🌿The Jianpi Valley: Early Morning Tea by the Lakeside of Purple flowers

 **"Early Morning Tea by the Lakeside of Purple flowers"**

After walking through the radish flower path, the  Spice Warriors arrived at a tranquil lakeside.

The lake, like a mirror, reflected the faint pink-purple glow of the sky, and the air was filled with a faint purple fragrance.

By the lakeside stood a girl in a light purple dress, transformed into a winged Perrin fairy. A lavender flower was pinned to her hair. Her eyes were gentle and penetrating, as if she could see through everyone's thoughts.

"I am Belle, " she whispered, her voice as soft as a stream with her sprite form.

"This is a secret place that awakens the spleen, resting and nourishing the weary soul."

Belle gently waved the purple flower in her hand, and a refreshing fragrance filled the air.

Then she took out cookies made from floral leaves and freshly brewed floral tea.

She served each traveler a cup of warm floral tea and crispy floral cookies.

"This floral tea will soothe your stomach, and the cookies contain the refreshing power of nature," she said with a smile.

"Please savor them slowly, allowing both your heart and your stomach to be nourished."

The five of them sat by the lake, sipping tea and eating cookies, savoring this rare moment of tranquility.

Belle's gentle power and fragrance gradually dissipated their fatigue and confusion.

Everyone felt a sense of unprecedented lightness and strength in their hearts and stomachs.

"Thank you, Belle," HuoHuo said. "You give us more courage to face the challenges ahead."

🌿The Jianpi Valley:: Radish Seed Sprinter's Speed Challenge & Refreshing Harmony

 **"Radish Seed Sprinter's Speed Challenge & Refreshing Harmony"*

Crossing the flagstone plaza guarded by the Magnus Bark, the Five Spice Warriors arrived at a winding passage.

Tall radish flowers lined the passage, their petals swaying in the breeze, exuding a refreshing scent.

Suddenly, a figure whizzed by like the wind.

A small elf in a green and white tracksuit crouched on the side of the road, his eyes sparkling as he stepped on tiny spring shoes.

"Hey! I'm Rolly Seed, the Radish Seed Sprinter!" he said with a smile.

"Want to have a speed race with me? Win and you'll get to pass this passage!"

Belle chuckled. "A speed challenge sounds fun! Let's do it!"

The race began. Rolly Seed, in his spring shoes, darted through the flowers like a streak of green light.

Everyone followed closely, helping him along in their own ways.

Through swift running and nimble dodging, the Spice Warriors successfully crossed the passage.

Thanks to Rolly Seed's agile assistance, everyone felt relaxed and energized.

Just as they swiftly crossed the Radish Flower Tunnel, the Five Spice Warriors suddenly felt a surge of tension rising from the depths of the maze.

The air grew hot and muggy, the aromas mingled, and everyone's heartbeat quickened.

Rolly Seed immediately stopped, removed his spring shoes, gently patted his chest, and took a deep breath.

He pulled a small green leaf from his pocket, crushed it, and blew gently.

A refreshing minty scent drifted on the wind, washing away everyone's tension and fatigue like a spring.

"Don't be afraid, friends," he said with a smile.

"This is the radish seed that clears heat and detoxifies. Let's find peace and continue our journey."

The minty aroma slowly flowed around them, instantly relaxing the atmosphere.

Even the haze within the maze seemed to dissipate somewhat.

"Thank you, Rolly Seed," Yuanyuan patted his shoulder gratefully. "Your speed and refreshing breath are invaluable!"

The Brave Team geared up and set out again, fresh-smelling, to continue their adventu

🌿The Jianpi Valley:: The Knight's Trial of Courage

 **"The  Knight's Trial of Courage"**

After passing through the forest barrier of the Banxia Guardian, the Spice Warriors arrived at a vast stone square.

In the center of the square stood a heavy shield, engraved with the veins of magnolia bark and gleaming with a bronze sheen.

Suddenly, a low rumble echoed from the distance, and the ground shook slightly.

A massive and unwieldy "Bloat Monster" emerged from the shadows, its body bulging like a drum, its eyes glaring at the heroes.

