bookcurios Chapter 234: Lost in the Mist
Chapter 234: Lost in the Mist
Gao Xingchen stared at Xiao Hei blankly, as if something had hit his heart gently. Xiao Hei's eyes were no longer as energetic as before, but were replaced by a deep and firm look, as if telling him: Don't give up, we can still fight!
Nan Li also sensed Xiao Hei's abnormality. She walked to Gao Xingchen and said softly, "Xiao Hei is encouraging you. He believes in you."
Gao Xingchen took a deep breath and looked down at Xiao Hei, his eyes gradually becoming firm. "You're right, I can't just give up like this." He stroked Xiao Hei's fur, his tone full of strength, "We can work together and overcome all difficulties!"
Seeing Gao Xingchen regain his spirits, Nan Li showed a barely perceptible smile. She knew that Gao Xingchen's inner confusion had not been completely eliminated, but he had taken an important step.
In order to help Gao Xingchen and Xiao Hei improve their strength, Nan Li specially invited Wu Xianren. Although Wu Xianren was usually crazy, he had unique insights in animal training. He carefully observed Xiao Hei's condition, asked Gao Xingchen about the problems he encountered in the competition, and finally developed a new training plan.
"Xiao Hei's speed and strength are pretty good, but he lacks actual combat experience, and he's not proficient in using his abilities." Immortal Wu said, stroking his beard, "I've designed a few formations for you that can simulate actual combat environments and help Xiao Hei improve his combat skills."
In the next few days, Gao Xingchen devoted himself to training. He and Xiao Hei shuttled through the formation together, constantly challenging themselves and honing their will. Xiao Hei performed well in the training. His speed, strength and reaction ability have been significantly improved, and he even learned several new attack skills.
However, Gao Xingchen could not get rid of the lingering confusion in his heart. He looked at Xiao Hei, who was sweating profusely on the training ground, and his heart was full of worry and uneasiness. He knew that there must be a powerful force hidden behind the leader Sun. With their current strength, it was probably far from enough.
"What are you worried about?" Nan Li came to Gao Xingchen at some point. Her voice was like a clear spring, soothing Gao Xingchen's inner anxiety.
Gao Xingchen raised his head and looked into Nanli's deep eyes, wanting to say something but stopping himself. He knew that Nanli would understand his worries, but he didn't know how to start. Nanli stood quietly beside Gao Xingchen, the afterglow of the setting sun falling on her jade-like face, adding a bit of softness to her coldness. She saw the haze between Gao Xingchen's eyebrows, but remained calm.
"You are afraid." Nan Li's voice was very soft, but like a stone, it created ripples in Gao Xingchen's heart.
Gao Xingchen smiled bitterly and shook his head. "I was just... wondering, can we really win? We know nothing about the forces behind Village Master Sun..."
Nanli didn't say anything, but just looked into the distance, as if he was seeing the distant past through the layers of mountains.
"I was once just like you, confused and afraid." Nan Li's voice seemed to come from far away, carrying the vicissitudes of time. "At that time, I was just an orphan who was at the mercy of others, struggling on the brink of life and death every day. I thought that as long as I had strong power, I could control my own destiny."
Gao Xingchen turned and looked at Nan Li. He knew that this seemingly indifferent woman had unknown pain and strength hidden deep in her heart.
"Then I met my master, who taught me that true strength does not come from strength, but from the heart." Nan Li retracted his gaze and looked at Gao Xingchen with a firm look in his eyes, "Faith and courage are the weapons to overcome all difficulties."
Gao Xingchen was silent. Nan Li's words were like a flash of lightning, illuminating his confused heart. Yes, if you don't even have the courage to fight, how can you defeat a strong enemy?
"Thank you, Nanli." Gao Xingchen took a deep breath, his eyes gradually becoming firm, "I will work hard, for myself and for all those who trust me."
Nan Li smiled slightly, patted Gao Xingchen on the shoulder, turned around and left, leaving only one sentence echoing in the mountains: "I believe you."
