Fragrant Hills Jade Traces

Huo Qingyu, busy by the fire, suddenly noticed Lu Xiaoyun gazing intently at him, her eyes shimmering with an indescribable allure.

"What did you just say?" Huo Qingyu asked, somewhat surprised by his own ears.

"I said, perhaps I can let you try it now."

Huo Qingyu was both shocked and inexplicably excited. Any man would be tempted by such a stunning beauty.

However, Huo Qingyu secretly wondered how Lu Xiaoyun had made him want to try, so he deliberately asked, "Try what?"

"Try the most pleasurable thing in the world, as you said." Lu Xiaoyun's expression was serious, as if she wasn't joking. Huo Qingyu's smile vanished, and he asked earnestly, "But you are pure and innocent, and already married. Do you know what you're saying?"

"Pfft," Lu Xiaoyun suddenly laughed, "Just kidding. If you take it seriously, you lose."

It must be said that Huo Qingyu had genuinely taken it seriously for a moment; he truly hoped to spend a night with Lu Xiaoyun. Because her beauty was an irresistible urge for him. Therefore, seeing Lu Xiaoyun's reaction, he couldn't help but feel somewhat embarrassed. He feigned composure and said, "I promised your father I would protect you. You are already married, so I won't let anyone defile you, including myself." While this was partly to mask his embarrassment, it was mostly from the bottom of his heart. Although he was a notorious playboy in the martial arts world, he wasn't one to force others to do things against their will.

Seeing his tone become serious, Lu Xiaoyun suddenly stood up, walked over to him, and sat down. Pouting, she grinned mischievously and said, "Oh, you're serious now." She stuck out her tongue and said, "Come on, you're just a greedy little cat, yet you insist you don't steal fish."

She then rested an elbow on Huo Qingyu's leg, tilted her head, and said, "How about you teach me how to kiss?"

"Why?"

"I just want to try what you mean by 'feeling,' so I want you to teach me." Lu Xiaoyun glanced back and forth, pretending to be nonchalant, and said, "However, how much you learn is up to me."

Lu Xiaoyun's words made it seem as if she completely dominated Huo Qingyu. Even though she was the one offering the kiss, she spoke as if it were a favor. However, Huo Qingyu quite liked this somewhat domineering young lady. Seeing her say that, she smiled and said, "Alright, then you have to teach me how to call you 'Master'."

"Pah, dream on! Come if you want, don't come if you don't." Saying that, she leaned forward and offered her luscious red lips to Huo Qingyu.

The red firelight illuminated the girl's luscious red lips, making Huo Qingyu's heart flutter. So he lowered his head and kissed Lu Xiaoyun's red lips.

Soft lips, very soft, cool yet with a hint of warmth. When their lips first touched, they seemed like two magnets, drawn together, never to be separated again.

As if released, Lu Xiaoyun exhaled a heavy breath from her nose. Huo Qingyu easily enjoyed the moistness of Lu Xiaoyun's red lips, kissing her while gently tracing her lips with the tip of his tongue, soon moistening her entire lips.

When their lips parted, they were left gazing at each other, their hearts pounding.

"How did it feel?" Huo Qingyu asked.

"Hmm, it was pretty good. My heart was pounding just now. But it wasn't quite the intoxicating feeling Sister Xiu described."

"That's because we only scratched the surface; we haven't tried anything more in-depth."

Without needing to ask further, Lu Xiaoyun offered her red lips again. However, just then, a sudden crackling sound from the fire interrupted their actions.

"Oh, is it done?" Lu Xiaoyun looked at the cracked clods of earth in the fire.

Huo Qingyu, while smashing the cracked clods of earth with a stone, thought to herself, "Damn it, why did it have to be done now of all times? I'll eat you all up, leaving not even bones."

As the feathers fell away with the dirt, the aroma of fresh chicken filled the entire cave. The two, already starving, couldn't help but feel their appetites whetted. Huo Qingyu tore off a chicken leg and handed it to Lu Xiaoyun. Lu Xiaoyun didn't even thank her, just picked it up and wolfed it down. In no time, the entire chicken leg was gone.

Huo Qingyu smiled at Lu Xiaoyun without saying a word, simply tearing off another chicken leg and handing it to her. Only then did Lu Xiaoyun realize her hands and mouth were covered in grease. She smiled sheepishly, but took the chicken and continued gnawing.

"I didn't expect you to have such skills," Lu Xiaoyun said approvingly as she ate.

"I've always had a good appetite, so naturally I know how to cook well."

"Then you can cook me a meal with your best skills from now on."

"Okay, no problem."

The two of them, enjoying the mountain spring water, quickly devoured the pheasant. When Huo Qingyu returned to Lu Xiaoyun's side after cleaning up the remains, the satisfied girl was staring blankly at the fire.

Huo Qingyu sat down beside Lu Xiaoyun and asked in a low voice, "What are you thinking about?"

