Luo Li's worries

Chapter 13: Luo Li's worries. After resolving the minor conflict, Mu Chen and Luo Li continued strolling through the Illusory Flower Sea. The spiritual flowers around them still shone with dazzling colors, and fireflies flitted among the blossoms. Yet Luo Li's expression gradually grew grave. Her worries over her family's mission followed her like a shadow, and now she could no longer keep them bottled up. She wanted to confide in Mu Chen. They reached a quiet corner surrounded by pale purple spiritual flowers, whose gentle glow looked like stars scattered across the ground. Noticing that something was wrong, Mu Chen stopped and looked at Luo Li with concern. "Luo Li, what's wrong? You seem to have something on your mind." Luo Li bit her lip lightly and looked up at him, her eyes full of worry. "Mu Chen, I've always been worried about my family's mission. You know that the Ancient Codex our family guards holds enough power to change the world of the Spirit Road. This mission is so heavy, and I feel the responsibility on my shoulders growing greater and greater. The pressure is becoming harder and harder to bear." Mu Chen took Luo Li's hand, offering her strength and support. "Luo Li, I know this mission is difficult, but you're not facing it alone. I'll always be by your side. Tell me exactly what's worrying you." Luo Li sighed softly. "Our family has always guarded the codex, but as time passes, more and more outsiders have been prying into our affairs. Those evil forces will stop at nothing to obtain its power. I'm afraid they'll find our family's secluded home and attack. If the codex falls into their hands, the consequences would be unimaginable." Mu Chen frowned slightly. He understood Luo Li's concerns. To those evil