My little pony:Adventure of Seresia

“What’s the situation now?”

“The hull is damaged, but it’s not too severe. If I can find some hardwood, I should be able to fix it quickly. However, the sail is gone, which complicates things...” Xiao Ling replied, propping herself up with a paw against the severely scraped hull. While she assessed the damage, she answered Jin Yun's question. Jin Yun, standing beside her, felt somewhat helpless. She looked around at the rocky outcrop covered in barnacles and the clear waterlines. Their boat had been tossed onto this reef by the storm, and fortunately, the hull had avoided most of the rocks that could have punctured it; it only had scratches and a few small holes, with no major issues.

What troubled Jin Yun was that after being thrown onto the reef, the tide receded, leaving their boat aground. Now it lay trapped on a pile of rubble, unable to move. Who knows when the tide will rise in this desolate place? They couldn't stay here forever, could they?

“Ugh… what bad luck. I’ll scout around to see if there’s anything useful nearby. You stay here and keep an eye on the princess and her friends. Don’t let them wander off.”

“I understand. Please be careful.”

Jin Yun nodded and turned to look at the sky. After determining the general direction based on the position of the sun, she relied on her agile figure to carefully step over the rugged rocks, beginning her exploration deeper along the reef. Before long, the sharp stones eroded by seawater were gradually replaced by smoother rocks. Jin Yun felt a sense of satisfaction; it seemed her estimation was correct. She quickened her pace, walking along the base of the rocky hills for a bit longer. After passing through a cave, the path ahead finally opened up to an endless stretch of golden beach, illuminated by the morning sunlight and the calm sea, a stark contrast to the storm from the previous day.

However, as soon as Jin Yun stepped out of the cave, she realized that the path was not as wide as she had imagined. On her left was a steep cliff rising about seven or eight stories high, while on her right lay the sea from which she had just escaped danger. The beach beneath her feet was squeezed in between, barely a hundred meters wide.

“Speechless...” Looking at the distressing scene before her, Jin Yun began to feel somewhat discontented. She couldn't quite understand the reason behind the Chancellor sending her here. If the purpose was to enhance relationships, her brother Jin Yang was undoubtedly much more skilled at socializing than she was. He always managed to connect with the princess and her friends, and even the influential figures in the palace were familiar with him, demonstrating the extent of Jin Yang’s social circle. In contrast, she was hardly known, her reputation not even reaching a tenth of her brother’s; she was merely an inconspicuous junior official.

“Perhaps the chancellor was afraid something bad might happen to them, which is why he called me here…” Jin Yun reassured herself. In terms of martial arts, she was slightly superior to her brother, Jin Yang, and she had distinguished herself in the competitive selections. However, there were doubts about her abilities. Some believed that Jin Yang had intentionally let her win, which led to her ultimate victory. Jin Yun chose not to explain herself further; instead, she invited those who doubted her and spread rumors to confront her, ultimately sending them all to the medical clinic at once. After that, no pony dared to speak against her again.

Yet, the more she thought about it, the more irritated she became, leading her to kick a stone by her hooves into the sea. For some reason, an image of Twilight, looking dejected and in tears, suddenly appeared in Jin Yun's mind. She didn't understand why this memory of the princess came to her, and she desperately wanted to erase it. However, not only did she fail to do so, but she also began to hear what sounded like Twilight's heartbroken cries echoing in her ears.

“Maybe I should apologize to them when I go back…” Reflecting on her actions and words from the previous night, Jin Yun realized she might have gone too far. However, she truly couldn’t understand why Twilight would put her companions in danger when she knew there was a risk. This was also why Jin Yun's attitude had been so poor. If the bad guys made their escape, couldn’t they find another opportunity instead?

