The funny counterattack of traveling through time and space and becoming a vicious female supporting

Chapter 154: The chess game begins, and dangers are everywhere

When Gu Yichen returned, he found Lu Ling'er still chatting and laughing with Xinying. He was filled with curiosity about this stranger, like a curious cat, but he restrained his temper and waited patiently for Lu Ling'er to introduce him. "Sister Xinying, this is my husband, Shen Kang, but we affectionately call him Yichen. Husband, this is Sister Xinying, the aide to the Prince of Zhennan. She will be joining us on our quest to find the medicine."

"Brother-in-law Yichen, nice to meet you. You can call me Xinying." Xinying narrowed her eyes slightly, looking up and down at this calm and collected brother-in-law as if she were examining a rare treasure.

"Miss Xinying, thank you for your courtesy. My wife has a free and easy-going personality. I hope you will bear with me." Gu Yichen always remained highly alert to new acquaintances and did not want Lu Linger's innocence to affect their judgment.

Lu Ling'er then handed Gu Yichen the handwritten letter from the Prince of Zhennan. The three of them read it together, enthusiastically discussing their plans for the next day's trip to the Hidden Valley. Gu Yichen nodded slightly, a flicker of determination in his eyes, like a sharp sword piercing the sky. "I will bring Mo Yan, Mo Xian, and Mo Dong with me to escort you."

"I'll also dispatch some black armored cavalry to accompany us. We'll all protect each other." Seeing that the matter was settled, Xinying gently reminded the pregnant Lu Ling'er to rest early, as the next day's journey would be arduous. Xinying caught a glimpse of the wariness and murderous intent in Gu Yichen's eyes and secretly resolved to avoid this potential threat. She had a vague sense that a veil of mystery shrouded this couple, but at the moment, she was more concerned about whether Lu Ling'er could save Wen Yuan's life.

The next morning, Xinying, Lu Ling'er, and Gu Yichen, accompanied by Mo Yan, Mo Xian, Mo Dong, and several black-armored cavalrymen, set off like an arrow towards the hidden valley. This road happened to face the ancient forest where Lu Ling'er and Gu Yichen had once explored, and the south and north were like two worlds of ice and fire.

Along the way, they were like brave warriors climbing to the top of the mountain, conquering the steep cliffs; they were also like people traveling through the dense forest shrouded in clouds and mist, fighting a desperate battle with the sudden storm. Every step was like dancing on the edge of a knife, but they never had the slightest intention of retreating.

It was a full moon night, and they had to find a suitable spot, like searching for treasure, and wait for the blood lotus to bloom. After countless hardships, they finally reached their destination. In the valley, the blood lotus, caressed by the moonlight, shone faintly, like pearls twinkling in the night sky, as if beckoning them. Lu Ling'er carefully gathered a few blood lotuses and packed the roots and soil with care, thinking of bringing them back to Nanyang Prefecture and cultivating them in the greenhouse at Taoyuan Villa. After several days of intense work, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

However, just as they were about to turn and leave, a group of men in black suddenly emerged from all directions like ghosts, surrounding them tightly. These men in black moved swiftly and silently, like ghosts in the night. They were dressed in black robes and wore masks on their faces, revealing only a pair of cold eyes, which made people shudder.

The leading man in black had a cold smile on his face and said grimly: "It seems that you also know the secret of the blood lotus. In this case, don't blame us for being cruel and ruthless. We will make sure that you never come back." His voice was low and cold, full of murderous intent.