There are too many female protagonists with deceased husbands in the Qin Dynasty's Past Books.

This has been proven time and again over the past two years.

And now, in this Hundred Gu Cave, it is no exception.

Jiang Mo was responsible for carefully searching using his knowledge and experience, while Wushuang Gui spared no effort in using his brute strength. The two of them went out to search carefully, first thoroughly looking through the cave at the entrance.

Only after reaping a bountiful harvest did they venture deeper into the area.

Unexpectedly, someone was already waiting for the two outside the miasma, and judging from their appearance, they had probably been waiting for a long time.

Chapter 13 I thought it was a monkey.

The cave, filled with miasma, has a complex network of paths and multiple exits. The different exits lead to different areas where different types of Gu worms are raised.

At the most difficult-to-find exit, two Baiyue children were guarding it.

Although they are called children, their appearance and physique are closer to those of teenagers. After all, those who can grow up to the age of ten in the poor and harsh environment of Baiyue must have some special talents. Even if they are not as exaggerated as Wushuang Gui, their physique is more robust than that of children of the same age in the Central Plains.

The outline of muscles was clearly visible on the exposed arms of the short linen blouse.

Their wheat-colored skin tells the story of their childhood spent in the wind and rain, and their experience of hunting for food from a young age has also made their rough and wild faces less childish.

However, he ultimately lacked the necessary maturity and composure.

After waiting at the exit for nearly half an hour, their faces showed obvious impatience, and they frequently turned their heads to look back at the cave.

Unfortunately, the place was filled with miasma, making it impossible to see anything inside.

"I say, could it be that Mo can't even get through the miasma? Then wouldn't it be a waste of our time to wait here?"

After hesitating several times, the boy guarding the right side of the exit finally couldn't help but speak.

He looked up at the lush, dense forest in front of him, listening to the occasional shouts coming from within, his eyes filled with undisguised fervent anticipation.

"Not necessarily, we might not even be able to find this deepest part."

The boy on the other side smiled and responded. He was clearly also somewhat distracted, probably thinking about ending the damned wait as soon as possible and going deeper to find his own natal Gu.

"Ha, that's unlikely. After all, Lord Yan helped us come up with ideas."

"The sympathy gained by wagging its tail and begging for food is ultimately nothing more than external force. Don't forget, that kid has the blood of a Central Plains slave flowing through his veins; he might be so scared he'd wet himself the moment he entered the cave!"

"That makes sense. No wonder that kid was dawdling and falling behind."

In a few words, the two seemed to have figured out the truth of the matter and couldn't help but burst into laughter, completely forgetting to pay attention to the movements behind them.

buzz~

Suddenly, the sound of mosquitoes and flies buzzing came from behind them. The two men were alert and immediately turned around to face the direction from which the sound came, adopting a defensive posture, their hands already reaching for the hunting knives slung at their waists.

Unfortunately, his mouth was agape in laughter, and he couldn't close it immediately.

Then several dark shadows flew out of the cave and headed straight for the two men's mouths. Startled, the two men quickly shut their mouths, but it was too late. Instead, they accidentally swallowed the insects that had jumped into their mouths.

The nausea and vomiting made the two of them instinctively reach up to try and clear their throats.

This uncontrollable urge to vomit was unusual. These two were native Baiyue people, and insects were something they had eaten since childhood. Live insects weren't a big deal; they wouldn't easily feel nauseous or vomit.

"Oh, it's a person? I thought it was an uncivilized monkey."

The mocking voices grew louder as Jiang Mo emerged from the cave with a leisurely gait, giving the ashen-faced man a mocking look.

"you……"

As one of Xiao's underlings, even though he wasn't the brightest, he still had some sense. He could tell from Jiang Mo's mocking expression that Jiang Mo had been the one who had tampered with things. So he pointed at Jiang Mo and shouted angrily, indicating that he was ready to take action.

But the cursing and shouting got stuck in his throat.

Behind Jiang Mo, a burly and tall figure slowly emerged from the misty miasma. The silent Wushuang Ghost stared at the two of them, his granite-like muscles bulging.

Despite his stupidity, Wushuang Gui could still discern the malice in his words.

Even though it wasn't directed at him, but rather mocking Jiang Mo, Wushuang Gui was still extremely angry. If Jiang Mo hadn't stopped him, he would have rushed out and knocked the two of them to the ground long ago.

Swallowing hard, the two men guarding the exit dared not make a move and could only swallow their anger.

"Mo, don't misunderstand, we have no intention of harming you! On the contrary, we are here waiting for you with sincerity!"

Fearing that the other side would make the first move, one of the two waiting duo hurriedly spoke up.

"Sincerity?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Mo couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, seemingly showing some interest. Seeing this, another boy waiting there quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, yes."

"Young Master Xiao said that as long as you are willing to share information, there will be great benefits!"

"Oh, what are the benefits?"

Upon hearing the name Xiao, Jiang Mo took it more seriously, but his expression remained largely unchanged, still showing great interest.

Seeing this, the young man who had spoken up about the benefits felt reassured.

Ah, that makes sense. A person who survived in the village by clinging to powerful figures would naturally not dare to have the slightest thought of disobeying Young Master Xiao when he heard his name.

Thinking this, the boy couldn't help but raise his chin.

