Chapter 70 Jiangnan Action Heart
The golden dragon sword in her hand trembled slightly, a strong wind swept under her feet, her skirt fluttered, and if she was not careful she would stagger a few steps in the wind.
Luo Qingling turned to look at Bai Rushue and the other three behind her. They all had serious expressions on their faces and were holding their magic weapons, as if they were facing a powerful enemy. Bai Rushue nodded slowly at her, flicked the whisk in her hand, and her whole body exuded a Taoist aura.
"Thunder soldiers and generals, sweeping across the universe, the three souls return to kill the evildoers, the seven spirits follow me to suppress ghosts and gods, anyone who dares to disobey, thunder and bang--" Luo Qingling's palms were facing the sky, spiritual energy gathered on her head, she half-closed her eyes and imitated Qin Yanheng's appearance.
"Set up the formation—"
In the blink of an eye, a strong wind blew up, instantly blowing half of the rocket into the sky.
Right in the center of the rocket group, Qin Yanheng suddenly opened his eyes. He turned his head abruptly to look in the direction of Luo Qingling, his red eyes staring straight at the beautiful figure.
His thin lips moved for a moment, but it was unclear what he was saying.
It was the early stages of the formation. Luo Qingling didn't know any magic, and if she hadn't possessed the Golden Dragon Sword, she wouldn't have even had a chance to save the people. Her mind was now preoccupied with how to break through the volley of rockets that trapped Qin Yanheng.
"Mrs. Luo..."
"Mrs. Luo!"
"My wife—"
Countless voices called out to her, and Luo Qingling could tell they were the ghosts of the orphaned girls she and Qin Yanheng had helped before. She looked around, only to see wisps of white spirits drifting in the darkness—they were the ones she had summoned with the formation she had just cast.
The souls knew Luo Qingling's thoughts, and after being summoned, they flew straight towards the rocket group. Even if they would be killed if they were stabbed, they were determined to save the person who had helped them.
Amidst lightning and thunder, heavy rain fell from the sky. Several souls surrounded the top of the rocket group and stopped the arrows flying from all directions.
Qin Yanheng finally had a chance to catch his breath.
"Young Prince—" Luo Qingling called out, trying to keep Qin Yanheng awake.
Inside the formation, Qin Yanheng nodded after hearing Luo Qingling's voice, then covered his chest and coughed a few times. He curled the corners of his mouth, supported himself on the ground with one hand, and slowly stood up.
"Don't worry, I won't die."
For some reason, Qin Yanheng's clear voice inexplicably appeared in Luo Qingling's ears. The voice was a bit contemptuous, which was very much in that person's style.
"I'm a little injured and can't handle this damn rocket by myself. Madam Luo, can you help me?" Qin Yanheng had a smile on his face, and his thin lips opened and closed.
The voice appeared in Luo Qingling's mind again, as if she was the only one who could hear it.
Obviously, Qin Yanheng had long known about the connection between the two. He was not surprised at all that Luo Qingling could hear his thoughts. He opened his mouth and said, "After we solve this formation... ahem, I'm going to eat Jade Dew Dumplings when I get back."
It’s already this late and you’re still thinking about eating!
Luo Qingling stamped his feet anxiously and shouted, "Little Prince, hurry up! I can't hold on any longer!"
"good."
Qin Yanheng's tone changed, with a hint of doting in it.
After saying that, Qin Yanheng's face suddenly turned cold. He spread out his right palm and turned it slightly. Spiritual energy gathered in his palm. He opened his thin lips slightly and muttered something.
The next moment, a golden light burst out from his body, shooting straight into the sky, instantly extinguishing the surrounding rockets into ashes.
The sky full of flames turned gray in the blink of an eye, and the soul that Luo Qingling had just summoned to suppress the arrow also disappeared, and silence returned to his ears.
The two looked at each other from a distance across the ground full of rockets.
Luo Qingling couldn't help but think of the moment when Qin Yanheng set up the formation just now. She saw a stone falling from the sky and landing on the earth.
