[Fantasy] Treasure Cauldron (Complete) - 7

Chapter Thirteen:

Poison Rose, struck by the "Heavenly Net Palm" from the Rouge Goddess, was truly enraged and couldn't help but let out a strange, eerie laugh.

Before the laughter subsided, the purple-robed scholar Zhong Yu and the Rouge Goddess Xia Xuesheng's expressions changed simultaneously, revealing extreme astonishment.

The Rouge Goddess Xia Xuesheng slid forward and coldly demanded, "Who are you? Are you...?"

Before she could finish the sentence,

Bao Hong had already gracefully approached the Rouge Goddess, bowed deeply, and said, "Her name is Yunniang, my humble wife. We came together to Jiuhua Mountain to find Rouge Valley. Are you, venerable elder Xia?"

The Rouge Goddess's phoenix eyes shot out two cold beams of light, simultaneously sweeping over Bao Hong, Poison Rose, and the purple-robed scholar, and coldly said, "That's right, I am Xia Xuesheng. What are you three doing here?"

Before Bao Hong could answer, the purple-robed scholar Zhong Yu preemptively... The shaman, Rouge, bowed and smiled, "We've come to ask you something. May I ask if you can answer?"

She said, "Tell me first, let me hear it."

The scholar in purple pointed at Bao Hong and said, "His name is Bao Hong. He's the adopted son of Li Hou, the youngest of the Red Robe Elders of Southern Sichuan. We've come to ask you for guidance. Who was the mastermind behind the siege of the Three Strange Women of the Pass twenty years ago, the murder of Wen Shi? Please enlighten us, Shang Qifeng!"

The shaman frowned, a hint of anger flashing across her icy face.

She said unhappily, "Just a short while ago, a woman came to ask me who the real culprit was who killed Wen Shi twenty years ago? So, you and that woman came together. She can withstand a few of my moves (Heavenly Net Palm). The three of you together, try to withstand three of my palms, and then we'll see!"

As she spoke, her sharp eyes fixed on Poison Rose like lightning. She judged that Poison Rose's martial arts were superior, and she seemed unlikely to be a match for her.

The scholar in purple, Zhong Yu, laughed, "We didn't come here with that woman..."

The sorceress sneered a few times, saying, "So, you've all planned this out. That woman forced me to tell her who the real killer of Wen Shi was? You've come for the same reason. She forced you, but you pleaded with her, using both soft and hard tactics—quite a clever method."

The scholar in purple hurriedly said, "Sorceress, please don't misunderstand, we certainly didn't agree beforehand..."

Before the scholar in purple could finish speaking, the sorceress sneered, saying, "Although I, Xia Xuesheng, haven't traveled the martial world for nearly twenty years, your cunning schemes can't fool me. You both arrived at the entrance of Rouge Valley at the same time, and both wanted to find out who the real killer of Wen Shi was twenty years ago? Is there really such a thing as..." "Isn't it a coincidence?"

The purple-robed scholar, Zhong Yu, stroked his beard and smiled, saying, "Although I, Zhong, am an unknown figure in the martial world, I am confident that I have never lied. If the sorceress doesn't believe me, shall I swear an oath to heaven?"

The rouge-clad sorceress's long hair rippled slightly, her eyes gleaming. She threw her head back and burst into laughter, saying, "Since you are not that woman's companion, then forget about swearing an oath! However, do you want me to tell you who the mastermind behind Wen Shi's murder is? That's impossible!" She

paused for a moment, then added, "Originally, I wouldn't let you leave so easily. Considering you haven't yet entered my Rouge Valley, I'll spare three of your lives to leave Mount Jiuhua." She paused

again, then turned to Qiu Miaoxiang and said, "Xiang'er, let's go back to the valley!" With that, she swayed her shoulders, her clothes fluttering, and she was already airborne.

In a flash, she was already dozens of feet away.

Although Qiu Miaoxiang's lightness skill was slightly inferior to her master's, she was still incredibly fast and followed her master.

Seeing the master and apprentice leave, Bao Hong grew anxious. He sprang into action and gave chase, but he couldn't possibly catch up with the Rouge Witch.

In his desperation, he shouted, "Damn it! Old woman, wait! I have something to say!"

Before his shout had even faded, the Rouge Witch and her apprentice had vanished.

The scholar in purple sighed and said, "I've already said it: to find out who killed Wen Shi from the mouth of this cold, eccentric, and utterly merciless monster is no easy task!" With that, he frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

After a moment—he slowly continued, "Strangely, a woman came two meals ago, also asking about this matter. Who is this woman?"

Bao Hong, seeing that he couldn't catch up with the Rouge Goddess and her apprentice, had already retreated and said, "Damn it! Who cares who she is? The immediate problem is how to get into Rouge Valley and force the old woman to tell the truth." He paused

for a moment, then added, "Damn it! I'll go and force my way into Rouge Valley, even if it costs me my life, I'll force her to tell the truth."

The scholar in purple bowed his head in thought, remaining silent.

Poison Rose smiled slightly and said, "I also think there's no other way. I'll accompany my husband into the valley; I'm not afraid of that old monster!"

The scholar in purple nodded and said, "Alright, I'll wait for you outside the valley. It's said that many masters from various sects have gathered at Mount Jiuhua to search for and besiege that female demon, Poison Rose. Perhaps I can glean some clues about this matter from these masters. You should hurry!" After a pause, he added, "However, you must be extremely careful!"

Bao Hong cupped his hands and laughed, "Wow! A dwarf crossing the river—don't worry!"

He then bid farewell to the scholar in purple, Zhong Yu, and walked side by side with Poison Rose into the depths of the secluded valley.

Bao Hong and Poison Rose walked for about the time it takes to eat three meals.

Suddenly—the scenery changed abruptly, and they saw—the secluded valley had ended, and ahead were five peaks surrounding a wide basin.

The basin was filled with lush pines and bamboos, a verdant expanse stretching as far as the eye could see, a scene of utter tranquility!

Poison Rose pointed to the basin and said, "We've already explored the deepest part; ahead lies a basin. We haven't reached Rouge Valley yet. Perhaps there are houses in that lush basin. Let's go there first and ask around, see if anyone knows where Rouge Valley is."

