The residents of the small town were also alarmed by this sudden change, and gathered around one after another, talking one after another. "Look, those brave people, they always rush to the front." An old woman sighed, her eyes full of admiration.
"They are our guardians. As long as they are here, there is nothing we cannot overcome." The young man on the side echoed, his words full of confidence and pride.
Just as the team was about to leave, the traveler who had asked profound questions by the campfire appeared again, holding an old map in his hand and handed it to Xu Mo. "This is my travel record for many years. It may help you find a solution to your problem. I also want to contribute. If possible, let me go with you."
Xu Mo took it solemnly Map, a trace of gratitude flashed in his eyes: "Thank you very much, your experience is crucial to us. Welcome to join us, we will face this challenge together."
So, the group appeared at the dawn of dawn At that time, with the blessings and expectations of the townspeople, we embarked on the journey. Their backs are stretched out under the sunshine, and every step seems to be announcing to the world: No matter how bumpy the road ahead is, the light and hope will never stop.
While walking, Xu Mo turned to look at Su Meier. Their eyes met. Needless to say, the tacit understanding and trust were enough to overcome any difficulty. "No matter what the future holds, as long as we are together, there will be no problem that cannot be overcome." Xu Mo's words were like a promise to Su Meier, but also like a vow to himself and the entire team.
"Yes," Su Meier responded firmly. Although her voice was soft, it was as warm and powerful as the spring breeze and rain, "We are hope itself."
The team moved forward quickly, everyone They are all anxiously looking forward to arriving at their destination as soon as possible and solving the village's predicament. Xu Mo and Su Meier, who were walking in front, were constantly discussing specific steps and response plans, while other members of the team were also cooperating tacitly.
A young soldier couldn't help but say: "Master Xu Mo, what is the first step for our operation? Should we first find out the cause of the water source being polluted, or should we directly help the local villagers solve their urgent needs?"
Xu Mo stopped, took a deep breath and replied: " First, we need to stabilize the mood of the villagers and calm their panic. Then, Su Meier and the female mage will conduct preliminary magic tests to confirm the source of the pollution and the solution. Uncle Blacksmith, you are responsible for organizing the villagers to maintain the existing well equipment. Try to prevent further damage.”
"Understood." The blacksmith nodded vigorously, "I will do my best to ensure the normal operation of the existing facilities."
The traveler added next to him: "We also need to ask the nearby large city-states for help immediately and borrow their medicine and technical support. There are some key contact points on my map that can transmit information quickly."
"Very good, with your help, our operations will be more efficient," Xu Mo said gratefully.
The team continued to move forward, and soon after, they finally arrived at the disaster-stricken village. The village was in chaos, and the villagers gathered around, looking at the group of helpers with horror and hope.
An elderly village chief stepped forward and said anxiously: "Heroes, thank you for your timely assistance! Our water source has serious problems, and many people in the village have fallen ill."
"Don't worry, we will try our best to help you solve the problem." Xu Mo reassured.
Su Meier and the female mage quickly launched magic detection, waved their hands lightly, and a blue light emitted, covering the entire water source. The female mage closed her eyes and felt the feedback from the magic: "The water source is indeed contaminated by some unknown toxin, which requires a complicated detoxification process."
At this time, a young villager stood up, his voice trembling but Firm: "What can we do to help you?"
Su Meier smiled and looked at these tough people: "Your courage and solidarity are the greatest help. Now, we need to know the specific time and place when the pollution started, which will help us find a solution faster."
The village chief immediately summoned the villagers, and everyone provided Information, at the same time, the blacksmith also began to inspect the well equipment and found several places that needed urgent repairs.
The soldier who asked the question just now looked at the busy Xu Mo and couldn't help but ask again: "Master Xu Mo, what are these unknown forces? Why are they attacking our water sources?"
Xu Mo shook his head, frowning Lock: “It’s unclear at the moment Chu, but we must remain vigilant and prepare for the worst. They may not give up."
