noffsinger Chapter 168 Exploring the Dripping Blood Cave to Win a Beauty's Smile
Chapter 168 Exploring the Dripping Blood Cave to Win a Beauty's Smile
Faced with Ling Feng's enthusiastic invitation, Bi Yao and You Ji readily accepted almost without hesitation.
However, their underlying considerations are not entirely the same.
Biyao was filled with joy and anticipation for her exploration of the Dripping Blood Cave with Lingfeng, convinced that it would be full of fun.
What You Ji was really thinking about was to take advantage of this rare opportunity to get closer to Ling Feng and test whether it was possible to complete the important mission entrusted to her by the sect leader Wan Renwang—to recruit Ling Feng into the Ghost King Sect.
At the same time, she also hopes to take this opportunity to personally explore the mysteries of the Dripping Blood Cave.
As for Ling Feng, he had no idea that they harbored such complex thoughts.
Seeing that they readily agreed, Ling Feng began preparations, intending to steadily advance the expedition according to the original plan.
Immediately afterwards, Ling Feng decisively issued an order, instructing the Blackwater Serpent to remain in place to recover from its injuries.
He, along with the other pets and Biyao, embarked on a journey to explore the Dripping Blood Cave.
In fact, Ling Feng's deployment also concealed some small personal motives.
He knew that Zhang Xiaofan was a member of the Qingyun Sect's exploration team, and he couldn't help but worry that if he and Biyao met again, would they rekindle their love like in the original story?
It wasn't that Ling Feng lacked confidence in himself, but rather that the protagonist's fate is often full of inexplicable variables, making it difficult to predict.
Therefore, Ling Feng hopes to avoid such potential risks in advance whenever possible.
After properly settling the Blackwater Serpent, Ling Feng led them with great momentum toward the Dripping Blood Cave.
Thanks to the Blackwater Serpent's guidance, they easily found the exact location of the Dripping Blood Cave.
Upon arriving at their destination, facing the dripping blood cave, Ling Feng displayed extraordinary strength, easily breaking through the various restrictions within the cave.
However, when they actually stepped into the cave, they realized that the situation inside was far more complex and intertwined than they had imagined.
No wonder that in the original story, after Zhang Xiaofan and Biyao parted ways, one of them by chance discovered the Hehuan Bell, a peerless treasure, while the other was even more fortunate to find the Heavenly Book's general outline.
However, at this moment, Ling Feng did not have many complicated thoughts. His only thought was to thoroughly search this mysterious and unpredictable Dripping Blood Cave and not let go of any rare treasures that might be hidden inside.
Biyao and Youji, standing to the side, were well aware of Ling Feng's firm and resolute attitude.
They knew that Ling Feng had already shown them considerable respect by allowing them to come along.
Therefore, both of them wisely chose to remain silent and did not raise any objections or questions about Ling Feng's decision.
After all, everyone understands that in this situation, if one doesn't know what's good for them or how to advance or retreat, it will only make Ling Feng feel dissatisfied or even disgusted.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. Despite Ling Feng's high expectations and tireless search, the so-called treasures he had found eventually became rotten and useless due to the erosion of time.
Faced with this disappointing situation, Ling Feng couldn't help but feel frustrated and helpless.
Fortunately, there is always a way out. Just when everyone was feeling lost, they suddenly followed a fork in the road and eventually arrived at a spacious stone chamber.
Inside the stone room, rows of wooden shelves were neatly arranged, as if they had once stored countless precious items.
Ling Feng stared intently, his gaze sweeping swiftly over every corner with the intensity of a torch.
In a short while, relying on his deep memory of the original plot, he successfully located that inconspicuous little box among the many shelves.
Without a doubt, this seemingly ordinary little box contains the legendary treasure—the Hehuan Bell!
Moreover, Ling Feng clearly remembered that when the ruthless old man placed this box, he had secretly left a backup plan.
Ling Feng did not rush towards the mysterious little box, but instead displayed extraordinary calmness and caution.
