On the way out, I passed a medicinal herb field and saw a person squatting on the ground weeding the field.

The figure looked familiar. Qi Rong walked closer and saw that it was Mu Dong.

He squatted down and watched Mu Dong carefully weeding and removing insects with a small hoe, and casually said, "I didn't realize you were so interested in herbs."

Mu Dong then noticed Qi Rong's arrival and gave him a harmless smile, "Brother-in-law, it's you."

Qi Rong carefully considered the words "brother-in-law," her face beaming with joy as she chuckled and scolded, "You little rascal."

Mu Dong put down his hoe and said seriously, "These herbs are like babies. They must be carefully nurtured to grow strong and be useful." He looked up and recalled, his tone somewhat emotional, "When I was young, I often went up the mountain to collect herbs. I can't say I'm an expert on herbs, but I know a little bit about them. Sometimes when I was injured during cultivation, I would collect herbs to treat myself."

Qi Rong listened quietly to him finish speaking, and then helped him remove insects from the herbs.

Mu Dong was working diligently. Qi Rong looked at him for a moment and then casually said, "By the way, Senior Zhuge's injuries haven't fully healed yet. He needs a few rare herbs. To save him completely, I plan to go and find them for him."

Mu Dong looked at him, "Do you need my help?"

"No need. Just tell Qinghe the truth if she asks, and tell her not to worry, I'll be back soon."

Mu Dong asked curiously, "Aren't you going together?"

Qi Rong shook her head, "No need, I can handle this little thing."

Mu Dong had no doubts and readily agreed.

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The night was filled with dew and stars, and dark clouds floated around the crescent moon, obscuring most of its bright light.

At night, Yangqu Mountain is secluded and tranquil, like an old man who has forgotten the affairs of the world, sleeping peacefully here.

Dozens of meters away from the mountain, the mist was thick, and the spiritual energy transformed into countless threads, like a thin veil that fell down and enveloped the entire Yangqu Mountain.

This barrier is invisible to cultivators with insufficient cultivation, but it is exceptionally clear in Qi Rong's eyes.

He stood up and looked up at the mountain, his eyes filled with an unstoppable determination to succeed.

With a slight movement of his feet, he stepped forward. As he moved, the birds and beasts around him began to stir, their cries echoing endlessly through the calm yet eerie night.

A flock of bluebirds flew in from nowhere, forming a V-shape and flying in an organized and orderly manner over Qirong towards Yangqu Mountain. However, they could not get past the barrier. Before they could even get close to the barrier, they were instantly cut in half by the fierce winds that turned into blades.

Qi Rong narrowed her eyes, raised her hand to dispel the terrifying power, and saved the other birds.

The bluebirds immediately flew away from the barrier, but they were unwilling to leave. After much hesitation, they decided not to seek death and lingered in the air for a long time before finally departing.

Qi Rong slowly walked into the barrier and stopped two meters away from it.

The flock of bluebirds had not been venturing into the mountains for the first time. Qi Rong discovered the remains of many birds and beasts not far from the barrier, many of which were still fresh.

Inside the barrier, there was no living creature, only lush green trees. Outside the barrier, birds were rampant and life was scarce, so it's no wonder they were desperately trying to break through the mountain.

As midnight approached, Qi Rong did not delay any longer. He formed a hand seal, and spiritual power surged forth. The red spiritual light slowly expanded, spreading outwards from Qi Rong as the center.

The night was illuminated by the red light, like hellfire. Such a powerful spiritual energy fluctuation moved through the darkness as if walking on flat ground, without attracting any external danger. Perhaps anyone who saw it would just think that someone had broken through a bottleneck and successfully advanced.

The spiritual light quickly enveloped the entire Yangqu Mountain, and the gentle power dispelled the biting wind. Under the attack of the red light, the barrier was quickly broken.

Qi Rong relaxed, but the next moment her eyes suddenly darkened. After the barrier disappeared, a new seal appeared. The area was not as wide as the previous one, but the power was even stronger!

His eyes sharpened, and he lightly touched the ground with his toes, leaping into the air and landing in the very center above Yangqu Mountain. Under the illumination of the spiritual light, he could see the barrier outside the mountain, which had as many as ninety-nine layers from the outside to the inside!

Beneath its feet lies the slumbering Yangqu Mountain, its ninety-nine layers of barriers forming an indestructible protective shell, providing it with an unparalleled sense of security, preventing any living creature from getting any closer.

Qi Rong stood above him, his expression even more resolute than before.

He's not one to give up easily; once he's here, he's determined to get it.

With a swift movement, Qi Rong landed on the ground, her dark blue clothes spotless.

He sat cross-legged, slowly closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, his eyes had turned crimson. His dark hair fluttered in the wind, obscuring the strange mark between his brows. A red light enveloped his body, and behind him, one could vaguely see a huge red fox with fiery eyes and nine swaying tails, a sight that was earth-shattering and awe-inspiring.

The next moment, Qi Rong suddenly spread her arms and waved her palms to the sides to gather strength. Instantly, the red fox behind her transformed into several foxes that rushed around and spread out around the mountain. The red foxes transformed into human form and sat cross-legged like Qi Rong, gathering strength to attack the barrier together.

The valley was quiet.

After an unknown amount of time, the dawn quietly broke.

The morning dew was heavy. Qinghe opened the door, stretched, wrapped her coat tighter, and walked towards Qirong's room.

Surprisingly, there was no one there.

She was puzzled. In her memory, Qi Rong would never be out of his room so early in the morning, unless he was making breakfast for her.

Thinking this, Qinghe took a few steps to the kitchen. There were very few people in the kitchen, and Qinghe glanced around but did not see that familiar figure.

"Where did you go?"

Someone bumped into her from behind. Qinghe turned around and saw Zhuge Changdeng, who was also yawning and lazily wearing an overcoat.

He opened one eye and squinted at Qinghe, "So early, here for lunch?"

Qinghe shook his head. "Find someone."

Zhuge Changdeng pointed at her with a sly look on his face, "Oh, looking for your little husband."

Do you know where he went?

Zhuge Changdeng scratched his head and recalled, "He went to see my father yesterday, and then I don't know what happened. What, he didn't go back?"

Qinghe's expression darkened.

Seeing her like this, Zhuge Changdeng suddenly realized, "Not coming home at night, could it be that you went to a secret rendezvous?" The more he thought about it, the more likely it was. "I'm telling you, you'd better keep a close eye on him. What woman wouldn't like a man like Qi Rong? If someone else snatches him away, you'll be crying."

Qing ignored his advice and left the kitchen with a heavy heart.

To be honest, ever since Qi Rong's accident, she has had a knot in her heart, and she is always worried about him. She doesn't know why she feels this way. Perhaps it is a woman's intuition that makes her feel that Qi Rong's injuries are not so simple.

She had never asked him about the matter of the Lu Yuan Dan; he wouldn't tell her unless she asked. Qi Rong clearly didn't want to tell her now either, but he had no choice but to consider it carefully.

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