Chapter 23: Lin Xiao's life-or-death decision
After experiencing a series of ups and downs, Lin Xiao was now wandering alone on a quiet and eerie path. The sky seemed to be covered by a huge gray curtain, and the heavy dark clouds made it almost impossible to breathe. The surrounding trees were like silent giants, stretching out twisted branches and making strange creaking sounds in the wind.
Lin Xiao's steps seemed unusually heavy, and each step seemed to carry a great force. Her face was as pale as paper, and her eyes revealed deep confusion and undisguised fatigue. Her eyes, which were once lively, now lost their luster, like two pearls covered in dust.
"What is going on? Why is my fate so bumpy?" Lin Xiao murmured to himself, his voice full of helplessness and despair.
Suddenly, a mysterious figure appeared in front of her like a ghost. This person was wrapped in a black cloak from head to toe, making it impossible to see his face clearly.
"Lin Xiao, your destiny is about to usher in a major turning point, and this turning point will determine your life or death." The mysterious man's voice was low and hoarse, as if it was an echo coming from the depths of hell, with a creepy chill.
Lin Xiao was frightened by the sudden voice and trembled all over. She subconsciously took a few steps back, staring at the mysterious figure in front of her, and said vigilantly: "Who are you? Why do you know about me? Don't play tricks here!"
The mysterious man laughed sinisterly: "Hahahaha, it doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that you are about to face a difficult decision that you cannot avoid."
As he spoke, the mysterious man waved his hand gently, and a thrilling picture instantly appeared in front of Lin Xiao's eyes. In the picture, Mo Yu was tightly surrounded by a group of people in black night clothes. Those black-clothed people all had fierce looks on their faces, and the weapons in their hands flashed with cold light. Mo Yu was covered in wounds and ragged clothes, but his eyes were still firm, and he stubbornly resisted the enemy's attack.
"If you want to save him, you must give up the truth you have been pursuing. Otherwise, he will die without a burial place." The mysterious man's voice seemed to carry a curse, echoing in Lin Xiao's ears.
Lin Xiao's face turned pale instantly, her lips trembled slightly, her eyes were full of fear and disbelief: "How is this possible? This must be your conspiracy! Don't try to fool me!"
The mysterious man smiled indifferently: "This is not a conspiracy, but a cruel reality. Time is running out, think about it carefully."
Lin Xiao's heart was in extreme confusion and struggle. She recalled the ups and downs she had experienced with Mo Yu, the sweet moments and the moments of mutual support. Mo Yu's smile, his gentleness, and his bravery all appeared in her mind one by one.
"No, I can't let anything happen to Mo Yu! No matter what the cost!" Lin Xiao gritted his teeth, his eyes revealing firm determination.
The mysterious man looked at Lin Xiao's reaction and sneered: "Humph, then go ahead and see if you can save him."
After saying this, the mysterious man instantly disappeared into the darkness.
Lin Xiao did not hesitate at all. She used her Qinggong skills and rushed towards the direction shown on the screen like a flash of lightning. Along the way, the wind whistled in her ears and messed up her hair. Her heartbeat was like a dense drumbeat, getting faster and faster.
"Mo Yu, you must wait for me!" Lin Xiao kept shouting in his heart.
Finally, she came to a valley filled with thick fog. There was a strange atmosphere in the valley, making people feel as if they were in a terrifying dream.
Lin Xiao walked into the valley carefully, hearing fierce shouts and the sound of metal colliding. Her heartbeat became more and more intense, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
"Mo Yu, where are you?" Lin Xiao shouted loudly, and his voice echoed in the valley.
When she finally found Mo Yu, she discovered that he was already covered in wounds and almost at the end of his rope.
"Lin Xiao, why are you here? Let's go! It's too dangerous here!" Mo Yu saw Lin Xiao, a hint of surprise and worry flashed in his eyes, and he shouted loudly.
Lin Xiao ignored his words and joined the battle without hesitation. Her moves were as sharp as the wind, and her eyes were full of anger and determination.
"You bastards, don't even think about hurting Mo Yu!" Lin Xiao roared loudly.
At this moment, the enemy suddenly used an insidious move. A man in black took advantage of Lin Xiao's inattention and suddenly attacked from behind, stabbing Lin Xiao with the long sword in his hand.
Mo Yu saw this scene and shouted, "Watch out behind you!"
When Lin Xiao heard Mo Yu's reminder, he quickly dodged to the side, but his arm was still scratched by the sword.
"Lin Xiao!" Mo Yu exclaimed.
Lin Xiaoqiang endured the pain and said, "I'm fine, keep fighting!"
However, the situation was getting worse and worse for them. There were more and more enemies and their physical strength was gradually depleted. Lin Xiao's heart was filled with despair, but she still did not give up.
At this critical moment, there was a deafening roar in the sky, and a mysterious light fell from the sky like a meteor, illuminating the entire valley.
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu looked up, their hearts filled with doubts and expectations...