"Hiss … What?"
Qin Shi sucked in a breath of cold air: "Profound, Profound Spirit Realm?"
What kind of concept was this?
The girl in front of him, who was almost the same age as him, actually had the cultivation to overthrow the entire Crimson Flame Empire?
It couldn't be true, right?
But it should be known that in the Crimson Flame Empire, even in the imperial family, the strongest were only at the Profound Spirit Realm.
The realm above the Profound Spirit Realm only existed in legends in the Crimson Flame Empire. Qin Shi had never even heard of it.
"No wonder she was so confident that as long as the Blue Snow Sect was willing, just the outer sect alone was enough to flatten the Crimson Flame Empire." Qin Shi pursed his lips, a little solemn.
It seemed that what she said was not a lie.
Realizing this, the corner of Qin Shi's eyes twitched. He deeply understood what it meant to compare oneself to others. He helplessly sighed: "Back then, in the entire ancient city, my talent was monstrous, but compared to Qin Xue Xin, this guy is not even qualified to carry shoes for her?"
Seeing Qin Shi's surprised expression, Qin Xue Xin was not surprised.
In her eyes, the Crimson Flame Empire was really a small and barren place. She said: "Even so, I am now poisoned, and the Heartless Yin-Yang Talisman has imprisoned the spiritual power in my body, so I can't summon it out of my body.
"Otherwise, if I am at my peak, the blood puppet just now is just a small ant."
Speaking of this, Qin Xue Xin's charming face revealed the kind of aura that only a true expert could reveal. This kind of aura could not be faked.
Qin Shi suddenly remembered Qin Xue Xin's miserable appearance the previous day and night, and asked with concern: "Right, that Heartless Yin-Yang Talisman, what's going on?"
"It's that group of blood-robed people …"
Qin Xue Xin's eyes dimmed as she said, "Three years ago, the second year after I joined the Blue Snow Sect, the man in the blood-red robe appeared in front of me again as promised. He slaughtered hundreds of Blue Snow Sect disciples.
However, due to the Azure Sky Sect's strong foundation, the blood-robed men did not gain any benefits. Because of this, they implanted the poison of the Heartless Yin Yang Talisman in my body … "
"Oh?"
Hearing this, Qin Shi fell into deep thought.
From Qin Xue Xin's words, he had a feeling that the mysterious group of blood-robed people seemed to be hatching a huge conspiracy.
Otherwise, why would he let this weak woman suffer the pain of separation again and again?
If it was just for revenge, wouldn't it be easier to kill Qin Xue Xin directly?
"What is the motive of that group of blood-robed people?" The more he thought about this question, the more puzzles he had.
In the end, Qin Shi looked at the pitiful girl in front of him and clenched his fists tightly as he secretly promised, "Hmph, no matter what your motive is, if you dare to bully such a beautiful and gentle girl, one day, I will personally find out the truth.
I will not allow you to hurt this girl who is already full of vicissitudes of life. "
"What bullsh * t fate, it's all nonsense."
"Man can conquer nature!" His desire to protect her grew stronger.
Clenching his fists, Qin Shi tried his best not to think about those things that he couldn't figure out. Suddenly, his eyes widened as he said, "Xue Xin, then did you come to the Passionless Valley because there's an antidote for the Heartless Yin-Yang Talisman here?"
"Yeah."
Hearing this, Qin Xue Xin nodded and said, "A year ago, I read in an ancient book in the Blue Snow Sect that there's a strange flower in the Passionless Valley called the Soul-Severing Flower.
The stamen of this flower can cure the poison of the Heartless Yin-Yang Talisman. "
Speaking of this, Qin Xue Xin pursed her lips and said, "I've been in this valley for a year. This valley is steep and there's no way out, except for this cave, so I think the antidote must be here."
Hearing this, Qin Shi completely understood.
"Soul-Severing Flower?
This name is so domineering, as if I'm going to become a monk. "
He grinned and stretched his body, then grabbed Qin Xue Xin's hand and said, "Since you know the antidote, what are you waiting for?
