Chapter 127 Searching for Qiu Ziyue
Chapter 127 Searching for Qiu Ziyue
Five buddies gathered at Luminglou, drinking alone and quietly waiting for an important moment.
Suddenly, a soft whistling sound pierced the night sky, followed by a bright light rising from the distance.
In an instant, colorful smoke bombs burst into the sky, like blooming flowers, instantly illuminating the entire night sky.
Red like fire, blue like the sea, purple like a dream, green like spring... all kinds of colors intertwine to form a beautiful picture.
The smoke grenades slowly dispersed in the air, like a flowing ink painting, dazzling the eye.
Lu Yuanchangming said to Qi Yuxuan, "I think Twilight City has arrived. What are they saying?"
After seeing the smoke grenade signal, Twilight City, Chu Yujue, and Yin Lihen all arrived at Luming Tower.
So, three more people joined the group of five, making eight men sitting together and chatting.
Night fell over Lu Minglou's courtyard, the lights were dim, but the atmosphere was unusually tense.
"Brother Mu, do you know who Yu Shuang has been having a marital affair with?"
Lu Yuanchangming asked directly, his voice tinged with urgency and unease.
Twilight City was clearly taken aback, and his expression turned somewhat awkward.
He hesitated for a moment, then said in a low voice, "This... it's not good to say it in front of so many people."
Lu Yuanchangming frowned and waved his hand impatiently, saying, "Speak quickly, stop talking like a girl!"
Twilight City took a deep breath and finally made up her mind to speak: "It was... I did it."
The moment he finished speaking, an uproar erupted around him.
Apart from Qi Yuxuan and Qiu Langyu, everyone else was so shocked by the sudden truth that they were speechless.
Lu Yuanchangming was even more furious, his fists clenched, almost unable to control his emotions.
"So that's how it is!" Lu Yuan said angrily, a hint of disappointment and anger flashing in his eyes. Chu Yujue and Yin Lihen exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with surprise and confusion.
"Oh my god, how could this happen?" Chu Yuqiu muttered to herself, shaking her head in disbelief.
Yin Lihen also sighed, his tone tinged with helplessness: "I really didn't expect it to turn out like this. Brother Mu, you've gotten what you wanted, but..."
Chu Yuqiu said softly, "Perhaps things are not as simple as we imagine."
Yin Lihen nodded and added, "That's right, we should hear Twilight City's explanation first."
Twilight City looked up at everyone, a hint of helplessness flashing in her eyes: "Didn't you suggest that I go and talk to Yu Shuang? Who would have thought that when I went there that night, it was pitch black as soon as I entered. I don't know what happened, but Yu Shuang rushed in and gave me a sleeping potion, and then that happened."
Lu Yuanchangming sighed softly, "I see..."
Qi Yuxuan said, "Now that the truth is out, Yu Shuang is still a young girl, so please keep your mouths shut and keep the secret. This is for Yu Shuang's good reputation."
“Yes, given what has happened, Brother Mu, I think the only thing you can do now is to be brave and ask for Yu Shuang’s hand in marriage. We’ll help you,” Lu Yuan said.
Chu Yujue and Yin Lihen nodded in agreement.
“We don’t care about your connection with Yu Shuang, we just want to find our junior sister as soon as possible,” the three senior brothers said.
As night deepened, the group sat around the stone table, the atmosphere becoming somewhat somber.
Lu Yuanchangming frowned, a hint of worry in his eyes.
He turned to look at Qi Yuxuan and asked, "What was Ziyue's reaction when she was injured that day?"
Qi Yuxuan sighed, recalling the scene with a worried tone: "Her mouth was bleeding, her face was deathly pale, and she coughed every now and then. She looked very badly injured."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yuanchangming's expression became even more solemn. He frowned and pondered for a moment before saying in a deep voice, "It's possible that her mind was disturbed and her emotions were stimulated, causing her to go mad while using the magical secret technique. She probably suffered severe internal injuries."
Chu Yuqiu and Yin Lihen exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with concern.
"Is it that serious?" Chu Yujue asked softly. "How is Miss Qiu now?"
Qi Yuxuan shook his head: "We haven't been able to find her, and we don't know where she went to heal her wounds."
Lu Yuanchangming clenched his fists, his heart filled with anxiety: "Where might she go to heal her wounds?"
Qi Yuxuan sighed: "I don't know, let me ask around some more."
