Quick Wear: Passerby A's Counterattack Revised Plot

Xingchen rubbed his eyes and looked around, his heart full of doubts: "Where is this? Why am I here? Where did they go?"

Xingchen tried to use the capabilities of his system to see what was going on, but found that it didn't work.

Xingchen said to himself, "Strange, what's going on? Isn't this a copy game derived from the virtual space? Why can't I even look up information?"

Just as Xingchen was full of confusion and trying to find out the reason for this strange situation, his eyes were attracted by an ancient book with a strange gem inlaid on the cover.

That book seemed different from other books. It emitted a faint fluorescence, as if calling Xingchen to explore.

"Hmm? This book... looks unusual." Xingchen walked over quietly and carefully pulled out the ancient book.

As soon as he opened the book, a warm and gentle force surged from the pages, enveloping him. Then, a gentle voice sounded in Xingchen's mind:

“Welcome to the deep world of “Mystery of the Castle”, Xingchen. This is a secret area beyond the rules, and only the chosen ones can enter.

Your friends are scattered in various corners of the castle, each facing different challenges and trials. And you will find the key to them and unlock the secrets of the castle here. "

Xingchen looked up in surprise. There was no one around except the bookshelves and ancient books, but the voice was unusually clear, as if it was right next to his ear. "Who are you? Why are you telling me this?" he asked curiously.

"I am the consciousness of the ancient castle and also its guardian. The reason why I tell you is because - I see that you have amazing talents and are very promising..." The voice gradually faded away, leaving only the glowing ancient book lying quietly in Xingchen's hands.

"The consciousness of the castle? The guardian?" he thought to himself, and then a mocking smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Amazing bones, extraordinary talents, huh, boring..."

Although he had some sarcasm and disbelief in his heart, Xingchen quickly stopped smiling and asked, "Well, since you are the consciousness of the castle, can you tell me how I can find my friends and unlock the secrets of this castle?"

The ancient book once again emitted a soft light, and the gentle voice sounded again. This time, it directly answered Xingchen's question:

“Xingchen, your friends are scattered in ten different areas of the castle, and each area hides a puzzle related to the secret of the castle.

You need to solve these puzzles one by one to find them and finally uncover the secrets of the castle. As for how to start, it is hidden in the ancient book in your hand. "

Xingchen asked in confusion: "Why are you so troublesome right at the beginning? The game hasn't even started yet!"

The voice seemed to have a hint of smile, and responded: "The game has quietly begun, Xingchen. The ancient book in your hand is the first key to unlock all these mysteries.

Look at this book carefully. It is not just an ordinary ancient book. It contains the long history and wisdom of the castle.

Every page may hide clues to the next puzzle. Remember, everything in the castle may be the key to solving the puzzle, including the bookshelves, murals, and even the dust in the air.

Moreover, you are not alone. Although your friends are scattered everywhere, their hearts are connected to you. When you solve a puzzle and get close to them, you may be able to feel their presence and even hear their call. This is also your guide to move forward.

As for the fact that your system's abilities are temporarily unavailable, it's because the rules of the castle are protecting you and testing you. When you truly understand the secrets of the castle, your abilities will naturally recover, and may even be enhanced in unexpected ways.

Now, pick up your ancient book and take the first step bravely. The secrets of the castle are waiting for you to uncover.

As for the trouble you mentioned about this game, it's because they have a transitional beginner process, while yours... doesn't."

After listening to this, Xingchen temporarily put aside many of his doubts and carefully looked at the ancient book in his hand.

The cover of the ancient book was inlaid with exotic gems, each of which sparkled with a different light. Xingchen opened the first page and saw a complex map of the ancient castle on it. Ten different areas were marked on the map, and each area had a unique mark.

"Hmm...what does this mark mean?" Xingchen thought.

At this moment, he suddenly felt a faint call, which seemed to come from the ancient book. He lowered his head in surprise and found that the ancient book was flashing, and the map on it began to move slowly, and finally stopped at a specific area.

"It seems that this is the first place I am going to." Xingchen said to himself. He placed his hand on the area where the ancient book was frozen. Then he disappeared from the spot and came to the first area in the ancient book.

Xingchen appeared in a dim corridor. Ancient portraits hung on both sides of the corridor. The eyes of the characters in the paintings seemed to follow his movements. The air was filled with an old and slightly damp smell, which made people feel a little nervous.

"Is this... the first area marked in the ancient books?" Xingchen looked around, speculating in his heart.

He walked carefully along the corridor, and suddenly a portrait caught his attention.

She was a noble lady wearing a gorgeous long dress. Her eyes were extremely bright, as if she could see into people's hearts.

Xingchen walked closer and took a closer look, and found a small mark in the lower right corner of the portrait, which matched a symbol on the ancient book in his hand.

"Could it be... that this is the clue to solving the mystery?" Xingchen's mind moved, and he began to study the portrait carefully.

But soon, the ancient book lit up again, and before Xingchen finished his exploration, the second area he wanted to go to appeared.

Xingchen sighed helplessly. The guidance from the ancient books always seemed to interrupt his thinking at the most critical moment...

Xingchen put aside his doubts and followed the instructions of the ancient book to the second area - a dusty study room. The study room was filled with various books and scrolls, and the air was filled with the smell of paper and ink.

"There are so many books, where should I start looking?" Xingchen scratched his head, a little overwhelmed.

Just then, he noticed an old oil lamp on the desk. The wick was swaying slightly, as if telling something.

Xingchen walked closer and found some strange symbols carved on the oil lamp. These symbols coincided with the marks on the ancient book in his hand.

"Could it be that... this oil lamp is the key to solving the mystery?" Xingchen's mind moved and he began to study the oil lamp.

He tried to rotate the oil lamp, and suddenly, there was a noise in the corner of the study. Xingchen looked in the direction of the sound and saw a hidden bookshelf slowly revealed, on which was placed a diary that looked very old.

Xingchen couldn't wait to pick up the diary and opened it to see...

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As for Mu Qingru, when he opened his eyes, he found himself in a greenhouse covered with vines. The sunlight shone through the glass roof and sprinkled on his face. The fragrance of various flowers filled the air, which made people relax involuntarily.

"Where...is this place?" Mu Qingru rubbed his eyes and looked around in confusion.

"This is the castle garden." Mu Luoxi's voice appeared in Mu Qingru's ears.

Mu Qingru turned around suddenly and saw Mu Luoxi standing not far away with a smile on her face, holding a bunch of colorful flowers in her hand.

"Luoxi? Why are you here?" Mu Qingru asked in surprise.

Mu Luoxi smiled, walked to Mu Qingru, and handed him the flowers in his hand: "Brother, this is my territory, I should be the one asking you why you are here!"

Mu Luoxi's words made Mu Qingru even more confused. He frowned and tried to recall what happened before: "I remember we were discussing how to find the secret of the castle and complete the mission. Then, a voice came from the copy saying that the game countdown had started... and then I came here."

Mu Luoxi nodded slightly, then asked in confusion: "Brother, didn't you receive any reminders about the dungeon game mission? Other players have already started doing the mission."