After repelling the beasts, Zhang Yue and Lin Wan'er continued walking deeper into the mountain forest. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves like fine golden threads, casting mottled patches of light that looked like tiny fragments of gold scattered by nature. The surrounding trees were tall and ancient, their branches intertwining in a complex web—some winding like dragons and snakes, others spreading out like giant umbrellas. Their bark was rough and cracked, seemingly carved with the vicissitudes and stories of time. The ground was covered in a thick layer of colorful fallen leaves, an interwoven tapestry of red, yellow, and brown. With every step, a crisp crunch echoed, speaking to the quiet and mysterious nature of the mountain forest.
"Brother Yue, where are we actually going?" Lin Wan'er asked curiously, blinking her large, clear eyes.
She wore a long pink dress, the hem fluttering in the breeze like a peach blossom blooming in a gentle wind—light and graceful. The edges of her skirt were embroidered with exquisite butterfly patterns that seemed ready to dance with her every movement. Her hair was styled into two cute buns adorned with a few delicate flowers, the pink petals complementing her rosy cheeks and making her look all the more playful and charming. Her eyes were as clear as water, filled with curiosity and anticipation for the unknown.
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