Inside Lan Xiao's tent, the atmosphere was slightly heavy. Lan Xiao sat at the table, his brows furrowed, deep in thought. Shen Ying sat quietly beside him, listening attentively to the reports from her subordinates.

Several subordinates stood respectfully in front, and one of them spoke first to report: "Chief, as you instructed, we kept an eye on the ruins and discovered that the chief of the Yanyang tribe appeared there with a man named Gao Su."

Shen Ying was somewhat surprised, because the plot stated that the villains would appear to steal the male protagonist's discovery, but judging from their words, it seemed the villains had been keeping an eye on the ruins for a while. What was going on? Was there some hidden secret?

Another person added, "Judging from their appearance, they seem to be urgently searching for something, like a treasure from an ancient civilization."

The third person added, "Moreover, from their fragmented conversations, we also heard them mention unlocking the secrets of some civilization."

Upon hearing these words, Lan Xiao's eyes instantly became even more profound, like the sea. He slowly raised his hand and gently gestured for his subordinates to step back.

Seeing that everyone had left, Shen Ying immediately asked curiously, "Why did you send people to monitor that ruin?"

Lan Xiao turned to look at Shen Ying, his eyes full of tenderness: "It's because there's something extremely dangerous hidden there, and it was that thing that caused the complete destruction of a civilization."

Shen Ying was greatly surprised. She knew about the secrets of the ancient civilization from the game's introduction, but how did Lan Xiao know? With doubts in her mind, she blurted out, "How exactly did you know?"

"Because I am a witness to the destruction of that civilization, and the only survivor." Lan Xiao's clear and gentle tone carried an indescribable indifference.

Lan Xiao's gaze was deep and distant, as if piercing through endless time. He slowly opened up that long-sealed past to Shen Ying without any concealment.

"At that time, people sensed that a crisis was coming and placed their hopes on us, the young people who were selected. We were all put into hibernation devices developed using the most advanced technology at the time."

The hibernation device was placed in what people considered the safest place, but the disaster was extremely severe. Everyone else inside the hibernation device died in the accident, and only I survived. "Tens of thousands of years later, a chance energy fluctuation unintentionally awakened me." Blue Owl's voice was low.

“Therefore, the things inside that ruin cannot be taken out.” Lan Xiao’s tone was calm, yet it revealed unwavering determination.

Shen Ying was quite moved, never expecting that Lan Xiao had such a bizarre experience.

Imagine someone sleeping for tens of thousands of years, only to wake up to find everything changed and they were all alone. What must they have felt back then? Shen Ying tried to put herself in that shoes, but she couldn't figure it out no matter what she did.

Shen Ying then realized that, as mentioned in the plot, the villain was about to clash with the male lead, Gao Su. This meant that the crucial moment for her to complete her mission was approaching.

Thinking of this, Shen Ying couldn't help but feel a little lost. The game was getting closer and closer. She secretly glanced at Lan Xiao's exquisite profile and felt a dull pain in her heart.

Seemingly sensing Shen Ying's change in mood, Lan Xiao quickly turned to look at her, his expression as gentle as ever. He gently took Shen Ying's hand and asked softly, "What's wrong? Are you suddenly unhappy?"

Shen Ying was surprised by the other person's insight. She quickly shook her head and forced a smile, "No, what do I have to be unhappy about? You are the one who is. What are you thinking about? You're thinking so seriously."

Lan Xiao smiled slightly and gently pulled Shen Ying up from her seat, saying, "I'm thinking about what to make for you tonight. Let's go home."

In the past few days, Lan Xiao gave Shen Ying a day off. However, he himself always seemed mysterious, leaving early and returning late every day, seemingly busy with something.

Shen Ying was full of doubts, and when she asked him, he just smiled and did not answer.

While resting at home, Shen Ying often has close friends visiting her, who take her to admire the newly picked flowers. The two chat and admire the flowers, and time flies by unnoticed.

Sometimes, elders in the clan would ask her to help gather herbs in the back mountains when they were feeling unwell. Occasionally, children would run over, clinging to her and begging her to tell them stories, holding on tightly and refusing to let go.

That day, Shen Ying wanted to stroll around the central square. Just as she was about to approach, she saw a group of tribesmen having a minor "dispute" not far away.

Left with no other choice, she went to check on them, only to be pestered by the tribespeople who insisted that she help mediate. The days seemed ordinary, yet they were rather busy; Shen Ying couldn't help but secretly think that it would have been better not to have a holiday at all.

As the moon rose, Lan Xiao returned. He suddenly embraced Shen Ying tenderly and whispered in her ear, "Shen Ying, marry me!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Ying froze on the spot, her mind seemingly going blank. It took her a long time to gradually come back to her senses.

Under Lan Xiao's intense gaze, filled with both anticipation and slight nervousness, her cheeks flushed, her lips trembled slightly, and she slowly nodded.

Upon seeing this, Lan Xiao's face immediately broke into a bright, sunny smile, his excitement overflowing. He suddenly hugged Shen Ying tightly, cheered, lifted her high in the air, and spun her around joyfully.

Then, he gazed lovingly at Shen Ying, slowly leaned down, and kissed her tenderly yet firmly. At that moment, time seemed to stand still for them, and the whole world consisted only of their heartbeats and breaths.

Shen Ying was filled with surprise, joy, and shyness, her heart brimming with anticipation and emotion. However, in this blissful moment, a sense of unreality also welled up within her.

She never imagined she was getting married, but sadly, she was currently in a game, and her parents, relatives, and friends weren't around to witness her happy moment. She longed to share this joy and sweetness with them.

On her wedding day, Shen Ying was woken up from her sleep by the tribe's girls and aunts.

They surrounded Shen Ying, their laughter echoing through the air. Some combed her hair, weaving beautiful braids with colorful silk threads; others applied rouge made from fresh flowers to make her face even more radiant; still others selected accessories for her, placing bone necklaces and earrings on her body, adding a touch of unique charm.

A grand wedding is being held in the central square of the Dark Abyss Tribe.

Colorful flags fluttered, flowers bloomed, and people's laughter echoed in the air.

Blue Owl wore a long robe meticulously sewn from precious animal hides, adorned with colorful feathers and glittering gems, showcasing his bravery and majesty.

His hair was neatly tied up, and his face was beaming with a happy and expectant smile.

Shen Ying wore a pure white animal skin cloak, its edges inlaid with delicate bone ornaments, making her look like a holy fairy. A wreath of fresh flowers adorned her head, making her even more beautiful.

At the wedding, a bonfire blazed brightly, illuminating everyone's faces.

The tribespeople danced joyfully around the campfire, singing ancient blessing songs.

The elders stepped forward to offer their sincerest blessings to Lan Xiao and Shen Ying.

Holding fruits symbolizing many children and blessings, they wished the couple a sweet and happy life with many children and grandchildren.

Children weaved through the crowd, scattering flower petals and adding even more joy to this happy moment.

Lan Xiao gently took Shen Ying's hand, his eyes filled with deep affection and tenderness.

He whispered, "From now on, I will always protect you and make you happy forever." Shen Ying was moved to tears and nodded slightly in response to his vow.

Witnessed by everyone, Lan Xiao and Shen Ying walked hand in hand to the campfire and slowly circled it, symbolizing that their love, like the campfire, would never be extinguished.

The entire wedding was filled with warmth and joy. It was a simple yet extremely solemn wedding that witnessed the happy moment of Lan Xiao and Shen Ying.

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