Su Meier on the side looked up from the magic test with a solemn expression: "This toxin is very poisonous. Rare, may come from some forbidden form in ancient times Avoid magic. We need to find ways to deal with it from ancient books."
The traveler opened the old map and pointed to several marked points: "Here, here, and here are the places I have explored. ancient ruins from the past, perhaps some clues I can help you."
"Great!" A glimmer of light flashed in Su Meier's eyes, "We need to split up immediately, with some people staying in the village to provide emergency assistance, and the other people going to search for the ruins. Answer.”
The team quickly assigned tasks, and the blacksmith stayed in the village to direct the repair work, while Xu Mo, Su Meier, the female mage, and the warriors embarked on the journey to the ruins.
At this moment, a commotion in the distance attracted everyone's attention. A stranger dressed in black was escorted by several villagers. He looked haughty but worried.
The village chief explained: "This is the other party's spy we caught. He may know some inside information."
Xu Mo stepped forward and looked at the spy calmly: " Who are you? Why are you destroying our water source?"
The spy sneered: "You stupid guys, no matter how hard you struggle, you are destined to be unable to change your fate."
"Hmph!" The soldier rushed forward angrily and grabbed the spies by the collar, "Who are you?! What's the conspiracy behind this?"
The spies were still disdainful, but a trace of panic flashed in their eyes: " We are followers of the Dark Messenger. What you call light is just a short-lived illusion, and the real darkness is about to come."
Xu Mo. Frowning, an ominous premonition surged in his heart: "Tell me, what is your goal?"
The spies were silent for a while, and finally whispered: "Our goal is to destroy all hope and let Darkness completely swallows this world..." Before he finished speaking, he suddenly twitched violently and foamed at the mouth. He was obviously poisoned by some kind of self-destructive poison.
Su Meier quickly cast healing magic, but it was too late. The spies' aura quickly dissipated, leaving only the words full of despair.
"Be careful, the enemy may launch a new attack at any time." Xu Mo reminded the team in a deep voice that they must be more cautious in the face of unknown threats.
Just when people fell into silence and worry, a loud horn sounded in the distance, and then, a team wearing armor rushed over, led by a mighty general.
The general dismounted and saluted: "We are here to support you under the orders of the big city-states. We hope to be able to help you."
Xu Mo responded happily: "Thank you very much. Timely assistance, we need more strength to deal with the crisis. Please help the villagers build defenses and help deal with the water source problem."
"Of course, we will do our best," the general replied firmly.
With the help of new aid, order in the village was gradually restored, and all work was carried out in an orderly manner, as if the calm before darkness came. Su Meier and Xu Mo led the team on a journey to the ancient ruins. They knew that only by finding the real cause of the pollution source could the problem be completely solved.
As night falls, the bonfires in the camp are lit again, and people gather together to encourage each other. Xu Mo and Su Meier stood by the fire, looking at the burning flames, understanding each other tacitly.
"The road ahead is thorny, but we can't back down." Xu Mo held Su Meier's hand and said firmly.
"Yes, no matter what is waiting for us ahead, the light will never retreat." Su Meier responded, her eyes shining with tenacity and hope.
At this moment, a scout ran into the camp and said in a nervous tone: "We found strange traces ahead, which seem to be the runes of the Dark Messenger!"
"It seems that the enemy has set up an ambush ahead." Xu Mo's eyes darkened, and he turned to the crowd and said, "Everyone, be prepared, we will face a difficult battle."
Su Mei Er held Xu Mo's hand tightly and said firmly: "No matter what lies ahead, Let's face the challenge together."
"Well," Xu Mo nodded, "let us use light to dispel this darkness."
Just as everyone is preparing for the upcoming battle, Some unidentified pedestrians suddenly appeared in the camp. They may seem ordinary, but they exude an aura that is hard to ignore. Xu Mo looked at these people warily, making secret calculations in his heart.
