northernbook Chapter 320 Not Afraid of Any Difficulties
Chapter 320 Not Afraid of Any Difficulties
Thus, they resolutely embarked on the arduous journey to find the thousand-year-old snow ginseng. Along the way, they encountered countless unimaginable hardships and dangers. Towering, steep, and precipitous mountains loomed before them, and they climbed them using both hands and feet, each step fraught with peril, a single misstep threatening to send them plummeting into an abyss; in the dense, secluded jungles teeming with thorns and swirling miasma, various unknown venomous creatures and ferocious beasts posed a constant threat of deadly attack.
But they did not flinch. With unwavering will and mutual trust, they forged ahead through countless obstacles. Finally, in a secluded and hidden valley, Dongfang Wan'er keenly sensed a faint spiritual light emanating from a thousand-year-old snow ginseng. Her heart leaped into her throat. She cautiously approached, then carefully plucked the incomparably precious ginseng. Without a moment's delay, she swiftly prepared an antidote and fed it to Ye Jiuchen.
As the medicine gradually took effect, the hateful restriction within Ye Jiuchen's body melted away completely, like snow melting in the warm sun. His body slowly regained its former vitality, and he regained his health. Ye Jiuchen gazed affectionately at Dongfang Wan'er, and the two smiled at each other, a smile filled with the joy of surviving a calamity and a love for each other that had deepened and become even stronger. They knew that having gone through this life-or-death ordeal, their relationship was now unbreakable, and no difficulty could ever separate them again.
After regaining his health, Ye Jiuchen and Dongfang Wan'er embraced for a moment before discussing their next plan. They knew that since the enemy had secretly planted a restriction, they would never give up easily, and an even greater crisis might be quietly approaching.
"Wan'er, we owe you a great debt this time, but we must take the initiative to find the mastermind behind this, or we will never have peace again." Ye Jiuchen's gaze was cold, and his eyes revealed murderous intent.
Dongfang Wan'er nodded slightly and said softly, "I understand. Judging from the method of the restriction, this is definitely not the work of an ordinary person. We need to start with the clues about this thousand-year-old snow ginseng. Perhaps we can find some clues. After all, such a rare item must have an unusual origin."
After some discussion, the group decided to split into two groups. Ye Jiuchen led a group to investigate the unusual forces in the martial arts world recently, while Dongfang Wan'er, accompanied by several trusted confidants, disguised themselves and headed to a mysterious black market, where information was readily available and they might be able to find out the origin of the thousand-year-old snow ginseng.
When Dongfang Wan'er and her companions arrived at the black market, they found it a chaotic mix of people, with shouts and cries of vendors mingling together. She carefully navigated the crowd, and through her exceptional intelligence and alertness, she finally learned from an old medicine dealer that the thousand-year-old snow ginseng had appeared near the stronghold of a mysterious organization.
Following this clue, Dongfang Wan'er and her companions quietly approached the stronghold. However, as soon as they got close, they were discovered by the enemy's sentries and instantly surrounded. Dongfang Wan'er inwardly cried out in alarm, but remained calm on the surface. She looked around and found a weak point in the enemy's encirclement, so she whispered to her companions, "I'll draw them away in a moment, and you take the opportunity to rush out and go back to inform Jiu Chen."
Having said that, Dongfang Wan'er used her lightness skill to rush towards the enemy's encirclement. The soft whip in her hand moved like a nimble snake, flipping up and down, instantly attracting the enemy's attention. Her companions then took the opportunity to break through the encirclement.
Dongfang Wan'er fought and retreated, eventually being forced to the edge of a cliff. Seeing this, the enemy thought she had nowhere to escape, so they slowed their pace, their faces showing smugness. Dongfang Wan'er suddenly turned around, took out a smoke bomb from her bosom, and threw it forcefully at the enemy. Taking advantage of the smoke, she quickly searched for a place to climb on the cliff edge.
Fortunately, she discovered a hidden path leading down to a concealed cave. Inside the cave, Dongfang Wan'er unexpectedly found confidential letters from the enemy, detailing their conspiracy and next steps.
Just as she was about to leave, the enemy had already caught up with her. Dongfang Wan'er remained calm in the face of danger. She used the terrain of the cave to maneuver against the enemy, while simultaneously casting spells to trigger the mechanisms in the cave, temporarily trapping the enemy inside.
In the end, Dongfang Wan'er successfully escaped the enemy's pursuit and reunited with Ye Jiuchen, carrying crucial intelligence. Based on the intelligence, the two meticulously planned a counterattack, successfully thwarting the enemy's plot and resolving the crisis. From then on, peace was restored to the martial arts world, and their love story became a legendary tale.
Upon receiving the message from Dongfang Wan'er's companion and learning that she was trapped, Ye Jiuchen's eyes instantly turned icy cold, and a raging fire burned in his deep eyes, as if it could ignite the surrounding air.
"Pass on my order: immediately gather all forces and rush to the scene of the incident at full speed!" Ye Jiuchen's voice was deep and authoritative, yet it could not conceal his anxiety and worry. He flashed forward, rushing towards the direction where Dongfang Wan'er was trapped, his robes fluttering in the wind, as if trembling with his master's anxiety.
Along the way, Ye Jiuchen was extremely anxious. Images of the dangers Dongfang Wan'er might encounter kept flashing through his mind, each one like a sharp blade, deeply piercing his heart. His steps became increasingly hurried, almost turning into a black streak of light, not daring to stop for even a moment.
When Ye Jiuchen arrived near the cave where Dongfang Wan'er was trapped, he frowned as he looked at the scene before him. The enemy had completely surrounded the cave, heavily guarded, like an impregnable fortress. But he did not hesitate for a moment. A resolute look flashed in his eyes, and he whispered to his men who were rushing to his aid, "Listen to my command. Attack the enemy with all your might and rescue Wan'er at all costs."
Having said that, Ye Jiuchen took a deep breath, his internal energy surging wildly, a faint black light emanating from his body, like a demon god from hell. He moved swiftly, rushing towards the enemy's encirclement like a ghost, his longsword instantly drawn, bringing a cold glint. Wherever he went, enemies fell, their blood staining the land red.
Ye Jiuchen had only one thought in his mind: to find Dongfang Wan'er as soon as possible and ensure her safety. He rushed into the cave without regard for anything else, calling out repeatedly, "Wan'er! Wan'er! Where are you?" His voice echoed in the cave, filled with anxiety and deep affection.
Finally, deep within the cave, he saw the figure that haunted his dreams. Dongfang Wan'er looked slightly disheveled, but thankfully was unharmed. Ye Jiuchen rushed forward and embraced her tightly, as if holding the whole world within him.
"Wan'er, don't be afraid, I'm here." Ye Jiuchen's voice trembled slightly, filled with relief and lingering fear after surviving the ordeal. At this moment, he secretly vowed never to let Dongfang Wan'er fall into any danger again, and to protect her with his own life.