Empty the scumbag's family assets and exile him!

Chapter 247 Desire

"Then, we will set out tomorrow, following the guidance of the wooden sign and welcoming our destiny." Qin Yueran's words were both a decision and an oath. Her eyes sparkled with desire and determination for the unknown world.

The four people held hands tightly again, and at this moment, it seemed as if the whole world stopped for them. In the future, whether it is windy or sunny, they will go forward shoulder to shoulder.

The next morning, the sun shone through the gaps in the curtains, gently waking up the four people who were sleeping. The hustle and bustle of the town had not yet begun, and only the occasional crowing of roosters heralded the arrival of a new day. They simply packed their bags and set off on their journey again, holding tightly in their hands the wooden plaque engraved with the ancient totem, their hearts filled with longing for the unknown and trust in each other.

On the street, more and more people were walking, and the four of them attracted a lot of attention. An auntie carrying a basket stopped and asked curiously, "Children, where are you going? What treasures are you holding?" Her face was full of a kind smile.

Qin Yueran responded politely: "Auntie, we are going to find an important place, and this wooden sign is our guide. Do you know what this totem represents?"

The aunt squinted her eyes and looked at the wooden sign carefully, then shook her head: "Oh, I've never seen anything like this at my age. But judging from your looks, you're definitely going to do great things. Come on, kids!"

"Thank you for your encouragement!" Xiaoyu smiled gratefully, with confidence shining in her eyes.

As they walked, more passers-by cast different glances at them. Two young men who were chatting pointed at them and whispered:

"Look at those people. They seem to be looking for something. Could they be the legendary treasure hunters?"

"Humph, just them? Don't dream. But then again, the wooden sign in that girl's hand is quite interesting. It's of an ancient style."

These words drifted into the ears of the four people, but they just smiled at each other and didn't pay much attention. In their view, the real treasure is not gold and silver, but the friendship and belief that can unite them and face challenges bravely.

In the afternoon, they followed the instructions on the wooden sign and came to the edge of an ancient forest. The forest was shrouded in mist, as if hiding countless secrets. At this time, a stern-looking forest ranger stopped them and said, "This is a forbidden area. Outsiders are not allowed to enter without permission."

Ah Fu took a step forward and said sincerely, "We have no ill intentions. It's just that this wooden sign brought us here. We believe that it contains the answers we need."

The ranger narrowed his eyes and studied them, especially the wooden sign, and seemed to be touched: "Well, no one has mentioned this totem for a long time. Well, you can go in, but you must be careful. There are many ancient souls living in this forest, and they are not friendly to strangers."

"Thanks for the reminder!" The four nodded gratefully and walked into the forest. The trees were tall, blocking out the sun, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of soil and moss, which made people slow down their pace and be alert to their surroundings.

As they walked, a bird with colorful feathers suddenly flew down from the treetops, circled above their heads for a few times, and flew into the depths of the forest. "Look, it seems to be leading the way," Le Mei said softly, with a hint of excitement in her eyes.

Following the guidance of the birds, they passed through the winding path and finally came to an open space. In the center stood an ancient stone tablet, on which was carved the totem on the wooden sign.

"This is it." Qin Yueran gently touched the stone tablet, feeling a warm energy flowing through her fingertips and all over her body. A line of ancient text suddenly appeared on the surface of the stone tablet, as if telling of a thousand years of waiting.

"Let's read it together." She suggested, and the other three immediately gathered around, and the four of them read out the ancient text in unison. As the last syllable fell, the ground shook slightly, and a stone door slowly opened under the stone tablet, revealing a staircase leading to the underground.

"This is..." Le Mei covered her mouth in surprise, her eyes wide open.

"The Trial Ground of Destiny." Ah Fu added, his face showing both nervousness and anticipation.

"No matter what lies ahead, we will face it together." Xiaoyu's firm voice echoed in the empty space, giving everyone endless strength.

The four of them looked at each other, took a deep breath, and walked into the stone door hand in hand, embarking on a new adventure. The stone door slowly closed behind them, isolating the outside world, leaving only silence and the infinite reverie of passers-by about this legendary story.

"It seems that a true hero is about to be born." The ranger muttered to himself as he looked at the tightly closed stone door.

"Yes, I hope they can find their own answers." A fox that appeared quietly at the side said casually, its eyes flashing with wisdom that did not belong to wild beasts.

Under the stone steps was a dim and winding passage. The four people carefully explored downwards with the weak light of the simple lighting equipment in their hands. The air was filled with the smell of dampness and staleness, and every step was stepping on the dust of history.

"It's so quiet here, even the sound of breathing has become clear." Xiaoyu said softly, and her voice gently echoed in the narrow passage.

"Silence may mean greater danger." Ah Fu warned in a low voice, looking around vigilantly, holding a stick in his hand for self-defense.

Le Mei suddenly stopped and pointed at an ancient mural on the wall: "Look, what is this painting about?" In the picture, several blurry human figures surrounded a glowing gem, with expressions of awe or greed, and above the gem was a huge flying creature with spread wings, and its eyes seemed to contain the mysteries of the entire universe.

"This... could it be the clue to the treasure we are looking for?" Qin Yueran murmured to himself, with a barely perceptible excitement flashing in his eyes.

Just as everyone was immersed in the shock brought by the mural, a low roar came from the end of the passage, and the ground shook slightly.

"Hurry up, something is approaching!" Ah Fu shouted, and the leader quickened his pace. The four of them ran desperately, their heartbeats and footsteps intertwined into a tense symphony.

Finally, they rushed out of the passage and came to a huge underground cave. In the center was a dark blue lake with a mysterious glow. At the other end of the cave was a huge stone platform with a softly glowing gem on it, exactly as depicted in the mural.

"That... is the destination?" Le Mei panted, her eyes full of disbelief.

Just as they were about to go forward, an old man in a strange robe slowly appeared next to the gem. He had a kind face, but deep wisdom was hidden in his eyes: "Welcome to the trial field of destiny, warriors. Only those with pure hearts and strong wills can unlock the secrets of the gem and realize their true wishes."