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"Indeed!" Xiao Zhongyan exclaimed, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. "It seems that Mei Ying Villa holds more than just the Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique."
"Feng Yu Pavilion..." Nangong Shuang murmured to herself. "Bai Cao mentioned that my mother was a member of Feng Yu Pavilion. Now that people from Feng Yu Pavilion have come looking for us, it indicates that things are more complicated than we imagined."
"Regardless, when we arrive at Mei Ying Villa tomorrow, everything will be revealed," Xiao Zhongyan reassured her. "For now, let's get some good rest and conserve our energy."
As night fell, the campfire illuminated everyone's faces with a warm glow. Lu Tong had arranged a sumptuous dinner, and the atmosphere was lively as everyone raised their cups in cheer.
After the meal, Nangong Shuang excused herself, claiming fatigue, and returned to her tent. She took out the tattered scroll of the Five Elements Heart-Devouring Poison Classic and, under the dim light, began to study it again while silently practicing her mental techniques to solidify her understanding.
The poison techniques recorded in the scroll were astonishingly intricate, especially the method known as Cold Poison Transformation. Nangong Shuang read it repeatedly and gradually gained insight.
"So that's how it works," she whispered to herself. "Cold Poison can be directed to condense at my fingertips, shaped at will into ice needles or blades, and even transformed into tiny ice crystals that drift away with the wind, poisoning without the victim's awareness."
She attempted to channel her mental energy, guiding the Cold Poison within her towards her fingertips. Gradually, a blue light began to emanate from her fingertips as strands of cold air crystallized into tiny ice shards that danced in the air.
"I'm making progress," Nangong Shuang nodded in satisfaction, recalling how she had subdued the Mountain Bandit earlier that day.
The Zui Hun San she had used was a gift from Bai Cao; although its effects were powerful, they were time-limited. If she could master Cold Poison Transformation, she would be able to incapacitate enemies at any time without relying on medicine.
"However," Nangong Shuang assessed, "Cold Poison Transformation consumes a significant amount of internal energy. For now, I can only maintain it for a short duration."
Just as she was deep in thought, she heard faint footsteps outside her tent. Nangong Shuang became alert, quickly putting away the scroll and retrieving a silver needle.
"It's me," came Xiao Zhongyan's voice.
Nangong Shuang lowered the needle and lifted the tent flap. Xiao Zhongyan stood outside with a serious expression.
"What’s wrong?" she asked softly.
"I just went to scout around the camp and found someone lurking in the nearby woods," Xiao Zhongyan said in a hushed tone. "From their attire, they seem to be members of Shadow Pavilion."
Nangong Shuang's heart sank. "Have they come after us?"
"It's uncertain if they are targeting us specifically," Xiao Zhongyan replied gravely. "I've taken precautions; if there are any movements, I will notify you immediately."
"Thank you," Nangong Shuang nodded. "But I have a question: since Lu Ming is from Feng Yu Pavilion, why are there Shadow Pavilion members following us? Aren't the two organizations opposed?"
"The situation is likely more complex than we think," Xiao Zhongyan pondered. "While Feng Yu Pavilion and Shadow Pavilion are rivals, not all members may be completely loyal to their respective factions. Moreover, Shadow Pavilion has been tracking us for some time; they might not even know Lu Ming's identity."
Nangong Shuang's eyes brightened. "Are you suggesting that they might be acting independently without knowledge of each other?"
"That's very possible," Xiao Zhongyan agreed with a nod. "In any case, we must remain vigilant. Early tomorrow morning, before Shadow Pavilion makes any moves, we should set off for Mei Ying Villa as quickly as possible."
Nangong Shuang concurred with this plan, and they discussed the details of their actions. After Xiao Zhongyan took his leave, Nangong Shuang lay back down but found it difficult to sleep as thoughts raced through her mind.
Mei Ying Villa was not far away, but danger lurked everywhere. The people from Shadow Pavilion were closing in step by step, while those from Feng Yu Pavilion suddenly appeared, making everything seem shrouded in mystery. And was the Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique, which concerned the fate of the Nangong Family, truly hidden within the villa?
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