The sign-in system hit me and took my country away

Chapter 470 Guardian

"Spirit deer, you look so docile and adorable." Su Siyi's eyes gleamed with tenderness. She gazed at the deer before her, her heart flooded with affection. Her hands unconsciously lifted slightly, unable to resist the urge to pet its soft head. The deer seemed to sense her kindness, its lively eyes filled with gentleness. It gently swung its long limbs and slowly came to Su Siyi's side. Then, it lowered its head slightly and nudged Su Siyi's foot with its head. The gesture was both intimate and playful, as if it were flirting with her.

"It seems like it likes you too!" Nangong Jingming stood by and witnessed this scene, a doting smile on his face. He watched the spirit deer touch his wife affectionately, feeling both relieved and a little proud, as if saying, "My wife has such charm that even spirit beasts can't help but get close to her."

"Hehe, hello, Linglu!" Su Siyi squatted down and gently stroked the deer's head. The smooth fur passed through her fingertips, bringing a wonderful touch. Her mouth curled up, revealing a sweet smile, and she greeted the deer softly, her voice full of tenderness and affection.

The spirit deer didn't respond to her greeting, but raised its head, turned around and walked in one direction. After a few steps, it stopped and turned its head. Its bright eyes looked at Su Siyi and her group quietly, as if waiting for them to catch up.

"What is it trying to do?" Qin Zhixuan's face was full of confusion. She stared closely at the spirit deer's every move, trying to decipher some meaning from its behavior. She frowned slightly, her eyes full of curiosity. She was really confused by the spirit deer's behavior.

"Perhaps it wants us to follow it," Su Siyi said thoughtfully, her gaze following the spirit deer. She then tentatively followed the deer for a few steps. Sure enough, whenever she stopped, the deer would stop and quietly watch them. And if they continued to follow, the deer would continue forward.

"It looks like it really wants to take us somewhere," Su Siyi said with certainty, her eyes gleaming with excitement. She was filled with curiosity about where the spirit deer was taking them, and couldn't wait to find out.

"Let's go. The direction it's heading is also the direction we're going." Nangong Jingming had already checked the map in advance, and he knew in his heart that the path the spirit deer was taking was exactly the same as the route provided by the system. His tone was calm and firm, as if to tell everyone that following the spirit deer would not go wrong.

"Well, let's follow it and see." Su Siyi nodded slightly, an expectant smile on her face. She didn't sense any danger and had complete trust in the spirit deer. Moreover, every time she looked at the spirit deer, she felt an inexplicable sense of comfort, as if her soul had been soothed. She secretly thought that before she left, perhaps she could ask it if it was willing to stay by her side and become her companion.

"Wife, do you want it to follow you?" Nangong Jingming keenly caught the expression on Su Siyi's face. He asked with a smile, his eyes full of understanding for his wife.

"Yeah, I do. It makes me feel really good." Su Siyi didn't hide her thoughts, and frankly expressed her desire. She felt that the spirit deer seemed to have a special magical power that made her feel particularly comfortable the moment she saw it.

"Then ask her when the time comes. Maybe she'll like you too," Nangong Jingming said with a hint of a smile. Seeing his wife's fondness for the spirit deer, he felt happy for her. After all, the spirit deer didn't approach anyone else, only his wife, showing special affection. This also made him feel very amused.

They followed the spirit deer along the winding path. Along the way, the gentle breeze rustled the leaves, as if playing a beautiful melody for their journey. Before they knew it, an hour had passed, and they finally arrived at a valley that seemed like a fairyland.

"It's so beautiful here!" Qin Zhixuan was stunned by the beauty as soon as she stepped into the valley. Her mouth dropped open, eyes filled with wonder. In the valley, all sorts of exotic flowers and plants bloomed, their colorful blossoms swaying gently in the breeze, exuding waves of enchanting fragrance. Although she didn't know the exact species of the blooming flowers, their beauty captivated her. She imagined how wonderful it would be to have flowers like these in her own yard. Waking up to the fragrance of such flowers every day would surely fill her life with happiness.

"It's really beautiful, but I wonder who lives here?" Nangong Jingming frowned slightly, his heart filled with doubts as he looked at a wooden house at the front of the valley. The house sat quietly in the valley, surrounded by flowers and green trees, appearing exceptionally peaceful. He couldn't help but wonder what kind of person would choose to live in such an isolated place, and what secrets were hidden here? His eyes revealed a hint of vigilance, but also a desire to explore, wanting to uncover the story behind the wooden house.

"Honey, do you think this could be a flashpoint?" A thought suddenly crossed Su Siyi's mind, and she frowned slightly, a hint of worry in her eyes. She looked up at Nangong Jingming and said seriously, "Could this be another flashpoint? Maybe this is where the guardian lives?" There was a hint of nervousness in her voice. After all, they were well aware of the potential impact of a spiritual energy explosion.

"Well, it's not impossible." Nangong Jingming nodded slightly, a solemn expression on his face. He scanned the surroundings, thinking to himself. After all, in today's world, places with spiritual energy are indeed rare, and this valley is filled with rich spiritual energy, which makes people suspicious.

"Welcome to Nameless Island." As they were talking, a slightly weathered yet commanding voice suddenly rang out from the cabin. The voice was ethereal, as if drifting from a distant land, echoing through the valley. Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a white-haired old man slowly emerging from the cabin. He was dressed in a simple robe, and though his steps were slow, they exuded a calm and composed air.

"Who are you?" Nangong Jingming immediately became alert. He quickly stood in front of everyone, looking at the old man with sharp eyes and a tone full of vigilance. He leaned forward slightly, ready to deal with any danger that might arise.

"You are from the Nangong family!" The old man looked at Nangong Jingming and said with certainty. There was a strange light in his eyes, as if he had a deep understanding of the Nangong family.