"Wow! The Rouge Goddess Xia Xuesheng and her apprentice, since they've appeared nearby, Rouge Valley can't be far. Perhaps that incredibly beautiful basin is in Rouge Valley."

Poison Rose gazed at the basin and said, "Whether it's Rouge Valley or not, let's go check it out first!" With that, she led the way, rushing towards the verdant, lush forest of the basin.

The two walked around the basin.

But—the forest was deserted; there wasn't a soul in sight. Poison Rose frowned and said, "This place is extremely beautiful. From a distance, it looks like a mountain village, but there's not a single person in sight. It's such a pity to see such a beautiful place."

Bao Hong said, "Damn! We've already penetrated deep into the heart of Jiuhua Mountain. How can ordinary people live in such deep mountains and marshes?" He paused

for a moment, then added, "Damn! Not to mention anything else, just the venomous snakes and ferocious beasts alone make it impossible to guard against them..."

Before his words had even faded, suddenly—the sound of giant wings flapping in the wind echoed from the dense, lush bamboo forest.

Then—a pair of crimson eagles soared into the air, flapping their wings and flying over Bao Hong and Poison Rose's heads, heading northeast.

"Huh!—" Poison Rose exclaimed in surprise, "Strange! All eagles in the world are mottled, so why are these eagles not only pure white with feathers painted with rouge, making them look extremely beautiful, but also incredibly large, several times larger than ordinary eagles? What kind of strange birds are they?"

As she spoke, her beautiful eyes were fixed intently on the rapidly flying strange eagles...

Suddenly—her eyes froze on one spot, as if she had discovered something?

Bao Hong's heart skipped a beat, and he followed Poison Rose's gaze.

He saw—where the two peaks met in the northeast, covered with lush green bamboo, and behind the bamboo, a small mountain pass was faintly visible.

Poison Rose noticed, and Bao Hong also discovered the hidden mountain pass. She whispered, "Husband! Let's go take a look. That pass is quite well hidden; it's hard to spot unless you're very observant."

Bao Hong turned and smiled slightly, saying, "Wow! If I'm not mistaken, entering that pass leads to Rouge Valley, where (Old Cha) lives!"

Poison Rose smiled and said, "Your guess was right. Those two enormous, crimson-colored eagles disappeared into that mountain. Let's go see!" With that, she swiftly reached out with her right arm, grabbing Bao Hong's left hand. Her white satin embroidered trench coat fluttered in the wind, and together they displayed their lightness skills, rushing towards the mountain pass.

In an instant—the two arrived at the bamboo forest.

They slowly pushed through the bamboo, entered the pass, and rounded a bend, revealing a valley flanked by two cliffs.

The valley was less than five feet wide. After about twenty or thirty feet, it turned to the right, with sheer cliffs rising abruptly on both sides, making the situation extremely treacherous. In late autumn, the valley wind was biting cold.

Bao Hong walked along, shaking his head and sighing, "Damn! This godforsaken place is dangerous enough. If there are hidden weapons, rolling stones, and logs at the top of the cliffs, even the best martial arts master would have a hard time getting through!"

Poison Rose Yun Niang smiled and said, "Rolling stones and logs are small, so those with decent lightness skills can dodge them. The real problem is that burning firewood might be thrown down from above at either end of the valley; we'd be roasted chickens."

The two had already turned two corners while talking.

The narrow valley was quite deep and long, winding left and right. The two ran quickly for a while, turning countless corners, but still hadn't escaped the valley.

After walking for a while, suddenly—the valley split into three. The middle path led straight back to where they had come from, while the two bends on the left and right wound their way into the towering mountain walls. It seemed impossible to tell how deep or how far away they were.

Poison Rose felt that this three-way intersection was a bit strange, so she stopped and stood in the middle of the intersection, frowning and deep in thought, as if she was thinking about something extremely important!

Bao Hong glanced at the situation at the three-way intersection and said, "Damn, it's like a pile of tofu plastered on a wall, isn't it? Let's go! As long as the direction is right."

Poison Rose shook her head and said, "Right now, one or two of these three forks in the road must be dead ends. We need to think carefully before we go to avoid being attacked!"

Bao Hong snorted and said, "Damn! (Old Cha) isn't Fan Lihua, who has the power to overturn seas and move mountains. I don't believe she could order this mountain to open up three valley paths?"

Bao Hong's every word and action now made Poison Rose feel a very subtle excitement deep inside. She couldn't help but chuckle when she heard his words sound a bit silly...

Bao Hong was stunned and said, "Damn! What are you laughing at? You idiot!"

"Form, disguised and arranged to confuse the people in the valley..."

Before he could finish speaking, suddenly—an extremely mournful groan drifted faintly from the cold valley wind.

However, the sound was very weak and difficult to hear if one was not paying attention.

However, Poison Rose's senses were incredibly sharp; even amidst the whistling wind and pines, she still heard that extremely mournful and faint groan.

Poison Rose paused, then turned and whispered, "Husband! Did you hear that? Someone is groaning in the valley."

Bao Hong was startled and exclaimed, "No! Wow! If someone is really groaning, then this must be Rouge Valley." Just

as he finished speaking, the mournful groan drifted back in the valley wind, but this time it was slightly louder than the previous one, so Bao Hong heard it clearly.

His heart skipped a beat again!

He glanced at Yun Niang and said, "Indeed, this person must have been injured by (Old Cha) and is trapped in this deep valley. Let's go see. If there's any hope, we'll rescue him and give us some strength."

However—there were three valleys here, and the groan was coming from one of them. Neither of them had figured it out yet, and even if they wanted to rescue the person, they didn't know which valley to enter.

Because of this question, the two stood there, straining their ears, listening intently for a while, hoping the groan would ring out again so they could determine which valley the injured person was in.

Unexpectedly—after the time it takes to drink a cup of hot tea, the groan still hadn't returned.

Bao Hong's face turned somewhat grim, and he shook his head, saying, "Damn! So much silence, the person's probably already 'hit the bucket'?"

Having heard many of Bao Hong's new phrases, Poison Rose Yunniang couldn't help but ask, "Husband! What does 'hit the bucket' mean?"

Just then, suddenly—a groan drifted over.

