allonlinenovel Chapter 277 A new journey begins, hidden dangers lurk
Chapter 277 A new journey begins, hidden dangers lurk
The news of the Yun family's great victory spread throughout the capital within a few days. When ordinary people gathered together to chat, they all gave the Yun family a thumbs-up, as if the previous big turmoil that had intended to bring down the Yun family had been blown away by this victory.
But Yun Mengting was not overwhelmed by the heat. When she got up in the morning and put on makeup in front of the mirror, she saw that her eyebrows and eyes still had a bit of fatigue and haggardness. She thought to herself: This is just the beginning. I am still far away from being able to live a stable life.
Before daybreak, Ling Xuan was waiting in the yard, holding a piece of plum cake that had just come out of the pot in his hand. It was steaming hot and fragrant. Yun Mengting loved to have a bite of it.
Seeing her come out, Ling Xuan handed it to her with a smile: "Ting'er, try it soon. This cake is soft, glutinous and sweet. It will suit your taste." Yun Mengting took it and took a bite. The familiar sweetness spread in her mouth, and her mood became brighter: "Thank you for your trouble, Your Highness." As she was speaking, a servant came running over in a hurry and said that several ministers from the court had come to congratulate her.
When they arrived at the front hall, everyone exchanged pleasantries. The ministers, all smiling, hinted at their desire to become closer to the Yun family, and even hinted that they would side with the Yun family in the future at court.
Yun Mengting looked calm and composed, and answered flawlessly, but she was worried in her heart: The Yun family had just become famous, and she had to watch carefully to see who was sincere and who was fake among those who came up to her.
After seeing the guests off, she looked at Ling Xuan and whispered, "Your Highness, the situation is too complicated these days. Those who come here to establish connections have all kinds of ulterior motives. We must be very careful in what we do." Ling Xuan nodded and said, "I understand. I've already sent people to keep an eye on them."
Looking back at Liu Tianjiao, he fled, like a stray dog, to a desolate valley outside the city. His clothes were now tattered, his hair a mess, his former dignity gone. He was filled with hatred for the Yun family, swearing bitterly, "Yun family, I will make you pay!" As luck would have it, there lived in the valley a strange man who knew the secrets of strange feng shui. Liu Tianjiao shamelessly knelt and begged, even promising a large sum of money, just to find a way to punish the Yun family.
Unable to bear the nagging, the man relented and gave him some advice: "The Yun family's old house has excellent feng shui, and it's protected by a mysterious formation. A head-on attack will be a failure. Find a location that's incompatible with their power, cast some sinister spells, and disrupt their foundation."
Upon hearing this, Liu Tianjiao, as if he had found a lifeline, quickly called for help. He secretly recruited a group of shady sorcerers and set up a sinister formation in the wilderness far away from the Yun family's old house.
At first, the Yun family took no notice. But within a few days, the livestock began to act restless, and eerie noises were heard from time to time at night. The servants turned pale with fear, and rumors began to spread throughout the mansion.
Yun Mengting was incredibly clever. She immediately sensed something was amiss and quickly called in the mysterious old man for help. The old man entered the house, his expression darkening. After inspecting the house thoroughly, he said gravely, "Someone is secretly plotting something sinister, casting a spell to destroy the Yun family's feng shui foundation. If we delay in breaking it, disaster will befall us."
Yun Mengting was extremely anxious: "I hope senior can save us!" The old man waved his hand and said: "There is a solution. We need to go to a spiritual spring to get rootless water, but there are spiritual creatures guarding it, so it is very dangerous."
Ling Xuan stepped forward and said, "I will accompany you!" After a brief preparation, the two of them headed for the Spiritual Spring. The Spiritual Spring was hidden in a deep mountain valley, surrounded by clouds and mist, exuding a mysterious aura.
As they approached, a snow-white fox appeared, its eyes blazing like little flames and growling softly, clearly warning them. Yun Mengting slowed down and whispered, "Master Fox, we're here to fetch the rootless water to resolve a disaster at home. We have no ill intentions." The fox tilted its head, eyeing them with suspicion, but remained vigilant.
