The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

However, these shadows were so fast and their attacks were so strange and unpredictable that everyone was unable to resist for a while.

Just as everyone was struggling to hold on, the black shadow suddenly changed its shape and turned into black mist, enveloping everyone.

"Oh no! They are going to trap us!" Elder Chen exclaimed.

Everyone suddenly found it difficult to breathe, and everything in front of their eyes was pitch black, as if they were in an endless abyss.

At this moment, the surrounding space began to distort and the ground rose and fell, as if it was going to swallow everyone up.

Everyone looked at the distorted space in horror, their faces pale and at a loss.

"This...what is this?" Luo Xiaoyu's voice trembled and was full of fear.

Xiaohong clutched the sleeve of the man in white tightly, trying to stay calm, staring at the distorted space with a frown.

Suddenly, she seemed to discover something, her eyes lit up, and she pointed at the distorted space and said, "Wait, look..."

Xiaohong pointed at the distorted space and said hurriedly: "Look, the direction of the distortion is regular! It spreads out like water waves. As long as we move in the direction of the ripples, we can avoid its power!" Everyone looked in the direction of Xiaohong's finger and found that the distorted space was not without regularity. A glimmer of hope ignited in everyone's eyes.

Luo Xiaoyu was the first to react. She took light steps and moved in the direction of the ripples, and actually avoided the squeezing of the space.

Seeing this, others followed suit and moved flexibly in the distorted space.

However, the force of space distortion seemed to sense everyone's intentions and began to become more violent, with the frequency of the ripples becoming faster and faster, and the direction becoming more and more elusive.

The crowd's originally relaxed pace gradually became heavy, and beads of sweat appeared on their foreheads.

Luo Xiaoyu was careless and was hit by a sudden ripple. She staggered and almost fell.

Xiaohong frowned and stared at the changes in the space, trying to find new patterns.

She found that although the frequency and direction of the ripples varied unpredictably, there was a brief period of stagnation every once in a while.

If you can seize this period of stagnation, you can find the direction of the ripples again and avoid the attack.

"Everyone, pay attention! This is the stagnation period of the ripples! Seize the opportunity!" Xiaohong reminded loudly.

Granny Lin was extremely anxious as she watched everyone struggling to hide in the twisted space.

"We can't go on like this! We have to think of another way!" She turned to Elder Chen, her voice urgent.

"Elder Chen, you are very knowledgeable, you must know other ways to crack it, right?"

Elder Chen stroked his beard, his face solemn.

"Granny Lin, this space distortion technique is the first time I've seen it, and I can't think of any other way at the moment. We can only trust Xiaohong and persevere!"

"But..." Granny Lin wanted to say something but was interrupted by Elder Chen.

"Granny Lin, now is not the time to argue! We must unite to overcome this difficult time!" The two of them each insisted on their own opinions, and the atmosphere was tense.

Seeing this, others stepped forward to persuade and try to reconcile the conflict between the two.

Xiaohong was dodging the attacks from space while keeping an eye on the argument between Granny Lin and Elder Chen, feeling anxious.

At this moment, she suddenly felt dizzy and the scene before her eyes began to become blurry...

"I...what's wrong with me..." Xiaohong's voice was weak, with a hint of fear.

The force of space distortion not only affects their bodies, but also begins to erode their minds.

Colorful illusions appeared out of nowhere, distorting their cognition.

Luo Xiaoyu saw butterflies flying in the sky and reached out to catch them, but instead she grabbed a sharp blade. The severe pain made her scream.

Granny Lin saw her late husband standing in front of her, smiling kindly, and stretched out her hand to hug him, but she found that it was just a ball of empty air, and sadness instantly overwhelmed her.

Doctor Zhang saw that he was treating a patient, but found that the patient's body was constantly collapsing like quicksand, and the fear made his hands and feet cold.

Hunter Li saw a group of ferocious beasts rushing towards him. He swung the axe in his hand, but found that the axe was as fragile as a piece of paper. Fear made him tremble all over.

