Elf

As the potion's effects wear off, Yunxi's body was suddenly overwhelmed by pain and fatigue.

She crumbled to the ground, her sword slipping from her grasp. The intense battle and the potion's aftermath hit her like a wave, and she was unable to stand or even speak coherently for a few moments.

Liena , Nalan and the females rushed to her side, concerned for her well-being.

Li Xiaomi watches the scene with a mix of fear and confusion, her grip on Yunxi tightening as she whispers, "What's happening to her?" Liena quickly assures her, "It's just the potion's recoil. She'll be okay." But the look on Liena's face betrays her concern.

The females exchange worried glances, and the older asks, "Is there anything we can do to help?"

The blue sheen in Yunxi's eyes fades, and the glaze of 'Enhanced Vision' is gone.

"Yunxi, what's wrong?" Liena asks with genuine worry, kneeling beside her. "The potion...it was too strong for me," she manages to gasp out.

Her breaths come in ragged gasps as she clutches her stomach. The room spins around her, and she feels as if she's on the edge of consciousness. The cold floor seems to offer little comfort as she tries to compose herself.

Nalan's hand on Yunxi's arm glowed golden for a minute. Her eyes widened.

" Strong?! The potion was lethal. "

"We need to get you out of here," Nalan says, her voice tight with concern. She glances around, as if expecting another threat to emerge from the shadows. "But we can't leave without purifying this place, else, the Quest would be incomplete."

Yunxi nods weakly, her eyes squeezed shut against the pain. "I know... I'll... I'll be okay. Just need a moment," she whispers, her voice barely audible. The females exchange a look, and Li Xiaomi speaks up, "We can handle it. We owe it to you and to ourselves to finish this."

Nalan, watching the scene with a solemn expression, finally speaks up. "I will assist you. This place must be cleansed of the succubus's taint." Her golden light flares up once more, casting the room in a gentle, golden glow. "But beware," she warns, her eyes turning to the trembling Li Xiaomi, "The path to purification is not an easy one."

Yunxi nods weakly from her position on the bench, her breathing still labored. "Xia … Give Nalan a hand.," she murmurs, her eyes fluttering closed as she succumbs to the potion's aftermath.

Xia cancelled her invisibility, becoming visible before them.

The two females share a determined look before they turn their attention to the task at hand.

With a deep breath, Nalan starts the purification process. Her light expands, filling the chamber and pushing back the remaining shadows. A warm, comforting aura envelops the group, but it is tinged with a hint of something fierce and unyielding. The air crackled with energy as the purification began.

Li Xiaomi, still reeling from the revelation of her recent past, looks around with wide eyes, feeling the weight of the succubus's influence lifting from her. She gasps as a sudden wave of nausea washes over her, and Liena quickly produces a small pouch. "Here, breathe in the herbs. It'll help calm your nerves and ease the pain."

As Nalan and Xia focus their holy Mana on the medallion, everyone could feel the power of purification surging through the room. The medallion begins to glow with a faint golden light. The demonic energy that had permeated the air is steadily dispelled, and the atmosphere in the temple lightens.

Li Xiaomi, still visibly shaking, clutches the pouch of herbs to her nose. The sweet, earthy scent fills her lungs, and she feels a sense of relief wash over her. The nausea subsides, and she looks up at the Liena with a mix of gratitude and trepidation. "What...what happens next?" she stammers, her voice hoarse from the torment she's suffered.

"The purification process will reveal the truth of your souls," Nalan explains, his eyes gentle but firm. "You may face memories you wish to forget, but it is necessary for your salvation." The females stand tall, their expressions resolute. They have faced their own inner demons and are prepared to help her do the same.

The golden light from the medallion grows stronger, and the succubus's former influence becomes a palpable force pushing against it.

The females grip their weapons tightly, ready to fight the shadows of the past that may manifest. Suddenly, a piercing scream echoes through the chamber, and Li Xiaomi's body convulses. The purification has reached its peak.

Two beams of light, one golden from the medallion and one blue from Xia, swirl around Li Xiaomi, lifting her gently into the air. Her body contorts as the purification process reaches a climax, and she screams in agony as the succubus's dark influence is purged from her soul. The energy in the room becomes almost tangible, the tension thick enough to cut with a knife. The first brace themselves, ready to intervene if necessary.

The golden light pierces the darkness, and Li Xiaomi 's screams give way to desperate sobs.

As the energies continue to swirl around Li Xiaomi, her features began to change rapidly. Her skin, once pale and lifeless, regains a healthy glow, and the sharp angles of her face soften.

The red eyes dim to a more human-like brown, and the horns recede into her hairline, leaving only a faint trace behind. Her tail shrinks away, and the leathery wings fold into her back, becoming almost imperceptible. Her clothes, tattered and stained, seem to mend themselves before their eyes, leaving her dressed in a simple but elegant white garb.

As the golden and blue lights fused with Li Xiaomi, her form becomes a mesmerizing sight. The succubus traits fade away, revealing a light and dark hybrid elf beneath.

Her new features are a harmonious blend of the ethereal beauty of elvenkind and the fiery determination of her human side.

Her eyes, now a swirl of gold and brown, reflect the depth of her transformed soul. Her skin, a soft shade of moonlight ivory, glows with a gentle inner light that seems to dance with the shadows around her.

