Chapter 456 The Mortal Realm

The green light seemed to have a life of its own, gently swirling around Li Xi's body. It slowly seeped into her skin and merged into her blood.

Li Xi felt a warm and gentle power coursing through her body.

Wherever this force goes, those originally blurry fragments of memory seem to begin to stir, wanting to break free of their restraints and piece together a complete picture.

However, at that moment, an accident occurred.

A mysterious light descended from the sky, instantly enveloping Li Xi.

The light came so suddenly that it caught her off guard.

Li Xi stared wide-eyed, trying to see what was happening in front of her, but the light was so bright that she couldn't open her eyes at all.

The next second, a tremendous force suddenly swept in from all sides, like a fierce giant wave, crashing heavily against her body.

The force was so strong that she felt as if her bones were about to be crushed.

"Oh no!" Green Sound cried out in panic. With a loud bang, the green bracelet on her wrist shattered instantly, turning into countless fragments that flew everywhere.

At the same time, the three people present were also blasted away by this powerful force and crashed heavily to the ground.

As the light faded, Li Xi collapsed to the ground.

Qingran struggled to her feet and staggered toward Li Xi, her face full of worry.

"I...I'm fine." Li Xi managed a weak smile, even though the waves of pain in her body made it almost impossible for her to breathe.

She turned to look at the other side, where Green Sound was also struggling to support herself. The green fragments around her slowly dissipated, as if they had lost their life-giving luster.

"Grandma Green Sound, what exactly happened? This, this..." Bingying helped her up.

Green Sound's face was as pale as paper, and a complex expression flashed in her eyes.

She slowly shook her head, her voice weak but firm: "This is the seal's reaction. It seems we've touched something we shouldn't have."

"A seal?" Qingran and Li Xi asked in unison, their hearts filled with doubt.

“Yes,” Green Sound took a deep breath.

"That...that power, is it trying to prevent us from regaining our memories?" Qingran frowned, voicing the question in her mind.

“Perhaps, more accurately, it’s about preventing Lingxi from regaining her memories.” Green Sound looked at Li Xi, her eyes filled with deep meaning. “Lingxi, I really have no other way to help you.”

This green bracelet was made by her using Dream Return Grass, and it took her more than ten years to cultivate it to this state. It seems that this time she has really suffered a heavy loss.

Li Xi was filled with guilt: "It's all because of me that you lost such a precious magic weapon."

Green Sound waved her hand gently, a faint smile playing on her lips. "No need to blame yourself, everything is predestined."

It's getting late.

After parting ways with the others, Li Xi returned alone to the small house entwined with vines.

I'll treat this place as my "home" for now.

Night fell, and all was quiet.

That powerful force today was terrifying; it almost tore her apart!

Now that things have finally quieted down, Li Xi feels sore all over.

Just then, a rumbling sound of hunger suddenly came from my stomach.

"Gurgle..." The sound was clearly audible, and Li Xi was immediately stunned.

She touched her stomach in surprise, her mind filled with doubt.

This dream is so real! Not only can I feel pain, but now I'm even feeling hungry?

"Lingxi, you're still awake, aren't you?" Qingran's voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"No, please come in."

Qingran pushed open the door and entered, carrying a tray in her hand. She said in a playful tone, "Now that you are a mortal, you still need to eat some grains and cereals from the mortal world. Here, this is lily and lotus seed porridge that I cooked myself. It's good for clearing heat and calming the mind. I also added some spiritual herb juice, which will be very beneficial to your mortal body."

Lingxi took the tray, and the aroma of the porridge instantly wafted up, warm and enticing, making her swallow hard. The porridge was not only fragrant but also faintly emanated spiritual energy, clearly indicating it had been carefully prepared.

"You're so thoughtful. This porridge looks so appetizing." Li Xi's mouth watered; she had never tried eating in her dreams before.

Qingran blinked and smiled, "Try it and see how it tastes."

The porridge in the spoon had a warm, jade-like color, reminiscent of the finest jade.

As the spoonful of porridge slid across her lips and teeth, its delicate and silky texture amazed her.

Upon entering the mouth, the porridge instantly transforms into a warm torrent, flowing down the throat and bringing an ultimate sense of satisfaction.

The energy of the herbal juice seemed to be quietly seeping into her body, making her feel a warm sensation rising from her dantian and gradually spreading throughout her body.

At this moment, all fatigue and worries gradually dissipate in this warm feeling, replaced by tranquility and relaxation.

She couldn't help but exclaim, "This is absolutely delicious!" She never imagined that she could taste something so real in her dreams.

"Isn't it delicious? I learned this from a book I stole from Brother Xinghui. He has a lot of things he brought back from the mortal world."

The little girl smiled smugly, leaned closer, and lowered her voice: "I've secretly seen quite a bit; this mortal world is quite interesting."

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Li Xi's eyes. "He has also been to the mortal realm?"

Qingran nodded, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "That's right, Brother Xinghui is amazing! He said that the mortal world is full of all sorts of rare treasures, as well as countless delicacies and stories. He also brought back many books that record all the wonderful things in the mortal world."

"Why would he go to the mortal realm? Can people from Green Valley go to the mortal realm?" This was beyond her comprehension.

"Going to the mortal realm for training? How come you don't know anything about it? Every hundred years, the elves of Green Valley have the opportunity to go to the mortal realm for training. This is so that we can better understand all things in the world, learn human emotions and wisdom, and better protect this land."

Brother Xinghui was selected in the previous batch. When he came back, he brought back many new and interesting things and told us many touching stories. We listened with rapt attention.

Qingran gestured wildly, as if she were also immersed in those wonderful stories.

Li Xi nodded repeatedly, "Am I also among that group of elves who went to the mortal realm?"

When Qingran heard this question, she didn't know how to answer it for a moment.

She was filled with doubt, for she did not understand why Lingxi had returned in the form of a mortal body. It was a mystery to her.

So she gently shook her head. "I don't know much about this. Perhaps you should ask Brother Xinghui; he might know more."

After saying that, she poured Lingxi a cup of tea. "Come and try this spiritual tea. It's made from the stamens of that thousand-year-old tree. Strangely enough, that old tree actually blossomed this year. It's a rare sight indeed!"