From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

Yan Rugo and Xu Yi'an cautiously walked towards the secret room, their hearts beating faster than usual.

The passageway was dark and narrow, with only a few rays of moonlight filtering through the gaps, illuminating the dust on the ground and the mottled walls.

A musty, damp smell permeated the air, as if all the chill had gathered here, making one's hair stand on end.

Yan Rugo gripped Xu Yi'an's sleeve tightly, her eyes searching for any possible clues in the darkness.

Xu Yi'an's eyes were firm as he gripped his longsword tightly, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.

The sound of their heartbeats echoed in the silent corridor, like the deafening pounding of drums.

"Ru Ge, watch your step," Xu Yi'an whispered, his voice unusually clear in the heavy air.

Yan Rugo nodded, her gaze sweeping around, trying to find anything she could use.

Strange symbols were carved on the walls of the passage. Although the specific meaning was unclear, these symbols exuded an unsettling and eerie atmosphere.

The two continued forward, each step as if walking on thin ice.

Suddenly, a strange creaking sound came from ahead again, this time clearer, as if it were hidden somewhere in the secret room.

Yan Rugo's heart raced instantly. She turned to look at Xu Yi'an, and the two exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with seriousness and unease.

"Get ready, there's definitely a trap here," Xu Yi'an said in a low voice, his hand gripping the hilt of his sword tightly.

Just as they cautiously approached the entrance to the secret chamber, suddenly, a whooshing sound rang out, and countless sharp arrows shot out from the shadows on the wall, as swift as a torrential rain.

Yan Rugo turned pale with fright. Xu Yi'an reacted quickly, pulling her behind him and using his own body to block any arrows that might be shot at her.

"Watch out!" Xu Yi'an shouted, his body instinctively protecting Yan Rugo. His long sword drew streaks of silver light in the air, knocking down the incoming arrows one by one.

The arrows squeaked as they struck the wall, and a faint smell of rust filled the air.

Yan Rugo's heart tightened. She pressed herself tightly against Xu Yi'an's back, feeling his muscles tense with nervousness.

Her heart was pounding like thunder, but at this moment, she felt a sense of security she had never felt before.

Xu Yi'an's back was warm and firm, like an unshakable barrier.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Xu Yi'an's voice rang in her ears, though there was a hint of nervousness in his voice, it was mostly firm.

Yan Rugo took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.

Her eyes scanned the dim environment quickly, trying to find the pattern of the arrows being shot.

She gently patted Xu Yi'an's shoulder, signaling him to calm down.

Just then, Yan Rugo suddenly realized that the frequency of the arrows being shot was not completely random, but rather followed a certain pattern.

Her eyes lit up, and she had an idea.

"Xu Yi'an, I have a plan." Yan Rugo's voice carried a hint of tension, but even more so, determination.

Xu Yi'an glanced back at her, nodded, and the two quickly devised a plan.

"Follow my rhythm," Yan Rugo said softly. Her heart was still beating fast, but it was no longer filled with fear, but with determination and courage.

The two moved swiftly through the secret chamber, their movements perfectly coordinated. Finally, they found a relatively safe area, temporarily escaping the threat of the arrows.

Yan Rugo gazed at the entrance to the secret chamber before her.

“Let’s go, the truth is inside,” she said softly, her voice low but full of determination.

Xu Yi'an nodded, and the two took a deep breath, preparing to continue forward and uncover the secrets of the secret room.

The arrows continued to shoot out, but Yan Rugo gradually calmed down.

She squinted, her delicate brows furrowed, her gaze sharp as she carefully observed the trajectory of each arrow in the dim light, searching for patterns within them.

“Three short and one long, two long and one short…” she murmured to herself, her slender fingers gesturing unconsciously in the air.

Upon seeing this, Xu Yi'an immediately understood her meaning, held his breath, and waited attentively for her instructions.

"Three steps to the left, quick!" Yan Rugo's voice was clear and firm.

Without hesitation, Xu Yi'an flashed and landed precisely at the location she designated.

An arrow flew past his clothes and embedded itself in the wall behind him.

"Take a step to the right and crouch down!" Yan Rugo ordered again.

Xu Yi'an's movements were fluid and graceful, perfectly dodging another wave of arrows.

The two worked together seamlessly, like they were performing a thrilling tango.

Finally, the arrows stopped firing, and the secret chamber returned to a deathly silence.