A tall man stepped forward and said with a smile: "I heard that you are looking for the source of pollution. We may be able to provide some help."
"Who are you?" Su Meier asked calmly.
The man smiled slightly, revealing a bit of mystery: "We are just travelers passing by. We heard that there is a dilemma here, so we wanted to lend a helping hand. Can we have a drink together?"
Xu Mo nodded. , motioning for them to sit down: "Of course, water is nature's most generous gift, I hope your help is equally generous."
The man and his companions sat down, and they chatted casually. , gradually revealing some useful information. It turns out that these so-called "travelers" are actually members of a secret organization. They have been tracking the whereabouts of the Dark Messenger for several years.
One of the female travelers whispered: "Our organization has discovered that the runes used by the Dark Messenger have a unique energy fluctuation that can be detected by specific magic. If you allow me, I can try Some rituals may provide clues.”
Su Meier's eyes flashed with hope: "If this is really the case, then we will ask you to do it."
The woman nodded, and then began to prepare a complicated magic ritual. The air around her seemed to change because of her actions. Get nervous. Soon, a blue light appeared in her palm and slowly spread, covering the entire camp.
The villagers and team members gathered together, whispering:
“Can these people really help us?”
“I hope they are not liars.”< br>
"The magic they used looks very powerful..."
Xu Mo and Su Meier stood aside quietly, observing everything calmly. Suddenly, the woman stopped what she was doing, with a hint of surprise on her face: "I sensed the existence of the runes. They are in the valley ahead."
Xu Mo immediately decided: "We will set off immediately, Taking advantage of the cover of night, I hope there will be some unexpected effects.”
The team quickly gathered and headed towards the valley. Although the mountain road at night was rugged, everyone was full of firm belief. In the darkness ahead, strange lights and shadows flash from time to time, making people wary.
A villager whispered: "I hope this is not a trap. The methods of this dark messenger should not be underestimated."
"Yes, it's better to be careful." Another villager agreed.
Finally, the team reached the depths of the valley, and a hidden cave appeared in front of them. The faint blue flame burning at the door was the rune symbolizing the Dark Messenger. Xu Mo and Su Meier looked at each other, their eyes full of understanding.
"Be careful, everyone, prepare to fight." Xu Mo reminded in a low voice.
The team entered the cave slowly and cautiously. During the process, the air around them seemed to be frozen and suffocating. Suddenly, several guards of the Dark Envoy appeared in front, holding sharp blades and with strange light shining in their eyes.
"Enemy attack!" the soldier shouted and rushed forward.
For a moment, there were flashes of swords and shadows in the cave, and a fierce battle began. Everyone in the team showed extraordinary courage and skills, especially Xu Mo, whose swordsmanship was swift and precise, taking away an enemy's life every time he drew his sword.
The travelers next to him were protecting him. They waved the equipment in their hands, muttered words, and continuously released shields and attack magic, providing strong support for the team.
"These guys are too strong!" A guard of the Dark Messenger shouted in horror.
"Hold on, the Dark Messenger will never fail!" Another guard tried to cheer up, but he was obviously guilty.
Through cooperation and tenacious fighting, the team finally defeated the guards and entered the depths of the cave. A huge altar suddenly appeared in front of you, with some ancient scrolls and rune stones placed on it, and a faint blue light emanated from it.
"This is it!" the female mage exclaimed, "These runes and scrolls are the root cause of water pollution!"
Xu Mo stepped forward and inspected these items carefully, his brows furrowed: "These Things are very dangerous and need to be handled with care."
Suddenly, a deep laughter came from the depths of the cave, and the leader of the Dark Messenger slowly walked out, his figure shrouded in shadow, holding a weapon in his hand. A long ax with a cold light.
"You shouldn't have come." The leader said coldly, "This is a dark realm, and you will pay the price for it." "We will not retreat, as long as there is still a glimmer of hope, we will not I will give up!" Xu Mo responded resolutely. (End of this chapter)