Chapter 103: Host, your heart is fluttering with spring fever!
The moment Si Guizan suddenly became hot and trembled, and Fang Li cried out in alarm, everyone in the hall reacted with lightning speed!
The next moment!
"Who dares to challenge me!"
Shen Yunzhou's cold shout rang out. He didn't move, but the long sword "Frost Chant" in his arms emitted a sharp buzzing sound, and the fierce sword intent locked onto a thick shadow outside the window!
Almost simultaneously, Xie Chen swiftly drew his fingers, and several golden talismans flew from his sleeves, shooting towards different directions in the night sky outside the fortress!
"Whoosh—snap!"
The talisman exploded in mid-air, transforming into several blazing yet not dazzling golden orbs of light, instantly illuminating the area around the outer wall of Ji Family Fortress as bright as day!
Under the light, the monster clinging tightly to the outer wall of the fortress had nowhere to hide!
It resembled a cheetah, its entire body as black as ink, yet its fur seemed to absorb light. A twisted, single horn protruded menacingly from its head, and two eerie green flames burned within its eye sockets. Saliva dripped from the tips of its fangs, and its ghostly eyes were fixed intently on the direction of the window where Fang Li had been standing!
This demonic aura was extremely cold and sinister, almost blending into the malevolent energy of the surrounding environment. If it weren't for the warning from the Si Gui hairpin, it would have been extremely difficult to detect with divine sense alone!
"roar--!"
Its tracks were exposed, and the monster let out a sharp howl, kicked the wall with its limbs, and its whole body transformed into a wisp of black smoke that was elusive yet incredibly fast, rushing straight toward the window!
"How dare you!" Ji Kuangshi and Ji Bailie roared, their battle axes and spears already in hand, a fierce wind surging forth, but the monster's speed was beyond imagination, and it was about to break through the window!
"You beast! How dare you!"
Master Qingxuan was furious. Being the closest, his reaction was terrifyingly fast. He pointed his fingers like a sword and slashed rapidly into the void, instantly forming a complex and profound lightning pattern!
"Boom!"
A thick bolt of purple lightning appeared out of nowhere, its extremely yang and powerful aura dispelling the surrounding chill, and struck the black smoke with perfect precision!
Lightning burst forth, intense and dazzling.
The black smoke let out a mournful howl, and was mostly shattered by the power of the Supreme Yang Lightning, revealing its broken form, charred black in many places.
However, this monster was incredibly resilient. Despite suffering such a severe blow, it did not die immediately. Instead, it used the power of the lightning strike to suddenly explode into a dense cloud of dark demonic energy, instantly obscuring everyone's vision!
The next moment, a faint blood-red light seized the opportunity to disappear into the ground, like a drop of water seeping into the sand, vanishing without a trace!
Master Qingxuan stepped to the window, his divine sense sweeping across the ground, his brows furrowing: "Blood Shadow Escape? It's actually the 'Shadow Fang' refined by the Soul Devouring Sect! This thing specializes in spying and assassination, it's incredibly fast, and it can even temporarily merge with the earth's evil energy to escape, it's extremely insidious."
Although the monsters were repelled, the atmosphere in the hall became even more somber.
“The appearance of Shadow Fang means that the Soul Devouring Cult not only knows our location, but may even have discovered my disciple’s special abilities.” Master Qingxuan’s expression was solemn. “We should not stay here any longer and must act as soon as possible.”
Ji Kuangshi slammed his hand on the stone table, making the bowls and plates jump around: "I'll personally lead a team of skilled men to accompany you to Black Wind Valley! Bai Lie, take twenty wolf guards, and bring plenty of demon-slaying crossbows and talisman spears!"
Chu Yunfan said gently, "Now that I have arrived, I am willing to travel with you all and do my best."
After pondering for a moment, Master Qingxuan decided, "That's a good idea. I need to set off immediately to follow that wisp of blood-escape demonic energy to investigate its source and another possible stronghold of the Soul Devouring Sect. If we split up, we can break the deadlock more quickly."