Lu Xiaoyun said thoughtfully, "Why is it that when people have wealth and status, they discard many things, but when they are starving, even an ordinary pheasant can make them content?"

Huo Qingyu sighed and said, "That's just how people are. You're a noble lady, how could you know the hardships of life?"

"I thought that in ordinary families, even without wealth and status, being together as a family would be very happy. Who knew that after experiencing so many upheavals and witnessing so much life and death along the way, I'd come to realize that sometimes, even just living is a luxury. Do you know what I was thinking when I fell off the cliff just now?"

"What?"

"I was thinking, even though I'm dead, at least I won't have to marry someone I don't love. Isn't that a kind of happiness?"

Huo Qingyu could sense Lu Xiaoyun's inner turmoil and advised, "Everyone has their own destiny. Since it's destiny, there can only be good luck and bad luck. Fate is unpredictable, and people often can't control it. Just forget your troubles and cherish every moment."

Huo Qingyu's words seemed to make Lu Xiaoyun understand something. Although she was still staring blankly at the fire, her tightly furrowed brows had relaxed.

Suddenly, Lu Xiaoyun turned her head and said, "Let's continue, okay? This time, let's make it a little more intense."

Saying this, she closed her eyes and once again offered her red lips to Huo Qingyu.

Seeing Lu Xiaoyun's tightly clasped hands and slightly parted lips, Huo Qingyu's heart fluttered, and the desire that had just been extinguished instantly reignited. Gently pulling Lu Xiaoyun's tightly clasped hands apart, he wrapped his arms around her and embraced her.

Although Huo Qingyu had carried Lu Xiaoyun before, it was always when Lu Xiaoyun was injured. This was the first time the two had embraced passionately. Huo Qingyu's body was soft and lithe, slender but not thin. Especially her perfect breasts; even through her clothes, they seemed full and firm, and now, though their touch was light, the girl's amazing elasticity was clearly felt.

This kiss was more intense, their lips pressed tightly together. Soon, Huo Qingyu guided Lu Xiaoyun to slightly open her mouth, slipping her tongue inside and teasing her smooth teeth. Finally, Lu Xiaoyun extended her tongue, gently responding to Huo Qingyu's movements.

Feeling the girl's cool tongue, Huo Qingyu suddenly recalled the time after their encounter at Ghost Reef, during the detoxification process, when Lu Xiaoyun gently licked his penis. Although it was just a light lick, it had given him immense pleasure. Now, truly feeling the girl's fragrant tongue, he felt even more excited. His large hands roamed over Lu Xiaoyun's back.

"Mmm~" Stimulated by the passionate kiss, Lu Xiaoyun finally let out a soft moan. Although very soft, it was the first time Huo Qingyu had heard Lu Xiaoyun make such a sound. He instantly felt his penis harden as if on fire.

In the cave on the cliff, illuminated by a fire, a group of men and women were passionately kissing. Huo Qingyu had already lifted Lu Xiaoyun up and placed her on his lap, so he could directly feel the sensation of Lu Xiaoyun's delicate buttocks against his thigh.

The girl's eyes were already glazed over, and Huo Qingyu's hands continued to knead Lu Xiaoyun's waist.

He was a seasoned player in the game of love, knowing he couldn't rush things with a girl like her. He began leaving deep kisses on her cheeks, earlobes, and neck.

When their lips parted again, Lu Xiaoyun's eyes were as hazy as the night sky. She pressed her forehead against Huo Qingyu's, breathing heavily. But one hand grabbed the large, restless hand that was reaching for her buttocks, giving it a light pinch.

"You big pervert, don't touch me like that." Lu Xiaoyun's words disappointed Huo Qingyu, but he understood her concerns and didn't get angry. He simply smiled slightly at the girl in his arms, her face flushed like the evening glow.

Seeing that Huo Qingyu wasn't forcing her, Lu Xiaoyun felt a surge of emotion. She breathed on Huo Qingyu's face, gave him a light kiss, then hugged him, whispering in his ear, "I want more… but, but you have to put out the fire."

"Why? Starting a fire is hard." Although he said this, Huo Qingyu still went to extinguish the burning fire.

The quiet cave returned to darkness once more. The loss of sight heightened the sensitivity of other senses. When Huo Qingyu sat down next to Lu Xiaoyun again, all he could hear was Lu Xiaoyun's heavy breathing.

This time, Lu Xiaoyun took the initiative. After a brief silence, without waiting for Huo Qingyu to pick her up, she sat back down on him. This time, instead of sitting with her legs closed on one leg, she sat with her legs spread apart, directly on top of Huo Qingyu's legs. Her skirt was lifted up, almost covering Huo Qingyu's legs.

The position, resembling sexual intercourse, instantly excited Huo Qingyu. His penis became hot and hard, pressing against Lu Xiaoyun's abdomen. Huo Qingyu felt a little embarrassed and tried to move to avoid the awkwardness, but Lu Xiaoyun didn't seem to care at all, instead making Huo Qingyu feel the sensation of her penis against his abdomen even more clearly.

