Chapter 115: Sealing the Cave and Entering Seclusion

Seeing Zhuge Qing's complexion growing increasingly unsightly, Zhang Nuo could not help but feel a bit worried. It was not that he was truly concerned about this woman perishing, but rather that there were still many things after leaving the Trial Ground that would require her help.

Furthermore, Yu Lei and Chu Budong had seen with their own eyes that he had taken the young woman away; if something were to happen to her during this period, it would be difficult for Zhang Nuo to clear his name, and if things went poorly, it might even invite a pursuit from the Nanxuan Sect—if that were to happen, wouldn't it be adding frost to snow?

"Qing'er, what is wrong?"

With an expression of extreme concern on his face, Zhang Nuo walked quickly to the young woman's side.

"The place where I was struck by the two-headed snake, for some reason, simply will not heal. It seems that there must be something strange within the demon snake's attack!"

The young woman's brows were slightly furrowed, making her appear all the more pitiful! If someone with poor willpower saw Zhuge Qing like this, they would be willing to die for her.

"Strange? Are you talking about the black and white sphere the demon snake released at the end!"

Zhang Nuo pondered for a moment, recalling the instant the young woman was struck; if not for the protection of the Moonlight Wheel, she would have long since perished!

"Yes! The black and white sphere was transformed from the two strands of black and white Qi on the demon snake's body. I suspect that within those two strands of black and white Qi, there exists a tiny amount of Yin and Yang Qi!"

As soon as the young woman spoke these words, Zhang Nuo's eyes widened, his expression one of disbelief. All spirits of heaven and earth are transformed from Yin and Yang Qi. Yin and Yang Qi are equivalent to the ancestors of all things, but to obtain true Yin and Yang Qi is easier said than done.

This Yin and Yang Qi relies on each other and restrains each other, existing in a very subtle relationship. On the Tianyuan Continent, even if one's cultivation reached the Nascent Soul Stage, it would be impossible to comprehend Yin and Yang Qi; at most, one would only have some mastery over the Heaven and Earth Origin Qi!

The two-headed snake, judging by its cultivation, was at most a Sixth-Rank demon beast; how could it possibly possess Yin and Yang Qi? The young woman's conjecture seemed a bit too bold.

"That doesn't seem very likely! The demon snake's cultivation is not high, and even if it possessed Yin and Yang Qi, I fear it would be unable to control it!"

"There are no absolutes in this world! The innate understanding of nature possessed by a demon beast's true form is higher than that of humans! Plus, the two-headed snake is so bizarre; it is possible for it to possess a star or half of Yin and Yang Qi!"

The young woman's tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly, her bright eyes sweeping over Zhang Nuo before she said with a faint smile.

Zhuge Qing's smile was simply a man's nemesis. Zhang Nuo watched it unintentionally and was immediately struck by an impulse; looking at the young woman's frail and slightly pained figure, he truly wanted to go over and hold her in his arms.

However, reason ultimately triumphed over desire. Zhang Nuo forcibly suppressed the impulse in his heart, coughed lightly, and said:

"Now that this cave has been discovered by people from the Beixuan Sect, we cannot stay here! It would be better to leave quickly!"

The young woman nodded slightly, but then shook her head the next instant. Seeing this, Zhang Nuo looked at her in confusion.

"What do you mean by this?"

"Brother Zhang, I wonder if you have heard a certain saying?"

Hearing this, Zhang Nuo became even more puzzled. What time was it now? Judging by the purple-clad young woman's demeanor, she would definitely bring people back to kill Zhuge Qing. One purple-clad young woman was already troublesome enough; if there were a few more cultivators, they would absolutely have no way to escape.

Seeing Zhang Nuo's confused expression, Zhuge Qing smiled lightly and said:

"The most dangerous place is the safest! Ding Fu will definitely not think that we would continue to stay here! Furthermore, the wound on my body is very special; if I do not seclude myself for a long period of bitter cultivation, I will never be able to resolve the wound left by the two-headed snake's attack. If you were to escape while carrying a burden like me, you might even be implicated, Brother Zhang!"