"I am Knight Magnus Bark!" A knight clad in bronze armor appeared, mounted on a warhorse crafted from magnolia branches.

His shield gleamed with an indestructible light.

"Bloat Monster, watch out!" Magnus brandished his shield.

A warm fragrance emanated from the shield's edge, carrying the power to dissipate qi and dry dampness.

The heroes cooperated with the Magnolia Knight's command. Yuanyuan used sweet and sour hawthorn berries to confuse the monster,

HuoHuo used a cool breeze to distract the monster's vision, Chef Qu used spices to create smoke bombs, and

Sandy Spice sprinkled a special scented powder to block the monster's path.

Finally, the Magnus Bark used his shield to block the bloated monster, subduing it. It shrank back to its normal size, transforming into a peaceful Magnolia tree.

"Thank you for your help," Magnus said. "Courage and unity are the keys to overcoming difficulties."

🌿The Jianpi Valley:: Guardians Beyond the Spice Labyrinth

**"Guardians Beyond the Labyrinth"**

Passing through a door deep within the Spice Labyrinth, the Five Spice Warriors entered a lush forest.

The air was filled with the faint scent of grass and moisture, and the ground was covered with soft moss.

Suddenly, a woman wearing a round bamboo hat and a light gray robe appeared.

Her eyes were gentle yet determined, and a string of transparent water beads was tied to her side.

"I am Banny, the Guardian of Pinellia," she whispered softly. "This is the last barrier protecting the labyrinth.

Dampness and vomiting air often attempt to invade this land.

But I will use my gentle strength to protect every traveler."

She reached out and gently touched the ground, and a light mist rose, slowly enveloping them.

"This mist can soothe upset stomachs and block harmful auras."

The Four of them felt a sense of warmth and peace.

Yuanyuan patted her belly and said with a smile, "With you protecting us, we can all move forward with peace of mind!"

Banny smiled and nodded. "Keep going, the real challenge lies ahead."

🌿The Jianpi Valley: Scent Maze - Taste Emperor and Puzzle Challenge

 **"Scent  Maze - Taste Emperor and Puzzle Challenge"**

After passing through the shimmering spice corridor, the Spice Warriors arrived at a vast circular hall.

In the center of the hall hovered a glowing "Fragrance Emperor Key," surrounded by six enormous spice trays.

These contained star anise, licorice, hawthorn, patchouli, white pepper, and amomum villosum.

A line of golden runes appeared on the wall:

"Use the power of taste to harmonize and unlock the aroma code, then you can obtain the key."

Belle stepped forward, gently waving her lavender skirt, releasing a fresh floral scent.

"We must blend these six aromas in a harmonious order to activate the mechanism," she said.

HuoHuo unfolded her blue-green scarf and gently blew a cool breeze, allowing the aromas to undisturb each other.

Yuanyuan brought out red hawthorn berries, and their sweet and sour aroma spread like waves.

Chef Qu and Sandy Spice sautéed licorice and amomum villosum in their woks, respectively, creating rich, warm aromas.

They carefully arranged the flavors on the spice tray in order:

First, the sweet and warm licorice; second, the sweet and sour hawthorn;

Third, the coolness of patchouli; fourth, the warmth of white pepper;

Fifth, the spiciness of amomum villosum; and sixth, the richness of star anise.

As the last tray of spices was set down, the aroma swirled through the hall, creating a harmonious "hum-hum" resonance.

The "Key of the Fragrance King" slowly descended, nestling into a carved groove in the center of the floor.

A door leading deeper into the maze creaked open.

The  Spice Warriors high-fived each other, ready to continue their spice adventure!

🌿 The Jianpi Valley: The Flavorful Monster of the Scent Maze (Part Two)

"The Flavorful Monster of the Scent Maze"

Part Two: Air Traps and Gates

After leaving the monster's area, the Scent Maze becomes even more treacherous.

The corridor begins to narrow, and the walls on both sides are made of dark cocoa bricks.

When your fingers touch them, they leave a faint trace of chocolate powder.

The air is filled with a sweet fragrance, making you want to inhale more—

But Grandpa Licorice frowned and whispered a warning: "It's too sweet. Be careful of traps."

