In Zhu Xian, people start to rise from plundering entries

"The situation is urgent, and we can't worry about anything else."

As he spoke, Su Han turned to Bi Yao and said, "Bi Yao, come and support Junior Sister Lu on the other side. We need to find a more secluded place as soon as possible."

Biyao looked at Su Han supporting Lu Xueqi's arm, her lips slightly pouting, but she knew what was important and urgency, so she snorted and stepped forward to support Lu Xueqi's other arm.

"Hey, don't be reckless. If you can't hold on and fall halfway, it'll be our fault."

Lu Xueqi glanced at her, ignoring the barb in her words, and simply said in a low voice, "Thank you for your trouble."

Without further delay, Su Han determined the direction and chose a mountain path that was in the opposite direction from the direction Ying Sha had fled, and was even more rugged and difficult to traverse.

He still needed to hold the Qingming Sword tightly in one hand just in case, while he and Biyao supported Lu Xueqi with the other hand, and the three of them quickly disappeared into the dense forest.

The night was as dark as ink; it was pitch black in the mountains and forests.

Only the occasional slivers of pale moonlight peeking through the clouds outlined the twisted shadows of the branches, like menacing monsters.

Su Han mustered his strength and spread his spiritual sense as far as possible, sensing the surrounding rustling of leaves and the sounds of nature.

Every hoot of an owl, every rustle of a small animal darting through the bushes, made his nerves tense.

Biyao also put away her usual carefree attitude, her expression becoming solemn. The Heartbreak Flower floated beside her, emitting a faint fluorescent glow, serving both as lighting and a precaution against any unexpected situation.

Lu Xueqi was supported by the two men, with most of her weight leaning on Su Han.

She tried her best to regulate her breathing and match their pace to reduce their burden.

The Taiji Xuanqing Dao was quietly circulating within his mind, gradually repairing the injuries within his body.

She could clearly feel the warm strength emanating from Su Han's arm, and the muscles that were slightly tense due to his vigilance.

This almost dependent posture stirred up a complex emotion in her heart that she had never felt before and that was hard to describe.

There was embarrassment, helplessness, and also a faint sense of... well, a very faint sense of relief.

But she immediately suppressed this strange feeling and continued walking in silence.

After walking for about half an hour, the mountain path became increasingly steep and difficult to traverse.

Su Han found a recessed spot in the mountain wall, partially hidden by vines. It looked like a shallow cave, and its location was quite secluded.

"Rest here for a while. You need to treat your wounds and also need to regulate your breathing."

Su Han said this to Lu Xueqi, and at the same time, he was informing Bi Yao.

Lu Xueqi nodded; she was indeed nearing her limit.

The three pushed aside the vines and crawled into the shallow hole that was barely big enough for them to fit in.

The cave was quite damp and not very spacious, but it was enough to temporarily conceal one's movements.

Su Han had Lu Xueqi sit against the innermost rock wall, while he stood guard near the cave entrance.

Biyao immediately took out medicine for her injuries.

"Fool, treat the wound on your arm again; the claw poison may not be completely removed."

She then looked at Lu Xueqi, "Your internal injuries..."

"I can do it myself."

Lu Xueqi interrupted softly, took out a small white jade bottle commonly used by the Qingyun Sect from her bosom, poured out a fragrant pill and swallowed it. Then she closed her eyes, concentrated on circulating her internal energy to heal her injuries.

Biyao pouted and stopped insisting, instead helping Su Han clean the wound on his left arm.

Looking at the raw, gaping wounds that revealed the bone, her eyes reddened again, but her movements remained unusually gentle.

"Don't do that again! Do you think you're made of iron?"

She carefully sprinkled the powder on the wound and re-bandaged it with clean strips of cloth, all the while muttering complaints under her breath.

Looking at her focused and worried profile, Su Han felt a warmth in his heart and whispered, "The situation was urgent at the time, and there was no other way."

If we hadn't taken that risky move, we might all have perished there.

"You can't gamble with your life!"

Biyao raised her head, stared at him, her eyes glistening with tears.

"If... if anything happens to you, I..."

She didn't say what she was going to say, but her feelings were crystal clear.

