lcionline Chapter 193 9 Infants are missing? ?
Chapter 193 9 Infants are missing? ?
The confrontation between Qu Yin and Li Qiankun and others has lasted for a long time.
Qu Yin's face was stern, and her eyes revealed an unquestionable determination.
She glanced at Li Qiankun coldly, a disdainful smile curling up at the corner of her mouth: "Talk? What's there to talk about? My conditions have been made very clear. If you don't agree, don't blame me for being rude!"
Upon hearing this, Li Qiankun's brow furrowed, his gaze fixed on Qu Yin. He knew the negotiations with her had reached a stalemate, and further delay would be futile. So, he waved his hand, signaling everyone to move. The nine guards, Taoist Li, Zhang Chulan, Zhuge Qing, and the others all converged, surrounding Qu Yin.
Seeing this, Qu Yin's expression changed slightly. Though she was cunning and cunning, facing the siege of so many masters, she couldn't help but feel the immense pressure. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner panic, but the panic in her eyes was hard to conceal. She gritted her teeth and said, "How dare you do this to me! When I get out, I will make you pay!"
Li Qiankun sneered, his tone full of disdain: "Do you think you can get out? Just stay here today!" As he said that, he took the lead in launching an attack.
A sharp wave rushed towards the music, like a silver lightning streaking through the night sky.
Despite her considerable strength, Qu Yin quickly became overwhelmed by the onslaught of Li Qiankun and the others. She continually dodged their attacks, weaving through them like a ghost. However, no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't escape the siege.
"This escape technique is so strange!" Zhang Chulan exclaimed. He stared at Qu Yin's figure, trying to figure out the pattern of her movements. However, Qu Yin's escape technique was too mysterious for him to grasp.
Zhuge Qing's brow furrowed, a solemn expression in his eyes. He speculated, "This kind of skill is probably beyond the reach of Japanese ninjas. Whose divine voice is this?"
Even as everyone surrounded Qu Yin, the Queen remained unfazed. She glanced at Li Qiankun calmly and said, "Ignore her. Let's move on." With that, she turned around and walked forward along the cave corridor.
Upon hearing this, everyone turned their gazes away and followed the queen forward. They walked through the smoke-filled corridor, taking every step carefully, fearing they might trigger some mechanism. Finally, they arrived at an ancient attic.
The attic door was tightly closed, as if it had been covered in dust for ages. However, when everyone pushed it open, a strong medicinal aroma filled their nostrils. This aroma was fresh and mellow, and it lifted their spirits.
Entering the attic, they saw alchemy furnaces of varying sizes placed around the building. These furnaces were of simple, ancient design, with mysterious runes carved into their sides. Inside, a few elixir residues remained, emitting a faint aroma.
The walls are covered with alchemy books, the writing on them mottled, seemingly a thousand years old. These books record various alchemy secrets and experiences, which are amazing.
Li Qiankun looked at the alchemy area before him, a flicker of familiarity in his eyes. He had studied alchemy before, and these furnaces and classics were no strangers to him. He walked over to a furnace and gently stroked it, as if reminiscing about the past.
"This..." Li Qiankun said in a low voice, his tone full of emotion.
He seemed to have returned to that youthful age, immersed in the world of alchemy every day.
Seeing this, the Queen explained, "This is where Xu Fu made his elixir. He was obsessed with alchemy throughout his life, seeking the path to immortality. These books and elixir residues are his precious treasures."
Zhang Chulan, Zhuge Qing, and the others listened with rapt interest, moving forward to flip through the text and examine the elixir residue. Although they didn't understand the art of alchemy, they were always curious about these mysterious things. As they flipped through the text, they discussed its contents, creating an unusually lively atmosphere.
However, Li Qiankun did not join them. He turned and walked towards the queen, whispering, "Queen, what do you think is Xu Fu's purpose in refining the elixir?"
The queen pondered for a moment and said slowly, "Xu Fu's pursuit was nothing more than immortality. But the art of alchemy is against heaven. He may have touched upon some taboos, which led to his end."
Li Qiankun nodded in agreement. He was well aware of the difficulties and dangers of alchemy, and he understood why Xu Fu had ended up like this. The two smiled at each other, seemingly reaching some kind of consensus.
However, at this moment, a faint sound of footsteps was heard. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Qu Yin had appeared at the attic door without knowing when. She looked at the busy figures and a cold smile curled her lips.
"It seems you're quite interested in Xu Fu's alchemy," Qu Yin taunted. Her voice was cold and harsh, like a blade in the cold wind, chilling.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Chulan and the others looked at Qu Yin warily. They knew Qu Yin's cunning and dangerous nature, and dared not be careless. However, the Queen remained unmoved. She glanced at Qu Yin calmly, her tone calm and firm, "Miss Qu Yin, since you're here, why not discuss this together?"
Qu Yin was slightly taken aback, as if she hadn't expected the Queen to be so calm. She sneered and said, "Discuss? Are you, a bunch of mortals, qualified to discuss the art of alchemy with me?"
The queen smiled faintly, her tone full of confidence: "The art of alchemy is the essence of heaven and earth, and it cannot be mastered by one person alone. If Miss Qu Yin is interested, you may wish to discuss it with us."
When Qu Yin heard this, a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes.
She was well aware of the profound and complex nature of alchemy, and knew it would be difficult for her to master its essence alone. However, she didn't want to show weakness in front of everyone, so she snorted coldly and said, "Hmph!"
Seeing this, everyone gathered around. They watched Qu Yin's operation and discussed the details. The atmosphere was extremely lively, as if the entire attic was filled with vitality and energy.
However, just as everyone was immersed in the world of alchemy, a sudden vibration broke the tranquility.
Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked surprised and puzzled.
They knew that this vibration was definitely not natural, and something must have happened.
Sure enough, when everyone walked out of the attic, they saw that the Nine Infants, which was supposed to be lurking deep in the cave, had disappeared without a trace. It was as if its figure had been wiped out by some mysterious force, leaving no trace.
"What's going on?" Zhang Chulan asked in surprise. He couldn't believe his eyes, nor could he understand why Jiuying suddenly disappeared.
Zhuge Qing's brows furrowed, his gaze revealing a solemn expression. He speculated, "Could it be that someone secretly took Jiuying away?"