As soon as I put it on, I met a sickly man

Yingfeng led Ding Chen and others through a hidden path and came to a secluded cave deep in the Black Wind Ridge.

The cave was dark and damp, and the air was filled with a disgusting musty smell.

Yingfeng lit a tinder, and the dim flames reflected on the wall of the cave, casting distorted shadows, adding a bit of weirdness.

"Here..." Ding Chen looked around, his brows furrowed. "What secrets are hidden here?"

Ying Feng took a deep breath and said in a heavy tone: "Master Xuanzhen is trying to control the court. Jiang Yue's previous unjust case was also part of his secret manipulation. His purpose is to create chaos and take the opportunity to control the government." His words were like thunder, echoing in the cave, shocking Ding Chen and others.

They never imagined that the truth of the matter would be so complicated and involve such a wide range of issues.

A cold light flashed in Xuanyuan Che's eyes: "Master Xuanzhen is so brave!"

General Lin was also furious: "How dare you be so audacious and presumptuous? You deserve to die!"

Censor Su was even more indignant: "I will definitely report this to the Emperor and have these treacherous villains severely punished!"

Just then, a carrier pigeon flew into the cave and landed on Yingfeng's shoulder.

Yingfeng took off the small note tied to the pigeon's leg and his face suddenly changed.

"Not good!" He stood up suddenly, "Miss Xiaoxuan has been captured by Taoist Xuanzhen!"

Ding Chen and others were suddenly extremely anxious.

Although Xiaoxuan has only known them for a short time, her kind and intelligent character has already won their favor and respect.

Now that Xiaoxuan has fallen into the hands of Taoist Xuanzhen, her life or death is uncertain. How can they not be anxious?

"Master Xuanzhen is threatening us with this, asking us to abandon the investigation and hand over all the evidence." Yingfeng's voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of powerlessness.

Ding Chen clenched his fists tightly, his eyes burning with anger: "We must never bow to evil forces!"

Xuanyuan Che drew his sword and pointed it at the cave entrance: "I'm going to save Miss Xiaoxuan right now!"

General Lin also drew his sword: "I'll go too!"

Although Su Yushi didn't know martial arts, he said firmly: "I will go with you!"

Yingfeng shook his head and stopped their impulsive actions.

"Master Xuanzhen is cunning and cunning. We must plan carefully, otherwise we will fall into his trap and die in vain." He paused, glanced at everyone, and said in a deep voice, "The only plan now is..." Yingfeng's voice stopped abruptly, and his eyes fell on an inconspicuous corner deep in the cave.

There, something seemed to be flickering with a faint light.

Yingfeng quickly walked to the corner, pushed aside the dead branches and leaves covering it, revealing a secret compartment.

There was a wooden box in the secret compartment, with intricate patterns carved on its surface, emitting a faint scent of sandalwood.

Yingfeng carefully opened the wooden box, which contained a parchment scroll and a jade pendant.

"This is..." Ding Chen and others gathered around and looked at the contents of the wooden box curiously.

Yingfeng unfolded the parchment scroll, which was covered with densely written tiny handwriting.

"This was left by Miss Jiang Yue. It records all the evidence of Taoist Xuanzhen's crimes, as well as evidence of his collusion with certain ministers in the court." Ying Feng's voice trembled, as if he couldn't believe what he saw.

This is undoubtedly a timely help!

With this evidence, they can bring Taoist Xuanzhen to justice and clear Jiang Yue's name!

At the same time, the atmosphere in the throne room of the imperial palace was tense.

Xuanzhen Taoist's sect colluded with the conservative ministers in the court. Together they impeached Prince Mu and others in the court, intending to put them to death.

"Prince Mu formed a clique for personal gain and excluded dissidents. He should be put to death!" a minister accused indignantly.

"Prince Mu secretly hoarded weapons and intended to rebel. His crime is unforgivable!" another minister echoed.

In the court, the ministers who supported Prince Mu argued their case, and the two sides argued endlessly, creating an extremely tense atmosphere.

The emperor sat on the dragon throne with a gloomy face and said nothing.

At this moment, Censor Su stepped forward, holding up a sheepskin scroll, and announced in a loud voice, "I have a memorial!"