The young woman's profound words made Zhang Nuo feel that there was some truth to them. Currently, the young woman could only exert seven or eight tenths of her power; if they encountered a few experts ambushing them on the road, it was highly likely they would perish.

However, thinking back on it, the young woman's plan to stay here was too bold. If the purple-clad young woman really brought people back, wouldn't she become a turtle in a jar?

"I have already thought it through. After I enter the cave, Brother Zhang can activate your Flying Sword to completely seal the entrance, creating the appearance that people have left and the cave has collapsed. I will set up a few small Dharma Arrays inside to interfere with their Divine Sense. In this way, even if Ding Fu returns, she will not discover my existence."

Zhuge Qing had thought of a countermeasure in an instant. Until this moment, Zhang Nuo once again admired the young woman's extraordinary wisdom, boldness, and meticulousness. Even if someone could think of such a method, they might not necessarily do it; once a flaw was revealed, one's life would be forfeit!

"Additionally, there is one more thing I must ask of you!"

Seeing that Zhang Nuo remained silent, Zhuge Qing spoke again.

"Speak! As long as it is within my power, I will certainly not shirk!"

Puffing out his chest, Zhang Nuo showed some masculine spirit.

"Hehe! Actually, this matter does not require Brother Zhang to worry too much. I have a blank Sound Transmission Talisman here. As long as Brother Zhang leaves your Divine Sense Mark on this talisman, you can call for help if Qing'er is in danger!"

Having said this, the young woman took a Sound Transmission Talisman from her Storage Bag and handed it to Zhang Nuo. Her beautiful eyes were filled with trust!

"That is only natural!"

Zhang Nuo did not decline. After taking the Sound Transmission Talisman, he branded his own Divine Sense Mark onto it. With a backhand motion, he returned the talisman.

"Many thanks, Brother Zhang! Now you may seal the cave!"

As she walked toward the inside of the cave, the young woman did not utter a single word of nonsense. Looking at her frail, boneless back, Zhang Nuo felt a sense of inferiority.

With a movement of his body, he arrived at the spot where the Flying Sword and the Wu Hook had fallen. Although so much time had passed, the two Magic Treasures were still covered in a thick layer of ice. Zhang Nuo extended both palms toward the two treasures on the ground.

After two "Whoosh!" sounds, the Wu Hook and the Flying Sword were respectively drawn into Zhang Nuo's hands. As spirit light flickered on his ten fingers, two crisp "Snap! Snap!" sounds rang out, and the thick ice layer wrapping the treasures was forcibly crushed by his finger strength.

Glancing at the surfaces of the treasures and seeing no damage, Zhang Nuo finally felt relieved. It seemed the cold air released by the purple-clad young woman's Green Gourd could only trap the treasures, not harm them in the slightest.

Putting away the Flying Sword, Zhang Nuo held the Wu Hook in his hand and glanced toward the depths of the cave. He saw that Zhuge Qing had turned her head at some point and was looking at him with eyes as gentle as water, finally nodding with profound meaning.

Looking at the woman's resentful expression, Zhang Nuo felt pity. If not for the fact that the other party was too calculating, Zhang Nuo might have given up everything to spend his life with her. Unfortunately, things in the Cultivation World were not that simple; everyone was struggling on the Great Dao toward eternal life, so who would care about pitiful true feelings?

Shaking his head slightly to dispel the unrealistic thoughts in his mind, Zhang Nuo activated his Double Spirit Sea. After pouring Spirit Power into the Wu Hook, the weapon in his hand instantly transformed into a green streak of light, rushing rapidly toward the cave entrance and hacking and slashing at the rocks on either side.

Dust and smoke rose, and earth and stone flew. In the blink of an eye, the cave entrance was destroyed beyond recognition. As the stones fell, Zhuge Qing's peerlessly beautiful face gradually became blurred and finally disappeared completely. What remained in Zhang Nuo's impression was only that charming smile that would never fade.

After finishing all this, Zhang Nuo retracted the Wu Hook and stared solemnly at the entrance piled with rubble. After a full cup of tea's time had passed, he let out a long sigh and flew away from the place!