After reaching an agreement, everyone decided to set off for Blackwind Valley the following morning.
As night deepened, Fang Li took out the Biehe Qin (a type of zither) and placed it on her lap in her guest room. After experiencing a series of upheavals, her mind was in turmoil, and she subconsciously circulated her chaotic spiritual energy, slowly channeling it into the zither.
As the chaotic energy flowed through it, the fine cracks on the zither gradually disappeared, and the entire zither radiated a warm and restrained luster, appearing even more ancient and mysterious.
"Buzz..."
Without anyone plucking the strings, they vibrated gently on their own, releasing a few ethereal and clear notes. The notes rippled outwards, gradually calming the restless spiritual energy that had been disturbed by the demonic disturbance, bringing it back to peace.
This strange phenomenon drew the attention of several people in the next room. Shen Yunzhou's hand on the hilt of his sword relaxed slightly; Xie Chen paused in his fanning motion, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes; Ji Qianqiu scratched his head and muttered, "Junior Sister plays the zither so beautifully."
Fang Li, embracing the lingering melody of the zither, unknowingly drifted off to sleep.
A dream quietly descends.
The area was shrouded in mist, resembling a celestial palace terrace, bathed in a hazy, cool moonlight. A tall, imposing figure stood behind her, his aura both chilling and familiar.
He gently embraced her from behind, his chin resting lightly on her shoulder, his warm breath falling on her ear. He took her hand, his fingertips icy yet his movements gentle, guiding her fingers to caress the cool strings…
The next moment, the scene suddenly flipped, and he reached out and gently touched her cheek. He lightly kissed her eyes, then her brow, the bridge of her nose, the corner of her lips, and then slid down to her chin, the dense, fine kisses making her blush and her heart race.
In the pitch-black room, the warm fingertips gently ignited a fire. Clothes were completely removed, and the thin calluses on the man's fingertips intentionally or unintentionally brushed against the delicate skin behind his ear.
Her chin was brushed by his hair, and for a moment, accompanied by his deep, muffled voice, the last syllable of which trembled uncontrollably.
Fang Li suddenly woke up with a start! Her heart was pounding, and her cheeks and ears were burning hot.
"Holy crap! System! I think I had a erotic dream?! And the person was just a silhouette?! Oh no!..."
[Host! Your heart is fluttering!] The system's voice was full of excited gossip. ["The Back View Hero... that aloof and ascetic aura... hmm, it looks familiar!"]
Ten thousand miles away, inside the Forgotten Dust Palace.
Ye Wuyang, who was sitting in meditation, suddenly opened his eyes. His fingertips unconsciously brushed lightly across the air, as if the faint fragrance of his hair lingered. His ears turned bright red, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up, but he forcibly suppressed it and returned to his eternally icy indifference.
The once-silent sword intent within the hall subtly shifted, taking on an indescribable gentleness.
He murmured to himself, "She...is thinking of me."
The next morning, the group assembled in front of Jijiabao Gate.
Ji Kuangshi and Ji Bailie led twenty Ji family wolf guards.
These elite soldiers were all fierce and imposing, clad in heavy leather armor engraved with runes, carrying powerful crossbows, wielding specially made demon-slaying spears, and with eyes as sharp as wolves.
The members of Tianyan Sect and Chu Yunfan were all ready.
Master Qingxuan had already left overnight to investigate.
The Ji family's wolf guards brought over giant camel-like beasts, a specialty of the northern lands. These enormous creatures possessed exceptional endurance and were better suited to the malevolent environment of the northern frontier.
The group set off again, camel bells jingling, heading towards Black Wind Valley.
The desert winds and sandstorms continued, and the team marched on in silence for about two hours.
Ling Shuang, who had been cautiously scanning her surroundings with her divine sense, suddenly changed her expression and said urgently, "Northwest direction! A large number of wolf riders are rapidly closing in! There are... a lot of them!"
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