Yin Lihen said, "I heard there's a Qingquan Cave on Zhushan Mountain, a secluded place suitable for healing. But it's also possible she went to some other, more hidden place."
“Then let’s split up and search,” Lu Yuanchangming said decisively. “Qi Yuxuan and I will go to Qingquan Cave, and the rest of you can go to the nearby villages and towns to inquire about information.”
The three senior brothers nodded: "Okay, let's act quickly. Time waits for no one, we hope..."
"To find her before her injuries worsen."
The group quickly divided the tasks and prepared the necessary items.
Qi Yuxuan took out a map from his pocket and carefully marked the possible search locations.
Lu Yuanchangming then checked all the weapons and medicines he was carrying to ensure that everything was in order.
"Everyone be careful."
Qi Yuxuan instructed, "Ziyue's condition is unknown. We must find her as soon as possible and ensure her safety."
"Do not worry."
Lu Yuanchangming said firmly, "We will definitely bring her back."
As night fell, everyone set off in different directions.
Lu Yuanchangming and Qi Yuxuan headed towards Qingquan Cave.
Meanwhile, the three senior brothers, Chu Yuqiu and Yin Lihen, went to nearby villages and towns to inquire about the news.
Throughout the journey, Lu Yuan Changming was constantly worried about Zi Yue's safety.
After a long journey, Qi Yuxuan, Lu Yuanchangming, and the other two finally arrived at Qingquan Cave.
The area is surrounded by dense forests, with babbling brooks and a refreshing atmosphere in the air.
However, Twilight Sparkle was nowhere to be seen in front of the cave.
"Not here?" Lu Yuanchangming said with some disappointment.
"Let's look again."
Qi Yuxuan did not give up. He carefully examined the surrounding traces, hoping to find some clues.
Suddenly, Lu Yuanchangming pointed to a rock not far away and said softly, "Look, there are fresh footprints here."
Qi Yuxuan followed his finger and indeed found a string of newly left footprints.
The footprints led deeper into the cave.
"Follow them." Lu Yuanchangming made a quick decision, and the two carefully followed the footprints.
The further you go in, the dimmer the light becomes, and the colder the air gets.
Finally, in a secluded corner, they spotted a woman.
She was sitting cross-legged, resting with her eyes closed, surrounded by scattered herbs and medical instruments.
"Ziyue!" Lu Yuan called softly, afraid of disturbing her.
The woman slowly opened her eyes, saw the three people standing before her, and smiled slightly: "Haha, what brings you here? Did you come to see me die...?"
"How is it you?" Lu Yuanchang looked closely and saw that it was Zhao Wanqing.
Suddenly, a steel whip lashed out from the shadows, whistling sharply, aimed directly at Lu Yuanchangming and Qi Yuxuan.
"Watch out!" Lu Yuan shouted, quickly drawing his sword to meet the attack.
Qi Yuxuan was not to be outdone, and drew his longsword to block in front of him.
The two men's swords clashed with the steel whip, producing a metallic clang.
After several rounds of fighting, they worked together to knock the steel whip away, subdued the whip-wielder, Xiao Wan, and knocked her unconscious by striking her pressure points.
Lu Yuanchangming sheathed his longsword and looked at Zhao Wanqing with a cold gaze: "What are you doing here?"
Zhao Wanqing stood there with a crazy smile on her face.
She laughed loudly, "What a joke! I was hoping Qiu Ziyue would die soon, but instead she didn't die and disappeared! I'm out of the antidote, I'm going to become an old woman!"
Zhao Wanqing's laughter was laced with endless despair and anger: "That hateful Qiu Ziyue, come out here and give me the antidote! You've driven me crazy!"
Qi Yuxuan frowned and asked, "What antidote are you talking about? Why do you need it so urgently?"
Zhao Wanqing's eyes suddenly turned sinister: "It's that woman you made the bet with. She said last time she would only give me two months' worth of medicine. Now the deadline is approaching, but she has disappeared. That antidote is the key to maintaining youth and beauty!"
"I see……"
Qi Yuxuan said softly, "It seems my wife is indeed formidable, which is why she has driven you to such madness."
Lu Yuan sighed, "Zhao Wanqing, I'll give you a chance. How about we go find Qiu Ziyue together?"
Zhao Wanqing sneered, "Fine, I'm willing to do anything as long as I can find her!"
To be continued in the next chapter.
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