Elder Chen saw the ancient tome open in front of him, the words jumping like tadpoles. He wanted to grasp the mystery contained in it, but found that the words dissipated like mist. The confusion made him uneasy.

In her hallucination, Xiaohong saw the man in white being restrained by the force of space distortion and struggling in pain. A hideous wound appeared on his chest and blood gushed out.

She wanted to rush over to save him, but found herself blocked by an invisible wall. She could only watch him get hurt, her heart ached and her eyes blurred with tears.

"No...no..." She stretched out her hands weakly, but could not catch anything.

Everyone struggled in the painful hallucination, groaning and crying one after another, interweaving into a desperate sad song.

They seemed to be in a bottomless abyss, with no hope in sight and could only wait to be swallowed up by the force of space distortion.

"Are... we really going to be trapped here and die?" Doctor Zhang whispered in despair, his voice trembling.

The others were also silent. At this moment, Luo Xiaoyu suddenly roared. She clenched her fists and her eyes were burning with fire.

"I won't give in! I will never admit defeat!" She swung her punch hard, hitting a critical node in the distorted space.

"Crack!" A crisp sound, like the sound of glass breaking, echoed in the space.

Everyone was surprised to see that the spatial distortion around Luo Xiaoyu began to dissipate, and a ray of light shone in.

They seemed to see hope for life, and their eyes were all focused on Luo Xiaoyu.

"You...what did you do?" Granny Lin asked tremblingly.

Luo Xiaoyu did not answer, but took a deep breath, with a determined light flashing in her eyes...

As Luo Xiaoyu struck with all her might, the key node broke with a "crack", and the distorted space, like a vortex in the center of a storm, finally began to calm down.

The rekindled hope in everyone's eyes instantly turned into a strong light.

The originally violent space ripples gradually became gentle, and finally disappeared completely, replaced by a clear and peaceful environment.

"Success!" Granny Lin was the first to react. Her voice was filled with uncontrollable joy and tears instantly rolled down from the corners of her eyes.

The others also stopped struggling. Luo Xiaoyu was breathing slightly, but her face was filled with a smile of victory. Her clenched fists slowly loosened, and sweat slid from her forehead and dripped onto the ground.

Everyone gathered around and hugged each other, with tears of excitement and smiles mixed together.

Xiaohong hugged Luo Xiaoyu tightly, her voice choked with sobs but full of emotion: "You did it! You really did it!" Luo Xiaoyu hugged her back, patted her on the back, and said firmly: "We have overcome the difficulties together, we are inseparable partners!"

Doctor Zhang and Hunter Li also high-fived each other, with pride gleaming in their eyes.

Granny Lin looked at this scene with infinite relief in her heart. She patted Doctor Zhang on the shoulder and said, "You are all great. Our village is lucky to have heroes like you!" Elder Chen stroked his beard with a satisfied smile on his face.
At this moment, everyone suddenly found themselves in a completely different world.

The surroundings were no longer a distorted space, but a spacious cave filled with all kinds of rare treasures, flashing with colorful light.

Huge emeralds, dazzling gems, ancient books, mysterious runes, these treasures and powers seem to be waiting for their arrival.

Everyone's eyes suddenly lit up and they were so excited that they were at a loss for words.

Li the Hunter said, "What...what are these? We have solved the secret of space distortion and we have received so many rewards!" Doctor Zhang was also surprised and said, "These should be the rewards for solving all the secrets. This is incredible!"

Elder Chen stepped forward and looked at the treasures carefully. The others nodded and began to discuss how to fairly distribute the treasures and power. The atmosphere was full of excitement and anticipation.

At this moment, the man in white suddenly grabbed Xiaohong's hand and led her to a mysterious token in the treasure.

He whispered, "This token is extraordinary. It may be able to unlock more secrets." As soon as he finished speaking, he gently handed the token to Xiaohong. She took the token, her heart filled with excitement and nervousness.