Lu Xiaoyun's breathing grew heavier, but Huo Qingyu didn't initiate the kiss. He waited, waiting for Lu Xiaoyun to make her own move. Sure enough, Lu Xiaoyun gently pulled Huo Qingyu's hands to her lower back and leaned forward. Unlike before, this time, with Lu Xiaoyun's movement, a sweet, youthful fragrance wafted out, and a familiar mound pressed against Huo Qingyu's lips.

Huo Qingyu gasped. Lu Xiaoyun wasn't offering a kiss, but rather the beautiful breasts of a young girl he had never touched before. Lu Xiaoyun's bodice was now completely undone, even her undergarment had been pulled down to her waist, revealing her full breasts and firm nipples against Huo Qingyu's lips.

Huo Qingyu was startled, but he didn't let this surprise cloud his judgment. Without a moment's hesitation, Huo Qingyu opened his mouth and took one nipple into his mouth, teasing the swollen bud with his tongue. Then he reached out and touched Lu Xiaoyun's high, firm breasts.

"This girl's breasts are really big," Huo Qingyu thought to himself. For most women, large breasts inevitably have some flaws; they might be slightly sagging like Pan Qihong's, or slightly outward-spreading like Qiu Yun, the top courtesan at the brothel. But Lu Xiaoyun's breasts were full and stood erect like two ripe melons, their impressive elasticity something only a girl like Guo Xiu, who had practiced martial arts since childhood, possessed. Yet, Lu Xiaoyun's breasts were a whole size larger than Guo Xiu's.

Her smooth, jade-like skin tightly enveloped Huo Qingyu's cheeks, making every inch of his face intimately contact with her breasts, like a child who had fallen into a pile of candy. Huo Qingyu's kisses became greedy and satisfied.

"Mmm..." Under Huo Qingyu's vigorous movements, Lu Xiaoyun kept twisting her body, pushing more of her breasts into Huo Qingyu's mouth. While kissing her, Huo Qingyu began to vigorously knead Lu Xiaoyun's equally elastic buttocks with both hands.

"Mmm...ah..." Only then did Lu Xiaoyun understand why Guo Xiu had made those painful moans earlier. Now, only such moans could release some of the throbbing pain in her heart.

Huo Qingyu's hands began to knead Lu Xiaoyun's buttocks forcefully; they were incredibly elastic, full of a young girl's tightness. Lightly stroking, then kneading heavily, Huo Qingyu constantly changed his techniques, and soon Lu Xiaoyun was aroused.

One large hand had already wandered inside Lu Xiaoyun's skirt, groping back and forth on her smooth legs.

Her legs were not only smooth but also without an ounce of excess fat. Huo Qingyu slowly moved to the inside of her legs, about to touch her most private area.

Just then, Lu Xiaoyun suddenly reached out and grabbed Huo Qingyu's hands tightly, then flipped off him.

The burning desire was suddenly extinguished. After a moment of silence, only Lu Xiaoyun's continuous sobs remained.

"What's wrong? It's my fault, I shouldn't have bullied you." Huo Qingyu knew that girls were most vulnerable at this time, and if handled improperly, all her efforts could be in vain.

"No," Lu Xiaoyun choked out, "I just regret why I was born into such a family. Although I live a life of luxury and wealth, I can't even choose the person I love." As she spoke, she grabbed Huo Qingyu's arm and said, "I like you, but I can't give myself to you." After saying this, tears streamed down her face, flowing onto Huo Qingyu's arm and soaking his sleeve.

Huo Qingyu understood Lu Xiaoyun's thoughts and tenderly embraced her, saying, "I just said that fate is often beyond our control. I love you too, but I know you have your own path to walk, so I won't hurt you. With what you just said, even if I can't have your body, I don't care."

Lu Xiaoyun felt both joy and sadness upon hearing Huo Qingyu's sincere words. But Huo Qingyu had already cupped her pretty face and slowly kissed away her tears.

"Go to sleep, you'll be tired tomorrow." Huo Qingyu gently pulled up Lu Xiaoyun's clothes.

"But, you'll feel uncomfortable like this," Lu Xiaoyun said timidly.

"It's okay, it's not the first time, it's alright," Huo Qingyu said generously.

At this moment, Lu Xiaoyun took Huo Qingyu's hand, put it back inside her clothes, placed it on her breasts, and then reached out and grabbed Huo Qingyu's genitals, saying, "Let me help you get it out with my hand."

Although it couldn't compare to direct intercourse, the actions before her were much more stimulating than before. At this moment, Lu Xiaoyun was squatting between Huo Qingyu's legs, her clothes completely pulled down to her waist. In the dim light that shone into the cave, the shadows of her breasts could be vaguely seen bouncing with the movements of her small hands.