As night fell, Gao Xingchen returned to his room, thinking back to Nan Li's words, and a glimmer of hope ignited in his heart. He clenched his fists and secretly made up his mind to win the game!
However, just as he was about to embark on his journey again, the door was quietly pushed open, and a dark figure flashed in, placed a letter on the table, and then disappeared into the night.
Gao Xingchen opened the letter suspiciously, and saw a few lines of beautiful handwriting on it: "Be careful, Village Chief Sun, he has set a trap in the finals, you will face an unprecedented crisis..."
The letter slipped from Gao Xingchen's hand, his pupils suddenly contracted, and an inexplicable chill surged into his heart. What did the conspiracy of the village chief Sun and the warning of the mysterious letter mean? Gao Xingchen felt as if he had fallen into a huge whirlpool, and what was waiting for him would be an even more thrilling challenge...
Gao Xingchen tightly grasped the letter in his hand, his fingertips turning white. The beautiful handwriting on the letter was like a poisonous snake, crawling in his heart, leaving behind a cold fear. Village Chief Sun actually set a trap in the finals. What kind of trap could make the owner of this letter remind him so solemnly?
Unease entangled Gao Xingchen's heart like a vine. He fell weakly on the bed, and every word in the letter echoed in his mind. He tried to find the answer from it, but it only made him more irritable. He stood up suddenly, pushed open the door, and wanted to go to Nanli and Wu Xianren to discuss countermeasures.
"What's wrong?" Nan Li was practicing sword in the yard. When he saw Gao Xingchen running out in a panic, he put away his sword and stood there, with a hint of worry in his cold eyes.
Gao Xingchen took a deep breath and handed the letter to Nan Li: "Someone sent this to me."
Nan Li took the letter and quickly glanced through it, frowning slightly. Immortal Wu heard the noise and came over, took the letter and read it carefully, stroking his beard and pondering in silence.
"It seems that our village leader Sun will do anything to win the competition." Immortal Wu broke the silence with a hint of sarcasm in his tone.
"But what kind of trap will he use?" Gao Xingchen asked anxiously. Countless possibilities flashed through his mind, but were denied one by one.
"It's still uncertain, but we can prepare in advance." Nan Li analyzed calmly, "Where will the final be held?"
"It's the Misty Forest." Gao Xingchen replied, feeling even more uneasy. The terrain of the Misty Forest was complex and unpredictable. If Village Master Sun secretly set up an ambush, the consequences would be disastrous.
"Misty forest..." Wu Xianren repeated in a low voice, his brows furrowed, as if he had thought of something but couldn't grasp the clue.
"Without further delay, let's go to the Misty Forest now, try to understand the terrain, and be prepared for any consequences." Nan Li made a prompt decision.
Gao Xingchen and Wu Xianren nodded in agreement, and the three of them immediately set off for the Misty Forest.
As night fell, the Misty Forest was filled with thick fog, blocking out the moonlight and starlight, and it was pitch dark. Gao Xingchen, Nan Li, and Wu Xianren walked cautiously in the forest, vigilantly observing the surrounding environment.
"Be careful!" Nan Li suddenly shouted in a low voice, and the long sword in his hand was unsheathed. A cold light flashed, and a poisonous snake hiding behind a tree was cut into two pieces.
Gao Xingchen broke out in a cold sweat, and admired Nan Li's vigilance. However, the deeper he went into the forest, the more uneasy he felt, as if there was a pair of invisible eyes watching their every move in the dark.
After returning to his residence, Gao Xingchen lay on the bed, but he couldn't fall asleep. He looked out the window at the dark night sky, his heart full of confusion. He didn't know how powerful the enemy he was facing was, nor did he know if he could defeat them. He only knew that he had no way out and could only go on.
The foggy forest is full of dangers. Can Gao Xingchen find his way in the confusion? Who will win the battle between him and the village leader Sun? All of this is still unknown.
At this moment, Gao Xingchen didn't know that deep in his heart, a long-dormant power was quietly awakening...