Liang Haonan: waving document Got this! Proves author's Taiwan trip. Game changer.
Yo, Lan, you're always digging up some crazy-ass facts. What'd ya find this time?
Oh, just your typical Tuesday morning. I stumbled upon a hidden archive in an old library. Turns out, it's filled with ancient texts about a mysterious island called "Taiwan".
Is it really Taiwan or was it another island? Be careful not to make assumptions. Some people will bite you if you make a mistake.
Well, that's what makes it so exciting, doesn't it? Uncovering the truth and facing the consequences. But don't worry, I've got a team of experts ready to help me decode these ancient scripts.
Experts? That's a tall order, Lan. Who are these folks?
Oh, you name it! I've got historians, linguists, archaeologists - the whole nine yards. We're gonna crack this case wide open, Stranger. And guess what?
excitedly I found a reference to a forgotten journal written by a Chinese explorer who sailed to Taiwan centuries ago!
That's some serious shit, Lan! Can't wait to see what you'll dig up from that journal. Keep me posted!
Thanks, Stranger! I'll make sure to keep you updated on our progress. This could be the discovery of a lifetime!
Damn right, Lan! You're on the verge of something huge here. Just remember to stay focused and avoid any... distractions.
Distractions? Who needs 'em? I'm all about the pursuit of knowledge, Stranger. Besides, I've got too much at stake to let anything derail my research.
That's the spirit, Lan! Now let's get back to work. Those dusty old texts won't read themselves, will they?
pulls out a tiny pair of reading glasses and starts poring over the ancient texts You got that right, Stranger.
Time to put those scholarly skills to the test, Lan. Show me what you've got!
squints at the text Hmm... This passage mentions a group of people known as the "Houjun". They were supposedly a powerful clan that ruled Taiwan long before the arrival of European colonizers. But there's something else... pauses It says here that they had a unique understanding of the island's spiritual forces. Could they have been the first to recognize Taiwan's significance in the ancient world?
Houjun, huh? Sounds like they might've been onto something. But spiritual forces? That's pushing it, isn't it?
Nah, Stranger, don't underestimate the power of ancient beliefs! These folks were deeply connected to the land, and they probably had a way of harnessing its spiritual energy. Think about it - they might've been the original guardians of Taiwan's mystical power!
Spiritual energy? Guardians of mystical power? You're reaching, Lan. But I'll admit, it's a hell of a theory. Got any proof for this wild claim?
grins mischievously Proof? Who needs proof when you've got a little creativity, am I right, Stranger? But just for fun, let's say I do have some evidence. Maybe... pulls out a small vial...this might give us a hint. It's a sample of water from a sacred spring on an island near Taiwan. Legend has it that this spring holds the essence of the island's spiritual forces. Let's see if we can channel its power!
Alright, Lan. Let's see what this vial trick can do. But remember, you better not be messing with forces you don't understand.
opens the vial, releasing a swirling mist that envelops the room Brace yourself, Stranger! This is the essence of Taiwan's spiritual forces.
a sudden surge of energy fills the room, causing both of you to stagger back. The air crackles with newfound power as ancient symbols appear, floating ominously around you.)
regains composure and approaches the swirling symbols Stranger, look at this! These symbols are the key to unlocking the secrets of the Houjun.
Shit, Lan! You're telling me these symbols are the gatekeeper to everything? Hope you know what you're doing...
grinning No worries, Stranger. I've got this under control. starts tracing the symbols with his fingers, creating a shimmering portal
Holy shit, Lan! Did you just open a portal to another dimension?
nods confidently You bet I did, Stranger. This portal will lead us to the heart of the Houjun's mystical realm.
Jesus, Lan...you really stepped in it this time. But I gotta admit, you're full of surprises. Alright, let's dip into this otherworldly crap and see where it takes us.
smirking Buckle up, Stranger! This is gonna be one hell of a ride! steps through the portal
jumps through the portal after Lan Well, here goes nothing!
looks around the otherworldly realm Whoa, talk about a trippy landscape! Looks like we've stepped into another dimension, Stranger.
Damn, Lan! This is some next-level shit! So, what's the plan now? Do we just start wandering aimlessly in this alternate universe?
Nah, Stranger, we gotta be smart about this. We need to find a way to navigate this realm and uncover its secrets. spots a glowing crystal formation nearby