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"In search of the rare herb Phantom Ginseng?"

At that moment, a mysterious voice came from behind the counter.

The three turned around in surprise and saw a middle-aged man of about fifty years old standing behind the counter.

Leaning against the half-closed counter, her slightly dreamy gaze revealed a hint of mystery.

"Who are you? How do you know we're looking for Phantom Ginseng?" Tian Siyao asked sharply.

The middle-aged man walked out slowly with a smile. "I am Li Baichuan, the owner of this ancient and mysterious pharmacy, Lingzhizhai."

He looked at the three of them and said, "I can tell you what makes that Phantom Ginseng so extraordinary."

"And why did I buy it at such a high price?"

Qin Miyue and Chen Ze exchanged a glance.

I gritted my teeth and decided to trust the shop owner.

Tian Siyao reached out and gently touched the shop counter, sensing a peculiar energy fluctuation.

"Please tell us." Tian Siyao looked at Li Baichuan expectantly.

Li Baichuan said cautiously:

"The shadow ginseng was of great significance to a Taoist priest named Shen Banshan."

"It was an important herb for him to ward off evil spirits and protect his disciples from harm."

"I obtained this ginseng to help more innocent people avoid the suffering of evil spirits."

A warm feeling welled up in Tian Siyao's heart.

She understood the real reason why Li Baichuan had acquired the Phantom Ginseng.

The three seemed to have found a glimmer of hope in this mysterious place, a clue leading to the secrets of the Frostflower Kingdom.

"Is there anything we can do to help?" she asked, her voice revealing a thirst for exploration and adventure.

Li Baichuan smiled slightly, "Perhaps you can contact Shen Banshan and give him this Shadow Ginseng."

"When you touched it, you felt its resonance with the energy flow within your body, didn't you?"

"Perhaps it will be the key for you to unlock the true secrets of the Frostflower Kingdom."

Tian Siyao and Qin Miyue exchanged a glance, and they both saw curiosity and courage in each other's eyes.

"Thank you, Mr. Li Baichuan." Chen Ze gripped the sword hilt tightly.

"We will do our best to help Shen Banshan and explore more clues about the Frostflower Kingdom."

Li Baichuan smiled and nodded. "Good luck to you."

At this moment, Shen Banshan suddenly appeared in the pharmacy, behaving strangely.

He also claimed that he had some premonition about the expedition of Tian Siyao, Chen Ze, Qin Miyue, and others.

Shen Banshan's appearance surprised and unsettled Tian Siyao and Qin Miyue.

He behaved strangely, yet seemed to have a premonition about their expedition.

And he had such precise knowledge of the situation about the three of them.

This made them feel that Shen Banshan seemed to be hiding some kind of mysterious power.

"Who are you? How do you know so much about us?" Tian Siyao couldn't help but ask.

Shen Banshan looked at them with a smile, a strange glint in his eyes.

"I am not an ordinary human being as perceived by the outside world."

Chen Ze stared at Shen Banshan warily, noticing a faint noise coming from the backyard of the pharmacy.

"What's going on?" he asked in a low voice.

The three followed the sound to the backyard.

Beneath a pile of rubble, they discovered a well-hidden basement – ​​the "Xuanwu Cave".

The interior of the Xuanwu Cave was dark and damp, with a faint firelight flickering on the walls.

Tian Siyao reached out and gently touched the wall with her finger, and suddenly felt a strange energy fluctuation coming from it.

Chen Ze stared at the parchment scroll deep inside the Xuanwu Cave, which depicted a path to an unknown area called "Biquan Valley".

He felt that the scroll was filled with a mysterious power.

Shen Banshan looked at them mysteriously and said slowly, "In Biquan Valley, you may find the answer you have been searching for."

Tian Siyao, Qin Miyue, and Chen Ze exchanged glances.

They all understood the meaning behind Shen Banshan's words.

"We're going to Biquan Valley," Tian Siyao made up her mind.

