Chapter 69 – Secret Passage.avi
Why was Yun Zhonghe so sure that Lin Zhongyu would be fine for now? Because he had just peered out the window and confirmed that tonight would be a full moon.
The boss monster is a spider cultivator. During the full moon, it becomes weak and needs bl**d to recover, and those captured cultivators make the perfect snack.
So every time before a full moon, the spider cultivator stocks up on snacks, kind of like storing for winter.
Thus tonight is the best chance.
If Rinn wasn’t saved tonight, she’d probably end up as dinner for the spider.
The problem is, where is Lin Zhongyu now?
Yun Zhonghe was pondering this when Song Ziwei and others were urgently discussing how she got captured.
Yun Zhonghe walked to the bed in the guest room. His hand touched the mattress, and he pressed lightly. The feel was off.
Even though it was subtle, sword cultivators are very sensitive to feel—the slightest difference was noticeable.
The bed in Lin Zhongyu’s guest room was different from his.
To verify his suspicion, Yun Zhonghe lifted the bedding and knocked on the bottom wooden board.
Tap tap tap.
It was hollow.
Yun Zhonghe felt around and found a mechanism. He pressed hard.
Suddenly, he flipped over with the bed by 180 degrees.
Yun Zhonghe heard a shriek and fell straight down into a secret passageway.
“So that’s how you hide it!”
Yun Zhonghe tried jumping back and then jumping out again.
The others surrounded him.
“Brother Yun, is there a secret passage under the bed? Did the bad guys grab Xiao Yu through here?!”
Mu Jixue, in desperate worry, forgot their earlier conflict and urgently asked.
“It’s likely, but I can’t be certain. What if it’s just a misdirection?”
Yun Zhonghe had a point. Time was precious; they needed to save Lin Zhongyu before tonight or face wasting valuable time. However, not knowing the destination was a headache.
Nonetheless, Yun Zhonghe suddenly remembered something. He looked directly at Mu Jixue.
Staring into her eyes so earnestly made Mu Jixue nervous. “Why are you looking at me like that?”
“You should go down and feel it. You’re childhood friends with Lin, and your connection will allow you to sense her presence. Trust your heart and intuition.”
Huang Aotian and the main girl share a bond so strong it’s almost a law, able to sense each other clearly even in crisis. Even a simple barrier can’t stop it.
It was just because Mu Jixue was too anxious, hence her lack of awareness.
With Yun Zhonghe’s reminder, Mu Jixue froze. Her companions also couldn’t help but glance sideways.
They all sensed Yun Zhonghe’s confidence but knew it was hard to accept.
Even Mu Jixue doubted herself. But… she trusted Yun Zhonghe was right.
So Mu Jixue descended into the secret passage. She closed her eyes, cleared her mind, and followed Yun Zhonghe’s direction. She began sensing that connection.
The air inside the secret passage was eerily silent.
In moments, Mu Jixue reopened her eyes and peeked out: “Seems like we are here… I’m not entirely sure, but I have a hunch Xiao Yu was taken from here….”
Before she could finish, Yun Zhonghe nodded firmly, “Good, lead the way. I’ll follow you. Everyone else stay put and listen to Song’s orders.”
In critical moments, Yun Zhonghe remained calm, immediately giving accurate commands.
Song Ziwei was concerned, “Brother Yun, just the two of you going into enemy territory is dangerous, let everybody go together…”
“No, the passage is narrow and won’t fit many people. If all of us disappear suddenly from the inn, it’ll raise questions. There are enemies everywhere nearby.”
Yun Zhonghe firmly refused. He couldn’t fully trust them entering the boss’s lair; they might all d*e if things went wrong.
“Besides, Mu is strong enough, and with my support, you don’t need to worry.”
Huang Aotian and the yellow-haired guy work well together—basically an unbeatable duo.
As Yun Zhonghe looked at her, Mu Jixue suddenly felt a surge of confidence and determination amidst her hesitation.
“It’s just the two of us. Focus on covering us.”
In times of peril, Huang Aotian and the yellow-haired guy inexplicably worked seamlessly.
Before leaving, Yun Zhonghe warned, “If we don’t return by dawn, hide and escape if you can.”
Everyone nodded, understanding the risks.
Out of caution, Yun Zhonghe took out hidden talismans he bought in Cangzhou City, pasting one on himself and Mu Jixue.
Prepared, they both entered the narrow passage, crawling after Mu Jixue.
The passage was claustrophobic, like an air duct; only crawling was possible.
Plus, it was a one-way street, so they had to move single file.
Thankfully, no forks in the road or interruptions.
Dark as pitch—a blind alley.
Yun Zhonghe could faintly see a white object swaying ahead.
Probably because his cultivation reached Foundation Building level five, all his senses were heightened. No light required.
Meanwhile, Mu Jixue calmed down, feeling an odd shyness wash over her.
Oops! Rushing to save Xiao Yu, she didn’t think about what she wore—a skirt. With Yun Zhonghe just needing to look up…
Her anxiety about Xiao Yu and concern for Yun Zhonghe caused an awkward reaction, making her feel uncomfortable—but no time to dwell on it.
In darkness, Yun Zhonghe wouldn’t notice…
Suddenly, Mu Jixue felt a blockage.
Oh, she just reached the top of the passage. No hidden agenda there.
But Yun Zhonghe hadn’t noticed her stop. He bumped into her rear, knocking her quite hard, almost trapping his nose.
Mmmh… sweet fragrances!
The soft, springy b*tt squished against Yun Zhonghe, startling him. Mu Jixue’s body jolted, as if shocked by electricity.
Yun Zhonghe’s breath nearly blew the lid off her unusual state of mind.
