What’s special is that Bi Xuan Palace is also here.
Even though the Righteous Path doesn’t quite agree, Chen Tanghe has already stated that the White Tiger Ring Head was safely obtained thanks to Xiao Qiyu, so the Righteous Path can only compromise.
“Thank you, Miss Xiao,” Chen Tanghe said with a cupped fist.
Xiao Qiyu didn’t have time to greet Xi Fuhong before being called by the anxious Leader Chen.
Even the gentle and polite Xiao Qiyu couldn’t help but show a trace of impatience, but she quickly hid it so no one noticed.
She drew a symbol with her hand, dipped her blood-stained finger on the merged rings, and immediately a shadow shot out from under her feet, heading into the depths of Xu Loufeng.
“Junior Sister Ke Yun,” Xiao Qiyu’s voice was a bit hoarse, as her wound from that day hadn’t healed yet.
“Everyone, please follow me closely,” Qin Ke Yun said with a cupped fist before turning to head into the forest.
“You guys better keep up, the mountain is full of yin energy, and if you get lost, no one will save you,” Fang Qi Er said, supporting Xiao Qiyu as they left, not forgetting to remind them.
Unfortunately, her good intentions only made the Righteous Path’s faces darken.
Clearly, she was just a girl, yet she spoke so bluntly.
Behind them, Luo Qingcheng deliberately kept her distance from Chen Tanghe.
She walked beside Xi Fuhong, maintaining a certain distance between them.
Due to the abundant moisture in the forest, the ground was quite slippery.
Xi Fuhong hadn’t slept the night before, and her physical strength was somewhat lacking, so she walked very slowly.
Luo Qingcheng was about ten steps ahead of her, occasionally stopping to wait.
She didn’t urge her, and for once, she didn’t speak harshly, a rare departure from her usual arrogance.
“Are you feeling unwell?” Luo Qingcheng asked in a low voice, noticing that Xi Fuhong had been listless since morning.
Xi Fuhong stopped at the words, pressing her hand to her chest and panting heavily.
It wasn’t discomfort, but rather a knot in her heart.
The closer they got to their destination, the more uneasy she felt.
She should be happy because once the Tiger Dragon Cave treasure was opened, she could go back.
It should be like that, right? She looked up at Luo Qingcheng ahead, the fiery red figure particularly striking among the trees.
Or rather… too dazzling.
Pressing her lips together, Xi Fuhong hesitated and asked, “Will you let me go?” She had promised before.
Luo Qingcheng’s face remained cold.
She didn’t get angry and said indifferently, “Can’t walk anymore?” unwilling to respond directly.
After a moment, Xi Fuhong shook her head, “No,” and then continued forward.
Half an hour later, everyone arrived at the legendary location of the Tiger Dragon Cave treasure.
In front of them, three massive stones, each several dozen feet high, were arranged under the cliff, majestic and imposing.
Surrounded by towering trees, the lush greenery was interspersed with many stone formations, as if warning of the danger here, not for ordinary people to approach.
But how could one resist human greed? A group of people stood grandly in front of the stone formations, waiting for the cave to open.
Chen Tanghe took out a map for comparison, confirming it was indeed the place where the rings intersected.
Xiao Qiyu handed the rings to Chen Tanghe and stepped aside.
The martial arts Righteous Path exchanged glances, suddenly falling silent.
He walked to the stone, where a smooth, worn surface had a ring-like carving.
Chen Tanghe carefully placed the rings over it, and they matched perfectly.
He pressed down hard, and with a rumbling sound, birds flew up in alarm.
The three massive stones, each several dozen feet high, slowly rotated, revealing a dark cave.
Everyone present was stunned; the Tiger Dragon Cave really existed.
Xi Fuhong held her breath, watching as the Righteous Path members filed in, but she couldn’t move her feet.
All the suffering she had endured was because of the rings, and now she was free.
“This, this is?!” Xi Fuhong heard a voice of disbelief after entering the cave.
“It’s empty!!” At the words, Xi Fuhong looked up, stunned.
The originally dark cave, illuminated by firelight, was devoid of treasure.
The legendary secret treasures were all fake.
Chen Tanghe raised his eyebrows in disbelief, not expecting this outcome, momentarily speechless.
All the hard work was in vain, all hopes dashed.
