Starting from iron smelting

Chapter 106 Secret Passage

Lu Xiuyuan carefully put away the Youlong Ding, his heart filled with indescribable excitement. This ancient Ding seemed to contain endless wisdom and power. After operating it with his hands, it became handy. From then on, refining elixirs would no longer be an unattainable dream for him, but a reality within reach.

The two carefully searched the entire alchemy room, leaving no corner untouched. They carefully checked the various medicinal herbs placed next to the alchemy furnace. Although most of them had withered, there were still a few plants that were still alive. Lu Xiuyuan carefully put these herbs into his pocket. These were all precious materials for his future alchemy.

Just as they were about to leave the alchemy room, a faint light shone from the secret room of the alchemy room. The two looked at each other, their hearts full of curiosity. They walked to the secret room, only to see that the door of the secret room was closed, covered with traces of time. Lu Xiuyuan gently pushed open the door of the secret room, and a damp breath hit his face.

They walked into the secret room and saw a stone table in the middle of the room, on which was placed a yellowed ancient book. Lu Xiuyuan walked over and gently opened the ancient book, only to see some ancient alchemy secrets recorded in it. He was excited, as these secrets were undoubtedly priceless treasures to him.

However, what surprised them even more was that they found a hidden tunnel in the corner of the secret room. The cover of the tunnel was cleverly disguised as an ordinary stone slab, and it could not be found without careful observation. The two looked at each other, their eyes flashing with excitement. It seemed that this tunnel led to another place, and there should be more secrets in this secret place waiting for them to explore.

The two walked to the tunnel entrance and began to carefully observe the structure of the tunnel. The tunnel entrance was not big and could only accommodate one person. They carefully examined the cover of the tunnel and found some traces of mechanisms on the cover. Lu Xiuyuan, relying on his understanding of mechanisms, began to carefully pry open the cover.

After some effort, the cover of the tunnel was finally pried open. A cold breath came out of the tunnel, making people shudder. The two looked at each other, took a deep breath, and then went into the tunnel.

The tunnel was completely dark, and the two could only move forward with the faint light of the fire. There was an indescribable aura in the tunnel, as if some ancient power was secretly watching them. They walked carefully, fearing that they would disturb something that should not be disturbed.

Gradually, they found that the tunnel began to slope downward, as if leading to a bottomless place. Both of them were filled with tension and anticipation, not knowing what was waiting for them ahead.

At this moment, a low roar suddenly came from the tunnel. The two men's hearts tightened and they stopped immediately. They held their weapons tightly and looked around vigilantly. The roar became louder and louder, as if something was approaching them.

Wen Lingyue took a deep breath, gently formed seals with her hands, and mobilized the power of the moonlight in her body. She felt a cool power slowly rising from her body, gradually filling her whole body. As her mind moved, this power burst out instantly, filling the entire narrow space like silver moonlight.

In this space illuminated by the power of the moon, the originally blurry scene gradually became clear. The ripples of spiritual power spread far away, like ripples on the water, gently rippling. The two took this opportunity to carefully look at the entire secret passage.

The secret passage was long and narrow, winding like a giant dragon winding through the ground. The ground beneath their feet was wet, as if water was flowing. The air was filled with a damp smell, making people feel a little depressed.

In front of the secret passage, a dark object blocked the passage. The two men's hearts tightened and they approached it cautiously. As the distance shortened, they gradually saw the outline of the object.

It was a huge monster with a rat body, huge size, black belly and tiger tail, and looked very ferocious. Its body curled up and it was snoring, the sound was deafening. This was the legendary black-bellied tiger-tailed rat. The two looked at each other and saw surprise and nervousness in each other's eyes.

As the saying goes, "A cat weighs ten pounds, a mouse weighs ten thousand pounds." Although this monster did not weigh ten thousand pounds, it was almost the same. Its body was like a small mountain, blocking the secret passage and making it impossible for people to pass.

Lu Xiuyuan and Wen Lingyue stood at the entrance of the secret passage, their hearts full of vigilance. They knew that if they wanted to pass through this secret passage, they would have to face this powerful monster. However, they also knew that this monster was not something they could easily deal with.

