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

In the square, cheers rose like waves, surrounding Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen tightly. The faces of the residents were filled with joy of surviving the disaster, and their eyes were full of gratitude and admiration. The children ran around excitedly, waving flowers in their hands, and the air was filled with the joy of victory and the vision of the future.

"Ms. Chu, Mr. Xiao, thank you! You are our heroes!" An old man trembled and walked in front of the two people, tears streaming down his face. "If it weren't for you, our town would have been destroyed by those villains!"

"Yes, yes, you are our benefactors!" The surrounding residents echoed with tears in their eyes.

Chu Mengmeng looked at the weathered but grateful faces, and a warm current surged in her heart. She originally just wanted to live a stable life in this world, but she didn't expect to be involved in this storm, and she didn't expect that her and Xiao Yichen's efforts could actually save the entire town.

Xiao Yichen patted her hand gently, with a hint of relief in his warm eyes. He always believed that the power of kindness and justice would eventually defeat evil, and today, they witnessed it all with their own hands.

At this moment, the crowd parted automatically, and a mysterious old man with a cane slowly walked in. He was wearing a simple and elegant robe, with long silver-white hair draped over his shoulders, and his deep eyes seemed to contain endless wisdom.

"Congratulations, young people," the old man said in a deep and rich voice, "your heroic deeds today will surely be remembered by history."

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen looked at each other, and saw a hint of doubt in each other's eyes. They had never seen this old man before, but he exuded an aura that could not be ignored.

"Old man, you are..." Xiao Yichen asked tentatively.

The old man smiled slightly, looking deeply into the distance: "I come from the far east, and I am a scholar who studies ancient magic. I travel around the world, looking for lost wisdom, and also witnessing the good and evil in the world."

He paused, turned his gaze to Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen, and his tone became serious: "I know you have a lot of questions, but what I want to tell you is that this victory is only temporary. Behind those new forces, there is a bigger conspiracy..."

The old man's words cast a shadow over Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen's hearts. They realized that things were far from as simple as they imagined.

"A bigger conspiracy?" Chu Mengmeng asked, "Old man, what do you know? Please tell us!"

The old man was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "I feel that a powerful dark force is awakening, and those new forces are just the minions of this force. Their goal is not only to control this town..."

The old man did not continue speaking, but his meaningful look made Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen feel uncomfortable.

An. They vaguely felt that a bigger storm was about to come... The noise in the square gradually faded away, and the afterglow of the setting sun fell on Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen, making their figures particularly slender. The words of the mysterious old man were like stones thrown into a calm lake, stirring up thousands of waves in their hearts.

"A bigger conspiracy? Is there anything more terrifying than controlling the entire town?" Chu Mengmeng murmured to herself, her brows furrowed, worry written all over her delicate little face.

Xiao Yichen gently held her hand, with a hint of determination flashing in his deep eyes, "Mengmeng, don't worry, we will figure out everything." He turned to look at the mysterious old man and asked respectfully, "Old man, can you tell us more about the conspiracy? Also, what exactly is that powerful dark force you mentioned?"

The old man pondered for a moment and said slowly: "From what I know, the goal of those new forces is not only to control the town, but they are also looking for a lost artifact."

"Divine weapon?" Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen asked in unison, their eyes full of confusion.

"Yes, a divine weapon with enormous power." The old man nodded, his tone becoming serious. "Legend has it that this divine weapon can control time and space, and has the power to destroy the world. If it falls into the hands of evil forces, the consequences will be disastrous."

Hearing this, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen were both terrified. They realized that they had accidentally been involved in a huge crisis concerning the safety of the world.

"Old man, do you know where that artifact is? We must stop them!" Chu Mengmeng asked anxiously.

The old man shook his head and sighed, "I only know a little about the whereabouts of the artifact. It is said that it is sealed in a distant ruin, and only people with special blood can find and unlock the seal."

"Special bloodline?" Xiao Yichen frowned slightly, as if he had thought of something in his mind, but he couldn't grasp the clue.

"Children," the old man looked at them kindly, "I know you are brave, but you must act within your ability. Finding the artifact is not easy, so you must be extremely careful."

After saying that, the old man turned and left, his figure gradually disappearing in the afterglow of the sunset.

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen looked at the direction where the old man left, feeling heavy and uneasy. They knew that a new challenge was coming, and they had to be prepared to meet this storm.

"Mengmeng, let's go to the library to look up some information. Maybe we can find clues about the artifact and the ruins." Xiao Yichen suggested, with a determined light in his eyes.

Chu Mengmeng nodded, and the two walked hand in hand towards the town library. As night fell, the stars twinkled, but they could not hide the uneasiness in their hearts. What they didn't know was that the moment they stepped into the library, a pair of eyes were silently watching them, with a meaningful smile on their lips.

