Chapter 1, The Forest of Monsters

Once you have merged with the forest, will you still wish to return to human society

There are no tall buildings, no cooking smoke, no houses; there is no trace of human presence here

Dragon, this is a dragon! It is still the evil dragon that warriors wielding swords fight against in Western fantasy stories, the great BOSS in RPG games

Time travel has occurred... Time travel has occurred. ... The time travel depicted in novels truly exists, and the story of "A Chinese Ghost Story" really exists.

The figure seemed to be speaking excitedly, but all that reached Qin Xier's ears was a buzzing noise

One of the giant apes with white arms and a black face opened its round, bulging eyes and asked the black bear with curiosity and anticipation: "Can I feed her a banana?"

Qin turned her head slightly. Her eyes had somewhat adapted to the light, and the outline of the figure became clearer. She could barely make out that it was a man in a long black robe with long hair, but she could not discern his specific features. She could only gently probe, "Is this a hospital?"

Before Qin Xi could lift her fallen chin, a rustling sound echoed through the forest as dozens of oddly-shaped beasts charged out, surrounding her in layers, much like humans visiting a zoo to observe the animals.

From the thicket came a hissing incantation like that of a serpent, as Qin Xi fled, numerous green vines crazily sprouted around her, continuously intertwining and entangling, instantly forming a cage that enclosed her within.

Qin Xiben instinctively turned his head to flee, hoping to burrow into the bushes to hide, anticipating that the dragon would find his mosquito-like legs unappealing and give up.

"I am sorry, I did not mean to..." Qin Xi took a few steps back, her nerves somewhat short-circuited by the fright.

The unfortunate Qin Xi slowly raised his head to look at the object he had collided with, nearly screaming.

The shadow of death once again loomed, more terrifying than the feeling of drowning. With the last glimmer of survival instinct, Qin Xi leaped up suddenly before the bear's paw could strike, changing direction and running towards the thorny bramble.

What place is this

Qin Xi got up again, stumbling towards the lakeside. Taking a deep breath, she looked at the mirror-like surface of the water, where the reflection of a seven or eight-year-old girl appeared.

By the time she came to her senses and prepared for sadness and tears, it was already too late

Qin Xi slowly awakened from the silent darkness, feeling as if his head were splitting apart. His entire body seemed to be bound by heavy shackles, leaving him so weak that he had no strength at all, while his stomach churned incessantly, expressing the extreme pain of hunger.

Qin Xi picked up the lake water and vigorously splashed her face several times. When the icy sensation confirmed that she was not dreaming, her mind suddenly exploded with a "buzz".

Strangely, Qin Xi actually understood the meaning behind his call.

She wanted to speak, but her throat felt as heavy as a thousand pounds. After a few slight movements of her lips, she had exhausted all her strength. In the end, the only word she managed to force out was as faint as a mosquito's buzz: "water ... ..."

Isn't the plot progression a bit too rapid?

The black bear unceremoniously slapped him, sending him flying several meters away: "Nonsense, how can you randomly feed her something meant for primates? What if she gets an upset stomach?! Wait for the Nine-Tailed Leader to handle this!"

Two inexplicably self-proclaimed princes, suddenly becoming vague in memory, leaving only the outcome of being struck by a car and falling into the water to die

The White Dragon and the Black Bear did not pursue her; they simply walked over leisurely

A kiss, warm and moist, gently pressed upon the dry and colorless lips, brings a faintly fragrant honey essence, also carrying the breath of life, allowing the soul from a distant land to gradually awaken in this tenderness, returning to the world of the living

The body begins to soar and float, as if flying into the sky, and before long, it once again sinks into a deep slumber.

The head of the two-headed snake with golden eyes, after curiously observing for a long time, suddenly shouted out loud

The sound of pursuing footsteps thundered behind her, each step shaking the ground. Qin's slender body unleashed all its potential as she ran frantically, only to collide with something hard and be thrown back to the ground.

No, this is the continent of Vanka..." The man's voice carried a hint of amusement

He arrogantly raised his body, spitting out blood-red venom, and approached like lightning. At the other end of his tail, there was no tail tip, but rather another equally terrifying snake head. The only difference was that one head had golden eyes, while the other had silver eyes.

It was a black giant bear that stood as tall as a two-story building, with a robust body, glaring at me with its eyes as red as blood, its face full of ferocity

... ...

Although she vaguely felt that something was amiss around her, she did not think in an abnormal direction at all. After recalling for a long time, the last memory in her mind was: after finishing the high school entrance examination, she went on a shopping spree at the supermarket to celebrate. On her way home, for some unknown reason, she suddenly started running, and then was struck by a vehicle and fell into the water. After struggling and panicking, she sank into a terrifying darkness

She closed her eyes, then opened them again, turned over a few times, and finally sat up.

The voice was soft and sweet, extremely pleasant to hear. However, Qin Xi felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, shivering all over, because the sound came from his own throat, yet it was not a voice he recognized.

