Chapter 5, The Treasure of the Cliff Cave

It turns out that there is a stone wall inside the cave below, and the guards who went down were just trying to break open the stone wall. Due to the continuous rumbling noise in his ears, he did not hear the shouting from the cliff above

At last, my gaze fell upon that withered skeleton, and I let out a faint sigh. The path of cultivation is fraught with peril; perhaps one day I too shall meet such an end

I chuckled softly, then cast a cold glance towards the periphery, where a dozen or so mercenaries were gathered, peering in like hungry wolves. ... After following me for several days, they naturally guessed that I was treasure hunting, and it was only natural for them to be unable to suppress their greedy thoughts.

I took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement and anxiety within me. I had previously found two caves, but they turned out to be nothing but empty hopes. I wonder how this cave will be

What am I searching for in terms of wealth and treasures? I am looking for the "Seven-Colored Poison Scripture," and this "Seven-Colored Poison Scripture" is prepared for you

In the next moment, she suddenly leaped forward, spreading her arms wide to firmly shield a pile of jade vials behind her. Angrily, she glared at me and shouted, "These herbs are all mine!"

The little healer raised her hand to wipe away the fragrant sweat from her forehead, her tone unable to convey whether it was excitement or regret, perhaps it was a combination of both

A major blunder occurred, and the guards below were scolded harshly by the captain of the guards, yet I was not angry at all, because I felt that my relationship with the little healer had grown much closer...! ... Moreover, I sensed that it was precisely this cave!

I turned my head and smiled at the little healer, instructing the leader of the guards to take a few guards down to the cave for a look. Soon, the leader of the guards came back to report that after the stone wall was blasted open, there was a treasure inside

I smiled slightly, not taking it to heart. I glanced around the stone chamber and saw that the corners were piled with gold coins and treasures. In one corner, there was a medicinal garden filled with numerous exotic flowers and herbs, their unusual fragrances wafting through the air

I quickly made a round, collecting the valuables worth hundreds of thousands of gold coins from the other three corners, and then I approached the little healer

My heart is pounding wildly, and I do not know if it is because of this cave. This is already the last cliff; if it is not, it can only mean that this cliff was newly discovered by Wanyaozhai in the year and more that followed.

I did not embrace her again, but instead stepped forward to stand in front of the little healer, shielding her behind me, and replied: "Indeed, something is not quite right"

It is the Little Medicine Fairy who is speaking, dressed in a light white dress, crouching beside me, peering down the cliff while gently comforting me with her words

I smiled and said, "Little Medicine Immortal, thanks to your help in digging out these medicinal materials. I do not have anyone under my command who understands pharmacology; if I were to let them continue digging, who knows how many precious herbs they might ruin, which would be a great pity."

I shrugged my shoulders, not feeling angry, waved my hand to put dozens of jade bottles into the storage ring, and then began the final treasure hunt...! ... The three metal boxes on the blue stone platform in front of the withered skeleton!

I was taken aback for a moment, then let out a bitter laugh, truly... The emperor is not anxious, but the eunuch is anxious

The little healer was startled and instinctively moved closer to me. Once she realized what had happened, she blushed and shyly shifted away, looking extremely adorable

The guards positioned around us lit the prepared torches, encircling me and the little healer, as we proceeded deeper into the cave

Crossing over a pile of rubble that was originally a stone wall, I was suddenly greeted by a spacious stone chamber that appeared before my eyes

However, it is the leader of the guards; this fellow is a fighter. He pulled me away from the edge of the cliff, shielded me in front of him, while shouting for the guards to protect me in a circle, all the while looking at the cave in the cliff wall with uncertainty.

I helplessly shrugged my shoulders and said, "Little Medical Immortal, it's not that I want to break my promise, but you are the one breaking it now..."

Then, Xiao Yixian and I gradually climbed down the rope. Upon reaching the cave, I realized that this cave was not shallow; instead, it was winding and deep.

However, there are rules to follow in everything. No matter how much you like it, it is unreasonable to take all the herbs. You should hand the herbs over to me first, and when we return to Qingshan Town, I will reward you with some herbs based on your contributions... You can choose the herbs for your reward yourself, how does that sound

Afterwards, I took the key and successively opened three boxes, without any business trip, and "The Colorful Poison Scripture" was one of them

If it is not destined, do not force it. Treasure hunting, especially when one does not even have a treasure map, returning empty-handed is quite normal. Why be so anxious and concerned?

