binnovel Chapter 121 Nine Lifetimes: A Madman's Deadly Plot, Kicking Open the Gate of Fantasy to Begin a
Chapter 121 Nine Lifetimes: A Madman's Deadly Plot, Kicking Open the Gate of Fantasy to Begin a
Chapter 121 A Mad Doctor's Deadly Plot: Kicking Open the Gate to a Fantasy World and Embarking on a New Journey
Inside that eerie ancient tomb, Luo Qingci and her group had just dealt with the two-headed dragon, and the air was still thick with the stench of blood. The man in the golden mask collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, yet still indulging in his get-rich-quick fantasies: "Once I get the treasure, I'll hire a bunch of beautiful maids to massage my legs and shoulders every day, and marry ten or eight stunningly beautiful women to have ten or eight big, fat sons! Wouldn't that be wonderful!" As he spoke, drool almost dripped from his mouth.
Luo Qingci rolled her eyes at him and said disdainfully, "Look at your pathetic self. Take care of what's in front of you first, or you'll end up getting yourself killed before you even get the treasure!" Although she said that, she was also secretly looking forward to the surprises ahead. After all, who would refuse a surprise? But she knew even more clearly that this ancient tomb was full of dangers and she could not let her guard down.
The group continued deeper into the narrow passage, where an eerie blue light filled the air. The murals on the walls seemed to come alive, their distorted forms emitting silent screams that sent chills down their spines. Suddenly, the golden-masked man lost his footing and fell into a bottomless pit. He thrashed about frantically, screaming, "Grandma, help me! I haven't lived enough yet! I haven't enjoyed being surrounded by beauties! I don't want to die like this!"
Luo Qingci was so angry that her eyebrows shot up and her almond eyes widened. She stomped her feet and cursed, "You idiot, you don't even watch where you're going! Where are your eyes?" While complaining, her hands moved quickly. She pulled a rope from her magic pouch and threw it precisely into the trap. She yelled irritably, "Hold on tight, or I'll throw you here to feed the rats!"
After finally managing to pull the person up, before they could even catch their breath, a mechanism was suddenly triggered, and countless sharp arrows shot from all directions like a dense rain. The thin man in black reacted quickly, drawing his dagger in front of him with a "whoosh," but he was still accidentally grazed by an arrow on his arm, making him hiss in pain.
Upon seeing this, Luo Qingci's eyes sharpened instantly. She strode forward, swiftly pulled out a small bottle, and applied the ointment inside to his wound with swift and practiced ease. Next, she took a bell from her waist, gently shook it, and chanted incantations. Miraculously, the arrows seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, changing direction and shooting towards the wall with a series of "bangs," leaving onlookers dumbfounded.
The man in the golden mask, still reeling from the shock of the trap, stared wide-eyed at the sight, his mouth agape, wide enough to fit an egg. He flattered her, saying, "Grandma, this is nothing short of divine intervention! From now on, if you point east, I'll never go west. You can ask me to go through fire and water without hesitation. Even if you ask me to try and catch the moon's reflection in the water, I won't say a word!"
Luo Qingci rolled her eyes at him and said disdainfully, "Hmph! Stop talking nonsense. Just don't let me down at the crucial moment, or you'll be in big trouble!"
Finally, they arrived at the core area of the ancient tomb, a huge stone chamber. In the center sat a box radiating a mysterious light, surrounded by a group of men in black—the very dark forces behind it all. The leader of the black-robed figures let out a sinister laugh that echoed through the chamber, sending chills down their spines: "You've certainly got some skill, managing to get here. However, this treasure and the spirit pearl belong to us today! Hahaha..."
Luo Qingci's lips curled into a cold smile as she thought to herself, "You think you can stop me? Today I'll show you what happens when you mess with me! Daring to scheme against me is simply overestimating yourselves." On the surface, however, she remained calm, feigning fear as she took a step back and whispered to her companion, "It seems we're no match for them. Should we retreat?" Her show of weakness made anyone unaware of her true intentions believe she was afraid.
Upon hearing this, the man in the golden mask nodded vigorously, saying, "Yes, yes, Grandma, let's run first! As long as we're alive, we can always fight again! We can practice some more when we get back and then deal with them later." He looked so flustered that he was practically ready to turn around and run away.
