Me? I was transported into a book? And I became a vicious villain?

The night was dark and starry. Chu Mengmeng and her group walked out of the ruins and bathed in the silver moonlight, but they were unaware that a pair of eyes were staring at them greedily in the darkness. The gaze was cold, like the tongue of a poisonous snake, which made people shudder.

After returning to their residence, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen could not fall asleep for a long time. The words of the mysterious guardian kept echoing in their minds - "The root of the power of darkness lies in the human heart. Only by purifying the human heart can the darkness be completely eliminated."

"Yi Chen, can we really do this?" Chu Mengmeng's voice was a little uneasy. Purifying people's hearts, this sounds like such a huge and unattainable goal.

Xiao Yichen gently held her hand, his eyes firm: "Mengmeng, don't worry, we still have the help of the mysterious guardian, as well as Su Mubai and Lin Wan'er. We are a team, we can definitely find a way."

The next morning, they came to the ruins again and asked the mysterious guardian for specific methods to purify people's hearts. The mysterious guardian pondered for a moment and slowly said: "The human heart is hard to predict, but there are clues. You can start with people's spiritual needs, spread positive energy, guide people to pay attention to their inner selves, and awaken the good thoughts in their hearts."

Therefore, under the guidance of the mysterious guardian, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen began to make a detailed plan. They decided to start from the following aspects:

**First, hold spiritual lectures. ** Invite some highly respected and knowledgeable scholars and experts to share life philosophy and spiritual insights with citizens, and help people establish a positive outlook on life and values.

**Second, organize volunteer activities. ** Encourage citizens to participate in community service, environmental protection, care for vulnerable groups and other volunteer activities. In the process of helping others, they can feel warmth, pass on love and enhance their self-worth.

**Third, carry out psychological counseling. ** Provide free psychological counseling services to citizens with psychological problems or negative emotions to help them relieve stress, relieve emotions, and regain confidence and hope in life.

Su Mubai and Lin Wan'er were responsible for publicity. They used social media and traditional media to widely publicize the ideas and activities of the City Guardians and called on the general public to actively participate. Soon, their actions attracted widespread attention from all walks of life. More and more citizens began to pay attention to their inner selves, the people and things around them, and a positive atmosphere permeated the city.

In order to further expand its influence, the City Guardian team decided to hold a large spiritual lecture in the city center. Once the news came out, it caused a sensation, and citizens signed up enthusiastically, looking forward to this spiritual feast. And Chu Mengmeng, as the protagonist of this lecture, will make her first public appearance and tell everyone about her mental journey of fighting against the dark forces...

 The Legend of Chu Xiao: The Dawn of Hope (Continued)

The news spread, and the streets were deserted. On the day of the lecture, the city center square was packed with people, and every seat was occupied. Everyone was eagerly waiting for the appearance of the legendary city guardian who could turn the tide - Chu Mengmeng.

On the stage, the lights were soft, and Chu Mengmeng, dressed in white, walked slowly onto the stage. Her sweet smile was like the warm spring sun, dispelling the haze in people's hearts. She did not give an impassioned speech, but used the most sincere language to tell her experience and feelings of being an ordinary girl, accidentally traveling through time, and then becoming a city guardian, fighting against the dark forces.

She frankly expressed her fear and helplessness, and also shared her courage and determination to overcome difficulties. She sincerely called on everyone to pay attention to the light in their hearts, resist the erosion of darkness with love and kindness, and jointly protect this city and the last hope of mankind.

"I believe that there is a seed of kindness in everyone's heart. As long as we take care of it with our heart, it will take root, sprout, and bloom the most beautiful flowers." Chu Mengmeng's voice was clear and firm, echoing over the square for a long time.

The audience applauded for a long time. People were moved and inspired by Chu Mengmeng's sincerity and courage. They realized that even in the era of reverse evolution, even in the face of powerful dark forces, as long as they have hope and unite as one, they will be able to overcome all difficulties.

After the lecture, the City Guardian team organized a volunteer activity called "Cleaning Home, Protecting Hope". Chu Mengmeng, Xiao Yichen, Su Mubai, Lin Wan'er and many other citizens took to the streets to clean up garbage, paint walls and plant flowers.

Under the sunshine, people are sweating and smiling, and the city is rejuvenated by their efforts. Looking at the clean and tidy streets and the prosperous scene, a feeling of hope spreads in people's hearts.

However, in this seemingly peaceful atmosphere, a shadow of uneasiness quietly loomed. When Lin Wan'er and Su Mubai were cleaning a remote corner, they found some strange black powder. The powder exuded a faint fishy smell, which was very similar to the dark aura they encountered in the ruins.

"These powders... seem to have been seen somewhere..." Lin Wan'er frowned and fell into deep thought.

