Taking the opportunity of traveling through books

Shadows in the Mist

Hao Yang's face was frighteningly pale. Even though Elder Wei said his condition was stable, I still couldn't help but worry.

He closed his eyes tightly and frowned, as if he was enduring great pain.

I gently held his hand, felt his weak pulse, and prayed silently in my heart that he would get better soon.

"Yao'er," Wei Xue's voice was a little hoarse, with a hint of subtle guilt, "I'm sorry, it's all my fault..."

I shook my head and interrupted her. "Now is not the time to talk about this. The retreat of those men in black was too strange. I always feel that things are not that simple."

Wei Xue's expression also grew serious. "I find it strange, too. They are well-trained and well-equipped. They don't look like ordinary bandits. Moreover, they seem to know we are going to the valley..."

My heart tightened, Wei Xue's words confirmed my guess.

It seems that our every move is under surveillance by others!

What conspiracy is hidden behind this?

"Let's go back to the family first." I looked at Wei Xue and said firmly, "Tell the elder about this. Maybe he can figure it out."

Hao Yang slowly woke up and said weakly: "Yao'er... be careful..."

I held his hand tightly and gave him a reassuring look, "Don't worry, I will protect myself."

The three of us boarded the teleportation array back to our family.

However, something strange happened during the transmission process.

The air around suddenly became icy cold, as if one was in an ice cellar.

I felt dizzy and some blurry black shadows appeared in front of my eyes. They flashed by but were real.

Wei Xue also noticed something unusual, "What's going on? This feeling..."

Before she could finish, the black shadow appeared again, this time clearer, like a black lightning, quickly shuttling around us.

I felt a strong sense of oppression and it became difficult to breathe.

"Be careful!" Hao Yang suddenly opened his eyes and protected Wei Xue and me behind him.

The black shadow disappeared without a trace, and the surrounding temperature returned to normal, as if everything was just an illusion.

But I know this is definitely not an illusion!

"Someone is secretly monitoring us..." I looked at Hao Yang and Wei Xue with a serious tone, "Moreover, their strength is very strong..."

The light of the teleportation array gradually dissipated, and we returned to the family's territory.

However, an even stranger aura permeated the air, making it hard for me to breathe.

I looked at Wei Xue and found that her face had also become extremely pale.

"What...what does this feel like?"

Suddenly, a cold wind blew, and a rustling sound was heard in the woods.

I turned my head sharply, but saw nothing.

"Come out!" I shouted sternly, gathering spiritual power in my hands, ready to fight at any time.

However, all I got in response was dead silence.

"Yao'er," Hao Yang held my hand, his voice low and hoarse, "Let's go find the elder first..."

I nodded, suppressed the uneasiness in my heart, and followed Hao Yang and Wei Xue into the depths of the family.

When I turned a corner, I suddenly felt a strong murderous intent!

I stopped abruptly and pushed Hao Yang and Wei Xue away.

"careful!"

A black shadow descended from the sky, carrying a fierce murderous aura, and headed straight towards me!

I dodged quickly, and the black shadow flew past my sleeve, leaving a deep mark on the ground.

"Who is it?!" I shouted angrily and looked around vigilantly.

However, there was still no one around, and only the rustling sound of leaves in the wind seemed particularly eerie.

"We must find the elder as soon as possible..." I looked at Hao Yang and Wei Xue, and said firmly, "This place... is very dangerous..."

Suddenly, Wei Xue pointed forward, her eyes widening in horror, "What...what is that?!"

We looked in the direction of Wei Xue's finger and saw a black mist slowly rising not far away. It twisted and deformed in the air, like a huge monster with bared fangs and claws, which was creepy.

A cold breath hit me in the face, and I felt all the hairs on my body stand up.

"Not good!" My heart sank, and I immediately realized the seriousness of the situation. "I'm afraid this is not an ordinary monster..."

The three of us didn't dare to delay and immediately quickened our pace and ran deeper into the family.