"Who are you talking about, Nangong family?" Nangong Jingming did not directly answer the old man's question, but asked in return. He was full of doubts, wondering why the old man suddenly mentioned the Nangong family and what his purpose was.

"Nangong Tianyi!" The old man slowly said a name with a hint of respect in his tone.

"That's indeed my ancestor." Nangong Jingming was slightly shocked when he heard his ancestor's name, and a hint of surprise appeared on his face. He didn't expect that the old man actually knew his ancestor, which made him even more curious about the old man's identity. He nodded slightly, acknowledging his relationship with the Nangong family.

"You two look alike!" The old man smiled faintly. He looked at Nangong Jingming carefully, a look of satisfaction in his eyes. In his opinion, Nangong Jingming had the shadow of Nangong Tianyi, and both his temperament and demeanor were somewhat similar.

"Why are you here, Senior?" Nangong Jingming suppressed his curiosity and asked again. He stared at the old man, trying to find some clues from his answer.

"You've come here, so you should know about the spiritual energy explosion!" The old man didn't directly answer Nangong Jingming's question, but asked back with a very affirmative tone. His eyes revealed a hint of worry, as if he had a deep understanding of the spiritual energy explosion.

"I know." Everyone nodded, their expressions serious, their eyes revealing a hint of determination. They had known about this matter for a long time and had already made full preparations for it, welcoming the impending spiritual energy explosion.

"I think you've figured this out. This is another flashpoint." The old man's tone was filled with helplessness and worry. He sighed slightly, a hint of fatigue in his eyes. He was well aware of the power of a spiritual energy explosion and the enormous challenges the world was about to face.

"Then, senior, how much longer will you be able to hold on?" Su Siyi took a step forward and asked with concern. Her eyes were filled with worry, and looking at the old man's tired face, she couldn't help but feel a little distressed.

"Hold on for six more months at most." The old man stretched out his fingers, made a "six" gesture, and said in a heavy tone.

"Six months? That's fast!" Su Siyi was surprised. She had thought she still had a year to go, but she hadn't expected the time to be so tight. She bit her lip slightly, thinking about her strategy.

"So, get ready!" The old man shook his head helplessly, his eyes revealing a hint of despair. He knew that he no longer had the ability to protect the people here, and his ability could only go so far.

"Senior, we are ready for the spiritual power explosion. Don't worry too much." Su Siyi looked at the old man's worried expression, feeling a little sorry for him. She whispered to him, trying to reassure him with a confident smile on her face.

"Why are you ready?" The old man's face showed a puzzled expression. He looked everyone up and down, his heart full of curiosity. He didn't understand how these young people could deal with the impending spiritual energy explosion.

"Senior, do you know the Pangu Spiritual Tree?" Su Siyi didn't answer the old man's question directly, but asked instead. Her eyes gleamed with anticipation, hoping that the old man would know about the existence of the Pangu Spiritual Tree.

"Of course I know about the Pangu Spiritual Tree. Have you planted it yet?" The old man's eyes flashed with surprise, his tone filled with anticipation. In his view, the Pangu Spiritual Tree was the key to the world's rapid recovery.

"Yes, it's grown!" Su Siyi nodded vigorously, a proud smile on her face. She thought back to the days when she, Nangong Jingming, and everyone else worked hard to plant the Pangu Spirit Tree. All the hard work and sweat had now turned into the joy of success.

"But even if you grow Pangu Spiritual Trees, this world won't be solved by just one or two." A trace of regret crossed the old man's face. He shook his head slightly, a hint of worry in his eyes. He knew full well that the world's problems were already grave, and relying on just a few Pangu Spiritual Trees wouldn't be enough.

"We've planted thousands of trees, which will at least protect a lot of places. And we'll send those who are not strong enough out." Nangong Jingming took a step forward and said seriously. His eyes revealed a firm determination, as if promising the old man that they would do their best to protect the world.

"Send them out?" The old man's face showed a surprised expression, his eyes wide open, full of confusion. He didn't understand how these people could send people with low strength out and still ensure their safety.

"Yes, send them out, and leave here temporarily." Nangong Jingming said affirmatively, his tone full of confidence. He believed that with the country's current technological strength, he would be able to allow these people to survive outside.

"How can ordinary people leave here? Going outside means death." The old man's face showed a trace of anger, and his eyes revealed a hint of dissatisfaction. In his opinion, these people would not be able to survive in the outside world. This is undoubtedly sending them to their deaths.

"No, our country is very technologically advanced now, and ordinary people can survive in outer space, so you don't have to worry too much, senior. If you don't believe us, you can go out with us and see for yourself," Su Siyi said with a smile full of confidence and composure. She introduced the country's current technological achievements to the old man, telling him that going to the moon is now commonplace and that lunar tourism has even been launched.

"Are you sure you can send people out and keep them alive and safe?" The old man's face showed disbelief, his eyes full of doubt. He couldn't imagine that ordinary people could survive in outer space. To him, it was simply a fantasy.

"Sure." Everyone said in unison, their voices firm and powerful, full of confidence.

"Haha, it seems our wait was worthwhile." A happy smile suddenly broke out on the old man's face, his eyes sparkling with excitement. He realized that the years of waiting he and the other guardians had endured had finally paid off. These young people had the power to protect the world and ordinary people. If they had waited until now and still couldn't protect ordinary people, their years of hard work would have been completely wasted.

"Thank you for your protection, seniors. We can protect humans on our own in the future." Nangong Jingming took a step forward and bowed deeply to the old man, sincerely grateful for the guardians' efforts over the years.

"Good, that's good, that's good!" The old man's face was filled with a happy smile, and tears were shining in his eyes. He looked at these young people who were full of vigor and vitality, and his heart was filled with hope.