allonlinenovel Chapter 170 The Difficult Path of Quest
Chapter 170 The Difficult Path of Quest
Ever since that night when Lin Xiao made up her mind to return to the Tang Dynasty to complete her unfinished mission, her life has been filled with endless running around and seeking.
The morning sun had just broken through the night sky of the city, and the weak light slipped into Lin Xiao's room through the gap in the curtains. But she had already jumped out of bed, quickly washed up, had a few bites of breakfast, and hurriedly put on the heavy backpack and went out to find the seemingly unattainable method of traveling through time.
She first came to the magnificent and solemn library in the city. This library is like a treasure house of knowledge. The tall building stands in the city center, and the bookshelves inside are densely packed, like an endless maze. Lin Xiao walked into this ocean of books with a hint of expectation and nervousness in her heart.
She came to the ancient books area, where ancient, precious and mysterious books were stored. She eagerly scanned the yellowed ancient books on the bookshelf, and gently touched the worn spines with her fingers, as if she could feel the accumulation of time and the weight of knowledge.
Lin Xiao pulled out an ancient seal script book and carefully turned the pages. The complex and beautiful seal script font made her feel dizzy. But she was not intimidated by the difficulty. Instead, she took out her notebook and carefully compared it with the seal script dictionary, interpreting it word by word. Her brows were furrowed and her eyes were focused, as if the whole world was only her and the book in her hand.
Time passed by unknowingly, people came and went in the library, but Lin Xiao seemed to be in another time and space. The sunlight gradually moved from one side of the window to the other, and the soft light gradually became strong and dazzling. Her eyes were bloodshot, dry and painful because of long-term concentration on reading, but she just rubbed them gently and continued to immerse herself in the world of books.
At noon, the number of people in the library gradually decreased and the surroundings became quiet. Lin Xiao's stomach made a rumbling sound, but she just took out a piece of bread from her backpack, ate a few mouthfuls with a bottle of water, and continued to read those ancient texts.
She took down ancient books one by one from the bookshelf, carefully read them and put them back. Her notebook was filled with dense notes and her own thoughts. With her efforts, those obscure words gradually became clear.
However, despite her efforts, she still could not find any effective clues about traveling back to the Tang Dynasty. When the librarian walked to her side quietly and reminded her with a smile that the library was closing time, Lin Xiao raised her head as if she had just woken up from a dream. She looked at the empty bookshelves around her, and felt lost and tired, but she knew that this was just the beginning.
After leaving the library, Lin Xiao did not take a moment to rest, but rushed to the residence of a famous occult expert. The expert lived in a quiet villa on the edge of the city, surrounded by green trees and a quiet environment.
After some twists and turns, Lin Xiao finally found the place. She stood in front of the door of the villa, took a deep breath, sorted out her thoughts, and then gently pressed the doorbell.
The door opened, and an old man with gray hair and deep eyes appeared in front of her. Lin Xiao respectfully introduced herself to the expert and eagerly told him about her desire and experience of traveling back to the Tang Dynasty. After listening to her, the expert frowned slightly, and his eyes revealed a hint of doubt and confusion.
He invited Lin Xiao into the study, which was filled with all kinds of strange objects. Mysterious symbols and patterns were hung on the walls, and the bookshelves were filled with books on mysticism, energy, and supernatural phenomena. Lin Xiao looked at the expert expectantly, hoping to get some useful advice and methods from him.
However, the expert just shook his head slightly, and said in a low and slow voice: "Child, time travel is almost impossible in reality. Most of the so-called successful cases in the past are just scams or coincidences." Lin Xiao's heart sank, but she was unwilling to be denied like this.
She continued to explain to the experts her real experiences in the Tang Dynasty and the deep concern and sense of mission in her heart. Her voice trembled slightly with excitement, and her eyes were full of determination and desire.
The expert looked at her persistent and determined eyes and was silent for a long time. Finally, he sighed, stood up, took out a few theoretical books on energy field and consciousness conversion from the bookshelf, and handed them to Lin Xiao.
"These books may give you some inspiration, but don't hold your hopes too high." There was a hint of helplessness in the expert's voice.
Lin Xiao took the book as if it were a treasure, thanked the expert repeatedly, and left the expert's residence.
In the following days, Lin Xiao locked herself in her room and studied these books day and night. The complex theories and profound formulas made her feel extremely confused, but she did not give up. She read over and over again, took notes, and tried to understand the deep meaning.
During the day, she sat in front of the window, the sun shining on the desk, but she had no time to appreciate the beautiful scenery outside the window, and devoted herself to the world of books. At night, she was still studying hard under the desk lamp, and everything around her became silent, with only the sound of her turning pages and the occasional sound of notes.
She tried to understand the fluctuations of the energy field and the mechanism of consciousness conversion, hoping to find clues to travel back to the Tang Dynasty. However, the contents of these books were too abstract and profound, and she often read them several times but still couldn't understand them.
