Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

Before Lin Ze and Xiao Xue could react, they were sucked into this powerful force.

They only felt a flash before their eyes, and their bodies spun involuntarily, as if they were in an endless passage.

In the blink of an eye, they arrived in an unfamiliar room.

The room had dark walls and no windows, with only a dim oil lamp emitting a faint light.

In the middle of the room stood an ancient book, with a faint light flickering on it, as if calling them.

Lin Ze took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and then walked carefully towards the ancient book.

He reached out and gently turned the pages, fearing that he would damage this precious ancient book.

When he saw the densely packed words and patterns in the book, he couldn't help but widen his eyes.

Upon closer inspection, these words and patterns are actually about the secrets of this castle and how to leave this space!

Lin Ze was very excited. He read every line eagerly, hoping to find the answer.

At this moment, Xiaoxue suddenly pointed at a portrait on the wall and exclaimed: "Look, who is that?"

Lin Ze turned his head and looked in the direction of her finger.

The portrait showed an old man with a kind face. He was holding a magic wand and his eyes were shining with wisdom.

Xiaoxue asked doubtfully, "Could he be the owner of this castle?"

Lin Ze frowned, thought for a moment, nodded and said, "It's possible. Maybe we can find some clues from this portrait."

He approached the portrait and carefully observed the old man's expression and clothing.

Suddenly, he noticed that the wand in the old man's hand seemed to be a little special.

He reached out and touched the wand in the portrait, only to find that it was not flat like an ordinary portrait.

Lin Ze curiously reached into the portrait, trying to touch the magic wand.

When his hand touched the wand, a mysterious power spread throughout his body. He felt as if he had established some kind of connection with the old man, and pictures emerged in his mind.

It turned out that the old man was the owner of the castle.

He once possessed powerful magic power, but due to an accident, he was trapped in this space and couldn't get out.

To prevent others from falling into the same predicament, he left this ancient book behind in the hope that someone could find it and solve the mystery.

After Lin Ze learned the truth, his heart was filled with emotion.

He secretly vowed to find a way to leave and not let this castle become their eternal prison.

He returned to the ancient book and continued flipping through it, hoping to find more useful information.

Hard work pays off, and finally, he found the key clue on the last page.

The book says: "Only by finding the Philosopher's Stone can we open the door to the real world."

Lin Ze and Xiao Xue looked at each other and saw the determination in each other's eyes.

They knew that the next task was to find the magical philosopher's stone.

So, they resolutely embarked on the journey to find the Philosopher's Stone.

Lin Ze and Xiao Xue walked along the corridor of the castle, carefully looking for places where the Philosopher's Stone might be hidden.

Along the way, they encountered all kinds of strange mechanisms and traps, but they successfully resolved them with their wisdom and courage.

Finally, they came to a secret room with complex magical runes carved on the door.

Xiaoxue gently pushed the door open, and a dazzling light instantly illuminated the entire room.

In the center of the light, there is a dazzling magic stone.

Lin Ze took a deep breath, walked forward carefully, stretched out his hand and gently picked up the magic stone.

When his fingers touched the Philosopher's Stone, he immediately felt a powerful and mysterious energy surging in his hands.

This energy seemed to have vitality, making him feel both excited and nervous.

He gripped the Philosopher's Stone tightly, feeling the power contained within, and then walked resolutely towards the recess beside the door.

The moment he placed the magic stone into the groove, the stone door began to open slowly, making a heavy friction sound.

As the stone door opened, a bright passage appeared before our eyes, leading to the free world outside.

Lin Ze and Xiao Xue looked at each other, excitement glittering in their eyes.

They stepped into the passage without hesitation, moving towards freedom step by step.

Every step is filled with anticipation and hope. They seem to be able to feel the warmth of the sun on their faces and breathe the freshness of the air.

However, just as they were about to leave the castle, a deep laugh suddenly filled the air.

The laughter was full of sarcasm and complacency, which made people shudder.

"Do you think you can escape so easily like this?" A mysterious voice sounded, breaking their joy.

Lin Ze and Xiao Xue were startled and immediately stopped, looking around vigilantly.

Their hearts beat faster and countless possible enemies flashed through their minds.

In the darkness, a figure gradually emerged and became clearer.

The man was wearing a black robe, his face hidden in the shadows, revealing a mysterious aura. He approached slowly, with a cunning light in his eyes.

"You are so naive. Do you think you can escape from my clutches by getting the Philosopher's Stone?" He sneered. His voice seemed to come from the underworld, making people shudder.

Lin Ze tightly grasped the magic stone in his hand, glaring at the other party, with a determined light flashing in his eyes, "Who are you? Why do you want to stop us?"

"I am the owner of this castle, and I am also an insurmountable obstacle for you." The man in black replied in a cold tone, his eyes like a poisonous snake, staring at Lin Ze and Xiaoxue.

Xiaoxue took a step forward and looked at the man in black without fear, "No matter who you are, we will not give up our right to pursue freedom!" Her voice was crisp and firm, with an unyielding will.

The man in black laughed loudly, and his laughter echoed throughout the hall. "Very good, then let me see your courage and strength!" After that, he waved the magic wand in his hand, and a ball of black flame rose into the air, like a ferocious beast, rushing towards Lin Ze and Xiaoxue.

The black flames instantly surrounded them, and the scorching temperature burned their skin. However, Lin Ze and Xiao Xue did not retreat, they held each other's hands tightly and fought against this powerful force together.

Lin Ze mobilized the magic power in his body and injected it into the magic stone. The magic stone immediately emitted a dazzling light, forming a sharp contrast with the black flames.

Xiaoxue chanted a spell, and the air around them began to fluctuate, forming an invisible shield that protected them from the black flames.

With the combined efforts of the two, the black flames were gradually suppressed and eventually disappeared. However, the man in black did not stop attacking. He waved his wand again, releasing even more powerful magic.

Faced with this round of attack, Lin Ze and Xiao Xue were caught in a tough battle, but they never gave up and insisted on resisting the attacks of the men in black.