King of Hundred Victories Saber-Chapter 589 - 195: Fright at Lady Pass: Cloud Patterns Amid Sword Shadows and Poisonous Mists (Part 3)
Only Shi Feiyang, Bai Zhi, Gong Simeng, and Qi Meizhen appeared slightly pale, but fortunately, they were not seriously injured.
Shi Feiyang offered a few comforting words before turning around to help everyone clean up the aftermath.
By now, the camp was in a state of disarray, with charred tents emitting wisps of smoke, and the wounded disciples lying on the ground groaning.
The fierce wind raged across the Northwest wilderness like roaring beasts, tearing everything between heaven and earth with reckless abandon.
A blizzard swirled in the air with snowflakes, large and thick as goose feathers, quickly covering the entire camp beneath a thick blanket of snow. Within the camp, the blazing flames flickered unstably in the wind, as if they could be extinguished by the bitter cold any moment.
In the chaos, the heroes gradually calmed down one by one and took out the "Tianshan Snow Lotus Water."
In this icy world, the "Tianshan Snow Lotus Water" emitted strands of cold air, resembling a clear spring, brimming with endless vitality.
They carefully tended to the wounds of the injured disciples, their movements gentle yet focused, trying to minimize their pain.
Afterward, they also took out precious elixirs like "Lesser Returning Pill" and "Great Returning Pill," feeding them to the wounded disciples.
These elixirs were obtained by Shi Feiyang from the Shenlong Pagoda, and though extremely valuable, they were countless compared to the endless treasures within the Shenlong Pagoda. Shi Feiyang deeply understood that with the Shenlong Pagoda as a backing, there was no need to worry about money, grains, or miraculous elixirs; the priority now was to settle the injured brothers.
After dealing with the wounded, everyone was busy burning the bodies of those unfortunate to have died in the night raid.
The raging fire burned in the snowy night, casting solemn faces of the people around it.
The flames licked at the bodies, making crackling sounds, narrating the brutality of this fierce attack.
The cold wind howled past, lifting the snow on the ground and rushing at the burning flames, trying to extinguish them, but the flames continued to flicker resolutely.
As they rebuilt the tents, everyone busied themselves, discussing the bizarre actions of the masked attackers during the night raid.
Liao Pei, with furrowed brows, thrust the tent pole heavily into the snow and said, "This matter is strange; those masked people appeared and disappeared without a trace, shooting flaming arrows and then fleeing, never engaging us head-on. It’s really puzzling."
Lie Quan of the "Heaven and Earth Saber" also nodded in agreement, firmly pulling tight the tent’s ropes, and said loudly, "Indeed, Elder Liao is right. Such sneak attacks neither seek riches nor seem to aim to take our lives—what could be their purpose?"
Wu Zhong of the "Iron Palm" patted the snow off his body and chimed in, "Could it be that we have offended some power in the Jianghu, and they came to give us a warning intentionally?"
Xiao Lingling of the "Mandarin Duck Saber" lightly shook her head; her beautiful face appeared particularly severe in the firelight as she said, "Unlikely. If it were just a warning, such means are too ruthless; so many of our brothers got injured."
Everyone contributed their thoughts, yet they could not reach a definitive conclusion.
Finally, they decided that Elders Liao Pei and Lie Quan would lead some disciples on patrol duty.
Liao Pei, with a grave expression, said to Lie Quan, "Elder Lie, tonight likely won’t be peaceful. We must be on high alert and not give those thieves another chance."
Lie Quan, with a determined gaze, gripped the long saber in his hand and replied, "Rest assured, Elder Liao. With us here, we won’t let the brothers get hurt again." Then, the two led the patrolling disciples, disappearing into the vast night, leaving behind deep footprints that were soon covered by the fluttering snowfall.
Shi Feiyang quietly returned to his tent, where all was silent, with only the candlelight flickering, casting a dim glow.
However, at this moment, his mind was racing, finding it difficult to sleep. After tossing and turning, he finally gently lifted the blanket, intending to get up.
Unexpectedly, Bai Zhi’s jade-like hand, as swift as a spiritual snake, instantly reached out and tightly grasped Shi Feiyang’s arm.
She pouted adorably, her eyes filled with a mix of reproach and cuteness, her voice soft as honey, "Husband, you haven’t warmed me yet!"
That gentle call was like a spring breeze, lightly brushing across everyone’s hearts. Hearing it, Yi Li, Qi Meizhen, and Gong Simeng covered their mouths and chuckled in their beds; the bell-like laughter instantly broke the silence within the tent.
Shi Feiyang’s lips curled into a slight affectionate smile. He gently pried Bai Zhi’s hand away and, with a tender yet unyielding firmness, said, "I’ve already acquired the Five Poison Scripture. If the ladies are not sleepy, why not study it together? Those who can sleep peacefully may continue to rest."
Yili, always rebellious and unruly, frowned upon hearing this and complained, "I have no interest in cultivating such wicked and unorthodox things!" Meanwhile, Gong Simeng, Qi Meizhen, and Bai Zhi were full of enthusiasm, their eyes glimmering with curiosity and expectation. They quickly got up, deftly dressing, their exchanged glances filled with a relentless thirst for the Five Poison Scripture.
Shi Feiyang looked at them, feeling warmth in his heart, as the four of them left the tent together.
To avoid disturbing Yili’s rest, they found a secluded spot outside the camp and set up a new tent.
Inside the tent, the four of them sat around, eagerly reading the Five Poison Scripture. Each page turned opened a door to a new realm of martial arts with its mysterious and intricate writings and illustrations. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
As they delved deeper into the study, they occasionally exclaimed in awe, whether over the ingenious poison theories or unique martial arts concepts. Shi Feiyang’s gaze was focused and profound, continually integrating and merging the scripture’s content with his mastery of the Hundred Victories Saber Technique in his mind.
