In Zhu Xian, people start to rise from plundering entries

Su Han carried Lu Xueqi on his back and quickly left the now-ruined inn with Bi Yao.

As night deepened, the three of them hurried towards the deep mountains outside the town, guided by the moonlight.

We must find a safe place as soon as possible to treat Lu Xueqi's injuries.

Su Han could feel the faint breath of the person on her back; the poison, like a bone-deep infection, was still slowly eroding her meridians.

His heart was heavy.

After venturing deep into the mountains for several miles, we found a secluded cave.

The entrance to the cave was hidden by vines, making it quite concealed.

Su Han carefully put Lu Xueqi down and let her sit against the cave wall.

Biyao immediately set up several simple warning barriers at the entrance of the cave.

He then went to Lu Xueqi's side to check on her injuries.

"The toxins are only temporarily suppressed, not eliminated."

Biyao frowned. She was well-versed in many secret techniques of the Ghost King Sect and also had some knowledge of poisons.

"This poison is vicious and domineering, seemingly made by mixing several rare demonic poisons with filth, and ordinary antidotes are difficult to eradicate."

Upon hearing this, Su Han's heart sank even further.

He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

"Let me try. I'll use the pure primordial energy of the Taiji Xuanqing Dao to force it out."

He sat cross-legged opposite Lu Xueqi, placing his palms against her back.

The pure and vast Tai Chi energy slowly flowed into Lu Xueqi's body.

Lu Xueqi's body trembled slightly, and she let out a barely audible groan.

When the black energy encountered the purest and most yang Taiji primordial energy, it stirred up like a living thing, resisting fiercely.

Time passes little by little.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Su Han's forehead, and the light of the golden core within his body dimmed slightly.

The process of expelling the poison was more difficult than expected.

This toxin was not only stubborn, but also carried a sinister and corrosive power, even slightly polluting his vital energy.

But he did not give up. He gritted his teeth and persevered, guiding his vital energy to cleanse the meridians that had been eroded by toxins time and time again.

Biyao stood by, watching Su Han exert all his strength, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

She silently took out some water and a handkerchief, and gently wiped the sweat from Su Han's forehead.

Looking again at Lu Xueqi's pale yet still beautiful profile, an indescribable emotion swept through his heart.

After an unknown amount of time, dark black poisonous blood began to seep from the wound on Lu Xueqi's shoulder.

The drops fell to the ground, making a slight "sizzling" sound as they corroded the rocks.

As the poisonous blood was expelled, the black aura on her face gradually faded, and her breathing became more even.

Su Han let out a long sigh, withdrew his palms, and looked somewhat tired.

"Most of the toxins have been forced out for the time being, but some residual toxins remain deep in the meridians and need to be resolved slowly."

He looked at Biyao and gave a forced smile.

"Thank you for the medicine, otherwise the situation would have been worse."

Biyao shook her head and handed over the water pouch.

"It's because your skill is profound. Why are the Blood Demons and the Shadow Fiends chasing us so relentlessly?" Su Han took the water pouch, drank a mouthful, and his gaze sharpened.

"Perhaps it's related to the matter we're investigating. The strange monks appearing in the town, the traces of rituals by the river... there's probably a bigger conspiracy hidden behind all of this."

At this moment, Lu Xueqi's eyelashes fluttered, and she slowly woke up.

The first thing she saw was Su Han's concerned gaze, and then she noticed her half-leaning posture and the treated wound on her bare shoulder.

A faint blush rose on her pale face. She subconsciously tried to move away a little, but the movement aggravated her wound, and she gasped softly.

"do not move."

Su Han pressed down on her uninjured right shoulder, his tone leaving no room for argument.

"The toxins have just been expelled; you need to rest."

Lu Xueqi stopped what she was doing, lowered her eyes, and said softly, "Thank you, Senior Brother."

She then turned to Biyao, her voice still cold, but with a hint of sincerity.

"Thank you very much, Miss Biyao, for the medicine."

Biyao pouted.

"Hmph, I just don't want to see you hold us back. If you fall, and Shadow Fiend sends in more powerful opponents, are we going to rely on this idiot to handle it?"

Despite her words, she still handed over another pill to strengthen the body's foundation and nourish its vital energy.

Su Han looked at the two of them and felt somewhat relieved.

He walked to the cave entrance and looked out into the deep night.

After this battle, he deeply felt that his own strength was still insufficient.

If Lu Xueqi hadn't been injured while saving Biyao, which provoked him to unleash power beyond his usual limits, the Eight Fiends Formation would have been extremely difficult to break.

The enemies of the future will only grow stronger, so he must improve his cultivation level as soon as possible.

At the same time, he also vaguely sensed that the subtle antagonism between Lu Xueqi and Biyao seemed to have eased a little because of their joint battle.

Although their words were still barbed, at least they were no longer at each other's throats.

This is perhaps the best of a bad situation.

A brief silence fell over the cave.

The only sound was the soft crackling of the campfire.

Lu Xueqi closed her eyes and regulated her breathing, trying her best to eliminate the remaining toxins in her body.

Biyao was playing with the Heartbreak Flower, lost in thought.

Su Han stood guard at the cave entrance, extending his spiritual sense to watch out for any disturbances around him.

The night is still long.

The danger is not over.

But at this moment, this small cave has temporarily become a quiet haven in the storm.

The invisible bond between the three seemed to have deepened subtly during their shared experience of life and death.

The road ahead is destined to be full of thorns, but they must keep going.

The occasional howls of unknown wild animals echoed through the mountains and forests, adding to the sense of danger amidst the silence.

Su Han clenched his fists, his eyes resolute. (End of Chapter)