The town library was silent, with only the sound of pages turning occasionally breaking the silence. Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen sat side by side at the table, carefully reading information about ancient relics and artifacts under the dim light.

"Yi Chen, look here!" Chu Mengmeng pointed at the yellowed parchment and said in a low voice, "It records a relic called 'Starfall Land'. It is said that there is a powerful artifact sealed there."

Xiao Yichen took a closer look and found that the parchment scroll described a desolate and mysterious place in ancient words. There were rugged rocks there, the sky was shrouded in thick fog, and there was a strange atmosphere.

"The Land of Falling Stars..." Xiao Yichen repeated the name in a low voice, and an inexplicable sense of familiarity surged in his heart, as if he had heard it somewhere before.

"According to records, the Land of Falling Stars is located deep in the desert at the westernmost part of the continent. The environment there is harsh and full of dangers." Chu Mengmeng flipped through the information in her hand, frowning slightly, "Moreover, the road leading there has long been lost, so it is not easy to find it."

"No matter what, we have to give it a try." Xiao Yichen's eyes were firm, and his tone was full of determination. "If the artifact really falls into the hands of those people, the consequences will be disastrous."

Chu Mengmeng nodded, with a determined light in her eyes. She knew that this would be a journey full of unknowns and dangers, but she was ready to fight side by side with Xiao Yichen to protect their common home.

After discussing, the two decided to set off to the Land of Falling Stars immediately. They packed their simple bags, said goodbye to their friends in the town, and embarked on an adventure to find the artifact.

"Mengmeng, are you ready?" Xiao Yichen held Chu Mengmeng's hand, stood on the edge of the town, and looked back at this quiet and peaceful place.

"Yeah!" Chu Mengmeng nodded vigorously, her eyes full of anticipation and a hint of uneasiness.

They turned and walked towards the west. The setting sun made their backs look particularly slender, and they gradually disappeared into the vast night.

In the distance, a pair of cold eyes stared at the direction they left, and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Humph, you overestimate your abilities, and you think you can find the Land of Falling Stars? Just wait and see, I will make sure you never come back!"

Chapter 254: Guidance of the Light of Hope

The morning sun shines on the town, casting a warm glow on the colorful flags. The air is filled with the sweet aroma of toast and fruit, cheerful music comes from the streets, and people's faces are filled with joyful smiles, celebrating the victory over evil and the restoration of peace.

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen stood in the crowd, feeling the joy and hope. They had just received the medals of courage and wisdom from the mayor, which was the highest award from the townspeople for their heroic protection of their homeland.

"Yi Chen, look how happy everyone is!" Chu Mengmeng looked at the children chasing and playing in the square, with a happy smile on her face, "We have finally protected this tranquility."

Xiao Yichen gently held her hand, his deep eyes flashing with determination: "Yes, all of this is worth protecting."

At this time, a white-haired old man with a cane slowly walked up to them. The old man was wearing a simple robe, his face was full of traces of time, but his eyes were bright and seemed to be able to see through people's hearts.

"Congratulations, young people." The old man smiled kindly, his voice low and powerful, "You have defeated the darkness with courage and wisdom, and brought light to this world."

"Old man, you're too kind. This is what we should do." Xiao Yichen replied modestly.

The old man nodded slightly, looking into the distance with deep eyes: "The road ahead is still long, and challenges are everywhere. But please remember that the light of hope is always there, and it will guide you in the direction of progress."

After that, the old man handed Chu Mengmeng an ancient bronze mirror and said, "This 'Star Moon Mirror' is a token of the guardians of generations. It will help you find the way to the 'Land of Falling Stars'."

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen looked at each other, their hearts full of doubts, but they still solemnly took the Star-Moon Mirror.

"The place where stars fell..." Xiao Yichen repeated the name in a low voice, and the inexplicable sense of familiarity in his heart became stronger.

The old man smiled meaningfully, turned around and disappeared into the crowd, leaving only a mysterious back.

As night fell and the stars dotted the sky, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen said goodbye to the reluctant townspeople and set off on a new journey. They recalled the old man's instructions, their hearts filled with expectation and determination.

"Here we come, the Land of Falling Stars!" Chu Mengmeng took a deep breath and looked ahead with a firm gaze.

Under the moonlight, the Star-Moon Mirror emitted a soft light, guiding them in the direction of their progress. They passed through dense forests, climbed over towering mountains, and cut through thorns and brambles all the way, heading towards their destination.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, an ancient and mysterious relic appeared before them. The towering stone pillars were engraved with strange runes, exuding an ancient and powerful aura.

"Is this the place where stars fell?" Chu Mengmeng looked at the spectacular scene in front of her, her heart filled with shock.

Xiao Yichen nodded and tightened the hilt of the sword in his hand. He could feel a powerful force enveloping the area, and a dangerous aura was blowing towards him.

They approached the entrance of the ruins cautiously, but an invisible barrier blocked their way...