Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 1-2 | Page 313

Outside the cauldron, Lili tried to dodge the “bubble” but failed. The lava engulfed her as she struggled to
run. Still, she didn’t die. Her body reacted automatically, and a water shield surrounded her. Not knowing
what happened, she wailed and crashed into Flamira. Because Lili still has her shield on, Flamira melted into
a pile of red goo.
“You have to leave” said Lili.
“Why are you helping us?”asked Pigsy suspiciously.
“I bet Lili never wanted to work for these monsters always wanted to help us” said Sandy.
“Let’s just get out!” snorted Monkey impatiently.
Soon, they got out of this cottage. “Nalanda is just over there. Now go!” yelled Lili.
“Ok, but why aren’t you going back?” asked Xuan Tsang.
Before Lili could answer, she screamed, but nothing was there.
“What happened?”asked Monkey.
“I forgot Lungsan is still alive. She has casted the spell of death on me” sighed Lili, showing her palm, which
revealed a black mark in the shape of Lungsan.
“Goodbye, world” Lili sighed before her eyes closed and she crumpled to the floor.
After that, the three monks continued on the way to Nalanda.