Although Bao Hong was speaking, the two hadn't relaxed their focused listening, so the groan was exceptionally clear.

Then—without prior agreement, the two simultaneously swayed and ran towards the valley to the right, following the sound.

Turning a corner, they indeed found a person lying on the ground in the valley.

The person was completely buried from head to toe in the valley, covered only by the withered grass and decaying leaves, with only half their head visible. If not for the faint, pitiful groans, it would be difficult to recognize them as human, even without careful observation.

The two rushed over, brushed away the withered grass and decaying leaves, and saw their face clearly.

Bao Hong was stunned!

The person buried under the rotting leaves was none other than the beautiful and graceful Sima Jiaojiao.

There were no visible wounds on her body, only a continuous flow of slightly purplish-black blood from her mouth. Her eyes were slightly closed, her face was deathly pale, and she was barely breathing; she was on the verge of death.

Both Poison Rose and Bao Hong were exceptionally intelligent and quick-witted; upon seeing the injuries, they immediately knew that she had been struck by the "Cairo Palm" technique of the shaman Xia Xuesheng, and that her condition was extremely serious.

Poison Rose sighed softly and said, "She's so badly injured, and who knows how long she's been lying in this valley. I'm afraid she's beyond saving."

She paused, then added, "The 'Heavenly Net Palm' of the Rouge Goddess is indeed powerful. What Senior Zhong Yu, the Purple-Clad Scholar, said—that anyone who enters Rouge Valley will surely die under her three palm strikes—was no exaggeration."

After speaking, she turned to look at Bao Hong.

But then she saw Bao Hong, his brows furrowed, head bowed in deep thought, his expression strange. Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly stood up, stepping forward to ask, "Husband! What's wrong? Do you know her?"

Bao Hong, deep in thought, slowly raised his head upon hearing this and said, "She is Sima Jiaojiao, the Jade Maiden of Ruyun, one of the two immortals of Huangying Valley. The sorceress Rouge said that before our arrival, a woman came to ask her to reveal the true culprit who killed Wen Shi, but was repelled by the sorceress. I never imagined that woman was her!"

Although his words didn't explicitly state any deep connection between Ruyun and him, she was certainly no stranger. Otherwise, why would she risk such danger to come to Rouge Valley to investigate the events of twenty years ago for him? And how did he know she was Ruyun, one of the two immortals of Huangying Valley?

A woman's heart is inherently narrow, and Poison Rose felt a pang of sadness at this thought. A cold smile appeared on her face as she said, "Since she came to Rouge Valley and was so seriously injured because of you, shouldn't you save her?"

Her expression was forlorn, and the naturally honest Bao Hong, for a moment, didn't notice the displeasure in Poison Rose's words. He hurriedly nodded and said, "I have a Nine-Turn Pill on me. I'll give her one to try, but whether it will be effective is hard to say." As

he spoke, he took out a small jade bottle from his robes, about to open the cap and pour out the pill, when suddenly Poison Rose exclaimed in surprise, "Wait, look!"

Bao Hong was startled by the shout and turned to look in the direction Poison Rose was staring at.

What he saw made him cry out in alarm.

But then—in the valley at the corner of the path they had come from, a giant python was slithering towards them.

The python was unusually large, a rare sight even in the deep mountains and marshes; its head alone was the size of a large bucket.

Its eyes, like lamps, stared at the two, its two-foot-long forked tongue flicking in and out as it slowly approached.

Poison Rose reached out and snatched the jade bottle from Bao Hong's hand, poured out two "Nine-Turn Pills," swallowed one herself, and gave the other to Bao Hong.

Then, Poison Rose said, "The Nine-Turn Pills should be able to ward off poison. Quickly take them; this python is no ordinary creature, it's likely poisonous!"

Bao Hong took the "Nine-Turn Pills" with his left hand, put them in his mouth, and with his right hand, he pulled out two silver pellets from his pocket, secretly gathering his strength, ready to throw them.

Poison Rose raised her hand to block, saying, "This enormous black python is not only venomous but also incredibly strong. We're trapped in this narrow valley, practically in a death trap. We can't fight it

head-on." She paused, then added, "If those two silver bullets you fire miss its vital points, they won't kill it; instead, they'll unleash its ferocity, and we'll all be finished."

Bao Hong exclaimed, "Damn it! What do you want?"

Poison Rose said, "We'll escape!"

She paused again, then added, "The Shaolin monk Mingjue gave me a miraculous pill, originally meant to save you. Now, let's save her first."

With that, she returned the jade bottle to Bao Hong, reached into her robes, took the pill Mingjue had given her, bent down, and placed it into the mouth of the jade maiden lying on the leaf-covered ground. She then lifted her body with both hands and sprinted deeper into the valley, with Bao Hong following behind.

The two raced forward, reaching the end of the valley, only to be met by a sheer cliff a hundred feet high and smooth as a mirror, blocking their path.

Poison Rose sighed softly, saying, "My prediction was correct. One or two of the three valleys are dead ends, and now we're trapped in one."

She gently placed the Jade Maiden on the ground and turned to look. The giant python had already caught up, no more than three feet away.

Bao Hong, startled, clutched two gleaming silver pellets in his hand, secretly gathering his strength to strike the python's head.

Poison Rose blocked his attack, preventing him from harming the seemingly extremely vicious and venomous python.

Bao Hong glared and said coldly, "Damn it! What are you doing? This is ridiculous!"

Poison Rose said, "This kind of python is no ordinary snake. Not only is its skin thick and tough, but it is also incredibly strong. Unless we strike a vital point, it will backfire. Right now, we can only wait and see if we can escape."

As they were talking, the python swam closer by about ten feet.

Its bloody mouth was wide open, its tongue constantly flicking in and out, while it made strange hissing sounds. Its appearance was extremely ferocious and terrifying!

If the python were to flick its venomous tongue, it could injure Bao Hong and Poison Rose's cultivation levels. If the two of them did not fight the python, they would surely die a miserable death and be devoured by the snake.

Suddenly—a strange cry rang out from the blue sky.

Although both Bao Hong and Poison Rose found the cry strange, with the ferocious snake in front of them, neither of them dared to look up at the sky to see what kind of strange bird had appeared.