He turned his head stiffly, seeing Luo Qingcheng’s equally pale face, unable to agree.
In the end, it was just a dream.
“Leader Chen!! What’s going on?!”
“Where’s the Tiger Dragon Cave treasure? Where did it go?”
“Damn it! Could we have been tricked?” The shouts filled the cave, and Xi Fuhong silently turned to leave.
Stepping onto the grass, the sunlight outside was warm, especially comforting in winter.
Her previously troubled heart was now clear, it was all over, she comforted herself.
She wouldn’t be used again, nor worry about being deceived.
Now, she had no value to be exploited and could return to a normal life.
With a long sigh, Xi Fuhong smiled as if a weight had been lifted.
Xiao Qiyu came from behind, standing beside Xi Fuhong.
She had risked her life for the Tiger Dragon Cave, and now she had gained nothing, yet her jade-like face showed no sign of disappointment.
Xi Fuhong stepped back, looking up at her calm profile.
Although she didn’t know what Xiao Qiyu hoped to gain, she vaguely felt it was related to Ling Xue and that junior sister.
Xi Fuhong hesitated, speaking softly, “…It’s a pity.”
“No matter, the Tiger Dragon Treasure was just a legend, I was mentally prepared,” Xiao Qiyu lowered her head, her smile gentle.
Before long, the other junior sisters from Bi Xuan Palace also came out, saying it was already a mess inside, and Leader Chen planned to stay and continue exploring.
Xiao Qiyu chuckled softly.
Since the Tiger Dragon Cave had been opened, she had no ties with the Righteous Path martial arts.
When she saw Xi Fuhong’s thin figure slowly leaving, she couldn’t help but step forward.
“Miss Xi,” she called out, and Xi Fuhong turned back with a puzzled look.
“Is Miss Xi going to meet Gui Po?” Xi Fuhong nodded honestly.
“Could you tell me where you plan to go?” Xiao Qiyu stopped Fang Qi Er from speaking.
“Grandma told me to go to Miaojiang,” she said frankly, having nothing to hide.
Fang Qi Er frowned at the words, wondering if her senior sister planned to take Xi Fuhong along.
“Coincidentally, I am heading to Baichuan Lake, which is in the same direction as Miaojiang,” Xiao Qiyu’s smile was warm, her bright eyes reflecting Xi Fuhong’s hesitant face.
Their eyes met, and Xi Fuhong almost couldn’t breathe, suddenly recalling the absurdity in the Ning Family tomb that day, her face flushed.
“Senior Sister Qiyu!” Fang Qi Er called out in warning, not understanding why her senior sister wanted to bring her along.
Qin Ke Yun stepped forward, saying, “Thanks to Miss Xi’s company that day, Senior Sister Qiyu’s life was spared.
But after returning to the branch, senior sister hurried back to Bi Xuan Palace for treatment, without a chance to repay.
This time, on the way to Miaojiang, we hope Miss Xi will give us the honor to express our gratitude.” Fang Qi Er had nothing to say to that.
Xi Fuhong shook her head, “No need to thank me.”
“Is Miss Xi looking down on me?” Xiao Qiyu’s words made Xi Fuhong’s eyes widen immediately.
She waved her hands in panic, her face burning red, “I’m not!! I, I just… that…”
“What this and that! Senior sister has said this much, anyone can see Senior Sister Qiyu hopes to travel with you.
Is there any need to refuse? Just agree, Bi Xuan Palace won’t treat benefactors poorly, you’ll have good food and accommodation on the way,” Fang Qi Er sighed helplessly.
Even if she stopped Xiao Qiyu, Qin Ke Yun would invite her along out of gratitude.
Xiao Qiyu smiled gently, “No need to force it.” But her eyes were fixed on Xi Fuhong, showing no sign of not forcing it.
Seeing this, Xi Fuhong could only sigh, “…Alright.”
Fang Qi Er raised an eyebrow, thinking Xi Fuhong was ungrateful.
Bi Xuan Palace’s soul-binding and corpse-guiding techniques were unparalleled in the martial world.
Many people sought their help to exorcise ghosts, depending on the girls’ mood.
Moreover, Senior Sister Qiyu had suffered corpse poison for her, and now invited her to travel together.
Xi Fuhong not only hesitated but also seemed reluctant, truly unappreciative.
