Chapter 314: "Amazing Changes in the Fantasy World: Lin Xiao bravely breaks into the mysterious
Lin Xiao had just dealt with those hooligans and was now standing on the busy street, breathing heavily. Her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, which were crystal clear and sparkling in the afternoon sun like bright pearls. Her face was flushed with anger and excitement, but her eyes revealed determination and courage.
"Oh my god, I'm so tired!" Lin Xiao said to himself while fanning himself with his hands, "These guys really need to be punished!"
The people around her looked at her with surprise and admiration, and talked about her in low voices.
"This little girl is really brave. She dares to challenge those thugs!"
"That's right, you're not afraid of getting into big trouble!"
When Lin Xiao heard these discussions, he raised his head slightly, with the corners of his mouth raised, revealing a disdainful smile.
"Humph, what are you afraid of? Justice will never be absent!"
Suddenly, a gust of wind blew past, and the dust on the street was blown all over the sky. The originally clear sky suddenly became gloomy, and dark clouds rolled in, like a large black curtain, quickly covering the entire sky.
"What's going on? Why does the weather change so suddenly?" Lin Xiao frowned, feeling an inexplicable sense of uneasiness in his heart.
At this moment, a mysterious old man appeared in front of her. The old man was wearing a black robe that fluttered in the wind, as if it had life. His face was covered with deep wrinkles, like traces carved by time, and each wrinkle seemed to tell an unknown story. His eyes were deep and sharp, as if he could see through everything.
"Little girl, you're in big trouble." The old man's voice was low, as if coming from a distant place, with an indescribable sense of vicissitudes.
Lin Xiao looked at him warily, his hands unconsciously clenched into fists, and his body leaned back slightly.
"What trouble? Stop making alarmist remarks like that!"
The old man stroked his beard, which was as white as snow and fluttered gently in the wind.
"Those thugs are not ordinary thugs. There is a powerful dark force behind them. This force is rampant in this town and does all kinds of evil. You have offended them today, and they will not let you go easily."
Lin Xiao was shocked, but she remained calm. She straightened her chest and a hint of stubbornness flashed in her eyes.
"So what? I'm not afraid! I don't believe there is no law in this world!"
The old man smiled slightly, and there was a hint of mystery in that smile.
"It's good to have courage, but you can't deal with this force easily. They have connections everywhere and their relationships are complicated. Even the government is wary of them."
Lin Xiao clenched his fists, and his joints turned white from the force.
"Are we just going to let them do whatever they want? I, Lin Xiao, can't swallow this!"
The old man shook his head and sighed softly.
"Of course not. I know a secret that might help you."
Lin Xiao's eyes lit up and he asked impatiently.
"What secret? Tell me now!"
The old man lowered his voice, as if he was afraid of being heard.
"Deep in the town, there is an ancient castle. Legend has it that there is a mysterious treasure hidden there, which possesses great power. If you can get it, perhaps you can fight against the dark forces."
Lin Xiao hesitated for a moment, his eyes full of doubt.
"Could this be a trap? Why are you telling me this?"
The old man looked at her deeply.
"Believe it or not, but this is your only chance. Remember, be careful." After saying that, the old man's figure gradually disappeared in the wind, as if he had never appeared.
Lin Xiao looked at the direction where the old man disappeared and fell into deep thought.
"Never mind, let's give it a try!" Lin Xiao made up his mind, gritted his teeth, and walked towards the depths of the town.
At this time, the dark clouds in the sky were getting thicker and thicker, and from time to time there were bursts of dull thunder, as if foreshadowing an impending storm. Lin Xiao quickened his pace, his heart filled with tension and anticipation.
When she arrived in front of the castle, she found that the gate of the castle was closed, and various strange symbols and patterns were inlaid on the door, giving off a mysterious and gloomy atmosphere. The surrounding walls were towering into the sky, covered with green vines, as if telling the ancient history of the castle.
"This place feels weird." Lin Xiao swallowed, feeling a little nervous.
Just as she was hesitating whether to go in, the door suddenly opened slowly, and a cold wind blew out from inside. The wind seemed to be mixed with faint crying and laughing, which made people feel creepy.
Lin Xiao took a deep breath and gave himself courage.
"What are you afraid of? I, Lin Xiao, have seen all kinds of situations!"
She walked in carefully. The castle was dark and damp. The torches on the walls flickered with a faint light, casting strange shadows. The air was filled with a stale and rotten smell that made people want to vomit.
"Is anyone there?" Lin Xiao's voice echoed in the empty castle, but received no response.
Suddenly, a dark shadow passed by her from behind, bringing a cool breeze.
"Who?" Lin Xiao turned around suddenly, his eyes wide open, but saw nothing.
At this moment, her heartbeat accelerated rapidly, as if it was about to jump out of her throat. Cold sweat broke out on her forehead again, and she wiped it with her hand, and her palm was wet.
"Don't scare yourself, Lin Xiao, calm down!" She silently encouraged herself in her heart.
Lin Xiao continued to walk forward, and the stone pavement under her feet made a "creaking" sound, as if protesting her intrusion. She took every step carefully, for fear of disturbing some unknown existence.
Suddenly, she heard a slight sound of footsteps, which were getting closer and closer, as if they were right behind her.
Lin Xiao stopped, held his breath, and dared not look back.
"Who is it? Come out!" she shouted, her voice trembling with fear.
However, the only response she received was dead silence.