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Chapter 245 Answer

"I've always wanted to be a knowledgeable chef and cook delicious food that can make everyone happy." Le Mei's face was full of longing, and she seemed to have visions of delicious food in her eyes.

Xiaoyu smiled softly and said, "I hope to change the world with knowledge, even if it's just a little bit."

Ah Fu scratched his head and showed a rare serious expression: "I...I want to become stronger and protect the people who are important to me."

Qin Yueran smiled at everyone, with an indescribable warmth in her heart. "As for me, I hope to find my way home, and at the same time, experience more incredible adventures with everyone."

As the words fell, the air was filled with an indescribable tacit understanding and determination. In this atmosphere, Le Mei suddenly suggested: "Why don't we make a wish! I hope that this expedition will not only allow us to find the answers we want, but also allow us to become inseparable partners!"

"Good idea!" Ah Fu was the first to respond, followed by Xiao Yu and Qin Yue Ran's voices of agreement.

So, on this warm night, four pairs of hands folded tightly together, and each made a wish in their heart. At that moment, it seemed as if an invisible force tightly connected them, indicating that in the future, no matter what the wind and rain, they would walk side by side.

"Then, let's set off tomorrow! Towards the unknown, towards our dreams!" Qin Yueran's voice echoed in the night sky, like a horn of departure, stirring everyone's heart.

[New Chapter: City of Mist]

The first rays of sunlight in the morning penetrated the mist and illuminated the window of the inn. The four of them got up early and were ready to go to the south of the city. Qin Yueran was wearing a simple travel outfit and holding an exquisite dagger. Le Mei carried her cooking tools, Xiaoyu carried a heavy notebook, and Ah Fu was extremely excited, as if he was looking forward to the upcoming adventure.

"According to the clues provided by Ah Fu, the old man's residence should not be far away." Qin Yueran said as she walked, her eyes flashing with determination and curiosity in the morning sun.

"I hope that old man really knows something." Le Mei muttered. She always had some reservations about things other than food, but she was also curious.

After passing through several winding and narrow alleys, they came to a slightly run-down area in the south of the city. There were few houses here, and occasionally a few early risers hurried past, seemingly trying to avoid attracting attention. Ah Fu stopped in front of a seemingly ordinary little house and pointed at the half-open wooden door, "This is it."

Pushing open the creaking door, an old and complex book fragrance hits you. The light in the room is dim, but you can still make out the piles of books. Almost every inch of the space is occupied by various old books. A thin, gray-haired old man is facing away from them, whispering to himself, as if talking to the words in the air.

"Ahem, excuse me, old man?" Qin Yueran asked softly, afraid to disturb the silence.

The old man turned around slowly, with a hint of surprise in his narrowed eyes, "Young man, why are you here? I don't sell my books."

Ah Fu took a step forward and said with courage: "Old man, we are here to find a special ancient book. I heard that you have many rare books here, maybe you can give us some clues."

The old man's eyes swept over the four people one by one, and finally stopped at the "Food Sutra" in Qin Yueran's hand. He smiled slightly, "Oh, it seems that you do have some knowledge. However, finding a book is not an easy task. It depends on whether you have the luck and wisdom."

Hearing this, Le Mei's eyes rolled and she took out a steaming freshly baked meat bun from her backpack. "Perhaps, we can exchange this for some information?"

The old man sniffed, his eyes gleaming, "Well, that's a good start. Well, tell me, what kind of ancient book are you looking for?"

Qin Yueran briefly explained their purpose - to find ancient books that hide extraordinary secrets, especially those related to martial arts, history or strange knowledge. After listening, the old man pondered for a moment, then pointed to a corner deep in the pile of books, "Over there, in the oldest batch of books, there may be the answers you want. However, the books in that area are a little special, so you'd better be prepared before you go in."