Under Huo Qingyu's tutelage, Lu Xiaoyun quickly mastered how to use her hands to please him. Huo Qingyu's penis was already large, and Lu Xiaoyun's hands were small, so even using both hands, she couldn't fully grasp it.

While teasing him, Lu Xiaoyun used her breasts and nipples to touch the tip of his erect penis.

"Comfortable..." Huo Qingyu praised Lu Xiaoyun's actions with satisfaction, gently stroking her soft hair. Slowly, Lu Xiaoyun's palms became hot, and beads of sweat appeared.

"Ah~ I'm about to come." Huo Qingyu felt a strong urge to ejaculate rising from his groin. On a whim, he lifted Lu Xiaoyun's gentle waist slightly. Lu Xiaoyun immediately understood, pressing the tip of her penis against her full breasts, rubbing them together.

Finally, Huo Qingyu let out a long sigh, and his hot semen shot out violently from his penis, all of it drenching Lu Xiaoyun's breasts. Lu Xiaoyun didn't dodge, holding the penis and rubbing it against her breasts, which were covered in semen, letting Huo Qingyu's penis experience her smoothness even more.

The next morning, when the sunlight streamed into the cave, Lu Xiaoyun slowly woke up and saw Huo Qingyu already awake, looking at her. Her face flushed, but her heart was filled with sweetness. Suddenly, she realized that her clothes were disheveled, and her breasts were exposed naked in front of Huo Qingyu. She immediately cried out in embarrassment.

"Turn around, don't look, don't look!"

Huo Qingyu didn't turn around, but laughed and sat down next to Lu Xiaoyun. He reached out and grasped her two full breasts, kneading them. The cave was filled with boundless spring passion once again.

The two lingered for a while before getting up to tidy their clothes.

When the sunlight shone into the cave, the two could see the whole cave. Suddenly, Lu Xiaoyun noticed a strange pattern on the cave ceiling.

"Look, what's that?" Lu Xiaoyun pointed, and Huo Qingyu immediately looked up. There was a large hexagonal pattern on the top of the mountain. Last night, due to the dim light, the two hadn't noticed the pattern. Huo Qingyu used her gecko-like wall-climbing skills to jump up. There was normally no foothold on the cave ceiling, but now Huo Qingyu felt as if she had suction cups on her feet, clinging tightly to the ceiling.

Huo Qingyu carefully examined the pattern and noticed a small hexagonal groove at the center of the hexagon, seemingly the location of a mechanism. Huo Qingyu felt the shape of the groove looked very familiar, but couldn't recall where she had seen it before. She had no choice but to jump down.

"Hey, what do we do now?" Lu Xiaoyun looked at Huo Qingyu, who was looking up at the boulder. Suddenly, a rope fell from the sky, landing near the boulder.

"Who's up there?" Huo Qingyu shouted, channeling her inner energy.

"Found her, found her!" Pan Qihong's voice rang out from above; although her voice was soft, the excitement in it was still evident.

"Brother, is that you?" Ah Liu's booming voice rang out.

"Yes, Big Brother."

"How is Miss Lu?"

"Miss Lu is alright, she's safe." Huo Qingyu called out.

"Alright, brother, let's come down first."

When Pan Qihong saw Huo Qingyu, who had survived the ordeal, she couldn't control herself anymore. Ignoring Ah Liu and Lu Xiaoyun's presence, she rushed into Huo Qingyu's arms and burst into tears.

"Alright, alright, it's alright." Huo Qingyu comforted her repeatedly.

Ah Liu laughed and said, "Brother, you don't know, last night, Lady Pan and Miss Guo cried all night long. Everyone searched for you for a long time down the mountain, but couldn't find any trace of you. I guessed that you had stopped along the way. So I prepared a lot of ropes to come down and find you. Haha, thank goodness you're alright. You'll have to have a good meal tonight."

Looking at Pan Qihong's red and swollen eyes, Huo Qingyu felt a surge of emotion. He was originally a wandering rogue, yet he had always been favored by beautiful women. Perhaps it was because of his sincerity that he could find more true love in this hypocritical world.

"Miss, are you alright? Were you frightened last night?" Ah Liu looked at Lu Xiaoyun, who was silent but with slightly disheveled temples, and suddenly a sly smile appeared on his lips. "Were you bullied last night?"

"Ah? Uncle Liu, what did you say?" Lu Xiaoyun blushed as she recalled what happened last night, her mind reeling. She stammered, "No...nothing...we just chatted all night."

This was clearly a lie. If they had chatted all night, Lu Xiaoyun should be exhausted and have bloodshot eyes, not looking so radiant and cheerful now.

"By the way, Big Brother, come and see." Huo Qingyu interrupted, "I found something strange."

With that, she led Ah Liu and Pan Qihong into the cave and pointed to the unusual patterns on the cave ceiling that they had discovered that morning. "Brother," said Ah Liu, "I found this this morning. The groove in the middle looks very familiar, but I ca

n't quite place it. Take a look." Ah Liu and Pan Qihong immediately jumped up to take a look, but unlike Huo Qingyu, they didn't have the lightness skill, so they could only glance at it. After looking at it several times, they both shook their heads, saying they couldn't remember where they had seen it before.

