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

The dean's words were like the last straw, and Chu Mengmeng grabbed it, "Dean, please say, as long as there is a glimmer of hope, we will not give up!" Xiao Yichen also cast an expectant look.

The dean sighed and said slowly: "Legend has it that deep in the Misty Forest, there lives a hermit who is proficient in ancient characters. Perhaps he knows how to decipher this magic book."

"Misty Forest?" Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen looked at each other. The place was full of dangers and extremely dangerous.

"I know this is dangerous, but..." The dean hesitated, "This is the only hope."

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen did not hesitate any longer. After thanking the dean, they set out on their journey to the Misty Forest. They traveled to nearby towns and asked around for the whereabouts of the hermit, but all they got were vague rumors and warnings.

"The Misty Forest is no joke, so don't waste your energy." An old man advised.

"Yes, that is a place that even the bravest adventurers dare not easily set foot in." The tavern owner also echoed.

However, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen did not give up. They firmly believed that as long as they found the hermit, they could unlock the secret of the magic book. However, their actions seemed to alarm some people. Along the way, they always felt that there were a few pairs of eyes watching them in the dark, and even worse, some would suddenly jump out and attack them, but they were all cleverly resolved by Xiao Yichen.

"It seems that we are being targeted." Xiao Yichen looked around vigilantly.

Chu Mengmeng also realized the seriousness of the problem, "Could it be..."

They didn't have time to think about it, because the footsteps behind them were getting closer and closer...

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen quickly ran to a fork in the road and hid behind a dense bush. They stood back to back, panting, their clothes soaked with sweat.

"They... they don't seem to catch up." Chu Mengmeng listened nervously to the movements around her, her heartbeat as deafening as a drum.

Xiao Yichen's face was solemn, and he did not relax his vigilance. "No, they are still nearby. We must leave here as soon as possible."

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a rustling sound not far away, accompanied by a few muffled curses. They knew that those people had found this place and were searching for them.

"Let's go!" Xiao Yichen took Chu Mengmeng's hand and prepared to break out from the other side.

However, just as they stood up, a sharp arrow flew through the air and shot straight at Chu Mengmeng. Xiao Yichen was quick-witted and threw her to the ground. The arrow flew almost past his ear and was deeply nailed into the tree trunk behind him.

"Are you okay?" Xiao Yichen asked nervously, his eyes full of worry.

Chu Mengmeng was still in shock and shook her head, "I'm fine, how about you? Are you injured?"

Xiao Yichen shook his head and was about to speak, but his expression suddenly changed, "Oh no! The magic book is gone!"

They fumbled around on the ground in panic, but couldn't find the crucial magic book.

"It must have fallen when we were running away just now!" Chu Mengmeng was so anxious that she was about to cry. The book was their last hope. If they lost it, they would really have no other choice.

Xiao Yichen also felt a sense of powerlessness. He leaned weakly against a tree trunk, looked up at the sky, and let the feeling of despair spread.

The continuous blows left them physically and mentally exhausted, and their once unshakable beliefs began to waver.

"Should we... continue?" Chu Mengmeng's voice was choked with sobs. She didn't know how long she could hold on.

Xiao Yichen was silent for a long time before he slowly spoke, "Maybe, we should really give up. Maybe, returning to an ordinary life is the best choice."

They hugged each other, looking particularly lonely in the night, like two lonely ghosts abandoned by the world, unable to find the direction to move forward.

Just then, a gentle voice sounded in their ears, "You two, are you looking for this?"

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen looked up suddenly, and saw a mysterious woman in a black cloak standing in front of them, holding the lost magic book in her hand.

She slowly turned the pages of the book, with an ambiguous smile on her lips, "It seems that you have encountered a lot of trouble..."

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen looked at the mysterious woman in front of them in amazement, as if they had grabbed a life-saving straw in the dark night. The magic book emitted a faint light, illuminating her mysterious face, but that smile seemed extremely weird in their eyes.

"Who are you?" Xiao Yichen asked cautiously, tightening his sword. Chu Mengmeng also subconsciously took a step back, hiding behind Xiao Yichen, tightly grasping the corner of his clothes.

"Me?" The mysterious woman chuckled. "I am just someone who knows a little bit about magic. I happened to pass by here and saw that you two seemed to be in trouble, so I wanted to help."

She gracefully flipped through the magic book in her hand, as if to show how familiar she was with it. "I happen to know a little bit about the contents of this book, so maybe I can help you interpret it."

The flame of hope rekindled in Chu Mengmeng's eyes, and she asked anxiously: "Really? Can you really help us?"

"Of course." The mysterious woman smiled slightly, "But I have one condition."

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen were worried again. They looked at each other and saw uneasiness in each other's eyes.

"What conditions?" Xiao Yichen asked in a deep voice, with a hint of vigilance in his tone.

The mysterious woman closed the magic book and glanced at them sharply, "I want you to help me find someone."

She paused and said word by word: "A very important person."

The mysterious woman's words were like throwing a stone into a calm lake, causing ripples in Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen's hearts.

"Found someone?" Chu Mengmeng repeated, her tone full of confusion and uneasiness, "Who? Why are you looking for him?"

The mysterious woman did not answer directly, but smiled meaningfully: "This person is related to whether you can unlock the secret of the magic book, and also to... something more important."

Her eyes were deep, as if she could see through everything. "I know you have a lot of questions now, but please believe me, finding this person will only benefit you, not harm you."

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen fell silent. They looked at each other and saw hesitation and struggle in each other's eyes. The appearance of the mysterious woman was too abrupt, and her conditions were full of unknown risks.

"Why should we trust you?" Xiao Yichen stared at the mysterious woman with a hint of hostility in his tone. He was ready to fight, and if the other party made any unusual moves, he would not hesitate to protect Chu Mengmeng.

The mysterious woman seemed to have anticipated Xiao Yichen's reaction. She calmly took out an ancient pendant from her arms. The pendant was engraved with complex magic runes and emitted a faint glow.

"Just this." She threw the pendant to Xiao Yichen, "Take a look at it, maybe you will understand."

Xiao Yichen took the pendant and examined it carefully. A strange energy came from the pendant, which shocked his heart. He recognized it. This was...

"This is..." He raised his head suddenly and looked at the mysterious woman in disbelief. Chu Mengmeng also came over and asked curiously: "What is this?"

The mysterious woman didn't say anything, but just raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a mysterious smile.

"This is..." Xiao Yichen took a deep breath and said slowly, "Legend has it that only..."