AWB Chapter 1915 Emerging from the wolf's den only to enter the tiger's lair
Chapter 1915 Emerging from the wolf's den only to enter the tiger's lair
"Shoot-"
Zhang Long gathered all his strength and slashed precisely and fiercely at the poison net that covered him.
The net snapped in two, the hardwood spikes were knocked away by the sharp blade, and in an instant, a gap large enough to hide in was ripped open with the knife!
Good knife skills!
Li Xiangnan couldn't help but want to give a shout of praise.
Du Bancheng's men are indeed extremely powerful!
However, the poison net was too large, and its downward momentum was both strong and rapid!
Although Zhang Long had cleaved away the threat directly in front of him, the poisoned spikes along the edge of the poison net, like the fangs of a venomous snake, still swept towards him from the left and right, bringing with them a menacing wind.
Zhang Long was now exhausted and had not yet gained new strength. He was in a very awkward situation and was about to be pierced by those poisonous thorns!
At this critical moment!
"Lower your head!"
Li Xiangnan suddenly roared, his voice booming like thunder, echoing through the narrow cave!
He had been intently watching his surroundings, fearing that those who had escaped might be hiding in the shadows and ambushing them.
The moment Zhang Long swung his sword, he anticipated the subsequent killing move!
Almost at the same time he spoke, two more golden needles appeared in his hand, and the three golden needles instantly transformed into three barely visible golden threads that shot out into the air!
shhhhhh!
It wasn't aimed at the large net, but rather at the taut ropes surrounding the poison net, controlling its descent angle!
Click, click!
A few soft cracking sounds rang out.
The two ropes hidden in the darkness were so precisely cut by the golden needle!
Having lost some of its traction and control, the poison net's angle and speed of descent changed dramatically!
The poisonous thorn, originally intended to pierce Zhang Long, veered off course, grazing his clothes and catching a few strands of fabric, narrowly avoiding injury to his skin!
hiss!
Zhang Long took a deep breath.
Zhao Hu reacted with lightning speed, making a second response the instant Li Xiangnan spoke.
Instead of just pulling Li Xiangnan backward, he used his waist and abdomen to pull Li Xiangnan to a safe area, and then took a half step forward with the momentum. He had a dagger in his hand, and without even looking, as if he had eyes on the top of his head, he swung it diagonally upward!
Then there was a crisp clanging sound!
The dagger precisely parried the net, which was attached to poisonous stings and had broken its rope, as it drifted uncontrollably backward!
Sparks fly!
The poisoned spikes were only inches away from Zhao Hu's face, but he managed to block them with his dagger!
All of this happened in the blink of an eye; from the moment the alarm went off to the moment the crisis was averted, only a few breaths had passed.
Zhang Long managed to catch his breath and, without hesitation, deftly rolled to the side, completely escaping the reach of the poison net.
The moment he landed, he knelt on one knee, placed the short knife across his knee, and scanned his surroundings sharply. At the same time, he breathed heavily, adjusting his posture to prevent any possible attacks.
Just now, if it weren't for Li Xiangnan's warning and the subsequent golden needle, he would have already been poisoned and pierced!
Zhao Hu also quickly retreated, disdainfully tossing the poison net aside. After retreating, he and Li Xiangnan formed a triangle and cautiously looked around at the darkness.
A temporary calm returned to the cave, with only the heavy breathing of the three people.
Li Xiangnan took a candle from the mud wall behind him and lit it on the ground. The huge poison net had already slumped limply to the ground, its poisonous spikes still gleaming coldly, exuding an aura that warned living beings to stay away.
"That was close!" Only then did Zhang Long exhale a breath of relief, looking at Li Xiangnan with eyes full of lingering fear and heartfelt gratitude. "Young Master Li, thank you so much. If it weren't for you..."
"We're even!"
He had saved his life earlier, so Li Xiangnan waved his hand, his face solemn. He walked to the poison net, carefully poked at it with a golden needle, and then looked at the simple mechanisms on the cave ceiling and at the bottom of the cave.
"Tsk, this mechanism is quite ingeniously designed. It takes the terrain into full consideration, using weight to trigger it, as well as angles and follow-up moves. It's designed specifically to target trackers!"
Li Xiangnan looked wary: "The other party not only has in-depth knowledge of drug production, but is also proficient in it. It seems that they are definitely not a rabble!"
His composure and his superb skill with acupuncture were truly remarkable.
Zhang Long's decisive net-splitting and Zhao Hu's tacit blocking fully demonstrated their excellent qualities and on-the-spot adaptability as Du Xingyue's close followers.
The three were unmatched; their teamwork, though fraught with danger, showcased their individual abilities to the fullest.
"Brother Long, your hand?"
Zhao Hu noticed that Zhang Long's hand holding the knife had some cracks and bloodstains, which must have been caused by the forceful clash with the net earlier.
"It's alright, a small matter!" Zhang Long waved his hand casually, his gaze turning to the depths of the passage, where footsteps could no longer be heard. "What a pity, Young Master Li, we got blocked by this mechanism and lost track of him!"
Li Xiangnan also looked into the darkness, knowing that the other party had cleverly escaped by using the familiar terrain, and it would probably not be easy to find them.
Moreover, they don't know how far the road ahead is. If a few more traps like this appear, all three of them may perish here.
He crouched down, inspected the mechanisms and the poison net, and silently memorized them.
"Although we've lost track of the person, the traps and mechanisms here are one of the clues! I doubt many ordinary people would know how to use them!"
He quickly stood up and decisively said, "We can't stay here any longer. There might be other traps! They're good at using treacherous schemes, so we should be careful! Zhang Long, you should treat your wounds now. Let's get out of here and discuss things further! What we've found here is enough to support our next move!"
The two nodded in agreement.
After the ordeal they had just endured, all three of them were even more convinced that the force behind this was not to be underestimated, and that it was probably really related to that little Buddha.
If they blindly venture in, they will only end up in danger.
Without further hesitation, the three of them took turns leading the way, with Zhao Hu providing support from the middle and Zhang Long bringing up the rear, and cautiously retreating along the route they had come from.
However, just as they were about to leave the trap-filled cave and return to the relatively narrow passage, Li Xiangnan's heart skipped a beat without warning!
The feeling of being watched, like a leech, crawled into his heart, making him instantly furious!
That exact same feeling suddenly appeared on the ruins of the Mu family that night!
He suddenly stopped and turned around abruptly.
His gaze shot like lightning into the darkness behind him!
They haven't yet explored the shadowy side of the road!
This time, Li Xiangnan saw things more clearly.
He deliberately left the candle next to the drug network.
At the edge of that shadow, a corner of clothing seemed to quickly retract and flash by!
Is anyone there?
Were they following them the whole time?!
Were they the remnants of the group who failed to evacuate from the temple in time?
Or is it another force that's like the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind?
Or perhaps... that mysterious and extraordinary little monk?