Just as the man in black robes was becoming smug and laughing loudly, Luo Qingci suddenly made her move. The poison in her hand transformed into a cloud of multicolored smoke, instantly filling the entire stone chamber. The men in black robes coughed incessantly, choked by the smoke and unable to open their eyes, scattering in chaos like headless flies. She seized the opportunity to rush towards the box, only to find that it was equipped with a mechanism and could not be easily opened.
Seeing this, the man in black robes grinned and said, "Don't waste your energy. Only we can solve this mechanism. You won't escape today!" His arrogant tone made it seem as if he was already standing at the top of the world.
Luo Qingci remained calm, her eyes quickly scanning the mechanism, her mind racing to recall the relevant information she had gleaned from the ancient tomb's records. Suddenly, her eyes lit up, as if she had discovered a new continent. She called out to the thin, black-clad man, "Give me that jade pendant from your waist!" After obtaining the pendant, she inserted it into the mechanism's groove, muttering incantations as she rapidly tapped the mechanism with both hands. Her focused expression suggested that the entire world had shrunk to just her and the mechanism.
With the sound of gears turning, the mechanism slowly opened. Seeing this, the man in black robes became enraged, his face turning bright red like a ripe tomato, and he led his men in a frenzied attack.
As Luo Qingci brandished her dagger with the agility of a cheetah, she used poison to defend herself while simultaneously turning back to shout at the man in the golden mask: "Don't you want to get rich quick? Don't you want to have women on both sides? If you don't fight now, this is your only chance! If you don't get the treasure, you'll be left only to cry with your get-rich-quick dreams!"
The man in the golden mask gritted his teeth, picked up an iron rod from the ground, and joined the fight, shouting, "For my wealth and glory, I'll fight to the death!" Although his kung fu skills were not great, his desperate stance really intimidated the men in black in front of him, making them hesitant to approach.
In the midst of the fierce battle, Luo Qingci discovered an opening in the black-robed man's defenses. Seizing the opportunity, a cold glint flashed in her eyes as she hurled a vial of poison straight at his face. Unable to dodge in time, the man was struck by the poison and instantly collapsed, writhing in agony and emitting bloodcurdling screams.
The men in black, having lost their leader, scattered like birds. Luo Qingci opened the box; inside were the treasure they had been searching for and another spirit pearl. She let out a long sigh, looking at the spirit pearl in her hand, her heart filled with emotion: "Finally, this conspiracy has been thwarted. Justice resides in the hearts of the people. No one is perfect; everyone has their own measure and their own stance. Those who attempt to control the hearts of the people will ultimately be devoured by the hearts of the people themselves!"
The man in the golden mask danced excitedly to the side, shouting like a madman, "Haha, we're rich! I'm going to marry a hundred wives, and have them on both sides..." His frenzied appearance made it seem as if he was already living the life of sudden wealth he had dreamed of.
Luo Qingci looked at him, shook her head helplessly, and said with a smile, "Look at your pathetic self. But you were of some use this time, so you'll get your share of the benefits!"
However, just when they thought everything was settled, the dying man in black robes suddenly let out a sinister laugh and roared with his last strength: "You think this is the end? I curse you, that you will never escape the tricks of fate. This curse will take you to an unknown place where you will suffer endless torment! Hahaha..." As his voice fell, a black light enveloped everyone.
Luo Qingci felt dizzy and disoriented. Suddenly, a blinding white light enveloped her, and the spirit pearl in her arms seemed to break free from the black light. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself in a strange world. The spiritual energy here was abundant, with huge islands floating in the sky and strange flying beasts occasionally streaking across the horizon. The surrounding architecture was peculiar, filled with a mystical and sacred atmosphere.
Although shocked, Luo Qingci was filled with excitement. She gripped the spirit pearl tightly, thinking to herself, "It seems this is a new adventure. No matter what this curse brings, I, Luo Qingci, will not be afraid. In this world, I will uphold the justice in my heart, find my own path, and trample all those conspiracies and schemes under my feet!" She looked up into the distance, her eyes resolute and fervent, a confident smile playing on her lips. Thus began Luo Qingci's new journey.