“Being overly obsessed with one thing can blind you, making you miss the beauty around you and many other opportunities.” Just as the Chancellor said. However, thinking of Meng Yu made her yearn again. Although Meng Yu was strict with her and Jin Yang, she had also faced punishment for her reckless behavior in the Crystal Empire before. Nevertheless, Jin Yun held no grudges against her. In Jin Yun's mind, Meng Yu was the role model she aspired to be—someone who clearly distinguishes between reward and punishment, navigates social situations with ease, and is beloved like a cherished mare.

“Hey! Watch where you're going!” While Jin Yun was still lost in her thoughts, the sound of an outburst snapped her back to reality. It was at that moment she realized she had bumped into a strange pony. Wait... is any pony there?! Jin Yun turned to look around and discovered she had unwittingly wandered into a small town, with weathered houses lining the road that had been repaired numerous times. Beneath her feet was a sandy surface, trampled and as hard as rock. The villagers, who were ponys, wore clothing that was very primitive-looking—some made from vines, hard tree bark, and leaves. She regarded the ponys passing by with curiosity, and they observed her with similar interest, some even showing signs of surprise.

“Where do you think you’re going, beauty?” Just as Jin Yun turned to continue on her way, a hoof blocked her path. When she looked up, she found a robust stallion standing before her, with a scruffy face and dressed in equally strange attire.

“I’m not in the mood to joke with you right now; please move aside.”

“Oh, quite the temper you have! You want to leave without even saying sorry?” Hearing the stallion's tone laced with mockery and the lewd look in his eyes made Jin Yun feel nauseous. She took a step to the side, trying to bypass him and leave quickly, but the stallion seemed to read her intentions and blocked her once again:

“Hmm?? I’ve never seen you before; you must have been brought to this island by the storm, right?? There’s a rule on this island—any fabric items, including clothes, must be surrendered upon arrival. Take off your clothes and give them to me, and I might consider forgiving you.”

“Oh? That’s fine, you can come and take it.” Jin Yun raised an eyebrow; since this stallion was pressing her so aggressively, it was just right for her to use it as an outlet for her anger. The stallion was quite ungracious, actually stretching out his hoof towards Jin Yun, but little did he know that he would regret this move in the next moment. Suddenly, Jin Yun's magic glowed as it caught the stallion's outstretched hoof, quickly pulling him towards herself. Once he was close, she bent down, allowing the stallion to fly over her head, catching his body with her back and then propelling him upward with her lower back. Raise the stallion into the air， Then take advantage of the momentum. Kicked him hard in the butt with her hind hooves. After a beautiful arc through the air, the colt plunged into a book by the side of the road and knocked out. The movement was a sight to behold, but the people around them quickly turned back to their own business. It seemed to happen all the time, but Kamikazu didn't care about their expressions.

“Jin Yun, what are you doing here?!” Just as she was about to leave, a familiar voice called out to her. Jin Yun turned around and saw the sky-blue Pegasus not far away. It was the winged, wooden-legged Rainbow Dash running toward her. She immediately went to meet her, and at that moment, her previously gloomy mood lifted. She hadn’t expected to encounter Cloud Treasure here; now she had something to report when she returned.

“Rainbow Dash?! I didn't expect to see you again! Are you okay?”

“Well, I’m still alive, but I did hurt my wing a bit. I just came out of the hospital in town.” Looking in the direction Rainbow Dash pointed, Jin Yun saw a building that looked almost identical to the surrounding architecture. She had just passed by it and had no idea it was a hospital.

“The doctor said I need to rest for at least a few months... Oh my gosh... can you believe it? I won’t be able to fly for a few months!” Rainbow Dash complained to Jin Yun, who quietly listened to her woes. She gently patted Yun Bao's shoulder with her hoof to offer comfort.

“At least you’re still alive, Rainbow Dash. I think that’s what matters.”

“That’s true. But speaking of that...” Rainbow Dash paused, raising her eyebrows as she looked at Jin Yun. “You still haven’t told me why you are here.”

“That’s a long story. Let’s go first; I’m taking you away from here now. Your friends are still waiting for you at the beach.”

“What?! Just like Pear Butter said, hurry, hurry, hurry! Take me back to find them!”