Censor Su presented the parchment scroll he had obtained from the cave, and detailed the crimes of Taoist Xuanzhen, including evidence of his collusion with foreign countries, fabrication of false cases, and attempt to rebel.

The emperor was furious after hearing this and ordered the dismissal and investigation of the ministers who had colluded with him. The sect of Taoist Xuanzhen was also surrounded and suppressed by the imperial army.

When the news reached Black Wind Ridge, Ding Chen and others were ecstatic.

They knew that justice had finally been served and Jiang Yue's injustice had finally been vindicated.

However, just as everyone was celebrating their victory, Yingfeng's expression suddenly changed and his eyes fell on the jade pendant in his hand.

He felt a powerful force emanating from the jade pendant, which made him feel extremely frightened and uneasy.

"This jade pendant..." Ying Feng's voice trembled, "Something's wrong..."

On Black Wind Ridge, the wind was howling.

Taoist Xuanzhen saw that his conspiracy had been exposed and the situation was hopeless, and a ferocious look flashed across his face.

He laughed wildly, and suddenly a silver needle shining with faint light appeared in his hand, which suddenly pierced into Xiaoxuan's neck.

"Want to catch me? Dream on! None of you will have an easy time!"

Xiaoxuan groaned and fell down softly.

Ding Chen's eyes were bloodshot and he roared and pounced on Taoist Xuanzhen.

Xuanyuan Che, General Lin and others also drew their weapons and engaged in a desperate fight with Taoist Xuanzhen.

Taoist Xuanzhen has extraordinary martial arts skills and brutal moves, and even Ding Chen and others can hardly resist him together.

His palms were fierce and powerful, and each of his moves was so powerful that it crushed everyone and forced them to retreat again and again.

The cave was suddenly filled with flashes of swords and sabers, and murderous aura.

During the fierce battle, Ying Feng suddenly flashed out, stood in front of Ding Chen, and took the fatal palm from Taoist Xuanzhen.

"Brother, stop! You are already wrong!" A trace of blood flowed from the corner of Ying Feng's mouth, but his tone was extremely firm.

Taoist Xuanzhen was stunned, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"Junior brother? You...you actually betrayed me?"

"I'm not betraying you, but your ambition and your evil!" Ying Feng's eyes were like torches, and he spoke loudly. "I've long been fed up with your unscrupulous pursuit of selfish desires, harming innocent people!"

Yingfeng joined the battle and the situation reversed instantly.

He and Taoist Xuanzhen were fellow disciples and knew each other's moves very well.

He defeated the enemy with every move and neutralized Taoist Xuanzhen's attacks one by one.

Ding Chen and others also took the opportunity to launch a fierce attack. Taoist Xuanzhen gradually became exhausted and was finally hit in the chest by Yingfeng's palm. He flew backwards and fell heavily to the ground.

The crowd tied up Taoist Xuanzhen and escorted him back to the capital.

However, Xiaoxuan remained unconscious.

Ding Chen held Xiaoxuan in his arms and anxiously asked Yingfeng, "How is Xiaoxuan?"

Ying Feng examined Xiao Xuan's injuries with a serious expression and said in a deep voice, "She was poisoned by the 'Seven Days Soul-Severing Powder'. This poison is extremely rare, and the antidote is even harder to find."

"Seven-Day Soul-Destroying Powder?" Ding Chen's heart sank suddenly. He knew how terrible this poison was.

Ying Feng pulled out an old medical book from his pocket, flipped through it for a moment, and then pointed to a page and said, "According to the records here, the antidote requires three rare medicinal herbs: Tianshan Snow Lotus, Millennium Ganoderma Lucidum, and... Phoenix Gallbladder."

Although Tianshan Snow Lotus and Millennium Ganoderma Lucidum are precious, they are not impossible to find.

But Phoenix Gallbladder...

Do phoenixes really exist in this world?

Ding Chen looked at the unconscious Xiaoxuan and felt extremely anxious. He knew that time was running out.

He clutched the medical book tightly, his eyes determined: "No matter what the cost, I must find the antidote and save Xiaoxuan!" He stood up suddenly and strode out of the cave...

"Yingfeng, help me get ready. I need to leave immediately..."