12dz Chapter 91 The Perilous Path to the Underworld is Lurking, Han Yi's Scheme to Break the Stalema
Chapter 91 The Perilous Path to the Underworld is Lurking, Han Yi's Scheme to Break the Stalema
"Young master, the crisis with the Netherwolf pack has been resolved. Where shall we go next?"
Po Yue's strong, powerful hand gripped the blood-stained spiked club tightly. The blood on the club was still wet, and it exuded a faint, bloody stench under the sunlight.
He strode up to Han Yi, bowed respectfully, and asked in a deep voice.
"The smog here is thick and dangerous. Let's rest and recuperate first, and wait for Lu Xuefeng to return from his investigation before we make a decision."
Han Yi was enjoying Tuoba Xun'er's perfectly timed massage with a relaxed and contented expression. His eyes were slightly narrowed, and he appeared lazy and relaxed, but in reality, he was thinking carefully and organizing his thoughts on how to deal with the situation.
Tuoba Xun'er skillfully and gently relieved Han Yi's fatigue. Although fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, she dared not stop.
Seven days later, Lu Xuefeng and Li Ming returned.
However, their appearance was extremely pitiful, with tattered clothes, bloodstains all over their bodies, and the flesh of their wounds torn open, which was shocking to behold.
Lu Xuefeng had a deep wound on his left arm, with the stark white bone faintly visible. His face was pale, and his steps were unsteady, as if each step he took required all his strength.
Li Ming was in no better shape; his right leg was limping, his body was covered in bruises, and his eyes were filled with exhaustion.
Most of those who went with him perished, and those who returned alive were all seriously injured.
"Tell me! How did you all end up like this?" Han Yi couldn't help but stand up and walk up to the two of them when he saw how disheveled they were and asked them.
"About three hundred miles from where we are now, heading towards the center, lies the Netherworld Abyss, the core of the Netherworld Forest. The Netherworld Spirit Grass grows near the entrance of the Netherworld Abyss."
Lu Xuefeng respectfully reported the details to Han Yi. As he spoke, his eyes inadvertently swept over Li Ming beside him, and his face revealed a deep look of disdain that he made no attempt to hide.
He lowered his head slightly, clasped his hands together, and continued speaking in a calm tone.
"When I discovered the Netherworld Grass, I thought I had to be careful and wanted to report to my master first. That place looked extremely dangerous, and if I was not careful, I might get burned and suffer a catastrophic disaster."
At this point, he frowned, glared at Li Ming again, his eyes filled with resentment.
"But this fool, short-sighted, ignored my advice for the sake of that tiny bit of immediate gain. He insisted on going to pick the Netherworld Grass to claim credit, which resulted in two-thirds of the brothers being killed there."
He grew angrier as he spoke, his voice unconsciously rising a few decibels, and he suddenly pointed a finger directly at Li Ming, gritting his teeth.
Upon hearing this, Li Ming's eyes narrowed slightly, and a hint of fear flashed across his face.
He rushed straight to Han Yi's feet, grabbed his thighs tightly with both hands, and begged for mercy with tears streaming down his face.
"Master, I only wanted to get the Netherworld Grass to you as quickly as possible! I didn't want to lose so many brothers!"
His body trembled uncontrollably, his eyes filled with pleading, hoping that Han Yi would show leniency and spare his life.
Han Yi looked disgusted, kicked Li Ming away, and gestured for Lu Xuefeng to continue, his eyes revealing a hint of impatience.
"At the entrance to the Netherworld Abyss, there is a group of powerful giant pythons guarding it. These pythons are huge, as thick as buckets, and the weakest of them are equivalent to the Great Perfection of the Foundation Establishment stage."
When Li Ming and his men attempted to harvest the Netherworld Grass, the enemy launched a direct attack.
As Lu Xuefeng spoke, he gestured with his hands to illustrate the size of the giant python and its attacking movements.
"If I hadn't intervened in time, fought desperately, and tried my best to give them a chance to escape, they would all have been stuck there."
