Chapter 159 Don't work too hard, everyone!
Chapter 159 Don't work too hard, everyone!
As dawn broke, Qiu Ziyue and Qi Yuxuan, having calculated the exact time, concluded the first night's treatment.
The two put on their clothes and left the Demon Spring.
The two began to enjoy breakfast.
As arranged by Qiu Ziyue, Lu Yuanchangming's cook would deliver the prepared breakfast to Yun Feiyang every day.
After Yun Feiyang used a silver needle to check for poison, he brought in the breakfast.
The first rays of morning sunlight streamed through the curtains into the Magic Spring Palace, warm and gentle.
"Good morning, honey." Qiu
Twilight Sparkle called out gently, her voice carrying a sweet undertone.
Qi Yuxuan felt a surge of happiness upon seeing Qiu Ziyue.
"Honey, you've worked so hard."
He responded softly, a warm smile on his face.
The table was laden with a variety of exquisite dishes, each one filled with Qiu Ziyue's heartfelt sentiments.
There was steaming hot porridge, sprinkled with a few bright green scallions;
There are freshly baked steamed buns, emitting a fragrant aroma of wheat;
There are also golden and crispy fried egg pancakes, served with a few slices of sweet fruit.
"This is a health-preserving porridge that I specially asked the cook to make. It contains red dates, goji berries, and lily bulbs, which are very good for your health."
As Qiu Ziyue spoke, she placed a bowl of porridge in front of Qi Yuxuan.
Qi Yuxuan gently blew on the hot porridge and took a small sip.
"It tastes really good," he praised, his eyes full of gratitude.
Besides porridge, there are also some light side dishes, such as cucumber salad, braised beef, and braised eggs, each of which is delicious and visually appealing.
In addition, she specially made a plate of delicious steamed dumplings, with fillings made from fresh shrimp and pork.
"These are all prepared according to your taste, I hope you will like them."
Qiu Ziyue said with a smile, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
The two sat at the dining table, slowly enjoying the delicious breakfast.
Qiu Ziyue would occasionally put food on Qi Yuxuan's plate and ask him with concern if he was used to the food.
Qi Yuxuan, not to be outdone, picked a few slices of orange from the fruit plate and handed them to Qiu Ziyue, saying with concern, "Eat more fruit to replenish your nutrition."
"Yes, let's eat together."
Qiu Ziyue took the orange, took a bite, and the sweet and sour taste spread in her mouth, making her feel happy.
They ate and chatted, having a great time.
"Let's try one more time, we're sure we'll find a way out."
Huo Lengxiong gritted his teeth and said, a resolute glint in his eyes.
"That's right, as long as you don't give up, there is hope."
Tie Yiqing clenched his fist, cheering on his teammates.
At this moment, the experts from the five major gangs rallied and continued their exploration within the bewildering maze.
After finishing their breakfast, Qiu Ziyue and Qi Yuxuan slowly walked along the winding path of the Demon Spring Palace.
The sunlight shone on them, creating a serene scene.
However, they already had a plan in mind.
"Honey, let's go take a look at the cliff."
Qiu Ziyue said softly, a sly glint in her eyes.
“Okay, honey, let them have a taste of our ‘hospitality’ too.”
Qi Yuxuan responded with a smile, clearly understanding Qiu Ziyue's thoughts.
The two walked hand in hand toward the cliff. They carried a large bag of steamed buns, intending to give the members of the five gangs trapped in the maze a "surprise."
Upon reaching the edge of the cliff, Qiu Ziyue and Qi Yuxuan stopped.
Looking down, one could see the members of the five major gangs still wandering in the maze, their faces filled with exhaustion and despair.
Qiu Ziyue's lips curled up slightly as she gripped the bag of steamed buns tightly in her hand.
"Hey everyone, we're here. Are you hungry? Don't work too hard."
Qiu Ziyue shouted loudly, her voice clearly mocking.
Upon hearing Qiu Ziyue's voice, members of the five major gangs all looked up at the cliff.
Their eyes were filled with anger and helplessness.
Huo Lengxiong was the first to speak, cursing, "Qiu Ziyue, you she-devil, you're going to be the death of us!"
Feng Yunniang, Shui Jiangshan, Lei Xinzhen, Tie Yiqing, and others echoed her sentiments.
However, they were indeed exhausted.
Faced with the angry curses from the five major gangs, Qiu Ziyue and Qi Yuxuan simply smiled at each other.
Qiu Ziyue casually picked up a steamed bun, tossed it lightly, and the bun fell off the cliff.
Upon seeing this, the members of the five major gangs immediately erupted in excitement.
"There's food!"
Someone shouted, and the crowd immediately swarmed forward, scrambling for the steamed buns falling from the cliff.
They were starving and didn't care about dignity or face; all they wanted was to fill their stomachs.
Qiu Ziyue continued to throw the steamed buns in her hand down one by one.
Seeing the five gangs wolfing down their food, she couldn't help but laugh.
"It seems they are really starving."
She spoke softly to Qi Yuxuan.
"Yes, this can be considered a little 'help' for them," Qi Yuxuan replied with a smile.
Although Qiu Ziyue and Qi Yuxuan appeared relaxed and cheerful on the surface, they were not entirely at ease inside.
Seeing the five gangs in such a sorry state, they couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy.
The two stood on the cliff, quietly watching the members of the five major gangs eat steamed buns.
As time ticked away, the members of the five major gangs remained undeterred and continued wandering through the maze.
One of the five major gangs, who had a rudimentary understanding of the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams, finally managed to escape the maze.
With his shout of "I'm out!", everyone followed him out.
As they strode forward, even more deadly traps awaited them.
Huo Lengxiong led the disciples of the Fire Serpent Sect at the forefront, his heart burning with an indomitable fighting spirit.
"We must find that entrance, no matter the cost!" he said firmly.
Shui Jiangshan calmly directed the Shui Lian faction, attempting to find clues from changes in the terrain and environment.
"Everyone be careful, there must be a trap here." His voice was calm and powerful.
As the group continued on their way, a paving stone under their feet suddenly sank slightly.
Almost simultaneously, several small holes appeared in the surrounding stone walls, followed by the release of thick smoke from the smoke bombs, which quickly spread.
"Scatter!"
Fengyun Niang shouted loudly, and she quickly led the disciples of the Fengyun Sect to hide to the side.
However, the smoke contained a drowsy gas, and many people began to feel dizzy.
At the same time, Tie Yiqing of the Iron Stone Faction accidentally triggered a mechanism on a tree trunk.
Instantly, countless darts shot out from the tree canopy, raining down upon the trees.
Tie Yiqing reacted quickly, immediately drawing his sword to parry, but many people were still hit by the darts and fell to the ground. "Watch out for the darts!"
Lei Xinzhen shouted and led the Lei Guang Sect disciples to quickly find cover.
Nevertheless, several people were unfortunately infected and fell to their deaths in pools of blood.
As more mechanisms are triggered, the five major gangs find themselves in an unprecedented predicament.
Hidden arrows under the floor tiles, poisoned needles in the stone walls, and darts among the trees all test their survival skills.
"Everyone be careful, these traps are extremely deadly!"
Shui Jiangshan dodged the darts while warning his companions.
However, as time went on, more and more people were injured or poisoned.
He was shot in a vital spot by a hidden arrow and died on the spot;
Some people inhaled too much of the Sujin Softening Powder and fell into a coma;
Some people were hit in vital areas by darts and were on the verge of death.
Feng Yunniang looked at her disciples lying on the ground, her heart filled with grief.
"We must find a way to break this; we can't go on like this," she said through gritted teeth.
To be continued in the next chapter.
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