novelaction Chapter 173 Qingling Pill
Chapter 173 Qingling Pill
"Wait a minute!" Su Siyi suddenly called out, a hint of joy on her face. "I just signed in and received a Qingling Pill. Perhaps it will be effective for the test we'll face later. Everyone, take one. It'll help us stay clear-headed and face the challenges." Su Siyi hurriedly took out the Qingling Pill and distributed it to everyone. Everyone solemnly took the pill and put it in their mouth. Then, Su Siyi gave everyone two more pills, just in case.
"Master, that senior said we can't go in with you. We'll wait for you here!" Dada and Bailing Bird had become close friends. They looked at the cave entrance, a hint of helplessness in their eyes.
Dada shook his head, as if regretting not being able to accompany his master. The white bird flapped its wings and uttered a clear voice: "Yes, master. We can't go into the cave, so we can only wait outside."
"Well, you guys should also be careful here. If you encounter danger, run away if you can't fight it." Su Siyi warned them with concern. Her eyes were full of worry. After all, Dada and Bai Lingniao were her companions, and she didn't want them to get hurt.
"Okay, Master, don't worry, I can fly now, and I'll watch over the phoenix eggs for you," the white bird confidently agreed, its feathers gleaming beautifully in the sunlight, as if to show its master its abilities.
"With you watching over them, I believe they will be born soon. After all, you are a blessed white bird," Su Siyi said with a smile. Her smile was as warm as the spring sunshine, making people feel extremely reassured.
"Yes, I am the one who can bring the best luck, master, I send you my blessings." The white bird said, flying lightly above everyone's head and pecking them gently, as if to put a halo of good luck on them.
"Thank you, Bai Ling Bird." Everyone thanked it with gratitude. Their faces were filled with sincere smiles, and they were full of gratitude for the blessing of Bai Ling Bird.
"You're welcome! You're all my family and friends, and therefore my friends!" the bird said cheerfully, its face sincere. Its eyes gleamed with a friendly light, revealing its warmth and sincerity.
"Let's go in! Get in early and get out early!" Nangong Jingming said, looking at the cave entrance. His eyes revealed firmness and determination, as if he was facing an important challenge.
He frowned slightly. Although he didn't sense any danger, he could sense a strong presence inside. This presence made him wary, but he didn't retreat. Instead, he became more determined to move forward.
"Well, let's go in, sister. You should walk in the middle!" The three of them surrounded her tightly in the center, protectively. Their concerned expressions were as if she was the most precious treasure in the world, and they could not afford to let her get away with anything.
"Okay, let's go!" Su Siyi nodded obediently, knowing full well that even if she had objections, they wouldn't listen. So, the four of them cautiously entered the cave. Inside, they each drew their flashlights, their bright lights instantly dispelling the darkness. They advanced slowly, time ticking by, and five minutes slipped by without encountering any danger along the way. The cave was surprisingly spacious, a stark contrast to the damp, narrow caves described in novels. The deeper they went, the wider it became.
Another five minutes later, they arrived at a stone chamber. Inside, there was a stone bed, and on top of the bed, a box lay quietly.
"Is that box supposed to be taken by us?" Su Wenxin looked at the box, his heart full of doubts. He was really unsure whether he should pick it up and examine it. After all, there was nothing else in the entire stone chamber except this box, and no other clues.
"That should be it. Let me try it first!" Nangong Jingming stared at the box and said after a moment's contemplation. He slowly walked towards the stone bed. When he was only one step away from it, he suddenly felt as if he was bound by a mysterious force, unable to move forward. At the same time, the scene before his eyes suddenly changed. No one else could be seen around him. In its place was a vast desert. At a glance, all he could see was endless yellow sand.
He was filled with astonishment. He should have been in the stone chamber, so how could he suddenly be in the desert? Was this a test? But what was the purpose of this test? Was it to force him to leave the desert? Yet, there was no hint of this. However, he thought again, this test might have been an illusion. After all, he absolutely did not believe that he would suddenly end up in the desert without any warning.
Since this was an illusion, there must be a way out. He began to think about how to inflict pain on himself to break the shackles of the illusion.
Soon he found that the feeling of being restrained was gone and he could move freely.
He frowned slightly and took out a sharp knife from his backpack without hesitation.
He was already accustomed to ordinary pain, knowing it would have no effect on him. So, this time, he struck with ruthless force, without the slightest hesitation. A flash of the knife instantly slashed a deep gash on his hand, sending blood gushing out. However, to his regret, even after this, he still hadn't returned to the stone chamber. It seemed he had truly been transported to the place of trial.
He stood in the vast desert, full of doubts. What exactly was this test about? Was he really going to guess? No, that was absolutely not the way. There was nothing here except endless yellow sand. He couldn't just sit there and wait for death; he had to take action. Nangong Jingming hurriedly checked his backpack and was surprised to find that it had been with him the whole time. Fortunately, everything was there, so he wouldn't be without food or water. With these supplies, he had the confidence to keep moving forward.
He looked up into the distance, determined a direction, and silently resolved to keep walking in that direction. He firmly believed he would never escape this desert. He took resolute steps, one step at a time, each one imbued with an unyielding will and a fierce desire to survive. The wind whistled in his ears, the yellow sand flew beneath his feet, and his figure gradually receded across the desert, like a fearless warrior, bravely forging ahead towards an unknown challenge.