After Lu Xuefeng finished speaking, his anger flared up again, and he picked up Li Ming like a chick.
"If I hadn't saved him so many times, how could this good-for-nothing have survived to come back and face his master!"
Upon hearing this, Han Yi spoke coldly, his voice filled with extreme ruthlessness. With a single grab from a distance, he seized Li Ming, who was lying on the ground begging for mercy, and drew him into his palm. True fire surged forth, the flames intensely hot, burning fiercely, as if to turn him to ashes in an instant.
"This kind of useless wretch is better off causing more trouble than helping. There's no need to waste energy trying to save him in the future!"
Upon seeing this, everyone felt a chill run down their spines and their faces showed surprise. They became even more wary of their young master, never expecting him to be so ruthless and decisive despite his young age.
At the same time, he understood even more clearly that when working under him, one must be extremely cautious and never make the slightest mistake or disobey, otherwise the outcome would be disastrous.
Wang Weiwei, who was not far away, saw this and hurriedly tried to stop it.
"Young master, please spare him! We need manpower right now, and Li Ming might still be useful if we keep him alive."
Hearing this, Han Yi turned to look at her, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes. Just as she said, keeping Li Ming around was indeed somewhat useful, after all, his strength was at the initial stage of Core Formation, and on the surface, he was even stronger than himself. In this perilous place, having more strength was always a good thing.
He casually tossed Li Ming, who was nearly pissing himself in fear, aside. After being thrown out, Li Ming collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, his eyes filled with the terror of surviving a close call.
Since he wasn't going to pursue the matter with the two, Han Yi didn't waste any time and directly used his healing magic to treat their injuries.
A soft light emanated from his palm, like a warm veil gently enveloping everyone.
Their wounds healed rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the pain subsided as a result.
"What kind of ability is this? It's too powerful!"
Seeing this, Lu Xuefeng and the others felt even more awe. They never expected that Han Yi was not only exceptionally strong, but also proficient in healing techniques.
After Han Yi healed everyone's injuries with his magic, he slowly leaned back against the Earthshaker, his thoughtful expression returning to his face.
His brows furrowed slightly, his mind troubled. His fingers unconsciously tapped the soft fur of the earth-shaking creature, one tap after another, each tap accompanied by worry in his eyes.
Seeing his expression, Wang Weiwei took light steps and gracefully walked up to him, her pink lips slightly parted.
"Young master, are you troubled by the matter of the Netherworld Abyss?"
He raised his head slightly, glanced at her, nodded gently, and looked solemn.
"Well, although the Netherworld Grass is in the Netherworld Abyss, it is guarded by a group of giant pythons, so we may have a hard time getting it."
After speaking, he looked into the distance, his brows furrowed even more, and the worry in his eyes deepened.
Upon hearing this, Po Yue brandished his spiked club, making a whooshing sound, and spoke in a muffled voice.
"Young master, what are we afraid of! At worst, we'll fight those giant pythons. I don't believe they can be that powerful!"
His eyes were wide open, filled with fearlessness and pride, and his chest was held high, as if he had inexhaustible strength.
Han Yi shook his head slightly, a bitter smile appearing on his lips.
"Po Yue, it's not that I'm cowardly, but judging from the casualties of Lu Xuefeng and the others, the giant python's strength should not be underestimated. Moreover, the Netherworld Forest is mysterious and unpredictable, and there may be even more powerful beings hiding in it. We cannot act rashly."
He raised his hand and rubbed his temples, as if trying to relieve the pressure in his heart.
Tuoba Xun'er also stepped forward, folding her hands in front of her and speaking respectfully.
“Young Master, Xun’er thinks we might explore the surrounding area first. Perhaps we can find the giant python’s weakness or find something to help us.”
Her eyes were clear and bright, revealing a hint of liveliness and intelligence.
"No! Our strength has already been somewhat depleted; we cannot afford any further losses."
The closer Han Yi got to the center, the more he felt that this place was not simple, which made him feel tremendous pressure.
He sighed softly, pondering a solution in his mind, his expression growing increasingly grave.