readytorunbook Chapter 155 What medicine is sold in the gourd?
Chapter 155 What medicine is sold in the gourd?
Zhuang Yu felt the ground beneath his feet tremble slightly, and a strange energy fluctuation came from the depths of the earth, like a sleeping giant beast turning over.
He frowned, a sense of unease rising in his heart.
This fluctuation was completely different from the spiritual energy he had sensed before; it was filled with violence and agitation.
The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and the originally fresh scent of grass and trees became dull. A faint smell of sulfur permeated the air, irritating his nasal cavity.
"Young Master, what's wrong?" Wang Yao noticed Zhuang Yu's unusual behavior and asked with concern.
She noticed that Zhuang Yu's expression had become serious, and his eyes were filled with vigilance.
Zhuang Yu took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "This spiritual vein... seems a bit off." His voice was deep and powerful, with a hint of barely perceptible tension.
He slowly squatted down, placed his palms on the ground, closed his eyes, and carefully felt the vibrations coming from underground.
The fluctuations grew stronger and stronger, as if something was about to burst forth from the ground.
He could even feel a burning sensation spreading up his arm, causing him waves of burning pain.
"Young Master, your hand..." Wang Yao exclaimed in surprise. She saw that Zhuang Yu's palm had turned red, as if it had been burned by a hot iron.
Zhuang Yu abruptly withdrew his hand and stood up.
"Let's go take a look," Zhuang Yu said in a deep voice, his tone filled with unwavering determination.
"Young Master, this is too dangerous. Let me go and investigate first," Wang Yao said worriedly.
Zhuang Yu shook his head and said, "No need, we'll go together." He didn't explain much, but simply held Wang Yao's hand tightly.
The various forces watching from afar were all taken aback upon seeing this.
They originally thought Zhuang Yu would go alone, since acting alone would be more flexible and make it easier to escape unscathed in this situation.
Unexpectedly, he brought Wang Yao along, which surprised them greatly.
"What's this kid up to?" Tian Yuanzi squinted.
Elder Feng also frowned, feeling that Zhuang Yu's actions had a deeper meaning.
"Could it be... that he discovered something?" Lingxiao Sect disciple A said in a low voice, his tone full of worry.
"Never mind, let's follow him and see what happens," said Disciple B. He firmly believed that Zhuang Yu was hiding some secret, and that capturing him would bring them great benefits.
Various forces secretly followed, and Zhuang Yu, with Wang Yao, headed deeper into the spiritual vein.
Just then, Zhuang Yu suddenly stopped, turned around and looked behind him, a meaningful smile playing on his lips. "Everyone, aren't you tired after following us for so long?"
As soon as Zhuang Yu finished speaking, several figures emerged from the shadows. They were Tian Yuanzi, Elder Feng, and several disciples of the Lingxiao Sect.
They clearly hadn't expected Zhuang Yu to discover them, and their faces showed surprise.
However, the surprise was fleeting, replaced by a fierce killing intent.
"Hmph! Now that we've been discovered, don't blame us for being impolite!" Tian Yuanzi sneered and made the first move.
He quickly formed hand seals, and a black light shot out from his hands, heading straight for Zhuang Yu.
Almost simultaneously, Elder Feng and the disciples of the Lingxiao Sect also made their moves, unleashing a barrage of magical treasures and spells upon Zhuang Yu like a storm.
They had clearly planned this all along, intending to take advantage of Zhuang Yu's distraction and capture him in one fell swoop.
However, Zhuang Yu seemed to have anticipated this.
The moment they made their move, golden lights suddenly shone around them, forming a huge light shield that enveloped Zhuang Yu and Wang Yao.
This is a warning system that Zhuang Yu set up in advance; it will be automatically triggered once someone gets close.
"A mere trick!" Tian Yuanzi scoffed disdainfully, increasing his spiritual power output.
The black light struck the golden light shield, producing a deafening roar. The light shield trembled violently, but it never broke.
"You think you can ambush me with this little skill? You underestimate me!" Zhuang Yu sneered. He stopped playing defensively and started attacking.
He moved his hands rapidly, and streaks of golden sword energy shot out from his fingertips, tearing through the night sky like lightning and heading towards the attackers.
"Ah!" A scream rang out as a Lingxiao Sect disciple was struck by sword energy, his body pierced through, and he collapsed to the ground, his fate unknown.
The others were startled by this and retreated, not daring to approach rashly.
They hadn't expected Zhuang Yu to be so strong, easily injuring one of their companions.
The surrounding trees rustled and fell as the powerful spiritual energy shook them, their leaves fluttering down as if trembling in response to Zhuang Yu's power.
Tian Yuanzi's face was gloomy. He made his move again, this time taking out his natal magic weapon—a black longsword.
The longsword exuded a chilling aura, and the surrounding temperature seemed to drop several degrees.
"Boy, prepare to die!" Tian Yuanzi roared, brandishing his longsword and slashing at Zhuang Yu.