I handed over a handkerchief, and the little healer was taken aback for a moment. After a brief silence, she accepted it, her pretty face becoming even redder as she wiped the sweat from her cheeks

But I am not even a fighter, my combat power is close to zero, and I can hardly be bothered with these matters of battle. Instead, taking advantage of everyone's confusion, I swiftly pulled the little healer into my embrace

As soon as I spoke, the little healer was instantly stunned, unable to utter another word. I smiled and said slowly: "Although I do not recognize these herbs, I am not foolish; I can tell that they are all high-grade herbs, quite expensive... Little healer, this is not just a portion you have here; it is clearly more than half, and it is evident that you wish to monopolize the treasure."

I helplessly shook my head, looking at that pile of shabby flowers and plants, finding it truly difficult to feel as excited as the little healer, even though I knew that pile of flowers and plants was quite valuable

Finally finished digging

I am also somewhat flustered. Could it be that a monster resides in the cave of the cliff, disturbed by the guards who went down?

I did not pressure the little healer any further, but instead changed my tone and said gently: "Little healer, I know you are not a greedy person. You desire these herbs, but as a pharmacist, you have a special fondness for rare medicinal materials."

I found it difficult to articulate this matter, so I could only lower my head and call out, asking the guard who had descended to enter the cave and take a look

I hurriedly squeezed forward, half-kneeling at the edge of the cliff to gaze downwards. I saw that the steep cliff was filled with jagged rocks, and beside a withered tree, I could faintly make out a dark cave.

I instructed several guards to bury the bones, while I went ahead with the little healer to the cliff.

The little healer was startled and struggled hurriedly. I placed my other hand on her, firmly embracing her with both hands. Our eyes met, and I said with righteous determination: "Little healer, do not be afraid, I will protect you well"

The box was locked, but I knew where the key was. I took three keys from the bony hand. I frowned as I looked at the skeleton and contemplated breaking off its hand bone. Sure enough, a scroll was wedged in the gap of the bone. I didn't examine it closely and directly tossed it into the storage ring.

At this moment, the rumbling sound below also ceased, and the guard leader, who had been calling out, finally received a response

The little healer ultimately handed over the herbs, albeit with a face full of reluctance, and looked at me with irritation, saying: "What an annoying guy!"

I burst into laughter, and the little healer pouted, saying with annoyance: "Look at how happy you are, it's just a scroll!"

The little healer stiffened, the reprimand that was on the tip of her tongue vanished. After a moment of silence, she pushed me away, turned her face to the side, paused, and said: "It seems that something is not quite right."

I stood beside her, looking down at her face filled with excitement as she waved a small hoe, carefully digging out each precious herb and placing them into a series of warm jade bottles

Seeing the expression of the little healer, who was somewhat embarrassed and wished she could burrow into the ground, I knew I had won another round

Xiao Yixian was taken aback for a moment, then her dark brows stood upright as she shouted: "Don't think that girls are easy to bully. Where have I broken my promise? Clearly, it is you who wants to monopolize the treasure!"

The little healer's hand, which was wiping sweat, froze in place as she stared at me in astonishment and asked in a trembling voice, "What did you say?"

Although a rumbling sound came from beneath the cliff, upon closer listening, there was only one sound, not the sound of two people fighting

I couldn't help but have a strange expression on my face as I looked around at the little healer, secretly thinking that if you knew this scroll was called "The Seven-Colored Poison Classic," you probably wouldn't have this expression!

I left the leader of the guards and ten guards above, instructing the leader of the guards to kill these mercenaries immediately if they show any signs of movement

Then tell me, how many gold coins can these herbs sell for

Upon entering, the most striking sight is undoubtedly the desiccated bones on the stone pedestal across the way. Its skull has fallen onto the ghastly white femur due to decay, creating a rather eerie and terrifying atmosphere

After a pause, she slightly raised her eyebrows and, striving to keep her voice calm, said: "Did you not say that you would share a part of the treasure with me once it was found? Are you now intending to break your promise?"

Young master, there is a cave here

Just when I had lost hope, the guard who went down to check brought back good news

I

I did not immediately show it to the little doctor, and everything would wait until we returned to Qingshan Town. Casually, I placed the "Seven-Colored Poison Scripture" into the storage ring. I glanced around the stone chamber; it had already been thoroughly searched by me, and there was nothing of value left.

The gaze of the little healer was immediately drawn to the medicinal garden, completely disregarding even a handsome young man like myself. With a face full of surprise, she ran to the garden, her eyes sparkling as she murmured: "Zilan leaves, white spirit ginseng fruit, snow lotus seeds, ice spirit flame grass ... ... "

I was suddenly engulfed in anxiety when, out of nowhere, a rumbling sound came from below the cliff, and in an instant, I was pulled back by someone

If I were to search again without the map of the Ten Thousand Medicine Pavilion, it would be akin to exploring the Warcraft Mountains, not knowing how many monsters I would encounter or how many lives would be lost... I am merely a junior now, and such a cost is beyond my capacity to bear