As soon as I put it on, I met a sickly man

Chapter 116 The Curse Emerges

Xiaoxuan concentrated and held her breath, her slender eyebrows slightly furrowed, and her green eyes flashed with concentration, like the bright stars in the night sky.

She listened to the white fox's cry, which was sometimes high-pitched and sometimes low, like an ancient ballad or a mysterious spell, echoing in the valley.

The white fox paced back and forth, its snow-white tail sweeping the ground anxiously, its fluffy hair slightly standing up, as if foreshadowing the coming of some danger.

Ding Chen and Master Murong stood aside, waiting quietly, their eyes focused on Xiaoxuan, hoping that she could solve the white fox's prophecy.

"It said... the village... is cursed..." Xiaoxuan's voice trembled a little and her face turned pale. She seemed to understand what the white fox wanted to express.

She slowly raised her head, her eyes sweeping over the crowd, and said solemnly, "The white fox said that the village is under an ancient curse!"

"Curse?" Ding Chen and Master Murong exclaimed in unison, with expressions of disbelief on their faces.

"Yes," Xiaoxuan nodded, her tone firm. "The white fox said that this curse has existed for a long time, lurking deep in the village. Now, it is about to awaken..."

Xiaoxuan took a deep breath and continued, "Based on the white fox's description and the ancient legends I know, I speculate that the key clue to lifting the curse lies deep in the forbidden area!" Her eyes were bright, flashing with wisdom.

Ding Chen looked at Xiaoxuan. He held her hand tightly and gave her firm support: "Xiaoxuan, no matter what, I will stay by your side!"

Young Master Murong also stepped forward and bowed gracefully to Xiaoxuan. "Miss Xiaoxuan's wisdom is admirable. I am willing to do my best to help you lift the curse."

Xiaoxuan smiled confidently, a look of determination between her brows: "There is no time to lose, let's set off now!"

Xiaoxuan turned and walked towards the forbidden area. Ding Chen followed closely behind her, while Master Murong kept a certain distance and silently watched their backs.

Suddenly, Xiaoxuan stopped, turned around and said, "Wait..."

Young Master Murong's face suddenly turned gloomy, his brows furrowed. He glanced contemptuously at the guardian beast blocking his way and snorted coldly: "They are just some beasts, how dare they block my way!" Spiritual power surged around him, and a long sword flashing with cold light condensed in his hand, and he was about to break through by force.

Seeing this, Ding Chen quickly reached out to stop him: "Mr. Murong, don't be impulsive! These guardian beasts have been guarding the forbidden area for many years. There must be a reason for their existence. If you act rashly, it may cause greater trouble." His tone was steady, his eyes were like torches, and there was a wisdom light flashing in his deep eyes.

He carefully observed the guardian beasts' every move, trying to find their weaknesses or other ways to pass through.

Xiaoxuan stopped, stared at the two people who were on the verge of a fight, and sighed softly.

Her slender fingers gently stroked the white fox's soft fur. After a moment's hesitation, she slowly said, "Perhaps we can try another method." She pointed to the stone tablet behind the guardian beast, which was engraved with some ancient runes. "These runes seem to be some kind of ancient formation. Perhaps we can gain the guardian beast's approval by unlocking the formation."

Deep in the forbidden area, miasma filled the air, and the air was filled with a nauseating smell of decay.

The towering ancient trees blocked out the sun, making it difficult for the sunlight to penetrate. It was dark all around, as if entering another world.

The ground is covered with dead branches and leaves and rugged rocks, and you can easily fall if you are not careful.

The group moved forward cautiously, and every step seemed extremely difficult.

Ding Chen held Xiaoxuan's hand tightly, fearing that she would accidentally fall.

His palms were slightly sweaty and his heartbeat quickened a bit, but his face remained calm, giving Xiaoxuan the greatest sense of security.

Suddenly, Xiaoxuan felt a strange vibration coming from under her feet. She hurriedly stopped and her face changed slightly: "Wait..." She squatted down and carefully observed the changes in the ground. Her fingertips gently touched a protruding stone on the ground and muttered to herself: "What...what is this?"

Xiaoxuan sat cross-legged, stroking the white fox's soft fur with her slender fingers, muttering something.

Strands of light green light flowed out from her fingertips, like silk threads, and wrapped around the guardian beast.

The guardian beast's originally fierce gaze gradually softened, and it let out a low whimper, its huge body trembling slightly.

The green light became stronger and stronger, eventually forming a huge cocoon of light that completely enveloped the guardian beast.

After a moment, the green light dissipated, and the black mist on the guardian beast also disappeared, replaced by a gentle luster.

It lowered its proud head and rubbed Xiaoxuan's hand affectionately, as if expressing gratitude.

Ding Chen looked at this scene with his eyes full of amazement: "Xiaoxuan, you are so amazing!" He stepped forward, held Xiaoxuan's hand tightly, and passed the warmth of his palm to her.

Young Master Murong also walked over and bowed gracefully to Xiaoxuan: "Miss Xiaoxuan's medical skills are indeed well-deserved. I admire you." There was a hint of imperceptible loneliness in his tone.

"Let's go, let's keep moving forward." Xiaoxuan stood up with a confident smile on her face.

The road ahead is still bumpy, but with the guidance of the guardian beast, they are no longer confused.

Ding Chen bent down and motioned for Xiaoxuan to lie on his back: "Come on, I'll carry you."

Xiaoxuan smiled sweetly and gently lay on Ding Chen's broad back.

Feeling his solid back and strong heartbeat, a sweet warmth welled up in her heart.

Ding Chen carried her on his back and walked forward steadily, every step full of strength and security.

Young Master Murong followed them silently, looking at their intimate backs, with mixed feelings in his heart.

Led by their guardian beast, they passed through dense jungles, crossed turbulent rivers, and finally arrived at a mysterious valley.

In the center of the valley stands a huge stone gate, engraved with ancient and complex runes, exuding a mysterious atmosphere.

Xiaoxuan slid down from Ding Chen's back, walked to the stone gate, and carefully observed the runes on it.

"These runes..." She reached out and gently stroked the patterns on the stone door, frowning slightly. "I seem to have seen them somewhere..."

Ding Chen and Master Murong also came forward, looked at the runes on the stone gate, and fell into deep thought.

Suddenly, the guardian beast let out a low growl and turned to look at the entrance of the valley.

"Someone's coming..." Xiaoxuan's expression changed, and her tone became serious. "And, they don't have good intentions..."