latelenovela Chapter 263 Stars
Chapter 263 Stars
Dongfang Wan'er instantly became alert. Her slender yet powerful right hand instinctively gripped the long sword in her hand, the patterns on the hilt deeply embedded in her palm. Her eyes were fixed on the hidden door, as if trying to see through it to the danger lurking behind it.
The renowned healer crouched down slightly, carefully extended his hand, and gently placed his palm on the hidden door. Then, he slowly applied force, and with a soft creaking sound, the hidden door was slowly pushed open.
A pungent, nauseating medicinal odor surged in from inside the room like a tidal wave, so strong it seemed to fill the entire space. Suppressing their discomfort, the two looked up and saw shelves densely packed with all sorts of strangely shaped bottles and jars. In the dim light, these bottles and jars gleamed with an eerie light, like Pandora's boxes concealing countless secrets.
The renowned healer frowned and slowly stepped forward to examine the bottles and jars. His gaze was focused and grave as he meticulously examined the labels and contents of each container. As he delved deeper, his expression grew increasingly somber, like the sky before a storm. "If these medicines are mixed, their toxicity is enough to poison an entire city. The conspiracy behind this is truly insidious; their malicious intent is blatantly obvious." The healer's voice was low and filled with worry, echoing in the silent space and adding to the oppressive atmosphere.
Just then, a sinister, terrifying laugh, as if from the depths of hell, echoed without warning, reverberating in the narrow space and sending chills down everyone's spine. Immediately afterward, a dark figure emerged from the corner like a ghost. The figure exuded a chilling aura, sending shivers down one's spine. "You think you can escape my grasp? This is your burial ground." The figure's voice was hoarse and icy, like the grinding of metal, every word filled with murderous intent.
Undeterred, Dongfang Wan'er let out a sharp cry and thrust her sword at the shadowy figure. The sword in her hand moved like a dragon emerging from the sea, carrying an unstoppable momentum; the blade whistled as it sliced through the air. However, the shadowy figure was incredibly agile. With a mere flick of his wrist, he easily evaded Dongfang Wan'er's fierce attack, like a wisp of smoke. Not only that, but in the instant he dodged the attack, he swiftly tossed several poisoned needles, gleaming with a ghostly blue light, from his sleeve. These needles, carrying the aura of death, shot towards Dongfang Wan'er and the divine physician.
The experienced and quick-witted physician, as expected, acted swiftly. Just as the poisoned needle was about to strike, he reached out and grabbed Dongfang Wan'er, pulling her aside with a sharp movement. The two narrowly avoided the attack. Immediately afterward, the physician swiftly flicked some white powder from his robes. The powder fell like snowflakes, emitting a soft hissing sound upon contact with the poisoned needle. The poison on the needle was instantly neutralized and dissipated into the air.
Taking advantage of the brief moment when the shadowy figure was distracted by their evasive maneuver, Dongfang Wan'er seized the opportunity, a resolute glint in her eyes. She lightly touched the ground with her feet, then charged towards the shadowy figure like an arrow released from a bow. Her longsword drew a graceful arc in the air, precisely piercing the figure's arm. The shadowy figure let out a painful roar, the sound echoing in the silent room, causing the surrounding bottles and jars to tremble slightly. But the shadowy figure was clearly extremely cunning; knowing that this was not the time to linger, after being wounded, he turned and fled without hesitation, disappearing into the darkness in a few leaps.
A surge of urge to give chase welled up within Dongfang Wan'er, and she drew her sword, ready to pursue. However, the divine physician stopped her in time. "Let's see if there's an antidote formula here first. Preventing a greater crisis is the top priority. Once these poisons are used, the consequences will be unimaginable. We must find a solution first." Hearing this, Dongfang Wan'er's heart tightened, realizing the gravity of the situation. The two suppressed their urge to pursue the shadowy figure and began searching the house carefully again. Their eyes were filled with determination and perseverance, leaving no corner unchecked that might hold the antidote formula.
They were completely focused, their eyes sharp, meticulously searching every corner of the room. Their fingers gently traced every crevice, every brick, leaving no stone unturned, not missing a single possible clue. Time slowly passed in this tense search. Finally, in a drawer shrouded in layers of curtains, in a highly concealed location, Dongfang Wan'er discovered a slightly yellowed booklet. The pages of the booklet looked fragile and old, as if carrying countless secrets sealed away by time.
Dongfang Wan'er carefully opened the booklet, only to find it densely filled with formulas and instructions for various medicines. The obscure text and complex symbols, however, seemed to her like a precious treasure map. "This is it!" The renowned physician couldn't hide his excitement; his voice trembled slightly, and his eyes shone with excitement and relief, as if he saw hope in unraveling the conspiracy and saving the world.
However, fate seems to love playing tricks. Before they could even carefully examine this crucial discovery, a series of noisy and hurried footsteps approached from outside. The footsteps shattered the brief silence in the room like a surging tide, each step feeling like a heavy blow to their hearts. "Oh no, their reinforcements are here." Dongfang Wan'er's expression instantly tensed. Her brows furrowed, her eyes revealing worry and vigilance. Instinctively, she gripped the hilt of her sword tightly, the patterns on it seemingly deeply embedded in her palm.
The renowned healer reacted swiftly, quickly tucking the booklet into his robes without hesitation. He then lowered his voice and said, "Let's find somewhere to hide." His gaze swept rapidly across the room, finally settling on a massive cabinet. The cabinet was tall and heavy, like a silent fortress, seemingly offering them temporary refuge.
The two men crept stealthily behind the cabinet, their bodies pressed tightly against the back wall, barely daring to breathe. They could clearly hear their own rapid heartbeats; in the eerily silent atmosphere, their heartbeats sounded like the beating of war drums, foreshadowing the impending crisis. The footsteps grew closer, accompanied by heavy breathing and the clanging of weapons; the men searched the room like wolves. "We must find them! We can't let them ruin our plans!" A fierce, murderous voice boomed like thunder, echoing through the room, making the air seem to tremble slightly.
Dongfang Wan'er's heart leaped into her throat. Her palms were sweaty, yet she gripped the sword hilt tightly, as if it were her only refuge against this dangerous world. Just then, a gray-black rat suddenly scurried past them, its claws scraping the ground with a soft sound, causing a commotion. "There!" someone had keenly spotted their hiding place, their voice tinged with smugness and cruelty.
Dongfang Wan'er and the senior healer inwardly cried out in alarm. They knew there was no way to avoid it now, and they had no choice but to engage in a desperate battle with the enemy once again. They exchanged a glance, seeing determination and resolve in each other's eyes, and then leaped out from behind the cabinet like cheetahs to meet the surging tide of enemies.