Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

Lin Ze took a closer look and couldn't help but gasp. He saw a huge python coiled in the middle of the road, blocking their way.

The body of this python is as thick as a bowl and is covered with a layer of black scales that sparkle with a cold light.

There was a hint of coldness in its eyes, as if warning them not to approach easily.

Lin Ze instantly entered combat mode. He gently told Xiaoxue to step back to avoid getting hurt.

Then, he gripped the dagger tightly in his hand, moved forward cautiously, and slowly approached the python.

He could feel his heartbeat speeding up with every step he took, but he tried to stay calm and focus on the danger at hand.

The python seemed to feel the threat posed by Lin Ze. It opened its bloody mouth and hissed, warning them not to come near.

Lin Ze's eyes were fixed on the python, looking for the best time to attack.

However, just as he was about to launch an attack, the python suddenly swam quickly and pounced on Xiaoxue at an astonishing speed.

Lin Ze was horrified. He rushed forward without hesitation and stabbed the python's body with a dagger.

The sharp blade cut into the python's scales, and blood splattered everywhere.

The python felt pain, roared, and temporarily stopped attacking Xiaoxue.

But it did not retreat. Instead, it twisted its body even more frantically, trying to break free from Lin Ze's restraints.

Lin Ze held the dagger tightly and started a fierce fight with the python.

He used his agility and precise stabbing skills to continuously inflict damage to the python.

Finally, after a hard fight, the python gradually lost its strength and collapsed to the ground.

Lin Ze took the opportunity to pull Xiaoxue up, turned around and ran back.

They ran as fast as they could, not daring to look back, for fear that the python would catch up with them again.

They stopped panting only when they were far away from the python's range.

Lin Ze was breathing heavily, looking at the pale and frightened Xiaoxue, his heart filled with worry.

"Are you okay?" Lin Ze asked with concern.

Xiaoxue shook her head to indicate that she was fine, but fear was still visible in her eyes.

Lin Ze patted her shoulder gently and comforted her: "Don't be afraid, we have gotten rid of the python. However, we may encounter other dangers next, so we must always be vigilant."

Xiaoxue nodded. She knew that anything could happen in this mysterious forest.

They must support each other and face unknown challenges together.

Lin Ze took a deep breath, adjusted his mentality, and continued to lead Xiaoxue forward.

Although the future is uncertain, they firmly believe that as long as they face it bravely, they will be able to find the way home.

Xiaoxue gradually recovered from her fright, and the two continued to grope their way forward in the forest.

There was silence all around, only the rustling of leaves under their feet seemed to remind them that they were in danger.

Suddenly, a strange sound came from the front, as if some huge monster was approaching.

Lin Ze immediately became alert. He signaled Xiaoxue to hide behind a big tree nearby, and he moved forward cautiously.

When they got closer, they saw a huge wild boar rushing towards them.

This wild boar is huge in size, with sharp fangs, and its eyes reveal ferocity and wildness.

Lin Ze didn't have time to think, he quickly dodged to the side, picked up the dagger and prepared to fight back.

Seeing this, the wild boar pounced towards him even more ferociously. Lin Ze dodged to the side and stabbed the wild boar in the abdomen with his backhand.

The wild boar howled in pain, turned around and crashed into a big tree next to it.

Lin Ze took advantage of the situation and thrust the dagger into the wild boar's throat with all his strength.

The wild boar struggled for a few times and then fell to the ground motionless.

Lin Ze breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and secretly rejoiced in his heart.

He knew that if he had not reacted quickly, he would have become food for the wild boar.

He looked back at Xiaoxue, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.

"We can definitely get out of this forest," he whispered.

Xiaoxue nodded, her eyes full of trust and dependence.

After this encounter, Lin Ze and Xiao Xue both realized that if they wanted to leave here alive, they must remain vigilant and support each other.

They took a deep breath and set out on the road again.

After getting rid of the wild boar, Lin Ze and Xiao Xue continued on their journey. As they walked, they came to a stream with gurgling water and various exotic flowers and plants growing beside it.

Lin Ze decided to take a short break here. He asked Xiaoxue to wait by the stream while he went to look for some edible wild fruits nearby. While he was concentrating on picking wild fruits, Xiaoxue's scream suddenly came from behind him.

Lin Ze's heart tightened, and he quickly turned around and ran back to the stream. He widened his eyes and looked around for Xiaoxue, but there was no trace of her. Only Xiaoxue's backpack was left lying there, as if telling something.

Lin Ze looked around anxiously and suddenly found a series of strange footprints on the ground. These footprints did not look like human footprints, but more like the footprints of some wild animals. Lin Ze had an ominous premonition in his heart, and he knew that Xiaoxue might be in danger.

Without any hesitation, Lin Ze immediately followed the direction of the footprints. He passed through dense forests and went deeper and deeper into them. As he moved forward, the surrounding environment became more and more eerie and terrifying.

Finally, in the depths of the woods, Lin Ze found Xiao Xue. She was tightly entangled by the vines of a big tree and could not move. Lin Ze was extremely anxious, and he quickly rushed forward to try to untie the vines that were entangled with Xiao Xue.

Just as Lin Ze was concentrating on rescuing Xiaoxue, he suddenly felt a strong breath coming from behind. This breath made him tremble all over and his heart beat faster. He realized that he and Xiaoxue were facing a huge crisis.

Lin Ze didn't have time to think, and suddenly turned around. A sharp claw cut through the air and attacked him. He narrowly dodged it sideways, and when he looked carefully, he saw a huge tiger in front of him. It opened its bloody mouth, let out a deafening roar, and its eyes flashed with a fierce light.

Lin Ze clenched the dagger in his hand, ready for a life-and-death fight. However, at this moment, Xiao Xue's weak voice reached his ears: "Lin Ze, be careful..."

He looked back at Xiaoxue who was trapped in the vines, and made up his mind to protect her. Lin Ze concentrated his energy, flexibly avoided the tiger's attack, and looked for opportunities to counterattack. He saw the right moment and stabbed the tiger in the abdomen.

The tiger felt pain and stopped attacking temporarily. Lin Ze took the opportunity to cut off the vines that were wrapped around Xiaoxue and helped her up. Xiaoxue looked pale, obviously frightened.

"We have to leave here quickly!" Lin Ze took Xiaoxue's hand and ran in the direction they came from.

The tiger behind them howled and chased after them. Lin Ze and Xiaoxue shuttled through the forest, fleeing desperately.

Lin Ze and Xiao Xue were running wildly in the forest when suddenly a turbulent river appeared in front of them.