Shen Ying's breathing became a little rapid. She secretly rejoiced, "Since coming to this world, my physical strength seems to have improved a lot. I was actually able to climb to such a high place. Hehe, it seems that the ordeal along the way has been quite a workout." Shen Ying made the best of a bad situation.

The white-haired youth suddenly turned sharp and pulled Shen Ying into his arms. Caught off guard, Shen Ying's heart raced and her cheeks flushed. She then began to struggle, whispering, "What are you doing!"

But the white-haired youth held her tightly, his gentle yet slightly magnetic voice softly whispering in her ear: "Don't move."

Shen Ying immediately quieted down and obediently leaned against him, the air around them seeming to become ambiguous.

After a while, the white-haired youth released Shen Ying. In his hand, he held a brightly colored, highly venomous snake with its tongue flicking.

The moment Shen Ying saw the snake, her hair stood on end, she gasped, and her mouth formed an "O" shape, but she dared not make a sound. She unconsciously leaned closer to the white-haired young man.

The white-haired youth gently patted her back, his lips close to her ear, and whispered comfortingly, "Don't be afraid, it's all over now."

Shen Ying was still shaken when she looked up at the white-haired youth.

The white-haired youth swiftly and decisively killed the venomous snake with his knife, then carefully observed the movements under the tree. Only after confirming that the tribespeople were gone did he look at Shen Ying and whisper, "Hold me tight."

Before Shen Ying could react, the white-haired youth had already leaped down with her in his arms. The moment they landed, Shen Ying only felt a gust of wind, and her feet were already firmly on the ground.

She looked at the white-haired young man in surprise and couldn't help but whisper, "Such a tall tree, you just jump off like that? Won't your feet hurt?"

The white-haired youth smiled slightly, did not answer, and pulled her away in another direction.

After running for a while, Shen Ying's speed gradually slowed down. The white-haired youth frowned slightly, and without saying a word, he once again pulled her into his arms, and they sped through the forest like the wind.

As Shen Ying felt the whistling wind in her ears, she was filled with amazement at the white-haired youth's skill.

As night fell, the white-haired youth carried Shen Ying and ran all the way to a rather large place. It was bustling with people. Elderly people with white hair sat together, talking quietly; playful children darted through the crowd, their laughter ringing out; strong young men were either busy carrying goods or discussing things in small groups; and beautiful women sat together, doing needlework and chatting about everyday matters.

Upon seeing the white-haired youth, the people all showed respect and greeted him warmly: "Chief, you're back!"

Shen Ying's eyes widened in surprise as she curiously looked around. She saw that the houses were arranged in a pleasing, orderly fashion, simple yet full of life. Around the campfire, warm smiles radiated from the faces of the people, as if this were a harmonious extended family.

Shen Ying sighed inwardly, never expecting that in this mysterious place, the white-haired youth would be such a highly respected leader.

The white-haired youth appeared, carrying Shen Ying, amidst the respectful gazes of the crowd. At that moment, a lively young man ran over and asked the white-haired youth curiously, "Chief, is this your future partner?"

Just as Shen Ying was about to explain, the white-haired young man nodded and led the bewildered Shen Ying through the bustling crowd toward his residence.

They arrived at a relatively secluded wooden cabin, nestled amidst lush greenery. The cabin wasn't large, but it was remarkably exquisite. Vibrant vines climbed all around, adding a touch of life and mystery to the cabin.

Stepping inside, the furnishings were simple yet cozy. A wooden bed sat in the corner, covered with soft animal hides. Beside the bed was a simple wooden cabinet, holding some books and miscellaneous items. In the center of the room was a wooden table with several chairs, and an oil lamp lit on the table, its dim light making the whole room feel exceptionally warm.

The white-haired youth gently put Shen Ying down and said with a smile, "Rest here for a while."

Shen Ying curiously looked around the room, her face slightly flushed as she recalled the scene from earlier. She lowered her head, bit her lip, then looked up at the white-haired young man and asked, "Why didn't you deny what that young man asked you?"

The white-haired youth looked at her with a hint of a smile in his eyes and slowly said, "Here, once you are considered a couple, you will receive everyone's blessings and protection. This will give you more freedom and make you safer here."

Shen Ying was surprised and touched. The other person was being so kind to a stranger like her. She said softly, "I see, but this is too much..."

The white-haired young man suddenly approached her and said gently, "This is also my inner expectation."

Shen Ying's heart pounded even harder, and she asked instinctively, "Why? We just met, didn't we?"

The white-haired youth, with his deep gaze, slowly said, "Perhaps what you thought was a first meeting was a reunion."

Shen Ying's eyes widened, her face full of confusion, and she muttered to herself, "What does this mean? I don't understand at all."

She frowned, trying to find the answer in the white-haired youth's expression, but all she saw were his unfathomable eyes, as if they held countless secrets.

Shen Ying couldn't help but press, "Can you explain yourself clearly? This is completely baffling. Have you mistaken me for someone else?" Or does he know the original owner of this body? Is he mistaking me for her?

The white-haired youth smiled slightly, gently reached out to help Shen Ying tuck a stray strand of hair behind her ear, and said softly, "Don't worry, you'll understand slowly in time."

Shen Ying's face instantly turned bright red, and her heart pounded. But she forced her eyes wide open, determined not to lose face, and said defiantly, "Hmph, fine, don't tell me then, I don't care anyway!" After all, she was the original owner of this body now, so there was no question of deception.

The white-haired youth couldn't help but chuckle as he looked at her.

Considering her status as an abandoned woman from her tribe, Shen Ying decided to stay put for now, as it would be safer to remain with the white-haired young man. Only when she was safe could she have time to think about how to find the villain.

After a while, Shen Ying seemed to suddenly remember something and asked, "By the way, I still don't know your name."

The white-haired youth looked at her and said with a smile, "Many people here call me Blue Owl."

Shen Ying softly repeated, "Blue Owl..."

Lan Xiao nodded, his eyes gentle.

"By the way, what tribe is this? They all call you chief. Are you the chief of this tribe?" Shen Ying asked curiously.

In fact, what she was thinking was to first find some topics to chat about, get closer to the other party, and then naturally inquire about the Dark Abyss, the villainous force mentioned in the game's introduction.

But she never expected that she would be saved by the villain by a twist of fate. Now she didn't even need to rack her brains to find out about the "Dark Abyss," because she was already inside it. And the person in front of her was the leader of the Dark Abyss.

Upon hearing the other party's answer, Shen Ying asked again in disbelief, "You mean, this is the Dark Abyss?"

Lan Xiao nodded and asked softly, "Yes, what's wrong?"

Shen Ying wasn't entirely sure about her luck, so she continued, "Excuse me, are there any other tribes called Dark Abyss?"

Lan Xiao shook his head: "No."

Shen Ying thought to herself, "Okay, Lady Luck is really on my side. I'm actually right next to the villain. All I have to do now is follow him obediently until he faces the male lead. At the right moment, I'll say a few good words for the male lead, and my mission will be successfully completed! Haha! This is perfect!! I can just relax and be a couch potato now."

However, Shen Ying had clearly forgotten that she was now in a prehistoric civilization fraught with danger and shrouded in mystery. Here, unknown dangers could strike at any moment, various forces were intertwined, and the rules of survival and struggle were unpredictable. Being a lazy bum wasn't so easy!

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