The Legend of the Medical Concubine

Chapter 382 Falling into the Valley

Bai Zixuan, Su Yiyun and Qin Mufeng were running around in the forest like ants on a hot pot. Everyone's heart was filled with the heavy promise to Bai Lao, but at the same time, the confusion about the future was like the layers of fog, which made their thoughts chaotic. They were anxiously looking for even the slightest clue that could cure Bai Lao's poison, their eyes were as big as copper bells, and they would not miss any clues, but the forest was like a naughty ghost who deliberately played tricks on people. Unknowingly, they lost their way.

The trees around them were getting denser and denser, with branches and leaves covering the sky. The sun could only shine through the gaps between the branches and leaves, casting dots of light like the faint flickering fireflies in the dark night. Bai Zixuan, Su Yiyun and Qin Mufeng had to stop and stare around like three trapped little animals, trying to identify where they were in this strange place. But everything was still so strange, so strange that it made people feel uneasy.

Just when they were like headless flies, not knowing where to go, hey, suddenly a strange wind blew over. The wind was so strange that it was not only cold on their bodies, but also seemed like an invisible big hand was pulling them hard. Bai Zixuan couldn't help but frowned, with doubt in his eyes, muttering: "This wind is strange, why do I feel like it is pulling us?" Su Yiyun also looked confused and responded: "Yes, it's very strange, but we have no other choice now, how about we follow the direction of the wind?" Qin Mufeng scratched his head, gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, let's try it out, let's go!"

So, they followed the wind and walked deeper and deeper. Gradually, the surrounding environment changed like magic. The dense forest that was like a wall became sparse, replaced by steep and frightening peaks and deep canyons that seemed to swallow everything. Bai Zixuan looked at the scene in front of him, his heart skipped a beat, and he said secretly: "This place looks weird, we have to be careful." Su Yiyun also became nervous, holding the sword tightly in his hand, and said: "That's right, everyone be alert, don't make any mistakes." Qin Mufeng shouted loudly: "What are you afraid of? If the enemy comes, we will fight him, and if the water comes, we will block it with earth!" But even so, his eyes also revealed an undisguised vigilance.

Suddenly, they heard a cry of "Ouch!" and they stepped on something slippery. They lost their balance instantly and rolled down into a valley like a kite with a broken string. Bai Zixuan was shocked and tried to grab the branches and stones around him, shouting, "Oh no, oh no, grab something!" Su Yiyun was also panicked and shouted, "Oh no, what should I do!" His hands were not idle either, and he grabbed desperately. Qin Mufeng was so anxious that his face turned red. He shouted, "Don't panic, don't panic, hold on!" But all this was in vain. They could only let their bodies fall like a ball.

When they finally stopped like rag dolls, they found themselves in a mysterious valley that made people feel creepy. A thin layer of mist filled the valley, and the mist was floating like a veil on a ghost, covering the surrounding scene in a blur, making it impossible to see anything clearly. Bai Zixuan, Su Yiyun and Qin Mufeng struggled to stand up, all of them were covered in dust, and their hearts were full of doubts and uneasiness.

Bai Zixuan patted the dust off his body and frowned, saying, "What kind of a hellish place is this? It's so dark and scary." Su Yiyun also said with lingering fear, "Yeah, we have to be careful, there might be some danger." Qin Mufeng snorted and said to himself to give himself courage, "What are you afraid of? I'm here, no danger can harm us!"

They walked forward cautiously, taking each step as if they were walking on the edge of a knife, full of caution. As they went deeper, the fog in the valley was slowly dissipated as if by an invisible big hand, and a cave that seemed to have existed from ancient times appeared before their eyes. There were some strange symbols carved at the entrance of the cave, and those symbols were crooked, but they exuded a mysterious atmosphere, as if silently telling an ancient story that had been forgotten by time.

