167: Are there more experts?

Seeing Red Silk sitting cross-legged, the Lightning Light around her body gradually converged and her aura stabilized, Jiang Donghua took out a few more pills from his storage ring and handed them over.

"Senior Sister, take these few more; they will speed up your recovery."

His tone was gentle, but his eyes still vigilantly scanned the cave entrance, ensuring no one was pursuing them.

Red Silk opened her eyes, a flash of Lightning Light disappearing within them, then reached out, took the pills, and swallowed them without hesitation.

The pills melted instantly upon entering her mouth, transforming into a warm current that surged through her limbs and bones. Her Dou Qi rapidly replenished, and her pale complexion gradually regained its color.

"Thank you."

She spoke faintly, her voice still cold, but her tone was a few shades softer than before.

Jiang Donghua smiled slightly, saying nothing more, only quietly guarding her side, his gaze deep as he looked out of the cave.

For now, they were safe.

On Bai Yan's side, he had probably fought to a mutual defeat with the two elders of the Yao Family; even if he wasn't dead, he would certainly be unable to pursue them in a short time.

And if Yao Jidao and Yao Sha were lucky enough to survive, they would undoubtedly be severely injured and wouldn't dare to pursue them rashly.

As for Heavenly Serpent City?

Heh, Jiang Donghua had never intended to actually summon reinforcements.

"Senior Sister, once you've recovered sufficiently, we'll set off back to Jia Nan Academy."

He whispered, his tone calm, as if the life-and-death struggle just now had never happened.

Red Silk nodded lightly, closing her eyes to continue adjusting her breath.

The cave was silent for a time, only the intertwined sounds of their breathing. Time slowly passed like this.

Just as Red Silk had recovered a little Dou Qi, a steady, unhurried sound of footsteps suddenly came from outside the cave. *Crack, crack*, the sound of crushed stones was clearly audible.

Jiang Donghua's pupils suddenly constricted, and a strong sense of alarm rose in his heart! There were still others?!

Red Silk also abruptly opened her eyes, her face changing drastically. Her Dou Qi was less than one-tenth of its original amount; if she encountered a strong enemy now, she might not even be able to escape!

"Bang—!"

The next second, the shattered stones at the cave entrance exploded, and two black figures slowly stepped in, their auras as profound as an abyss, not at all weaker than Yao Jidao and Bai Yan!

Another Peak Dou Huang Expert!

Both were dressed in black robes, wearing strange masks that only revealed a pair of cold, emotionless eyes, their gazes like knives, piercing directly into one's heart.

Red Silk's face was pale, her fingertips trembling slightly. Her Dou Qi was depleted, making it difficult to even condense Lightning Light.

Cold sweat seeped from Jiang Donghua's forehead, but soon, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes. He gritted his teeth, took a step forward, cupped his hands, and said loudly.

"Two seniors, please hold your hand! I am Jiang Donghua, a Fourth-Grade Alchemist! If you kill me, it would truly be a great loss for both of you!"

His voice was urgent but steady, attempting to use his identity as an Alchemist to buy a chance at survival.

One of the Black Robed Men's eyes flickered slightly upon hearing this, as if he was contemplating.

The other sneered, a hoarse voice emanating from beneath his mask.

"A Fourth-Grade Alchemist? Heh, that's a good bargaining chip."

Jiang Donghua's heart tightened, and he immediately pressed his advantage.

"If seniors have any needs, I am willing to refine pills for both of you! Whether it's breakthrough pills, healing medicines, or even poison pills and secret medicines, I can try them all!"

The Black Robed Man was silent for a moment, then slowly raised his hand. An invisible pressure of Dou Qi suddenly descended, firmly locking onto Jiang Donghua and Red Silk!

"Kid, you're very smart."

"Unfortunately, we didn't come here today to recruit Alchemists."

Before he finished speaking, Dou Qi condensed in the Black Robed Man's palm, and a chilling killing intent erupted!