Along the way, the black fog always followed us, like a maggot on the tarsal bone that could not be shaken off.

I tried to attack several times, but was stopped by Hao Yang.

"Now is not the time," he whispered, "We must first find the elders and understand the situation."

Finally, we arrived at the Elders' Hall.

After listening to our story, Elder Lin's expression became extremely solemn.

"It seems that our family's enemies are even more powerful than we imagined..." He pondered for a moment, then raised his head and looked at me with a firm gaze, "Yao'er, don't worry, I will definitely mobilize all the power of the family to investigate this matter and protect your safety."

Elder Lin’s words gave me great confidence.

I know that as long as we have the support of our family, we will be able to defeat any enemy!

Just then, there was a noise outside the hall.

I frowned and walked out to see a group of family disciples surrounding Hao Yang, pointing and talking.

"Is this the little thug? How did you bring him into the family?"

"He is not worthy of Miss Wei Yao at all!"

"Get him out!"

When I heard these words, anger suddenly rose in my heart.

Although Hao Yang comes from a humble background, he is kind-hearted, brave and upright. I will never allow anyone to insult him!

"What did you say?!" I stepped forward, blocking Hao Yang and glaring at the disciples. "Hao Yang is my lover, who dares to be rude to him?!"

The disciples were a little afraid when they saw me angry, but some still said unconvincedly, "Ms. Wei Yao, we are also concerned about the reputation of our family..."

"The family's reputation?" I sneered. "Do you think you can protect the family's reputation by driving out an innocent person?!"

Hao Yang held my hand and shook his head gently, signaling me not to be angry.

Then, he raised his head, looked at the disciples with a firm gaze, and said word by word: "I will not leave Wei Yao unless she tells me to go!"

The disciples wanted to say something, but were interrupted by Elder Lin's scolding.

"Enough!" Elder Lin came out with a gloomy face, "Everyone go back!"

Those disciples didn't dare to say anything more and dispersed.

I looked at Hao Yang and my heart was filled with emotion.

I know he has endured a lot of pressure for me...

Suddenly, Elder Lin's expression changed, and he looked out of the hall, "Who is it?!"

Hao Yang's hands were warm and strong, and he held my hand tightly.

The determination in his eyes was like a reassurance, calming the anxiety in my heart.

I looked at him, my eyes slightly moist.

For me, he actually dared to go against the entire family...

This fool!

I held his hand in return, interlocking our fingers, silently conveying my love and gratitude.

Elder Lin's expression became increasingly solemn.

He held an antique compass in his hand, the needle of which was spinning wildly, making a buzzing sound.

"Not good!" He raised his head suddenly, a trace of fear in his eyes, "It's 'Shadow'! They are not all dead yet!" "Shadow?" My heart shuddered. I had seen this name in the ancient books of my family. It was an evil organization that once tried to rule the whole world. It was said that it had been wiped out by the ancestors of my family.

"They...how could they..." Wei Xue's voice trembled and her face was as pale as paper.

Elder Lin took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

"According to the compass, the remnants of 'Shadow' seem to be hiding in an abandoned old house..." He paused and looked at me firmly, "Yao'er, are you willing to go with me?" I nodded without hesitation, "Of course I will go! I want to see what these remnants of 'Shadow' are trying to do!" Hao Yang also stood up, "I'll go too!" I looked at him, my heart filled with warmth and strength.

With him by my side, I'm not afraid of anything!

The three of us followed Elder Lin and rushed all the way to an abandoned old house.

The gate of the old house had long been dilapidated, the yard was overgrown with weeds, and a foul smell filled the air, making people feel sick.

I took a deep breath, suppressed the discomfort in my heart, exchanged glances with Hao Yang and Wei Xue, and then followed Elder Lin and carefully stepped into the ancient house...

"Wait..." Hao Yang suddenly grabbed my hand, his voice low and hoarse, "I feel...something is not right..."