She knew that it was the gold and jade marriage stone, and she also understood that the gold stone was Qin Yanheng, and the other jade stone was herself. The golden dragon sword that had previously bound them together was the fate between the two.
After the Golden Dragon Sword's bond disappeared, it didn't mean the two of them were no longer destined to be together, but rather—
"I am moved."
Luo Qingling looked at her hands and murmured softly, but no one could hear her.
Because she was moved, she no longer needed the Golden Dragon Sword to force her and Qin Yanheng together.
In the dark night, the immortal energy and the demonic energy were fighting against each other. The four Taoists gathered behind him. The four of them used their spiritual energy to protect Qin Yanheng and Luo Qingling in the formation. Bai Rushue shouted loudly and forcibly intercepted the last rocket.
"Don't let it escape!"
Qin Yanheng didn't care about the serious injuries on his body, rushed out of the formation, and then jumped on his horse to catch up with the rocket that was trying to escape.
"Young Prince, you're still injured!" Luo Qingling also mounted his horse and followed behind Qin Yanheng. "Didn't you just say you wanted to eat something... something? Why are you chasing after this arrow without caring about your own health?"
"Once the problem is solved, bring Yu Lu Tuanzi back to Beijing!" Qin Yanheng's voice floated over from the front.
What does this have to do with anything... Luo Qingling was still in shock at this moment, not understanding why Qin Yanheng was still thinking about eating Yu Lu dumplings when he was about to die. It was just a dumpling, how could it be so delicious?
"Madam Luo, Young Prince Qin, wait for me, this old man—" Bai Ruxue and the other three followed and interrupted Luo Qingling's thoughts.
The rockets above his head were flying around aimlessly. Qin Yanheng smiled contemptuously, waved his sleeve and threw a tracking talisman at the arrows above his head, then squeezed his legs against the horse's belly and leaned over to catch up.
Everyone ran for several miles without stopping, until the surrounding scenery became a little familiar, and then Qin Yanheng slowed down.
"This is..." Luo Qingling caught up with him and looked up at the familiar mountain in front of him.
"Xiaoyun Mountain, Shenling." Qin Yanheng narrowed his eyes, but could not force a smile at the corners of his mouth.
A hidden cave appeared in front of them. Qin Yanheng dismounted and walked in first. The cave was brightly lit, but empty. It was obvious that the people inside had already left.
Luo Qingling walked forward quickly, but saw Qin Yanheng standing not far in front of him, with his back to everyone, not saying a word.
"Your Highness..."
Before Luo Qingling could finish her words, she was stunned by the scene before her.
The stone walls were covered with Buddhist shrines, and the candles around them emitted a pale light. The moment the two stepped into the cave, they kept flickering, as if they had life.
"This is a soul lamp." Qin Yanheng's voice was cold.
"Soul lamp?"
Behind the two of them, Bai Rushue shouted in surprise. He rushed forward to get a clear look at the soul lamps that had fallen to the ground, but was pulled back by Qin Yanheng. He staggered back two steps.
"Young Prince Qin, why does this soul lamp appear in such a remote cave?" asked Qing Rudian, who was more calm.
Qin Yanheng did not answer. He just flipped his palm and spiritual energy instantly filled the entire cave.
The next moment, a white thread floated out from each soul lamp, and then condensed into a human figure in full view of everyone.
"This is... Su Lu Ning who died not long ago!" Luo Qingling said in surprise.
"Not only that, this one also looks familiar, her name seems to be something..." Bai Ruxue pointed at one of the souls, "Yes! It's Cui Susu from Hua Manlou, the woman who was transformed into a corpse demon by the evil spirit."
Different souls are floating on the soul lamps, including the unjustly killed top scholar Du Yubai, Cui Susu who died by the river, and Su Luning who died in bed due to rumors of having an affair with her lover.
Different souls float on their respective soul lamps. The only thing in common is that these souls all close their eyes and lower their heads, standing upright and floating in the air. There is not much of their three souls and seven spirits left, and they look like a defective product.
