HCB Chapter 279 Failed again
Chapter 279 Failed again
Late at night, everything is silent and the sea is shrouded in thick darkness, like a huge piece of black silk spread out under the night sky.
Only the sound of waves hitting the beach is particularly clear in the quiet night, and the rhythmic "rustling" sound is like the low singing of the sea.
The sea breeze, carrying a hint of salty and damp coolness, blew in her face, ruffling Murong Ling'er's ink-black hair. She was dressed in ink, with a graceful figure, like a fairy from the dark night. She stood quietly on the beach, gazing at the endless dark sea in front of her.
There was a determined light in Murong Ling'er's eyes. After a moment, she raised her hand and waved it gently, taking out a bead emitting a soft glow from the mysterious space and holding it tightly in her hand.
Then, she tapped the beach with her toes and jumped into the sea as lightly as a nimble fish.
This water spirit bead is an ancient treasure that possesses magical powers.
The moment Murong Ling'er jumped into the water, a wonderful scene happened. The sea water on both sides seemed to be driven by some mysterious force and automatically parted to the sides, opening up an unobstructed underwater passage for her.
Murong Ling'er walked forward in this passage as if she were walking on flat ground, her posture elegant and calm, not hindered by the sea water at all, as if she was walking freely on land.
This time, Murong Ling'er ventured into the sea not to catch ordinary seafood or pearls, but she had a more important mission in mind - to find a vital medicinal ingredient for Chu Lingfeng.
The toxins in Chu Lingfeng's body have always been a concern for Murong Ling'er. She searched everywhere and finally learned that there is a treasure called "Ice Jade" hidden in the deep sea, which has the magical effect of bringing the dead back to life and cleansing the meridians and marrow.
If you want to get rid of Chu Lingfeng's poison in a short period of time, this ice chalcedony is an indispensable key medicinal ingredient.
The sea is vast, deep and mysterious, and there are countless treasures hidden in its depths. Rare treasures such as ice chalcedony are hidden in this vast deep sea, waiting for those who are destined to find them.
For ordinary doctors, if they want to detoxify Chu Lingfeng, they need to collect many rare treasures from heaven and earth, and they also need to be cautious and tread carefully when trying to detoxify him. If they are not careful, they may fail.
However, Murong Ling'er had already collected several other precious treasures in her space. Now, she only needed to find this ice jade marrow, and she would be able to detoxify Chu Lingfeng and restore his health.
Unfortunately, deep-sea treasures like Ice Chalcedony are not easy to find. They are hidden in the deepest part of the deep sea, often surrounded by various dangerous sea beasts and complex seabed terrain.
Murong Ling'er shuttled through the freezing cold sea water like a nimble dolphin, relying on her extraordinary skills and keen perception to carefully search in the dark underwater world.
Sometimes she swam through a colorful coral reef, sometimes through a school of shimmering fish, but even so, after searching hard for most of the night, she did not find any trace of the ice chalcedony.
When Murong Ling'er broke out of the water again and stepped onto the beach, a faint light appeared on the horizon. The faint light of morning light gradually dispelled the darkness, and a new day was about to come.
"Mom, where have you been?" Murong Chen woke up very early today. Like a little adult, he was busy in the kitchen for a long time. After making breakfast, he finally waited for his mother to return.
"Mom went out to do something." Murong Ling'er looked at her son with concern, her eyes full of tenderness, but she did not tell him about the thrilling experience of going into the sea last night. She did not want her son to worry about her.
The mother and son sat around the table, had a warm breakfast, and then walked leisurely towards the salt production area.
Along the way, Murong Ling'er and Murong Chen talked and laughed, enjoying this moment of tranquility and beauty.
At this time, Chu Lingfeng was also busy in his residence. He took a lot of effort to prepare breakfast. Just as he was about to sit down to rest, suddenly, a burst of rapid gongs and drums rang out.
The sound of gongs and drums seemed particularly abrupt in the early morning air, instantly breaking the tranquility.
He Jinyan, who was still asleep, was suddenly awakened by the sudden sound of gongs and drums. He sat up from the bed reflexively. His movement was so violent that it startled Sun Ying, who was sleeping soundly with her hands on him, and she opened her eyes instantly.
"Young Master, what's wrong?" Sun Ying was frightened. She looked at He Jinyan, who suddenly sat up with a terribly gloomy face, with sleepy eyes, and her heart suddenly became panicked.
He Jinyan was so furious at this moment. He recalled the failure of the assassination plan last night. The anger in his heart was burning like a bucket of oil.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He suddenly punched the bed hard, venting his anger.
Then, he quickly stood up, in such a hurry that he didn't even have time to tidy up his clothes. He didn't even glance at Sun Ying, who looked uneasy and pitiful on the bed, and strode towards the door.
Sun Ying sat on the bed blankly, watching He Jinyan open the door with a rage and slam it down. She bit her lower lip in humiliation, her face flushing and pale, a mixture of emotions in her heart.
Back then, she was the daughter of a wealthy family, of noble status and extremely arrogant. Wherever she went, she was the focus of everyone's attention.
But now, fate played a cruel joke on her. She became a pitiful woman who had to serve as a concubine and depend on others for favors.
Although the Mo family was powerful and being He Jinyan's concubine was much better than her previous miserable life as a military prostitute, to He Jinyan, she was just a tool that he could use to vent his desires at any time, without any dignity at all.
Sun Ying sat on the edge of the bed, her fingers unconsciously tugging at the corner of her clothes, her heart full of grievances and unwillingness, drowning her like a tide.
She looked up at the narrow sky outside the window. Her life as a young lady seemed like a distant dream. Now she could only live in this strange place, depending on other people's wishes.
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Elsewhere, He Jinyan paced back and forth in his study, each step heavy as if he was going to stomp a hole in the floor. His face was as black as the bottom of a pot. He called his staff over, his voice filled with uncontrollable anger: "The plan has failed again!"
The staff member lowered his head, not daring to breathe. He knew too well how He Jinyan felt at the moment.
He Jinyan slumped down in a chair, gritting his teeth and saying, "I really didn't expect that an exiled Chu Lingfeng would be so difficult to deal with. He ruins my plans time and time again. It's so pathetic!"
The staff member cautiously advised, "Young Master, this matter cannot be rushed. Although Chu Lingfeng has been exiled, he must still have many capable people protecting him. If we openly provoke him, it will only cause trouble and will not benefit us."
The staff was also worried. On the one hand, they were afraid of angering Chu Lingfeng, and on the other hand, they were worried about He Jinyan's safety. If something happened to He Jinyan on this island, they would lose their heads.