Her pointed ears, now less pronounced, still carry an elfin grace, and her hair flows like a river of starlit darkness and fiery embers, a clear sign of her dual heritage. The transformation is complete, and Li Xiaomi stands before them as a being of redemption and newfound purpose.

Her body went limp, and the two lights slowly receded. She floats back down to the ground, landing softly on the cold floor. The females quickly move to catch her, their expressions a mix of relief and anxiety.

The chamber falls silent for a moment, the only sound , the echo of the fading screams. Then, Li Xiaomi opens her eyes and looks around, bewildered. She touches her face gently, feeling the changes, and whispers, "What... what have you done to me?" Her voice is softer, less haunting, and filled with a nascent hope.

The moment Li Xiaomi speaks, the room seems to hold its breath. She looked around with a mix of fear and wonder, her new form a testament to the purification she has just undergone.

Her beauty is otherworldly, a blend of human and elf that is as rare as it is captivating. Her eyes, now a swirl of gold and brown, sparkle with innocence and curiosity. The soft glow of her skin contrasts with the dark fiery strands of her hair, which falls in gentle waves around her shoulders. Her slender frame, now devoid of the succubus's overtly seductive curves, carries an elfin grace that is both alluring and approachable. Her features are delicate yet strong, a reflection of the tumultuous journey she has just been through.

Li Xiaomi , the newly transformed light and dark hybrid elf, looks at Yunxi with a mix of confusion and hope, her eyes searching for reassurance amidst the amazement from the others. The females, gazed at her in awe, their grips on their weapons loosening slightly as they realize the threat has passed.

Liena watches with a knowing smile, her eyes gleaming with a hint of pride at her master's handiwork.

"We've given you a second chance, Li Xiaomi" Yunxi says, her voice gentle despite the coldness of her eyes. "Now, it's up to you to choose how you live it."

Li Xiaomi's eyes widened, her pupils dilating as she looks down at herself. Her hands shook as she runs her fingers over the fabric of her new attire. "What...what is this?" she murmurs, the weight of her past and her newfound freedom heavy upon her.

Yunxi slowly stood up and approached her. Li Xiaomi hesitates for a moment before taking Yunxi's hand. As she stands, the room seems to shift around them, the air charged with a tension that wasn't present before. Her grip firm, a silent acknowledgment of the strength she's found within herself. "Thank you," she whispers, her voice trembling.

The group gathers around Li Xiaomi, their expressions a mix of relief and concern.

Nalan cautiously extends a hand, offering a soft smile. "You're welcome among us," she says, her eyes filled with genuine warmth. "We all have our battles to fight."

Li Xiaomi's gaze shifts to Nalan, the girl whose gentle touch had brought her comfort in the midst of pain. She nods, the gravity of her words resonating within her. "I...I'll do my best," she responds, her voice still unsteady.

The air in the chamber slowly returns to normal as the last vestiges of the succubus's power dissipate. The group shares a collective sigh of relief, yet the weight of what they've just witnessed is palpable. It's clear that this is not the end of their journey but a significant milestone.

"What do we do now?" Li Xiaomi asks, her eyes darting around the room, searching for guidance. Her voice carries the echoes of her past suffering, but there's a newfound lightness to it that wasn't there before.

As Yunxi's health had been pushed to the brink with the potent purification potion, her body finally succumbs to the strain. She collapses to the floor, her eyes rolling back, and her grip on consciousness slipping away. Liena and Nalan rush to her side, catching her before she hits the ground.

"Yunxi!" Liena exclaims, her voice sharp with alarm . Liena's eyes widen in concern as she assesses the situation, while Nalan and Li Xiaomi share a look of shock and worry. The room grows tense as the realization sets in: the cost of saving Li Xiaomi might have been Yunxi's life.

{ Quest completed!}

The moment the system announces the quest's completion, the potion's toll on Yunxi's body became too great to bear.

Liena carefully lay Yunxi down on the cold stone floor, the clatter of her sword echoing through the silent chamber. "Is she...?" The older female asks, her grip tight on her arm as she he feels for a pulse.

"She's alive," Nalan murmurs, her hand hovering over her forehead, her eyes narrowing in concentration as she senses the erratic rhythm of Yunxi's mana. "But barely."

Li Xiaomi , still reeling from her own transformation, moves closer, her eyes wide with concern. "What happened?" she asks, her voice a blend of innocence and urgency.

Liena kneels beside Yunxi, her hand hovering over the unconscious mage. "The potion... it was too much for her. We need to get her out of here before it's too late," she says, her voice a mix of panic and urgency.

Nalan nods gravely, her gaze never leaving Yunxi's pale face. "We must find a place for her to rest and recover. Her Mana is still in turmoil from the purification process," she adds, her friendship instincts kicking in despite her earlier anger.

"Agreed," Liena says firmly, her strong arms supporting Yunxi's weight with surprising gentleness. "We can't risk losing her now. We've come so far."

Nalan nods in agreement, her gaze filled with determination. "Let's go," she says, gesturing towards the exit with a firm nod. "We'll find a safe place for her to recover."

Liena's eyes darted around the room, searching for any sign of danger or obstruction. "We should move quickly, before any more unwelcome visitors arrive," she suggests, her voice laced with caution.

As they exit the chamber, the air seems to thicken with a mix of anxiety and relief.

"We need to find a place to rest," Liena says urgently, her eyes scanning the corridors ahead. "Somewhere safe and hidden. We don't know what other dangers this place holds."