"Could the mysterious appearance of evil spirits in the capital be related to these soul lamps?" Hei Rutie broke the silence.
"Who is so cruel?" Bai Ruxue continued.
Luo Qingling did not speak. She had already noticed that something was wrong with Qin Yanheng. She took a deep breath, walked forward, gently pulled Qin Yanheng's sleeve, and spoke softly.
"Your Highness..."
Before he could finish his words, someone suddenly put his arm around his shoulders, and then he fell into a strong and warm embrace.
The man rested his chin on the top of her head, and his warm breath rushed towards her. Luo Qingling was stunned for a long time, then slowly put her hands around Qin Yanheng's waist. She didn't say anything, just stood there and let Qin Yanheng hold her.
Just as Luo Qingling moved his feet, the four Taoists looked at each other and quietly retreated.
Everyone knows that the man in the bright yellow brocade robe whose soul is fluttering on the soul lamp in the center of the cave is the prince Qin Moshu who died suddenly for no reason three years ago.
The prince had a very good relationship with Qin Yanheng during his lifetime. The two brothers often sneaked out of the palace to drink and watch the moon, and galloped on horseback on the official road. Apart from their status as royal family members, they were no different from brothers from ordinary families.
After the death of the prince three years ago, Qin Yanheng lived a negative life and could not accept the death of his brother. Even though he did not believe that the prince would die suddenly in bed, Qin Yanheng could not find any evidence to prove that the prince was murdered, so he had to deceive himself for three years.
How could Qin Yanheng bear it when he suddenly saw his most beloved brother's soul scattered in front of him?
"Luo Qingling..." Qin Yanheng sniffed, his voice trembling slightly. "I've already accepted the fact that my brother died suddenly. I also know that someone must have murdered him, but the truth is so blatantly laid out before me that I can't control my emotions."
Qin Yanheng's body was shaking slightly. Luo Qingling felt a pang in her heart when she heard it. She patted his back gently and comforted him softly.
"No matter what, the death of the prince is a foregone conclusion. The most important thing right now is to find out who made the soul lantern and clear the name of the prince." Luo Qingling spoke in a low voice with a warm tone.
"Besides, I will always be with His Highness until..."
"No matter how time passes, we will never be separated." Qin Yanheng interrupted Luo Qingling and continued.
Luo Qingling was stunned for a moment, and suddenly didn't understand what Qin Yanheng meant. What she actually wanted to say was that she would accompany him to solve this matter, but why... why did Qin Yanheng suddenly give her a promise, as if promising her that they would never be separated.
Could it be that she misunderstood?
While she was lost in thought, the hand around her shoulder suddenly tightened. Qin Yanheng seemed to be impatient because he had not received Luo Qingling's reply. He tilted his head against her shoulder and spoke in a low voice.
"What's the matter, Madam Luo, don't you want to stay with me forever?" Qin Yanheng said in an unhappy tone.
"No...no." Luo Qingling answered subconsciously.
Of course she did think about it. She now understood her feelings for Qin Yanheng, but the two of them were not in a proper relationship now. Wouldn't it be a bit hasty to talk about being together for the rest of their lives?
Someone chuckled in her ear, as if guessing what she was thinking, and Luo Qingling's cheeks turned red.
He was teasing her!
Luo Qingling was so angry that she slapped Qin Yanheng on the chest, then took the opportunity to jump back two steps, her hands on her hips: "Young Prince, why are you still being so shameless here instead of rushing to investigate the matter of the soul lamp?"
"Okay, check."
Qin Yanheng looked at Luo Qingling, who was pretending to be serious, and his depressed mood immediately dissipated a lot.
However, it was indeed a huge matter that the prince was turned into a soul lantern. Luo Qingling also knew that Qin Yanheng was just deliberately playing with her for a while in order to make her less worried.
Now that Qin Yanheng's emotions have gradually calmed down, it's time for the two of them to set off.
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