Duanmu Baiye's group had been here for a long time, but they had no choice but to try them one by one. Who knew that they'd lose so badly at the very first door?
They walked for an entire day without seeing anything until a huge fire suddenly erupted at the end of the path. Fortunately, they'd escaped in time, or else the two of them would've been burned to ashes long ago.
Of the five doors, only one held the thing they wanted. The others all had fatal traps.
Duanmu Baiye was a very arrogant and high-profile person, but he was always on guard against Long Fei Ye.
This time, it wasn't because he was arrogant, but because Chu Tianyin and Chu Qingge were present.
The Chu Clan's archery skills had always been used on the battlefield, but rarely in private fights. Still, they weren't inferior in any way. At least, as Duanmu Baiye saw it, Chu Tianyin's archery skills were enough to resist Long Fei Ye's sword skills.
Duanmu Baiye was very anxious, but the Chu siblings weren't. Chu Qingge's Cold gaze was fixed on Han Yunxi, a shrewd glint in her eyes.
"Aren't you curious as to why they're here?" Chu Tianyin's voice was low and magnetic.
"They must be here for that thing as well. Let's subdue Long Fei Ye first and get the thing. It won't be too late to ask the rest after that."
If this was in the past, Duanmu Baiye would've drawn his sword as soon as he saw Han Yunxi humiliating Duanmu Yao in Medical City. What kind of thing could make him put aside Yao Yao who he loves the most for a while?
It was the Poison Sect's treasury!
Duanmu Baiye had no understanding of Medical City or poisons. In recent years, he'd made few connections with outside powers because he was busy fighting for the throne.
This time, he'd come to chase after Duanmu Yao. He'd been the first to find out that Duanmu Yao was in cahoots with the Duke of Kang. For the sake of coaxing her back, he'd come to Medical City himself.
Unexpectedly, Chu Tianyin and Chu Qingge sought him out of their own accord on his first day in Medical City. They told him that the Poison Sect's forbidden grounds contained a huge pile of treasures left behind by the Poison Sect in the past.
He had been fighting for the throne with his brothers for many years and had spent a lot of money. He had long been embarrassed. Moreover, once he ascended the throne, he would need a large sum of money to buy the hearts of the soldiers. Cooperating with Chu Tianyin had long been his dream, not to mention cooperating to make money.
He didn't think twice before following the Chu siblings here. As he saw it, Long Feiye's group had to be here for the treasury as well.
Today, even if he had to join forces with the Chu siblings to kill Long Fei Ye, he still had to obtain that treasury.
Duanmu Baiye's hand was already on his sword, ready to attack. However, Chu Tianyin said in a low voice, "At most, we can only tie with them."
"Han Yunxi doesn't know martial arts, and that woman doesn't look like she's trained. What are you afraid of?" Duanmu Baiye asked unhappily.
"Han Yunxi knows poison," Chu Tianyin said in a low voice.
"Doesn't Qingge know it too?" Duanmu Baiye retorted. If he hadn't come back this time, he wouldn't have known that Chu Qingge was not only skilled in archery, but poisons as well. If she hadn't made them chew on mint leaves, they wouldn't have been able to survive in the Violet Miasma for so long.
At this moment, the quiet Chu Qingge finally spoke up. Although she used honorifics, her tone was Qingge. "Qingge has long wanted to compete with her."
Han Yunxi had only used the ebony bow to determine Chu Qingge's identity, but Chu Qingge had been investigating her for a long time.
"Qingge!" Chu Tianyin scolded. But Duanmu Baiye simply unsheathed his sword. "Long Fei Ye, Han Yunxi, you hurt Yao Yao so badly. Hand over your lives!"
Duanmu Baiye's sword was so fast that even Chu Qingge couldn't block it.
Han Yunxi truly looked down on Duanmu Baiye. If he wanted to fight, he could fight, but he even used Duanmu Yao as an excuse. It was disgusting to hear.
Long Fei Ye didn't think much of Duanmu Baiye at all, much less fight him. He protected Han Yunxi as they retreated, his attention on the Chu siblings.
Aunt Ru didn't move either, but secretly shot out a dart. With a clang, Duanmu Baiye's sword was broken in half!
Duanmu Baiye looked at the broken sword in his hand, then at Aunt Ru. He realized that he'd underestimated her!
But he didn't promise anything. Instead, he flew into a rage out of humiliation and said coldly, "Chu Tianyin, this crown prince orders you to attack!"
Before Chu Tianyin could make a move, Chu Qingge had already unsheathed her bow and aimed it at Han Yunxi, who was behind Long Fei Ye.
"You're seeking death!"
Long Fei Ye simply unsheathed the whip at his waist. He didn't even bother to draw his sword.
As she looked at Long Fei Ye, Chu Qingge's eyes flashed with pain. But she hid it so well that no one noticed. She drew her bow to its full length!
Seeing this, Duanmu Baiye had no choice but to join in. He too unsheathed his bow and stood to one side, aiming at Long Fei Ye from another direction.
Seeing this, Aunt Ru immediately drew close to Long Fei Ye, standing back to back with Han Yunxi between them.
The Chu Clan's archery skills lived up to their reputation. They couldn't afford to be careless.
Seeing this, Duanmu Baiye tossed aside his broken sword and stood on the other side, his voice cold. "Leave Han Yunxi to me!"
As expected, Crown Prince Ye was known for his despicable ways. This was the first time that Han Yunxi felt such a strong urge to poison someone.
Three against three, the atmosphere grew even more tense.
