Chapter 48: Exploring the Fantasy World: The Shocking Secret of the Castle's Horror Night
After going through countless hardships and dangers, Lin Xiao and Mo Yu stepped into the mysterious castle hidden in the deep forest, exhausted physically and mentally. The night was like a huge black curtain, tightly covering the area. Only the faint moonlight struggled to penetrate the thick clouds, outlining a hazy and strange silver edge for the outline of the castle.
The forest was filled with thick fog, which seemed to have life, flowing and winding slowly, making every step full of unknown fear. Lin Xiao held Mo Yu's arm tightly, her voice trembling like a leaf in the wind: "Mo Yu, I'm really scared, I feel like this place is a huge horror trap that can swallow us at any time." Her eyes were full of fear and helplessness, and her body couldn't help but tremble slightly.
Mo Yu looked solemn, with a frown on his face, as if he was thinking about some important decision. He gently patted Lin Xiao's hand, trying to comfort her: "Don't be afraid, Xiao'er, I'm here. Even if the King of Hell comes, he has to get past me first." His eyes were firm and sharp, and he held the sword tightly in his hand, as if it was their only life-saving straw.
They approached the castle cautiously, the fallen leaves under their feet making a "crunching" sound, which was particularly harsh in the quiet night. The gate of the castle was closed, covered with traces of time and mottled moss, as if telling a series of unknown past events.
Lin Xiao couldn't help swallowing and said in a trembling voice: "This door looks so gloomy. It feels like something terrible is waiting for us inside."
Mo Yu took a deep breath and said, "Don't be afraid, let's go in and take a look."
When they pushed open the heavy door, a stale and decayed smell hit them. A thin layer of dust filled the hall, rising with their footsteps and dancing like a ghost in the moonlight. On the walls hung blurry portraits, the characters in those portraits had empty eyes, as if silently watching their every move.
Lin Xiao shuddered unconsciously and muttered softly: "These portraits look so strange, as if they are about to walk out of them."
Mo Yu gently held her hand and said, "Don't stare at me, be careful of anything strange."
Suddenly, a gust of cold wind blew, the candlelight swayed violently, and the hall was instantly plunged into darkness. Lin Xiao screamed in fear: "Ah! Help!"
Mo Yu quickly hugged her tightly in his arms and comforted her: "Don't be afraid, Xiao'er, it's just a gust of wind."
At this moment, a strange sound came from the corner, like someone crying or whispering. Lin Xiao's heartbeat accelerated rapidly, as if it was about to jump out of his throat: "Mo Yu, what is that sound? I'm so scared!"
Mo Yu frowned and said vigilantly: "I don't know, but we have to be careful."
They walked slowly towards the source of the sound, each step full of caution. When they arrived at the door of a room, the strange sound became clearer, as if calling them in.
Lin Xiao said hesitantly: "Mo Yu, why don't we not go in, I don't feel right."
Mo Yu gritted his teeth and said, "No, we must find out what is going on."
As he spoke, he slowly pushed open the door. The room was filled with a pungent smell, as if it was the smell of death and decay. In the corner was a huge box, inlaid with various strange symbols and patterns.
Lin Xiao wanted to get closer to the box out of curiosity, but Mo Yu stopped her in a hurry: "Don't move, Xiao'er, this box doesn't look simple."
At this moment, the box suddenly opened automatically, and a black shadow jumped out from it. The black shadow was extremely fast and disappeared into the darkness in an instant. Lin Xiao and Mo Yu were both startled, and Lin Xiao screamed: "Ah! What is that?"
Mo Yu quickly swung his sword in the direction where the shadow disappeared, and shouted: "No matter what it is, don't try to hurt us!"
They searched the room for the shadow, and the atmosphere was extremely tense. Suddenly, the shadow appeared from behind them and pounced on them. Mo Yu reacted quickly, turned around and started a fierce fight with the shadow.
"Mo Yu, be careful!" Lin Xiao shouted anxiously.
While Mo Yu was dealing with the black shadow, he said, "Xiao'er, stay away!"
After a fierce battle, Mo Yu finally hit the black shadow. The black shadow screamed and disappeared into a cloud of smoke.
They breathed a sigh of relief and began to check the contents of the box. In the box was a yellowed diary, the pages were yellowed and curled, as if carrying the vicissitudes of endless years.
Lin Xiao picked up the diary and gently opened it. The handwriting on it was blurry. She frowned and said, "What is written on it? I can't see it clearly at all."
Mo Yu came over and carefully identified the handwriting on it, and said, "It seems to be about the secret of this ancient castle, but many words are blurred."
Just as they were about to study the diary further, a dull bell suddenly rang in the castle. The bell sounded like a call from ancient times, echoing in the castle and making people shudder.
"What's going on with this bell sound?" Lin Xiao asked nervously, grabbing the corner of Mo Yu's clothes tightly with both hands.
Mo Yu's face was solemn, and he said, "I don't know, but it's definitely not a good thing."
At this time, a group of mysterious people appeared in front of them. The leader was a tall, stern-looking man with a cold and ruthless look in his eyes.
"Hand over the diary!" the leader said coldly, his voice seemed to come from the depths of hell.
Lin Xiao's eyes widened and he said angrily, "Why? We discovered this!"
Mo Yu protected Lin Xiao behind him and said, "If you want the diary, you have to get past me first!"
A fierce battle is about to begin, with both sides on the verge of a fight and the atmosphere extremely tense.
"Huh, you guys think you can resist?" the leader laughed.
Mo Yu was not afraid at all and said, "Just try it and you will know!"
The battle broke out instantly, Mo Yu's figure was as fast as lightning, and the sword shadow flashed. Lin Xiao anxiously cheered for Mo Yu: "Mo Yu, come on! Defeat them!"
The mysterious man was not to be outdone and used all kinds of strange moves. For a moment, the castle was filled with swords and gunpowder.
Mo Yu gradually gained the upper hand in the battle. His swordsmanship was so sharp that the mysterious man was defeated.
"This is impossible!" exclaimed the leader.
At this moment, one of the mysterious people suddenly used a hidden weapon and flew towards Lin Xiao.
"Be careful!" Mo Yu shouted and flew in front of Lin Xiao.
The hidden weapon hit Mo Yu's shoulder. He groaned, but continued to fight tenaciously.
Lin Xiao said distressedly: "Mo Yu, how are you?"
Mo Yu gritted his teeth and said, "I'm fine, don't worry."
In the end, Mo Yu defeated this group of mysterious people with his tenacious will and superb martial arts.
"Hmph, you guys are awesome!" The leader left a harsh remark and hurriedly fled the castle with his men.
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu sat on the ground exhausted, gasping for breath.
"Mo Yu, what should we do next?" Lin Xiao asked.
Mo Yu looked at the diary in his hand and said, "We must find out the secret in this diary."
Can they solve the mystery in the diary? What kind of shocking secrets does this mysterious castle hide? Where will their fate go?