coobybook Chapter 117 Nine Incarnations: The Spirit Pearl Shines, the Tribulation Arrives, the Mad Doctor and
Chapter 117 Nine Incarnations: The Spirit Pearl Shines, the Tribulation Arrives, the Mad Doctor and
Chapter 117 The Spirit Pearl Shines, the Lightning Tribulation Arrives, the Mad Doctor and Poison Master Breaks the Stalemate and Goes Wild
Having just escaped the deadly danger of the collapsing cave, the group collapsed to the ground, still shaken and panting heavily. At that moment, the golden-masked man's piercing wail rang out. He dramatically raised his hand, swishing it haphazardly in the air, and cried out in a hoarse voice, "My goodness, I've just narrowly escaped death today! My heart is still pounding in my throat. If I went through a few more of this, I'd be done for!" As he spoke, he clutched his chest tightly with both hands, his body trembling dramatically, as if he had just crawled out of the deepest hell. In reality, however, he had been hiding like a coward the entire time inside the cave, cowering behind the group, barely daring to breathe.
Luo Qingci stood up, brushing off the negligible amount of dust from her clothes with a swift and graceful movement. She then glanced sideways at the man in the golden mask, her disdain practically overflowing: "You're such a coward! You ran faster than a rabbit when you were escaping, and now you're putting on an act. If it weren't for me leading you all, you'd be smashed into a pulp by those rocks in the cave, and you'd still be howling like a banshee!" The man in the golden mask, his face instantly turning bright red like a ripe tomato, opened and closed his mouth like a fish out of air, but dared not utter a single word of rebuttal. He could only mutter under his breath, "I was just worried about everyone..." But inwardly, he was furiously cursing: "You just wait! One day when you're all alone, I'll teach you a lesson, make you taste what it's like to be speechless! Then I'll return all your arrogant words to you, and give you a good laugh!"
The skinny man in black, his eyes sparkling like two glittering stars, trotted up to Luo Qingci and looked up at her with adoration, asking, "Grandma, what kind of magical power does this Five-Colored Spirit Pearl have? Could it be like in myths, giving someone the superpower to move mountains and fill seas in an instant?" As he spoke, he excitedly spread his arms wide and leaned back forcefully, making an exaggerated gesture as if he were about to push a mountain apart with his bare hands. He looked as if he could turn the world upside down in the next second, his face overflowing with anticipation, hoping that Luo Qingci would give him a positive answer.
Luo Qingci's lips curled into a mysterious smile, a smile that concealed countless unfathomable thoughts. She reached out and gently tapped the thin, black-clad man's head, a seemingly casual gesture tinged with affection: "You little rascal, you've got quite a few brilliant ideas in your head. But the power of this Five-Colored Spirit Pearl is definitely not simple. When we get back, I'll study it carefully. Maybe I can even develop an even more potent poison. Then let's see who dares to act recklessly in front of me!" Thinking this, she began to visualize using the Five-Colored Spirit Pearl to improve poison formulas. Her smile deepened, as if she could already see her enemies being tortured by her poisons, crying and screaming in agony. She thought to herself with smug satisfaction, "Then, I'll make those who underestimated me regret it to the core!"
Just as everyone was talking amongst themselves, the sky suddenly seemed to have been splashed with ink by an invisible hand, with dark clouds gathering densely and instantly turning it into a dark, oppressive expanse. Immediately afterward, a gale howled like a mad beast, the sound of the wind deafening, causing everyone to stagger and lose their footing. The man in the golden mask turned deathly pale, even paler than a sheet of paper. Like a drowning man clutching a straw, he clung tightly to a large rock beside him, his voice trembling with sobs, almost distorted: "What's going on now? Could it be that Heaven is jealous of our treasure and is punishing us? If only we hadn't been so greedy! Now look what's happened, we're going to die!" The thin man in black also trembled violently, like a frightened rabbit, quickly hiding behind Luo Qingci, only peeking out half his head, staring at the sky in terror, his eyes filled with fear and unease, muttering under his breath, "Grandma, are we really going to be in big trouble...?"
