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Dai Yao's footing gave way, and she plummeted downwards!

"Ah!" Xiaoxuan's exclamation echoed in the cave.

Dai Yao reacted extremely quickly, grabbing onto a protruding rock beside her the moment she fell, barely managing to steady herself.

Looking down, she saw only bottomless darkness, and a chilling aura surged up from below, making her shiver.

so close!

This is clearly a trap!

The old man and the little boy just watched her fall?

Dai Yao felt a surge of anger, but dared not show it in the slightest.

She gritted her teeth and struggled to climb upwards, finally returning to the ground.

"Cough cough..." Dai Yao, covered in dust and dirt, stood up in a disheveled state, only to find that the old man and the little dumpling had disappeared.

The cave was empty, except for Xiaoxuan, Yuanqi, and Yeying, who were staring at her in astonishment.

"It seems we've been tricked," Nightshade said coldly, a hint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes.

Dai Yao sneered and dusted herself off. "We're not the only ones being played." As soon as she finished speaking, she keenly sensed something unusual in the air—the fluctuations of an array activating!

Dai Yao's expression changed, and she shouted, "Be careful, there's a formation here!"

Almost as soon as she shouted, the ground began to shake, and strange runes appeared on the surrounding stone walls, emitting a faint glow.

Xiaoxuan and Yuanqi panicked and tried to dodge, but they were trapped by the formation and could not move.

Although Nightshade reacted quickly, he couldn't completely dodge it. He was hit by a beam of light, let out a muffled groan, and took a few steps back.

Dai Yao was prepared. The moment she sensed the fluctuations in the formation, she ran towards an inconspicuous corner.

There, she had previously noticed a stone brick that was slightly different in color, which was very likely the entrance to the hidden passage.

Sure enough, after the mechanism was activated, the stone wall slowly opened, revealing a narrow passage.

Without hesitation, Dai Yao slipped inside. At the last moment before the stone wall closed, she glanced back and saw Xiao Xuan and Yuan Qi still struggling in the formation, while Ye Ying stared grimly in the direction she had disappeared.

The passage was pitch black, and you couldn't see your hand in front of you.

Dai Yao groped her way forward, secretly congratulating herself on her foresight.

Suddenly, a small hand tugged at the hem of her clothes.

"Sister, I'm scared." It was the little dumpling's voice!

Dai Yao felt a warmth in her heart; it turned out the little guy had followed her in.

"Don't be afraid, your sister is here." Dai Yao gently patted the little dumpling's hand and continued walking forward.

After walking for who knows how long, a glimmer of light finally appeared in front of me.

Dai Yao quickened her pace, walked out of the passage, and suddenly the view opened up before her.

This is a hidden cave with a clear spring in the center, exuding a faint spiritual aura.

The little dumpling hugged Dai Yao tightly and said in a childish voice, "Sister, this place is so pretty..." Dai Yao looked down at the little dumpling in her arms and smiled slightly.

"Shh..." She put her finger to her lips, signaling the little one to be quiet. "Someone's coming."

In the passageway, the little dumpling's soft, chubby hands tightly gripped Dai Yao's clothes, murmuring in a childish voice, "Sister, I'm scared." Dai Yao's heart felt as if it had been gently brushed by a feather, incredibly tender.

She looked down at the little boy. Moonlight filtered through the cracks in the rocks, casting dappled shadows on his fair face, making his large eyes appear even clearer and more dependent.

This pure trust and reliance stirred a warmth in Dai Yao's heart she had never felt before, and an impulse to protect him.

She gently stroked the little dumpling's head and softly comforted her, "Don't be afraid, your sister is here. No demons or monsters can get close to you."

The little dumpling looked up, her big, watery eyes fixed on Dai Yao, a sweet smile playing on her lips: "Sister, you're so kind."

Dai Yao felt a little embarrassed by his gaze, so she reached out and gently pinched his little nose: "You little rascal."