Elder Feng and the remaining Lingxiao Sect disciples launched another attack, unleashing a torrent of spells and magical artifacts upon Zhuang Yu.
Zhuang Yu dodged Tian Yuanzi's attack with a flash, then pushed off with his feet and shot out like a cannonball, instantly arriving in front of Elder Feng.
He threw a punch, which struck Elder Feng squarely in the chest.
"Pfft!" Elder Feng spat out a mouthful of blood, his body flew backward, and crashed heavily to the ground.
Wang Yao watched nervously from the side, her hands clasped tightly together, her palms sweaty.
Zhuang Yu did not stop. He flashed again and appeared in front of another Lingxiao Sect disciple. He struck down with his palm, and the disciple died instantly.
“The unusual movement of this spiritual vein seems to be…” Zhuang Yu dodged Tian Yuanzi’s attacks while observing the surrounding situation. Suddenly, he seemed to have discovered something, his eyes narrowed, and he said in a deep voice.
The violent fluctuations of spiritual energy crashed against Zhuang Yu like waves, and Tian Yuanzi's sinister laughter echoed in his ears: "Like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, you overestimate yourselves!" The black sword energy clung to him like a maggot, relentlessly pursuing him.
Despite being seriously injured, Elder Feng still struggled to his feet and directed the remaining disciples to attack from the side.
Zhuang Yu felt immense pressure, like a small boat adrift in a raging storm, on the verge of capsizing at any moment.
While fending off the attacks, he tried his best to sense the changes in the spiritual veins.
Amidst the chaotic fluctuations of spiritual energy, there seemed to be a strange pattern, subtly echoing the rhythm of Tian Yuanzi and the others' attacks.
Is it...
Zhuang Yu was shocked, and a bold guess emerged: these people's attacks were actually aggravating the abnormality of the spiritual veins!
Just then, Tian Yuanzi seized the opportunity when Zhuang Yu was distracted, and his black longsword, carrying a sharp sword aura, pierced straight into Zhuang Yu's back.
At the critical moment, a figure stood in front of Zhuang Yu.
"Wang Yao!" Zhuang Yu's eyes widened in horror.
Wang Yao let out a muffled groan as her petite body was blasted away by the sword energy, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of her mouth.
"You..." Zhuang Yu's heart was in turmoil. He could no longer think about the spiritual vein issue. He flew over and caught Wang Yao, holding her tightly in his arms.
Wang Yao's face was pale, but she forced a smile: "Young Master, I'm fine..."
A warm feeling welled up in Zhuang Yu's heart. He gently stroked Wang Yao's cheek, lowered his head and kissed her forehead, and said softly, "Silly girl, why did you do that?"
Wang Yao smiled weakly: "Protecting you, young master, is Yao'er's duty..."
Zhuang Yu's eyes were slightly red. He took a deep breath, gently placed Wang Yao on the ground, and then slowly stood up, exuding a cold killing intent.
He raised his head, his gaze sharp and cold as he stared at Tian Yuanzi and the others, his voice deep and menacing: "You will all die!"
Suddenly, an ancient jade pendant appeared in his hand, emitting a faint golden light...
The jade pendant in Zhuang Yu's hand is called "Dingling Jue," a treasure he obtained from a mysterious space.
At this moment, the jade pendant emitted a dazzling golden light, and a vast, ocean-like surge of spiritual energy swept out, instantly enveloping the entire area.
Under the suppression of this power, the raging spiritual veins gradually calmed down, like a tamed wild beast.
The trembling earth stopped shaking, and the sulfurous smell in the air gradually dissipated.
Tian Yuanzi and the others were stunned by this sudden turn of events. They felt an invisible pressure binding them tightly, making it impossible for them to move.
Elder Feng's face turned deathly pale. Even the usually composed Lingxiao Sect disciple A showed a look of horror at this moment. The flying sword in his hand hummed, but he was unable to break free from the binding force of that invisible power.
Zhuang Yu felt a little calmer as he sensed the power of the Spirit-Stabilizing Jade.
This power, though formidable, did not originate from him personally, but rather from the ancient power contained within the Spirit-Stabilizing Jade.
He could sense that this power was being rapidly depleted and wouldn't last much longer.
He glanced at everyone, a cold smile playing on his lips: "What? Not so arrogant now?" Tian Yuanzi and the others looked grim, but dared not utter a word in rebuttal.
In the face of absolute power, any conspiracy or trickery appears pale and powerless.
Zhuang Yu ignored them and focused his attention on the spiritual vein.
He discovered that although the abnormal movement of the spiritual veins was temporarily suppressed, the violent energy was still surging deep underground, like a volcano about to erupt.
He understood that this was only a temporary solution and that a complete solution needed to be found as soon as possible.
As the light of the Spirit-Stabilizing Jade gradually dimmed, Zhuang Yu knew that time was running out.
He looked at the spiritual vein, his eyes resolute...
"Yao'er, take good care of yourself."