Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

Lin Ze just breathed a sigh of relief, and the tension in his heart eased a little, but after this short period of calm, a strange feeling suddenly came over him. He keenly sensed that there seemed to be a mysterious and sharp gaze staring at him from behind. This feeling was like a thorn in his back, and he couldn't help but tremble all over.

He turned his head suddenly and quickly scanned the empty area behind him, but to his surprise, there was no one in his field of vision. Despite this, the feeling of being spied on did not disappear, but became stronger, as if that gaze had been deeply imprinted on his back.

Lin Ze did not dare to take it lightly. He subconsciously tightened the sword in his hand. The sword flashed with cold light, reflecting his vigilant face. His eyes were like those of an eagle, scanning every inch of land, every tree and every bush around him, not missing any suspicious signs.

At this moment, a slight rustling sound came from the grass on the roadside not far away. Although the sound was not loud, it was particularly clear in this quiet environment. Lin Ze's nerves were instantly tense to the extreme. He stared at the grass where the sound came from with full concentration, and saw a snow-white little fox suddenly jumped out from it.

This little fox was petite and delicate, with snow-white, flawless, soft and bright fur. Especially its big, lively eyes, like two bright gems, sparkling in the sun, were looking at Lin Ze curiously.

Shockingly, the little fox actually spoke! Its clear and sweet voice was like a silver bell that entered Lin Ze's ears: "You have the aura of a treasure, and this treasure is definitely not an ordinary thing. It will inevitably attract the covetousness and competition of various forces. However, I can help you hide the aura of this treasure so that those with bad intentions cannot detect it. But... you have to agree to a small condition of mine first."

After hearing what the little fox said, Lin Ze couldn't help but feel puzzled and surprised. He hesitated for a moment, then asked, "What are the conditions?"

The little fox blinked, a sly smile appeared on his face, and he whispered: "It's actually very simple, as long as you take me with you to travel around the world. What do you think, this condition is not difficult, right?" After saying that, he wagged his tail mischievously at Lin Ze.

Lin Ze fell into deep thought. It did sound a bit unbelievable to travel the world with a little fox. However, if he could successfully hide the aura of the treasure and avoid unnecessary trouble and danger, it would be a good choice. After careful consideration, he finally nodded and agreed.

Seeing Lin Ze agreed, the little fox called out happily, and then lightly circled around him. As it moved, a layer of light light enveloped Lin Ze's body. In an instant, the treasure aura that originally permeated his body suddenly disappeared without a trace as if it was cast by magic.

After solving the problem of the treasure's aura, Lin Ze and the little fox officially embarked on their unknown journey. Along the way, the two walked side by side, passing through dense forests, crossing gurgling streams, and walking along rugged mountain roads.

However, what they don't know is that in the invisible dark corner, pairs of greedy eyes are always quietly following them. These people or monsters hiding in the dark are eyeing the mysterious treasure on Lin Ze's body. A huge conspiracy surrounding Lin Ze and the treasure is slowly unfolding.

Lin Ze and the little fox came to a small town. The town was bustling, but Lin Ze did not dare to let his guard down. Suddenly, a group of men in black blocked their way.

The leading black-clad man sneered, "Boy, do you think you can hide from us by hiding the scent of treasure?" The little fox stood in front of Lin Ze and shouted, "How did you find it?" The black-clad man chuckled and said, "We have a special tracking magic weapon."

Just as the two sides were at a stalemate, the originally clear sky was suddenly covered by a shadow. Everyone looked up in astonishment and saw a huge blue bird flapping its wings and flying from a distance. The blue bird was emitting dazzling light, and its wings were dozens of feet long when spread out, like a colorful cloud covering the sky and the sun.

The blue bird spewed out blazing flames from its mouth, rushing towards the men in black like a fire dragon. The men in black were horrified and fled in all directions to avoid the fiery attack. However, the flames followed them closely as if they had eyes, and instantly swallowed up many of the men in black.

With a flash of brilliant light, the huge blue bird turned into a human form. What appeared in front of everyone was a beautiful and graceful woman. Her skin was whiter than snow, her eyebrows were as black as distant black, and her eyes were like deep lake water, flashing with a lively brilliance. Her long black hair fluttered in the wind, adding a sense of elegance.

The woman's beautiful eyes moved and her gaze fell on Lin Ze. She said softly, "I am one of the guardians of this treasure. I just felt that the treasure was in danger, so I hurried here to help you." Lin Ze was overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly bowed to thank him, expressing his gratitude beyond words.

But at this moment, the ground began to shake violently, as if something huge was about to break out of the ground. In an instant, dust flew, rocks splashed, and a huge beast as big as a hill suddenly emerged from the ground. The beast was covered with hard scales, its sharp claws flashed coldly, and when its bloody mouth opened, it let out a deafening roar that was terrifying.

It turned out that all of this was a series of tricks carefully planned by the mastermind behind the scenes! He first sent the men in black to hold back Lin Ze and others, and then secretly manipulated the giant beast to ambush here, with the purpose of exhausting Lin Ze and others' physical strength and energy, and finally taking advantage of the opportunity to sneak in and steal the treasure.

Facing such a powerful enemy, Lin Ze was not afraid. He held the sword tightly in his hand, his eyes firm and sharp. The little fox beside him also quickly prepared for battle. It exuded a faint spiritual light and muttered something, obviously brewing a powerful spell. The beautiful woman also had a solemn expression, staring at the giant beast in front of her with full concentration, her hands constantly forming seals, ready to attack at any time.

The three of them looked at each other and nodded in understanding. Then, they all flashed at the same time and rushed towards the giant beast. For a moment, swords flashed and shadows intertwined, fox fires burned, and bird feathers flew all over the sky. A thrilling battle began.