At that moment—the giant python suddenly raised its head, its eyes fixed on the sky, raising a third of its body upright, like a dragon about to emerge from the water.

Seeing that the python seemed to have temporarily abandoned its attack and was looking up at the sky, Bao Hong and Poison Rose were filled with curiosity and also looked up along the python's body towards the sky.

There they saw—a pair of giant eagles, entirely crimson in color, circling and soaring in the sky.

The eagles seemed to know that the python was looking at them, and then let out two strange cries, followed by a series of flaps of their wings, flying northwest.

After the eagles left, the python slowly turned around and began to crawl back the way it had come from the valley.

This sudden change left Bao Hong and Poison Rose stunned and speechless.

After a long pause, Poison Rose calmed down and said, "These two crimson eagles are the same ones we encountered in the woods outside the valley. If my guess is correct, both the eagles and the python are ferocious and venomous beasts kept by the Rouge Goddess to prevent anyone from trespassing into Rouge Valley."

She paused, then added, "Moreover, both the eagles and the python are sentient. The eagles seemed to be acting on their master's orders to stop the python from harming us and to order it to leave immediately. That's why the python withdrew from the valley after the eagles left. It seems the Rouge Goddess might want to talk to us."

"That's right! My master does indeed want to talk to Master Bao, and you are welcome to come as well."

As she spoke, Qiu Miaoxiang, the Rouge Goddess's female disciple, emerged from the corner of the cliff on the left side of the valley.

Qiu Miaoxiang's sudden appearance startled both Bao Hong and Poison Rose!

They exchanged glances, but said nothing.

At this moment—Qiu Miaoxiang arrived, her white robes fluttering. "Young Master Bao, please follow me!" she said, turning and walking towards the valley entrance.

Bao Hong's brows furrowed, and he glanced hesitantly at Poison Rose. His expression seemed to be asking if she would come along.

Poison Rose smiled and nodded, saying, "Go ahead! With me, Yunniang, here, I wouldn't dare harm a hair on your head. I'll take care of Ruyun Yunnu."

She wouldn't go herself to care for Ruyun Yunnu…

Actually, Bao Hong wasn't afraid of suffering any loss if he went, nor was he worried about Ruyun Yunnu being left unattended. Rather, he was feeling a growing affection for Poison Rose and a sense of reluctance to part.

Humans are emotional beings, and the love between men and women is the truest, kindest, and most beautiful love in the world.

Although Poison Rose Yunniang's words weren't directed at his feelings, they were enough to comfort him.

So, he smiled and nodded at her, then turned and followed Qiu Miaoxiang towards the valley entrance.

The elixir given by the monk Mingjue was indeed miraculous. After taking it, Ruyun Yunnu awoke in the time it takes to eat a meal.

She slowly opened her starry eyes, glanced at the poisonous rose crouching beside her, sighed, and suddenly called out twice, "Young Master Bao! Young Master Bao!" before closing her eyes again.

Hearing those two calls

of "Young Master Bao" brought a pang of sorrow to Yunniang's heart. A moment later—she asked, her cherry lips trembling slightly, "Is the Young Master Bao you called for Bao Hong?"

Ruyun Yunnu nodded slightly and said, "Yes, where did he go? What place is this?"

Yunniang said, "This is Rouge Valley. He went to see the Rouge Goddess. You… what are you to him?"

Ruyun Yunnu suddenly straightened her delicate body, sat up from the ground, her eyes filled with extreme concern, smiled sadly, and said, "His adversary, let alone him? If he…"

As she spoke, she stood up abruptly, turned sharply, and ran towards the valley exit.

But before she had run two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters), she suddenly collapsed to the ground with a "plop," two mouthfuls of purple blood gushing from her mouth, and she fainted again.

Yunniang moved gracefully closer to Ruyun Yunu, her gaze fixed on her pale face.

After a long while—Yunniang suddenly shed a few tears, which dripped onto Ruyun Yunu's outfit.

She wasn't crying because of Ruyun Yunu's renewed fainting; she had deduced from Ruyun Yunu's words and actions that Ruyun Yunu and Bao Hong's relationship seemed to be quite close, perhaps even deeply in love.

Since she was old enough to understand, she had never truly loved any man, and now, her first experience of love had resulted in a rival. She was heartbroken and wept.

She thought, "Ru Yunyun is severely injured and not yet fully recovered. She was overly agitated, causing her to collapse again, vomiting blood, and on the verge of death. If I were to make a slight move at this moment, my rival could be eliminated immediately… However, when Master Bao left, I promised to take care of her. If I ruin her, how will I explain it when he returns?"

So, she looked up at the patch of blue sky visible above the three cliffs, lost in thought, as if considering a very important matter… A woman's heart is narrow!

Love between a man and a woman must not tolerate the intrusion of a third party.

Therefore, after the time it takes to drink half a cup of hot tea, Yunniang's expression suddenly changed. Her face filled with murderous intent, she turned around, her jade wrist flashing, and struck out with a palm, fiercely aiming at the chest of Ru Yunyun lying on the ground.

Suddenly—a burst of energy sliced across, accompanied by a deep, resonant voice: "Miss, always leave a way out, so you can meet again later. Since she's already seriously injured and lying on the ground, if she doesn't have a deep-seated grudge against you, I think you should let it go. Why create more bloodshed!"

Chapter Fourteen:

Bao Hong followed Qiu Miaoxiang to Rouge Valley, the path winding and twisting.

They arrived at a stone house, where two burly men in yellow robes stood with swords at their sides, their expressions solemn.

Upon entering the stone house, Bao Hong was somewhat surprised!

The walls of the stone house were bare and smooth. There were no windows, only torches burning brightly in the corners, making it appear eerie and ghostly.

"Holy crap! This doesn't look like a place for receiving guests; it's like hell!"

Against the wall, on a grand chair, the Rouge Goddess Xia Xuexin sat motionless, her face grim.

Beside her stood her three disciples, all standing solemnly with their arms crossed.

Qiu Miaoxiang bowed and reported, "Bao Hong has come to pay his respects to Master." She then stepped aside and stood respectfully.

Bao Hong stepped forward, clasped his hands, and said, "Wow! I, Bao Hong, greet the Valley Master."

