The Princess And The Lord

In the meantime, Lory was busy inspecting the cracked wall due to the impact of the giant fish, Lory could feel the airflow coming from behind the wall he then took a step back slowly opening her palm then suddenly a bolt of wind swirled on her palms then violently smashed into the cracked cave until it collapsed.

Everyone's attention was instantly drawn by the sound of rocks collapsing and then their eyes widened when they saw the hidden path behind Lory.

A smile spread across Lory's face then she turned around, "Hey, I found a way out of here!"

"Good job Lory~" Yang Xin Ying smiled but wasn't surprised Lory was able to find a way out because she had been subconsciously expecting it.

"Oh, a blessing in disguise, I guess!" Ming Yue Yin grinned widely as she bounced towards Lory.

Tao Bing Wen's eyelids flickered a few times before peeked out into the pitch black tunnel suddenly he remembered all the monsters they had fought before soon after the hair on his nape raised he wonder what other terrifying monster would be waiting for them.

On contrary, everyone's reaction was very relaxed, there was not the slightest worry on their faces, Ming Yue Yin then summoned the luminescent from her spatial ring and a soft light immediately lit up the cave, "I forgot I had something like this so there's no need to use your power to create light"

"Yes, you need to save your strength Lory, who knows what we will face later" Yang Xi Ying also agreed she was worried they might stumble with Lao Min Na or the Demon himself when that happened they would inevitably have to rely on Lory power.

As soon as they entered a long tunnel which finally led them to a large area like a hall which was supported by several large pillars but unfortunately, most of the pillars were partially damaged or completely destroyed without leaving their original form only large stones were scattered everywhere as if to explain how majestic these pillars were before, the pillars had intricate carvings and also carved large snakes that circled around the pillars as if the snakes were crawling on the pillar walls.

"Snakes?" Ming Yue Yin muttered while looking at the sculpture with deep interest, "This is odd..."

"Why?" Lory looks at Yang Xi Ying curiously.

"People rarely carve snakes for their homes unless maybe they are evil or something because snakes are synonymous with evil and darkness therefore I have never seen people carve snakes in their homes" Xi Ying looked at the snake carving carefully.

"Could this place be a place of worship for demons or maybe it was used for evil purposes maybe that's why Lao Min Na came to this place" thought Ming Yue Yin.

"Isn't it strange, that a sword that can kill demons is in a demon shrine?" Yang Xi Ying felt it was too ironic then he looked at the size of the snake more closely "Besides this carving... I don't know, I don't think this snake is described as evil, look down here, isn't this a lotus flower carving? Isn't it a lotus flower? isn't this a symbol of purity and peace therefore I don't think the person who carved this snake means to describe something ominous"

Lory was just silent she didn't say anything only her eyes fixed on the pillar.

"Hey what are you guys talking about?" Tao Bing Wen interrupted he wasn't sure what the Demon was talking about meant literally or figuratively but then he recalled they say Lory is fairy so could it be it means literally! instantly Tao Bing Wen's face turn pale and he froze.

Ming Yue Yin saw Tao Bing Wen's face then rolled her eyes who would have thought that the legendary figure like Tao Jing Xi would have offspring with such little guts.

"It's nothing!" MingYue Yin felt that there was no need to explain further besides soon or later Tao Bing Wen would figure it out himself.

Tao Bing Wen pursed her lips she could guess what Ming Yue Yin was thinking but couldn't say anything because her face clearly showed her fear, but suddenly she remembered something.

With a stiff voice Tao Bing Wen suddenly speak "Well... not everyone, my grandmother is from the Mao tribe, in her tribe people really worship snakes, according to their teachings snakes are considered sacred creatures that symbolize birth and immortality therefore in the Mao tribe they're not allowed to kill any snake even if they were threatened because it is considered blasphemy against a god to hurt a snake also a bad luck"

"Oh, I never heard of that..." Ming Yue Yin didn't expect that stupid kid to be quite knowledgeable.

Tao Bing Wen was embarrassed to hear Ming Yue Yin's praise but pretended to be cool and then continued nonchalantly "That's normal because the Mao tribe is almost extinct maybe less than a hundred people nowadays, my grandmother said the Miao tribe is an ancient tribe that has existed since the beginning of time but for one reason or another they are slowly disappearing with time, my grandmother may be the last person who is still pure blood in her tribes"

[Oh, I've never heard of a belief like this in this world in contrast in our world snakes are always synonymous with deception and Demons, this is quite interesting] There was a deep interest engraved in Girsha's voice.

Lory's eyebrows gradually furrow all of a sudden her whole body becomes tense she immediately looks to her side not long after she heard something slithering on the ground.

[Lory, something is coming and it's a lot?] Girsha perched on Lory's shoulder while looking in the same direction as Lory.

[I know...] Lory replied calmly then swiftly summon out her bow.

Ming Yue Yin and Yang Xi Ying also heard a suspicious sound slowly approaching soon they became alert then the voice came from all directions even from the top of the pillar as if to surround them, subconsciously their backs were pressed against each other and at the same time, their eyes warily swept the area around them.

"There are a lot of them" Ming Yue Yin's expression becomes tense.

Lory raised her hand and swiftly a barrier surrounded them, "Xi Ying, stay inside" Lory didn't forget to remind her.

"C...can I stay inside too?" Tao Bing Wen's voice wavered, after fighting for a few days he felt exhausted, and maybe because he felt safe with Ming Yue Yin and Lory his lazy and cowardly nature returned.

Lory glanced at Tao Bing Wen then the corners of her lips curled up, "Aren't you tired of hiding and letting others fight for you?"

Tao Bing Wen's face was hot with humiliation and disappointment to himself, Lory's words were like sharp blades tearing the inside of him causing him to see all his weaknesses.

"You have endured this long, you even protected Xi Ying while ignoring your own safety, you have come this far do you want to go back to who you are before?" Lory's calm question makes Tao Bing Wen hold his breath.

"You are stronger than you think, did you forget you have saved my life?!" Yang Xi Ying reassured him with a soft smile.

Tao Bing Wen blushed he didn't think his actions were extraordinary he was just doing what any normal man would do after all he didn't want to be alone in a forest full of monsters not to mention he couldn't bear to leave the pregnant Yang Xi Ying alone.

"Everyone,<strong> IT'S COMING!</strong>" Ming Yue Yin shout in peremptory tone.