I swept the Phoenix with the Onmyoji Shikigami

Chapter 236 An Incredible Night

When Shen Li left the camp for inspection, Mo Fang, as Shen Li's right-hand man, took on the task of escorting Xing'er back to the Bi Cang Palace.

However, along the way, Mo Fang seemed to have different thoughts. He tried to inspire Xing'er in his own way, but inadvertently touched Xing'er's sensitive self-esteem.

"Xing'er, you see that Lady Shen Li is busy every day. The safety of the entire tribe is on her shoulders. Since you want to share her worries, why don't you take action yourself?"

Mo Fang said as he walked, with a tone of pretended ease and teasing.

"You always follow behind Lady Shen Li like this. When will you really grow up? How can you make her feel at ease if you are like a baby who has not been weaned?"

Mo Fang's original intention of saying this was to inspire Xing'er's independence and enterprising spirit, but to Xing'er, it sounded a bit more derogatory and contemptuous.

Xing'er pursed his lips tightly, and a hint of stubbornness flashed in his eyes. He knew Shen Li's hard work and difficulties, and he also understood that he needed to grow up, but he never wanted to be seen as a weak person who relied on others and could not stand on his own.

"Master Mo Fang, although I am young, I also have my own dreams and pursuits. I remember the teachings of Master Shen Li in my heart. But searching for the secret realm of Yougu is my own decision, and it has nothing to do with whether I am weaned or not."

Xing'er's voice was firm and powerful. He stopped and looked directly into Mo Fang's eyes. "I will prove to you that I, Xing'er, am also capable of uncovering the mystery of the secret valley and helping Master Shen Li solve his problems."

Seeing this, Mo Fang was slightly stunned, and then a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

He realized that his words might be too harsh, but at the same time he also saw the precious courage and determination in Xing'er.

"Good boy, you have ambition! Since you have decided, then go ahead. But remember, safety comes first. Your safety is the best reward for Master Shen Li."

The moonlight was like water, gently sprinkling on the winding path. Xing'er was alone, walking on the mottled silver light, with both anxiety about the unknown and a desire for adventure in her heart.

He did not look back at the road he had come from, but just tightly held in his hand the note that was quietly left in Shen Li's bedroom. The few words on the note carried all his determination and reluctance.

"Shen Li, don't worry. I will definitely find the secret place in the valley. I have no idea when I will return. Please take care."

As the night deepened, the surrounding scenery became increasingly blurred. The stars shuttled through the woods, and each step seemed particularly heavy.

His heart was filled with doubts and puzzlement. Where exactly was the secret valley that the old man mentioned hidden? Why did he try so hard but still fail to find even a clue?

Finally, after the dual test of physical strength and will, Xing'er came to a desolate land.

Here, there is no longer the former greenery, only withered grass and the occasional whimpering of the night wind, which seems particularly desolate.

He looked around, found a relatively flat stone to sit on, and closed his eyes tiredly.

"Perhaps, I can only rest here tonight." Xing'er thought secretly in her heart, then took out dry food and water from her bag. After filling her stomach, she leaned against a stone and slowly fell asleep.

In his dream, he seemed to be in a mysterious fairyland, surrounded by clouds and mist, with towering mountains vaguely visible above the clouds. In the deepest part of this fairyland, there was a shining secret realm, which was exactly the secret valley he had dreamed of.

Xing'er excitedly wanted to get closer, but found herself blocked by an invisible force that she could not cross no matter how hard she tried.

Just when he was extremely anxious, an old and kind voice sounded in his ears: "Child, don't be impatient, the secret valley is not an ordinary place, you need to find it with your heart, not with your strength."

Xing'er suddenly woke up and found himself still lying on the stone in the desolate land. The night wind was still blowing, but his heart was more enlightened. He looked up at the starry sky, and the stars seemed to be guiding him in the direction he was going.

"Yes, I am too eager for quick success." Xing'er murmured to herself, stood up, brushed off the dust on her body, and reorganized her mood and luggage.

Xing'er sat quietly against the tree, waiting until dawn when he was ready to set off again.

The sky finally brightened, Xing'er opened her sleepy eyes and decided to move on.

After walking for another day and night, we still found nothing.

An incredible night quietly fell.

That night, he also leaned against the tree trunk and fell asleep in a daze.

Half asleep and half awake, he seemed to be in a bizarre world, and faintly heard the strange melody of horse hooves and wind.

He suddenly opened his eyes and saw a centaur, half man, half horse, covered in moonlight, moving through the woods at an incredible speed, leaving behind a string of flickering silver lights.

"Wait for me! Please tell me where is that?" Xing'er couldn't help but shout, then stood up and chased after it desperately.

After passing through the winding and complex forest path, Xing'er finally came to the open space gently embraced by the glow of fireflies. The fireflies were like stars, slowly flying towards an ancient tree trunk and finally disappeared into the tree hole.

Xing'er's curiosity was completely aroused. He gently approached the tree trunk, stretched out his trembling fingers, and gently touched the rough surface.

"This... How is this possible?" Xing'er whispered to himself. The moment his fingertips touched the tree trunk, the trunk suddenly burst into a dazzling light, wrapping his entire body in it. A strong suction force came, and Xing'er felt the world spinning, and then everything returned to calm.

When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in a whole new world. He looked around and saw jagged rocks of various shapes, like the most arbitrary sculptures of nature.

The forest was dense, and the leaves swayed gently in the breeze, making rustling sounds. In the sky, a giant bird with colorful feathers spread its wings and flew high, while on the ground, a strange beast resembling a unicorn strolled leisurely. Everything seemed so harmonious and incredible.

"This... is this the secret valley?" Xing'er murmured to himself, his voice echoing in the empty forest with a hint of disbelief and excitement.

Suddenly, a small spirit animal jumped out from the bushes. It had a fox-like body and butterfly-like wings. It jumped happily in front of Xing'er, as if welcoming him. Xing'er squatted down and stretched out his hand. The spirit animal jumped onto his hand without fear and gently touched the back of his hand with its wet little nose.

"Hey, little guy, are you one of us here too?" Xing'er asked with a smile.

He looked around and was deeply shocked by the scene before him. He stopped involuntarily and widened his eyes, trying to take in all this incredible scene.

"This...where is this?"

He muttered, his voice full of disbelief.

Suddenly, a bird with crystal clear wings landed lightly on his shoulder and looked at him curiously with its small black eyes, as if to say:

"Welcome to the secret realm of the valley, outsider."