Bai Zixuan's eyes widened, and he said in surprise: "Hey, look at this cave, and these strange symbols, there must be something in it!" Su Yiyun came closer, carefully examined the symbols, and murmured: "Yes, it looks unusual, should we go in and take a look?" Qin Mufeng said carelessly: "Go in, we are already here, what are you afraid of, maybe there is a way to cure Bai Lao's poison in there!"

Bai Zixuan hesitated for a moment and said with some concern: "But this place exudes an evil aura. What if we can't get out after entering?" Su Yiyun also nodded and said, "Brother Bai is right. We have to think carefully about it." Qin Mufeng was anxious and stamped his feet and said, "Oh, why are you two so fussy? If I were you, wealth and honor are sought in danger. What's wrong with going in and taking a look!"

The three of them argued for a while, and finally Bai Zixuan gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, since we're here, let's go in and take a look, but everyone has to be careful." Su Yiyun and Qin Mufeng looked at each other and nodded in agreement.

So, they resolutely walked into the cave. The cave was dark and damp, and the dampness made people feel uncomfortable. There was also a mysterious atmosphere in it, as if countless pairs of eyes were staring at them in the dark. Bai Zixuan, Su Yiyun and Qin Mufeng's heartbeats accelerated involuntarily, just like the sound of a drum, "dong dong dong". They didn't know what they would face.

When they walked to the depths of the cave, a book that seemed to carry a thousand years of history lay quietly there. On the cover of the book were engraved the words "Hidden Moon Sect Secret Book". Those words exuded an ancient and mysterious atmosphere, and seemed to be gleaming in the dim cave. Bai Zixuan, Su Yiyun, and Qin Mufeng widened their eyes and froze for a moment, their hearts filled with shock.

Bai Zixuan (incredulously): "This... could this be the legendary secret manual of the Hidden Moon Sect? How could it appear here? This is too incredible!"

Su Yiyun (also with a look of astonishment): "Yes, I have only heard of the Hidden Moon Sect in some ancient books. I didn't expect to see their secret book today. But this... is this a blessing or a curse?"

Qin Mufeng (his eyes widened, excited and nervous): "Who cares? Maybe this secret book can bring us powerful strength. Then it will be easy to cure Bai Lao's poison and deal with those Khitans!"

Bai Zixuan (frowns, worriedly): "That being said, you also know that this kind of secret book of unknown origin is often accompanied by endless troubles. If we take it, we may get into some terrible trouble."

Su Yiyun (nodding in agreement): "Brother Bai is right. This secret book looks tempting, but it is also risky. If it contains some evil skills, it will be too late for us to regret it."

Qin Mufeng (somewhat unconvinced): "You two are just timid and hesitant. It's already this late, and Mr. Bai is still waiting for us to bring the antidote back. If this secret book can help, why don't we try it?"

Bai Zixuan (lost in thought, slowly): "Brother Yiyun has a point, but can we really afford this risk? We have to think about it carefully. This concerns our future and also the life and death of Mr. Bai."

Su Yiyun (also looking troubled): "Yeah, it's really hard to decide. How about we take a look at what's written in this secret book first, and then make a decision?"

Qin Mufeng (anxiously): "What are you still looking at? Time is running out, just take it first!"

Just as the three of them were arguing, suddenly, a eerie laughter came from the depths of the cave. The laughter seemed to come from hell and was creepy.

Bai Zixuan, Su Yiyun and Qin Mufeng were so frightened that their hair stood on end. They huddled together tightly, holding their weapons even tighter.

Bai Zixuan (nervously): "What...what's that sound? Is there someone else in this cave?"

Su Yiyun (voice trembling): "I don't know, but this voice sounds malicious, we have to be careful!"

Qin Mufeng (shouted loudly): "What are you afraid of? I'm here. No matter if it's a human or a ghost, if they dare to come out and make trouble, I'll beat them to a pulp!"

But even though Qin Mufeng spoke toughly, they all knew in their hearts that in this mysterious and strange cave, they were about to face an unprecedented crisis.