"Brother, I think even if this pattern has nothing to do with the treasure, there must be some secret behind it."

"Yes," Pan Qihong replied, "but I suspect that this strange pattern in this non-natural cave might really be related to the treasure."

"However, we don't have enough tools and manpower right now. Why don't we meet up with everyone first and then explore this cave together?" Ah Liu said.

"Everyone is still waiting upstairs. Let's not keep them waiting. We'll go up now," Pan Qihong said.

"Okay, Miss Lu's back is injured, and she may not be able to climb. Qihong, can you carry Miss Lu?" Although she and Lu Xiaoyun had already been intimate, it was best to keep it a secret from Ah Liu. Although Pan Qihong's light-footed skills were far inferior to Huo Qingyu and A Liu's,

carrying Lu Xiaoyun on her back wasn't difficult with the help of a rope. Pan Qihong immediately took out a section of rope from her waist and tied herself and Lu Xiaoyun together. A Liu went first, Pan Qihong and Lu Xiaoyun were in the middle, and Huo Qingyu was below. Using their light-footed skills, they began to climb the steep rock face.

Soon, they reached the knot. The rope wasn't long enough, so A Liu and Pan Qihong had to use the mountain climbing method, taking turns descending.

Going up was much more difficult than going down; someone had to climb up by hand to tie the knot before everyone else could climb. Fortunately, Huo Qingyu was there, so it wasn't too hard. After several leaps and bounds, they were almost at the path where they had fallen the day before.

When the people on the mountain saw Huo Qingyu leaping up using her light-footed skills, they erupted in cheers. Guo Xiu, looking utterly bewildered, could hardly believe her eyes. She stared for a long time until Huo Qingyu smiled at her, at which point she snapped out of her daze and tears streamed down her face.

Huo Qingyu quickly embraced the nearly fainting Guo Xiu, comforting her repeatedly. Meanwhile, A Liu and the others climbed up the rope. Although it had only been one night, everyone felt as if a lifetime had passed. Pu Xinlan, in particular, held Lu Xiaoyun's hand, jumping and laughing as she listened to Lu Xiaoyun recount the perilous night before.

By this time, Guo Xiu had calmed down. Huo Qingyu saw Tie Fenghuang and asked, "Lord Tie, who were the attackers last night? Have you found them?"

At this moment, Tie Fenghuang, who had been overjoyed by Huo Qingyu and Lu Xiaoyun's safe return, suddenly became serious and said, "Young Master Huo, I'm sorry. I failed to properly employ my men. Please forgive me." "

What's wrong?" Huo Qingyu asked in surprise.

"The attacker last night was Jiang Yu," A-Liu said from the side.

"Jiang Yu? Why did he choose Miss Lu as his target?"

"I think it might be related to what happened a few days ago. Let's talk about it as we walk."

On the way, Tie Fenghuang told Huo Qingyu that she had discovered Jiang Yu was extremely infatuated with Liu Sisi. However, he had been rejected several times when he confessed his feelings, and the last time, Tie Fenghuang even caught him in the act. Tie Fenghuang was extremely strict with her subordinates. The Dali Temple had a long-standing rule that no one could talk about love with any woman while on a mission, not even their own spouse. The person who made this rule was none other than Lu Dezhao, the current Minister of Justice. Therefore, Jiang Yu took his anger out on Lu Xiaoyun. Killing Lu Xiaoyun would not only vent his anger but also make Tie Fenghuang and the others look like they had failed to protect her properly.

"Originally, Jiang Yu was a very promising member of the Dali Temple, but who would have thought that a beautiful woman would cause him to suffer such a terrible fate with that viper, Liu Sisi," A-Liu sighed.

Mentioning Liu Sisi, a sudden thought flashed through Huo Qingyu's mind, and she said, "Brother, the groove on the ceiling of that cave is the shape of the Cold Mountain Jade Token, the symbol of the head of Yanziwu."

"That's right, brother!" A-Liu clapped his hands and shouted.

"Hey, hey, what are you talking about?" Tie Fenghuang asked.

Huo Qingyu then told everyone about discovering the pattern on the cave ceiling. After groping around in the chaos for many days, although they couldn't be sure it was related to the "Flying General's Military Manual," there was still hope. So, they went down the mountain together, called the others who were waiting in the manor, and, carrying their tools, went to the place where they had fallen off the cliff the night before.

On the way, Liu Sisi remained silent. Although she had previously been aloof towards Jiang Yu, she had actually been trying to use him to serve her. Unexpectedly, Jiang Yu's actions yesterday were completely beyond her expectations, which naturally worsened her relationship with the others.

Although she now had an important clue in her hands, the other women didn't treat her well.

