From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

The purple light pulsed like a giant heart beating, radiating an alluring halo, as if beckoning them closer.

Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an exchanged a glance, both seeing curiosity and a hint of unease in each other's eyes.

This light, so eerie yet so captivating, is like a deadly song of temptation.

The mysterious man stood to the side, his expression shifting between light and shadow. He stared intently at the purple light, knowing better than anyone how terrifying it was. He dared not gamble, nor did he dare approach it lightly.

Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an cautiously approached the light. Beneath their feet was a distorted space, and a strange energy fluctuation permeated the air, stimulating their skin like an electric current.

Everything around became blurry, except for that purple light, which grew clearer and brighter, as if it were about to devour everything.

"Be careful!" Xu Lin'an held Yan Ruyu's hand tightly. A warm current came from his palm, which reassured her a lot.

Just as they were about to touch the light, an invisible barrier suddenly appeared, violently bouncing them back.

With a muffled thud, both of them staggered a few steps.

On the barrier, intricate runes shimmered with dazzling light, like dragons swimming about. A powerful energy wave emanated from the barrier, distorting the surrounding space.

Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an tried to break through the barrier again, but were still mercilessly bounced back.

This barrier, unbreakable, like an insurmountable chasm, separated them from the light.

“This thing is interesting.” Xu Lin’an stroked his chin. “It seems we need to think of another way…” He paused, then suddenly looked at Yan Ruyu, a meaningful smile playing on his lips. “Wife, what do you think, should we…” Yan Ruyu’s heart stirred, and she smiled as well: “Of course, with us husband and wife working together, nothing can stump us.”

Xu Lin'an's voice was deep and powerful, each word seemingly etched into the air, forming invisible ripples.

Yan Ruyu gazed at Xu Lin'an, sensing his focus and determination, and couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration.

Just as Xu Lin'an finished reciting the last incantation, the invisible barrier suddenly emitted a piercing cracking sound.

The runes surged and tumbled like dragons before exploding into countless points of light that scattered in all directions.

Space seemed to be torn apart, and a powerful energy wave was released from the barrier, making everything around us clearer and more real at that moment.

"We did it!" Yan Ruyu shouted excitedly, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Xu Lin'an smiled, grasped Yan Ruyu's hand tightly, and the two rushed towards the purple light together.

They seemed to have the wind helping them, each step appearing light and decisive.

The light drew closer and became more dazzling, as if the whole world was cheering for them.

Just as they were about to touch the light, Xu Lin'an pulled hard, drawing Yan Ruyu tightly to his side.

His hand held hers tightly, conveying a warm yet firm strength.

Yan Ruyu looked up at Xu Lin'an, her eyes filled with dependence and happiness.

Everything around seemed to stand still at this moment, and even the air was filled with love.

"Are you ready, my wife?" Xu Lin'an asked softly, his voice carrying a hint of firmness and tenderness.

Yan Ruyu nodded, her eyes shining with determination: "Be ready at any time, and face the unknown together."

The two held hands and took a firm step forward, facing the mysterious purple light, as if the whole world was making way for them.

The purple light enveloped the two of them, not devouring them, but like a gentle embrace.

As the light faded, what lay before them was no longer a distorted space, but an island floating in the air.

At the center of the island, a huge gemstone emits a soft light, illuminating the entire space.

The gemstone is completely translucent, with shimmering light inside, as if it contains the mysteries of the universe.

"Holy crap! This is a steal!" Yan Ruyu couldn't help but swear. This wasn't a crisis at all; it was a windfall!

Xu Lin'an could not hide his excitement. This gem was clearly no ordinary item; it was definitely an ancient treasure!

He put his arm around Yan Ruyu's shoulder and whispered in her ear, "Wife, we're about to make it big!"

Yan Ruyu rolled her eyes at him, but couldn't hide the smile on her lips: "Stop joking, hurry up and see what this treasure is for."

The two cautiously approached the gemstone, and a powerful energy wave rushed towards them, but it was not repulsive, but rather inviting.

They reached out and touched the gemstone, and a warm current instantly flowed through their bodies, bringing indescribable comfort.

"This feeling is even better than taking a super tonic!" Yan Ruyu exclaimed.

The system's voice rang out at the opportune moment: "Congratulations, host, on obtaining the ancient artifact—Heart of the Galaxy! This artifact possesses immense power and can..."

Before the system could finish speaking, Yan Ruyu interrupted it: "Stop, stop, stop! Don't spoil it yet! I prefer to explore it myself!"

With the Heart of the Galaxy in their hearts, the two returned to their hometown.

The news sparked nationwide celebrations, even more lively than the Lunar New Year.

The sound of gongs and drums filled the air, firecrackers crackled, and crowds thronged the streets.

People sang and danced, their cheers deafening, as if they were about to lift the sky upside down.

Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an stood on the high platform, receiving cheers and admiration from the crowd.

Yan Ruyu, dressed in red, was bright and beautiful, like a blooming peony, radiant and captivating.

Xu Lin'an, dressed in white, was as gentle and refined as jade, like a banished immortal descending to earth, with extraordinary grace and demeanor.

"That was a perfect display of swagger, I give it full marks!" Yan Ruyu thought to herself with secret satisfaction.

However, amidst this joyful atmosphere, Yan Ruyu's gaze fell upon the Starry Heart in her hand.

The gemstone still emitted a soft glow, but something seemed to have changed.

A strange feeling welled up inside her, making her feel uneasy.

Xu Lin'an noticed Yan Ruyu's unusual behavior and asked with concern, "Wife, what's wrong?"

Yan Ruyu shook her head, suppressing her unease: "It's nothing, I just feel like this gemstone holds some secret..."

The cheers around her were still deafening, but they did not affect Yan Ruyu's thoughts at all.

She stared intently at the Starry Heart in her hand, her heart filled with doubt and curiosity.

What secret does this gemstone hold?