Come, let's go in and find the antidote. "
"You want to help me?"
Qin Xue Xin shouted in surprise.
"Nonsense, we just said we're friends, is your memory a pig?
Hey, hey, hey … "After saying this, Qin Shi inadvertently glanced at Qin Xue Xin's chest, and his eyebrows twisted into a curve. He thought to himself," Strange, people say that big breasts have no brains, but Xue Xin's breasts aren't big. "
Not knowing what Qin Shi was thinking, Qin Xue Xin was touched and nodded. "Yeah."
The two reached an agreement.
Of course, before entering the cave, Qin Shi first mobilized his spiritual power and used the Sweet Pouring Rain Technique to heal his injuries.
Even though Qin Xue Xin was very powerful, she was trapped by the poison and was no different from an ordinary person.
If something unexpected happened in the cave, he had to bear the responsibility of a man.
Although the injuries caused by the blood puppets were very serious, they were only external injuries.
For Qin Shi who cultivated the Fallen Star Tyrant Body Art and the Sweet Pouring Rain Technique, this kind of injury was not a big deal.
With just a bit of rest, those shocking wounds were recovering at a speed visible to the naked eye. In half a cup of tea's time, he had already recovered from his serious injuries.
Seeing this scene, Qin Xue Xin frowned, "What a mysterious martial art …"
Clenching his fists, Qin Shi felt the power in his body rolling, "After resting for a few days, my strength has already recovered to the middle stage of the Spirit Sealing Realm. With the Netherworld Sword and the Burning Mist Curse, as long as I don't meet an existence at the peak of the Spirit Sealing Realm, I should be able to resist."
Thinking of this, he held Qin Xue Xin's hand and wanted to explore the cave.
But at this time, Qin Xue Xin's body trembled and a crimson color climbed onto her cheeks.
Taking a step forward, Qin Shi saw Qin Xue Xin's little girl appearance and was a bit confused, "What's wrong?"
"You, your hand …"
Qin Xue Xin lowered her head and spoke like a mosquito.
Qin Shi was startled and only then did he realize that it was his subconscious action. He awkwardly let go of Qin Xue Xin and said, "Eh, sorry, I didn't do it on purpose."
"I know!"
Qin Xue Xin didn't raise her head and only let out a weak snort. Then, she didn't dare to stay any longer and walked into the cave.
Looking at Qin Xue Xin's back, Qin Shi put his rough hand in front of his nose and sniffed it. Feeling the residual fragrance on it, he couldn't help but lick his dry lips, "So fragrant, could this be the rumored body fragrance?
If anyone could marry Xue Xin, it would be a wonderful thing. "
Thinking of this, he followed Qin Xue Xin.
The deeper they went into the cave, the colder it became. The coldness was bone-chilling. Gusts of cold wind blew on the cliff walls, emitting a whistling sound.
Often, there were filthy bats and spiders scurrying around in the cave. It was a horrifying sight.
Even though she looked strong, she was still a little girl.
When Qin Xue Xin saw the bats and spiders, she immediately lost her temper. She held onto Qin Shi's hand and hid behind him.
Qin Shi was stunned by her action. He chuckled and said, "Hmph, no matter how strong you pretend to be, you still need my protection in the end, don't you?"
A sense of satisfaction welled up in Qin Shi's heart. He curled his lips and pretended to be obedient after getting a bargain, "Cough cough, Xuexin, you are the one who delivered this to me. I did not have any improper thoughts."
"Hmph, you better not."
Qin Xue Xin made a cute expression and waved her fist.
Seeing this, Qin Shi was stunned. He pursed his red lips and his heartstrings couldn't help but throb.
The two of them went deeper into the cave. It must be said that the cave was shockingly big. The two of them walked for a full hour and still couldn't see the end.
Just like that, when they turned the third corner, a thick blood smell mixed with the humid air.
This made the two of them more vigilant. When they turned the fifth corner, a faint light finally appeared in the dark cave.
The light was purple, and it felt very strange. It was like the ghost fire of the underworld.