Luo Qingci's brows furrowed tightly, forming a deep "川" shape, yet her eyes revealed an extraordinary vigilance and composure. She thought to herself, "This weather has become so strange. Could it be that the Five-Colored Spirit Pearl has attracted some trouble? Whatever demons or monsters come, trying to snatch the Spirit Pearl from me is a pipe dream! No way! I, Luo Qingci, am a master of both medicine and poison. What storms haven't I weathered? Do you think I'm afraid of your little tricks?" As she thought this, she quickly pulled several bottles of medicinal powder from her medicine pouch. These powders were meticulously crafted with countless hours of effort; each bottle contained immense energy, capable of playing a crucial role in critical moments—truly her secret weapons. "A single bottle of these powders could make the enemy suffer terribly. I refuse to believe I can't deal with you!"
Suddenly, a bolt of lightning, like an angry dragon, struck straight down from the dark sky towards the crowd, moving so fast that no one could blink. The lightning carried boundless power and majesty, as if it would cleave the entire world in two. Luo Qingci, with lightning-fast reflexes and exceptional speed, swiftly scattered the medicinal powder towards the lightning. The powder instantly dispersed in the air, like a blooming, multicolored flower, forming a vibrant, multicolored light curtain. This light curtain, seemingly thin, was as solid as a rock, forcefully blocking the immense power of the lightning. The moment the lightning struck the light curtain, it emitted a deafening crackling sound, scattering countless brilliant sparks, like a grand fireworks display illuminating the entire dark sky.
Everyone was stunned by the sudden scene, their eyes wide and mouths agape, as if they could fit an egg in them. The man in the golden mask was so frightened that his legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground with a thud, muttering incessantly, "Grandma, you're amazing! You even blocked lightning! Are you some kind of celestial being who descended to save us? If word gets out, who would dare mess with us!" Luo Qingci glared at him and said irritably, "Stop talking nonsense and get up right now! This isn't over yet! Don't act like you've never seen anything like this before and you're embarrassing me! If there's any real danger later, don't expect me to help you up again!"
Sure enough, after the lightning, a massive vortex appeared in the sky, like a mysterious black hole, its depths unfathomable. A sinister, terrifying laugh faintly echoed from within the vortex, a laugh that sent chills down everyone's spines, making their hair stand on end. The members of the mysterious group were deathly pale, their lips trembling slightly. They huddled together, their bodies shaking uncontrollably, their eyes fixed on the vortex, afraid to even breathe, as if any sound would be swallowed by that mysterious power.
Luo Qingci took a deep breath, her chest heaving violently, a resolute expression on her face, as if she were prepared to die. She gripped the Five-Colored Spirit Pearl tightly in her hand, the pearl shimmering with multicolored light, echoing the powerful aura emanating from her, as if she were ready to fight this unknown danger to the death. She shouted, "No matter what kind of demon or monster you are, you won't be able to take the Five-Colored Spirit Pearl from me today! If you know what's good for you, get out of here, or you'll taste my power! I want to see just how capable you are! My skills in both medicine and poison are not to be underestimated. If you don't let me have a good time, then neither of us will have a good time. It's a fight to the death!" Her voice was firm and powerful, echoing in the gale, as if trying to pierce the dark sky and let the world hear her declaration.
Just then, a dark figure slowly emerged from the vortex. The figure was blurry, its face completely obscured, like a wisp of mist. With each step the figure took, the ground seemed to tremble slightly, and a powerful sense of oppression swept over everyone, making it difficult for them to breathe. The man in the golden mask was so frightened that his legs went weak, his knees trembling uncontrollably, and he almost knelt down begging for mercy: "Grandma, save me! I don't want to die! I haven't had enough delicious food, I haven't had enough fun!" The thin man in black was also trembling with fear, his hands gripping the hem of Luo Qingci's clothes so tightly they were almost torn, muttering softly, "Grandma, what should we do... maybe we should run away quickly..."
Luo Qingci remained calm and composed, her eyes gleaming with confidence. She stared intently at the dark figure, a sly smile suddenly playing on her lips, a smile like that of a cunning little fox, making it impossible to fathom what she was plotting. In her heart, she thought, "Hmph, playing tricks, offering incense to Buddha when you see him, drawing a gun when you encounter a thief—let's see how I deal with you! Today I'll show you that I'm not someone to be trifled with! I'll keep you calm for now, and once you get close, I'll let you taste the power of this special pill, and show you my methods!" As she spoke, she secretly hid a pill in her hand. The pill emitted a faint glow in her palm, as if waiting for the moment to explode, ready to catch her opponent off guard.