Using the same method Ah Liu had used that morning, everyone lowered themselves down, but this time, due to the large number of people, it took them nearly an hour to reach the cave. Upon seeing the pattern on the groove, Liu Sisi was greatly alarmed and immediately took out the "Cold Mountain Jade Token" she had obtained from Liu Feng's belongings, handing it to Huo Qingyu.

Huo Qingyu hurriedly took the jade token and jumped up. Everyone's hearts leaped into their throats at this sight. Huo Qingyu placed the jade token against the groove, and it fit perfectly, without a single gap. Just then, a series of rumbling sounds suddenly arose, and soil and pebbles began to fall from the previously unremarkable cave walls as a huge boulder slowly moved aside. A dark cave entrance, about ten feet high, appeared before them.

Overjoyed, everyone immediately lit several bundles of vines and threw them inside. Once the gloomy atmosphere of the cave dissipated, they lit torches and entered.

The dark cave was filled with the lingering scent of earth, clearly indicating that it had slumbered for many years,

waiting for a destined discoverer.

"Look, what do these writings say?" Lei Zhen, leading the way, shouted.

The others quickly shone their torches on the writing, revealing densely packed small seal script characters. A-Liu, an expert in seal script, studied it for a while, then exclaimed excitedly, trembling, "I think we've found it! We've found it! The writing here is all in Han Chinese handwriting, recording many deeds of General Pei Xin!"

Overjoyed, the group tried to speed up, but Huo Qingyu stopped them, saying, "Please don't rush. We don't know if there are any traps or hidden weapons in this cave. Be careful not to trigger anything." Seeing his reasoning, they proceeded slowly. Meanwhile, Situ Kongkong walked ahead with a smile. For the world's number one thief, scouting was the easiest task.

"Careful!" Situ Kongkong suddenly stopped and tapped the ground. A rumbling sound filled the air, and Situ Kongkong's expression immediately changed. He shouted, "Everyone, get down!"

The instant everyone lay down, a series of whooshing sounds erupted as a volley of steel needles shot from the stone wall, striking it with a series of clanging sounds. Before anyone could catch their breath, a second wave of needles shot out, this time faster and changing direction. This was even more dangerous than the first, almost grazing their scalps. Just after this volley, Huo Qingyu suddenly stood up. At that moment, a third wave of needles was launched, aimed at those lying on the ground. Seeing this almost unavoidable barrage, everyone was filled with despair. Those with higher martial arts skills rolled over to protect their vitals, while those with lower skills, like Lu Xiaoyun, could only close their eyes in fear.

However, after a strong rustling of clothes, everyone discovered they were unharmed. The mechanical sounds had stopped, leaving Huo Qingyu alone in the middle, the ground around her littered with steel needles. It turned out that Huo Qingyu had anticipated the angle of the third wave of attacks would be directed at them, so she immediately stood up, took her position, and launched her "Thousand-Hand Lotus Palm," deflecting all the needles and allowing everyone to escape unscathed.

After the near-death experience, the group took a while to recover before continuing forward through the cave. Suddenly, they found themselves in a spacious stone chamber.

The chamber was so large that their torches couldn't fully illuminate it. Wei Dongxing noticed several enormous candles on the walls, covered in dust from years of use. He blew away the dust and tried to light them, and thankfully, they did.

The flames from the huge candles immediately illuminated the stone chamber. The surrounding walls were carved with various Qiang totems. A stone door in the center was tightly closed.

The group immediately went up to examine the door closely. There were two stone holes on the door, indicating they were for inserting keys.

"Alas, it's a pity we don't have the key," Gongsun Qiu said with some disappointment.

"Damn it, let me try," Lei Zhen said angrily, and with that, he gathered all his inner strength and pushed hard on the stone door, but there was no response. He tried several times, but it didn't budge.

At this, Lei Zhen was furious and was about to punch the stone door, but he suddenly found that he seemed to have lost all his inner strength, and had no strength at all. He tried to use his inner strength twice in a row, but his blood rushed to his head, and he felt a pain in his heart.

"Strange," before he could finish speaking, his legs went weak, and he knelt straight on the ground.

Lei Zhen turned around in horror and saw that everyone was sitting on the ground as if they had lost all their strength, struggling incessantly. From the expressions on their faces, one could see their surprise and fear.

"The candle is poisoned," Huo Qingyu shouted.

Everyone immediately understood. It turned out that the candle often contained poison. When Wei Dongxing lit it, the poison was released, and after being poisoned, everyone was weak all over and didn't even have the strength to stand up.

"What do we do now?" Gongsun Qiu asked.

"Right now, we can only cover our noses and pray to heaven," Huo Qingyu said helplessly. But everyone knew that unless someone else who wasn't poisoned came, they would have no chance of survival. However, the chance of such a thing happening was almost zero.

But it actually happened; someone who wasn't poisoned appeared before them. But it wasn't a newcomer; it was Tie Fenghuang.

