At the entrance of the Dark Moon Cave, Xiaoxaio and Wuyin walked slowly and discovered a nimble young man leaning casually against a huge rock at the entrance, playing with a short knife in his hand. The blade of the knife was engraved with intricate runes, emitting a faint cold light. His eyes were cunning, and the smile on his face seemed to conceal an unknown secret.
Xiaoxaio and Wuyin stopped in their tracks, watching the young man warily. Wuyin had a deep gaze, while Xiaoxaio stared at him coldly, as if trying to see through his thoughts.
The young man seemed to find the vigilance of Xiaoxaio and Wuyin interesting. He smiled lightly, stood up, and walked towards them. His steps were light, as if he were gliding over the ground like the wind. His gaze lingered on Xiaoxaio for a moment, then turned to Wuyin: "You're here to search for treasures in the Dark Moon Cave, aren't you?"
Xiaoxaio answered somewhat cautiously, "What's it to you?"
The young man didn't mind, but instead smiled even more elegantly: "My name is Bai Lu, and I'm a bounty hunter in this area. I happen to know some secrets about the Dark Moon Cave. If you don't mind, I can provide some information."
Wuyin looked serious. He knew the danger of the Dark Moon Cave. Perhaps the information from this bounty hunter would be a great help to them. He nodded, indicating for Bai Lu to continue.
Bai Lu looked at Xiaoxaio and Wuyin and said slowly, "There is a terrifying guardian in the Dark Moon Cave, a demon beast that has been cultivating for a thousand years. Its power should not be underestimated, as many adventurers have lost their lives in the past. Moreover, the cave is filled with numerous traps, making it extremely treacherous."
Wuyin frowned, sensing that the situation was not simple. However, he knew they had to proceed, as the clue to the Nine Lives Stone was too important for them.
Bai Lu seemed to see the determination of Wuyin, and he smiled, "I can take you on a relatively safe route, but..." His gaze became sharp, "I need a little reward."
Xiaoxaio looked at him coldly, but also knew that in this situation, they needed the help of this bounty hunter. She nodded, "Okay, we agree to your terms."
Bai Lu smiled at the corner of his mouth, seemingly satisfied with Xiaoxaio's response.
He led Xiaoxaio and Wuyin into the Dark Moon Cave. The air inside the cave was damp, cold, and gloomy. With every step, they could feel the icy breath seeping from the ground into their hearts.
The shadows in the cave seemed to hold potential deadly dangers at every turn. Guided by Bai Lu, they successfully avoided many hidden traps. However, as they ventured deeper into the cave, the dripping water from the ceiling became more frequent, hinting at something unusual approaching.
Xiaoxaio tightly gripped the Iceheart Sword, while Wuyin readied the Night Shadow Fan. Meanwhile, Bai Lu maintained a relaxed smile, his eyes hiding an unknown secret.
They continued to move forward, their sense of alert growing stronger...
As they continued to advance, the shadows in the cave seemed to churn more and more, eerie and elusive. Before long, a vast open space came into view. In the center of this space, a massive monster was slowly awakening from its slumber, its eyes gleaming with ominous light.
Bai Lu glanced at Xiaoxaio and Wuyin, and whispered, "It seems we can't avoid it."
Wuyin tightly gripped the Night Shadow Fan, calmly assessing the monstrous beast before them. Its body was massive, with muscles rolling with each breath, giving the impression of incredible strength.
Xiaoxaio's eyes were calm and determined as she said to Bai Lu, "Step back, this is for us to handle."
Bai Lu smiled slightly and stepped aside, but there was a hint of unusual interest in his eyes.
Wuyin's figure suddenly disappeared in the air, and the next moment, he had appeared on top of the monster's head. The Night Shadow Fan transformed into a black phantom and fiercely struck the monster.
The monster let out a deafening roar, violently shaking its body in an attempt to shake off Wuyin. But Wuyin's figure vanished in an instant, reappearing once again behind it, launching a series of attacks like a torrential downpour.
While Wuyin was battling the monster, Xiaoxaio was also not idle. She raised her sword forward, and the power of frost on the Iceheart Sword quickly condensed, instantly turning into a spear of frost, fiercely shooting towards the monster.
Feeling the threat, the monster leaped suddenly, attempting to evade, but the spear of frost still pierced through one of its wings, eliciting a piercing roar.
Xiaoxaio tightly bites her lips, this battle is far from easy.
Bai Lu stands in the distance, watching Xiaoxaio and Wuyin fiercely battling the monster, a hint of complexity flashes in his eyes. He looks at Xiaoxaio's figure, as if wanting to say something, but ultimately remains silent.
The battle had lasted for a long time, but finally, with a combined effort, the monster fell under the attack and stopped struggling.
Xiaoxaio and Wuyin were both catching their breath, their clothes soaked with sweat, but their eyes were unwaveringly bright.
Bai Lu walked over and looked at Xiaoxaio, giving a slight smile. "You're not bad, especially you, Xiaoxaio."
Xiaoxaio looked at him coldly, but said nothing more.
After the intense battle, Xiaoxaio and Wuyin couldn't help but feel an urgent desire to continue exploring the depths of the Dark Moon Cave. The cold and lifeless atmosphere inside the cave gave them an indescribable sense of oppression, as if every step was revealing the heavy history and endless mysteries of this land.
However, even though they searched every corner diligently, the trace of the Nine Lives Stone never appeared. As time passed by, Xiaoxaio finally had to face a cruel fact - it seemed that their adventure was going to be in vain.
Bai Lu's gaze wandered in every corner of the cave, but evidently, he also felt the situation slipping out of control. His original plan was clearly to hope to obtain some precious treasures here, but now, everything had turned into nothing.
He looked at Xiaoxaio and Wuyin, with a hint of self-mockery in his smile: "It seems that this time, we are both disappointed."
A hint of indifference flashed in Xiaoxaio's eyes, every adventure is filled with the unknown, and failure is also an inevitable part.
Bai Lu seems to have felt her indifference, but he didn't mind. He turned around, glanced at the darkness deep in the cave, and sighed softly.
"The mysteries of this world always seem to attract us constantly, but the truth is never easy to uncover. Perhaps, that's the charm of survival."
After saying this, Bai Lu turned around gracefully and walked towards the cave entrance. His figure appeared somewhat lonely in the cold cave, but his back revealed a kind of unruliness and freedom.
Xiaoxaio and Wuyin stood in place, watching Bai Lu disappear in the direction of the cave entrance. In Wuyin's eyes, there was a barely noticeable distraction, but he didn't say anything, just tightly held Xiaoxaio's hand.
Xiaoxaio Looking at him, there was an indescribable feeling in my heart. On the path of exploration, there are too many unknowns and failures, but as long as faith remains, they will continue to move forward until they find the truth.
So, they set out on the road to find the Nine Lives Stone once again. And at this moment, the figure of Bai Lu has already disappeared on the distant horizon.
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