Lightning Light flashed violently in Red Silk's eyes. The moment the opponent's killing intent erupted, she had already struck first!

"Donghua, run—!"

She cried out in a low voice, her remaining Dou Qi burning furiously. She raised her jade hand, and a dazzling Lightning Light, like a silver snake, struck towards the Black Robed Man!

"Clap!"

The Black Robed Man merely raised his hand casually, yet he also unleashed a burst of violent Lightning Light, instantly crushing her attack!

The next moment, his figure flickered like a ghost, appearing before Red Silk. His five fingers, like iron tongs, clamped onto her throat, lifting her whole body into the air!

"Ugh—!"

Red Silk's face flushed red, her legs dangling and struggling, but she couldn't even mobilize a trace of Dou Qi!

She couldn't even withstand a single move!

Jiang Donghua's heart pounded, cold sweat pouring down his forehead, but he knew he absolutely couldn't panic at this moment!

"Senior!"

He suddenly took a step forward, his voice low and urgent.

"Killing us would only add two more corpses for you! But if you spare my life, wouldn't the allegiance of a Fourth-Grade Alchemist be more valuable than two corpses?!"

He stared intently at the Black Robed Man, speaking very quickly.

"Let her go! She knows nothing and poses no threat to you! And I can become your Alchemist!"

The Black Robed Man holding Red Silk by the throat narrowed his eyes beneath the mask upon hearing this, then let out a hoarse sneer.

"And if I don't... then what?"

His five fingers slowly tightened, Red Silk's breathing became increasingly difficult, and purplish finger marks had already appeared on her fair neck!

Bloodshot eyes spread in Jiang Donghua's eyes, his fists clenched, making cracking sounds, yet he still suppressed his anger, gritting his teeth and saying.

"If senior insists on killing, then I would rather self-destruct my soul, leaving you with not even a complete corpse!"

At these words, both Black Robed Men paused simultaneously!

The air suddenly solidified.

The Black Robed Man couldn't help but pause and say.

"Words are useless. If you take this pill of mine, then I might believe you a little."

Jiang Donghua stared intently at the poisonous pill in the Black Robed Man's hand. The pill was dark purple all over, with strange black patterns entwined on its surface, and a foul stench assaulted his nostrils. It was clearly an extremely sinister soul-controlling pill!

He quickly calculated in his mind that the Bai Family and Yao Family must be fully occupied with rescuing their respective Grand Elders at this moment, with no time to pursue them.

And these two mysterious Dou Huang, neither from the two families nor directly murderous, must have other motives!

They needed a pawn, and he, conveniently, had value to be exploited!

Thinking of this, Jiang Donghua took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.

"Good! I'll take it!"

"Junior Brother!!"

Red Silk's voice was hoarse from being choked, but she still struggled to shout.

"Don't be foolish, once you take this poisonous pill, your life and death will be controlled by others. I'd rather die than see you be at someone's mercy!"

Lightning Light flickered in her eyes, showing faint signs of self-detonating her Dou Qi!

The Black Robed Man snorted coldly, his five fingers suddenly tightened, and Red Silk's breathing instantly cut off, her face as pale as paper!

"Senior Sister! Stop!!"

Jiang Donghua roared, then reached out without hesitation.

"Give me the pill, I'll take it!"

A hint of amusement flashed in the Black Robed Man's eyes, and he chuckled hoarsely.

"Smart man."

He released Red Silk, letting her fall to the ground, then tossed the poisonous pill to Jiang Donghua.

Red Silk coughed violently, yet still struggled to lunge forward.

"Don't eat it!"

However, Jiang Donghua had already grabbed the poisonous pill and, under Red Silk's desperate gaze, tilted his head back and swallowed it!

And the other Black Robed Man, who was watching the show, directly struck away the poisonous pill in his hand with extreme speed.

He said with a smile.

"Quite responsible, my dear Disciple."