Chapter 49: Exploring the Fantasy World: The Shocking Storm Caused by the Mysterious Ancient Book
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu have gone through countless hardships and dangers in their long and tortuous adventure, and finally arrived at this ancient town shrouded in mystery. This town is like a pearl forgotten in the depths of time, surrounded by towering, steep and precipitous mountains, as if it is a huge barrier cast by nature, isolating the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Above the mountain, clouds and mist are lingering, like a dream, giving people a mysterious feeling.
The warm sunlight tried hard to penetrate the thick clouds and sprinkled on the bluestone road in the town, casting patches of mottled and blurred light and shadows. Lin Xiao's smart eyes looked around curiously, with excitement and curiosity flashing in his eyes, as if he was a little deer who had just stepped into a new world.
"Mo Yu, do you think there is some amazing treasure hidden in this place? Maybe we can make a fortune and reach the peak of our lives!" Lin Xiao skipped along and turned his head to ask Mo Yu with a smile, his expression full of anticipation and fantasy.
Mo Yu was alert, his eyes like an eagle constantly scanning every corner around him. His tense expression seemed to tell the world that no potential danger could escape his eyes. "Don't be careless, Xiao'er, this place looks peaceful, but it actually has a weird vibe. We have to be careful." Mo Yu's voice was low and serious.
They slowly walked into a bustling inn, which was as lively as boiling water. Various noisy sounds intertwined, including the loud laughter of the drinkers, the shouting of the waiters, and the clattering of pots and pans. Lin Xiao quickly found a seat by the window and sat down, holding his chin with both hands, his eyes still looking around, as if he wanted to take in everything in the inn.
"Waiter, bring us a pot of good wine and some of our signature dishes!" Lin Xiao shouted at the top of his lungs. His voice was clear and loud, instantly attracting many people's attention.
Mo Yu shook his head helplessly, looked at Lin Xiao and said, "Girl, you only know how to eat. We are not here to enjoy ourselves."
At this time, a mysterious old man slowly walked into the inn. He was wearing a black robe with some strange runes embroidered on it, as if hiding endless secrets. The old man's face was covered with deep wrinkles, each of which was like a mark left by the years, telling an unknown past. However, his deep and sharp eyes revealed an indescribable wisdom and power.
The old man walked slowly to the table of Lin Xiao and Mo Yu, his eyes stayed on them for a moment, and then slowly said: "My two friends, are you here for the mysterious ancient book?"
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu looked at each other, their eyes full of confusion and surprise.
"What mysterious ancient book? Old man, can you explain it clearly?" Lin Xiao widened his eyes and asked anxiously, leaning forward unconsciously.
The old man smiled slightly, and that smile seemed to hide endless profound meaning. "This mysterious ancient book is said to contain endless power and secrets, and it is in this town. Its appearance will surely trigger a shocking change." The old man's voice was low and magnetic, as if it carried a mysterious magic.
Lin Xiao's eyes instantly lit up like the stars in the night sky. "Really? Then we have to look carefully, maybe this is our chance to change our fate!"
Mo Yu frowned, with a hint of doubt in his eyes. "Xiao'er, don't trust others easily. This may not be that simple."
At this moment, a group of men in black suddenly rushed into the inn. They all had gloomy faces, like messengers from hell, with fierce and murderous eyes. The leading man in black was tall, with taut muscles, holding a long knife in his hand.
"Hand over that old man!" the leading man in black shouted loudly, and his voice echoed in the inn like thunder.
Lin Xiao was frightened by this sudden scene and couldn't help but scream: "What's going on? Why did such a group of vicious guys suddenly appear?"
Mo Yu stood up without hesitation and protected Lin Xiao behind him. His figure was as straight as a pine tree, and the sword in his hand was instantly unsheathed, shining with a cold light. "Don't be afraid, I'm here."
The men in black rushed forward and started a fierce fight with Mo Yu. Mo Yu was agile, like a nimble cheetah, wielding the sword in his hand vigorously, and every move was full of power and skill.
"Mo Yu, be careful!" Lin Xiao shouted anxiously, his heart in his throat.
Suddenly, the old man took advantage of the chaos and grabbed Lin Xiao and Mo Yu's hands and quickly fled from the back door of the inn. They shuttled through the narrow and winding alleys, and their footsteps echoed in the silent alleys.
They came to a remote and quiet corner, and the old man stopped and gasped for breath. His forehead was covered with sweat, but his eyes were still firm.
"Old man, what is going on? Why do those men in black want to arrest you?" Lin Xiao asked, panting, his eyes full of confusion and anxiety.
The old man looked at them and said slowly: "That mysterious ancient book is related to the fate of the entire Fantasy World Continent. These men in black are minions of the evil forces. They have been looking for the ancient book, trying to use the power in it to rule the world and plunge the world into endless darkness and chaos."
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu were shocked when they heard this. They looked at each other and saw shock and worry in each other's eyes.
"Then what should we do? Are we just going to watch them succeed?" Lin Xiao clenched his fists and said angrily.
The old man took out a crystal clear jade pendant from his bosom. The jade pendant emitted a soft light and was engraved with some mysterious patterns. The old man handed the jade pendant to Lin Xiao, his eyes full of expectation and trust. "This jade pendant can guide you to find the ancient book, but there are many dangers on the way, so you must be careful. Remember, you must protect the ancient book and not let it fall into the hands of evil forces."
After saying this, the old man’s figure gradually became blurred, and finally disappeared without a trace, as if he had never appeared.
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu held the jade pendant and looked at each other, their hearts full of confusion and determination. They knew that the road ahead was full of unknowns and dangers, but in order to save the Fantasy World Continent, they had no choice.
Can they find the mysterious ancient book? What kind of thrilling dangers and challenges will they face? What kind of strange people and things will they encounter on this journey full of mysteries and crises? And where will the mysterious jade pendant lead them?