After the meal, Xu Yuehuai heard strange noises coming from the back mountain of the Prince's Mansion.
Xu Yuehuai and the others cautiously approached the strange-sounding area.
All around, the roars of ferocious beasts echoed like deep thunder, resonating in everyone's hearts. Yet, it was precisely this unusual clamor that awakened their courage and determination to explore the unknown.
"Everyone be careful, everything here is unusual," Xu Yuehua warned in a low voice, her gaze fixed intently on the rock in the center of the valley that emitted a faint blue light.
The light shone like a dazzling star in the night, resembling both a gem carefully sculpted by nature and a key containing endless mysteries, inspiring imagination.
"Blue rose... There's actually a blue rose vein here!" Qi Guze's voice revealed undisguised shock.
“It seems that the unusual behavior of these beasts is inextricably linked to this blue rose stone vein.” After a moment of contemplation, Xu Yuehuai decisively issued an order: “We must collect samples as soon as possible, while remaining highly vigilant to prevent any unforeseen events.”
With the order given, the group sprang into action. Several artisans skilled in mineral identification carefully dug into the blue rose quartz, while the others intently surveyed their surroundings, ready to respond to any unexpected situations that might arise.
However, just as they were working diligently and methodically, an even more ferocious roar suddenly came from all directions. The beasts that had previously only growled seemed to be summoned by some mysterious force, and they all converged on the blue rose stone vein in the center of the valley with overwhelming force.
"Oh no, they're here!" a soldier exclaimed.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a quick glance, a resolute glint in their eyes. They knew that these beasts had gone mad in their struggle for the Blue Rose Stone. If they didn't stop them in time, not only would their mission fail, but they might also face a life-or-death crisis.
"Prepare for battle!" Xu Yuehuai commanded, and her inner power surged forth, transforming into sharp sword energies that attacked the charging beasts. Qi Guze also moved like the wind, weaving among the beasts; with each strike of his sword, a beast fell to the ground.
Both sides were incredibly brave and evenly matched!
As the fight progressed, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze gradually discovered that the power of these beasts seemed to be growing stronger and stronger, and some of them had even exceeded the range of ordinary beasts.
"These beasts... they've been enhanced by some kind of power!" Xu Yuehuai was shocked. She realized that there must be a much bigger conspiracy behind this.
"We're here! Your Highness, Your Highness, step back!" Yan Qing led a squad of elite soldiers out of the dense forest and resolutely joined the battle.
With everyone's concerted efforts, the enhanced beasts were finally defeated one by one.
After the battle, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze returned to the palace exhausted and wounded, carrying with them the precious blue rose stone sample. However, their hearts were filled with doubt and unease.
"The unusual behavior of these beasts, and the sudden appearance of that blue rose stone vein, must have some unspeakable secret behind them," Xu Yuehuai said in a deep voice, his brows furrowed.
Qi Guze nodded in agreement: "That's right, we must find out the truth as soon as possible to avoid falling into the enemy's trap."
After a heated discussion and analysis, the two decided to split into two groups: one group, led by Xu Yuehuai, would go to various sects to seek assistance; the other group, led by Qi Guze, would continue to investigate the true cause of the Blue Rose Stone mine and the abnormal behavior of the beasts.
Xu Yuehuai knew that she couldn't unravel the mysteries behind this alone. Therefore, she decided to embark on a journey to various sects to seek help from reclusive masters.
She first went to the Heavenly Sword Sect, which was closest to the Prince's Mansion.
The Heavenly Sword Sect is renowned throughout the world for its unparalleled swordsmanship, and its sect leader is a world-class figure. Xu Yuehuai believed that the Heavenly Sword Sect's strength and prestige would certainly be of assistance to her.
However, when she stepped into the Heavenly Sword Sect's mountain gate, she was met with cold treatment from the gatekeepers.
"Your Highness, the Sect Master is currently in seclusion and cannot receive guests. Please come another day."
Although Xu Yuehuai was displeased, she knew that the sect's rules could not be broken lightly. Therefore, she left a letter explaining her purpose and the urgency of the matter before departing from the Heavenly Sword Sect.
She then visited several other sects, but the results were largely the same. Either the sect leader was in seclusion, or the sect was too busy with internal affairs to attend to her request.
Despite being turned away repeatedly, Xu Yuehuai was not discouraged. She knew that although these sects appeared cold and ruthless on the surface, they all harbored a deep yearning for justice and peace. As long as she could find a suitable way to move them, she would surely gain their support.
Therefore, Xu Yuehuai decided to change her strategy. Instead of directly requesting help from the sect, she began to spread news about the Blue Rose Stone vein and the abnormal behavior of the beasts throughout the world.
She used her influence and network to quickly spread the news throughout the continent.
Soon, these messages attracted widespread attention and heated discussions. Some sects began to send people to investigate the matter, while many others chose to remain silent and observe.
In any case, Xu Yuehuai has achieved her goal—she has successfully drawn everyone's attention to the problem and forced those originally indifferent sects to face the reality.
Meanwhile, Qi Guze was also diligently investigating the true cause of the blue rose stone vein and the abnormal behavior of the beasts. He ventured deep into the dense forest, dealing with the enhanced beasts, trying to find clues from them.
After several days of tireless effort and arduous exploration, Qi Guze finally discovered the secret hidden behind it all.
It turns out that the reason these beasts became so powerful and abnormal was because they were strengthened by an evil elixir called "Beast Pill".
This elixir is made using the special energy contained in blue rose stone.
"The Beast-Slaying Pill... This pill is incredibly vicious and ruthless!" Qi Guze knew that if this pill fell into the hands of evil people, it would bring immeasurable disaster to the continent. In order to stop this potential catastrophe, he had to find the mastermind behind the Beast-Slaying Pill as soon as possible and bring him to justice.
In the dead of night, in the flickering candlelight, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze cast long shadows that shone on the mottled wall, making them appear exceptionally solemn.
"Ah Yue, this matter is of utmost importance. The rampant use of the Beast Pill will be a catastrophe." Qi Guze said.
Xu Yuehuai frowned and said, "We must destroy it completely and not let this evil force continue to spread."
Deep in a remote, untouched mountain forest, a hidden alchemy base gradually came into view.
The base's entrance was sealed off by a heavy stone door, through which a faint blue light shone, contrasting sharply with the surrounding dim environment.
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