allonlinenovel Chapter 219 Laboratory Crisis (2)
Chapter 219 Laboratory Crisis (2)
Yun Mengting and the others' hearts trembled at the sound of footsteps outside. Ling Xuan made a split-second decision, ordering the guards to guard the entrance while he, Yun Mengting, and Li Qing formed a pincer attack, trapping Shen Yuke at the center to prevent her from causing any more trouble.
Shen Yuke saw that the situation was not good, but she still tried to remain calm, with a mocking arc on the corner of her mouth: "You think you can trap me like this? You are too naive." However, the slightly trembling fingertips quietly revealed the panic in her heart.
At that moment, the laboratory door burst open, and a group of men in official uniforms poured in like a tide. Leading the way was Lu Xiao, whose appearance shocked Yun Mengting and the others. Lu Xiao had been trapped in a desperate situation, presumed dead, but in reality, he had been rescued from the brink of death by a mysterious organization. This mysterious organization had been secretly plotting to use Lu Xiao to disrupt the government and profit from the situation. To protect himself and attempt a comeback, Lu Xiao had colluded with the organization, remaining in hiding for a while before reappearing to carry out their sinister plot.
His eyes were as cold as ice. After slowly scanning the area, he fixed his gaze on Yun Mengting and said sarcastically, "Miss Yun, I heard that there were illegal experiments going on here, so I came to check it out. I didn't expect you to be here too."
Yun Mengting thought to herself, "Lu Xiao is truly unlucky. He's colluding with Shen Yuke and framing her and the others." "But I'm no longer the naive, weak, and vulnerable person I was in my previous life." She took a light step forward and said calmly, "Master Lu, please stop slandering me. We're here to stop Shen Yuke's evil deeds. Don't be fooled by her appearance."
Lu Xiao raised his head and laughed wildly: "Miss Yun, don't quibble. I only saw you arguing with Miss Shen here, and destroying many things. Come on, take them all down!" Upon hearing this, the officers and soldiers behind him drew their swords in unison and rushed towards Yun Mengting and others like wolves.
Ling Xuan snorted coldly, his voice resounding like a bell. "Lu Xiao, you're so bold! I'll see who dares to touch us today!" The royal majesty he exuded seemed to be tangible, causing some officers and soldiers to hesitate. But with a wave of Lu Xiao's arm, the officers and soldiers bravely rushed forward.
Ling Xuan was the first to unleash his sword to meet the enemy. His swordsmanship was exquisite and masterful, each strike accurately deflecting the enemy's attack and then launching a fierce counterattack. Yun Mengting was no less impressive. With a flick of her delicate hand, she unleashed her unique silver needle technique. The needles danced gracefully from her fingertips like nimble hidden weapons, striking the enemy's acupuncture points and immobilizing them wherever they touched. Although Li Qing was poisoned and his face was as pale as paper, he relied on his unyielding willpower to pick up a wooden stick with his only free hand and struggled to deal with the approaching enemy.
Seeing the two sides engaged in a chaotic battle, Shen Yuke seized the opportunity to quietly move toward the hidden compartment. Yun Mengting caught a glimpse of this and was filled with anxiety. She secretly resolved that Shen Yuke's plot must not succeed and would completely thwart her sinister scheme this time. With complete disregard for her own safety, she broke through the enemy's encirclement like an arrow from a bow and sprinted after Shen Yuke. Lu Xiao, observing this, tried to intervene, but Ling Xuan held her tightly, preventing him from escaping.
Yun Mengting leaped up and down a few times, then arrived in front of Shen Yuke like a ghost. Seeing her escape was impossible, Shen Yuke's eyes flashed with determination and fierceness. She quickly pulled a handful of powder from her bosom and sprinkled it towards Yun Mengting. Yun Mengting couldn't dodge in time, inhaling a small amount of the powder and feeling dizzy. But she gritted her teeth, forcing herself to hold on to her shaky consciousness, and said through gritted teeth, "Shen Yuke, you can't escape today."