The two began to discuss countermeasures in a low voice. They decided to test the strength of the monster first to see if they could find its weakness. So, Lu Xiuyuan carefully released a trace of spiritual power, trying to attract the attention of the monster.

However, the monster seemed uninterested in Lu Xiuyuan's probing. It just slightly opened its eyes, glanced at Lu Xiuyuan, and then continued to snore. This made the two men feel helpless. They knew that in order to deal with this monster, they had to take more radical measures.

At this moment, Wen Lingyue suddenly thought of a way. She mobilized the power of the moonlight in her body, formed seals with her hands, and began to cast a special spell. As she cast the spell, the power of the moonlight in the secret passage became more intense, as if forming a silver halo that enveloped her and Lu Xiuyuan.

Then, Wen Lingyue waved her hand fiercely, and a silver halo instantly rushed towards the monster. The monster was hit by the halo and let out a deafening roar. It suddenly opened its eyes, revealing a ferocious face, obviously enraged.

Wen Lingyue and Lu Xiuyuan stood side by side in the narrow tunnel, facing the huge black-bellied tiger-tailed rat in front of them. Its body occupied the entire passage, and its shiny black fur was mottled with traces of time. Its tiger-like tail made a dull sound when it swung, as if foreshadowing the coming storm.

The black-bellied tiger-tailed rat slowly opened its red eyes, looked at the two people in front of it, and snored in its throat, as if in protest. The air was filled with tension, and the narrow tunnel seemed to become more oppressive at this moment.

Wen Lingyue took a deep breath and mobilized the power of the moonlight in her body. She formed seals with her hands, and the silver moonlight danced on her fingertips, condensing into a sharp light. She aimed at the weakness of the black-bellied tiger-tailed rat and prepared to attack.

Lu Xiuyuan held the long sword tightly in his hand, the blade flashing with cold light. His eyes were firm and calm, looking for the right moment to give the enemy a fatal blow.

Suddenly, the black-bellied tiger-tailed rat let out a deafening roar and pounced on the two. Wen Lingyue quickly swung the light in her hand, colliding with the tiger-tailed rat's claws, making a harsh metal collision sound. Lu Xiuyuan took the opportunity to dodge to the side of the tiger-tailed rat and stabbed its waist with a sword.

The black-bellied tiger-tailed rat roared in pain, turned around and swung its tail, knocking Lu Xiuyuan out. Seeing this, Wen Lingyue immediately stepped forward to support Lu Xiuyuan, and both of them showed a trace of solemnity in their eyes.

They knew that the strength of this black-bellied tiger-tailed rat was far beyond their imagination, and they had to go all out to defeat it. So the two of them joined forces again and launched a more fierce attack.

Wen Lingyue's moonlight power poured out like a silver waterfall, covering the black-bellied tiger-tailed rat. Lu Xiuyuan swung his sword, and every swing of the sword was like a thunderbolt. Their attacks were as dense and fierce as a storm, making the black-bellied tiger-tailed rat overwhelmed.

Wen Lingyue's figure was elusive, like a fairy in the moonlight. She formed seals with both hands, and the power of the moonlight jumped at her fingertips, forming silver beams. She closed her eyes tightly, silently chanted the spell in her heart, and all the strength in her body gathered at her fingertips. Suddenly, she opened her eyes, and a trace of determination flashed in her eyes. The light beams from her fingertips shot towards the black-bellied tiger-tailed rat like an arrow from a bow.

The tiger-tailed rat seemed to sense this powerful energy. It roared and slightly turned its body to avoid the attack. The beam of light brushed its cheek, leaving a shallow scar. The tiger-tailed rat seemed to be enraged. It swung its tail violently and attacked Wen Lingyue.

Wen Lingyue was prepared. She dodged the attack easily. She took the opportunity to attack again. Her hands formed seals faster, and beams of light shot at the tiger-tailed rat like raindrops. Although the tiger-tailed rat dodged in time, it was still hit by several beams of light and roared in pain.

Lu Xiuyuan took a more direct approach. Wearing phoenix red gold armor and holding a fine steel sword, he engaged in a close combat with the tiger-tailed rat. He swung the sword, and each swing was as powerful as thunder. The sword collided with the fur of the tiger-tailed rat, making a metallic sound.

