“We need a pill called ‘Rejuvenating Pill,’ which can quickly restore a person’s internal energy and vitality,” Xu Yuehuai explained.
“Okay, I’ll go find it.” Bei Ye agreed without hesitation.
He knew the "Rejuvenation Pill" was of extraordinary value, but he was willing to pay any price to keep Xu Yuehuai.
As dawn broke, the outline of the temple was faintly visible through the thin mist.
Bei Ye's figure swept past like a gust of wind, leaving only a faint trail of dust. He knew time was of the essence, and his heart had already flown to the reclusive alchemist deep in the mountains.
I hope you have a safe and successful trip.
"The Ghost Doctor, whether you live or die depends on him."
Xu Yuehuai, like a tranquil lake, quietly guarded the temple. Her hands busily treated the wounds of the Ghost Doctor and the Magistrate; her fingers were nimble yet strong, every movement filled with reverence and tenderness for life.
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The night, like thick ink, quietly covered the entire valley.
Bei Ye walked alone through the quiet night.
Moonlight poured down like flowing water, filtering through sparse clouds and dappling the winding mountain road, creating a tranquil yet eerie atmosphere.
His gaze was piercing, and every step he took was steady and powerful, as if nothing could stop his determination to climb to the top.
"Awooo!"
Not far from the peak, a deep and terrifying roar suddenly broke the silence of the valley.
Bei Ye's heart tightened suddenly. He quickly looked around and saw several blurry figures leap out of the darkness like lightning. They were several ferocious wild beasts.
Their eyes gleamed with a greedy and ferocious light, as if they wanted to tear Bei Ye to pieces.
Faced with the sudden attack, Bei Ye remained completely calm.
He gripped his longsword tightly and shouted, "You beasts, don't block my way!"
With a furious shout, his sword flashed, streaking across the night sky like a shooting star.
The beasts roared and charged forward, their claws and teeth like knives, their attack fierce.
However, Bei Ye stood firm like a mountain, each swing of his sword precise and powerful.
The sound of swords clashing with claws echoed through the valley, accompanied by the roars of beasts and Bei Ye's howls, like a magnificent symphony.
As dawn approached, Bei Ye finally managed to drive away all the ferocious beasts thanks to his exceptional martial arts skills.
"Snap! Snap!"
However, just as he was preparing to continue on his way, a faint sound of footsteps once again alerted him.
Bei Ye felt something was amiss and a sense of foreboding crept into his mind.
Sure enough, several masked men rushed out from the shadows, holding gleaming weapons and staring at him arrogantly.
"This mountain is mine, these trees are mine. If you want to pass, leave your toll!" a masked man shouted arrogantly.
Bei Ye sneered, glanced at them disdainfully, and said, "If I don't stay, what can you do to me?"
Before he finished speaking, he flashed into the midst of the masked men.
The sword flashed like lightning, and in an instant, two masked men fell to the ground, struck by the sword.
"Hurry up and do it!"
"Kill him!"
The others were horrified at the sight and swung their knives at Bei Ye.
However, Bei Ye moved with ghostly ease amidst the flashing blades, each strike precise and deadly. In no time, the remaining masked men lay dead in pools of blood.
Bei Ye clapped his hands, preparing to continue forward, when he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his ankle.
He looked down and saw a venomous snake biting his ankle tightly.
Bei Ye's expression changed, and he quickly drew his longsword, slicing the venomous snake in two with a single strike.
However, the venom had already flowed into his body through the wound, and Bei Ye felt dizzy and his body gradually lost strength.
He struggled to sit up, took out a bottle of antidote from his pocket, and swallowed it.
This antidote was a special medicine he had prepared before setting off, just in case.
However, at this moment he did not know whether the medicine could cure the snake's venom.
He closed his eyes tightly, began to circulate his qi and regulate his breathing, trying to expel the toxins from his body. Time seemed to stretch on endlessly at that moment.
After an unknown amount of time, Bei Ye finally felt the toxins in his body gradually dissipate. He opened his eyes; it was already dawn.
He struggled to his feet and looked around. He saw the corpses of the masked men and beasts he had defeated lying haphazardly on the ground. A wave of emotion washed over him; he knew he had to leave this place as soon as possible, otherwise, once others discovered the commotion, things would get complicated.
Bei Ye raised his longsword and continued his ascent towards the summit.
The mountain path became increasingly steep, but he walked faster and faster.
He knew that only by climbing to the summit could he find the purpose of his journey: the mysterious Taoist temple hidden in the clouds.
Finally, as the sunrise bathed the earth in its golden light, Bei Ye reached the summit.
There stood an ancient Taoist temple, its appearance and disappearance amidst the swirling clouds and mist.
He was overjoyed and quickly quickened his pace toward the Taoist temple.
Upon entering the Taoist temple, one sees a Taoist priest sitting in meditation in the courtyard.
The Taoist priest had white hair and beard, a gaunt face, and wore a gray Taoist robe that fluttered even without wind, exuding an extraordinary and refined aura.
Bei Ye stepped forward and respectfully bowed, saying, "Junior Bei Ye greets Daoist Master."
The Taoist opened his eyes, glanced at Bei Ye, and smiled slightly, saying, "You must be tired from your journey. Please rest in your room for a while."
Bei Ye nodded gratefully and followed the Taoist priest to the guest room.
After resting in the guest room for a while, Bei Ye felt refreshed, as if all his fatigue had vanished.
He stood up, walked to the window, and opened it. Outside, he saw clouds and mist swirling around, and mountains rising one after another, as if he were in a fairyland.
"This is indeed a good place for cultivation," Bei Ye thought to himself.
As dawn broke, Bei Ye pushed open the door to his guest room and stepped onto the path leading to the Taoist priest's residence.
His heart was filled with eagerness, but when he arrived at the Taoist priest's place of cultivation, he saw the priest with his eyes closed and his mind focused, as if he had merged with heaven and earth and was oblivious to everything outside.
Bei Ye stood beside the Taoist priest, hesitated for a moment, and finally mustered up the courage to softly call out, "Taoist priest, I have a request to make."
However, the Taoist priest remained unresponsive, as if he had not heard his call.
Just as Bei Ye was about to speak again, the Taoist priest's figure suddenly blurred in the air and then disappeared, leaving only a gentle breeze brushing against his cheek.
Bei Ye stood there, stunned, a hint of surprise and confusion flashing in his eyes. He looked around; apart from himself and the Taoist priest, there was no one else in the Taoist temple.
He thought to himself, "Is the Taoist priest deliberately avoiding me?"
Bei Ye turned and left, his heart churning with turmoil. He wandered aimlessly through the Taoist temple, each step feeling heavy and powerless.
Finally, Bei Ye returned to his guest room.
He sat on the edge of the bed, his hands clenched into fists, a somber expression on his face. He knew he couldn't stay any longer; the important task awaited him. He looked up at the azure sky outside the window, a firm conviction rising within him: "I must finish this task quickly and go back to find my sister."
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