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A deep, resonant chime echoed through the air, slowly spreading in all directions, reaching far away.
I opened my eyes in confusion, my gaze unfocused as I stared at the familiar ceiling above.
...Where am I?
With a heart full of questions, I sat up and looked around. The room I found myself in was filled with walls of books. There were so many that even the shelves couldn't hold them all; they were stacked haphazardly on the floor, leaving just enough space for a narrow path leading to the door.
This place feels so familiar... Isn't this my room?
I casually picked up a book lying beside the bed and flipped through it—yes, it's definitely one of my books.
I have an almost obsessive habit of buying books. Whenever I come across a story I like, I must buy it to add to my collection, and I insist on having the complete set. Over the years, I've unknowingly filled my entire room with them. I've even been attacked by falling books during earthquakes, nearly buried alive, yet my book-buying habits remain unchanged.
For me, possessing them is a form of happiness.
Being surrounded by books gives me an indescribable sense of security.
But what is happening now? Am I back in the real world? Or was everything before just a dream?
Also, I think I just heard that chime...
With lingering confusion, I slowly got out of bed and walked toward the door—
What greeted me was a breathtaking scene filled with various exotic flowers and plants; the dark night sky was dotted with stars, and a large bright moon hung low on the horizon as if about to set. Looking up, I saw a misty transparent clock suspended in the darkness of the dome above. The sight was so stunning that it took my breath away...
Wait, is this... Otherworldly Illusion?!
I stepped outside in a daze, gazing at the scene before me.
I vaguely remembered being transported here from my dreams for some unknown reason, and then a girl with a carefree smile looked at me, as if she had been waiting for my arrival:
"Hello, nice to meet you."
That's right, that girl was An Yeh, the designated guide for the beginner village.
At least, that's what I believed.
I was here to receive her guidance... or rather, it felt more like being force-fed skills and then unceremoniously kicked out...
And now, I found myself inexplicably back here again.
I unconsciously gazed up at the misty clock hanging high in the night sky.
To be honest, I was certain that this thing didn’t exist in my initial impressions... So, is this a new element created by the system after I had a nonsensical conversation with Lan Sizhui and the others?
Suddenly realizing something, I turned around sharply—only to find a plain little wooden house standing behind me, completely devoid of any trace of my original room.
After hesitating for a moment, I slowly pushed open the door of the wooden house. Inside was a simple arrangement that felt both strange and familiar—I knew this was how it appeared in Wei Hua's memories.
I glanced down at the book I had just been holding; it had now vanished without a trace. I couldn't even remember what I had read moments ago.
What on earth is going on? I truly have no idea...
Could it be that An Yeh has awakened and reopened the realm?
I looked around, relying on Wei Hua's memories, and walked along the winding path outside the wooden cabin.
Under the moonlight, at the end of the path, there was a pool shimmering with rippling reflections.
On a massive rock beside the pool sat a petite figure dressed in a Water-colored Outfit.
I stood frozen for a moment, hesitating before taking steps toward that person.
Arriving at the water's edge, I paused a few paces away. A strange, delicate fragrance wafted toward me, emanating from a cluster of vibrant green plants beneath the rock. They bloomed with pure white flowers resembling Ephemeral Flowers, but their centers were a deep crimson like fresh blood.
Moonlit Ghost—this was the only name of a plant I could recall.
Before I could speak, the person seemed to sense my presence and abruptly turned their gaze from the water to me.
"It seems you've adapted quite well during this time!"
At those words, I quietly glanced at the surface of the water—reflected there were images of my various experiences over these past days.
An Yeh could transform this pool into a mirror, showcasing all that she wished to know or display.
"…Master, since you have reopened the realm to summon me back, does that mean my trials are over?" I asked in confusion.
But An Yeh stared at me in shock, then burst into exaggerated laughter, repeatedly slapping her knee.
"Hahahahaha! Master? Hmm, that title is quite impressive; I like it! Very well, I allow you to call me that!"
I looked at her in confusion. "What's wrong?"
"Everything is wrong! Are you confused? I'm at best just a guide; there's nothing so noble about me!" She laughed and wiped away the tears that had gathered at the corners of her eyes.
Thinking back, it seemed that the title of Master was something I had made up on the spot when explaining my background to Song Lan, and I had continued to use it ever since, to the point where I almost believed it myself...
"Ugh, what’s going on? Your memory seems to be in complete disarray! Haven't you organized it yet?" She looked at me with a cryptic smile. "Tell me, do you remember why you came here?"
"Huh?" My mind went blank for a moment. "Wasn't it you who summoned me here?"
Isn't that how those time-travel stories always describe it? The protagonist is suddenly summoned to another world by a system without any preparation...
Wait, I feel like I've forgotten something.
Something seems off...
I couldn't recall.
"Well, in conclusion, maybe that's true, but..." An Yeh shrugged dismissively. "Ha, if you don't remember, then forget it. Those things are no longer important to you anyway."
"Not important?" I couldn't help but frown.
If those things weren't important, then what was?
"Anyway, just continue your journey." An Yeh pointed toward the surface of the water. "Don't overthink it; everything will work itself out in time!"
"Wait! You haven't answered me. Since you've already restarted the realm, what about my trial..."
"Trial? Restarting the realm?" An Yeh looked at me strangely. "I've always been here."
"Huh?" I stared at her in confusion. "But... I mean, you were sealed and sleeping for a reason, right? Those settings... did I set them?!"
"Ah, I see. You still think this is just a game? Without a mission as a goal, you don't know how to proceed?" An Yeh gazed at me thoughtfully. "However, if you remain too detached, you'll be the one feeling troubled later!"
"...What do you mean?" My mind was filled with questions.
"Well, it doesn't matter. Regardless of my existence or not, it won't affect what happens next. You just need to focus on what you should do," An Yeh said calmly.
"So, what exactly should I do?" I had no idea!
"You only need to remember what I've said and act accordingly. If you must set a mission for yourself, then your only task is to 'survive.' That's all there is to it. As for the rest, you can decide for yourself!"
She bent down and reached for a yet-to-bloom Moonlit Ghost Flower Bud, handing it to me. "I'm looking forward to seeing what you'll do next!"
I instinctively took it and stared blankly as the bud gradually bloomed in my hand, emitting a strange light. "No, but..."
"Don't worry. If you really encounter difficulties, I'll still lend a hand," she said with a meaningful smile, placing her finger on her lips—
"As long as you ○○, I'll be there..."
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