However, this tranquility did not last long.

A series of muffled sounds came from outside the cave, and the ground began to tremble slightly.

Dai Yao's expression changed. She keenly sensed that Ye Ying and the others had caught up with them!

"How did they find this place?" Dai Yao was secretly shocked. The entrance to this ruin was hidden, and she had deliberately concealed her tracks after entering. Yet Ye Ying and the others were still able to track her here. It seemed that they had come prepared.

"Sister, what's that noise outside?" The little dumpling hugged Dai Yao tightly, her small body trembling slightly.

"Don't be afraid, they're just a few annoying guys." Dai Yao shielded the little dumpling behind her, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.

She had long expected that Night Shadow and his men wouldn't let her go easily, but she hadn't anticipated their persistence.

It seems a fierce battle is inevitable.

The tremors grew more and more intense, and the rocks at the cave entrance began to loosen, on the verge of breaking apart.

Dai Yao took a deep breath, hugged the little dumpling tightly in her arms, and prepared for battle.

With a deafening roar, the cave entrance was blasted open, sending debris flying everywhere.

As the smoke and dust cleared, Nightshade appeared at the cave entrance. He was dressed in black, his face was gloomy, and his eyes flashed with cold killing intent.

Behind him, Xiaoxuan and Yuanqi followed closely, their faces showing greed and excitement.

Nightshade's gaze was sharp as a knife. He glanced around the cave and finally landed on Dai Yao and Little Dumpling. A cruel smile curled at the corner of his mouth: "Found you."

Dai Yao snorted coldly and didn't say anything, but simply held the little dumpling even tighter.

"Hand over the little dumpling, and I might spare your life." Nightshade's tone was icy and left no room for argument.

Dai Yao sneered, "If you want the little dumpling, let's see if you have the ability!" Before she finished speaking, a dagger gleaming with cold light appeared in her hand.

"You're courting death!" Night Shadow roared, his figure flashed, turning into a blur as he pounced on Dai Yao.

"Sister..." the little dumpling cried out in fear, clutching Dai Yao's clothes tightly.

"Don't be afraid." Dai Yao looked down at the little dumpling, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes. Then she raised her head, her gaze icy as she stared at the approaching Night Shadow, a cold smile curving her lips: "The game begins."

Nightshade's attacks poured down like a torrential rain, each strike potentially fatal.

Dai Yao shielded the little dumpling behind her, her movements nimble as she moved nimbly through the narrow ruins.

The dagger in her hand flashed with cold light, clashing with Night Shadow's blade and producing a piercing metallic clang.

Night Shadow's cultivation level far surpassed Dai Yao's, and his moves were ruthless and cunning. Dai Yao was nearly hit several times, and her clothes were torn in several places.

But thanks to her familiarity with the ruins and her special ability to predict the flow of energy, she always manages to escape danger.

Xiaoxuan and Yuanqi waited for their chance, their greedy eyes fixed on Dai Yao and Xiao Tuanzi.

Xiaoxuan was eager to try and made a move several times, but Yuanqi stopped her.

"No rush, let them wear themselves down first, then we'll reap the benefits." Yuan Qi arrogantly raised his chin, a calculating glint in his eyes.

Dai Yao gradually felt her strength failing, and Ye Ying's attacks became increasingly fierce. She felt like a small boat on the sea, which could be swallowed by giant waves at any moment.

Just then, a soft little hand gently stroked her cheek. The little dumpling looked at her with concern and asked in a childish voice, "Sister, does it hurt?"

A warm current instantly flowed through Dai Yao's body, sweeping away her fatigue.

She felt her strength had increased considerably, and a strange energy was flowing through her body.

She suddenly looked up, a glint of light flashing in her eyes, and with a backhand slap, knocked Ye Ying back several steps.

Night Shadow staggered backward, his face full of astonishment. He looked at Dai Yao in disbelief, not understanding why she had suddenly unleashed such powerful strength.