To everyone's surprise, Tie Fenghuang stood up perfectly. At this moment, she stood in the middle of them with a frosty expression, her face so cold that no word could better describe her than terror.

"Tie Fenghuang, what the hell are you doing?" Lei Zhen roared.

"Shut up!" Tie Fenghuang suddenly flew out and kicked Lei Zhen hard. Although it wasn't fatal, it sealed Lei Zhen's major acupoints, and Lei Zhen immediately fainted.

"Lord Tie, this..." Ah Liu's tone revealed his surprise.

"Alright, the show's over, get up." Tie Fenghuang said to the crowd on the ground, and at this moment, Situ Kongkong also managed to get up unharmed.

Tie Fenghuang suddenly chuckled a few times and said, "As expected of the world-renowned master thief, your performance over this period of time has been flawless.

" "Haha, Lord Tie's plan is truly brilliant." Situ Kongkong also replied with a smile, his expression full of pride.

"My lord, what happened?" Wei Dongxing asked.

"Now that things have come to this, I won't hide it from everyone." Tie Fenghuang said, "Actually, the whole thing was my arrangement from the beginning. Many years ago, I obtained the secret of the 'Flying General's Military Manual,' so I actually came to this Melting Spirit Island many years ago.

At first, I gained nothing, but by chance, I accidentally discovered this cave. I was overjoyed, but I was blocked by a stone door, ah, the stone door in front of you all."

"How did you get through the first door? Could it be?" Huo Qingyu asked.

"Haha, Young Master Huo is indeed remarkable. You even noticed such a small flaw." Tie Fenghuang laughed, then suddenly turned to Liu Sisi on the ground and said, "That's right, your dead brother, Liu Feng, was with me when we came to search."

Hearing this, Liu Sisi was furious. "I will definitely kill you."

Tie Fenghuang laughed and said, "Save your breath. Everyone knows you wish your brother were dead so you could inherit the position of head of the Swallow Sect. I've removed the obstacle you've been longing for. You should thank me."

Liu Sisi was speechless for a moment and could only mutter curses under her breath.

Tie Fenghuang walked to the stone door, touched it, and then slowly said, "Actually, the stone door you see now is the one I've modified. Back then, this stone door was covered with strange patterns. I studied them for a long time but couldn't figure out their meaning, so I made rubbings of the patterns and then destroyed them all to prevent others from discovering them."

As she spoke, she took out an oiled paper package from her bosom. After opening it, a piece of white cloth with many patterns rubbings appeared inside.

"I spent many days searching in the Central Plains, but found no clues. Until I met Mr. Situ Kongkong. If you're talking about who in the martial world has more experience than him, it's only the legendary 'Know-It-All'."

"I never imagined that the renowned chivalrous thief Situ Kongkong would do such a despicable thing," A-Liu sighed.

"You're wrong," Situ Kongkong laughed, saying smugly, "For a thief, obtaining the most precious things is our destiny. Besides, I'm just a thief after all. The reason I've had such a peaceful year, besides my excellent skills, is for another reason. Do you know why?"

"Because Iron Phoenix is secretly watching over you," A-Liu said.

"That's right. When Lord Iron found me, I thought he was going to arrest me, but instead, he offered me a thousand taels of gold, asking me to help solve a riddle. When I looked at the pattern, I realized it was this."

He pointed to a Big Dipper and a white cloud pattern in the pattern. Pan Qihong and Guo Xiu exclaimed in surprise upon seeing the pattern.

"This...this is the pattern on my late husband's master's sword," Pan Qihong exclaimed in surprise. Guo Xiu, standing beside her, looked equally astonished.

"That's right, these two patterns describe the Seven Star Sword and the White Rainbow Blade," Situ Kongkong said, walking over to Pan Qihong and Guo Xiu and taking the Seven Star Sword and the White Rainbow Blade from their bodies. He then went to the stone wall, inserted the two swords, scabbards and all, into the keyhole in the wall, and with a forceful pull, the stone door opened.

"So, you planned from the beginning to make these two swords appear here," Huo Qingyu said.

"That's right. So I spread the word, luring Qiu Chengang and Bai Cangshan here. Although something unexpected happened, it actually attracted Huo Qingyu. With someone as quick-witted and skilled in martial arts as you, my chances of winning have increased."

Huo Qingyu sighed and said, "I never thought that I, who was so confident in my intelligence, would become someone else's tool."

"That's right, you are indeed my tool, as are the rest of you."

"If that's the case, then why don't you even spare your subordinates who risked their lives for you?" Huo Qingyu asked.

Looking at Wei Dongxing and the others lying on the ground, Tie Fenghuang coldly said, "Those who achieve great things cannot change their minds because of these things."

"You beast!" Pan Qihong cursed.

"That's right, she is indeed a beast." A Liu slowly replied, his words devoid of any emotion.

"But, Tie Fenghuang, is that really the case?"

"What do you mean?"

