Chapter 190: "The Fantasy World: Lin Xiao's Adventure of Breaking Out of Despair"
Lin Xiao stood in the barren desert, the wind howled like a demon, rolling up the dust all over the sky, forming a sand wall that blocked out the sun. Lin Xiao's hair was blown into a mess, and she had to squint her eyes to barely see the scene in front of her. Her face was covered with dust, her lips were cracked, and there were bloody cuts, and she looked extremely embarrassed.
"What the hell is this place?" Lin Xiao couldn't help but curse loudly, her voice torn into pieces by the strong wind. She covered her mouth and nose tightly with both hands, breathing hard, and every breath of air was filled with a strong smell of sand and dust, which made her cough.
Mo Yu followed closely beside her, his clothes fluttering in the strong wind. His face was solemn, and his eyes revealed a hint of anxiety and uneasiness. "Xiao'er, be careful, this place is too dangerous, and a sandstorm may hit at any time."
Lin Xiao glared at him fiercely, his eyes full of anger and resentment. "It's all your fault. If it weren't for you, would I have ended up like this? I used to live a good life in modern times, but now I'm suffering in this godforsaken place!"
Mo Yu sighed helplessly, with a trace of guilt on his face. "Xiao'er, I know it's my fault, but now is not the time to complain. We have to find a way out quickly."
Suddenly, a strange sound came from the depths of the desert. It sounded like someone was crying miserably, or like a wild animal roaring angrily, which was creepy. Lin Xiao was so scared that he trembled all over and held Mo Yu's arm tightly with both hands. "What's that sound? Is there a monster about to appear?"
Mo Yu looked around vigilantly, holding his sword tightly in his hand, ready to deal with any possible danger. "I don't know, but it's definitely not a good sign. Xiao'er, follow me closely."
They quickened their pace. The sand under their feet was extremely soft. Every step they took was like sinking into a quagmire, making it difficult for them to move forward.
Finally, they arrived at the gate of the ancient city. The gate was tall and majestic, but it was tightly closed, as if rejecting their arrival. The gate was engraved with strange symbols and patterns, and those symbols flashed with strange light, as if telling the mysterious history of this ancient city.
Lin Xiao curiously reached out to touch the symbols, but was held back by Mo Yu. "Don't move, Xiao'er, this may be some kind of taboo. If something is triggered, we will be in trouble."
At this moment, the city gate slowly opened, and a powerful and mysterious force surged out from the gate, instantly sucking them in.
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu only felt their eyes go dark, and their bodies flew forward involuntarily. When they opened their eyes again, they found themselves in the ancient city.
The ancient city was unusually quiet, with dilapidated houses and walls covered with cracks and moss. A strange mist filled the streets, floating like a ghost, making it difficult to see the road ahead.
"What is going on?" Lin Xiao's voice was filled with fear and confusion, and her body couldn't help but tremble.
Mo Yu held his sword tightly and looked around vigilantly. "Be careful, Xiao'er, this ancient city exudes an evil aura. We must be careful."
Suddenly, a dark shadow passed by them, bringing with it a gust of cool wind. Lin Xiao screamed in fear, and her voice echoed in the silent ancient city. "Ah! What is that?"
Mo Yu quickly turned around and chased after it, only to find that the shadow had disappeared without a trace. He frowned, his heart filled with doubt and uneasiness.
They continued to explore the city, walking carefully, and being vigilant with every step.
The doors and windows of the houses on both sides of the street were closed, as if hiding some secrets. Lin Xiao couldn't help but approach a window and wanted to look inside through it.
"Xiao'er, don't move!" There was a hint of nervousness in Mo Yu's voice.
But Lin Xiao had already pushed the window open a crack, and a foul smell hit her in the face. She couldn't help but cover her mouth and nose, and her stomach was churning.
Just then, a low roar came from the house, as if something terrible was about to rush out.
Lin Xiao was so scared that he quickly stepped back, his face pale. "Mo Yu, let's go!"
Mo Yu nodded and pulled Lin Xiao forward.
They came to an ancient palace, the gate of which was open, and a faint light flickered inside. The light flickered, giving people a mysterious and terrifying feeling.
Lin Xiao hesitated for a moment, and said in a trembling voice: "Should we go in?"
Mo Yu gritted his teeth and said with a firm look: "We are already here, let's go in and take a look, maybe we can find a way out."
They walked into the palace and saw a huge crystal ball placed in the center. The crystal ball was crystal clear, and it was shining with strange light, as if it contained endless secrets.
Just as they approached the crystal ball, a mysterious voice sounded in their ears. "You are finally here..."
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu looked at each other, their hearts filled with shock and fear.
"Who are you? Why are you here?" Lin Xiao asked bravely.
"I am the guardian of this ancient city. If you break in here, you must accept the test of fate." said the mysterious voice.
"What test?" Mo Yu asked.
"Only if you pass the test can you leave here, otherwise you will be trapped here forever." said the mysterious voice.
Lin Xiao bit her lip, her eyes revealing a determined look. "No matter what the test is, we are not afraid!"
The mysterious voice sneered, "Then let's get started..."