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Chapter 9 - Chapter VIII

As they carefully walked through an old pine forest, suddenly a faint fragrance floated into Li Han's nose. This aroma seems to be absent, but people can't help but be confused. "This fragrance... ..." Li Han frowned, a hint of doubt and vigilance flashed in his eyes. In this forest, I have never smelled such a refreshing aroma, but it is mostly rotten and bloody. Now the appearance of this fragrance, it seems unusually abrupt. Mu Yun also clearly felt the smell, his look suddenly nervous, whispered: "Be careful, it may be some kind of deadly poison mist." Li Han nodded and motioned for Muyun to remain alert. The two men continued to go on, and gradually, the fog in the vision became more thick, and the fragrance became more and more rich. They seem to have entered a very different area than before, and the trees around them have become more sparse, replaced by large tracts of wildflowers, colorful and beautiful. At the end of this sea of flowers, a faint appearance of an ancient pavilion, surrounded by strange brilliance, as if a paradise. In the pavilion, standing a woman in white, graceful posture, like a fairy Linfan. "That was... ..." Mu Yun could not help but exclaim in a low voice, he had never seen such a beautiful woman. Her skin was like snow, her eyes like stars, her lips like cherries, and she smiled as if the whole world were overshadowed by it. Li Han can not help but be shocked in his heart, although he thinks his mind is firm, but in the moment of seeing this woman, still feel a trance. However, as a battle-hardened strongman, he quickly suppressed the strangeness in his heart and quickly regained his calm. "It is not appropriate to stay here for a long time, do not be confused by appearances." Li Han whispered to remind Mu Yun. The cloud took a deep breath and forcibly withdrew his sight. He knew that Li Han was right, this strange sea of flowers and pavilions, by no means as simple as it seems, and even may hide deadly traps. However, just as they were about to leave, the woman in white suddenly turned around and looked like water at Li Han and Mu Yun. There was no hostility in her eyes, but a soft warmth, as if calling them closer. "Why did you both leave in a hurry and come in?" Her voice was like a heavenly sound, soft and beautiful, with an inexplicable magic, making people involuntarily want to listen to her call. Li Han's heart is a rin, know that the other side is by no means an unusual woman. The woman who can appear alone in the depths of this shadow forest must have a very high cultivation, and may even have some close connection with this strange place. "Thank you for the girl's kindness, but we have something important to do, and I'm afraid we can't stay long." Li Han tried to be polite, but with a clear sense of rejection in his tone. The woman in white smiled slightly, and a trace of disappointment flashed in her eyes. She said softly: "This forest is very dangerous, if the two do not give up, the little woman is willing to show the way for the two, may be able to avoid some unnecessary danger." Li Han and Mu Yun looked at each other, and their hearts were alert. Although the woman's words were very tempting, they knew that nothing in this forest could be trusted. No one knows what the real purpose of this woman is. At that moment, however, the fog suddenly churned violently around, as if some behemoth were approaching. Li Han's perception was instantly alert, he immediately clenched the sword in his hand, and Mu Yun was ready for battle. The woman in white was still standing in the pavilion, with a faint smile on her face, as if she were completely unaffected by her surroundings. She waved her hand gently, and a faint white light rose from the palm of her hand, instantly dispelling the fog around her. Under the white light, Li Han and Mu Yun clearly saw that what should have been a dangerous sea of flowers and fog, at this moment even became much milder, as if those hidden killings were resolved by the power of this woman. "Rest assured, I will not be against you." The woman's voice is as gentle as the spring breeze, with a breath of peace of mind. Li Han still did not completely relax his vigilance, but he also understood that the current situation was extremely unfavorable to them. If they refuse the woman's help, they will have to continue to grope in this forest full of unknown dangers, and the strength shown by the woman does make him feel reckless. "If the girl really helps, I Li Han will naturally be grateful." Li Han chanted a little, and finally decided to accept her kindness for the time being. The woman in white smiled, then nodded gently, turned and guided them to the pavilion. Li Han and Mu Yun followed, but still maintain a high degree of vigilance in their hearts. At the moment of stepping into the pavilion, Li Han felt a subtle change in the atmosphere around him, as if they had entered a small world isolated from the outside world. The woman in white sat down in the middle of the pavilion, gently stroking a guqin in her hand, and the strings made a melodious melody. "Do you dare ask the girl's name?" Li Han asked in a deep voice. The woman looked up, smiled slightly, and replied, "The little woman's name is Snow You, and she is the guardian of this shadow forest." "Guardians?" The cloud was surprised and asked, "If you are a guardian, why will you help us?" The snow sighed softly, and a complex emotion flashed through his eyes: "The shadow forest has been a rare place since ancient times, and many people have strayed into it and eventually died in it." But I feel something different from everyone else in you, maybe... ... You can change the fate here." Li Han frowned slightly, but did not continue to ask. He knew that the woman must have many secrets undivisive, but this was not the time to delve into them. "What the girl said about the way... ..." Li Han asked tentatively. The snow nodded: "I can guide you on a relatively safe path to avoid the most dangerous areas, but there are still many challenges ahead for you." If you are ready, I can take you at any time." Li Han and Mu Yun looked at each other, and both understood that the next journey would be more difficult, but at this moment, they had no choice. The appearance of snow seems to bring new hope, but it may also hide a larger conspiracy. "We're ready." Li Han said firmly. The snow smiled faintly, stood up, gently waved between her hands, a light appeared in her hands, reflecting the road ahead. "Follow me, and don't go the wrong way." She said softly, then turned and led them deep into the forest. Li Han and Mu Yun followed closely behind her, and their hearts were full of complex emotions and doubts. They don't know whether the hope awaits them ahead or the more terrible despair.