The man in white gently held Xiaohong's hand, and the touch of his fingertips passed through her skin like an electric current, bringing a tingling warmth. He pulled her through the dazzling array of treasures, his eyes always staying on her, with deep affection flowing in his eyes, as if nothing in the world could compare to her every frown and smile.

That look was as gentle as a pool of spring water, enough to melt all the ice and snow in the world.

Xiaohong felt the warmth of his palm and the focused and deep love in his palm, and her heart beat faster involuntarily.

She looked up at him, her eyes filled with happiness and emotion.

His outline appeared even more handsome and upright under the light emitted by the treasure, like a god descending from heaven.

When the others saw this scene, they all smiled knowingly.

They have witnessed the hardships and difficulties Xiaohong and the man in white have gone through, and now seeing them so loving and sweet, their hearts are filled with joy and blessings.

Doctor Zhang smiled and said to Granny Lin: "It seems that our Xiaohong has finally found her happiness." Granny Lin also smiled from ear to ear: "Yes, this child has a hard life, but finally she has found her happiness after all the hardships."

With the power and knowledge gained from the treasure, they set out to change the fate of the village.

Doctor Zhang used the medical skills he had acquired to cure the chronic diseases that had plagued the villagers for many years. The villagers were no longer tormented by illness, and their health improved day by day.

Hunter Li used the hunting skills he had acquired to lead the villagers to capture more prey, solving the problem of food shortage in the village.

Elder Chen passed on the knowledge he gained to the children in the village, opening up their wisdom and cultivating talents for the future of the village.

Xiaohong and the man in white led everyone to build water conservancy projects, which improved the farming conditions in the village and greatly increased grain production.

Thanks to the joint efforts of everyone, the originally poor and backward mountain village has been completely transformed, and every household has enough food and clothing, and there is constant laughter and joy.

In the center of the village, the once dilapidated square has now been renovated, and the villagers are singing and dancing to celebrate their hard-earned happy life.

Xiaohong and the man in white stood in the center of the crowd, accepting the villagers' admiring gazes and grateful applause.

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The whole village was immersed in a sea of ​​joy, with children playing and chasing each other, adults chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere of happiness was everywhere.

This prosperous scene was exactly what they had dreamed of, and now it had finally become a reality.

Amid the roar of gongs and drums and the blast of firecrackers, the noise of celebration gradually faded away and the small mountain village returned to its former tranquility. However, this tranquility contained a thriving vitality.

Doctor Zhang was in his own courtyard, humming a tune while sorting out the newly acquired medicinal herbs. The rich aroma of the herbs filled the air, attracting butterflies to dance.

Not far away, Hunter Li was instructing young hunters to make traps. His agile body was as flexible as a cheetah, and his hearty laughter echoed among the mountains.

Under the guidance of Elder Chen, the children recited ancient books with their heads shaking. Their childish reading voices were clear and pleasant, like clear springs flowing through the mountains.

During the planning and construction of the village, Xiao Hong accidentally discovered an ancient map. On the yellowed parchment, intricate lines outlined an unknown area and marked it with strange symbols, as if hiding unknown secrets.

"What is this?" Xiaohong asked curiously, with excitement flashing in her eyes.

Luo Xiaoyu, who rushed over upon hearing the noise, snatched the map and examined it carefully. Her brows were furrowed as she muttered to herself, "I've never heard of this place before."

The news spread throughout the village as quickly as if it had wings. The villagers gathered together and discussed the map. The atmosphere was as heated as a pot of boiling water.

"Could this be a treasure map?" Luo Xiaoyu's eyes lit up and she couldn't wait to go on the adventure.

"I think we should first build farm tools and develop agriculture, so that everyone's life can be more stable." Zhao the blacksmith said in a muffled voice, his dark face full of pragmatism.

"But, exploring unknown places is also important!" Luo Xiaoyu argued, with a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone.

Neither of them gave in to the argument, their voices grew louder and louder, and they were about to start a quarrel.

