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"Awesome!" Xiao Zhuzi cheered, eagerly rushing toward the hot spring.
"Wait! Xiao Zhuzi!" Xi Xi quickly caught up and stopped the impulsive girl. She cautiously touched the water with her antennae and then said with satisfaction, "Hmm, the temperature is just right, not too hot or too cold. You can go in now, but be careful!"
With permission granted, Xiao Zhuzi immediately took off her shoes and slowly dipped her tired feet into the warm spring water. "Ah!" she sighed contentedly, as if the hot spring had magical powers that instantly dispelled her fatigue. Xi Xi and Fei Bao also leaned against the edge of the spring, letting their bodies sink into the warm water. The air around them was warm and humid but not stifling, with a faint mineral scent wafting through. The three little creatures inhaled deeply in unison, their faces lighting up with expressions of bliss.
Suddenly, Fei Bao playfully flapped his wings, splashing water everywhere. "Look! My splash is the biggest!"
Xiao Zhuzi burst into giggles at this unexpected "attack," quickly raising her hands to shield herself from the flying water. "Fei Bao, you're so sneaky! We don't have wings! That's not fair!"
Just as they were having fun, a low and hoarse voice suddenly came from nearby: "You little rascals are too noisy; you've kept me from sleeping."
The sudden voice startled Xiao Zhuzi and her friends, and they turned in surprise to see a large beetle lying not far from them at the edge of the hot spring—something they had completely overlooked!
The beetle's shell was a grayish-brown color, covered in uneven patterns that made it almost indistinguishable from the surrounding rocks. Even tiny mosses grew in the crevices of its shell, allowing it to blend perfectly into the cave environment. If it hadn't spoken, they would have truly thought it was just a big stone!
"I'm sorry!" Xiao Zhuzi quickly stood up to apologize. "We... we really didn't see you there!"
Fei Bao curiously flew over to the large beetle, tilting his head to examine it. "Beetle Uncle, you look so strange! You're like a talking rock! Do you like soaking in hot springs too?"
Seeing this, Xi Xi hurried over to pull Fei Bao back, smiling as she said, "Beetle Uncle, we're sorry for disturbing your rest! Please don't mind him; he's just being rude!"
"Haha, it's alright, it's alright. I'm Cave Beetle; I do look quite like a rock. The hot spring is good for my shell, so I like to rest here by the edge," Beetle Uncle chuckled heartily, showing no signs of annoyance. He continued gently, "How did you little ones end up here? It's been a long time since I've seen unfamiliar friends come by."
Xiao Zhuzi quickly explained their purpose for coming. When Beetle Uncle heard that they were going to Lonely Cloud Peak to search for Moonlit Sky Herb, his antennae perked up in surprise.
" Moonlit Sky Herb? Lonely Cloud Peak? Little ones, it seems your information isn't quite accurate!"
Xiao Zhuzi, Fei Bao, and Xi Xi exchanged puzzled glances, unsure of what Beetle Uncle meant.
Beetle Uncle went on to say, "According to an ancient legend passed down in our Cave Beetle clan, Moonlit Sky Herb does not grow at the top of Lonely Cloud Peak."
"What?! Then where does Moonlit Sky Herb grow?" Xiao Zhuzi exclaimed in unison with her friends.
Beetle Uncle's gaze turned toward the cave ceiling as he recalled slowly, "According to legend, Moonlit Sky Herb grows around a massive spiral-shaped gem. That gem is no ordinary thing; it's said to contain secrets of time and space. This legend has been passed down through generations in our clan. Although no one has ever claimed to have seen that gem for real, we all firmly believe in its existence."
The three friends listened in awe and eagerly asked Beetle Uncle for more details about this legend. Afterward, they bid farewell to the friendly Cave Beetle and continued on their journey in the direction he had indicated.
The journey of the Ground Sky Squad deeper into the cave seemed endless as time quietly slipped away in the darkness. As time passed, perceptive Xi Xi was the first to notice subtle changes in their surroundings. She stopped walking and gently trembled her antennae.
"Do you feel that? The air seems more humid now; there's a misty feeling. And have you noticed how uneven the ground has become? It's getting rockier."
"Now that you mention it, you're right! My feet are starting to hurt from all these stones!" Xiao Zhuzi frowned as she lightly stomped her foot.
Suddenly, Fei Bao exclaimed, "Look!"
Xiao Zhuzi and Xi Xi followed the direction Fei Bao was pointing, and through the hazy mist, they saw a towering figure gradually emerging. The three friends instinctively quickened their pace, and Xiao Zhuzi could hardly contain his excitement, eventually breaking into a run. As they drew closer, the figure became clearer—
"It’s Lonely Cloud Peak!" the three friends shouted in unison.
It was a towering mountain, resembling a giant sword piercing the clouds, standing alone in this desolate underground world.
The mountain's body exhibited a peculiar spiral shape, as if twisted by some mysterious force from deep within the earth. The summit was shrouded in mist, while at its base lay barren boulders, forming a natural barrier. A clear underground stream meandered down from the mountain, creating a small pool at its foot. The water's surface was as calm as a mirror, reflecting the majestic silhouette of Lonely Cloud Peak.
Xiao Zhuzi gazed in awe at the breathtaking scene before him, tears shimmering in his eyes. "We really did it! We finally found Lonely Cloud Peak!"
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