He knew that in such an environment full of unknown dangers, rash action could have unexpected consequences.
So he decided to first carefully check the surroundings to see if there were any other hidden items.
After a thorough search, Ling Feng shook his head helplessly.
What he saw before him was a great disappointment—except for the seemingly inconspicuous little box, everything else seemed to have been worn away by the long passage of time, becoming dilapidated and worthless.
Faced with this situation, Ling Feng couldn't help but feel a sense of loss.
However, since things have come to this point, there is no other way.
Ling Feng took a deep breath and turned his gaze back to the inconspicuous little box.
At that moment, it seemed to be the only hope in the entire room.
Ling Feng no longer hesitated, stepped towards the wooden shelf, carefully took down the small box, and gently placed it on the ground.
At the same time, Ling Feng signaled to Bi Yao and the others behind him to step back a few steps to ensure their safety.
Then, he channeled all his strength into a sharp sword aura and slashed fiercely at the small box!
With a crisp "click," the small box opened.
In an instant, a thick cloud of black gas erupted out like a burst dam, filling the air.
Seeing this, Ling Feng didn't show any particular expression.
After all, he already knew that the ruthless old man had hidden a secret in this small box, leaving behind an extremely poisonous ancient corpse poison.
Despite having a secondary meridian that makes him immune to all poisons as a shield, Ling Feng still dared not let his guard down and remained highly vigilant.
After all, any oversight could have fatal consequences.
As the chilling black aura gradually dissipated, Ling Feng slowly approached the small box on the ground.
At this moment, the terrifying ancient corpse poison had completely dissipated, and inside the small box, there was a very exquisite and unique bell.
Although Ling Feng knew what this was, he didn't have much interest or enthusiasm for the bell.
However, Ling Feng's indifferent attitude did not attract the attention of Bi Yao and You Ji.
Just then, Youji and Biyao, who were standing to the side, exclaimed in unison when they saw the bell inside the small box:
"It really is the legendary Hehuan Bell!"
Hearing their exclamations of surprise, Ling Feng turned his head and looked at them.
At this moment, their attention was completely focused on the mysterious Hehuan Bell, so much so that they failed to notice Ling Feng's gaze.
However, You Ji was the first to come to her senses. She suddenly realized that Ling Feng was staring at the two of them, and quickly explained to Ling Feng:
"Young Master Ling, please don't take offense. It was simply that we were too excited and overwhelmed upon seeing this Hehuan Bell!"
Ling Feng nodded slightly to show his understanding, and then asked:
"Oh, I see. So, do you know the origin of this bell?"
Youji nodded slightly and replied:
"Well, to be honest, the main reason we came here is for this magical Hehuan Bell."
We have carefully examined our sect's ancient books and archives, and learned that the magical artifact that Lady Jinling possessed more than 800 years ago—the Hehuan Bell—is very likely hidden in this mysterious and dangerous Dripping Blood Cave.
That is why we resolutely embarked on this perilous journey, willingly taking enormous risks to explore it.
Just as Youji was patiently explaining the situation to Ling Feng, Biyao, who was standing to the side, gradually recovered from her shock. She was now staring at Ling Feng with her bright, watery eyes wide open, looking adorably dazed.
After listening to You Ji's words, Ling Feng compared them with the plot of the original work and pondered to himself:
"Judging from what she said, it doesn't seem like she was lying. I suppose her words are about 50% credible."
When he inadvertently caught a glimpse of Biyao's wide-eyed, adorable expression, a strange feeling inexplicably welled up in his heart.
Then, he thought again that the Hehuan Bell was of little practical use to him, so he might as well take this opportunity to win the heart of the beauty.
So, Ling Feng smiled slightly and said softly:
"Oh? So you've come for this too. But this bell isn't of much importance to me, so I'll just give it to Miss Biyao for self-defense."
"Absolutely not! This Hehuan Bell is an incredibly powerful magic weapon. Brother Ling, you should keep it for yourself."
Upon hearing this, Biyao hurriedly waved her hands and refused.
