jdhmnovel Chapter 349
Chapter 349
Immediately afterward, Ye Jiuchen flashed forward like a black lightning bolt, charging towards the swarm of poisonous moths. His movements were agile and swift; the longsword in his hand transformed into a silver blur as he wielded it, the wind whistling and tearing through the air wherever it went. Sensing this sudden threat, the poisonous moths were instantly enraged. They flapped their highly venomous wings, buzzing loudly, and changed direction, swarming towards Ye Jiuchen, forming a dark cloud of poisonous moths.
Meanwhile, seeing that Ye Jiuchen had successfully drawn the attention of the poisonous moths, Dongfang Wan'er and Lu Muchuan exchanged a knowing glance and then dashed towards the Silver Star Grass. Dongfang Wan'er's eyes sharpened as she swiftly flicked several silver needles from her sleeve. The needles gleamed coldly in the sunlight, accurately striking the small poisonous creatures that tried to block their way. Hit by the needles, the creatures cried out in pain and retreated to the side. Lu Muchuan, meanwhile, used his ghostly speed to weave through the gaps in the swarm of poisonous moths like a wisp of smoke, skillfully dodging their fierce attacks and steadily approaching the Silver Star Grass.
Just as Lu Muchuan's fingers were about to touch the Silver Star Grass, a scorpion that had been hiding underground for a long time suddenly sprang out of the soil. Its huge pincers gleamed menacingly in the sunlight, aiming straight for Lu Muchuan's arm. Lu Muchuan reacted with lightning speed, dodging to the side like a nimble eel, narrowly avoiding the scorpion's fatal strike. Seeing this, Dongfang Wan'er was frantic. She hurriedly pulled a pill from her bosom and threw it forcefully at the scorpion. The pill exploded the moment it touched the scorpion, releasing a thick, pungent cloud of smoke. The scorpion was instantly enveloped in the smoke, struggling and becoming sluggish. Lu Muchuan seized this perfect opportunity, swiftly reaching out and plucking the precious Silver Star Grass.
Meanwhile, on the other side, although Ye Jiuchen was surrounded by a large number of poisonous moths, he skillfully maneuvered through the swarm with unparalleled martial arts. Each swing of his sword precisely felled several moths, yet he remained unscathed, untouched by their venom. At this moment, Dongfang Wan'er and Lu Muchuan rushed over with freshly picked Silver Star Grass and joined the battle. Dongfang Wan'er took a deep breath and unleashed her unique technique, exhaling a powerful gust of air that swept away many of the moths like a howling wind. Ye Jiuchen, Dongfang Wan'er, and Lu Muchuan worked closely together, back to back in a circle, their eyes filled with determination and courage. Their weapons gleamed in the sunlight as they launched repeated attacks on the moths. With their combined efforts, the number of moths gradually decreased, and their attacks became increasingly ineffective. In the end, the remaining poisonous moths were defeated and fled under their powerful offensive.
The three men, their faces a mixture of dishevelment and triumphant joy, exchanged a knowing smile. They carefully stored the precious medicinal herb away and resumed their journey deeper into the valley. Their hearts burned with a fervent hope to heal the patient; this hope, like a burning flame, illuminated their path, giving them fearless courage and unwavering faith, enabling them to continue their perilous and unknown journey through the valley without flinching.
As the three ventured deeper into the valley, the surrounding scenery became increasingly mysterious and unpredictable. The mountain mist, as if stirred by an invisible hand, grew thicker and thicker, like surging waves, completely enveloping them. Their previously clear vision became blurred, and they could only vaguely make out indistinct outlines in the distance.
Just then, a melodious flute tune, like a graceful ribbon, drifted from the depths of the mist. The sound was ethereal and otherworldly, seemingly traversing endless time and space, originating from another distant and mysterious world. This sudden flute music instantly shattered the silence of the valley, immediately putting Ye Jiuchen, Su Yao, and Mo Feng on alert. They quickly exchanged glances, simultaneously gripping their weapons, and slowly and cautiously approached the direction from which the flute music came.
The three trudged through the thick fog, each step taken with extreme caution, their eyes fixed intently on what lay ahead. Their figures appeared and disappeared in the fog, like phantoms. After an unknown amount of time, they finally reached out and parted the heavy, veil-like mist before them. There, on a large rock not far away, sat an elderly man with white hair. He wore a plain robe, his white hair fluttering gently in the breeze, like a celestial being descended to earth. He held a bamboo flute in his hand, and around him surrounded various strange and wondrous herbs. These herbs were of different shapes and forms; some shimmered with a faint light, others emitted a strange fragrance. However, what was astonishing was that these herbs seemed to be shrouded in an invisible force, like an unbreakable barrier, protecting these precious herbs.
The old man seemed to sense their arrival. He slowly stopped playing his flute, gently placed it aside, raised his head, and looked at Ye Jiuchen and the other two with piercing eyes. He said slowly, "It has not been easy for you to get here. But do you know that the depths of this valley are full of dangers? The Silver Star Grass you encountered before was just child's play."
Upon hearing this, Ye Jiuchen immediately stepped forward, clasped his hands in a standard martial arts salute, and said sincerely, "Senior, to be honest, we have come here to find more rare medicinal herbs, just to cure the sick and save lives. We hope that you can grant our request."
The old man nodded slightly, a barely perceptible hint of approval flashing in his eyes. Then, with a gentle wave of his hand, several images of herbs emitting a faint glow appeared in the surrounding air. These herbs swayed gracefully in the light and shadow, as if telling of their preciousness and mystery. Looking at these herb images, the old man slowly spoke, "If you wish to obtain these herbs, you must first solve the medical puzzle I have set for you. This puzzle is no simple matter; without profound medical knowledge, it is absolutely impossible to solve."
Ye Jiuchen, Su Yao, and Mo Feng exchanged glances, seeing unwavering resolve in each other's eyes. Without hesitation, they immediately focused their minds and began to ponder the medical riddle posed by the old man. The riddle was indeed complex and profound, involving obscure knowledge and intricate medical principles from numerous medical classics. The three sometimes frowned in deep thought, sometimes discussed in hushed tones, not letting any possible clue slip by.