newbobooks Chapter 220 Exploring the Ruins
Chapter 220 Exploring the Ruins
Yun Mengting and Ling Xuan were both seriously injured after the brutal confrontation in the laboratory. Yun Mengting's arm was slashed by Shen Yuke's dagger. Despite simple treatment, the wound remained excruciatingly painful, like a sharp stabbing needle with every movement. Ling Xuan's back was wounded by Lu Xiao's hidden weapon, leaving it red and swollen, and burning with every tug. However, they knew the conspiracy of a mysterious organization was lurking around them, leaving them no time to rest. After a brief rest at Prince Ling's mansion, they embarked on a journey of discovery into the Yunwu Mountains, armed with the clues they had painstakingly gathered from Lu Xiao and Shen Yuke.
As they reached the foot of the mountain range, clouds and mist lingered like ghosts between the peaks, exuding a chill. Yun Mengting felt a surge of unease. Ling Xuan grasped her hand just in time, whispering, "Ting'er, don't be afraid. I will protect you." Yun Mengting nodded slightly, her gaze firm. "Your Highness, this journey is dangerous. We must be careful."
Entering the winding mountain road, the surroundings were eerily quiet, the only sounds being the rustling of footsteps and the wind echoing through the valley. Suddenly, a rustling sound shattered the stillness, and a group of black-clad assassins emerged like ghosts in the night. Their gazes were cold, and they wielded sharp blades, attacking without a word.
Ling Xuan drew his sword, its blade gleaming coldly in the sunlight. He shouted, "Protect Miss Yun!" and charged into the enemy lines. His swordplay was fierce, each strike creating a gust of wind. The assassins dodged wherever he struck. However, the assassins worked in perfect harmony, quickly forming a circle to trap Ling Xuan and isolate Yun Mengting.
Yun Mengting showed no sign of weakness. With a flick of her delicate hand, silver needles shot out like meteors, piercing the assassin's acupuncture points with pinpoint accuracy. But the assassins were numerous, and their attacks were increasingly fierce. A tall, muscular assassin wielded a long sword, the blade whistling as it approached Yun Mengting. She dodged with the swiftness of a swallow, simultaneously firing backhanded silver needles at the assassin's throat. The assassin blocked with his sword, sending the needles tinkling and scattering to the ground.
At that moment, another assassin attacked from the side. Yun Mengting sensed movement from behind, tapped her toes, and leaped into the air. Spinning in the air, her skirt fluttering, her legs wrapped around the assassin's neck like a serpent. With a slight push, the assassin collapsed. But the danger was not over, as more assassins swarmed forward.
At this critical moment, Yun Mengting recalled the Bewitching Needle Technique from her previous life. She took a deep breath, concentrated her mind, and with a flickering silver needle in her hand, she quickly pierced the acupuncture points of several assassins. Instantly, the assassins' eyes became confused, and they began to kill each other. For a moment, blood splattered on the ground, and shouts of killing and screams intertwined.
"Your Highness, we can't stay here any longer. Find the entrance to the ruins!" Yun Mengting shouted. Ling Xuan understood and led the others in a fighting retreat, finally freeing themselves from the assassin's clutches.
Continuing deeper into the mountains, they arrived at a valley thick with thorns and strange rocks. Yun Mengting carefully observed the terrain, discovering it seemed to be arranged according to some ancient formation. Drawing on her previous life's research on formations, she carefully explored the path forward, and everyone followed closely, fearing even the slightest mistake.
"Everyone, follow me closely. Don't wander off. This place is full of traps. One wrong step could lead to eternal damnation," Yun Mengting warned. Before she finished speaking, the ground ahead suddenly shook violently, and sharp stone spikes burst through the earth like ferocious fangs. Yun Mengting, quick-witted, picked up a stone from the ground and threw it with all her might, striking a nearby boulder. The boulder rolled down, blocking the attack and sending up a cloud of dust.
"That was a close call!" Li Qing exclaimed, patting his chest. Ling Xuan looked at Yun Mengting with concern: "Ting'er, are you hurt?" Yun Mengting shook her head: "It's okay, Your Highness, the entrance to the ruins should be not far away."
At the end of the valley, a vine-covered stone gate came into view. Engraved with strange symbols and patterns, Yun Mengting approached, her beautiful eyes examining it intently. She searched her memories for ancient texts from her past life, and after a moment, something clicked.
"This is an ancient combination lock, requiring a specific sequence to open," Yun Mengting said. She closed her eyes in thought for a moment, then opened them again, her jade finger lightly pressing the symbol on the stone door. With a dull thud, the door slowly opened, releasing an ancient, mysterious aura.
As they entered the passage, phosphorescent lights flickered on both sides, like flickering will-o'-the-wisp fires, creating an eerie and terrifying atmosphere. Halfway through, a melodious flute sounded, its waves like invisible blades piercing their minds, blurring their consciousness.
Yun Mengting was shocked and quickly took out cotton from her arms and distributed it to everyone: "Cover your ears quickly, this is a sonic attack, don't be fooled!" Everyone did as she was told and continued to move forward.
At the end of the passage was a huge cave. In the center of the cave, on a circular stone platform, an ancient book emitting blue light and a crystal-clear bead shone brightly.
"Could this be the object coveted by the mysterious organization?" Ling Xuan murmured. Yun Mengting approached the stone platform and examined it carefully. Ancient books recorded long-lost peerless medical techniques, and the beads seemed to contain powerful and mysterious powers.
Just as they were about to take the treasure, a large amount of poisonous smoke suddenly gushed out from all around the cave and spread rapidly like a black curtain.
Yun Mengting's face turned pale. "It's a poisonous smoke array. Hold your breath!" She hurriedly took out the antidote pills and distributed them to everyone. However, the poisonous smoke became thicker and thicker, and everyone gradually found it difficult to breathe and could no longer hold on.
In this life-or-death moment, Yun Mengting's mind flashed with inspiration, recalling the poison-repelling formations recorded in ancient texts. She directed Ling Xuan and the others to their positions, infusing them with internal energy while chanting a few words. As the internal energy flowed, the formation activated, a white light emanating from it, and the poisonous smoke slowly dissipated.
"Ting'er, thanks to you!" Ling Xuan praised. Yun Mengting smiled and replied, "Your Highness, let's leave this place first and then make plans."
Unexpectedly, when they picked up the treasure and prepared to leave, Shen Yuke, Lu Xiao and a mysterious man in black appeared like ghosts.
"Want to leave? Not that easy!" Shen Yuke sneered.
Yun Mengting glared at the other party: "You really are haunting me!"
Ling Xuan protected Yun Mengting behind him: "I'm here, don't hurt her!"
The two sides are facing each other, swords drawn, and a new fierce battle is about to break out in this mysterious cave. The secrets of the ancient book and beads, as well as the true purpose of the mysterious organization, will also be gradually revealed in this battle...