Chapter 44: "The Secret Shadow of the Fantasy World: A Shocking Exploration of Desert Ruins&quo
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu temporarily found a moment of peace in that quiet town, however, the thread of fate never stopped weaving a chapter full of unknowns and thrills.
On this day, the sun was pouring down on the town's market like a golden waterfall, and the crowds were bustling and noisy. Lin Xiao was strolling in the market as usual, trying to find some new things to kill time. Suddenly, her ears caught a mysterious and attractive legend.
An old man with wrinkles all over his face and mysterious eyes sat in a corner and whispered: "In the depths of the endless desert, there is an ancient and mysterious relic hidden. It is said that there are endless treasures and mysterious power that can change the world. But countless adventurers have gone there to explore, but none of them have returned, and their lives and deaths are unknown."
Lin Xiao's eyes instantly lit up like the brightest stars in the night sky, and the light of excitement danced in her eyes. She rushed back to their temporary hut like a gust of wind, and didn't even bother to apologize when she accidentally bumped into someone on the road.
As soon as she entered the house, she couldn't wait to grab Mo Yu's sleeve and said anxiously: "Mo Yu, I heard a super exciting news! There is a mysterious relic in the desert, maybe it can solve the mystery of our world and find the way home! We must go explore!"
Mo Yu frowned slightly, with a trace of worry in his eyes. He patted Lin Xiao's hand gently and said, "Xiao'er, this may not be a simple matter. The desert environment is harsh, and the ruins are full of unknown dangers. It may be a trap from which there is no return."
Lin Xiao put her hands on her hips, pouted her lips, and said with a stubborn and unyielding look on her face, "Oh, you are just timid! We have been through so many ups and downs, what have we not seen? This may be our only chance, I don't want to miss it!"
Mo Yu sighed helplessly, looking at Lin Xiao's determined eyes, knowing that he couldn't change her mind, so he had to say: "Okay, then let's prepare well and set off again."
In the following days, they began to make careful preparations for this adventure. Lin Xiao searched for various necessary items at the market, and kept saying, "I must bring this, and I must not leave out that!"
Mo Yu asked around for more information about the desert and the ruins, not missing any potentially useful clues.
Finally, they set out on their journey to the desert. The scorching sun hung high in the sky, like a huge fireball, scorching the earth mercilessly. The hot sand was like burning charcoal, and every step made people feel hot on their feet.
Lin Xiao wiped the sweat from his forehead with his hand and complained, "This damn weather is going to roast me into jerky! I feel like I'm going to melt in this desert!"
Mo Yu handed her a water bottle and comforted her, "Drink some water, Xiao'er, and hold on a little longer. We have come so far, we can't give up halfway."
Lin Xiao took the kettle, took a few gulps, and then said, "Humph, I won't give up easily!"
They struggled forward in the desert, one step deep and one step shallow. Strong winds whistled past from time to time, blowing up yellow sand all over the sky, which hit their faces and hurt them.
Lin Xiao squinted his eyes, walked with difficulty, and said: "The sand is blowing so hard that I can't even open my eyes. It's really killing me!"
Mo Yu held her hand and said, "Be careful, don't let the wind and sand blind you."
Suddenly, a gust of wind blew past, forming a huge sandstorm that swept towards them like a roaring beast.
Lin Xiao turned pale with fear and screamed, "Mo Yu, what should we do? This sandstorm is too terrible!"
Mo Yu hugged her tightly, used his body to block the wind and sand for her, and shouted loudly: "Close your eyes, don't be afraid! I will protect you!"
The sandstorm lasted for a long time, and when it finally passed, Lin Xiao and Mo Yu found themselves lost. Surrounded by endless sand dunes, they all looked exactly the same, making it impossible to tell east, west, south, and north.
Lin Xiao looked around anxiously, his eyes full of anxiety and fear, and said, "It's over, it's over. What should we do now? Are we going to be trapped in this desert?"
Mo Yu calmly observed the surrounding environment, the sand under his feet, and the sky in the distance. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Don't panic, Xiao'er, I'll see if I can find some clues."
Just then, they found a strange footprint. The footprint was deeply imprinted in the sand and looked like it had just been left.
Lin Xiao came over curiously, squatted down and observed carefully, and said: "What kind of footprints are these? Did someone come here before us?"
Mo Yu squatted down, measured the size and depth of the footprints with his fingers, and said: "Looking at the size and shape of the footprints, they don't look like ordinary people. They may be other adventurers, or mysterious creatures in this desert."
Lin Xiao stood up, patted the sand on his hands, and said, "Then let's follow the footprints and see if we can find a way out."
Mo Yu nodded and said, "Okay, but be careful, it might be dangerous."
They walked carefully in the direction of the footprints, being vigilant with every step.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, an ancient castle appeared before their eyes. The walls of the castle looked mottled and weathered under the sunlight, as if telling the story of the years. The gate was closed, and the surroundings were filled with a mysterious and strange atmosphere.
Lin Xiao walked forward cautiously and gently pushed the door, but found that it did not move at all. She turned her head, looked at Mo Yu, and said, "Can this door be pushed open? It feels so heavy!"
Mo Yu walked forward, put his hands on the door and pushed hard. The door made a dull sound but still did not open.
Just when they were confused, they suddenly heard a sinister laugh.
"Hahaha, you are finally here!" A mysterious voice came, echoing in the empty desert, making people feel creepy.
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu looked around vigilantly and shouted, "Who? Come out! Don't hide!"
At this time, a dark figure slowly walked out from the darkness. The figure was tall, his face could not be seen clearly, and he exuded an evil aura.
Lin Xiao was so scared that he hid behind Mo Yu and said in a trembling voice: "Mo Yu, who is this person? So scary!"
Mo Yu protected Lin Xiao behind him, drew his sword, and said, "No matter who you are, don't even think about hurting us!"
The black shadow sneered and said, "You guys? You want to explore this ruins? This is where you will die!"
As he spoke, the black shadow instantly launched an attack, and a black light shot towards Lin Xiao and Mo Yu.
Mo Yu dodged sideways and swung his sword to fight back. For a moment, the sword light and the black shadow's attack intertwined, and the scene was very intense.
Lin Xiao shouted anxiously: "Mo Yu, be careful!"
After a fierce fight, Mo Yu gradually gained the upper hand.
Just when they thought they were going to defeat the shadow, the shadow suddenly cast a strange spell, and the entire castle began to tremble.
Lin Xiao exclaimed: "What's going on?"
Mo Yu said: "Not good, this spell is very powerful, we have to be careful!"
Can they defeat the shadow? What secrets are hidden in the castle? Where are the treasures and mysterious powers in the ruins?