Chapter 12 "Spirit Pet Awakens: Lin Xiao's Fantasy Adventure"
Lin Xiao was in that quiet little village, and the days flowed slowly like a calm lake. On this day, the sunlight was like a golden thread, shining through the lush leaves, casting patches of light and shadow on the ground. Lin Xiao was sitting under the old locust tree at the head of the village, holding a thin branch in her hand, and scribbling on the ground out of boredom. Her brows were slightly wrinkled, and her eyes revealed a hint of confusion and boredom.
"Oh, this life is so boring. I have nothing to do every day. My smart head is going to rust!" Lin Xiao muttered as he threw the branches on the ground and stepped on them a few times.
At this moment, a colorful bird, like a fairy descending from the sky, flapped its light wings and flew over gracefully. Its small and exquisite body, with feathers shining with colorful light, looked like a carefully crafted work of art.
"Hey, little guy, where are you from?" Lin Xiao exclaimed in surprise, her eyes instantly lit up like two bright stars. A smile as bright as a flower bloomed on her face, and she stretched out her hand, trying to touch the bird.
The birds chirped, their voices clear and pleasant, as if telling Lin Xiao a mysterious and touching story.
At this moment, a mysterious and ethereal voice sounded in Lin Xiao's ears. The voice seemed to come from the distant sky, and also seemed to come from the deep valley: "Lin Xiao, this pet will take you on an unknown journey. The gears of fate have begun to turn, so get ready to meet the challenge!"
Lin Xiao was so frightened by the sudden sound that she jumped up from the ground. Her eyes widened in horror and she looked around like a frightened deer, trying to find the source of the sound.
"Who? Who is talking? Come out here quickly and stop playing tricks!" Lin Xiao shouted loudly, with a hint of trembling and uneasiness in her voice.
However, there was still no one around except the little bird. The breeze blew, and the leaves rustled, as if laughing at her panic.
Lin Xiao frowned, her heart filled with doubt and fear. She murmured to herself, "What on earth is going on? Am I hallucinating? Or has my mind been confused by traveling to this hellhole?"
The little bird was jumping happily on her shoulder, still chirping non-stop, as if urging her to set off quickly.
Lin Xiao bit her lip, a determined look on her face, and thought to herself, "Never mind, life is boring enough anyway, I'll just follow this little guy and see, maybe something exciting will happen!"
So, Lin Xiao followed the bird into the dense forest near the village. The forest was filled with thick fog, like a mysterious veil, making it difficult to see the road ahead. The eerie atmosphere made people feel as if they were in a scene from a horror movie.
"Why is this place so eerie? I feel like I'm in a horror movie. Will some monster suddenly appear and eat me?" Lin Xiao took cautious steps while observing her surroundings vigilantly. Her heart was beating as fast as a drum, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
Suddenly, a cold wind blew past, and the leaves made a rustling sound, as if countless pairs of eyes hidden in the darkness were peeping at her.
"Oh my god, is there really something there? I don't want to die here!" Lin Xiao was so scared that she hugged her arms tightly, and her body couldn't help but tremble.
At this moment, the bird suddenly flew into a cave hidden deep in the woods like a flash of lightning.
Lin Xiao hesitated for a moment, but finally walked in. The cave was filled with a pungent smell, as if it was a rotten stench that had not dissipated for thousands of years. There was a strange light flickering on the wall, sometimes bright and sometimes dim, which made people shudder.
"What the hell is this place? Shouldn't I have come in?" Lin Xiao's voice was trembling and her legs felt heavy as if they were filled with lead.
Suddenly, she heard a low and terrifying roar. The sound seemed to come from the depths of hell, filled with endless anger and murderous intent.
"Oh no, it's dangerous!" Lin Xiao turned around and tried to run, but she found that the cave entrance had been blocked by a huge stone. She slapped the stone in despair, tears welling up in her eyes.
At this time, a huge monster slowly walked out from the darkness. It was as big as a hill, its eyes flashed blood-red light, and a burning breath spewed out of its mouth.
"Oh my God! What kind of monster is this? Am I going to die here today?" Lin Xiao collapsed to the ground in fear, his face pale and his lips trembling constantly.
Just when she thought she was going to die, the bird suddenly emitted a dazzling light, as hot as the sun, instantly enveloping the monster.
The monster roared in pain and struggled constantly. Its huge body hit the wall of the cave, and rocks fell one after another.
Lin Xiao widened his eyes, looking at the scene in front of him in surprise, his mouth opened wide, he couldn't believe his eyes at all.
After a while, the monster gradually calmed down, and its body began to undergo wonderful changes. In the light, the monster gradually shrank, and finally turned into a cute elf.
"This...what is going on? This is too magical!" Lin Xiao was confused. She rubbed her eyes, wondering if she was dreaming.
The elf flapped its wings, flew to Lin Xiao, and said with a smile: "Lin Xiao, you are the destined savior. The world needs you. Only you can break the curse of darkness and bring light and hope."
Lin Xiao asked with a puzzled look on his face: "Me? Saving the world? Are you kidding! I'm just a little village girl who traveled through time. How can I have such great abilities?"
The elf said seriously: "This is not a joke. You have special powers, but they have not yet awakened. Believe me, follow the guidance of fate, and you will be able to save the world."
Lin Xiao frowned and fell into deep thought. Her heart was full of contradictions and hesitations, not knowing whether she should believe the words of this elf.
At this moment, the cave began to shake violently, and rocks kept falling from the top of the head, as if the end of the world was coming.
"Oh no, this place is going to collapse! We have to get out quickly!" Lin Xiao exclaimed.
The elf quickly took Lin Xiao away from the cave.
When they walked out of the cave, they found that the world outside had changed dramatically...