Uncertain of how much time had passed, the sweet nectar had drained away, and the hose was retracted. The hunger in her abdomen gradually faded as her stomach was satisfied, the pain and weakness lessened, and she could finally hear the words spoken by the figure beside her

A slightly chubby round face, a small nose and mouth, large blue eyes, both cute and unfamiliar

All scientific knowledge is powerless in the face of non-scientific realities. Moreover, life does not provide you with experiences based on what you desire.

The bear refused to let Qin Xi go simply because of an apology, instead extending its massive paw towards her. It was adorned with sharp claws and exuded a strong scent of blood.

Qin Xi slowly turned her head and rubbed her eyes. She saw not far away a primeval forest composed of towering ancient trees, with thorns entwined, resembling the depths of Xishuangbanna or Changbai Mountain. A few fearless little birds were chirping on the trees, curiously observing her.

Looking down, her hair was bright and glossy, a beautiful deep brown color, thick and flowing down to her calves, in stark contrast to her original dull black hair

Qin Xi's family education is strict and serious; she dedicates herself to studying every day and has always believed in science, dismissing superstitions. Therefore, she has studied moral philosophy, painting, and calligraphy, but has not delved into botany or geography

Are you dreaming again

The giant ape, having been struck, climbed up in frustration and ate the banana by itself

What is the Vanka Continent

Who are you

What happened? Qin Xi's mind was blank; she swayed as she tried to stand up, but stepped on her own hair and fell to the ground.

As a novice time traveler and a little girl, Qin Xi's level is at most LV1, so she naturally cannot be a dragon-slaying warrior. Apart from her basic clothing, she doesn't even have a nail clipper.

... ...

The confrontation between the kindergarten children and the special forces unit is an absolute disparity in strength, resulting in a definitive instant defeat

Hello... Hello... I am Qin Xi, I am Qin Xi. She cleared her throat and tried again, but the result remained the same

Soon, a slender, soft tube was gently inserted into Qin's mouth, sweet nectar flowing through the tube, trickling over her tongue, and falling into her empty stomach, helping her regain her strength

What is this place? Who am I? What exactly has happened? What will happen in the future? How should I live on?

After much effort, she finally managed to slightly open her eyelids, only to see a blinding expanse of white light. A vague figure was constantly swaying beside her, making it difficult to discern his appearance

The air is somewhat cold, and Qin Xi is becoming increasingly fearful. She assesses her surroundings and decides to take matters into her own hands.

The dragon, the giant bear, and the two-headed snake... The three rare monsters gathered together, crowding around the cage, without any quarrels or fights among them, simply watching Qin Xi.

The incantation ceased, and a serpent's head, twice the size of a basketball, emerged from the thicket, its scales dense and its colors vibrant.

Such a shocking and intense scene left Qin in utter despair, her entire body limp like a pile of mud, unable even to cry out.

Qin Xi could no longer think calmly; she looked at the surface of the water in a panic, trembling, her mind a complete blank

When Qin Xi opened his eyes again in the deep darkness, it was already dusk, and the light was no longer blinding

After clearing her thoughts, she steadied her mind, felt that there was nothing uncomfortable or painful in her body, and then began to open her throat and shout loudly: "Is anyone there?!"

Soul transference, she drowned to death

It is the voice of a man, calm and elegant, filled with concern, carrying an indescribable charm, much like that of a hypnotist, capable of making everyone let down their guard and no longer feel fear

A genius would think of these questions, she wants to go home

He said: "This guy is actually alive! She really can move! Come and see, come and see! How interesting!"

The school of fish occasionally leaps out, shattering the mirror-like surface of the water

Beneath me, wild grasses spread out like a soft carpet, while before my eyes lies a vast lake. The water of the lake, reflecting the sky, is as blue as a gemstone, with no visible boundaries.

She lay on the soft grass, her whole body in pain, almost unable to turn over. Her lips were cracked, and she was very hungry. The fresh scent of the earth and grass around her, the rustling sound of branches swaying in the wind, everything felt so unfamiliar

The visage of the little girl in the water became distorted due to the ripples of the lake, and a pair of enormous golden eyes suddenly appeared at the bottom of the lake, slowly approaching. A massive head emerged from the water in an instant. It was a creature resembling both a snake and a crocodile, covered in thick white scales, with sharp fangs filling its mouth, and it exhaled heavily through its nostrils, belching after coming close to Qin Xi's face

Qin Xi was somewhat dazed, yet she had no time to ponder. The strange incantation echoed once more, carrying an enchanting power that invaded her mind, like a stone dropped into a lake creating ripples, forcing her into confusion

How do you feel

The soul from Earth has finally completely merged with the shell that lies in the slumbering darkness

If someone has even a slight understanding of botany, they will discover that all the trees here, including the green grass with golden edges beneath their feet and the blue flowers blooming in the distance, are almost all new varieties that do not exist in the Earth's plant encyclopedia