Mowenjie stared at Huang Ling'er and her companions beside her, filled with pity and worry in his heart. Huang Ling'er's delicate face now appeared somewhat pale, with weariness and fear in her eyes; the others were also a mess, exhausted. Although Mowenjie deeply felt pain for their fate, he was well aware that danger lurked everywhere here and it was not a place to stay for a long time.
"Everyone, we must leave this place immediately!" Suppressing the unease in his heart, Mowenjie spoke with a calm and resolute tone, "Only when we find a safe place can everyone rest properly." After saying this, he led the way forward, at the same time not forgetting to look back to check on the others behind him, fearing that someone might lag behind or encounter an accident.
Only those several women with graceful figures and varying personalities, such as Huang Ling'er, Jiang Yurou, Xiao Ay Wen, Ding Yan, Tuo Ying, Qin Xiao Die, and Cao Chunling, heard that Mo Wenjie was leaving without even a moment's hesitation. They stood up immediately and followed him without hesitation to leave this place behind.
Huang Ling'er was as light as a swallow, wearing a long yellow dress that swayed with the wind, like an immortal descending from heaven; Jiang Yurou was gentle and charming, her light blue robe making her even more delicate and alluring; Xiao Ay Wen was imposing and radiant, her black combat outfit encasing her slender figure and giving her a professional and decisive aura; Ding Yan was playful and cute, her pink dress making her look like a blooming peach flower; Tuo Ying had a unique flavor of the foreign land, the colorful attire highlighting her distinctive charm; Qin Xiao Die was delicate and dainty, with white skirts adding to her purity and charm; Cao Chunling was dignified and graceful, with deep purple magnificence enhancing her high-minded temperament.
Thus, the seven of them, some walking swiftly and others with slow, graceful steps, closely followed behind Mo Wenjie, creating a picturesque sight.
Mo Wenjie led the women for a long time, and finally came to a valley entrance. The entrance was surrounded by clouds and mist, faintly revealing a mysterious aura. Mo Wenjie was on guard, but he couldn't sense any malevolent intentions.
"Although it looks secluded, it may be a good place for a temporary rest," Mo Wenjie said softly.
As soon as they stepped into the valley, the scenery around them changed dramatically. The once desolate landscape turned into a scene of blooming flowers, resembling a fairyland, with an ancient and elegant pavilion nestled within.
The women gasped in admiration as an old man with white hair slowly emerged. "Young man, that you could bring your fellow companions here is not an easy task."
Mo Wenjie stepped forward and bowed, "Senior, I don't know what this place is?"
The old man smiled, "This is Lingyin Valley, a sanctuary I have set up for those who wish to escape the bustle of the world. Since you have come, you may as well rest and recover here in peace."
Mo Wenjie's heart was filled with excitement, and he couldn't contain the thrill in his heart. He quickly turned his gaze to the other women around him. When their gazes met, each of them could see the excitement and relieve expression deep in their eyes.
The heavy burden that had been weighing on their hearts seemed to vanish in an instant. The exhausting travel, fatigue, and the constant fear that had plagued their hearts for so long found a moment's respite here. Their nerves, which had been tightly strung, gradually loosened, and their bodies relaxed as if they were immersed in a tranquil and harmonious atmosphere.
Especially Huang Ling'er, her face, which was originally pale and emaciated, now quietly flushed with a faint blush. This blush was as charming and lovely as the blossoming peach blossoms in spring, and also like the first ray of dawn piercing through the clouds at dawn, bringing endless warmth and hope to people.
The crowd watched as Huang Ling'er's face, which was long absent of a rosy hue, now faintly flushed. It seemed like hope was shining again on every one of them, dispelling the previous darkness.
The white-haired elder led the group into the pavilion. The pavilion was elegantly decorated and exuded a faint fragrance. After thanking the elder, Mo Wenjie arranged for the women to rest. Huang Ling'er walked over to the window and gazed out at the brilliant flower sea outside, her heart filled with endless emotions.
Mo Wenjie approached the elder and asked whether this place could truly avoid all dangers. The elder smiled but said nothing, merely tapping his finger on the table, where a map appeared. The map was marked with some strange locations, with Lingyin Valley like a pearl hidden within.
As night fell, twinkling lights appeared here and there in the valley. After restoring some of their energy, the women gathered together to chat and joke. Suddenly, a meteor shot across the sky and directly plunged into a hidden cave in the valley. Mo Wenjie decided to go check it out, and the women wanted to follow.
As they approached the secluded pond, a powerful spiritual energy wave spread out. A stone platform rose from the center of the pond, and an ancient scroll was placed on it. Mo Wenjie reached out to touch the scroll, and in an instant, brilliant light blazed forth. The scroll unfurled, and its characters shone with golden light; it was a martial cultivation scripture that had been lost for ages.
As the group entered Lingyin Valley, they gradually came to understand that it was not just a simple refuge. It was more like the starting point of the turning wheel of fate, the beginning of an adventure filled with unknowns and surprises.
And the ancient scripture hidden deep in the valley, emitting a mysterious glow, became the focus of everyone's attention. Everyone could feel the faint, powerful energy waves emanating from the scripture. It seemed as if as long as they could grasp its secrets, they might be able to completely free themselves from the external threats that had been looming over them all along.