However, the fur of the tiger-tailed rat was as hard as iron, and the sword could only leave shallow scratches on it. Lu Xiuyuan was not discouraged, and he kept adjusting the angle and strength of his attack, trying to find the tiger-tailed rat's flaws.

During one of the battles, Lu Xiuyuan saw an opportunity. He swung his sword fiercely, and the tip of the sword went straight for the tiger-tailed rat's eyes. The tiger-tailed rat was surprised. It didn't expect Lu Xiuyuan to attack its eyes so decisively. It hurriedly retreated, but it was too late. Lu Xiuyuan's sword had already cut its eyelid, and blood flowed down the wound.

The tiger-tailed rat let out a shrill roar, as if it was enraged. It swung its tail violently and launched a fierce attack on Lu Xiuyuan. Lu Xiuyuan was well prepared, he quickly dodged and threw a grenade at the same time. The grenade exploded next to the tiger-tailed rat, and the powerful impact shook it back again and again.

The two's attacks were perfectly coordinated, one was good at long-range attacks, the other was good at close combat, and their tacit understanding made the black-bellied tiger-tailed rat overwhelmed. Although the tiger-tailed rat was huge and powerful, it gradually became unable to cope with the joint attack of the two.

Suddenly, Wen Lingyue discovered a fatal weakness of the tiger-tailed rat - there was a piece of exposed skin on its neck, without hair covering it. She immediately mobilized the power of the moonlight in her body and prepared to launch a final attack. Lu Xiuyuan also saw this opportunity, and he quickly approached the tiger-tailed rat, ready to stab the exposed skin with a sword.

Just as the two were about to attack, the tiger-tailed rat seemed to sense the danger. It suddenly raised its head, let out a deafening roar, and then swung its tail to launch a fierce attack on the two. Wen Lingyue and Lu Xiuyuan immediately dodged, but the tiger-tailed rat's attack was as continuous as a storm.

The two knew that they had to end this battle as soon as possible. So, they joined forces to attack again. Wen Lingyue used the power of the moon to restrain the tiger-tailed rat's movements, while Lu Xiuyuan took the opportunity to stab its neck with a sword. This time, they did not miss. The sword pierced the tiger-tailed rat's neck, blood gushed out, and the tiger-tailed rat's huge body fell down with a bang.

Lu Xiuyuan and Wen Lingyue fought side by side, the two cooperated seamlessly, like comrades who had been on the battlefield for a long time. They faced the black-bellied tiger-tailed rat. Although the monster was not very powerful, its skin was thick and its defense was amazing, which caused them a lot of trouble. Every time they attacked, whether it was Wen Lingyue's moonlight power or Lu Xiuyuan's sword, they could only leave shallow scars on its body, as if they could not break its defense at all.

During the thousands of years in the secret realm, the black-bellied tiger-tailed rat absorbed a lot of spiritual energy from heaven and earth, which allowed it to grow so large and its strength to continue to improve. Its huge body blocked the secret passage tightly. After the battle, the air was filled with a disgusting stench and bloody smell. The smell was suffocating, as if it was going to drown people. Lu Xiuyuan frowned, he couldn't stand the smell, took out a piece of dynamite from his pocket, and threw it out without hesitation.

With a deafening explosion, the stench and bloody smell were instantly blown away. The flesh and blood of the monster also dissipated in the explosion, leaving only a mess of the battlefield. The dust in the secret passage was blown everywhere, and the two people were also shaken to the point of being unstable.

The two smiled at each other. Although the battle was difficult, they were able to successfully defeat the monster, which was also a great achievement for this expedition. They knew that every experience would improve their abilities, and every victory would strengthen their confidence.

They gathered their thoughts and prepared to move on. The narrow secret passage was winding and seemed to have no end. As they walked along, the light of the moonstone flickered in the darkness, bringing them some comfort. The air in the secret passage was damp and cold, as if it could penetrate into people's bones, but they were not discouraged, but walked forward firmly.

Finally, they reached the end of the secret passage. The exit was right in front of them, and the two couldn't help but quicken their pace. However, when they walked out of the secret passage, they were surprised to find that the exit was actually the hall they had just entered. It turned out that there was a secret passage leading to the secret passage hidden in this hall, and the exit was hidden behind the stone statue in the hall.