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According to the records, in order to destroy the Soul-Settling Array, aside from smashing the stone wall, the most crucial step is to pull out the seven Soul-Settling Nails. However, these nails were shrouded in black mist and covered with dark red symbols, giving off an ominous aura.
As soon as Qi Xiao placed his hand nearby, he felt his palm being corroded, as if a layer of skin had been stripped away. Ji Linglong was startled by this scene, her face turning pale. It was no surprise that it belonged to a great demon; even a mere rib bone was so formidable.
Qi Xiao winced in pain. He took out some spiritual spring water to wash the wound and applied an ointment to promote healing. The demonic energy was not ordinary, and these Soul-Settling Nails were infused with red symbols, clearly crafted using extremely dark methods.
It was impossible to pull them out with bare hands, and even through fabric would likely be ineffective. Qi Xiao enveloped his hand in a thick layer of spiritual power and slowly approached. Yet, the demonic energy continuously coiled around him, seeming to invade his space.
In just a few breaths, strands of black began to mix into the clear spiritual power in his hand. Qi Xiao halted, letting out a soft sigh. This demonic energy was indeed troublesome; it was difficult even to get close, let alone pull it out. He wondered if any senior had a solution.
The Divine Dragon remained silent for a long time. The reason the other party used the rib bone of a great demon to forge the Soul-Settling Nails was precisely to prevent later cultivators from pulling them out.
With a heavy sigh, the Divine Dragon said, "I have no way either. If you cannot pull them out, then destroying them would be the same. But how could two Golden Period cultivators like you manage that?"
Before it could finish speaking, Qi Xiao drew his sword against the stone wall and hesitantly asked, "If I can't pull them out and certainly can't destroy them, what if I smash this wall directly? Wouldn't that count as pulling them out?"
The Divine Dragon paused.
Ji Linglong stepped forward and patted his shoulder. "Your idea has merit. Let me give it a try. I suddenly remembered... you still have a few Thunderfire Talismans, right? If you blow this place up directly, we wouldn't need to go out; we could just wait for the disciples of Baiyun Palace to come find us buried beneath."
Ji Linglong shot him an exasperated glance. How could Qi Xiao always be such a killjoy? Yet knowing there was a way to destroy this place but being unable to act on it made her feel restless.
On the other side, Yingchun put everything back in its place, her heart racing as she sat down, staring wide-eyed at the words on the page.
Clearly, the items were right in front of her, yet she couldn't read a single word.
Please, please let everything go smoothly and peacefully.
At that moment, Yingchun suddenly heard a commotion outside; it seemed many disciples had gathered, shouting about something.
Cautiously, she pushed open the door and peeked out, discovering that the disciples from the Apothecary Hall were heading outside, as if something exciting was happening.
She quietly followed and tugged at the sleeve of one of them, whispering, "Big Brother, what’s happening outside?"
Being so small made her stand out; everyone knew she was a disciple of Elder Luo from the Apothecary Hall. Although she hadn’t performed the formal apprenticeship ceremony yet due to time constraints, it was only a matter of time.
The disciple picked her up in annoyance, intending to take her along to see the excitement.
Yingchun repeatedly declined, putting on a nervous expression. "My master told me to memorize my lessons. If I can’t recite them tomorrow, he’ll spank me."
"I can’t go see! Big Brother, why don’t you just tell me what’s happening outside?"
Seeing her insistence, the disciple gave up on taking her along.
"Well," he said, "a few brides escaped earlier, but they’ve all been caught now. Only two are left."
The ruckus outside is because the elders are verifying the identities of the brides. If they can’t find those last two, they’ll have to summon all disciples of Baiyun Palace to search the mountains."
Yingchun grabbed his sleeve in confusion. "If they can’t find them, do they really need to keep looking? Maybe those last two brides have already escaped."
The disciple chuckled. "At the moment when the protective formation was breached, the elders activated the illusion array at the foot of the mountain together. How could a group of ordinary brides possibly escape?"
The fact that they haven’t been found yet only means those two are hiding very well; perhaps they never even ran down the mountain but have been hiding within Baiyun Palace all along."
The jade talisman in the disciple's arms began to glow; he touched it and his expression turned serious. "I can't talk anymore; I need to leave now."
Other disciples who received the summons also headed towards the main gate.
Watching them leave alone filled Yingchun with a single thought: this is bad.
Baiyun Palace was about to conduct a thorough search inside and out; she had to quickly inform that immortal big brother about this news.
Upon receiving this information, Qi Xiao and Ji Linglong both changed their expressions dramatically.
Ji Linglong was out of breath; this group of flies was truly troublesome, moving so quickly. Although she had prepared herself for capture, their swift actions caught her off guard. If they searched Tianyou Peak and caught her and Su Yinyin in the act, it would be disastrous.
Grinding her teeth, Ji Linglong thought, "I’ll take Miss Su with me now; we can contact each other later if needed."
Upon seeing Ji Linglong arrive and wanting to take her away, Su Yinyin appeared dazed and somewhat lost in thought. She clutched the bones in her arms tightly, shaking her head stubbornly.
"No, I won’t go. I want to be with my brother."
"Brother, brother! Is that all you can think about right now? If those disciples from Baiyun Palace catch our scent and come here, we’re done for!"
Su Yinyin bit her lip in silence. "If it comes to it, I’ll die with them; at least it would be a way to reunite with my brother."
Ji Linglong's anger flared. "All you think about is dying! Have you considered what your brother would want? Would he want to see you perish because of those scum from Baiyun Palace?"
Hearing this, a flicker of hesitation crossed Su Yinyin's face.
Suppressing her frustration, Ji Linglong continued, "If you want to bury your brother's bones properly, then come with me now! Otherwise, if we get caught, your brother’s remains will rot here forever! In this dark place without light or anyone to mourn him."
Su Yinyin bit her lower lip until it bled.
"This is all because of Baiyun Palace," she thought, clenching her fists as hatred surged within her.
Ji Linglong stepped forward and grasped her hand, prying open her bloodied palm gently while offering comfort. "Don’t worry; the truth will eventually come to light. As for those evil spirits from Baiyun Palace, they will be exposed to the sun, their souls scattered and unable to reincarnate."
Su Yinyin tightened her grip on Ji Linglong's hand and gritted her teeth as she stood up resolutely.
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