Chapter 109 Goodbye Luo Li.

"It's time for us to get ready to go back," Xiao Chong whispered.

Zi Yan nodded, an adventurous glint in her eyes, "Okay."

The light of the space channel gradually dissipated, and Xiao Chong and Zi Yan appeared in a forest.

Surrounded by green trees, the air is filled with a fresh and moist scent, as if even breathing can cleanse the soul.

Not far in front of them, a clear spring was jumping happily, and the water droplets were sparkling in the sun, like pearls inlaid in nature.

"Finally back," Zi Yan exclaimed, her eyes full of curiosity and surprise.

Xiao Chong smiled lightly and responded: "It seems that we are right. We finally found it. But how will Luo Li appear?"

Before he finished speaking, a strange wave suddenly surged in the center of the spring, and then a woman in a light blue dress slowly rose up, like an elf born from the water.

The woman was Luo Li. Her eyes were clear and bright. When she looked at Xiao Chong and Zi Yan, a gentle smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"Welcome to the Lingquan Forest, Xiao Chong, Zi Yan. You have arrived earlier than I expected." Luo Li's voice was clear and pleasant, with a hint of unspeakable magic.

Xiao Chong took a step forward, handed over the Heart of Water Stone he was holding tightly in his hand, and said solemnly: "Luo Li, this is the Heart of Water Stone you wanted. I have fulfilled our agreement."

Luo Li took the Water Heart Stone, rubbed it gently, a hint of unconcealable joy flashed in her eyes: "Very good, this is exactly what I need. I admire your keeping your promise." She tilted her head slightly, her gaze resting on the spring water. The spring water seemed to feel the mood of its owner, and the water splashed more joyfully.

"In return, in addition to the treasures I promised you, I also have a special gift." Luo Li opened her red lips and took out a pair of glittering bracelets from her sleeves and handed them to the two. "This is a water amulet, which can enhance your sensitivity to the water element and your protection in the water. I hope it can help you in your future journey."

Xiao Chong took the water amulet and felt the gentle fluctuations of water elements flowing on it. A warm feeling surged in his heart. His eyes flashed with gratitude: "Luo Li, we will all remember your generosity and strength. This gift means a lot to us."

Luo Li smiled lightly, with a hint of tenderness in her eyes: "Xiao Chong, your determination and loyalty also impress me. Now, let's complete the final exchange."

As she spoke, she stretched out her hand, and a faint blue light appeared in her palm. It was a crystal clear bead that seemed to contain the mysteries of the entire ocean - the Breath of Water.

"Take it, this is what you deserve." Luo Li flicked the bead lightly, and the breath of water turned into a blue light, which fell steadily into Xiao Chong's hand. The moment he touched the bead, a cool feeling spread from the palm of his hand, which lifted his spirits.

"Thank you!" Xiao Chong whispered excitedly. He knew what this bead meant to him in mastering water magic. It would be the key to breaking through his bottleneck.

Xiao Chong clenched the water breath in his hand, feeling the powerful force contained in it, and his heart surged with unprecedented determination. He turned to Zi Yan, his eyes flashing with anticipation: "Zi Yan, are you ready? Our next stop is the desert."

Zi Yan nodded her head lightly, a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, but there was determination in her eyes: "As long as I walk with you, why should I be afraid of the wind and sand." The two smiled at each other and bowed deeply to Luo Li, thanking her for her gift and guidance.

Luo Li stood there, watching the two people's backs as they walked away, until they disappeared into the horizon. She whispered softly, "May the wind guide your direction, and may the water protect your journey."
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In the desert, yellow sand filled the sky, and the scorching sun made the world hot. Xiao Chong and Zi Yan wore long robes and veils, revealing only a pair of sharp eyes, and walked with difficulty in the endless sea of sand. "This place is simply a living hell." Zi Yan complained. Although her tone was relaxed, the fine beads of sweat on her forehead revealed her fatigue.

Xiao Chong pursed his lips, took out the Breath of Water from his arms, and gently rotated it: "With it, at least we don't have to worry about the water source." His words were full of confidence, and the Breath of Water seemed to give him great courage.

As they walked, a gust of wind suddenly blew up, and a sandstorm swept in like a roaring beast. Xiao Chong quickly deployed a water shield to surround the two of them tightly and block the flying sand. Zi Yan was surprised at his reaction speed and praised: "You have made great progress, Xiao Chong."

After the sandstorm, the two found strange patterns on the ground not far ahead, like ancient totems, which were the altar symbols they had learned about before.

"It seems that we have found it." Xiao Chong stared ahead, feeling both hopeful and uneasy. They approached slowly, and suddenly, the ground trembled, and a huge sandworm broke out of the ground, covering the sky and the sun.

"Guardian sandworm..." Zi Yan muttered to herself.

Xiao Chong gave the collected "Leaf Soul" and "Water Breath" to the statue guardian, the sandworm. The sandworm was very surprised by this. He did not expect that Xiao Chong and Zi Yan could bring these two things back so quickly.

The sandworm's huge jaws opened and closed gently, making a dull sound, like the ringing of an ancient bell, echoing in this desolate land.

"The Light of the Brightness, this is your final key, hidden in the illusion at the heart of the desert. There, time and space are intertwined and disordered, making it difficult for ordinary people to enter."

Xiao Chong's eyes condensed, and he looked at Zi Yan firmly, "No matter how difficult it is, for the hope of our people, we must get it."

Zi Yan smiled slightly and tightened the short blade in her hand. "Then let's go. Nothing can stop us."

Guided by the sandworm, the two went deep into the heart of the desert. The sun was scorching and the wind and sand were sharp, but their figures seemed unusually resolute in this chaos.

After several days of arduous journey, the scene before our eyes suddenly changed. A bright light rose from the horizon. It was the heart of the desert, the entrance to the legendary fantasy world.

"This is our destination." Xiao Chong stopped and looked at the unreal light, with both expectation and a hint of worry in his eyes.

Zi Yan lightly touched a grain of sand beside her, and the sand turned into flowing water, and then instantly solidified into ice. "It seems that we have stepped into the edge of the illusion."

Stepping into the fantasy world, the surrounding scenery changes rapidly, sometimes it is an endless sea of flowers, sometimes it is a towering snow-capped mountain, time and space have lost their meaning here. They have to be careful with every step they take to avoid getting lost in this eternal maze.

"What could this light we are looking for be?" Zi Yan asked doubtfully.

Xiao Chong shook his head, "I don't know either, but since it is a symbol of light, maybe it will be a dazzling gem, or... a ray of light that never goes out."

(End of this chapter)