This Life's Song: The Genius Rune Master

"Senior Sister Lu, are you sure this is the place? You can't be wrong?" Qi Nianbei was also extremely anxious. If it weren't for her presence, Lian Xue wouldn't have left on her own, nor would she have been unable to find her way out.

If I really get lost, I will definitely be held responsible and will feel uneasy and guilty.

"It's okay, let's look again. Maybe I'm just remembering it wrong." Lu Yaorao could only comfort herself at this moment and not panic.

"Senior Sister Lu, is it possible that there's some kind of barrier or formation preventing us from finding it?" Qi Nianbei finally voiced her concerns.

Lu Yaorao looked worried. "That's not impossible. If there's a barrier or array, we can only circle around and not find our junior sister, but I can't see it either."

"If you're sure it's in this area, Senior Sister Lu, why don't we try to see if there's a barrier?" Qi Nianbei said after thinking for a moment.

“That’s fine too. I’ll try it with a talisman, and you can use your sword.” Lu Yaorao thought it was a good idea.

If there are barriers or formations, there will inevitably be fluctuations when attacked.

After they finished speaking, the two used their supernatural powers and began to move forward in a straight line, attacking as they went.

Lu Yaorao moved her fingers rapidly, throwing out all the talisman darts, which passed through without any obstruction.

Qi Nianbei continued to wield his sword, and the two walked forward in this manner.

If someone were to see this, they would surely think the two had entered an illusion, otherwise...

……

Unbeknownst to Lianxue, the two had already used every method they could think of to find her.

Lianxue sat cross-legged on the ground, closed her eyes, and began to practice the Nine-Bend Technique.

But I can't calm my mind because...

"Brother Qin, why are you so concerned about a little girl?" Xia Lan asked unwillingly.

"I just felt sorry for the little girl all alone. I was worried about her being alone in this ghost forest full of monsters. We should wait until her senior sister arrives before we leave. We're not in a hurry to get out," Qin Muzhou said firmly, poking at the fire.

“Yes, she’s such a young girl, all alone. We should help her out. Junior Sister Xia, don’t take it to heart,” a man chimed in.

Xia Lan was speechless. It turned out that it was all my fault. She felt very resentful, and her resentment grew little by little.

Li Zhenzhen... doesn't know what's wrong with Xia Lan, targeting a child specifically. She doesn't understand.

Lianxue really didn't want to hear their discussion, but the voices, neither loud nor soft, kept getting into her ears, making it impossible for her to concentrate.

Unable to meditate, Lianxue got up, walked a distance, came to the vicinity of the trees, leaned against the trees, and looked at the sky.

Flying monsters circled in the sky, their wings were huge. Although the birds flew very high, their size was still evident. It was unclear what kind of birds they were, but they seemed to be eagles.

At this moment, Qin Muzhou walked over and said, "Little sister, I have some freshly roasted meat here. Would you like some?"

Lianxue had been trying to avoid the group, but he hadn't expected them to follow her. Feeling helpless, she said, "No need, you guys eat, I've already eaten." She nodded to express her gratitude and remained silent. In this unfamiliar environment, she couldn't easily trust others.

Although she is young, she still needs to be vigilant.

Qin Muzhou was helpless. He had meant well, so why did this girl keep refusing him? He gave Lian Xue a deep look, then turned and went back.

"Brother Qin, look, I told you not to go, and now look what happened, they don't appreciate it at all." Xia Lan started to mock and try to smooth things over again.

“It’s normal for a child to be wary,” Li Zhenzhen said before Qin Muzhou could speak.

"Yes, Junior Sister Li, what's wrong with you today? You're never like this before, targeting anyone. Why..." the tall, thin man asked again.

"Shao Liang, don't be sarcastic. I'm just stating the facts. I'm not targeting anyone," Xia Lan retorted.

"Alright, all of you, shut up. Is the food bad, or is there just too much?" Qin Muzhou sternly reprimanded.

Xia Lan humphed.

Li Zhenzhen: "...?"

Shao Liang “~I”

...

...

Finally, the group quieted down. After they quieted down, the surroundings were quiet. Lianxue suddenly remembered why the birds hadn't been chirping and why the surroundings were eerily silent. The small animals had disappeared, and the riverbank was also quiet.

Suddenly, I heard a "snap snap" sound.

She walked towards the source of the sound, wanting to see what was making it; it sounded like someone was banging on the wall.

As they walked, the sound suddenly stopped again, and it remained quiet for about an incense stick's time. Lianxue waited quietly like that.

…crackling sound. Then it came again, this time sounding like chopping.

But the sound seemed very, very distant, and I couldn't find its location.

"What is that girl doing? Is she stupid? Tch..." Xia Lan noticed Lian Xue's actions.

A quick glance revealed that she had been standing there as if in a trance, but when I looked up again, I saw that she had taken a few steps and was standing there again.

Looking at this person who usually appeared dignified and virtuous, Li Zhenzhen was puzzled as she saw that he had finally revealed his true colors. "Why are you paying attention to this little girl? What she does is her own business, and we have no right to interfere, okay?"

"Li Zhenzhen, I advise you to figure out who's on your side." Xia Lan stood up with a stern face and a haughty air, pointing at Li Zhenzhen and scolding her.

Li Zhenzhen also stood up and said to Qin Muzhou, "Senior Brother Qin, look, she has finally revealed her true colors, and you're still praising her?"

Qin Muzhou listened to Li Zhenzhen's words, "Junior Sister Xia, you..." He hesitated and didn't finish his sentence.

Xia Lan regretted her words as soon as she finished speaking, and hurriedly defended herself, "Brother Qin, I didn't. Don't listen to her. She's just jealous that you're good to me."

"Sigh, women are hard to please," another man said with an expression that said, "I know all about it."

Lianxue ignored their arguments; all she wanted to know was how to leave and how to find her senior sister.

The sound was intermittent, and it was impossible to pinpoint its source.

:

"Senior Sister Lu, I think I just encountered an obstacle," Qi Nianbei said to Lu Yaorao nervously, somewhat uncertainly.

"Hmm, I think I touched it too. It seems there really is something preventing us from entering." Lu Yaorao also felt a layer of resistance coming towards her, but she couldn't pinpoint where it was.

“I’m not familiar with formations, so I can’t find the specific one yet. I’ll try to find it again later, and once I find it, we’ll figure out a way to break it,” Lu Yaorao said, glancing at Qi Nianbei. She also wanted to break it as soon as possible to find her junior sister, but she knew she couldn’t do it for the time being, yet she couldn’t give up.

Time passed slowly, and it was already afternoon.

Those people came to Lianxue's side again.

"Little girl, it's so late, and your senior sister hasn't shown up yet. She's probably in trouble. Don't wait any longer." Qin Muzhou looked at the child in front of him, his eyes softening as he gently advised her.

"Thank you for your kindness, I will wait for Senior Sister to return," Lian Xue said as if making a promise.

Although Lianxue did not refuse, she thanked them for their kindness, and they understood that the little girl was politely declining.

"Little sister, come with us. It's almost night, and the forest will be very dangerous. We'll go with you to find your senior sister, okay?" Li Zhenzhen looked at the cute little girl with her round, chubby face and couldn't bear it, so she persuaded her.

Looking at the girl, Shao Liang felt sorry for her. "Girl, don't worry. Your senior sister is older than you, so she'll be fine. It's you who are too young and more likely to get into trouble. Come with us."