The Princess of the Substitute Bride Strikes Back

After saying goodbye to everyone, Baili Qingkong brought Fu Yunxi and six others to the foot of a mountain.

Baili Qingkong skillfully moved a few stones, and an amazing scene appeared. The towering mountains in front of them instantly opened up a path. This fantastic sight left everyone dumbfounded.

Fu Yunxi was full of curiosity and couldn't help asking, "Uncle, do all the people in Southern Xinjiang know how to set up formations?" Fu Yunxi was the Saint of Southern Xinjiang, but she only had the memories of these two lives, and she knew almost nothing about Southern Xinjiang's past.

Baili Qingkong smiled and explained, "Not everyone in Southern Border knows how to set up formations. Only a few families are familiar with it. The Saint taught this technique to a few families guarding Southern Border in order to protect the territory. But in fact, only people with outstanding comprehension can comprehend the mysteries of the strange formation."

"In our Baili family, there are no more than four people who can master advanced formations. Of course, I am one of them. Xier, when you come back, I will teach you everything I have learned! Your grandfather is right. Xier is so smart that she will definitely learn it right away."

In their words, the Baili family was full of pride and expectations for Fu Yunxi.

Fu Yunxi happily responded, "Okay, then it's settled. I must learn how to set up a battle formation in the future! Uncle, I'll just drop you off here today! You can go back soon."

Fu Yunxi waved goodbye to Baili Qingkong. She had already memorized the key to the formation, thinking that it would be much more convenient when she returned next time.

In fact, Baili Qingkong once proposed to lead some people to accompany Fu Yunxi to the mangroves, but was decisively rejected by Fu Yunxi.

After all, the Baili family and several large families in Zuojiang have never advocated the use of force, and their combat effectiveness is far behind that of the Sikong family.

The Baili family had finally had the opportunity to recuperate, and she really didn't want to add any more burden to them.

Moreover, she firmly believed that with their abilities, taking over the mangroves should be a sure thing.

On the other side, Mu Yibai and his companions rode at full speed. Since they chose to take a shortcut this time and did not need to take care of Mu Aiguo and Mu Yitian, they successfully arrived at the foot of the mangrove forest that night.

A dark and windy night is a good time for secret operations.

Mu Yibai found a secluded and quiet cave at the foot of the mountain. He quickly cleared the weeds in the cave, making a relatively clean place for Fu Yunxi.

Fu Yunxi said: "Let's take the medicine first to prevent being attacked by poisonous insects. We should also carry the medicine bag with us." After that, she distributed the medicine that her uncle told everyone to use. This medicine can resist most poisonous insects and poisons.

Chen Jianzhong took the pill and swallowed it without hesitation, then took the initiative to suggest: "Thank you, Master's wife. Why don't Huo San and I go and find out the situation first to see how many people are there, and then we can make specific arrangements for action."

Everyone nodded, thinking that this plan was feasible, so Chen Jianzhong and Huo San took advantage of the night and quietly approached the mangrove forest to find out what was going on.

The others who stayed in the cave were making final preparations in their spare time, waiting for them to bring back the news before taking action.

"Master, let us go! Maybe we can find some information left by Mu San and the others."

Mu Da looked determined and volunteered to fight. They, the secret guards, had a unique set of communication signals. If Mu San and others were unfortunately captured, they would try their best to leave marks if conditions permitted, unless they were completely forced to do so or were not here at all.

Fu Yunxi nodded slightly, with a resolute look in her eyes, and said, "Mu Da, you and Mu Er go check if there are any special signs around."

"Jianzhong, follow Huo San to the cave entrance to see if you can break the formation. We will stay here to prepare the drug. Remember to put safety first. If you notice anything unusual, return immediately."

Her arrangements were well-organized. Her uncle and grandfather repeatedly emphasized that the mangrove forest was not as simple as it seemed. Sikong Xingyao cultivated countless poisonous insects here, and even Sikong Boyu grew up in the mangrove forest when he was a child. However, he never set foot here again, and it was unknown whether it was because of psychological trauma or physical discomfort.

In short, facing this mysterious mangrove forest, everyone must remain extremely vigilant. Fu Yunxi already has a plan in mind. She is preparing some powerful smoke and antidote just in case.

In addition, she stored a large amount of igniter in her special space, so that if the critical moment came, she could find a way out for everyone.

"Okay, Master and Madam, you should be careful too." Chen Jianzhong responded solemnly.

"Let's set off immediately." As the words fell, everyone quickly acted according to the arrangement.

Fu Yunxi looked at the backs of Chen Jianzhong and others as they walked away, without any worries in her heart. She did not ask Jianzhong why he was no longer opposed to acting with Huo San this time. In her opinion, young people always have to go through the process of growing up, and as elders, they should give him more independence and space for growth.

After Chen Jianzhong and his companions left, Mu Yibai frowned and said solemnly, "There is something weird about this mangrove forest." He narrowed his eyes and stared at the weeds and wild flowers at the entrance of the cave, as if trying to find some clues from them.

Fu Yunxi nodded gently and responded, "Yes! The flowers and trees in the mangroves are completely different from what we have seen along the way. At the foot of the mountain, weeds are overgrown, trees are withered, and even wild flowers seem to be wilting. But the flowers on the mountain are blooming extremely beautifully, as if they are two completely different worlds."

Just now, she carefully observed the surrounding environment under the moonlight. At first, she thought it was her illusion, but she didn't expect Yi Bai to also keenly notice this abnormality. It seems that her judgment was not wrong.

Mu Yibai seemed to be thinking about something. While helping Fu Yunxi prepare the medicine, he analyzed, "If what my uncle said is true, the insects raised in the cave are all poisonous insects, then the flowers, plants and trees around them may be affected by the insects. But the strange thing is that there are flowers everywhere on the mountain, but there is no nutrients at the foot of the mountain. This is really weird."

Fu Yunxi looked determined and said in a resolute voice: "If an enemy comes, we will fight him with our troops; if a flood comes, we will block it with earth. A mere mangrove forest will never stop us."

She had a vague guess in her heart, but she couldn't be sure at the moment. The truth would only be revealed after entering the cave.

Time passed quietly in the tense atmosphere. In less than an incense stick of time, Chen Jianzhong came back in a hurry, his face filled with excitement, and reported loudly: "Master and Madam, we are back. Huo San said that he can break the formation at the entrance of the cave!"

"There is indeed a formation at the entrance of the cave. There is no one guarding outside, so we cannot know the situation inside for the time being. We will not act rashly without discussing it with you."

Chen Jianzhong immediately added, his eyes full of anticipation, waiting for further instructions from Fu Yunxi and Mu Yibai.