-shaped plants that emitted a faint fluorescence.

The air was filled with a strange fragrance that made people dizzy.

Just then, a figure blocked their way.

An old man with white hair and beard, wearing coarse linen clothes, stood there quietly, as if he had merged into this forbidden area.

His eyes were as sharp as torches, as if he could see through everything.

"Anyone who trespasses into the forbidden area will die!" The old man's voice was low and full of unquestionable majesty.

Young Master Murong sneered, "Old thing, stop playing tricks! Do you think you can stop me from getting the treasure?" The old man remained calm, "Treasure? Greedy people will eventually suffer the consequences." Ding Chen stood aside, carefully observing the surrounding environment, thinking to himself that this forbidden area was indeed unusual, with weirdness everywhere, and he had to be careful.

Suddenly, the old man moved...

"Who are you?"

A little snow-white fox suddenly jumped out from the dense bushes, breaking the tense confrontation.

It has a pair of lively big eyes, like the twinkling stars in the night sky, and its fluffy tail sways gently, like a soft cloud.

It did not show any hostility. Instead, it walked to Xiaoxuan with light steps, rubbed her dress affectionately, and made a slight "woohoo" sound, as if it was acting coquettishly.

This sudden action stunned everyone present.

The contempt in Mr. Murong's eyes was replaced by surprise, and a crack appeared on the old man's serious face. Ding Chen widened his eyes, unable to believe what was happening before his eyes.

Xiaoxuan was also very surprised. She slowly squatted down, stretched out her slender fingers, and gently stroked the white fox's soft fur.

"Little guy, are you the guardian here?" Xiaoxuan asked softly, her voice as gentle as the spring breeze blowing through the willow branches.

The white fox seemed to understand her question. It raised its head, rubbed Xiaoxuan's palm with its wet nose, and let out a satisfied hum.

Just when everyone thought the crisis was over, Master Murong could no longer hold back.

He snorted coldly, pushed away Ding Chen who was blocking his way, and walked straight into the depths of the forbidden area.

"Don't block my way, the treasure is mine!"

"Young Master, you can't do that!" The old man saw this and hurriedly spoke out to stop him, but it was too late.

Just as Master Murong took a step forward, a light "click" sound suddenly came from under his feet.

Immediately afterwards, countless sharp arrows shot out from all directions, pouring down like a rainstorm.

"Be careful!" Ding Chen shouted, quickly picked up Xiaoxuan and hid behind a huge rock.

The sharp arrows flew past the corners of their clothes and hit the surrounding tree trunks, making a crisp "ding-dang-dang" sound.

Young Master Murong was unable to dodge and his arm was scratched by a sharp arrow, and blood instantly dyed his sleeves red.

"Damn it!" Master Murong covered his wound, his face pale.

The old man sighed and shook his head, "I said before, greedy people will eventually suffer the consequences..." Before he finished speaking, the white fox suddenly let out a sharp cry and ran towards the depths of the forbidden area.

Xiaoxuan looked at the direction where the white fox disappeared, feeling vaguely uneasy.

"It...seems to be calling us..."

Xiaoxuan's gaze was fixed on Ding Chen, her clear eyes filled with worry, as if a clear spring reflected his figure.

Her slender fingers unconsciously stroked Ding Chen's sleeves, her fingertips trembling slightly, fearing that he had undiscovered scars on his body.

Ding Chen noticed Xiaoxuan's uneasiness and smiled gently, revealing his white teeth, like the warm sunshine in winter, instantly melting the ice and snow in Xiaoxuan's heart.

"Don't be afraid, I'm fine." He gently held Xiaoxuan in his arms, and his low voice sounded in her ears with soothing power.

Their eyes met, each other's reflections reflected in each other's eyes, and love spread silently in the air, interweaving into a sweet melody.

The white fox beside them was watching them quietly, with a strange light flashing in its bright big eyes and its fluffy tail swaying gently, as if it was also moved by this heartwarming scene.

The mysterious old man waved his sleeves, and an invisible force instantly enveloped the entire forbidden area. The flying arrows were like being caught by an invisible big hand, and they stopped in mid-air and then fell to the ground powerlessly.

Young Master Murong covered his injured arm with his hand, his face pale. He never imagined that the treasure he had been searching for so hard did not exist at all.

He sat down on the ground dejectedly, his eyes empty, like a puppet that had lost its soul.

The old man slowly walked up to Master Murong, his eyes showing no trace of blame, but rather a hint of pity.

"Greed has blinded your eyes and made you lose your way." His voice was low and powerful, striking Master Murong's heart like a huge bell.

Ding Chen and Xiaoxuan looked at each other, their hearts filled with gratitude.

They helped Master Murong up and followed the old man out of the forbidden area.

The crisis is over and the sun shines on us again, bringing warmth and comfort.

The village returned to its former tranquility, children were playing in the fields, birds were singing on the branches, and everything seemed to be back on track.

However, Xiaoxuan always felt a little uneasy in her heart, as if something was not over yet.

Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of a white figure flashing by.

"Wait..." Xiaoxuan stopped suddenly and stared at a shadow in the corner of the village.