Daqin arrests alchemists, what does it matter to me as a qi refiner?

Xu Fu reacted swiftly, chanting an incantation and throwing out a golden talisman. The talisman transformed into a golden light in the air, enveloping them and forming a sturdy shield to protect them from the storm. Inside the shield, they were temporarily safe, but the wind and snow outside grew even fiercer, as if threatening to devour the entire world.

"We must find a way to break this ice storm!" Yang Ling said loudly, his eyes revealing determination and courage, "otherwise we will not be able to obtain the 'Heart of Heaven'."

"Let me try." Ziya's calm voice rang in everyone's ears. He held a long whip, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. "I have observed the snow wolf's attack patterns. Perhaps I can find a way to counter it."

Ying Zheng gripped his longsword tightly, his eyes flashing with fighting spirit. "We need to distract the snow wolves and create an opportunity for Ziya."

“That’s good. We can take advantage of the snow wolf’s attack pattern,” Xu Fu added. “I’ll open a gap in the shield and lure the snow wolf to the other side.”

Yang Ling nodded in agreement, "Alright, let's proceed accordingly. Xu Fu, you prepare to open the rift. Ying Zheng, you and I will draw the snow wolves' attention together. Ziya, you find the right moment to break the ice storm."

Everyone nodded and took their positions. Xu Fu began chanting an incantation, preparing to open a small opening in the protective barrier. Ying Zheng and Yang Ling gripped their weapons tightly, ready to meet the snow wolves' attack.

At that moment, the snow wolf let out a deafening roar and launched another fierce attack on the protective barrier. Yang Ling and Ying Zheng immediately drew their swords and rushed towards the snow wolf, trying to distract it. Meanwhile, Ziya seized the opportunity to begin breaking through the ice storm.

The battle resumed, with Yang Ling and Ying Zheng engaging the snow wolf in fierce combat. Their swordsmanship was sharp and swift, forcing the snow wolf to retreat step by step with each swing. However, the snow wolf was not to be outdone, brandishing its sharp claws and teeth in a desperate counterattack.

Meanwhile, Ziya was also frantically trying to break free from the icy storm. His long whip traced complex patterns in the air, as if searching for some kind of pattern. As time passed, he gradually found a way to break the storm.

"I've found it!" Ziya's shout suddenly rang out amidst the howling wind and snow, filled with excitement and exhilaration. "Everyone, quickly retreat back into the protective barrier!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Ling and Ying Zheng responded immediately. While fending off the snow wolves' attacks, Yang Ling shouted, "Ying Zheng, retreat quickly!"

Ying Zheng turned around, dodging the snow wolf's attack, and replied, "Understood!"

The two retreated in unison, taking refuge inside the golden protective shield erected by Xu Fu. At this moment, Xu Fu had just completed his task of luring the snow wolves by speaking into the shield. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "That was close, I almost couldn't hold on."

Ziya stood within the protective barrier, gripping his long whip tightly, his eyes gleaming, fully focused on preparing for his next move. He took a deep breath and shouted, "I am about to break this icy storm! Everyone, prepare yourselves!"

As Ziya finished speaking, he brandished his long whip, drawing intricate runes in the air. The runes shimmered with golden light, a stark contrast to the icy storm.

"The spell worked!" Li Si exclaimed, his eyes filled with surprise as he watched the blizzard gradually subside.

"Don't let your guard down," Yang Ling warned, "The snow wolf might retaliate again." Sure enough, seeing the blizzard break, the snow wolf roared and turned to flee. But would Yang Ling and the others let it go so easily?

"Chase!" Ying Zheng shouted and charged out first.

Yang Ling followed closely behind, shouting at the same time, "Don't let it escape!"

A biting wind howled through the ice crevices, swirling up fine ice crystals. As they chased the snow wolves, Yang Ling and his group moved swiftly through the snow and ice, like shadowy figures. Their breath condensed into white mist in the cold air, and each step left deep footprints.

"Quick! It's escaping!" Xu Fu shouted anxiously, pointing his finger sharply forward. The snow wolf's figure leaped swiftly across the snow, light and powerful, leaving a trail of deep claw marks.

Ying Zheng's eyes gleamed with unwavering determination. He pursued relentlessly, his longsword flashing with incredible speed, each swing aimed at cutting off the snow wolf's escape route. The sword flashed through the air with a whooshing sound. However, the snow wolf was agile, always narrowly avoiding a fatal blow at the crucial moment.

"This beast is too cunning!" Ying Zheng gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with murderous intent. Each time he approached, it escaped, leaving him feeling both frustrated and furious.

Compared to Ying Zheng's anxiety, Yang Ling maintained a rare composure. As he ran, he carefully observed the snow wolf's movement patterns, trying to find a way to capture it in one fell swoop. He shouted commands to the group: "Don't panic, everyone! Maintain formation, surround it!" His voice echoed through the snow, guiding everyone. At the same time, he skillfully maneuvered to the snow wolf's flank, attempting to cut off its retreat.

Ziya also joined the battle, wielding his long whip. His whip danced in the air like a serpent, sometimes coiling around the snow wolf's legs, sometimes lashing at its eyes. The whip made a crisp sound in the air, and each attack made the snow wolf howl in pain, but its speed did not decrease at all; instead, it charged forward even more fiercely.

Li Si chanted incantations, his fingers rapidly drawing intricate runes in the air. As he chanted, a mysterious power gradually coalesced. He attempted to use magic to restrict the snow wolf's movements or cause it some trouble. However, the snow wolf seemed to have some resistance to magic, and Li Si's attacks were not very effective. The runes vanished the moment they touched the snow wolf's body.

During the fierce chase, the snow wolf suddenly spun sharply, using its momentum to crash into a towering iceberg. Yang Ling and his companions followed closely behind, but when they rounded the iceberg, they found that the snow wolf had already disappeared behind it.

"Where did it go?" Xu Fu asked疑惑地, his gaze sweeping across the iceberg, trying to find any trace of the snow wolf. However, all that answered him was the howling of the cold wind and his own rapid breathing.

"Watch out!" Yang Ling shouted as he caught a glimpse of a white shadow flashing by out of the corner of his eye. A snow wolf suddenly leaped out from the other side of the iceberg, charging straight at Xu Fu with lightning speed. It opened its blood-red maw, revealing sharp fangs, as if it wanted to swallow Xu Fu whole.

Xu Fu reacted swiftly, rolling to the side to dodge the snow wolf's attack. He then grabbed a handful of snow and hurled it at the wolf's eyes. At the same time, Ying Zheng and Ziya attacked the snow wolf from both sides, trying to corner it. Ying Zheng's longsword flashed with a cold light, aimed directly at the snow wolf's neck; while Ziya's long whip coiled around the snow wolf's waist and legs like a serpent, attempting to trip it.

However, the snow wolf was not afraid, responding with a deafening roar. Suddenly, its body burst forth with intense light, so dazzling that everyone instinctively closed their eyes. When the light faded, a powerful blizzard swept in again, forcing Yang Ling and the others back several steps. In the blizzard, they could only vaguely make out the snow wolf's silhouette, appearing and disappearing within the storm. (End of Chapter)