The shaman Xia Xuexin snorted softly, her gaze sharp as lightning, scrutinizing Bao Hong from head to toe before saying, "I've heard that Li Hou adopted you when you were young. Is that true?"

Bao Hong replied, "Wow! It's the truth! What's this 'heard' about?! Nonsense!"

The shaman Xia Xuexin said, "Then why do you have the surname Bao?"

Bao Hong said, "Wow! If he calls me his adoptive father, why share the same surname?! It's because my adoptive father is kind-hearted, allowing me to return to my ancestral lineage when I grow up, understand?"

"Then do you want to know who your biological father is?"

"Wow! What nonsense are you spouting? What child wouldn't want to know their birth parents!"

The shaman Xia Xuexin's expression changed. "So what if you know them?"

"Wow! I want to know the truth about how he abandoned me!"

“What if there was an unavoidable reason?”

Bao Hong was slightly taken aback, thinking to himself, “Wow! It seems that ‘Old Cha’ knows quite a lot. Perhaps I can find out about my background from her.” He then said, “Wow! That would be a different story.”

The rouge sorceress said, “As far as I know, your parents had an unavoidable reason for giving you to Li Hou!”

Bao Hong was taken aback again!

The shaman continued, "Your parents were both scoundrels in the martial arts world, besieged by righteous people. The reason you escaped was because your parents made a wise choice, sending you away early on. As the saying goes, 'misfortune should not be passed on to the next generation,' thus sparing your life!"

"Damn it! A son doesn't speak ill of his parents, and a dog doesn't despise its poor home. Even if your parents are wrong, it's not appropriate for a son to speak of right and wrong!"

The shaman said, "Now you know, so I don't need to say anything more."

"Damn it! Why?"

"Your parents are despised by the martial arts world, so why do you insist on asking?"

"Damn it! I want to find out the truth!"

"What if it's true? Isn't that just inviting humiliation?"

"Damn it! That's my family's business."

The shaman pondered for a moment and said, "Alright! Your father's name is Bao Zhenwu..."

Bao Hong listened quietly, knowing there was more to come.

As he listened, Bao Hong suddenly interrupted the shaman, saying, "Holy crap! Ah, this proves my parents aren't bad people!"

"The facts prove it, how can you jump to conclusions like that?"

"Holy crap! How could a kind old man like Uncle Zhong fight with bad people?"

"You're wrong about one thing."

"What thing?"

"Old Zhong is good at putting on a hypocritical face. You're a smart man with a limitless future, you should be able to see through his facade."

Bao Hong remained silent. He intuitively felt that the scholar in purple was definitely not a hypocrite, but he couldn't refute the shaman's words. Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind, and he said, "Holy crap! 'Old Cha,' can you tell me who the other scholar in purple is?"

"I can't say that."

Bao Hong's expression changed, and he was so angry that he almost jumped up, saying, "Holy crap! This proves one thing."

"What thing?"

"Holy crap! You're hiding the truth!"

Just then, suddenly, with a "boom!" a metal fence fell from the sky, trapping Bao Hong inside.

The shaman, Rouge, shouted sharply, "Kill them!"

Her three disciples immediately drew daggers from their robes, raising them to throw!

At this moment, Bao Hong was like a wild beast trapped in an iron cage, ferocious yet unable to move. His eyes were bloodshot, yet he remained as still as a mountain. Since he couldn't escape, he calmed down. Only by remaining calm could he find a way to survive and deal with the crisis. But he couldn't see any hope of escape, not even the slightest glimmer.

However, the three daggers weren't thrown. Qiu Miaoxiang stopped her three senior brothers.

"Master! We can't kill them now,"

Rouge said. "Why?"

Qiu Miaoxiang lowered her head and said, "Master should first consider whether Yunniang, who is traveling with him, is suspicious."

Rouge's cold face showed hesitation.

Bao Hong touched the iron cage, finding each bar as thick as a thumb, and couldn't budge it an inch.

"Damn it! They're blowing their own horn!"

Suddenly, a burly man in yellow robes appeared and said, "Reporting to the Valley Master, someone has invaded our valley! Please grant instructions!"

The sage, Rouge, stood up and said, "Let's go take a look!"

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The night was pitch black.

The stone house was empty. The emptiness held an immense sense of despair.

Bao Hong, like a caged beast, slumped to the ground against the iron bars.

With the opening of the door, Bao Hong's heart sank.

He closed his eyes, not wanting to see anymore. Because whoever entered meant his death was imminent.

"Master Bao!" someone called softly.

It was a woman's voice, and a very familiar one at that.

Bao Hong sprang to his feet like a spring.

He opened his eyes and, sure enough, saw a woman—it was Qiu Miaoxiang, whom he hated most.

Qiu Miaoxiang was not only anxious but also somewhat flustered.

She walked around the iron fence, pressed the handle of the chair, and "whoosh!" the iron fence rose. Bao Hong was so excited that he couldn't describe it. He said urgently, "Damn! Let's go!"

"Wait! Rushing will only make it harder to leave." Qiu Miaoxiang said, already darting to the doorway. She peered out for a moment, then bent down and carried in a corpse.

The corpse was that of a burly man in yellow robes who had been guarding the door; Qiu Miaoxiang had killed him.

"Quickly take off the dead man's clothes and put them on him." After saying this, Qiu Miaoxiang leaned against the iron fence, keeping watch.

This was indeed a good method; sneaking out was much safer than forcing one's way out.

This was the junction of two cliffs, north and west, with a stone cave about a foot wide and high enough for a person to walk through. After going in three or four feet, it turned right, the entrance of which was blocked by the cliff extending to the north; it was difficult to see unless one was right in front of it.

Bao Hong followed Qiu Miaoxiang along the narrow passage.

After going in only about ten feet, they had already turned two or three corners. Ahead was pitch black, and they didn't know how deep or long it was.

After turning two more corners, the narrow passage ended, and in front of them was a stone chamber of about three rooms. Against the inner stone wall were two glass oil lamps.

Several wicks gleamed from the clear oil in the lamp.

Qiu Miaoxiang lit the wicks and said, "It's safe here. Rest here for a few days, and I'll find a chance to send you out of the valley." She then turned and left the stone chamber. Reaching the doorway, she turned back and smiled, saying, "Remember, don't wander around. I'll bring you food when I have the chance."