Sure enough, a "fragrant mist trap" appeared ahead.

The ground was covered with nutmeg powder, and beneath the powder were paper-thin vanilla leaf pedals.

Stepping on them would cause a secret compartment in the wall to open, spewing out a strong garlic mist.

The choking smell was so intense that tears streamed down my face, and my sense of direction was instantly lost.

HuoHuo first extended one end of his blue-green scarf, letting the cool breeze flow along the ground.

He found a safe spot—where the powder swayed slightly was the trap.

Yuanyuan then tossed a few hawthorn berries from her small round hat. The sour aroma dispelled the garlic mist,

refreshing the air in the maze.

After passing the trap, the corridor ended at a tall "Spice Rune Door."

The door was engraved with interlaced spice patterns:

Star anise, cloves, Sichuan peppercorns, rosemary, basil, turmeric...

In the center of each pattern was a small, slightly smoking hole.

Chef Qu took a closer sniff, his eyes lighting up. "This is the scent code!

You must press the spice symbols on the door in the order of their aromas to open the passage."

The four of them divided the work:

Sandy Spice was responsible for sniffing out the strength of each spice;

HuoHuo used a cool breeze to control the aromas from mixing;

Yuanyuan used the sour and sweet taste of hawthorn to "cleanse the senses";

Chef Qu reached out and pressed the symbols for star anise, Sichuan peppercorn, rosemary, and turmeric, in that order.

"Click-click!" A heavy mechanism rang out, and

the rune-shaped door slowly opened to the sides like a petal,

revealing the next section of the spice corridor, shimmering with golden light.

The walls seemed to flow with waves of fragrance,

and on the ground, trails of incense powder like a rainbow,

pointing deeper into the center of the maze—

there, it was said, lay the legendary "Key to the Fragrance King."

🌿The Jianpi Valley: The Flavorful Monster of the Scent Maze (Part One)

**"The Flavorful Monster of the Scent Maze"**

The first door creaked shut, and darkness immediately descended behind us.

The scent maze unfolded ahead—

The walls on either side were woven from interwoven layers of vanilla vines.

Inlaid between them were amber cinnamon bricks, exuding a warm fragrance.

The ground beneath our feet was a path paved with golden ginger powder, creating a subtle rustling sound.

The high ceiling was a translucent jelly-like film, creating colorful specks when light filtered through it.

It was like walking through a kaleidoscope of flowing fragrance.

From time to time, a low echo echoed from around the corner.

It was hard to tell whether it was the footsteps of our companions or the breathing of an unknown creature.

Just as everyone cautiously advanced—

"Bang! Bang! Bang!" The ground shook, and

the vanilla leaves on the wall fluttered like startled birds.

A massive beast with five mouths and steam emanating from its nostrils burst out from the corner.

Its claws crushed the ginger-powdered ground, leaving deep indentations.

From each of these mouths, a different scent emanated simultaneously:

Chili smoke, lemon acid, caramel sweetness, herbal bitterness, and a super-salty mist.

Swirling rapidly through the narrow confines of the maze, it transformed into a chaotic tornado of aromas.

"Looks like we'll need to balance its flavor with our own!" Sandy Spice said, darting around the maze walls as she prepared the spices.

HuoHuo waved her blue-green scarf, sending a cool breeze caressing the aisle and carrying away the choking, spicy smoke.

Yuanyuan pulled hawthorn berries from her red beanie hat, and the sweet-sour aroma spread like a crimson wave along the walls.

Chef Qu placed the small pot he was carrying on the ground with a clang. The aroma of black and white pepper wafted out, causing the beast to sneeze three times in a row.

"Ah-sneeze! Ah-sneeze! Ah-sneeze!" The vanilla leaves on the wall trembled violently.

The beast's form gradually shrank, transforming into a cloud of warm, fragrant mist.

It drifted along the maze's fork toward the exit.

The golden ginger powder on the ground smoothed out again, shimmering faintly.

The Five-Spice Warriors continued their journey. The corridor in the distance curved like a wave.

Stone doors engraved with spice runes began to appear on the wall.

A new adventure awaited them.