Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan warily watched the Flower Sea, trying to locate the source of that silver-bell laughter. A girl in a light purple gauze dress slowly emerged from the flowers. Her skin was as fair as snow, and her eyes shone like stars in the night sky. She was as beautiful as an immortal maiden from a dream. Yet there was a hint of cunning in her gaze.
"You two little ones, how did you end up in the Misty Forest?" The girl tilted her head and asked with a giggle. Her voice was crisp and pleasant, as though it carried magic.
Chen Ruixuan blinked and answered curiously, "We received a letter saying there was a secret about the Chaos Depths here, so we came. Sis, who is she?"
Chen Siyu did not lower her guard. Clutching the Five-Colored Ribbon tightly, she said, "We do not know who you are either. Why are you here? And what is so strange about this Flower Sea?"
The girl covered her mouth and chuckled. "My name is Lingdie. I have lived here for a long time. As for this Flower Sea, without my guidance, you will not be able to get out. The fragrance of these flowers can make people lose their minds and fall into endless illusions."
Chen Siyu's heart stirred as she asked, "Then can you lead us through the Flower Sea? We truly want to learn the secret of the Chaos Depths."
Lingdie smiled slyly. "Sure, but you have to do me a favor. Deep within the Flower Sea is a Thousand-Year Spirit Flower guarded by a Guardian Beast. I need you to pick that spirit flower for me."
Upon hearing that, Chen Ruixuan hesitated. "But there is a Guardian Beast there. Won't it be dangerous?"
Lingdie patted her chest. "Do not worry. That Guardian Beast may be powerful, but the two of you are so capable that you will definitely be fine. As long as you help me get the spirit flower, I will not only lead you through the Flower Sea, but also tell you some clues about Chaos."
Chen Siyu pondered for a moment. Thinking this might be an opportunity to uncover the secrets of Chaos, she nodded and agreed. "Fine, we will help you. But you must promise that once we get the spirit flower, you will keep your word."
Lingdie laughed happily. "No problem. I, Lingdie, always keep my word. Follow me."
Lingdie carefully led the siblings into the Flower Sea. Strangely, the floral fragrance seemed to weaken wherever they passed. The three moved through the sea of flowers, while the blossoms around them swayed gently with their footsteps as though they were alive.
Suddenly, an earth-shaking roar came from ahead, and a massive Guardian Beast appeared before them. It resembled a lion, its entire body covered in sharp spikes. Its eyes were like two burning flames, radiating immense pressure.
"That is the one guarding the Thousand-Year Spirit Flower. Be careful," Lingdie whispered as she hid behind Chen Siyu.
Chen Siyu shielded Chen Ruixuan behind her and rapidly formed hand seals. The Five-Colored Ribbon instantly transformed into a thick rope and shot toward the Guardian Beast, trying to bind its limbs. Chen Ruixuan refused to be outdone. He pulled out his slingshot, condensed a pellet filled with powerful spiritual energy, and fired it at the Guardian Beast's eyes.
After being attacked, the Guardian Beast roared in fury. It forcefully broke free from the Five-Colored Ribbon, then stomped hard. The ground instantly split apart, and sharp rocks burst from beneath the earth, stabbing toward the siblings. Chen Siyu hurriedly pulled Chen Ruixuan and Lingdie aside to evade them while directing the Five-Colored Ribbon to attack the Guardian Beast once more.
Just as the two sides reached a stalemate, Lingdie's expression suddenly changed, and a sinister smile curled across her lips. While Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan focused all their strength on dealing with the Guardian Beast, she quietly circled behind them, preparing to launch a sneak attack...
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