Hanxiang was in charge of the Assassin's Hall, leading the Phantom Guards in the pavilion to carry out various missions.
Xunmei is calm and composed, decisive and efficient in handling matters, and meticulous in all aspects. When she is not in Huanyan Pavilion, Xunmei manages the affairs of the pavilion on her behalf.
"My lord, is there something important that brings you back this time?" Xunmei asked.
"There is indeed something important I need to do, and I need to go to the Ancient Demon Forest."
"My lord, you mustn't! That place is extremely dangerous. Everyone who has ever gone in has died, and we have no idea what's inside." Xunmei immediately stopped her.
“Yes, my lord, what’s so fun about the Ancient Demon Forest? It’s a forbidden area that our Illusionary Beauty Pavilion has designated.” Tinghe hurriedly added.
"I need the Phoenix Cry Dew, which is unique to the Ancient Demon Forest, so I have no choice but to go."
"Your subordinate is willing to go in place of Your Majesty," Xunmei said, kneeling down.
"I am willing as well."
Ruan Xiyan walked over slowly, gently patted their shoulders, and gestured for them to get up. "My mind is made up, there's no need to persuade me anymore."
"You all go and prepare, I will be entering the forest tonight."
Seeing Ruan Xiyan's firm attitude, Xunmei had no choice but to begin preparations.
Since we cannot change the Lord's decision, let's prepare more treasures to ensure the Lord's safety.
The Ancient Demon Forest is not far from the Illusionary Beauty Pavilion; the two are separated only by a river.
"My lord, the Ancient Demon Forest is shrouded in white mist. This spiritual artifact-level Azure Lotus Lamp can form a halo around you to help you find your way and avoid getting lost in the mist."
"And these spiritual treasures and artifacts were all crafted by Yingxue before. If the master encounters danger in the Ancient Demon Forest, simply throw them out, and their power will be immense."
"These are pills refined by Tinghe. Your Majesty should take them, just in case," Xunmei instructed worriedly.
"I understand." Ruan Xiyan accepted the items and muttered a few ice spells.
Since forming a contract with Frostfall, her spiritual power has naturally been imbued with an icy chill, making it significantly stronger than ordinary spiritual power.
As she stepped into the river, an ice crystal lotus flower automatically bloomed beneath her feet.
As she walked forward step by step, each step seemed to create a lotus flower beneath her feet, and she soon crossed the river and reached the other side.
Looking at the forest shrouded in white mist, Ruan Xiyan stepped inside.
The blue lotus lantern in his hand guides the way ahead, while the other hand holds Frostfall.
Strange noises came from the surrounding bushes. Ruan Xiyan's ears twitched, and she immediately gripped her sword more tightly.
Immediately afterwards, pairs of bright green eyes appeared in the white mist, watching the humans who had intruded into this place.
One after another, black phosphorus snakes surged up, some coiled around tree branches, others twisting and crawling on the ground, densely packed together.
They flicked their tongues and made a hissing sound that sent chills down your spine.
With a flick of her wrist, Ruan Xiyan unleashed a flash of cold light, instantly slicing the black phosphorus snake that lunged at her in two.
Instead of retreating, the black phosphorus snakes became even more frenzied at the smell of blood, attacking Ruan Xiyan from all directions.
These black phosphorus snakes have no intelligence, no fear, and are relentless. We can't afford to waste time with them here, or we'll be worn down to death sooner or later.
Ruan Xiyan's eyes sharpened. "Then let's test the power of the Frostfall Sword after breaking the third seal."
The land is frozen solid!
As the longsword was drawn, in an instant, the surrounding black phosphorus snakes were frozen in various poses, becoming ice sculptures of all shapes and sizes.
Taking advantage of the fact that the surroundings were frozen, Ruan Xiyan quickly left the encirclement of the black phosphorus snakes.
She continued on her way, not knowing how long she had walked.
The white mist in the woods gradually thinned and eventually dissipated, revealing the original appearance of the forest.
Looking at the huge ancient tree that came into view, Ruan Xiyan looked around at her surroundings, but did not show any signs of relaxation.
"Master, there's a treasure!" the wind spirit in the space suddenly spoke.
After carefully sensing the situation, she continued, "Master, strike that ancient tree with your sword."
"Are you sure?" Ruan Xiyan asked back.
With one strike of her sword, the ancient tree would be doomed.
"Master, trust me, my senses about our baby are never wrong."
Upon hearing Feng Ling's words, Ruan Xiyan slashed at him with her sword.
The ancient tree snapped in response, its thick trunk vanishing as it fell, leaving only an egg that rolled to Ruan Xiyan's feet.
The egg was about the size of an adult's head. Ruan Xiyan held it in her hand and weighed it in her hand. "It's quite heavy."
"This egg is so big, it should taste great fried."
"Master, can you please stop thinking about food all the time? It's terrifying for beasts!" Bi Qiong couldn't help but complain from within the contract space.
It remembered the first time it met its owner, who wanted to make it into braised lion's head meatballs.
The egg seemed to understand Ruan Xiyan's words, and it was so frightened that it rolled off her hand.
It then rolled around on the ground, eventually rolling behind a rock.
“Master, look how scared you’ve made them.” Biqiong shook her head.
"This little rascal, it hasn't even hatched yet, and it's already so scared. Tsk tsk tsk, it's so pitiful."
"But he really lacks courage, he needs to practice more as soon as possible." Bi Qiong changed the subject, watching the show with schadenfreude in the space.
Its previous pain and frustration can now be understood by other beasts.
"Feng Ling, could this beast egg be the treasure you were talking about?"
"That's right, Master, that's it. Don't underestimate it just because it's a small egg. It's a medicinal beast that has been extinct."
"A medicinal beast?" Ruan Xiyan looked puzzled; she had never heard of such a beast before.
"Medicinal beasts are mythical creatures that have been extinct for tens of thousands of years. Their entire bodies are treasures used in medicine, and there are even rumors that their inner cores can bring the dead back to life. Whether this is true or not is unknown."
"Medicine beasts are naturally very sensitive to the smell of herbs; they can automatically find herbs by following their scent."
"They have no offensive power, but they can emit a bewitching fragrance that lures people into a dream world without them even realizing it, allowing them to see what they most want to see at that moment."
"I never expected that this unhatched medicinal beast would have the ability to lure people into an illusion while it was still inside its shell. The ancient tree that Master saw just now was caused by that illusion."
Feng Ling said in surprise, "Medicinal beasts are treasures from head to toe, but they don't have enough strength to save their lives. They were all slaughtered ten thousand years ago. It's really strange that there is still a medicinal beast egg here."
"However, on this low-level secular continent, there is too little spiritual energy from heaven and earth to sustain the medicinal beast egg, which is why this little guy has not hatched even after ten thousand years."
“Master, you can’t lose out by contracting a medicinal beast.” Feng Ling was even more excited than Ruan Xiyan.
"Okay, got it."
Ruan Xiyan looked at the egg hiding behind the rock and gave it a kind smile. "Good boy! Come out yourself, or I'll have to go up and beat you up."
Feng Ling didn't see anything wrong with her master's tone and continued to threaten, "If my esteemed master were to take action, I'd smash your shell to pieces!"
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