4: Discovering the Mystical Space
Li Mei decides to explore her surroundings and perhaps find clues about her new life. She moves slowly, every step a struggle due to her frail state. In a small wooden chest by the bedside, she finds a few humble possessions—a worn-out robe, a few herbs wrapped in cloth, and a strange jade pendant that seems to emit a faint glow.
As she touches the pendant, a wave of warmth pulses through her fingers. Suddenly, the world around her shifts, and she finds herself in an entirely different place. She stands in a serene, otherworldly garden, surrounded by lush plants with vibrant colors she's never seen before. Flowers bloom around her, and trees heavy with glowing fruits sway gently in an unseen breeze. She senses a tranquil energy here, unlike anything she's felt before.
Realization dawns on her—this must be some sort of mystical space, one that she now has access to. Her instincts tell her that the plants and fruits here might possess powers or healing properties, and as she picks a glowing fruit and bites into it, she feels an immediate surge of energy through her frail body. The fatigue that weighed on her moments ago begins to lift, replaced by a faint, newfound strength.