The four of them looked at each other, nodded knowingly, and carefully stepped into the area indicated by the old man. The books here exuded a faint glow, and every time they turned a page, they seemed to hear the whisper of history. Xiaoyu quickly recorded everything, Lemei tried to interpret some old recipes, Ah Fu looked around to try to find more clues, and Qin Yueran concentrated on an ancient book with a mysterious symbol on the cover.

Just as they were concentrating, a small noise caught everyone's attention. Le Mei gently opened the interlayer of a book, and found a yellowed letter hidden inside.

"Is this... a letter of challenge?" Qin Yueran took the letter and saw that it said: "If you want to find the treasure book, you must first solve my three riddles. Only if you have both wisdom and courage can you get a glimpse of the secrets."

"It seems that our adventure has just begun!" Ah Fu rubbed his hands, looking eager to try.

"No matter what lies ahead, we will face it together!" Le Mei said firmly. There was an indescribable trust and strength between the four of them.

As the sun sets, they leave a promise in the old man's house - no matter how far and difficult the answer is, they will work together to uncover the secrets of the ancient book. And that letter of challenge, like the key of fate, opens the door to the unknown.

"Okay, let's go back and prepare. Tomorrow, let us face the first test!" Qin Yueran's words were filled with unquestionable determination.

In the courtyard, the night deepened. The four of them sat together again. Ah Fu suddenly spoke up, breaking the brief silence. "Speaking of which, if you really find those secrets, how do you plan to use them?"

"I want to use it to make unprecedented delicacies and let people feel the wonder of the world through their taste buds." Le Mei said with a smile.

Xiaoyu thought for a moment and said, "I want to record it and let the world know about it. Maybe one day, it can change the world."

Ah Fu clenched his fists and said, "I will use this power to protect everyone and our home."

Qin Yueran looked up at the starry sky, with stars twinkling in her eyes, "And I hope that through all this, I can find my true self and the path that belongs to me."

In the night sky, the stars seemed brighter, as if they were silently witnessing the beginning of this journey. The four of them smiled at each other, and that smile was full of longing for the future and the courage to face challenges.

"Well, tomorrow, new adventures await us. Good night, friends." Le Mei's voice fell gently, bringing the night to a perfect end.

The next morning, when the first ray of morning light penetrated the clouds, the four were ready to go. They stood on the stone steps of the south gate of the ancient city, facing the cool morning breeze, their hearts full of anticipation and anxiety about the unknown challenges.

"According to the instructions in the challenge letter, the first puzzle we have to solve is located in the central square of this city." Qin Yuran studied the letter carefully, tapping the map lightly with his fingers, his eyes as sharp as an eagle.

"The city center? Is there anything to explore there besides statues and fountains?" Le Mei wondered, adjusting her cooking bag, which was already filled with various spices and ingredients that might be needed on the road.

"Don't forget, there are beautiful women in books. Sometimes, the extraordinary is often hidden in the ordinary." Qin Yueran reminded with a smile, already having some calculations in her mind.

As the sun gradually rose, they shuttled through the bustling market and headed towards the heart of the city. When they arrived at the central square, many residents were already gathered by the fountain doing morning exercises. Everything seemed so harmonious and normal.

"Look there!" Xiaoyu suddenly pointed at the statue in the center of the fountain and shouted. It was a statue of a warrior holding a sword, but it looked different today - a strange light was reflected on the tip of the sword, shining directly onto the floor tiles on the north side of the square.

Qin Yueran walked forward quickly, squatted down and observed carefully. That floor tile was different from the others, and seemed to be able to rotate. "This should be the clue we are looking for." She twisted it gently, and a small mechanism appeared under the floor tile.

Ah Fu came over excitedly, "Let me try!" He turned the mechanism carefully, and with a "click", the ground on the north side of the square slowly opened up, revealing a secret staircase leading to the underground.

"Is this the answer to the first puzzle? It's incredible!" Le Mei exclaimed, and almost dropped the meat bun in her hand.