Sunlight pierced through the clouds, draping the earth in a golden gauze. Crisp and melodious bird songs added a touch of vitality to the serene morning. Lu Chen and Huo Yao walked side by side along the forest path, beginning their routine patrol.
"Look at those flowers," Huo Yao suddenly stopped, pointing to a cluster of blooming wildflowers by the roadside.
Lu Chen followed her gaze and saw that the flowers, which should have been vibrant and tender, now appeared listless, with the edges of their petals even tinged with an unnatural black.
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