novelhk Chapter 206 Return to the Purple Moon Empire
Chapter 206 Return to the Purple Moon Empire
They looked at the ruins in front of them, their hearts filled with emotion. This adventure made them stronger and filled them with awe of the unknown world.
After Lan Yunyan and Xiao Yichen escaped from the collapsed castle, they rode non-stop towards the Purple Moon Empire.
Along the way, Lan Yunyan's mood was as messy as hair blown by the wind, and her concern for the Purple Moon Empire and her family weighed on her heart like a huge rock.
Finally, the familiar outline of the Purple Moon Empire appeared before her eyes. Lan Yunyan looked at the towering city walls, tears welling in her eyes. That was the direction of home.
At the city gate, the guards were still carefully checking the pedestrians coming in and out. When they saw Lan Yunyan and Xiao Yichen returning, there was a look of surprise and admiration in their eyes.
Lan Yunyan didn't stop and ran straight towards the Lan Mansion. When the people on the street saw her, they gathered around her, their eyes filled with joy and excitement.
"Miss Lan, you are finally back. We were scared during this period!" said an old man.
"Yes, Miss Lan, a lot of strange things have happened in the empire." A woman echoed.
Lan Yunyan nodded slightly to everyone, but she didn't stop. She walked through the familiar streets. The shops that were once bustling with activity were now somewhat deserted, but they still had a strong sense of life.
The gate of the Lan Mansion appeared before his eyes, and the pair of majestic stone lions were still quietly guarding the door.
As Lan Yunyan arrived at the door, the servant at the gate excitedly shouted, "The young lady is back! The young lady is back!"
Lan Yunyan walked quickly into the mansion. Everything inside seemed so familiar. She crossed the courtyard and headed towards her grandfather's room. Along the way, the servants saluted, their eyes filled with joy.
Arriving in front of Grandpa's room, Lan Yunyan took a deep breath and gently pushed open the door. The room was filled with a faint medicinal aroma. Grandpa was sitting in a chair in front of the window, looking out with a somewhat empty look in his eyes.
He looked thinner than before and seemed to have more gray hair.
"Grandpa." Lan Yunyan called softly, her voice choked.
Grandpa's body trembled slightly, and he slowly turned his head. The moment he saw Lan Yunyan, a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes, followed by full of relief.
"Yunyan, you're back." Grandpa's voice trembled a little.
Lan Yunyan quickly walked to Grandpa's side, knelt on the ground, and held Grandpa's hand. "Grandpa, I'm back. I'm sorry to have worried you."
Grandpa looked at Lan Yunyan carefully, his eyes full of love. "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back. You've suffered a lot along the way, haven't you?"
Lan Yunyan shook her head and briefly recounted her experience in the castle, omitting some overly dangerous details as she didn't want to worry her grandfather too much.
Grandpa listened, frowning from time to time, his eyes filled with worry. "That evil force is so terrifying. Fortunately, you are safe."
"Grandpa, how is the empire doing recently? I saw some bad scenes in the city." Lan Yunyan asked.
Grandpa sighed and said slowly, "Ever since you left, the empire has been restless. Strange noises are often heard at night, and many people have seen dark shadows moving around the city.
Moreover, many young and strong people disappeared inexplicably, causing panic among the people. The palace also sent people to investigate, but they still had no clues.
Lan Yunyan clenched her fists, a flicker of anger in her eyes. "It must be the remnants of that evil force at work. Grandpa, don't worry. When I return this time, I will definitely restore peace to the Purple Moon Empire."
Grandpa patted Lan Yunyan's hand and said, "Good boy, Grandpa believes in you. But you just came back, so you should have a good rest first. Look at you, you have lost weight."
Lan Yunyan smiled and said, "Grandpa, I'm not tired. I have to go see if I can find some clues first."
After saying goodbye to her grandfather, Lan Yunyan came to her room. The room was still the same as when she left, with the books she hadn't finished reading spread out on the table.
She packed up simply and prepared to go out.
As soon as I walked into the yard, I saw Xiao Yichen. He had changed into clean clothes and looked more gentle and elegant.
"You want to look for clues? I'll go with you." Xiao Yichen said.
Lan Yunyan nodded, and the two of them left the Lan Mansion together. They first came to an area in the city with a high number of missing persons, where a depressing atmosphere permeated.
There were some strange scratches on the walls of the house, as if left by some giant claw.
Lan Yunyan squatted down and carefully observed the ground. She found some black slime, which was similar to the slime left by the monsters she encountered in the castle.
"It seems that those guys really came here." Lan Yunyan said.
They followed the trail of slime and came to an abandoned warehouse on the edge of the city. The door of the warehouse was closed and a pungent smell filled the air.
Xiao Yichen gently pushed open the door of the warehouse, and it was dark inside. They walked in cautiously, and suddenly, a sinister laugh was heard.
"You are here as expected, Lan Yunyan, Xiao Yichen." said a hoarse voice.
Lan Yunyan and Xiao Yichen immediately became alert. They saw a man in a black robe standing in the corner of the warehouse.
The man in black robe exuded an evil aura. He wore a skull mask on his face, revealing only a pair of glowing red eyes.
"Are you behind this?" Lan Yunyan shouted.
The black-robed man laughed. "Yes, it was me. You ruined our plan, but it doesn't matter. Your empire will still be our sacrifice."
As he spoke, the black-robed man waved his magic wand, and a group of black ghosts rushed in from all directions. These ghosts pounced towards Lan Yunyan and Xiao Yichen with their fangs and claws bared.
Xiao Yichen swung his lightsaber, the blade slicing through the ghosts with a sizzling sound. Lan Yunyan also swung her long whip, which flashed with light, and each swing repelled some ghosts.
However, as the ghosts became more and more numerous, they gradually became unable to resist. Lan Yunyan suddenly remembered the method she had used to deal with the phantom ghosts in the castle, and she began to search for the source of their energy.
She found some black crystals on the walls of the warehouse, which emitted powerful energy.