Chapter 47: The Secret of Danxia

Chapter 47: The Secret of Danxia

The little spiritual beast was exceptionally alert and cunning. It seemed to know that it couldn't escape, so it desperately charged towards the depths of the forest. However, the forest was filled with thorny bushes and dense undergrowth, making it difficult to traverse. How could it outrun Gu Ruoyun and the others, who were moving swiftly?

In just a moment, Gu Ruoyun and the others had caught up to the little spiritual beast. Seeing that there was no escape, the little spiritual beast quickly turned around, its tiny body trembling. Its large eyes were filled with a desperate plea.

"Let's capture it!" Gu Ruoyun's eyes flashed. This little spiritual beast was clearly unlike any other, so she had to capture it.

Upon hearing this, the little spiritual beast whimpered softly. Just as it was about to make a move, a faint light suddenly emerged from its body. The light grew brighter and brighter, eventually enveloping the little spiritual beast. When the light dissipated, the little spiritual beast had vanished.

What replaced it was a beautiful young girl dressed in a white dress. Her long, black hair cascaded down her back, and her face was incredibly delicate. Her eyes were large and round, just like those of the little spiritual beast, and they were filled with fear as she looked at Gu Ruoyun.

"A spiritual beast that can transform into human form?" Gu Ruoyun was slightly taken aback. Transforming into human form was a difficult feat for spiritual beasts, requiring extraordinary talent and strength. It was rare to see such a young spiritual beast capable of this.

The girl bit her lip and said softly, "I'm not a spiritual beast. I'm a human. I just have a special ability that allows me to transform into a spiritual beast."

Gu Ruoyun raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Tell me, what's your name?"

"My name is Ling'er," the girl replied, her voice still trembling.

"Ling'er," Gu Ruoyun repeated the name softly. "Why did you transform into a spiritual beast and hide here? And why did you steal the spiritual grass?"

Ling'er lowered her head and mumbled, "I… I'm hiding from someone. And I needed the spiritual grass to heal my mother."

"Your mother?" Gu Ruoyun's heart softened slightly. "Is she injured?"

Ling'er nodded tearfully. "Yes, she was injured protecting me. The only way to heal her is with spiritual grass."

Gu Ruoyun fell silent for a moment. She looked at the girl's innocent face and sighed. "Alright, I understand. I won't force you to do anything. However, you must tell me about this forest and the secrets of Danxia."

Ling'er hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Okay, I'll tell you everything I know."

And so, Ling'er began to recount the secrets of the forest and Danxia, revealing a hidden history that Gu Ruoyun had never imagined. The forest was not just a forest; it was a place of great power, and Danxia was not just a sect; it was a sanctuary with a deep and ancient connection to this forest.