"What's going on?" Xiaoxuan and Yuanqi were also stunned. They didn't expect Dai Yao to have hidden strength.

Dai Yao pressed her advantage, her dagger transforming into a streak of silver light as she aimed directly at Ye Ying's vitals.

Nightshade quickly dodged, but was still cut on the arm by the dagger, and blood gushed out instantly.

He clutched his wound, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes, and dared not attack rashly again.

Dai Yao did not continue the pursuit. She looked down at the little dumpling, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes.

She sensed that the little dumpling seemed to be hiding some kind of secret, and this secret was closely related to the changes in the power within her body.

Just then, she felt a powerful pull coming from the depths of the ruins, as if calling to the little dumpling, and also calling to her...

“Let’s go.” Dai Yao took the little dumpling’s hand and walked deeper into the ruins.

"Stop!" Nightshade roared, trying to stop them, but Xiaoxuan stopped him.

"Let her go, we'll follow." Xiaoxuan's eyes gleamed with greed. "There must be an even bigger secret hidden deep within the ruins!"

As Dai Yao and Xiao Tuanzi ventured deeper into the ruins, the surrounding air grew increasingly cold and gloomy, and a mysterious aura permeated the air.

The little boy suddenly stopped in his tracks. He looked up at Dai Yao, his childish voice trembling slightly, "Sister, I feel..."

"What do you feel?" Dai Yao looked down at the little dumpling.

The little dumpling pointed ahead, its eyes filled with fear: "There...it seems like there's something there..."

Dai Yao followed the little dumpling's gaze and saw only darkness ahead, unable to see anything clearly.

But she sensed a powerful force surging there, as if something terrible was about to awaken...

"Sister..." The little dumpling gripped Dai Yao's hand tightly, "I'm scared..."

Dai Yao shielded the little dumpling behind her, her gaze fixed firmly on the darkness ahead, and slowly drew her dagger... "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

In the darkness, Dai Yao felt the little dumpling trembling even more violently. She hugged the little dumpling tighter and whispered comfortingly, "Don't be afraid, sister will protect you." She could sense that this force was not malicious, but rather...like a call?

Dai Yao gripped the dagger tightly and walked forward cautiously.

Behind him, Nightshade clutched his wound, his face grim.

Xiaoxuan and Yuanqi followed closely behind Dai Yao with excitement, as if they had already seen the treasure within their grasp.

The deeper you go, the heavier the air becomes, and a peculiar fragrance spreads, making you feel refreshed and relaxed.

The little dumpling no longer seemed afraid, but instead showed a curious look and asked in a childish voice, "Sister, what's this smell? It smells so good!" Dai Yao also felt that the smell was somewhat familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had smelled it before.

Suddenly, a glimmer of light appeared ahead, its soft glow dispelling the surrounding darkness, and a huge stone platform came into view before them.

On the stone platform, a bead emitting a soft, shimmering light lay quietly.

"It's a Spirit Pearl!" Xiaoxuan exclaimed, her eyes filled with greed. "The legendary Spirit Pearl! It actually exists!" Yuan Qi was also excited. He pushed Xiaoxuan aside and walked impatiently toward the stone platform.

"its mine!"

Just as Yuan Qi was about to touch the spirit pearl, runes suddenly lit up around the stone platform, and a powerful energy fluctuation erupted instantly.

Caught off guard, Yuan Qi was blasted away and crashed heavily to the ground, spitting out blood.

"Damn it! What the hell is this thing!" Yuan Qi struggled to get up, his eyes filled with terror.

Xiaoxuan was also startled by this sudden change. She dared not make any rash moves and looked around warily.

Dai Yao, however, seemed to have expected this. She held the little dumpling and stood still, her eyes gleaming with a strange light.

The little boy suddenly tugged at Dai Yao's sleeve, pointed at the spirit pearl, and said in a childish voice, "Sister, I want that..."