Shocking! Five men are in love with the same woman!

Lingyan quickly surveyed the surrounding terrain and discovered a hidden cave not far away.

So she led everyone cautiously toward the cave.

Their steps were light and cautious, as if afraid of making the slightest sound.

After entering the cave, they hid behind a boulder, nervously watching the movements outside.

The cave was dark and damp, and emitted a pungent odor.

But at this moment, this is their only refuge.

The sound of everyone's heartbeats was exceptionally clear in the otherwise silent cave.

They later discovered that the assassins had only searched the vicinity and, finding no trace of them, gradually moved away.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

But they knew that the assassins could reappear at any time, so they couldn't let their guard down.

After emerging from behind the boulder, Lingyan used the dim light to check the injuries of the guards once again.

The guards who had been poisoned by the Gu were pale and weak, and their condition was extremely critical.

Ling Yan frowned, her heart filled with anxiety.

If a way to break the poison cannot be found soon, these guards may be in grave danger.

So she continued to ponder how to break the curse of the Gu poison in the southern border region, constantly recalling the ancient books and medical texts she had read before.

Suddenly, Lingyan thought of a possibility.

She remembered reading in an old medical book that there was a rare herb that might be able to counteract the Gu poison of the Southern Frontier.

This herb grows on extremely steep cliffs, making it very difficult to harvest.

But in order to save the lives of the guards, Lingyan decided to take the risk.

So she and Yunmeng carefully walked out of the cave and headed in the direction where they remembered that the herb might be.

Along the way, they encountered various dangers, including ferocious wild animals and steep cliffs.

But Lingyan and Yunmeng did not back down, and persevered through gritted teeth.

Finally, they found the cliff.

The cliffs rise high into the clouds, with a bottomless canyon below, shrouded in mist, inspiring awe and fear.

Looking at the herbs growing on the cliff, Lingyan felt a glimmer of hope.

So she found a long rope, tied it to a big tree, and slowly slid down the rope.

Yunmeng watched nervously from above, her heart filled with worry.

Then Lingyan carefully approached the herb and finally succeeded in picking it. She then hurriedly climbed up the rope.

Upon returning to the cave, she immediately began studying the herb in order to find a way to cure the curse.

But after two hours, as dawn was approaching, she still hadn't found a solution.

Although she was very anxious, she knew she had to stay calm and not panic.

The more panicked and confused you become, the less you can sort out your thoughts.

It was already broad daylight, but Lingyan was still working hard.

However, the assassins seemed to have sensed their presence and pursued them once again.

At this moment, inside the cave, Lingyan's mood felt as if it were being weighed down by a heavy boulder, becoming increasingly gloomy and oppressive.

She slowly turned her eyes, looking at the guards who were injured while protecting her, her heart filled with turmoil of guilt and reluctance.

These bodyguards were usually taciturn, but they were extremely loyal to her, risking their lives for her time and time again.

Now, facing the assassins' renewed pursuit, she was unwilling to let them die for her again.

Thinking of this, a resolute glint flashed in Ling Yan's eyes, a light like a bolt of lightning suddenly appearing in the darkness.

She gently placed the herbs she had picked aside; the herbs emitted a faint, peculiar fragrance, as if carrying the hopes of everyone.

Then, she slowly stood up. Although she looked a little tired, she exuded a strong sense of resilience.

Her gaze slowly swept over each of the guards.

The face of each bodyguard was deeply imprinted in her mind, and her heart was filled with reluctance.

Those familiar faces, some etched with weariness, some with pain, all shared the same unwavering gaze.

But she knew that this was the only way to protect them at the moment.

Then, Ling Yan took a deep breath, trying to keep her voice calm, like a still lake without a ripple.

She said to her guards, "I've found a drug that can enhance your combat abilities. Take it and it will be effective in your fight against the assassins."

Upon hearing this, the guards did not hesitate at all and had complete faith in Lingyan.

Then they all reached out, took the medicine, and swallowed it without hesitation.

The movements were perfectly synchronized, without the slightest hesitation.

Moments later, the guards fell down one after another.

It looked as if it were really dead.

But in reality, Lingyan gave them a drug to fake their death.

Lingyan felt a pang of pain in her heart, but she knew it was for their own good.

The effects of this drug that induces a state of suspended animation can last for three days.

She believed that by the time the assassins arrived, they would find them already "dead" and she had already escaped.

The assassins were too busy chasing her to pay any attention to her.

In this way, they can escape this calamity.

As for the Gu poison on their bodies, it will not continue to spread while they are in a state of suspended animation.

Lingyan believed that once they woke up in three days, they would definitely come to catch up with her.

At that time, powerless to do anything else, they would surely pick the herb she had gone down the cliff to gather.

Although the poison cannot be completely cured, it can save a life.

As for the rest, that's up to fate.

As Lingyan listened to the increasingly close footsteps of the assassins, the footsteps seemed like a death knell, striking her heart again and again.

She turned and left the cave without hesitation, her back view resolute and firm.

Seeing this, Yunmeng followed her with unwavering determination.

Lingyan looked at Yunmeng, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

Yunmeng is her most loyal companion, so she will not abandon her.

The two then exchanged a glance and resolutely left the cave from the other side.

After leaving the cave, Lingyan and Yunmeng proceeded cautiously, each step feeling as if they were walking on a knife's edge.

They remained constantly alert to their surroundings, their ears perked up, catching every subtle sound, fearing that the assassins would catch up again.

They wandered through the mountains and forests, which were dense and deep, like a huge maze.

They searched for a safe place, carefully observing each potential hiding spot to determine if it was safe to hide in.

However, the assassins' relentless pursuit kept them constantly on edge.

As time went on, Lingyan and Yunmeng's situation became increasingly difficult.

Their strength gradually gave out, and with each step they took, their legs felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead.

The assassins seemed to be getting closer and closer, their faint footsteps and shouts echoing in their ears like a nightmare.

At this moment, the sky had gradually darkened, as if a huge black curtain was slowly descending.

Lingyan and Yunmeng fled in panic through the desolate forest, their steps hurried and disordered.

The rustling of the leaves sounded like the approaching footsteps of an assassin, making their hearts beat even faster.

Every breath was filled with tension and fear, as if the air itself had become thin.

Ling Yan's forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, which shimmered faintly in the dim light.

Her hair flew wildly in the wind, like a butterfly that had lost its way.

Yunmeng followed closely behind Lingyan, gripping a short sword tightly in her hand. The short sword emitted a cold, gleaming light in the dim light.

She kept glancing back, as if afraid that an assassin might suddenly jump out from behind her; her eyes were full of vigilance and unease.