38 Different realm
As Li Na was engrossed in observing the jewelry, she felt a gentle tap on her shoulder. Startled, she turned around and was met with the sight of an elderly lady wearing a radiant smile. The lady's words echoed in Li Na's ears, "Long time no see, my dear."
As Li Na racked her memory, trying to place the familiar face before her, the old lady's voice broke out with a touch of excitement, "I have been searching for you, and by a stroke of luck, our paths have crossed today."
A sudden realization struck Li Na, and she remembered that she had saved this very same old lady from colliding with a cyclist some time ago. Astonished, she couldn't help but notice how the woman appeared noticeably younger. How was such a thing even possible? Li Na wondered in amazement.
As Li Na turned to respond, a sudden jolt of pain surged through her head, as though a searing injection pierced her brain. The excruciating pain overwhelmed her senses, leaving her gasping for breath. In the midst of this torment, a voice resonated within her head, echoing with an otherworldly clarity.
Her body trembled uncontrollably, and she struggled to maintain her balance. The world around her blurred and spun, a look of distorted images flashed past her eyes. And then, in an instant, her strength failed her, and she collapsed to the ground, unconscious.
The old lady's scream pierced the air, jolting the surrounding crowd into action. Panicked voices echoed, calling for help as concerned sales assistants swiftly called and requested for an ambulance.
Within moments, the flashing lights of an ambulance illuminated the scene, paramedics swiftly navigating their way through the crowd. With practiced efficiency, they assessed Li Na's condition and gently loaded her onto a stretcher, ready to transport her to the hospital.
The old lady, still trembling with shock, followed and sat in the ambulance with Li Na
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Li Na felt a strange sensation in her body. Her eyelids fluttered open, and she found herself enveloped in a soft, ethereal glow. The surroundings seemed to shimmer with an otherworldly radiance. Startled, she took in the sight of a vast, enchanted garden filled with vibrant flowers and sparkling streams.
A voice spoke to her, sweet and soothing, like a lullaby. "Welcome, Li Na, to the Celestial Gardens of the Orient," it said, caressing her ears. Li Na could hardly believe what she was seeing. 'Where am I? is this a different realm.' disbelief evident on her face
Li Na couldn't believe what was happening to her. One minute she was still in the mall, and the next, she found herself transported to a different realm. The last thing she remembered was seeing the old lady before she became unconscious.
Suddenly, she saw a lady appear in front of her. She was as white as snow and as beautiful as a moonlit night. She approached Li Na, " I welcome you, again to the realm," she said. Her eyes glimmered with a thousand stars, while her golden sandals and flowing white garment adorned her body. With hair as dark as the night's sky, she introduced herself, "I am your celestial guide, entrusted with guiding you on your extraordinary journey."
Before Li Na's eyes, Blossoming cherry trees lined the pathways, their delicate petals fluttering in a mystical dance. A serene pond reflected the sun's glow.
"Do not be afraid of me, for I am here to guide you on your path," The guardian reassured Li Na with a gentle smile.
Li Na's mind was filled with countless questions. "What are you, and what is this place? Why am I here? Am I dead?" she exclaimed, her voice laced with both wonder and confusion. "But I was just reborn..."
The guardian smiled gently, and continued "Fear not, for you are not dead, nor are you bound to the mortal realm."
The guardian's eyes sparkled as she replied, "You have indeed been reborn, but not in the way you expected. Your rebirth is not a coincidence, but a key in the cosmic tapestry of fate."
"This realm is the Nexus of Possibilities, where the boundaries of reality are blurred. You have been chosen, Li Na, to be a part of a grand tapestry, where magic and destiny intertwine."
"But why me? I am nothing special," she voiced her doubt.
"That is not up to you to decide," the guardian gently replied. "In due time, you will come to understand. It is understandable that all of this is new to you."
The guardian explained, "During your rebirth, your spirit was infused with the essence of ancient magic, granting you abilities beyond the ordinary. The power to levitate and heal emerged naturally within you, an innate gift bestowed upon you by the forces of this realm."