"Could it be..." Su Mubai's face changed, and an ominous premonition surged in his heart, "Has the erosion of the dark power already infiltrated the city?"

"These powders... are indeed very similar to the black powders we encountered in the ruins, emitting the same aura." Su Mubai carefully identified them with a serious expression, "It seems that the erosion of the dark power is more serious than we imagined, and has already infiltrated the city."

Lin Wan'er frowned and said worriedly, "If this is true, then things will be troublesome. What exactly are these powders? What effects will they have on humans?"

"We must find out as soon as possible." Su Mubai made a prompt decision, "Wan'er, tell Mengmeng and Yichen about this immediately. I will go find some tools to see if I can collect some samples for research."

Lin Wan'er nodded and immediately set out to look for Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen. The square was bustling with people coming and going. Lin Wan'er searched all the way and finally saw the two familiar figures in the crowd.

At this time, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen were walking side by side in the crowd. They greeted the enthusiastic citizens and helped organize supplies for the volunteer activities.

"Mengmeng, Yichen!" Lin Wan'er walked quickly to them, looking a little anxious.

"What's wrong, Wan'er?" Chu Mengmeng noticed that something was wrong with Lin Wan'er and asked with concern.

"When Mu Bai and I were cleaning up the garbage, we found some strange black powder. We suspected it was..." Lin Wan'er lowered her voice and briefly told Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen what had happened.

"Black powder?" Xiao Yichen frowned slightly, and the creatures that were corroded by the dark power that they encountered in the ruins appeared in his mind. "Could it be that those dark creatures have sneaked into the city?"

"We can't be sure yet." Chu Mengmeng analyzed calmly, "But we can't take it lightly. We must find out the source and function of these powders as soon as possible."

"Mu Bai and I have already started investigating." Lin Wan'er said, "We will find out the truth as soon as possible while ensuring safety."

As night fell, Chu Mengmeng, Xiao Yichen, Lin Wan'er and Su Mubai sat around the table in the base of the City Guardian Team, each of them with a solemn look on their faces. Su Mubai placed the collected black powder sample on the table and said in a deep voice: "I have done a preliminary analysis. These powders contain a very strange energy, which is very similar to the dark aura we encountered in the ruins, but not exactly the same."

"What's the difference?" Xiao Yichen asked.

"This kind of energy is more hidden and more dangerous." Su Mubai explained, "It will not directly corrode the human body, but will subtly affect the human spirit, amplify the negative emotions deep in the heart, and eventually turn humans into zombie-like puppets."

"This..." Chu Mengmeng and Lin Wan'er couldn't help but gasp. If this was true, the consequences would be disastrous.

Just then, there was a knock on the gate of the base, and a team member came in with a letter and said, "Captain, this is a letter someone left at the door, saying it's for you."

Chu Mengmeng took the envelope and opened it. There was only a thin piece of paper inside with a line of words written in bright red ink:

"Don't meddle in other people's business, or you will suffer the consequences!"

The bright red handwriting seemed like solidified blood, carrying a chilling chill. Chu Mengmeng's fingers holding the letter paper slightly tightened, but there was no fear in her eyes, instead, there was a hint of coldness.

"It seems that we have touched upon the interests of certain people." Xiao Yichen took the letter, his tone calm but with a dignity that could not be ignored, "But this has only strengthened our determination to continue investigating. Evil must not be tolerated!"

Su Mubai and Lin Wan'er looked at each other and saw the same determination in each other's eyes. They were already prepared to face all challenges. In order to protect this city and the people they loved, they would never back down!

"Next, we have to continue investigating the source of the black powder, and on the other hand, we have to strengthen the protection of our team members." Chu Mengmeng analyzed calmly, "Wan'er, contact the technical department to see if we can trace the source of this letter."

"Okay, I'll do it right away." Lin Wan'er nodded, turned and left the meeting room.

"Mu Bai, you continue to study the black powder and try to find a way to control it as soon as possible." Chu Mengmeng turned to look at Su Mubai with a firm gaze, "Yi Chen and I will be responsible for city patrols and security precautions."

"No problem, leave it to me." Su Mubai patted his chest and said confidently.

The next morning, the city guardian team began to take action. They split into two groups, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen led a team to patrol the city and check for safety hazards, while Su Mubai and Lin Wan'er stayed at the base to step up their research on the composition and function of the black powder.

In order to avoid causing unnecessary panic, the City Guardian team did not disclose the black powder to the public. They carried out a series of public welfare activities in the city to spread positive energy and guide people to focus on the purification of their own hearts to resist the erosion of dark forces.

Their actions are like a ray of light in the darkness, weak but full of hope. However, will things really go so smoothly?