Xu Tiancai reached out and gently touched the mural on the door. A rough yet mysteriously rhythmic texture traveled from his fingertips, as if those ancient stories were pouring themselves out to him through this heavy barrier. Though weathered by time, the pigments on the mural still retained a faint, lingering luster, as though guarding a long-forgotten history.
"There are powerful energy fluctuations contained within this mural," the Mysterious Figure said, narrowing his eyes as he sensed it carefully. "Perhaps this is the key to opening the door."
The Man in White brought the Flute to his lips and softly played a soothing melody that echoed before the ruins' entrance. Miraculously, at the sound of the music, certain lines on the mural began to quiver slightly, like awakening sprites.
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