Rebirth of the Innkeeper's Wife: She's Not to Be Messed With

Chapter 167 The Hidden Cave

This force is like an invisible hand, gently plucking at people's heartstrings, making the already tense atmosphere even more solemn.

As time ticked by, the group grew increasingly anxious, restless and pacing like ants on a hot plate.

Just when everyone was in despair, a loud and excited voice suddenly broke the silence—"I found it!"

"It's Su Jinyan!" he shouted excitedly.

Upon hearing this good news, the others, like travelers in the darkness seeing the light of dawn, quickly gathered in the direction of Su Jinyan.

After everyone arrived, they carefully placed the hard-won crystal into the already prepared array.

In an instant, the entire formation seemed to be ignited, emitting a dazzling and bright light.

With a slight tremor, the formation was successfully activated.

Standing at the very front, Huan Yuechu took the lead without hesitation, stepping firmly into the formation for the first time.

Seeing this, the others followed without hesitation and filed in.

After entering the formation, Huan Yuechu nodded slightly, and everyone immediately understood. They quickly adjusted their state, continuously gathering their spiritual power to form a powerful combined force.

This incredibly powerful combined force, like a surging torrent, continuously poured into the mysterious and unpredictable formation.

In an instant, the formation burst forth with dazzling light, like brilliant stars in the night sky, illuminating the entire area.

At the same time, the surrounding scenery began to distort and change in a strange way, as if it were being kneaded at will by an invisible hand.

Just then, without warning, an extremely strong suction force suddenly struck, like a violent tornado.

Caught off guard, everyone felt their bodies being involuntarily pulled towards them, and the world before their eyes instantly became dizzying and blurry.

This feeling is like being a small boat adrift in a raging storm, completely losing control of your direction and balance.

When everything finally calmed down, they slowly opened their eyes and were surprised to find themselves in a dense mountain forest.

Here, ancient trees reach for the sky, and lush greenery provides ample shade. Sunlight filters through the gaps in the branches and leaves, casting dappled shadows.

Huan Yuechu's heart tightened, and she quickly closed her eyes, concentrating on examining her sea of ​​consciousness.

A moment later, she let out a soft breath and a relieved smile appeared on her face—it turned out that Xu Yan and Wen Xingyu were still safe and sound inside.

"This place appears peaceful and serene, but it exudes an indescribable and strange atmosphere."

Su Jinyan's expression was solemn, and his sharp eyes scanned his surroundings warily.

He knew all too well that in such an unknown environment, any negligence could lead to fatal danger.

Just as everyone was preparing to find a way out of the forest, a flock of strange-looking birds suddenly came swooping in from afar.

These birds are enormous, with wingspans reaching several meters. They are engulfed in flames, and the intense heat makes people hesitant to approach them.

Its sharp, pointed beak, like an iron hook, gleamed with a chilling light.

Faced with such a sudden attack, Huan Yuechu remained calm and composed.

She swiftly formed complex and exquisite hand seals while chanting incantations, and an obscure and difficult-to-understand spell flowed from her lips.

As she moved, a crystal-clear ice wall appeared out of thin air, standing between the group and the flock of birds, attempting to block their attack.

However, the flock of birds was numerous and fearless, charging towards the ice wall one after another.

Despite the ice wall's exceptional sturdiness, cracks gradually appeared under the relentless assault of the birds, eventually teetering on the brink of collapse.

At the crucial moment, Su Jinyan's eyes lit up and a plan came to mind.

He reached into his robes and pulled out a small, exquisite bell.

The bell is entirely golden in color and covered with densely packed runes, giving it an ancient and mysterious appearance.

Su Jinyan gripped the bell and shook it vigorously, the clear and melodious sound instantly resounding throughout the entire mountain forest.

Strangely enough, those normally ferocious birds became calm after hearing the bell.

As if they were greatly frightened, they flapped their wings and scattered in all directions, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.

"I acquired this bell by chance during a training trip a while ago. I thought it would just sit unused forever, but I never expected it to come in such a great use today," Su Jinyan explained to everyone with a smile.

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in understanding and then continued to move forward cautiously.

As they walked, a hidden cave suddenly appeared ahead.

The cave entrance was surrounded by weeds, but the faint sound of flowing water could be heard coming from inside the cave.

The group exchanged glances, a glimmer of hope igniting in their hearts. Perhaps this cave could be the key to their escape, or perhaps it held crucial clues about the invaluable Xuanling Grass.

So, without hesitation, they stepped into the cave.

As soon as you step into the cave, an extremely rich medicinal fragrance immediately fills the air.

Huan Yuechu was overjoyed and thought to herself, "With such a strong medicinal fragrance, this cave might really be growing the Xuanling Grass I've been dreaming of!"

Thinking of this, the group quickened their pace and followed the scent of medicine deeper into the cave.

As they ventured deeper, they discovered that the cave walls were covered with all sorts of rare herbs, some with lush, verdant leaves and others with vibrant, fiery blossoms, a feast for the eyes.

However, disappointingly, despite the abundance and beauty of these herbs, there was no trace of the Mysterious Spirit Grass among them.

Just as everyone was feeling disappointed, a boy carrying a bamboo basket suddenly appeared before them.

The boy looked to be no more than fifteen or sixteen years old, with delicate features and clear, sharp eyes.

Upon seeing this group of uninvited guests, he immediately strode forward and nervously began to inspect his carefully tended medicinal herb garden.

After confirming that all the medicinal herbs were safe and sound, the young man turned around, scrutinized the group of people in front of him with cold eyes, and asked in a stiff tone.

"What brings you here to trespass on my territory without permission?"

Faced with the boy's question, Huan Yuechu quickly clasped her hands in a salute and answered gently.

"Young man, please don't misunderstand. We just happened to be passing by and have no ill intentions whatsoever."

The boy did not lower his guard because of Huan Yuechu's explanation. He kept his eyes fixed on everyone and remained silent.