Bao Hong was a clever man. Seeing the clear oil accumulated in the two glass lamps in the stone chamber, he knew it was a secret chamber in Rouge Valley.

After Qiu Miaoxiang left, he took out the "Taigong Wang Secret Manual" and carefully perused it. In the past, he hadn't taken it seriously, but this experience made him realize how inadequate he was.

"Damn! I have to work hard!"

He wasn't going to let a single word slip by. This time, he focused intently on reading the manual, gaining some understanding of martial arts techniques, but he hadn't made any progress in his movement techniques.

He didn't know how much time had passed when suddenly a figure flashed past.

Bao Hong instinctively swung his palm, but halfway through, he abruptly withdrew it, for the newcomer was none other than Qiu Miaoxiang.

She approached carrying a food box, smiling, "Starving, aren't you?"

Her words did indeed make him feel a little hungry.

Qiu Miaoxiang sat quietly beside him, watching Bao Hong eat the delicacies she had prepared, and only after he had finished did she ask with a smile, "Was this food delicious?"

"Delicious! Wow! My stomach's about to burst!"

Qiu Miaoxiang giggled, amused by his words.

Bao Hong's gaze lingered on Qiu Miaoxiang's face, quietly admiring the girl's captivating charm. Her delicate eyebrows, bright eyes, rosy cheeks, snow-white skin, and fiery lips—her laughter was like a peony in full bloom.

He looked at her for a while, feeling that her beauty was no less than that of Yun Niang, Bai Yifeng, or the Fairy Hibiscus, possessing a unique, alluring charm of a mature young woman.

After laughing, Qiu Miaoxiang looked up and saw Bao Hong staring at her. Her face flushed, and she said, "Hey! How can you look at someone like that?"

Bao Hong smiled knowingly, staring at her without saying a word.

Qiu Miaoxiang, feeling wronged, could no longer hold back and angrily retorted, "Look! Look at your big head! Which part of me..."

Her words were cut short as Bao Hong wrapped his arms around her neck, pressed his lips to hers, and gently kissed her.

Bao Hong was a clever man; how could he not see Qiu Miaoxiang's affection? Gratitude should be expressed through action, and this was the best way to show it.

Love between men and women is truly subtle and unpredictable. Since that first meeting with Bao Hong, Qiu Miaoxiang had been captivated by his every move.

Her passion, usually suppressed and reserved with her senior brothers, surged forth uncontrollably once someone opened her heart. Slightly breathless, she automatically parted her lips and extended her tongue.

Four lips pressed together, sucking hard, their lips pressed tightly together, airtight. Saliva exchanged, passion surging.

That unique scent of a young girl was incomparable to any expensive perfume.

She gently pressed her body against his, slowly shifting, nestling her body against his arm, her breasts pressed against his arm.

Her eyes were slightly open, her cheeks flushed with spring. Although Qiu Miaoxiang hadn't drunk any alcohol, she was undeniably intoxicated, her drunken state adding to her allure.

Bao Hong, having entered the world of martial arts and experienced many erotic scenes, was young and vigorous, and could hardly resist such provocation.

At this moment, Qiu Miaoxiang's youthful body was at his mercy, drunken and dazed, incomparably beautiful.

Especially her skin, smooth as warm jade, felt incredibly soft to the touch. As Bao Hong caressed her, he felt a surge of heat, and his manhood, surprisingly, became erect, pressing firmly against her triangle. A surge of passion ignited, desire intensified, and without restraint, he pulled off Qiu Miaoxiang's top.

Her breasts, smooth and lustrous like jade, were revealed. His fingers moved swiftly, gently caressing and kneading, the sensation endless. Bao Hong swallowed hard, secretly exclaiming, "Wow!"

A young girl's breasts are incredibly sensual; how could they withstand the forceful caresses of a man? In her drunken, alluring state, Qiu Miaoxiang giggled. This innocent and natural expression of a young girl was also endearing. Bao Hong echoed her, pressing his lips to hers and sucking, while his hand already explored her hidden vulva.

Qiu Miaoxiang was aroused, her blood rushing, her vulva overflowing with blood, unbearably itchy, as if a thousand ants were crawling inside.

"Oh...oh..." Qiu Miaoxiang's face flushed red, her breath quickening as she cried out.

Hearing her moan, Bao Hong's heart pounded wildly. Qiu Miaoxiang needed it so much...this was something he hadn't anticipated.

He quickened his pace, stimulating her entire body until it tingled and itched intensely inside. Suddenly, she clamped her legs together, her vaginal muscles involuntarily contracting, and she started to wet herself.

"I don't want to! Stop it! Ouch...ouch..." Qiu Miaoxiang, driven to desperation by Bao Hong's touch, involuntarily pushed his hand away, but inexplicably grabbed his already erect penis and tried to shove it down her body...

Seeing that she hadn't even taken off her skirt, Bao Hong chuckled, "Wow! Don't be so impatient! You haven't even taken off your skirt, how can you..."

Qiu Miaoxiang panicked, forgetting that she hadn't taken off her skirt. Hearing Bao Hong's words, she blushed, grabbing his penis with one hand and unbuttoning her skirt with the other.

"Damn! What if someone barges in here?"

"No way, I can't wait any longer. You're the one who provoked them, and now you want to back out?"

"Damn! Since you're so eager, I have no choice but to comply, but I don't have any experience doing it standing up like this."

Qiu Miaoxiang was just that impatient. She grabbed his "little brother" with her slender hands and wouldn't let go. She used her lotus feet to lift up her skirt that had fallen to the ground and said, "You don't need anyone to teach you this. Just lie down!"

Bao Hong did as she said and lay down on the skirt she had lifted up and spread on the ground, looking down at her crotch.

He saw a tuft of fine hair in her mysterious place, and a long slit in the middle of the petals. There was also a layer of transparent liquid on the petals, like dew on a flower.

Although Bao Hong had seen three or four women, none of them could compare to hers. He not only blinked his eyes at that little peach blossom paradise, but also kept drooling.

