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

Ding Chen was extremely anxious as he looked at the unconscious Xiaoxuan.

He knew that time was running out, and every moment of delay would put Xiaoxuan in greater danger.

"Seven Days Soul-Breaking Powder", the name itself carries a sense of urgency like a death warrant.

Seven days. If the antidote is not found within seven days, Xiaoxuan...

He didn't dare to think about it any more.

The Tianshan Snow Lotus grows in extremely cold places, the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum is hidden in deep mountains and old forests, and the Phoenix Gallbladder is unheard of and illusory.

Which of these three medicinal herbs can only be found by licking blood on the tip of a knife?

"I'll go find the Tianshan Snow Lotus." Xuanyuan Che's voice was cold and firm, like an iceberg that had never melted.

"Give it to me, the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum." General Lin's rough voice was filled with unquestionable determination, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath.

Ding Chen clenched the medical book in his hand, which contained clues about the Phoenix Gallbladder and pointed to a mysterious and dangerous place - the Misty Forest.

Legend has it that the place is filled with miasma, wild beasts roam rampant, and there are ancient tribes guarding unknown secrets.

"Phoenix Gall, I'll go." His voice was low but firm, like a volcano about to erupt.

After some discussion, everyone decided to act separately and try to find these three rare medicinal herbs in the shortest time possible.

Ding Chen entrusted Xiaoxuan to Censor Su, asking him to take care of her, and then he, Xuanyuan Che, and General Lin embarked on their respective journeys.

After traveling quickly all the way, crossing mountains and rivers, Ding Chen and others finally arrived at the edge of the misty forest recorded in the medical book.

Looking around, the forest was shrouded in a thick layer of fog, eerie and terrifying, like a dormant giant beast, ready to devour any intruder at any time.

"This Misty Forest is indeed worthy of its reputation." General Lin couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the scene in front of him.

As they entered the forest, they encountered a wide, turbulent river with a deafening roar.

There is no bridge or boat on the river, so it is not easy to cross the river.

"Let's take a detour, this river is too dangerous." General Lin suggested.

"Take a detour? How much time will it take to take a detour? Xiaoxuan can't wait!" Xuanyuan Che retorted harshly. He stared at the rushing river in front of him with a frown.

"But we can't get through now!" General Lin also raised his voice, with a hint of anxiety in his tone.

Time is tight, and taking a detour will indeed waste a lot of time, but forcing the river across is too risky.

The two men argued endlessly, but Ding Chen said nothing. He stared at the river, as if thinking about something.

Suddenly, he seemed to think of something and his eyes fell on Yingfeng.

"Shadow Wind..." Ding Chen said.

Yingfeng's figure flashed and floated towards the river like a wisp of green smoke.

He tapped the water with his toes, moving quickly across the turbulent river like a dragonfly skimming the water.

His figure appeared and disappeared, moving through the fog like a ghost.

A moment later, Yingfeng returned and pointed to a relatively flat area upstream of the river. He said, "The current there is slower and the riverbed is shallower. We can try to cross the river."

Everyone was overjoyed when they heard this and immediately ran in the direction Yingfeng pointed.

Sure enough, the river water there was crystal clear and the stones on the riverbed were clearly visible.

Although the water was still flowing fast, it was much safer than the previous section of the turbulent river.

Everyone stepped carefully on the stones on the riverbed and crossed the river step by step.

"It's finally over." General Lin breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

After crossing the river, they came to a mysterious valley.

The valley was filled with thick fog, visibility was extremely low, and from time to time there were strange bird calls and the growls of wild beasts, which was creepy.

Censor Su said solemnly, "There seems to be something strange in this valley. Why don't we send someone in to investigate first?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ding Chen stood up without hesitation: "I'll go."

"Ding Chen, don't be reckless!" General Lin hurriedly stopped him. "The situation in this valley is unclear. It's too dangerous to rush in."

"Time is running out. I can't wait." Ding Chen said firmly, his eyes revealing an unquestionable determination. "Xiaoxuan's life is in danger. I must find the Phoenix Gallbladder as soon as possible."

After saying that, Ding Chen resolutely walked into the foggy valley.

His figure gradually disappeared in the thick fog, leaving only a blurry back.

"Ding Chen..." Xuanyuan Che looked at the direction where Ding Chen disappeared, his heart full of worry.

From the depths of the valley, a wild beast roared, followed by Ding Chen's low cry: "What is that?!"

As soon as Ding Chen finished speaking, a group of huge beasts rushed out from the thick fog. Their hair was as hard and coarse as steel needles, their eyes flashed with fierce light, and they let out bursts of terrifying growls.

Ding Chen drew his sword and rushed towards the beast.

The sword flashed, and the cold air was pressing. Ding Chen was agile and moved among the beasts like a dragon.

However, these beasts were not only huge in size, but also had extremely strong attack power, and Ding Chen gradually felt a little tired.

Just when Ding Chen was about to be overwhelmed, Xuanyuan Che, General Lin and Ying Feng also arrived.

The three joined the battle and engaged in a fierce battle with the beast.

Xuanyuan Che's swordsmanship is sharp and every move is deadly; General Lin is extremely powerful and each punch carries the force of a tidal wave; Yingfeng's body movements are ghostly and he shuttles among the beasts like a ghost, giving the beasts a fatal blow from time to time.

However, these beasts were fearless and continued to launch fierce attacks, and everyone gradually felt exhausted.

At this moment, General Lin keenly discovered the beasts' weakness - their eyes were afraid of strong light.

He immediately ordered everyone to use tinder to create strong light to disrupt the beast's vision.

Sure enough, the beast became panicked under the strong light and its attacks lost their accuracy.

Everyone seized the opportunity and fought back with all their might, finally repelling the beast.

After the battle, Ding Chen ignored his injuries and asked anxiously, "Where is the phoenix gall?" The valley was empty, with only the corpses of wild beasts and the smell of blood, but no trace of the phoenix gall.

Ding Chen's heart sank, and a feeling of powerlessness surged over him.

Xiaoxuan was still waiting for him, but time passed by and he got nothing.

Xiaoxuan's maid Xiaotao took out an exquisitely embroidered sachet from her bosom and handed it to Ding Chen: "Mr. Ding, this is what the young lady always carries with her. She said that she made it for you personally." Ding Chen took the sachet, and a faint fragrance came to his nose. It was the unique fragrance of Xiaoxuan.

He held the sachet tightly, his heart warmed, and Xiaoxuan's gentle smile seemed to be right in front of him.

He took a deep breath, put the sachet close to his body, and his eyes rekindled with hope: "I will definitely find the Phoenix Gallbladder and rescue Xiaoxuan!"

Following the direction of the beast's escape, they finally found a hidden cave.

The entrance to the cave is covered by vines and is difficult to find without careful observation.

As you walk into the cave, a medicinal fragrance hits your nose.

In the cave, a white-haired old man was pounding medicine. He was the legendary Medicine Master.

Yao Lao raised his head, glanced at Ding Chen and others, and said in a hoarse voice: "Want Phoenix Gall? Sure, but you must pass my test." Yao Lao pointed to an entrance deep in the cave. It was pitch black there, like an abyss that swallowed everything.

"Go in. Only those who pass the test are qualified to obtain the clue of Phoenix Gallbladder."

Ding Chen walked towards the cave entrance without hesitation, followed by Xuanyuan Che and others.

Yao Lao looked at their backs, a meaningful smile on his face: "I hope you can come out alive..."