Seeing this, Ling Xuan slowly drew out his sword and held it horizontally in front of him: "Looks like we have no choice but to give it a try." As he spoke, he swung his sword, the wind from the sword whirring, and he cleverly avoided the fox's vital points, just wanting to force it back.
Yun Mengting followed closely behind, swung her whip and tangled it in the vines, using the force to fly forward, intending to reach the spiritual spring. The fox spirit moved nimbly, dodging left and right, engaging the two of them for a while.
As the fight progressed, Yun Mengting noticed a wound on the fox's hind leg, and something struck her. While Ling Xuan was distracting the fox, she quietly pulled out the medicine from her bosom and gently beckoned it closer. The fox sniffed, sensing his kindness, and slowly quieted down.
Yun Mengting took the opportunity to apply medicine to it and gently touched its back: "We are in urgent need of rootless water. If you are willing to help, the entire Yun family will remember your kindness." The fox spirit seemed to understand, turned around and jumped to the spiritual spring. After a while, it came back with a jade bottle full of rootless water.
After returning to the Yun family with the Rootless Water, the old man used it according to the old method to break the evil formation. The Yun family mansion immediately quieted down, and everyone's worries were relieved. However, Yun Mengting knew that as long as Liu Tianjiao was not caught, they would have to continue to guard against such hidden attacks.
A few days later, the Yun family received an anonymous letter detailing Liu Tianjiao's whereabouts and including a simple map. Yun Mengting and Ling Xuan exchanged a glance, both finding this situation odd, yet unwilling to miss the opportunity to apprehend him.
After discussing for a long time, they decided to split the troops into two groups. Ling Xuan led a team of elite soldiers to attack the front, while Yun Mengting led several experts to quietly encircle the enemy.
Arriving at the abandoned temple, Ling Xuan led the charge inside, only to find it empty, save for a few incense sticks burning eerily. He thought to himself, "Oh no!" and was about to retreat when a swarm of assassins suddenly appeared from all directions.
Oh my goodness, it turned out to be a trap set by Liu Tianjiao, hoping to capture all the elite members of the Yun family. Ling Xuan fought desperately, his sword stained with blood, but the more he fought, the more exhausted he became.
Elsewhere, Yun Mengting had just reached the back of the temple when she heard the deafening roar of killing ahead. Her anxiety intensified, and she quickened her pace, only to be stopped by a group of black-clad guards.
Yun Mengting's eyes turned cold, and she swung her whip with great force, engaging in a fierce battle with the secret guards. At the critical moment, a mysterious old man and a group of friends from the underworld arrived to help, and the situation suddenly turned around.
Everyone worked together to repel the assassins and the secret guards, but Liu Tianjiao took advantage of the chaos and escaped. Yun Mengting, unwilling to give up, returned home, clenched her fists, and said, "We can't just sit back and take the beating any more. We have to take the initiative and uncover all those accomplices behind him!" Ling Xuan looked at her determination and nodded, "Okay, let's re-examine the clues. This time, we're going to make sure he can't escape."
Thus, a more detailed investigation began within and beyond the capital. Yun Mengting, with her quick wit, had narrowed down several suspicious businesses from the previously complex web of clues. Ling Xuan, using his connections within the palace, followed the clues and uncovered a string of officials in collusion with Liu Tianjiao.
The Yun family joined forces with upright ministers in the court to launch impeachment proceedings one after another, eradicating the remaining power of Liu Tianjiao.
When the storm was almost over, Yun Mengting and Ling Xuan finally had time to take a break.
On a warm evening, they climbed up the city wall of the capital and looked at the bustling streets in the afterglow. Ling Xuan gently hugged Yun Mengting and said, "After going through so many things, I'm glad you're always by my side." Yun Mengting smiled and looked up at him and said, "There's still a long way to go. With Your Highness by my side, I'm not afraid of anything." At this time, the warm afterglow sprinkled down, adding a touch of peace and beauty to their bumpy journey of rebirth. There are still many wonderful things hidden in the days to come.