After that thrilling, life-and-death battle with the void beasts, Li Mingyang and his team, dragging their exhausted and wounded bodies and going through untold hardships, finally successfully returned to the ground world.

According to the original plan, they planned to find a safe place to rest and recuperate before setting off again to continue the journey full of unknown dangers but full of expectations to find ancient ruins. After all, there may be more unimaginable challenges and opportunities waiting for them ahead.

But no one expected that when Li Mingyang rushed home in a panic, ready to happily report to his family that he was safe, he would see such a horrible and heartbreaking scene. The green and vibrant grass in front of his house was now covered with broken furniture and clothes scattered around, as if it had been baptized by a terrible storm. The door that was originally closed was now wide open, like a giant beast with its bloody mouth opened wide, ruthlessly devouring all life in the house.

When Li Mingyang entered the house with trembling legs, a strong and pungent smell of blood hit him in the face, almost suffocating him. Looking closely, he saw that the whole house was in a mess, and the smell of death was everywhere. What made Li Mingyang feel most heartbroken and unbearable was that the bodies of his beloved parents were lying alone and quietly in the middle of the living room. Their bodies were covered with shocking and fatal wounds, and the blood had already dyed the floor under them red, forming a pool of dark red blood. This scene was like a sharp knife that pierced Li Mingyang's heart fiercely, and he almost fainted from the pain. Obviously, this was not an ordinary accident or fight, but a carefully planned, cold and cruel bloody massacre!

"No——" With a heart-wrenching scream, Li Mingyang fell to his knees as if struck by lightning. With trembling hands, he tightly hugged his parents' cold and stiff bodies, and tears flowed uncontrollably like a flood.

At this moment, it was as if the whole world had frozen and time had stopped. Li Mingyang had always been a strong, brave, and fearless person, but at this moment, all his strength collapsed in an instant and turned into nothing. His heart was torn to pieces by pain and sorrow, and every tear that fell seemed to be telling of the unspeakable sorrow deep in his heart.

At this time, Ayun and Lili were standing quietly outside the door, witnessing this heartbreaking scene. Both of them were stunned. In their memory, Li Mingyang has always been synonymous with calmness and composure. Even in the face of great difficulties and dangers, he can remain calm. However, at this moment, he showed such strong emotional fluctuations, and the grief and anger that penetrated deep into his bones made people feel moved.

"Who is it? Who did it?" Li Mingyang raised his head, his eyes bloodshot and wide open, and roared at the sky. His voice echoed in the air, carrying endless resentment and determination.

Ah Yun walked forward slowly, wanting to comfort Li Mingyang, but when she saw the face twisted by extreme anger, she swallowed the words back. Lily stood silently by, biting her lips tightly, her eyes full of sympathy and worry.

"I swear, no matter what the cost, even if it takes my last breath, I will find the murderer who killed my parents!" Li Mingyang stood up suddenly, clenched his fists, and his joints turned white due to excessive force. His eyes were firm and sharp, like two swords burning with the fire of revenge, piercing straight into the distance, as if they could penetrate all obstacles.

"Even if I have to chase them to the ends of the earth, even if I have to travel thousands of miles, I will never let them go! I must make these evildoers pay with blood!" Li Mingyang's roar echoed in the room for a long time, shocking everyone. At this moment, he had only one belief in his heart: to avenge his parents!

Ayun and Lily looked at each other, and at that moment, there seemed to be an invisible tacit understanding between the two of them. They knew very well that at this critical moment, the most important thing was to fully support Li Mingyang and give him endless courage and strength.

Ah Yun stared at Li Mingyang with a sharp gaze, and said in an extremely firm tone: "We are with you! No matter what difficulties and obstacles are waiting for us ahead, we will stand side by side and face them bravely together."

Lily nodded slightly to show her agreement. She continued, "That's right, Li Mingyang, we will definitely help you find out the truth, let those who have done so many evil things be severely punished by the law, and bring justice to the world."

Hearing the sincere words from his two best friends, Li Mingyang felt a warm current in his heart, and his confused and anxious heart instantly became resolute. He took a deep breath, and his eyes revealed an unprecedented determination. Because he knew clearly that this road to seeking the truth was destined to be not smooth, but for his parents who died unjustly and for the persistent belief in justice in his heart, he would go on without hesitation even if the road ahead was full of thorns.

In the following days, Li Mingyang, like a fearless warrior, led Ayun and Lili on this arduous investigation journey. They worked tirelessly and visited every corner of the city. Whether it was the bustling streets of the downtown or the remote and quiet alleys of the countryside; whether it was the sunny day or the dark and windy night, they left their busy figures.

They knocked on doors and asked people for any clues about the case. Sometimes, the people they met were indifferent or even spoke harshly to them, but this did not shake their determination to get to the bottom of the case. Sometimes, in order to obtain key clues, they had to venture deep into some dangerous forbidden areas and face various unknown dangers and challenges. However, even so, the three of them always supported each other and never gave up easily.

On that moonlit night, with everything silent, Li Mingyang, dressed in black, sat alone in his slightly dilapidated courtyard. The weak candlelight flickered gently around him, emitting a dim and hazy light, like a veil covering the entire courtyard.