"Don't worry."
Long Fei Ye said in a low voice. He glanced at Chu Tianyin out of the corner of his eye. Of the three of them, he was the only one who held Chu Tianyin in high regard. He'd experienced his swordsmanship once before.
Judging from the current situation, they wouldn't lose, but their chances of winning weren't high either.
Amidst the tense atmosphere, Chu Qingge suddenly said coldly, "Han Yunxi, if you have the guts, stand out. Don't tell me you're used to hiding behind men?"
This was a provocation!
The smart Han Yunxi immediately understood. She knew poisons and assassination weapons, but she was the only one present who didn't know martial arts. Duanmu Baiye and the rest were more than happy for her to stand out.
This icy beauty wasn't all looks and no brains. She looked impulsive, but was actually quite shrewd.
"What, are you jealous? Why don't you hide back too? "Han Yunxi replied with a grin.
Jealous?
That's right, she was about to go crazy with jealousy.
Chu Qingge almost shot the arrow in her hand, but she kept her cool. Instead of showing anger, she smiled and said, "No wonder Princess Duan said you were a burden to the Duke of Qin. You'll only drag him down. It looks like Princess Duan isn't trying to frame you out of jealousy after all."
At these words, Han Yunxi felt unwell all over.
If this was any other time, she would've calmly retorted even if she heard that name ten times over. But she and Long Fei Ye were currently in a cold war because of that very name.
Very good, Chu Qingge. I've decided that you're Duanmu Yao's best friend!
Han Yunxi hadn't planned to fight in the first place. She could tell that their chances of winning weren't high, but this time she really got angry.
"What, does Miss Chu want to fight me one on one?" Han Yunxi asked coldly.
Everyone assumed that she'd stand out, but didn't expect her to say "one on one."
Han Yunxi, ah, Han Yunxi. She's an archer with high martial arts skills. Are you looking to die?
Long Fei Ye didn't speak, but he tightened his grip on Han Yunxi's hand, afraid that she'd break free.
Chu Qingge couldn't wait to see that happen. She didn't even answer, but took three steps forward to provoke Han Yunxi.
But Han Yunxi surprised everyone once again. "I don't know martial arts, much less archery. What are you planning to fight one on one?"
Hearing this, Long Fei Ye's pursed lips twitched into a smile. Aunt Ru, on the other hand, laughed out loud. "Of course it's a competition of martial arts and archery. How else would I win against you?"
In the face of a powerful enemy, Han Yunxi was more than happy to play along with Aunt Ru, even if she didn't have a good impression of her. She asked Chu Qingge seriously, "Really?"
In a one on one duel, only the winner and loser mattered. As long as both sides were willing, it was fine. Who cared what the other knew? But Han Yunxi and Aunt Ru were singing the same tune to make it seem like Chu Qingge was bullying her.
Chu Qingge's face alternated between red and white. In the end, she unwillingly released the arrow.
"Qingge!" Duanmu Baiye immediately tried to stop her, but Chu Qingge's ambitions were too high. She said coldly, "Then what do you want to fight one on one?"
Han Yunxi was amused. Aside from martial arts and archery, what else did Chu Qingge specialize in? She was about to speak when the silent Chu Tianyin suddenly spoke up. "Your Highness Duke of Qin, can you listen to this one for a moment?"
Everyone could tell that Chu Tianyin had no intention of fighting. Long Fei Ye pulled Han Yunxi's hand behind his back and held her back with his other hand.
Han Yunxi knew that Long Feiye would give Chu Tianyin face after being surrounded by his two arms.
As expected, he said Coldly, "Speak."
"Qingge and Qin Wangfei will fight one on one. If Qingge wins, I ask that Your Highness Duke of Qin make things easy for us and leave this place. If Qingge loses, we'll leave. How's that?" Chu Tianyin said seriously.
Chu Tianyin had gotten to the point. He was very clear that everyone was here for the secret behind the five doors. If they were evenly matched, no one would be able to get what they wanted.
A one on one duel was a good idea.
"One on one for what?" Long Fei Ye agreed.
"Poisons!" Duanmu Baiye said hastily, even if it meant exposing Chu Qingge's poison skills.
Chu Qingge knew poisons, so they knew it was her idea to use mint leaves against the Violet Miasma?
Han Yunxi was surprised, but she was more than willing to compete in poisons.
Still, Chu Tianyin immediately refused. "Let's see who can emerge unscathed from the five doors. You can choose whichever door you want."
The moment these words came out, everyone became alert.
Han Yunxi couldn't help but have a whole new level of respect for Chu Tianyin. He really was something.
This way, not only would they resolve Chu Qingge's predicament, but they'd also avoid a direct confrontation. It was all about luck, while whether or not they could escape depended on their own skills.
"Your Highness Duke of Qin, this is the fairest method. What do you think?" Chu Tianyin asked modestly.
Compared to Duanmu Baiye and Chu Qingge, Chu Tianyin was far too formidable. His smile was like a knife cutting through flesh, a needle cutting through marrow and tendons. Although he looked modest and polite, he was hard to deal with.
Indeed, this was the fairest method, so it was hard to refuse.
Long Fei Ye admired Chu Tianyin very much, but he wasn't planning to agree. Han Yunxi's overall strength couldn't compare to Chu Qingge's, and no one knew what dangers lurked behind the five doors.
He was about to refuse when Han Yunxi nodded. "Alright!"
Even Chu Qingge had said that she was a burden to Long Fei Ye. How could she let Long Fei Ye reject Chu Tianyin now?
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