"As long as you can help Young Master Xiao find the Gu worm he wants, Young Master Xiao guarantees that he can help you obtain the Blood Rose Gu and wash away the shame on your body..."

Before he could finish his smug words, a whip kick landed on his stomach.

The unspoken words turned into filthy vomit. Jiang Mo, who had kicked him to the ground, had dropped his pretense and was now coldly staring at the two of them.

"Please tell Xiao that I appreciate your 'kindness'."

"However, I have never considered my mother a disgrace! I hope he will never mention such a deal again."

"Good, you've got guts!"

With his companions all down, the other dared not linger. He didn't even bother to help his unsteady companion up; instead, he uttered a harsh threat and quickly made his escape.

"I hope you won't regret it later!!"

Completely too lazy to pay attention to that guy, Jiang Mo raised his hand and patted Wushuang Gui on the back, his tone returning to its usual gentle and calm:

"Let's go, let's deal with your Chi You Hundred Battles Gu first."

Wushuang Gui scratched his head, said nothing, and followed Jiang Mo in another direction, preparing to search for the legendary Chi You Hundred Battles Gu.

On the other hand, unlike his underlings, Xiao's pursuit of his natal Gu was going very smoothly.

The title of "son of the village chief" sounds rather humble, but that's because settlements in the Baiyue region are mostly in the form of villages, unlike the cities of the Central Plains. If we were to draw a comparison, Xiao would actually be closer to the son of a city lord.

The title "Young Master" is not an exaggeration.

The resources they can mobilize are naturally beyond what ordinary people can compare to.

After Jiang Mo entered the Hundred Gu Cave, he still had to find ways to search for Gu worms that could be used as bait, but Xiao didn't need to waste any time on this.

Everything he needed had already been prepared for him by his own father.

All he had to do was head straight for his goal, find the extremely rare Blazing Spirit Serpent, and refine it into his own natal Gu.

At this moment, Xiao was lying motionless in the grass with his two henchmen.

In the clearing in the woods where they were watching intently, a dazzling crimson shadow, as bright as a flame, was silently moving toward the trap.

Chapter 14 Blazing Serpent

The Blazing Serpent is a rare and exotic spirit beast that lives in the Baiyue region. Similar exotic spirit beasts are also familiar to many, such as the Crimson King Serpent, which the Hundred Poison King longed for but ultimately failed to obtain.

However, unlike the Crimson King Serpent, the Blazing Spirit Serpent does not have venom sacs.

She doesn't possess any ability to command snakes or ward off all poisons; instead, like Yan Ling Ji, she has a natural affinity for and control over fire.

The Blazing Serpent Gu, refined with other materials, is even more extraordinary.

Using it as one's natal Gu can enable one to acquire the ability to control fire and flames through acquired means. Its power may not be top-tier, but its significance is extraordinary.

Fire, the source of civilization.

In any myth or belief system, the flame that brings light and warmth to people at night occupies an unshakable and important position.

The Baiyue were precisely the uncivilized and barbaric lands.

The power of the king in this region had not yet overshadowed the simple mythological beliefs, and the worship and awe of fire were deeply ingrained in the bones of every Baiyue person.

This is why Yan Lingji holds an extraordinary position and has been designated as the next priestess.

However, if one could obtain similar abilities through the Blazing Flame Serpent Gu, even if they were inferior in every aspect, they could still gain extraordinary influence in the Baiyue region.

The claim that someone has good cooking skills is just a joke.

Yan Lingji likely considered the prejudices that others found difficult to eradicate, which is why she wanted Jiang Mo to obtain the Blazing Flame Serpent, hoping to change others' attitudes towards him once and for all.

Of course, it's also possible that he was inspired by a story about Xiao Huohuo.

The fire from the Blazing Serpent certainly doesn't qualify as a supernatural fire, but it can still be considered a unique beast fire.

In the uncivilized Baiyue region, symbols related to faith were of great importance.

It could even allow the village chief, who originally managed mundane affairs, to truly overpower the shaman who controlled the faith.

To achieve this goal, the current village chief has plotted more than once, and it is unknown how many of his children have perished in the flames spewed by the Blazing Serpent.

Now, Xiao Zong finally sees a glimmer of hope for success.

The fairly wide clearing in the forest was specially cleared by Xiao and his group to set traps to ensnare the Blazing Serpent.

The bait was a crimson fruit.

Even Xiao didn't know the fruit's origin or name. He only knew that even wrapped in several layers of cloth, it still emitted a faint warmth when held in his arms. Now, placed quietly on the grass, it caused the surrounding lush green grass to show signs of withering and turning yellow.

One can't help but wonder if, if you were to take a bite, what would burst out of that fruit wouldn't be sweet, delicious juice, but rather scalding lava capable of melting everything.

Xiao would definitely not dare to try it lightly.

However, this thing was obviously very attractive to the Blazing Serpent. It had only been placed in the open space for less than a quarter of an hour when rustling sounds came from the grass.

A streak of crimson, like a flickering flame, leaped into the owl's field of vision.

At that moment, Xiao felt his heart pounding violently, and he was so excited that he could hardly contain himself. But he still tried to hold his breath and wait for a better opportunity.

On an open ground, a very rare fruit had fallen from somewhere.

This kind of thing is naturally suspicious no matter how you look at it, but the Blazing Serpent is not a spirit, so how could it have the thinking ability comparable to an ordinary person?