The air seemed to be filled with a thick and indissoluble sadness and heaviness, like a heavy dark cloud pressing down on one's heart, making it hard to breathe. However, even though his heart was overwhelmed by endless grief, Li Mingyang never forgot the solemn oath he made at the beginning - he must find the real murderer who killed his parents and make them pay with blood!

At this moment, a gentle breeze quietly blew through the courtyard, bringing a slight coolness. When the wind passed through the corner, the piles of debris there inexplicably made a slight sound. Li Mingyang's nerves instantly tensed up, and his eyes, which were originally dull, were now as sharp as an eagle. He slowly stood up and walked towards the sound with slow and cautious steps.

Among the messy old wooden boxes, Li Mingyang found an inconspicuous piece of cloth. It lay quietly on the ground and could be easily overlooked if not carefully observed. But even such a small piece of cloth, with its unique color and texture, was particularly abrupt and very different from other items in the house. Li Mingyang picked up the piece of cloth, rubbed it repeatedly in his hands, and thought to himself: "What on earth is this? Why is it here..."

Li Mingyang bent down and carefully picked up the piece of cloth. He gently placed the cloth in the palm of his hand, his eyes focused and sharp, as if he wanted to see through this small piece of cloth to see the secret hidden behind it.

The cloth was a dull color with some dust and stains on it. Looking closely, it seemed to have been torn off from a piece of clothing, as there were jagged, rough threads on the edges, and there were also very obvious burn marks. Those marks were like being licked by a raging fire, charred and irregular, which made people think of the fierce scene at that time.

Li Mingyang stared at the cloth in his hand, and his thoughts drifted back to the unforgettable night. On the night when his parents were killed, the night was as dark as ink and everything was silent. Suddenly, a dazzling light flashed across the night sky like lightning, instantly illuminating the whole world. The light was so strong that Li Mingyang could see it clearly from a long distance. However, what followed was the bad news from home - his parents were murdered.

Thinking of this, Li Mingyang's heart tightened. Could it be that there was some kind of connection between this mysterious light and the murderer who killed his parents? Once this thought came up, it grew wildly in his heart like a weed. So, he secretly made up his mind that no matter what kind of difficulties and obstacles were waiting for him ahead, he must uncover the truth, find the real murderer, and avenge his parents!

He held the piece of cloth carefully, as if he was holding a rare treasure. Then, he went to the village without stopping and found the famous old blacksmith. The old blacksmith was the best craftsman in the town. No matter what kind of strange material, as long as his experienced hands touched it, he would know its origin and purpose.

The old blacksmith took the cloth and first looked at it carefully, then gently stroked the surface of the cloth with his fingers, feeling the unique texture. Sometimes he frowned, as if thinking about something; sometimes he nodded slightly, as if he had a preliminary judgment on some details. The whole process lasted for a long time, until finally, the old blacksmith raised his head and looked at Li Mingyang who was looking forward to it.

"Young man," the old blacksmith said slowly, "according to my observation, this kind of cloth is not ordinary stuff. It is usually used to make high-grade protective clothing. Not only is the material extremely tough, but it also has good protective properties and can withstand many powerful attacks." He pointed to a few subtle burn marks on the cloth and continued to explain: "And judging from these marks, it should have been caused by some extremely powerful energy impact. Such cloth is definitely not something that ordinary people can have."

The old blacksmith paused for a moment, thought for a moment, and then said as if recalling the past: "Back then, when I was traveling around with the caravan, I was fortunate enough to see items made of similar materials. But they often only appeared on those mysterious people who moved mysteriously and walked out of the mountains."

Hearing this, Li Mingyang's heart trembled suddenly, and an indescribable excitement instantly surged into his heart. Could it be that this seemingly insignificant cloth would become the important clue he had been searching for? Thinking of this, he could not hold back his excitement and hurriedly bowed to the old blacksmith to thank him. Then, he did not dare to delay at all, and rushed back to his residence as quickly as possible, and quickly summoned Ayun and Lily. After the two arrived, Li Mingyang could not wait to tell them exactly what he had just discovered and the conversation between him and the old blacksmith.

"This is definitely a crucial clue!" Li Mingyang said solemnly, his eyes revealing a hint of determination and resoluteness. "We must go deep into the mysterious mountains to explore the truth hidden there. Maybe we can find the murderer who brutally killed my parents!"

Ayun nodded slightly, her beautiful face was also shrouded in seriousness at the moment. Lily beside her also nodded vigorously, with courage and determination flashing in her eyes. They knew that this adventure was bound to be full of dangers, but their belief in solving the mystery and seeking justice for Li Mingyang made them go forward without hesitation.

Without any hesitation, the three of them quickly began to pack their bags. Li Mingyang put a sharp dagger on his waist in case of emergency; Ayun carefully checked the dry food and water bag to ensure that the supplies were sufficient; Lily tightly held an old map in her hand, which marked the path to the deep mountains. After everything was ready, they resolutely embarked on this unknown road.

Stepping into the deep mountains, one can see clouds and mists lingering in the mountains like a veil, like a dream. Ancient and tall trees reach into the sky, as if telling the vicissitudes of time. This place is far away from the hustle and bustle of the world, and there are few traces of human activities, but under this quietness, it seems that countless unknown secrets are hidden waiting for them to reveal.


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