From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

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.

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

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

Yan Ruyu shook her head, suppressing her unease, and said with a hint of doubt in her voice, "This gem seems to hold a secret..."

Xu Lin'an smiled slightly.

The two left the noisy crowd and came to a quiet, secluded room.

The room was dimly lit, with only the Starry Heart emitting a soft glow, as if beckoning them.

Yan Ruyu stared intently at the gemstone in her hand, her heart filled with doubt and curiosity.

Xu Lin'an stood beside her, his expression calm, giving people a feeling of unwavering stability.

"The gem seems to be shining even brighter now," Yan Ruyu said softly, her fingers gently touching the surface of the gem, feeling the slight vibrations emanating from it.

Xu Lin'an nodded.

The two began to examine the Heart of the Galaxy carefully, trying various methods to study its secrets.

However, no matter how hard they tried, the gem remained unresponsive, as if mocking their ignorance.

Yan Ruyu's brows furrowed deeper and deeper, her unease growing stronger: "What exactly is going on? Have we missed something?"

Just then, the Heart of the Galaxy suddenly unleashed a powerful force, pushing the two apart.

Caught off guard, Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an fell to the ground in a sorry state.

The surrounding objects were also affected by this force and began to sway.

The atmosphere inside the sealed room became even more oppressive, as if an invisible threat was pervasive.

Xu Lin'an quickly stood up, helped Yan Ruyu up, and his eyes gleamed with determination: "My wife, this Heart of the Star River is no ordinary thing. We must find a way to unlock its secrets."

Yan Ruyu nodded, a surge of indomitable fighting spirit rising within her: "Yes, we will definitely find the answer."

Just then, Xu Lin'an's expression suddenly turned serious, and a glint flashed in his eyes, as if he had remembered something important.

He held Yan Ruyu's hand tightly and whispered, "My wife, perhaps we've overlooked something..." Xu Lin'an suddenly slapped his forehead, his eyes lighting up as if a firework had exploded in the night sky.

"Oh dear, how could I forget that! My wife, we might have a solution!" he said excitedly, his handsome face beaming with confidence, like a little fox who had just stolen a chicken.

Yan Ruyu was taken aback by his sudden excitement and blinked curiously, "What method? Tell me quickly!"

"System! System! Come out and help me!" Xu Lin'an chanted in his mind, calling for his cheat system like calling a dog.

A golden light flashed around him, and a virtual panel that only he could see appeared out of thin air.

Since the last upgrade, the system has added a "treasure detection" function, but he hadn't even thought of it!

It really deserves a beating!

Xu Lin'an's fingers flew across the panel as he set the Starry Heart as the detection target.

In an instant, a faint light seemed to flicker in the secret room, and a strange energy fluctuation permeated the air.

Cool!

This feels like having cheat codes in a game!

"I've got it!" Xu Lin'an excitedly grabbed Yan Ruyu's hand, his peach blossom eyes sparkling. "System notification: the secret of the Star River Heart is related to a place called 'Luoxia Valley'!" His tone was filled with undisguised excitement, as if he had discovered a new continent.

Yan Ruyu looked at the spirited man in front of her with eyes full of admiration.

Her husband is so smart!

He always managed to escape danger and bring her surprises.

"My husband, you are truly amazing!"

Xu Lin'an affectionately patted Yan Ruyu's head, a gentle smile playing on his lips.

"My lady, this is nothing." He paused.

The atmosphere in the sealed room suddenly became heavy, and a tense atmosphere filled the air.

Sunset Valley...

The name seemed to possess a mysterious power, drawing them there.

"Let's go, my wife." Xu Lin'an took Yan Ruyu's hand, his tone firm.

Yan Ruyu grasped his hand in return, her eyes flashing with unwavering determination.

“Wait,” Yan Ruyu suddenly thought of something, “we…”

“We need to be fully prepared. This Sunset Valley doesn’t sound like a friendly place.” Yan Ruyu’s tone was unusually serious, and her beautiful eyes gleamed with a sharp light, clearly treating it as a dungeon boss.

Xu Lin'an nodded, his playful smile fading, replaced by a sharp aura. "My wife is right. Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory." The two exchanged a glance.

The next moment, the two moved with agility and speed, like two cheetahs poised to pounce.

Yan Ruyu nimbly changed into a light and practical outfit; the red color stood out in the darkness, like a burning flame.

Xu Lin'an was still dressed in white, but with silver wrist guards on his cuffs, making him look even more dashing.

The air around us seemed to grow heavy, like the calm before a storm, so tense it was hard to breathe.

However, when they embarked on their journey to Sunset Valley, it was not as difficult as they had imagined.

With her exceptional perception, Yan Ruyu easily avoided the tripwires on the ground, while Xu Lin'an elegantly used a folding fan to dispel the traps hidden in the bushes.

The two worked together seamlessly, like they had a cheat code on the entire map, and their journey was smooth sailing.

"Wife, look what this is?" Suddenly, Xu Lin'an stopped and pointed to an inconspicuous little stone on the ground.

When Yan Ruyu approached, she saw that the stone was emitting a faint light.

She picked up the stone and examined it closely, her heart leaping with joy. "Could this be the legendary treasure-hunting compass?!" Xu Lin'an also raised his eyebrows excitedly, clearly recognizing the treasure as well.

The two exchanged a smile, and small lights suddenly flashed around them, as if celebrating their acquisition of new equipment.

However, just as they were getting closer to Sunset Valley, a powerful force suddenly appeared in front of them, like an invisible wall blocking their path.

Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an stopped abruptly, their relaxed expressions vanishing instantly, replaced by deep shock.

The surroundings instantly became eerie, with a suffocating sense of oppression filling the air, as if one had entered the filming location of a horror movie.

At this moment, the Starry Heart in their hands began to tremble slightly, as if in response to something.

“This power…” Xu Lin’an narrowed his eyes, his gaze sharpening.

"We..." Yan Ruyu was about to speak when Xu Lin'an raised his hand to interrupt her.