Biyao pondered to herself that she had indeed come here for this treasure, but now it seemed that without Ling Feng's guidance, they would not have been able to set foot in this place at all.
At this moment, Ling Feng was actually willing to give her such a powerful magic weapon without hesitation, which made her feel somewhat apprehensive, so she tried her best to refuse:
"Brother Ling, you mustn't! How can such a precious item be so easily bestowed upon a young woman?"
However, no matter how tactfully Biyao refused, Ling Feng seemed determined, and he said with a smile:
“Miss Biyao, please don’t worry about it. This bell is of little use to me. It is more suitable for a gentle and charming woman like you to wear.”
Without waiting for a reply, Ling Feng gently placed the Hehuan Bell, which emitted a mysterious light, into Biyao's hand.
Faced with Ling Feng's resolute attitude, Bi Yao was taken aback. She stared at the man in front of her, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
At this moment, she finally understood that Ling Feng was not joking, but genuinely wanted to give her this mysterious and unpredictable magic weapon.
At the same time, she also fell in love with the beautiful acacia bell, as if an invisible force was drawing her to accept it from the depths of her heart.
After much hesitation, Biyao finally decided to follow her heart, gladly accepted Ling Feng's kindness, and gave him a grateful look.
After Biyao put away the Hehuan Bell, the three of them did not leave. Instead, they searched the entire stone chamber again, hoping to find other valuable items.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. Despite searching almost every corner, they still found nothing.
Only then did the three of them completely give up, realizing that there might really be nothing left here.
Then, they exchanged a glance, nodded in tacit agreement, turned around and walked out of the stone chamber, retracing their steps back through the passage they had come from, and then stepped into another equally dark and deep stone chamber.
As soon as Ling Feng stepped into the stone chamber, his gaze was drawn to a striking spot in front of him.
There stands a huge stone monument there, which is particularly eye-catching.
On the stone tablet, several powerful characters are meticulously carved, as if containing endless mysteries and power.
The surrounding walls are densely covered with all sorts of strange characters, like stars scattered across the night sky.
As someone who knows the original plot inside and out, Ling Feng recognized the origin of these words at a glance—they were the very Heavenly Book General Outline that everyone dreamed of and longed for!
However, unlike others, Ling Feng's current cultivation technique has already surpassed this celestial book by countless levels, so he did not show much interest in this so-called "treasure book".
Nevertheless, Ling Feng decided to record it completely. Perhaps one day in the future, this celestial book would come in handy?
Before long, thanks to his exceptional memory and comprehension, Ling Feng successfully memorized all the contents of the Heavenly Book's general outline.
At the same time, Youji and Biyao, who entered the stone chamber with him, also noticed the mysterious stone tablet and the precious magic inscribed on it.
They must have known that this was a divine book, so how could they easily miss such a powerful cultivation technique?
So the two of them began to memorize without hesitation, striving not to miss any detail.
Ling Feng didn't take the fact that You Ji and Bi Yao had both memorized the general outline of the Heavenly Book to heart.
In fact, if he really cared about this, he wouldn't have allowed them to come in with him in the first place.
Even if they successfully brought the Heavenly Book's outline back to the Ghost King Sect, Ling Feng wouldn't actually care too much about it.
Given his current strength, which is only a hair's breadth away from entering the realm of refining emptiness and merging with the Dao, there is practically nothing in this vast world that can instill fear in him.
Even the most powerful and unparalleled beast god in the world, Ling Feng secretly speculated that he might not have yet reached the realm of refining emptiness and merging with the Dao.
The Beast God is nothing more than a product of malevolent energy. It only appears so powerful and terrifying because it is immortal and indestructible.
However, Ling Feng had already reached the peak of the Refining Spirit and Returning to Emptiness state, and was also holding a peerless sword full of mystery. He would surely have the strength to fight the Beast God head-on.
If he successfully breaks through to the Refinement of Emptiness and Integration of Dao in the future, and then wields this divine weapon, then the Beast God will certainly no longer pose any threat.