Qin Miyue remained wary and didn't fully trust Shen Banshan. "Who exactly are you? Why do you know so much about our expedition?"

Shen Banshan smiled slightly, "I am a guardian, and I know more about the secrets of this land."

“But what you are pursuing is indeed related to my affairs.”

Tian Siyao couldn't help but feel curious, but she also remained vigilant.

"Alright, tell us the way to Biquan Valley."

Shen Banshan turned his gaze to the wall covered with parchment scrolls.

"This scroll is a guide to the Azure Spring Valley, but finding the true entrance is not easy."

“We will do our best to find it,” Chen Ze said, gripping his sword hilt to show his determination.

Shen Banshan smiled mysteriously, "Good luck to you."

The three left Lingzhizhai, full of enthusiasm and ready to face new challenges.

They marched forward with great anticipation toward the unknown.

However, Qin Miyue still harbored doubts about Shen Banshan.

The appearance of this mysterious figure seems to indicate that even more perilous and challenging adventures await them.

Tian Siyao, Chen Ze, and Qin Miyue continued walking until they arrived at a desolate place on the eastern outskirts of Blue Moon City—Biquan Valley.

Biquan Valley is surrounded by towering green mountains, and a stream that shimmers with a faint fluorescent light runs through it.

Tian Siyao picked up the parchment scroll and studied it carefully. She gradually discerned some clues and a path to follow. "We need to find the entrance as soon as possible," she said.

The three of them carefully made their way upstream along the stream, as if they were traversing a mysterious and enchanting dream world.

Qin Miyue noticed that some places were unusually quiet, and it seemed that there were unseen eyes watching them.

Her vigilance kept her on guard.

Suddenly, a faint but clear voice rang out, "Watch out!"

Upon hearing the sound, Chen Ze immediately drew his sword, and Tian Siyao and Qin Miyue also prepared to fight.

They leaped up and landed on a platform.

Chen Ze left behind a sword aura that blasted towards several unstable rocks opposite him.

The rocks began to tremble and collapse, revealing a well-hidden basement – ​​the "Black Tortoise Cave".

The three walked side by side into the Xuanwu Cave, where a faint fluorescent light could be heard in the distance.

They ventured deeper and deeper underground, searching for the answer in the mist.

Tian Siyao sensed the same energy fluctuations as the "Heavenly Revelation Pearl".

Finally, they came to a room and found an old parchment scroll next to a stone bed.

Tian Siyao gently stroked the parchment, depicting the unknown area leading to "Biquan Valley".

Excitement and curiosity gleamed in her eyes.

Shen Banshan suddenly appeared behind them, his behavior still strange.

"This scroll will lead you to everything you are looking for."

"But remember, some things are probably not so wonderful."

Qin Miyue gripped her staff tightly, remaining vigilant. "We must proceed with caution and not be misled by outsiders."

Shen Banshan smiled mysteriously and disappeared into the darkness.

"Good luck to you."

Following the directions on the parchment scroll, Tian Siyao led Qin Miyue and Chen Ze to Biquan Valley.

The place was filled with the sound of flowing water and lush greenery, a stark contrast to the Crimson Flame Path we had passed through earlier.

Standing on the banks of Biquan Valley, they felt a breath of fresh air and the power of nature.

Tian Siyao used her extensive knowledge to analyze the hidden information on the parchment.

They were trying to find clues leading to the Azure Dragon Cave.

She carefully compared the shapes of several landmarks and mountains, sketching out a vague path in her mind.

Qin Miyue then used magic to sense any possible magical barriers in the surrounding area.

She held a staff and waved it gently around.

It gathered some magical energy and released it into the surrounding environment.

She paid attention to every tiny reaction, trying to find any possible hidden obstacles or eerie presences.

Chen Ze cautiously probed the path forward, using his sword to clear away the dense forest vines that hindered his progress. (End of Chapter)