At this moment, the group's emotions were both tense and excited. They knew that the opportunity in front of them was once in a lifetime. If they missed this chance, they might never find such a precious glimmer of hope again.
At this moment, everyone couldn't resist the excitement and anticipation in their hearts. Their eyes shone brightly, and they were eager to get started. They secretly thought in their hearts that they must put their all into uncovering the incredible energy and secrets hidden behind the mysterious scripture. Everyone seemed to be preparing for an adventure filled with unknowns and dangers, both tensely and excitedly.
Some people clenched their fists tightly, as if they were going to gather all their strength into one; some took a deep breath, adjusting their breathing rhythm, letting their hearts gradually calm down so that they could better face the various challenges that might arise next; and some whispered to each other about their views and guesses on this exploration mission, encouraging and cheering each other up. The whole scene was lively and exciting.
At this moment, Mo Wenjie's heart was like a turbulent sea, unable to contain the surging excitement within him. He quickly moved, without hesitation, taking Huang Ling'er's delicate little hand in his, and then called for Jiang Yurou, Xiao Ay Wen, Ding Yan, Tuo Bai Yingying, Qin Xiaodie, and Cao Chunling to gather around as well. All present were filled with curiosity and anticipation, and their eyes fell together upon the mysterious scripture.
Mo Wenjie took a deep breath, calmed himself, and carefully opened the scripture. In an instant, an ancient and mysterious aura surged forth, as if the scripture contained an endless amount of secrets waiting to be explored by them. Everyone stopped breathing, afraid of missing any detail.
As Mo Wenjie turned each page, the text and patterns within the scripture gradually revealed themselves to the group. The obscure sentences were as intricate as a maze, yet seemed to conceal some hidden pattern; while the exquisite illustrations were vividly lifelike, as if they were about to leap off the pages. Everyone widened their eyes and focused intently on the scripture, trying to decipher its profound meaning.
While the group was deep in thought, Huang Ling'er pointed to a pattern on a page and exclaimed, "Look, doesn't this look like the large rock at the entrance of the valley?" The others crowded around and saw that it indeed bore a resemblance. Mo Wenjie's mind sparkled with an idea; could this scripture be intricately connected to Lingyin Valley? So he searched throughout the valley according to the pattern shown in the scripture.
After searching for a long time, they finally came to a cave entrance. The cave door was tightly shut, and the surrounding area was filled with thick spiritual energy. Mo Wenjie tried to infuse spiritual energy into the stone door, and the door slowly opened. Inside, there were rows of jade bottles that shone with golden light. After opening one of the bottles, a thick and nourishing spiritual energy flowed out.
The old man appeared at this moment, smiling and said: "This ancient scripture is actually a guide for Lingyin Valley. If you can unlock its secrets, you will get the treasure in the valley and enhance your cultivation level. However, only one bottle of elixir can be taken each time, and you cannot be greedy." Hearing this, everyone thanked the old man one by one.
Mo Wenjie carefully held the transparent, crystal-clear jade bottle that emitted a faint spiritual glow, and walked to the women. With a smile on his face, he gently opened the lid, and a refreshing aroma immediately spread out. He then poured out a series of round, smooth pills with luster like pearls from the bottle and distributed them to each woman one by one.
The women took the pills, holding them in their mouths with expectant eyes. As soon as they touched their tongues, the pills dissolved into a cool, sweet liquid that smoothly flowed down their throats and into their stomachs. Then, they felt a powerful and gentle force rapidly spreading through their bodies, expanding their meridians and causing the spiritual energy in their dantians to wildly surging.
As time went on, the feeling became more intense. The women were delighted to find that their cultivation bases were increasing at an astonishing rate. The bottlenecks that had been causing them trouble seemed fragile and easily surmounted.
Feeling the increasing strength of the spiritual energy within them, the women's faces were filled with excitement and joy. However, they did not become arrogant because of this, knowing that the path of cultivation was long and difficult, requiring persistent effort. So under Mo Wenjie's leadership, the group decided to continue staying in this mysterious and tranquil Lingyin Valley, focusing on mastering the remaining parts of the precious scripture and utilizing the abundant resources in the valley to enhance their strength.
In the days that followed, Lingyin Valley became the ideal place for the women to cultivate. The valley was rich in spiritual energy and was dotted with various rare herbs. There were also some ancient ruins hidden within, waiting to be explored and discovered by people. Every morning, as the first rays of sunlight bathed the valley, the women would get up early and begin their daily cultivation under the rising sun.
Some of the women sat cross-legged on the large rocks by the stream, focusing their minds to breathe in the spiritual energy from nature; some ventured into the mountains to seek out rare herbs for concocting more advanced elixirs to aid their cultivation; and others wandered through the ruins, trying to solve riddles left by ancestors and gain more insights into cultivation.
And Mo Wenjie would occasionally explain the difficult points and key ideas in the scripture, sharing his own cultivation experiences with everyone. In this atmosphere of unity, mutual help, and shared progress, everyone was filled with motivation, and life was both fulfilling and full of endless hope.
