The Legend of the Young Swordsman: A Prequel - A Phantom Melody Embarks on a Journey Through the Mar

Upon entering the secret chamber, Lei Mengsha smelled an even more pungent stench of blood; such a strong odor could not have arisen without the blood of nearly a hundred people.

'I never imagined the innkeeper would be such a heartless and insane person.'

He cursed inwardly, then continued forward. After passing through the narrow passage, he came to a large space, where he could see a dried-up corpse with all its blood drained and a large water vat.

It was filled with bright red blood, and the blood placed here seemed to have been kept fresh without clotting.

"What is this inn doing collecting so much blood?"

Looking at the nearly full vat of blood, Lei Mengsha was very puzzled. She couldn't understand why an innkeeper would do such a thing.

With these questions in mind, Lei Mengsha continued to explore the entire secret room.

Outside the secret room

Helian Yun Shen and Yue Yao stood there quietly, Helian Yun Shen's face showing disappointment. Yue Yao saw this disappointment, her clear and beautiful eyes reflecting a sense of loss.

It makes you want to comfort him.

"Young Master Helian, you don't need to be so disappointed. The martial world belongs to everyone, and it also belongs to you. What kind of martial world you want to create is determined by your heart."

Don't let external factors influence your understanding of the martial arts world. If it doesn't go your way, don't try to change it.

Young people should naturally be full of vigor and ambition, and shouldn't let such disappointment and sighs occupy their hearts.

Comforted, Helian Yun Shen began to quietly reflect on his purpose in leaving the town. Initially, he was simply kicked out of his home by his master and stepped into the martial world with expectations for it.

purpose?

He didn't seem to know what his purpose was either!

"If you have no goals or expectations, just search along the way, and you will find them. If you stop and reflect, you may never find them."

Seeing Helian Yun Shen's confusion, Yue Yao smiled gently and comforted and guided him once again.

Under Yueyao's guidance

The confusion in Helian Yun Shen's eyes faded considerably, and the disappointment on his face was gradually replaced by a sunny smile.

Looking up at Yueyao, Helian Yunshen spoke sincerely.

"I think I have found my goal: to help Miss Yuexi escape the enemy's pursuit and let her live a happy life without worries."

His sincere smile and heartfelt words pierced Yueyao's heart like a sharp arrow, moving her already wavering emotions once again.

Live a happy life without worries!

This was the first time anyone had said such things to her; everyone around her was telling her about the responsibilities and identity she should bear.

No one really wanted to ask her what she needed.

Is this what it feels like to be truly cared for?

She raised her slender hand to her chest, lowered her head slightly, and silently murmured these words in her heart.

A sweet smile involuntarily appeared on her lips.

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The innkeeper, who had fled the inn, rode a fast horse to a deep mountain forest.

Unlike other desolate places, this deep mountain forest contains a courtyard house.

"Lord Lai Shouyu, Lord Lai Shouyu!"

He dismounted as he galloped over and pounded on the gate of the mansion, repeatedly calling out a name. The respect in his tone revealed that this person was no ordinary individual.

At his shouts, the tightly closed door opened.

Standing at the door was an old man with a hunched back, white hair, a wrinkled face, and eyes like those of a venomous snake. Upon seeing the old man, the shopkeeper's face lit up with joy, and he spoke again.

"Lord Lai Shouyu!"

"It's not time yet, what are you doing here?"

The old man asked in a cold, displeased voice. Hearing Lai Shouyu's tone, the shopkeeper quickly spoke, his voice tinged with apology and fear.

"Lord Lai Shouyu, a few formidable individuals have arrived at my inn. They seem to have discovered something, and I barely managed to escape."

I came here specifically to inform Lord Lai Shouyu.

After all, if they discover the secret, Lord Lai Shouyu will run out of the blood needed to cultivate his divine skill.

"A few formidable opponents? Didn't I tell you to behave yourself when you encounter such experts?"

"I did as you instructed, but one of the guys probably got scared and gave himself away, which led to the exposure."

This is my fault; I failed to arrange everything properly.

"Humph!"

Looking at the guy kneeling on the ground with a terrified expression, Lai Shouyu snorted coldly. Then he stepped out of the courtyard and closed the gate, passing by the guy as he did so.

"If it weren't for your loyalty and usefulness, I would have killed you on the spot for this mistake."

After saying that, he moved quickly toward the inn.

Upon hearing these words, the shopkeeper felt as if he had escaped a calamity. He quickly expressed his gratitude for being spared, then stood up, mounted his horse, and caught up with Lai Shouyu.

"No matter how powerful you are, you're no match for Lord Lai Shouyu. When he absorbs your blood, he might reward me even more handsomely."

He was riding his horse while having these fantasies.

Meanwhile, at the inn

Lei Mengsha had been searching the secret room for quite some time, but found nothing except the things she had initially seen.

"Brother Lei, what does it look like down there?"

Seeing Lei Mengsha emerge, Helian Yun Shen stood up and quickly questioned her. Lei Mengsha, hearing the question, replied very seriously to Helian Yun Shen.

"This inn is not a simple place, just as we imagined. There is a water vat underneath, filled with human blood."

In addition, there were more than a dozen mummified corpses.

"How could these people do something so heinous?!"

Helian Yun Shen was shocked to hear this, and in his shock, he asked a question from the depths of his soul, his face filled with anger. He clenched his fists tightly, temporarily suppressing the anger in his heart.

"In order to quickly improve their strength, many people in the martial arts world have created a lot of evil techniques."

Among these are techniques that allow one to enhance their strength by consuming blood, but the most common evil technique is one that involves absorbing the internal energy of others.

This was the first time I had ever heard of or seen such a demonic technique.

Looking at Helian Yun Shen, Lei Meng Sha, as a senior.

He gave Helian Yun Shen a brief introduction to some things about the martial arts world, and Helian Yun Shen agreed with what he heard.

After all, his master had told him that before.