"Is it finally the end?"
Qin Shi heaved a sigh of relief. Feeling the warmth beside him, he thought to himself, "If this continues, this young master might not be able to resist this kind of heart-wrenching temptation." Thinking of this, he glanced at Qin Xuexin beside him.
Following the direction of the ghost fire, a large empty space suddenly appeared in front of them.
The empty space was surrounded by cliffs. Every hundred meters, there was a ghost fire candle, brightly illuminating the empty space.
In the deepest part of the empty space was a blood river.
The blood in the blood river was similar to the blood lake outside the cave. The boiling blood splashed on the cliffs.
"This place is really strange.
Xue Xin, wait for me here. I'll go in and take a look. "
Qin Shi frowned as he sniffed the pungent stench coming from the blood river. Soon after, he said a few words to Qin Xue before turning around and taking a step forward, wanting to enter the empty space.
But at this time, Qin Xue Xin suddenly pulled Qin Shi down. She frowned and said, "Be careful. The spiritual energy here is strong, and the evil aura is strong."
After being stopped, Qin Shi looked at Qin Xue Xin's cautious expression. He stroked her long blue hair and smiled, "Don't worry. I'm here. No matter what kind of monster or demon it is, I won't let them hurt you."
Qin Xue Xin hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
But even so, she still insisted on following Qin Shi. With no other choice, the two of them entered the empty space together.
But when the two of them entered the empty space and looked around, they found that the empty space was empty except for the candles. They couldn't help but feel disappointed.
"Qin Shi, look over there."
At this time, Qin Xue Xin raised her jade-like hand and pointed to the deepest part of the blood river.
On the other side of the blood river, there were three forks on the cliff, and each of them led to a different direction.
"It seems that the Soul Severing Flower should be in this fork." Qin Shi pursed his lips and held Qin Xue Xin's hand as they walked towards the blood river.
When they arrived in front of the blood river, it was more than ten meters wide.
In the blood river, the rapid flow of the blood washed the cliff, and the two of them didn't dare to move forward.
"You wait here. I'll go see how deep the blood river is." Qin Shi patted Qin Xue Xin's hand and walked towards the blood river.
Unexpectedly, Qin Xue Xin refused to let go of Qin Shi, "Don't go … I can feel that there's a very strong spiritual energy in the blood river …"
"Silly girl, you're too paranoid."
After being stunned for a while, Qin Shi patted Qin Xue Xin's hand to comfort her and said, "Moreover, if I don't go deeper, how can I help you find the antidote?
I don't want to see a beauty like you die in front of me.
Be good and wait for me on the shore. "
After saying that, he didn't give Qin Xue Xin a chance to refute and jumped to the side of the blood river. He stabbed the Netherworld Sword into the blood river, wanting to test the depth of the blood river.
Bang!
Who would have thought that the moment the Netherworld Sword entered the blood river, the Netherworld Sword suddenly let out a wild whistling sound. A black fog suddenly appeared and a strong corrosive force merged into the blood river. The blood river seemed to be boiling, and a huge whirlpool formed in the middle.
The whirlpool formed and a majestic suction force rotated, even the ghost fire on the cliff was blown out.
"What's going on?"
Qin Shi was startled. After feeling that something was wrong, he tried to pull the Netherworld Sword out.
But when he tried, he was surprised to find that the blade of the Netherworld Sword seemed to be stuck in the blood river. No matter how much strength he used, the Netherworld Sword did not move.
"It's stuck?"
Qin Shi thought to himself after seeing that there was no result.
But at this time, the blood river suddenly dried up. A blood figure holding the Netherworld Sword's blade slowly floated out of the blood river's whirlpool.
That blood figure had a sinister face and strong muscles could be seen all over its body.
"Blood Puppet?"
Seeing the blood figure, Qin Shi was startled. Wasn't this blood figure a Blood Puppet?
But compared to the Blood Puppet in the blood lake outside the cave, this Blood Puppet was clearly much more robust. The veins on its arm holding the Netherworld Sword made it impossible for him to resist.