From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an moved with light steps, making almost no sound, like two nimble cats, cautiously groping their way towards the direction from which the power came.

The surrounding air grew increasingly heavy, making it hard to breathe, as if an invisible hand was gripping their throats.

Yan Ruyu's heart was pounding, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her palms, but she tried her best to remain calm, her sharp eyes scanning her surroundings.

Xu Lin'an was equally tense, instinctively shielding Yan Ruyu behind him, his deep eyes flashing with vigilance.

Deep in the dense forest, the light was dim, and the towering ancient trees blocked out the sun. Only dappled sunlight filtered through the branches and leaves, casting swaying spots of light on the ground.

The air was filled with the damp scent of earth, mixed with the fragrance of unknown flowers, yet it made people feel inexplicably uneasy.

The wind rustled through the leaves, creating a sound like ghostly whispers, adding to the eerie atmosphere.

"I'll try it first," Yan Ruyu said softly, a dazzling ball of spiritual energy gathering at her fingertips, radiating light like a small sun.

She suddenly thrust her spiritual power forward, and the power transformed into a stream of light, accompanied by the sound of air being torn apart, heading straight for that mysterious force.

However, a shocking scene happened.

When that powerful spiritual energy touched that invisible force, it vanished without a trace, like a mud ox sinking into the sea, without causing the slightest ripple.

Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an were both stunned, their faces filled with disbelief.

Before they could react, the force seemed to be enraged and launched a fierce counterattack.

A powerful impact rushed towards them, causing the two to stagger backward.

Yan Ruyu stumbled and almost fell, but fortunately Xu Lin'an caught her quickly.

The surrounding trees shook violently, and leaves fell like a rain of leaves.

The ground began to shake, making a loud rumbling sound, as if some enormous creature was about to burst out of the earth.

Space seemed to be distorted, with cracks appearing in the air and a piercing tearing sound emanating from it.

Xu Lin'an gathered his spiritual power again, preparing to counterattack, however...

He suddenly stopped what he was doing. He slowly lowered his hand, staring intently ahead, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

"and many more……"

Yan Ruyu was completely bewildered when she saw Xu Lin'an suddenly withdraw his spiritual power. It felt like a million alpacas were stampeding through her mind.

Seriously? This guy messed up at the crucial moment?

Her newly formed fighting spirit was almost extinguished by his bizarre actions.

This is a critical moment, why is he playing the "lay down your weapons, we are friends" card?

Just as she was about to ask a question, she saw Xu Lin'an wearing an incredibly sincere smile on his face. The smile was as pure as a newborn lamb, yet it also carried a hint of cunning, as if saying, "Watch my performance, stay calm and don't get reckless." His gaze was gentle as water, carrying an indescribable expectation, as he slowly reached out his hand towards that violent force, as if soothing a cat with its fur standing on end.

The air seemed to freeze, the ground that had been shaking violently stopped, and the surrounding fallen leaves seemed to be paused. All sounds disappeared, leaving only the sound of their breathing.

This force seemed to be stunned by Xu Lin'an's unpredictable actions, and for a moment forgot what to do next, even stopping its attack.

Yan Ruyu's eyes widened as if she were witnessing the end of the world. She swore that if this wasn't a bizarre turn of events, she would rip her head off and let Xu Lin'an use it as a football.

This doesn't make sense. In a situation like this, shouldn't it be a fight to the death, a battle that never ends?

Are villains this easy to talk to these days?

Just as she was wondering if she was dreaming, the originally violent power actually calmed down slowly, like a tamed wild beast, and slowly revealed a deep entrance in front of them, like the mouth of a giant beast waiting for them to explore.

The air around the entrance distorted, emitting a faint glow, as if enticing them to enter.

"Holy crap!" Yan Ruyu couldn't help but curse. This was like a sudden turn of events, a glimmer of hope in the darkness!

She felt incredibly lucky today; how could she have run into this!

The once dark and gloomy depths of the forest were suddenly illuminated by bright lights, and the surrounding environment gradually became brighter, no longer as oppressive as before.

"Let's go, looks like we're in luck." Xu Lin'an's lips curled up slightly, revealing a charming smile. He turned and walked towards the entrance, his steps firm and full of anticipation.

"Wait." Yan Ruyu grabbed his arm, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Yan Ruyu excitedly hugged Xu Lin'an tightly, clinging to him like a koala, and exclaimed excitedly, "Wow! What kind of amazing move is this? You can actually do that! I love it!" She was so excited that she couldn't speak coherently, and wanted to hug him and spin him around.

Xu Lin'an was caught off guard by her sudden enthusiasm. He caught her steadily, wrapped his strong arms around her tightly, and smiled indulgently.

"Calm down, calm down, it's just basic stuff," he said, feigning modesty, but the smugness in his eyes was impossible to hide.

The surrounding light seemed to sense their joy, becoming even brighter, like countless fireflies dancing and shimmering with blessings.

At that moment, it seemed as if the whole world was cheering for them.

The two held hands and stepped into the dark entrance.

As soon as you enter, the scene before you changes dramatically.

The originally dimly lit passage suddenly became brightly lit, but what came into view was not a treasure, but a passage full of traps and mechanisms.

The walls, the ground, and even the ceiling were densely covered with all kinds of sharp blades, pointed hidden weapons, and runes that flashed with dangerous light.

The smiles on their faces vanished instantly, replaced by seriousness and vigilance.

They moved forward cautiously, taking each step with utmost care, afraid of triggering any mechanism.

The surrounding air seemed to freeze, filled with an aura of danger.

A soft click broke the silence in the passageway.

The two stopped simultaneously, their eyes scanning their surroundings warily.

A stone slab beneath their feet sank slightly, and then the surrounding mechanisms began to flash with an even more dangerous light, emitting a chilling buzzing sound.

Just then, a deep roar came from the depths of the passage, like a demon from hell, sending chills down everyone's spine.

The surrounding temperature suddenly dropped, and a sinister atmosphere filled the air.

The two exchanged a tense glance, both seeing seriousness in each other's eyes.

At the same time, they felt the treasure in their hands move again, emitting an even more dazzling light, as if responding to the call from ancient times...

"Looks like the real show is about to begin," Xu Lin'an said in a low voice, his eyes gleaming with excitement.