In order to gain a deeper understanding of the mysticism, Lin Xiao began to inquire about various mysticism seminars and lectures, and she spent a lot of time and energy running around every corner of the city.
At a seminar, Lin Xiao met a man who claimed to have had a strange experience. He vividly described the future scenes he saw during meditation and the communication with the soul. Lin Xiao listened attentively and kept asking him questions, trying to find clues related to time travel. But in the process of communication, she gradually found that the man's story was more based on imagination and fantasy, and lacked substantial basis.
In another lecture, a scholar proposed a theory about space-time distortion, but when Lin Xiao asked in depth how to apply it to actual time travel, the scholar could not give a clear answer.
Lin Xiao did not get any substantial help from these exchanges, but instead felt more confused and lost. She began to doubt whether she was on the right path and whether she could really find a way to travel back to the Tang Dynasty.
But every time she wanted to give up, the scenes of the Tang Dynasty would appear in her mind like a movie. She remembered her husband's gentle smile, her children's innocent eyes, the majesty and kindness of the emperor, and the mountains, rivers, fields, streets and alleys there. Those beautiful memories and unfinished missions were like a powerful force, pushing her to move forward.
By chance, Lin Xiao heard that there was a hermit in a remote mountain, who was said to have a unique and profound understanding of time travel. Without any hesitation, Lin Xiao immediately packed his bags and embarked on a difficult journey to the mountains.
The mountain road was rugged and difficult to walk on. Lin Xiao, carrying a heavy backpack, walked into the mountain step by step. The stones and soil under her feet were loose from time to time, causing her to almost fall. The surrounding trees were tall and dense, with branches and leaves intertwined, blocking most of the sunlight, making the mountain road look gloomy and terrifying.
Lin Xiao walked for a long time, her clothes were soaked with sweat, and her legs felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead. But her faith in her heart remained firm, and she told herself that as long as she could find a way to cross, it would be worth it no matter how hard or tired she was.
Suddenly, the sky was covered with dark clouds and the wind was strong. Soon, raindrops as big as beans poured down and hit Lin Xiao. She had no place to hide and could only continue to move forward in the rain. The rain blurred her vision and the mountain road became more muddy and slippery, but she gritted her teeth and walked forward with difficulty.
At this moment, a ferocious beast rushed out of the woods and roared at Lin Xiao. Lin Xiao's heartbeat accelerated instantly, and she subconsciously clenched the stick in her hand and confronted the beast. Fortunately, after a brief confrontation, the beast turned around and disappeared into the woods.
After several days and nights of arduous journey, Lin Xiao finally found the residence of the master. It was a simple thatched cottage hidden in a dense bamboo forest. In front of the cottage was a clear stream, the gurgling stream made a pleasant sound.
Lin Xiao walked to the hut and knocked on the door gently. The door opened, and an old man in a white robe, with gray hair and a thin face appeared in front of her. His eyes were deep and calm, as if he could see through everything.
Lin Xiao explained his purpose to the master. The master was silent for a long time, then slowly said: "Time travel is against common sense, and there must be a price." Lin Xiao answered without hesitation: "No matter what the price is, I am willing to pay."
The master sighed and led her into the house. The house was very simple, with only a table, a chair and a bed. The master took out a yellowed handwritten secret book from under the bed and handed it to Lin Xiao.
"This secret book records some ancient rituals and cultivation methods. Perhaps it can help you realize your wish, but remember, don't abuse it." The master's voice was serious and solemn.
Lin Xiao was filled with gratitude. He took the secret book with both hands and bowed deeply to the master.
After returning to the city, Lin Xiao began to practice according to the method in the secret book. Every morning, before dawn, she got up and went to a quiet corner of the park to meditate. She closed her eyes, adjusted her breathing, and tried to connect her mind with the energy of the universe.
At night, she lit candles in her room, arranged various spices and instruments, and performed mysterious rituals according to the steps in the secret book. Her room was filled with strange aromas and a mysterious atmosphere, and her figure appeared lonely and firm under the candlelight.
Her behavior caused the neighbors to look at her with awe and gossip. Some thought she was possessed, while others thought she was just being mysterious. But Lin Xiao ignored all these outside voices. She had only one goal in mind - to return to the Tang Dynasty.
However, after a period of hard work, there was still no sign of crossing. Lin Xiao felt extremely frustrated and lost, and she began to wonder if everything she had done was in vain. She sat in the corner of the room, holding the secret book in her hand, and tears flowed down her face uncontrollably.
She asked herself if she was really too foolish and naive to believe in such illusory things. But just when she wanted to give up, the memories of the Tang Dynasty came back to her. She remembered the expectations and trust that the people there had in her, and she remembered her unfinished mission.
So Lin Xiao wiped away her tears and cheered herself up again. She told herself that no matter how difficult it was, she must not give up. As long as there was a glimmer of hope, she would continue to work hard.