Seeing Bao Hong lie down, Qiu Miaoxiang noticed his erect penis bouncing proudly high, and a strange itch stirred in her heart. She

straddled his lap, suddenly sitting on his thighs, guiding it towards her vagina. At the same time, she shifted her weight slightly forward, and the penis slid in. Qiu Miaoxiang couldn't help but groan, "Ouch...it hurts!"

Bao Hong chuckled inwardly, "Damn! You're asking for trouble. You think you can handle 'my little brother' so easily?!"

But he pretended to be compassionate, saying, "Since it hurts so much, don't play around!"

Qiu Miaoxiang's desire was too strong; she wouldn't give up so easily. Holding onto his "little brother," she wouldn't let go, crying out, "I heard the first time is a little painful, but it'll pass, and then it'll be endlessly enjoyable!" She paused,

then added, "Especially right now, my pussy is incredibly itchy. If I don't relieve it, the fire will burn me to death. I'll endure the pain, you try again!"

Bao Hong smiled and said, "Damn! Your thing is so small, and it's your first time. My little brother is so thick and long, can you handle it?"

"Oh, don't talk nonsense! Just push it in, it's so itchy inside!"

Bao Hong looked at her and said, "Damn! It's really itchy inside?"

"Oh, don't ask, just push it in." As she spoke, her hips automatically thrust forward again.

But the "mushroom head" was already inside. She frowned, her eyes watery, her lips tightly clenched, as if in great pain, yet she dared not cry out.

Seeing her suffering, Bao Hong knew he had to help her overcome this ordeal; if he let her do it herself, she might falter. So, without a sound, he thrust his hips upwards, and with a "whoosh," penetrated more than three inches deep.

"Ouch...it hurts..." Although Qiu Miaoxiang was skilled in martial arts and very strong, under the rapid thrusting of "Little Brother," while the pain was intense, the intense itching inside was unbearable.

But she was strong-willed; in this state of passionate desire, she wouldn't give up because of the pain. Besides, the itching inside felt like thousands of ants crawling, an unbearable itch, so she twisted her hips and thrust forward again, letting out another "ouch."

The "stick" had already penetrated five inches deep, and the hymen had been broken, with vaginal fluid mixed with virgin blood flowing from the opening.

Bao Hong knew immediately that the hymen was broken; in his experience, once this "fortress" was captured, conquering the rest would be much easier.

At this moment, Qiu Miaoxiang felt both pain and itchiness—a truly unbearable sensation, both painful and unpleasant to discard.

She was tightly closing her eyes, enduring the pain, trying to experience a bittersweet pleasure,

when suddenly Bao Hong's large buttocks thrust upwards, and with a "whoosh," his thick "little brother" completely penetrated her forbidden zone. Qiu Miaoxiang felt a throbbing pain mixed with an indescribable pleasure. Sitting on Bao Hong's lap, she didn't take the initiative, quietly savoring the sensation.

Seeing that she had stopped crying out in pain, Bao Hong asked softly, "Wow! Does it still hurt?"

"It's a little swollen, try moving it a bit!" Bao Hong twisted his hips slightly, and a pleasant, rhythmic "sizzling" sound came from their point of contact.

Qiu Miaoxiang's beautiful eyes were tightly closed, and she was moaning softly, sounding like a cry of pain, or perhaps a happy moan.

Bao Hong found it extremely pleasing, and his penis began to rub faster inside her vagina, feeling incredibly comfortable and happy.

After a while, he heard Qiu Miaoxiang moaning "Ouch...oh..." repeatedly, her hips swaying in rhythm with Bao Hong's movements.

Bao Hong, being an experienced man, knew that this girl's ordeal was over, so he let his penis move freely, thrusting in and out.

"Mmm...oh...so beautiful...so wonderful...my good brother...oh...I never imagined that heaven...would bestow upon me...such pleasure..."

Bao Hong throbbed for a while, feeling the ministrations inside her incredibly pleasurable and exquisite.

After drinking the nectar, the ministrations seemed to grow even thicker, filling her vagina completely, and with every sway and movement, a beautiful sound emanated.

At this moment, Qiu Miaoxiang had reached her most blissful and ecstatic moment. She swayed her body, moaning incessantly, "Mmm... Oh... Beautiful... So beautiful... Faster... Faster..."

They played with abandon, high-spirited and exhilarated, forgetting everything else...

Qiu Miaoxiang cried out, "Mmm... Oh... Hold me tighter... Oh... Ah... So beautiful... So good..."

"Damn, you're having fun, aren't you? I'm still early!" Bao Hong tightened his grip, holding her plump buttocks tightly, his own hips grinding against hers, his penis swirling inside...

"Good... So wonderful... Press tighter and rotate... Oh... So good... So wonderful... I'm dying of pleasure..."

Bao Hong felt incredibly comfortable, a surge of heat flowing through him, indescribably pleasurable.

At the same time, she involuntarily shivered, and her fluids leaked out.

Now, both felt utterly exhausted, their bodies weak.

Her head rested on Bao Hong's shoulder, motionless, both panting heavily, their hearts pounding.

Qiu Miaoxiang experienced her first taste of lovemaking and felt immense pleasure, while Bao Hong also savored a different kind of flavor.

Their beauty was boundless, and their encounter lasted a full two hours.

Even after the climax, they remained embracing.

Inside the cave, spring was in full bloom, while outside, tensions were palpable.

Poison Rose Yunniang was trying to eliminate her rival, Ruyun Yunyu, but unexpectedly, someone interfered, causing her to fail at the last moment.

The sudden appearance of someone to meddle in this matter was truly unexpected.

Yunniang had no time to retreat, and she abruptly turned her body to avoid the approaching person's palm strike, but her own palm strike towards Ruyun Yunyu had already deflected to the left, causing the withered grass on the ground to rot and fly in all directions.

When the newcomer finished speaking, she was already standing a few feet away, her eyes fixed on him.

She saw that the newcomer was an elderly man who looked to be in his seventies, with a youthful face and white hair, a slender figure, and a kind face with a hint of majesty. She was momentarily stunned!

She smiled faintly and said, "Forgive my poor eyesight, I do not recognize you, sir. May I ask your name, and also your relationship with her?"

The old man's white eyebrows twitched slightly, and he said, "I am Yu Zhen, also known as Nan Tian Yi Yan. This seriously injured young lady has no connection with me whatsoever. I merely wish to advise her not to commit further killings!"