"Let me explain. That way, at least everyone can die knowing the truth." A Liu said.

"The story actually begins a long, long time ago." Ah Liu stared at the ceiling, seemingly pulled back to events from many years ago: "Sixteen years ago, Zhang Shidong, a wealthy merchant in the capital, was murdered along with his

entire family because he was rumored to possess the martial arts treasure, the 'Flying General's Military Manual.' Later, after extensive investigation, it was discovered that an organization called the Black-Clad Society was responsible. This Black-Clad Society is a well-known assassin organization in the martial arts world. But what the world doesn't know is that this organization is actually affiliated with the imperial court, responsible for eliminating political threats through force." "

What? The Black-Clad Society is actually a secret organization affiliated with the imperial court?" Gongsun Qiu, who hadn't spoken for a while, suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

"That's right. This organization isn't large, but it consists of highly skilled assassins. They all have their own identities in reality; some are well-known figures in the martial arts world, while others are street vendors hiding in the city."

Upon hearing this, Pan Qihong and the others' expressions suddenly changed drastically.

Ah Liu sighed and said, "Qiu Chengang, the leader of the Bajiquan sect, Wei Dongxing, the chief steward of the Dali Temple, and Zhou Ding, the chief clerk of the criminal law, are all members of this organization. There's also another important figure, Liu Chengfeng, the previous head of the Yanziwu family in Suzhou."

"You mean my father was also a member of the Black-Clad Society?" Liu Sisi asked in a trembling voice.

"Yes, when your father was young, he was just an ordinary martial arts expert. Although his martial arts were superb, his family was poor. What made him so successful, monopolizing so many businesses in Jiangnan?

Actually, it was all because of the Black-Clad Society's significant political influence."

"Oh?" Tie Fenghuang smiled and said, "It seems Minister Lu has told you a lot. These things are top secrets of the court. He leaked the information, so naturally he will be punished for dereliction of duty."

"No, this wasn't told to me by my master."

"Oh?" Tie Fenghuang was somewhat surprised.

"If you knew who I am, perhaps you wouldn't be surprised. But right now, my identity isn't important. Let's talk about you first," Ah Liu said.

"Brother, it seems that Iron Phoenix is the leader of the Black-Clad Society."

"That's right. She was originally an ordinary leader of the Black-Clad Society, but before the previous leader passed away, he defied public opinion and designated her as his successor. After that, she used the Black-Clad Society's powerful influence to do many secret things for the court, which helped her rise to the position of Minister of the Court of Judicial Review." "

However, what everyone doesn't know is that she has actually been using the Black-Clad Society and the court to satisfy her own various needs," Huo Qingyu said.

"Brother, you are quite right. Not long after I began serving the Master, I always felt that someone by his side was secretly using the entire judicial system to carry out various corrupt activities. I hinted at this to the Master many times, but perhaps out of a sense of duty to the court, he didn't tell me any details. However, he did instruct me to investigate. Heaven rewards the diligent; after several years of investigation, I finally learned their identities.

However, I don't have enough evidence to prove your actions. Therefore, to turn the tables, I began to work with you more on cases, until this operation."

"Impressive. It seems I haven't misjudged you all along. You are indeed the greatest adversary hiding beside me,"

Iron Phoenix said. "But what's the use now? This time, none of you will escape. And I..." "Once I get what I want, the martial world will only have one more high-ranking official who died unexpectedly in a storm, and the martial world will have one more mysterious organization, unparalleled in history. This organization will accumulate vast wealth through various assassination missions, and finally, with its unparalleled combat power, it will overthrow the current dynasty, and I, naturally, will be the emperor of the new dynasty."

"What? You want to rebel and change the dynasty?" A-Liu asked.

"Of course, I've already become the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, and I have enough wealth and honor. Only ascending the throne can satisfy me, make me work hard for it, make me go crazy for it." Tie Fenghuang laughed as she spoke, her laughter filled with terror.

"Therefore, you must eliminate those who know your identity. Even your subordinates and comrades must die." A-Liu said.

"That's right, they all must die, leave no one alive." Tie Fenghuang stared fiercely at Wei Dongxing and the others, her eyes almost dripping blood.

"Alas, life is but a fleeting dream. Wealth and glory are empty, even the pinnacle of success is empty. Why cling to worldly things, clinging to these illusory illusions?" Ah Liu sighed.

"Enough nonsense, are you stalling for time? I've been planning this for years, and it's finally about to succeed. No one can stop me."

Ah Liu shook his head and said, "Lord Tie, you're wrong, completely wrong. Once a person becomes attached, they lose many opportunities to see the truth clearly. And once an obsession arises, it forms an obstacle, a barrier that blinds you. Therefore, your failure was destined from the beginning." "

Oh? I'll fail? Hahahaha…" Tie Fenghuang laughed, a maniacal laugh, but she suddenly stopped laughing, her smile frozen. Two figures appeared before her eyes, making her feel as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her, chilling her to the bone.

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