After taking a short rest, the group continued along the path. Along the way, Lin Xiu and Alice walked hand in hand, their eyes filled with tenderness and affection. They knew there were still more unknowns and challenges waiting for them ahead, but as long as they were together, nothing could stop their steps.
As they ventured deeper into the forest, the light grew increasingly dim, and the surroundings were filled with a damp, decaying odor. Occasionally, the low growls of unknown creatures echoed, heightening their vigilance. Lin Xiu held Alice's hand tightly, Stellar Power quietly circulating within his body to guard against potential dangers at all times. Alice leaned slightly closer to Lin Xiu, her faint, natural fragrance lingering at the tip of his nose, bringing him a sense of reassurance and warmth. Her fingers gently hooked into his palm, squeezing from time to time as if transmitting strength or expressing reliance.
"Lin Xiu, do you think we can really find the secrets of this forest?" Alice asked softly, her voice exceptionally clear in the silent woods. She raised her head, her azure eyes gazing at Lin Xiu with a hint of anticipation and curiosity, shimmering with a moving luster in the dim light.
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