Nan Tian Yi Yan was indeed one of the most extraordinary figures in the martial arts world of this era. Although Poison Rose had not been in the martial arts world for long, she had heard many stories of the martial arts world.

Suddenly, an idea struck her. Her two dark eyes darted around in her long eyelashes, and she smiled faintly, saying, "So it is Senior Yu, Yun Niang has been disrespectful!" She

paused slightly, pointed to the jade-like woman on the ground, and said, "If she were that ruthless female demon, Poison Rose, seriously injured and unconscious on the ground, what do you suggest, Senior Yu?"

"Oh?" Nan Tianyi Yan was startled, exclaiming in surprise, "Poison Rose has only been in the martial world for three years, yet she has already killed countless people, her crimes are extremely heinous. If this woman is indeed that female demon, she deserves her fate. Not to mention you, young lady, even this old man would take advantage of her unconscious state to kill her with a single blow, to avenge the countless innocent souls who died under her poisonous flowers..."

Before he could finish speaking, Poison Rose Yun Niang laughed sweetly, interrupting him, "Since Senior Yu says so, then that's even better. Although she is seriously injured, she is not dead. How to deal with her is entirely up to Senior Yu. Yun Niang has important matters to attend to and cannot stay any longer, so I will take my leave!" With that, she swayed her lithe body and was already three zhang away. Then,

with two leaps, she disappeared around a corner of a cliff.

Poison Rose ran out of the dead end and stood at the fork in the road, pondering for a moment.

She believed that this valley path must lead to Rouge Valley, and decided to take it, determined to find the Heart-Nourishing Cliff and meet Master Bao before nightfall.

However, after running for the equivalent of two meals' worth of time, she still hadn't found the exit.

She saw towering peaks on both sides, sheer cliffs, barren and smooth as mirrors, making it impossible for her, no matter how skilled she was, to climb. She

continued walking for a while. Suddenly, she saw a dense clump of hanging vines on the right side of the valley wall, shading a section of the cliff face about seven or eight feet in diameter.

Apart from this vine, the entire valley wall was exceptionally smooth, without a single pine tree or protruding rock, which made Poison Rose feel somewhat strange.

But she didn't doubt the smooth cliff and the only vine, and simply quickened her pace, continuing forward.

She thought as she walked, "No matter how deep or far this valley is, there will always be a way out..." Sure enough

, she hadn't gone far when a valley entrance appeared ahead.

A surge of joy welled up within her, and she quickened her pace, walking with incredible speed.

In moments, she reached the entrance to the path and stood outside.

A quick glance around made her freeze! She cried out in surprise, "What...what's going on?"

It turned out that after running out of the entrance, she found herself still standing at the fork in the road.

This valley path circled the foot of a towering peak, leading in from the fork and out again...

It was getting late, and Poison Rose felt a pang of anxiety, yet also a strange mix of amusement and exasperation. She thought, "That old hag is indeed living up to her reputation. Just from this bewildering valley path, she's clearly a master of many secrets..."

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Poison Rose's mind!

Where did that giant python and the Rouge Witch's disciple, Qiu Miaoxiang, come from? And where did they go?

There must be something fishy going on here!

She was a very meticulous person, and this sudden thought aroused her suspicion…

So, she swiftly swayed her delicate body and re-entered the valley, heading straight for the clump of hanging vines.

Reaching the vines, she looked up and carefully examined them. Sure enough, she found traces of a giant python and a person passing through on the vines. This only deepened her suspicions.

Such a narrow valley was hardly suitable for such a gigantic python to lurk; it must have crawled in from somewhere else.

Since there were traces of a giant python on the hanging vines, the key lay in these vines…

Having this suspicion, she naturally wanted to imitate the python and climb the vines to see if there was another world above…

“Perhaps the Nourishing Heart Cliff is on this towering peak!” But then she thought, “What if my deduction is wrong and I accidentally enter the python’s lair? I’m afraid I’ll die. However, to find Bao Hong, I have to risk everything, even a mountain of knives and a forest of swords. Besides, now that I’ve seen him, I have an excuse.” She

would lie to Bao Hong, saying that Nan Tian Yi Yan had mistaken Ru Yun Yun Nu for the poisonous rose they were searching for and had killed her with a single blow in that deadly valley.

In this way, not only would Bao Hong give up on Ru Yun Yun Nu, but she could also live happily ever after with Bao Hong, traveling the world together. It was truly a win-win situation.

In her mind, Ru Yun Yun Nu and Bao Hong Ding must be in love. Otherwise, why would Ru Yun Yun Yun Nu risk coming to Rouge Valley to investigate the authenticity of the Purple-Clad Scholar and retrieve Tian Feng Yun's belongings?

However, the truth was not as simple as she thought.

But as the saying goes, those involved are often blinded, while bystanders see things clearly. This thought of Poison Rose made her increasingly happy.

Suddenly, she gathered her inner energy and, using both hands and feet, slowly climbed up the hanging vines.

After climbing to about thirty feet, the vines ended, revealing a cave about six or seven feet in diameter, pitch black inside, its depth unknown.

The hanging vines extended from the cave, dangling down to the ground of the valley.

She hesitated for a long time, standing at the cave entrance for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, before finally relying on her skill and courage, protecting her chest with her left hand and her body with her right, she slowly stepped into the cave.

After walking about two feet forward, she turned right. Because the cave was winding and dark, sunlight couldn't penetrate, making it extremely dark—pitch black.

She walked alone in the cave for what felt like three meals' worth of time, turning countless corners, when suddenly she saw a glimmer of light ahead.

Overjoyed, she quickened her pace and ran forward.

After turning two more corners, she indeed reached the exit.

Suddenly, the scenery before her eyes completely changed. She found herself standing in a valley, filled with fragrant grasses and red flowers, ancient pines and green bamboos, and a babbling brook—a scene of exquisite beauty!

Overjoyed, she unconsciously murmured to herself, "This valley is indeed beautiful, but I wonder if it's the Rouge Valley where the Rouge Goddess lives?"

With a joyful heart, she climbed vines and stepped on stones, slowly running down the cliff face.

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