allonlinenovel Chapter 221 Cave Storm
Chapter 221 Cave Storm
Behind Shen Yuke and Lu Xiao, the mysterious figure in black was like the deepest shadow in the dark night, silent yet emitting a chilling aura. His black robe fluttered, seeming to conceal endless secrets and sinister power.
Ling Xuan's brows arched in anger as he shouted, "You've repeatedly taken risks. Today is your day of destruction!" He thrust his sword directly at Lu Xiao, his momentum powerful, like a rainbow piercing the sun. Lu Xiao, unwilling to be outdone, brandished his weapon like the wind. In an instant, the two engaged in a tangle of swords, sparks flying everywhere.
Yun Mengting stared intently at Shen Yuke. Though Shen had no martial arts skills, she possessed considerable expertise in medicine and the use of poisons, possessing a cunning and intelligent mind. With a cold sneer, she pulled a porcelain vase from her sleeve and threw it, shattering it and sending acrid smoke billowing into the air. Yun Mengting, knowing it was poisonous, stepped back lightly, covering her mouth and nose with a handkerchief.
"Yun Mengting, don't even think about taking the treasure! The secrets of this mountain range are not for you to pry into!" Shen Yuke screamed, and at the same time drew out a poisoned dagger, approaching Yun Mengting with flexible movements, trying to deliver a fatal blow.
Yun Mengting's gaze remained calm, knowing full well that this duel was a test of mind and medical skill. As she dodged the attack, an idea struck her. She took a herb from her medicine bag, crushed it in her palm, and blew on it, mixing it with the poisonous mist. Instantly, the mist dissipated into vapor.
Seeing her scheme was foiled, Shen Yuke was shocked and furious: "You actually figured it out!" Yun Mengting said coldly: "Don't show off your tricks anymore."
At this moment, the man in black raised his hands, and black mist emerged from his palms, spreading like the tentacles of a demon. Yun Mengting was shocked and shouted, "Everyone, be careful, this mist is poisonous!"
Ling Xuan and Lu Xiao withdrew. Ling Xuan returned to Yun Mengting and asked, "Ting'er, do you recognize this evil technique?" Yun Mengting shook her head. "I've never seen it before, but it's definitely not good. Don't breathe it in."
Everyone covered their mouths and noses, staring warily at the man in black. But the man in black laughed darkly and said, "You can't escape. You will all die here today."
Yun Mengting observed carefully and found a flaw in the black-clad man's skills. She whispered to Ling Xuan, "Your Highness, I'll distract him while you attack the Tianchi acupoint on his right shoulder." Ling Xuan worried, "That's too dangerous. I'll distract him." Yun Mengting shook her head firmly, "Your Highness, your swordsmanship is superb. Only you can hit him with a single strike. Trust me."
With that, Yun Mengting unleashed her Qing Gong skills, circling the man in black, her silver needles flickering and shooting at his acupuncture points. The man in black was disturbed, and the mist chased Yun Mengting. Ling Xuan seized the opportunity and rushed towards the man in black like an arrow, stabbing his longsword at the Tianchi acupoint. The man in black sensed the attack from behind and was unable to dodge, so he took the blow head-on.
"Ah!" the man in black screamed, and the mist dissipated. He covered his wound and glared at Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting with resentment: "How dare you hurt me? You will regret it!"
Seeing the situation was dire, Lu Xiao tried to flee, but was stopped by Li Qing. Although Li Qing was still poisoned, he used his willpower and hatred to hold Lu Xiao back: "Lu Xiao, you have committed many evil deeds, don't even think about escaping!"
Seeing the injured man in black, Shen Yuke's attacks intensified, swinging her dagger like a violent storm. Yun Mengting responded calmly, searching for a flaw. Finally, she discovered that Shen Yuke's shoulder stiffened momentarily after swinging the dagger with all her strength. She deliberately exposed the weakness, waiting for the moment when Shen Yuke stiffened, and then shot a silver needle into the acupuncture point on his shoulder.
Shen Yuke felt a sharp pain in her shoulder, the dagger dropped from her hand, and she collapsed to the ground. Seeing Shen Yuke restrained, the man in black realized he had no chance of victory and pulled out a black ball from his pocket, throwing it to the ground. The ball exploded, sending a surge of impact and thick smoke billowing out.
Everyone was knocked to the ground by the impact. When the smoke cleared, the man in black, Shen Yuke and Lu Xiao had disappeared.
Ling Xuan helped Yun Mengting up and asked anxiously, "Ting'er, how are you?" Yun Mengting coughed softly and said, "I'm fine, Your Highness. It's just that they escaped, and there might be trouble in the future."
Li Qing came over: "The mysterious organization is insidious, we must find a solution as soon as possible."
Yun Mengting looked at the ancient book and beads in her hands: "This treasure may be the key. Let's go back to the palace and study the ancient medical books. Maybe we can find a way to fight against Li Qing's poison and explore the secrets of the beads to increase our chances of victory."
Ling Xuan nodded: "That's absolutely right. Let's go back and discuss it."
After returning home, Yun Mengting entered her study to study ancient texts. She discovered that they contained not only treatments for difficult illnesses but also techniques for increasing internal strength and strengthening the body. She decided to cultivate a technique that suited her own abilities to enhance her strength.
During her training, Yun Mengting discovered the profound and difficult principles of the technique. Drawing on her past life's knowledge and unwavering faith, she gradually grasped and mastered them. As her practice deepened, her internal strength grew, and her body became lighter and more agile. She knew that the stronger she became, the greater her chances of success against the mysterious organization.
Ling Xuan increased security at his residence and sent people to investigate the whereabouts and plans of the mysterious organization. He understood that this was a protracted battle and required thorough preparation.
After taking part of the antidote, Li Qing's health improved. He assisted Ling Xuan in handling affairs and worked hard to restore his martial arts.
As Yun Mengting's cultivation progresses, she discovers that the ancient book hides a greater secret. This secret is related to the secrets of the court and the goals of a mysterious organization. She realizes that the dispute she is involved in is extremely complex and dangerous.
She had a secret conversation with Ling Xuan in his study. Ling Xuan listened, his face grim. "It seems we'll not only have to fight a mysterious organization, but we might also have to face the imperial court. There's a lot of water behind this."
Yun Mengting nodded: "Your Highness, no matter the dangers, to protect everything, we must move forward bravely."
Ling Xuan held her hand tightly: "This king will go hand in hand with you and will never leave you."
At this moment, the guards reported that the emperor had summoned them. The two men exchanged glances, each filled with confusion and worry. While they didn't know the purpose of the summons, they understood it was related to the conflict. In this volatile situation, they had no choice but to enter the palace and face the unknown challenges.