Chapter 287: Lin Xiao's Dark Journey of Redemption
Chapter 287 "A Night of Fantasy: Lin Xiao's Dark Journey of Redemption"
Lin Xiao wandered alone in the dark and gloomy forest. The moonlight was like a thin layer of silver yarn, trying to penetrate the dense branches and leaves, but it could only cast some fragmented and hazy light and shadows. Her steps were heavy and staggering, and every step seemed to fall into a deep quagmire. Her eyes were full of confusion and fear. The fear was like an invisible net that bound her tightly.
"Where the hell is this? How did I end up in this damn place for no apparent reason?" Lin Xiao muttered to herself, her voice trembling like a leaf in the wind. She looked around in panic, clutching the corner of her clothes tightly with both hands, which were wrinkled by her.
The surrounding trees were tall and gloomy, like silent and oppressive giants, coldly watching her embarrassment. Suddenly, a nightingale let out an extremely shrill cry, and the sound seemed to come from the depths of hell, instantly breaking the silence.
"Oh my god, that scream is too scary!" Lin Xiao was so scared that she trembled all over, as if she had been electrocuted, and almost jumped up. She hugged her arms tightly, her teeth chattering, "Is there any man-eating monster in this broken place?"
At this moment, a gust of cool wind blew past, and Lin Xiao couldn't help but shiver, and goose bumps instantly covered her body. She felt a pair of gloomy eyes peeping at her in the dark, and the feeling of being monitored made her shudder, as if countless cold hands were slowly reaching out to her.
"Who? Who's there? Come out!" Lin Xiao shouted loudly, her voice echoing in the empty forest, but only her own voice responded to her. Her heartbeat was like a rapid drumbeat, "bang bang bang" sounding non-stop.
Lin Xiao continued to walk forward, taking one deep step and one shallow step. The dead branches and leaves under her feet made a crisp cracking sound, which was particularly harsh in the silent forest. Every step she took was like stepping on an unknown trap, making her heart rise to her throat.
"What the hell is this place? Why am I so unlucky!" Lin Xiao complained while looking around vigilantly. Suddenly, she saw an ancient temple in front of her. The door of the temple was closed, and the carvings on the door were blurred. It exuded an old and decayed atmosphere, as if it had been forgotten for a long time.
"Is this my lifeline? Or another trap?" Lin Xiao hesitated for a moment, gritted her teeth, and mustered up the courage to step forward. Her heartbeat became more and more rapid, as if she could hear her own heartbeat echoing in her ears.
She stretched out her shaking hand and gently pushed the door, but it didn't budge. Lin Xiao frowned, took a deep breath, and increased her strength.
"Creaky--" The door slowly opened, and a strong sandalwood scent wafted in her face, so strong that Lin Xiao almost choked. She walked into the temple carefully, and saw a mysterious statue enshrined inside. The face of the statue looked particularly strange in the dim light, and the expression seemed to be mocking her ignorance and helplessness.
"Why does this statue look so strange? It feels like there's an evil aura!" Lin Xiao couldn't help but mutter, his voice filled with uneasiness.
At this moment, the eyes of the statue suddenly flashed with a strange light, the light was green and dim, like a ghost fire. Lin Xiao was frightened and stepped back repeatedly, almost falling to the ground.
"Oh my god, what is going on?" Lin Xiao screamed, and her voice changed tone.
She turned around and wanted to run, but her legs seemed to be weighed down by lead and she couldn't take a step. Just as she was panicking, a sinister laugh suddenly came from the temple.
"Hahahaha..." The laughter echoed in the temple, making people feel creepy.
Lin Xiao's face turned pale in an instant, and cold sweat kept coming out of his forehead.
"Who? Who is laughing? Stop playing tricks, come out if you have the guts!" Lin Xiao forced himself to remain calm and shouted.
At this time, a dark shadow slowly walked out from behind the statue.
"Little girl, you've broken into a place you shouldn't be in..." The shadow's voice was low and hoarse, as if it came from another world.
Lin Xiao widened his eyes and looked at the black shadow in fear.
"Who are you? What do you want to do?" Lin Xiao clenched his fists and his body shook uncontrollably.
The black shadow slowly approached Lin Xiao, and Lin Xiao could feel a cold breath coming towards him.
"Don't be afraid, little girl, as long as you behave yourself, I can spare your life..." The black shadow stretched out a hand, trying to grab Lin Xiao.
"Get away! Don't touch me!" Lin Xiao swung his fist and tried to resist.