Night began to creep over the forest, wrapping the ancient trees in a blanket of darkness and cold. The sounds of insects and nocturnal animals echoed from afar, creating an eerie yet mysterious atmosphere. Siu Jou decided to spend the night there, near the large stone covered in ancient carvings.
He lit a small piece of wood as a torch and leaned against a large tree, observing his surroundings. His sharp eyes scanned the dark shadows, searching for anything unusual.
Suddenly, from a distance, a gentle rustling sound was heard. It was like light footsteps on dry leaves, but unlike the footsteps of a wild animal. Something was different—something difficult to recognize.
Siu Jou raised his head, watching carefully. From behind the bushes, a small creature appeared, glowing faintly. Its body shimmered with a gentle light, and its shape was unusual—perhaps a creature he had never seen before.
The creature seemed lost, slowly moving toward the large stone. Siu Jou remained silent, showing no fear, because he knew that sometimes, creatures like this are part of the secrets waiting to be uncovered.
The creature stopped in front of the stone, then lifted its head to the sky, as if communicating with something invisible. The light emanating from its body glowed brighter, and at that moment, Siu Jou felt as if a great power was awakening within the forest.
Suddenly, the creature looked directly at Siu Jou. Its eyes, shining like tiny stars, stared sharply, but did not show fear. Instead, there was something gentle and full of curiosity within them.
Siu Jou slowly stood up, approaching the creature silently. He knew this creature might be a guardian or an entity that held important secrets about the forest.
"Who are you?" Siu Jou asked softly, his voice flat but filled with curiosity.
The creature did not answer with words but raised a small shimmering wing and pointed toward the carvings on the large stone. There, images of creatures like them—shining and mysterious—could be seen.
In his heart, Siu Jou felt that this creature was a link to the great secrets hidden within the forest. He knew that tonight could be a turning point in his adventure.
The creature trembled and then slowly disappeared, as if absorbed into the cold night air. Siu Jou was left standing in place, staring at the carvings and the glowing creature that vanished into the darkness.
He whispered to himself, "This is just the beginning. There is something much bigger than I imagined..."
With even greater resolve, Siu Jou decided to continue investigating the secrets behind the carvings and the glowing creature. He knew, his adventure was far from over—it had only just begun...