Chen Qingqing wasn't idle either, constantly searching for the best shooting angle.
As she moved, she continuously fired crossbow bolts at the scorpion, but most of them were deflected by the scorpion's hard exoskeleton.
Only a few left faint marks on the scorpion's exoskeleton.
Driven even more mad by Chen Qingqing's attacks, the scorpion ignored Chu Jiuqing and the others, brandishing its poisonous needles and fiercely stabbing at Chen Qingqing.
Chen Qingqing dared not be careless, dodging left and right, skillfully avoiding the scorpion's deadly attacks time and time again.
"Little Fish, I'll distract it. You guys find an opportunity to attack its eyes." After saying that, Chen Qingqing raised her crossbow and shot the arrow at the scorpion.
Enraged, the scorpion brandished its venomous stinger and chased after Chen Qingqing.
Chu Jiuqing seized this excellent opportunity, drew his sword, and leaped towards the scorpion.
This time, he was extremely fast.
The scorpion sensed the movement behind her and was about to turn around when Chu Jiuqing's longsword was already in front of her.
Seizing the opportunity, Chu Jiuqing used all his strength to stab the scorpion's left eye with his longsword.
The scorpion let out a sharp hiss, its entire body trembling violently. It turned its head angrily, its other eye filled with murderous intent as it stared at Chu Jiuqing.
Then its tail rose high, and a stream of green venom sprayed towards him.
Chu Jiuqing drew his sword and quickly dodged.
Taking advantage of the moment when Poison Scorpion was distracted, Chasing Wind leaped into the air, and with a whooshing sound, his long sword pierced straight into Poison Scorpion's other eye.
With a piercing scream, the giant scorpion's body slowly collapsed to the ground, convulsing continuously, before becoming still in a short while.
Startled, the little scorpions scattered and fled, disappearing in moments.
Everyone collapsed to the ground, panting heavily.
Chu Jiuqing knew that the secret passage was more dangerous than he had imagined, and he had to find the exit as soon as possible.
"We shouldn't stay here any longer, let's leave quickly."
Chen Qingqing also realized that there were many potential dangers in this place, and quickly nodded, "Yes, let's hurry forward."
No sooner had she finished speaking than Zi You's ghostly voice rang out again.
"You little brat, I really underestimated you. You actually managed to kill my Netherfire Scorpion! You damned thing, if I don't tear you to pieces today, I'll be letting down my dead Ink Spider and Netherfire Scorpion. You'd better wait to die!"
Chen Qingqing scoffed disdainfully, "Zi You, don't think you can scare us with a few bugs. The devil is one foot tall, but the Tao is ten feet tall. You have your clever plans, but I have my countermeasures. Show us what other tricks you have up your sleeve!"
"You brat, you've got some nerve. I'll see how long you can keep up this arrogance."
"Alright, I'd like to see what other skills you have." Chen Qingqing said, signaling to Chu Jiuqing to use the sound to determine Zi You's location. As long as she was killed, the danger in the secret passage would be eliminated.
Chu Jiuqing understood immediately and was about to take a step forward...
Zi You burst into wild laughter, "You brat, stop with your little tricks! I'm right in front of you now, come and chase me if you dare!"
Chu Jiuqing was furious. "Zi You, if you have the guts, come out openly and honestly. Stop hiding and using underhanded methods in the dark."
"Is Your Highness Prince Ning afraid? If you kill this wretched girl now and agree to be with me, I will immediately save you from hell. But if you insist on your way, what awaits you is an even more terrifying and exciting experience: eating your flesh, drinking your blood, and watching your companions die bit by bit, while you are powerless to stop it..."
"Zi You, you female demon, come out and face your death!" Chu Jiuqing was furious, but there was nothing he could do.
Zi You burst into wild laughter, "Hahaha... Your Highness Prince Ning is truly ruthless! Since you are heartless, don't blame me for being ungrateful. If you want to kill me, come and chase me!"
Chen Qingqing knew that Zi You was not lying. Since she had gone to such lengths to lead Chu Jiuqing into the secret passage, it meant that she had made thorough preparations here. Who knew what dangers might arise ahead?
She lowered her voice and reminded her, "Xiaoyu, you need to calm down. Don't fall for her tricks. We'd better be careful."
Chu Jiuqing took a deep breath and nodded in agreement.
The group proceeded cautiously, and after about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Zhuifeng noticed a protruding stone on the wall.
Driven by curiosity, he shook it vigorously. "Your Highness, this stone seems to be movable. Could this be the exit?"
Chu Jiuqing stopped and looked at it carefully. "Take the stone down."
Chen Qingqing found the square stone rather strange and was about to stop him when Zhui Feng pulled it out with both hands.
"Everyone be careful!" Chen Qingqing hurriedly shouted a reminder.
Upon hearing this, the group didn't have time to think and instinctively dodged backward.
But after waiting for a long time, there was no movement from inside the cave.
Zhui Feng breathed a sigh of relief, "Miss Chen, you are being too cautious. There should be no danger."
After saying that, he went closer and peeked inside. He saw something emitting a red glow rushing towards him, which startled him so much that he screamed and took several steps back.
"Is there something inside?" Zhui Feng had barely finished speaking when an animal the size of a cat ran out of it.
Just as Chu Jiuqing was about to stab it with his knife, the thing ran into the depths of the secret passage and disappeared without a trace in a moment.
"What was that just now?" Zhui Feng asked.
Zhu Yue shook her head. "It looks like a cat, but its eyes are glowing red, or it looks like a giant rat!"
"Come on, give me a break. Your rat is that big." Zhui Feng retorted.
Chen Qingqing couldn't see what it was, but she was certain that it was definitely not a kind thing.
"Everyone be careful, there seems to be something else inside!" Chu Jiuqing shouted a warning as he thrust his sword at the thing that was rushing out.
When everyone looked down with their torches, they saw that it really was an enormous rat.
Zhu Yue nudged Zhui Feng with her elbow, "See? I told you so!"
Zhui Feng was shocked. "This place is too strange. Everything is bigger than I expected."
Chen Qingqing knew danger was imminent and she had to leave as soon as possible.
Just as he was about to speak, Xiao Jie's notification sound rang again.
"Master, please note that this rat is called the Western Regions Skeleton-Eating Rat. When fully grown, it can grow to over two feet long."
Their fur is coarse and stiff, like steel needles; their ears, though small, are exceptionally sensitive, capable of detecting extremely subtle sounds.
Once a companion spots prey, it will quickly emit a distinctive call to summon the nearby swarm of rats.
In no time at all, thousands upon thousands of rats would swarm in and devour their prey, leaving only a pile of bones.
They got their name from their fondness for gnawing on animal carcasses.
Its claws are incredibly sharp, allowing it to easily dig caves and climb cliffs. Most terrifying of all are its sharp fangs; once bitten, it won't let go, no matter how hard you try.
Chen Qingqing felt a chill run down her spine and subconsciously looked around. "Xiao Jie, are these big rats poisonous? Do they attack people?"
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