Su Han was startled. Looking at the beautiful face so close to his, he didn't know how to respond.

A brief silence fell over the cave, broken only by the soft breathing of the three people and the ceaseless sound of the wind outside.

The air was filled with the bitter scent of herbs, and a faint, lingering fragrance that belonged to Biyao.

Although Lu Xueqi closed her eyes to heal her injuries, she could not completely isolate herself from the sounds and smells of the outside world.

The whispered complaints, the unfinished words, the subtle flow of emotions, like tiny ripples, quietly seeped into the still lake of her heart.

Her long eyelashes trembled almost imperceptibly, and the flow of her Taiji Xuanqing Dao Yuan Qi experienced a very slight stagnation before returning to normal. But she knew that some things were different now.

Su Han also sensed the subtle atmosphere, so he coughed lightly and changed the subject.

"These Shadow Fiends are well-trained, work in perfect harmony, and possess bizarre techniques; they are by no means an ordinary force."

Especially the leader; his techniques of concealment and creating clones were simply unheard of.

Biyao also composed herself and frowned, saying, "That's right."

Moreover, their target is clear: they're after you... especially Lu Xueqi.

What exactly does the phrase "a treasure left behind by Heaven" mean?

Su Han shook his head, his expression grave.

"I do not know either.

But clearly, we've gotten ourselves into a huge mess.

"I'm afraid even within the Qingyun Sect... alas."

He sighed and didn't say anything more.

Lu Xueqi slowly opened her eyes at this moment. Her breathing was much more even than before. Although her injuries were still severe, they had temporarily stabilized.

Her clear gaze fell upon Su Han and Bi Yao, her voice still cold, yet tinged with weariness.

"The treasure left by Heaven is a secret known only to a very few people, such as the chief elder, of the Qingyun Sect."

According to ancient legends, it is related to the ancient Heavenly Dao and contains unimaginable power and secrets.

But what exactly it is and where it is has been lost for a thousand years. I only heard my master and Aunt Shuiyue mention it briefly by chance.

She paused, then continued, "These Shadow Fiends were able to accurately state this matter and identify me as being involved. The mastermind behind them must be extremely knowledgeable about the Qingyun Sect, and may even be... among the sect's higher-ups."

Upon hearing this, Su Han and Bi Yao's expressions became even more unpleasant.

If the enemy comes from within the Qingyun Sect, the situation will be even more dangerous and complicated.

"It seems that we can't go back to Qingyun Mountain for the time being."

Su Han said in a deep voice.

"We must first find an absolutely safe place so that you can fully recover from your injuries."

Then, we must try to uncover the conspiracy behind this.

"In this vast world, where can one find true safety?"

Biyao was filled with worry.

"The Demonic Sect... naturally, my Ghost King Sect cannot go there."

There may be spies within the Qingyun Sect.

Are we going to hide in this desolate wilderness for the rest of our lives?

Su Han pondered for a moment, a resolute glint in his eyes.

"Go to Heyang City."

"Heyang City?"

Biyao and Lu Xueqi both looked at him.

"Yes, Heyang City is the largest town under the Qingyun Sect. It is a melting pot of all sorts of people with a large population, which makes it easier to hide."

We can disguise ourselves and find an inconspicuous inn to stay in.

The so-called great concealment is hidden in the city.

and……"

He looked at Lu Xueqi and said, "There are secret branches of the Qingyun Sect in Heyang City. Perhaps we can find a way to contact someone who is absolutely trustworthy, such as Uncle Tian from Dazhu Peak. He is upright and honest and can be trusted."

Lu Xueqi pondered for a moment and then nodded.

"At the moment, it seems that this is the only feasible method."

With the plan settled, the three rested in the shallow cave for about an hour.

Su Han seized the time to circulate his internal energy and completely expel the remaining cold and damp energy from his left arm.

Biyao also took a moment to calm herself and regain some of her energy.

Lu Xueqi continued to heal her injuries, striving to regain as much strength as possible.

As the eastern sky began to lighten with the first hint of dawn, the three of them stood up again.

Su Han and Bi Yao helped Lu Xueqi leave the temporary shelter and cautiously made their way towards Heyang City. (End of Chapter)