Xu Yi'an breathed a sigh of relief, looked down at Yan Rugo, his eyes filled with admiration and love.

"Ruge, you are so smart!" He gently stroked her hair, his tone filled with affection.

Yan Rugo felt a little embarrassed by his gaze, her cheeks flushed slightly, but she coughed lightly to appear calm, "Basic stuff, don't be silly."

In the silent, secluded room, the two smiled at each other, as if everything around them had disappeared, leaving only the two of them.

Xu Yi'an gently took Yan Rugo's hand, their fingers intertwined, and a strange flutter flowed between them.

He gazed deeply into her eyes, as if trying to imprint her image deep in his heart.

Yan Rugo felt the warmth of his palm, and her heart involuntarily quickened.

She felt a little uncomfortable and tried to pull her hand away, but Xu Yi'an held it even tighter.

"Don't be afraid, I will always protect you." His voice was deep and magnetic, as if it had some kind of magic, causing a ripple in Yan Rugo's heart.

The two walked side by side into the depths of the secret room. In the dim light, an ancient wooden box lay quietly in the corner...

"Wait," Yan Rugo suddenly stopped, her gaze fixed on an inconspicuous booklet next to the wooden crate, "What's that?"

 Exploring the Secret Chamber: The Truth Approaches

Yan Rugo and Xu Yi'an cautiously approached the wooden box. In the dim light, Yan Rugo's gaze was drawn to an inconspicuous booklet.

Her fingers gently touched the booklet, and a surge of excitement welled up inside her: "Xu Yi'an, look! There are words on it!"

Xu Yi'an quickly came over, and in the dim light, the two of them opened the booklet together.

It contained detailed records of the plan, along with several diagrams.

Yan Rugo's eyes quickly scanned the text, her expression gradually shifting from initial surprise to shock.

"This...this contains detailed records of all the conspiracies Master Huikong conspired with external forces!" Yan Rugo's voice was filled with disbelief as her fingers trembled as she pointed at the text.

Xu Yi'an frowned, his gaze shifting back and forth between the words, his expression growing increasingly serious.

"This evidence is sufficient to prove Master Huikong's true colors." Xu Yi'an's voice was low and firm.

Yan Rugo took a deep breath, a sense of justice welling up in her heart.

She carefully put the booklet away, placing it at the very bottom of the wooden box to ensure it wouldn't be easily discovered.

“We must deliver this evidence to the lady as soon as possible, uncover the truth, and save more people.” Her tone was full of determination.

However, just as they were about to leave the secret room, a "click" sound suddenly rang in their ears.

Their gazes turned simultaneously to the door of the secret room, which slowly closed, trapping them inside.

Almost simultaneously, puffs of pale green poisonous mist began to spew out from all around, quickly spreading outwards.

"Poisonous fog!" Yan Rugo's expression changed drastically. She quickly tore off the hem of her clothes, covered her mouth and nose, and stared intently at Xu Yi'an.

"We must find a way out!" Her voice was urgent and firm.

Xu Yi'an reacted just as quickly, using his longsword to probe the surroundings, trying to find ventilation openings or mechanisms.

The toxic fog spread extremely quickly, and the air was filled with a pungent odor that made people feel suffocated.

Their breathing became rapid, their heartbeats quickened, and the atmosphere around them grew increasingly oppressive.

"Quick, follow me!" Xu Yi'an whispered, leading the way forward.

They groped along the wall, trying to find any possible exit.

However, at that moment, a mysterious symbol suddenly appeared on the wall of the secret room, appearing faintly and eerily in the poisonous fog.

Yan Rugo and Xu Yi'an stopped and stared at the symbol, their hearts filled with doubt and tension.

Yan Rugo quickly retrieved relevant information from the system, her eyes gleaming.

“This symbol… I feel like I’ve seen it somewhere before.” Her voice carried a hint of uncertainty, but her eyes were full of determination.

Xu Yi'an held Yan Rugo's hand tightly, looking at her with a firm gaze: "Rugo, no matter what happens, we will face it together."

The two looked at each other, and an unprecedented sense of understanding and courage welled up in their hearts.

The poisonous fog in the sealed room grew thicker, and the light of the mysterious symbols shone brighter in the dim light. Their fate seemed to be rewritten in that instant.

"I found it!" Yan Rugo's voice suddenly became clear and firm as she pointed to the symbol. "This is our only chance; we can't miss it!"