Granny Lin and Doctor Zhang hurried forward to mediate and try to calm the argument.

"Stop arguing, everyone has their own reasons." Granny Lin said kindly, "We should have a good discussion and find a suitable solution."

"Yes, unity is the most important thing." Doctor Zhang also echoed.

The little red finger slid gently on the map, her eyes focused, as if she was already in that mysterious land, her heart full of anticipation for the unknown.

At this moment, a gust of wind suddenly hit...

The howling wind blew up the fallen leaves and dust on the ground, forming a swirling vortex that suddenly swept the ancient map into the air.

Everyone exclaimed and watched the map fly away into the distance like a kite with a broken string.

"Map!" Luo Xiaoyu screamed and chased after him, and the others followed closely behind, running hard.

The wind was getting stronger and stronger, and the map rose and fell, as if deliberately teasing the people chasing it.

They ran across fields, across streams, and through woods, panting and sweating.

Just when they were about to catch the map, a strong wind blew it higher into the sky, and it finally fell into a bottomless canyon.

"Ah!" Everyone stood on the edge of the cliff in despair, looking at the bottomless valley. The map had disappeared without a trace, and their hopes seemed to have fallen with it.

Xiaohong's face was pale and her lips were trembling. She wanted to go down and look for it desperately, but was stopped by everyone.

"It's too dangerous, Xiaohong!" Granny Lin grabbed her arm tightly. "The valley is too deep. It's life-threatening if you go down!"

"But, the map..." Xiaohong's voice choked and tears welled up in her eyes.

Doctor Zhang sighed, patted her shoulder and comforted her: "Don't be sad, Xiaohong, we will think of other ways."

Everyone was silent, looking at the deep canyon, their hearts filled with a sense of powerlessness.

The plan had just begun and had encountered such a huge obstacle. Were they really going to give up?
Blacksmith Zhao sighed heavily and punched the tree trunk next to him. The leaves fell one after another, as if they also felt sorry for their fate.

Luo Xiaoyu squatted on the ground in frustration, holding her head in her hands, feeling very upset.

Just when everyone thought that the plan had to be shelved and were dejected, a figure in white clothes floated over. His sleeves fluttered, and he looked like a banished immortal. He stood quietly on the edge of the cliff, looking deeply into the valley.

Everyone looked at him in surprise, not understanding what he was going to do.

He gently raised his right hand, muttered something, and a white light shot out from his fingertips and reached the bottom of the valley.

In an instant, a strong wind blew up, and a powerful force rose from the bottom of the valley, rolling back the ancient map.

The map fell steadily into the hands of the man in white. He turned slowly and handed the map to Xiaohong.

"This..." Xiaohong took the map in surprise and didn't know what to say for a moment.

The man in white smiled slightly, his eyes fell on Xiao Hong, and said, "This item is of great importance, so it must be kept properly."

The man in white had fluttering sleeves, looking like a banished immortal. His action of recalling the map was like a dazzling light, instantly illuminating the haze in everyone's hearts caused by the loss of the map.

His every move and gesture displayed his calmness and strength, which made everyone present feel awe.

The villagers, who had just been frustrated by the loss of the map, now looked at the man in white with awe, but also with trust and dependence.

He seemed to have become their new hope, an invisible force, inspiring them to move forward.

The man in white smiled calmly, and that smile was as warm as the spring breeze, and carried a kind of confidence that made the eyes of Xiaohong, Luo Xiaoyu and other women full of admiration and worship.

The depressed mood of the crowd was swept away, and was replaced by an indescribable excitement, as if they had seen a bright future.

Xiaohong plucked up her courage and walked to the man in white. She carefully took out a handkerchief embroidered with delicate patterns from her arms and gently handed it over, her eyes full of admiration and concern.

She saw beads of sweat on the white-clothed man's forehead and felt distressed. She wanted to wipe it for him, but she was a little shy and didn't dare to touch him directly. (End of this chapter)