Shen Yuke cursed fiercely, "Yun Mengting, even if I die, I'll drag you down with me." She then pulled the spare experimental materials from a hidden compartment, intending to destroy them and perish along with everyone else. Seeing this, Yun Mengting, with her last ounce of strength, pounced on Shen Yuke like a hungry tiger. The two instantly grappled on the ground, her hands gripping Shen Yuke's wrists like iron pliers, preventing her from destroying the materials.
At this critical moment, Ling Xuan struggled to free himself from Lu Xiao's grasp. He rushed forward like a gust of wind, his sword flashing with a cold gleam as he slashed the materials from Shen Yuke's hands. Shen Yuke let out a shrill scream of despair. Seeing his situation hopeless, Lu Xiao tried to slip away. However, he was unexpectedly tripped by Li Qing with a wooden stick. Seeing their core defeated, the soldiers threw down their weapons and surrendered.
Yun Mengting struggled to her feet. She looked at the subdued Shen Yuke and Lu Xiao, a mixture of emotions and a thousand regrets flooding her mind. Although she had successfully thwarted their plot, she also realized that the path of political power was still fraught with obstacles and perils. She sauntered over to Ling Xuan and whispered softly, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your unwavering assistance today. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been able to make it this far."
Ling Xuan's eyes were as gentle as water as he gazed at her. "Ting'er, there's no need to thank me between you and me. From now on, I will definitely stand shoulder to shoulder with you, and face all the ups and downs together." Li Qing also forced a smile beside him, "Yes, Miss Yun, we are partners who have shared joys and sorrows."
However, none of them anticipated that this turmoil was merely the beginning of a larger political drama. Within the palace walls, a powerful imperial concubine, upon hearing of today's events, quietly hatched a treacherous scheme: to use Yun Mengting and others to eliminate her political enemies. Meanwhile, within the vast world of Jianghu, mysterious forces began to take notice of Yun Mengting's miraculous medical skills and her exceptional performance in the political arena, seemingly seeking to profit from them. Undercurrents surged, dangers lurked on all sides, and a greater storm was brewing.
After Yun Mengting and the others returned to Prince Ling's mansion, she immediately retreated to recuperate, knowing she needed to quickly recover her strength to face the many unknown challenges ahead. Ling Xuan, on the other hand, tightened security within the mansion and dispatched personnel to investigate whether Lu Xiao and Shen Yuke were secretly supported by other forces. Despite being fatally poisoned, Li Qing, with his rock-hard will and profound knowledge of pharmacology, began developing his own antidote.
During her long retreat, Yun Mengting constantly replayed the thrilling battle with Shen Yuke. She clearly realized she still had many shortcomings in both her medical and martial arts skills. So, while recuperating, she silently practiced various exquisite acupuncture techniques, hoping to achieve even greater improvement upon her return.
During his in-depth investigation, Ling Xuan discovered that Lu Xiao and Shen Yuke seemed to be inextricably linked to a mysterious organization that secretly controlled numerous court officials. Its power was too vast to be underestimated. He knew that to completely eradicate this threat, he needed to unite with even more forces. Thus, he began contacting his allies within the court, meticulously preparing to jointly fight against this mysterious organization.
After days and nights of painstaking research, Li Qing finally developed a prototype of an antidote. However, he still needed a precious and rare herb to completely neutralize the toxicity. Upon learning of this, Ling Xuan immediately dispatched his men to search for this herb.
After many days of seclusion, Yun Mengting finally broke through her bottleneck. She could clearly sense her inner strength growing deeper and more powerful, her acupuncture techniques becoming more precise and sharper. She sauntered out of her retreat room, determined to discuss her next steps with Ling Xuan. Her eyes grew more resolute, her heart overflowing with fearless courage for the challenges ahead. She knew that in this maelstrom of political intrigue and the underworld, only by constantly honing her skills could she protect herself and those around her.