Intense Confrontation and Peril Everywhere

Li Yi and the mysterious person were at a standoff, with their swords drawn. Although the mysterious person had been subdued, he still glared at Li Yi viciously. Lin Yue forced herself to stand up and looked at the scene in front of her, feeling extremely anxious. She knew very well that if they couldn't get more information from the mysterious person, the danger they faced would linger like a shadow.

"Your Highness, don't be impulsive."

Lin Yue softly dissuaded, her voice a bit hoarse due to weakness. Li Yi turned his head to look at Lin Yue, his eyes full of concern and worry. He nodded slightly, put away his sword, but his gaze still remained fixed on the mysterious person.

Lin Yue slowly walked up to the mysterious person, squatted down, and her gaze was gentle yet firm.

"We know you were also being used. As long as you tell the truth, we can guarantee your safety."

When the mysterious person heard this, a trace of hesitation flashed in his eyes, but it quickly turned back to indifference.

"Hmph, do you think I'll believe that? You have no idea what they're capable of. If I talk, my family will all die."

The mysterious person gritted his teeth and said.

Li Yi frowned and took a step forward.

"Don't worry. As long as you're willing to cooperate, I, as the prince, give you my word that I will protect your family."

When the mysterious person heard Li Yi's words, a trace of struggle flashed in his eyes.

Just then, a commotion suddenly came from outside the cave. A guard rushed in hurriedly, looking panicked.

"Your Highness, it's not good. There's another group of people dressed in black outside. There are a lot of them, and it seems they're here for us."

Li Yi and Lin Yue exchanged a glance, and their eyes were filled with gravity.

"Miss Lin, you hide first. I'll deal with them."

Li Yi turned to Lin Yue and said, his eyes full of determination. Lin Yue shook her head.

"Your Highness, I want to face this with you."

Li Yi was about to persuade her, but was stopped by Lin Yue's determined gaze.

Li Yi had no choice but to assign several guards to stay by Lin Yue's side and then led the others out of the cave. Outside the cave, a group of people dressed in black were holding sharp blades and had surrounded the cave. The leader of the black-clothed men was tall and had a ferocious scar on his face. He sneered at Li Yi.

"Li Yi, today is your death day."

Li Yi snorted coldly.

"Just you lot? You think you can kill me?"

After saying that, he brandished his sword and charged towards the black-clothed men first. The two sides immediately engaged in a fierce battle, and the sounds of shouting and killing shook the sky. Inside the cave, Lin Yue listened to the sounds of the fight outside, feeling extremely anxious. Ignoring the guards' obstruction,she walked out of the cave, wanting to help Li Yi.

Lin Yue saw Li Yi bravely fighting the enemies in the crowd. He was already injured in several places, but he still resisted tenaciously. Lin Yue suddenly thought of the herbs she had with her. Maybe she could use the herbs to create some smoke to interfere with the black-clothed men's vision. She quickly took out the herbs from her bag, prepared a special potion according to her medical knowledge, and then sprinkled the potion on the ground.

Instantly, a thick cloud of smoke filled the air, greatly interfering with the black-clothed men's vision. Li Yi took the opportunity to launch an attack and repelled the surrounding black-clothed men. However, there were too many black-clothed men, and they soon surrounded them again. Just when Li Yi and the guards were almost unable to hold on, suddenly, the sound of horse hooves came from a distance.

Everyone turned to look and saw a group of people dressed in strange clothes riding fast horses approaching. At the head was a young woman. She had a beautiful face, but there was a heroic look in her eyes. When the woman saw the fight in front of the cave, she immediately gave the order.

"Everyone, go! Help them."

This group of people quickly joined the battle. Their martial arts moves were peculiar, and the black-clothed men gradually began to struggle to resist.

With the combined attack of everyone, the black-clothed men were finally repelled. Li Yi looked at the woman in front of him, full of gratitude in his heart.

"Thank you, miss, for your help. May I ask who you are?"

The woman smiled slightly.

"My name is Su Yao. I'm a hunter living near this snow mountain. I happened to pass by here and saw that you were in trouble, so I stepped in to help."

Lin Yue stepped forward and thanked Su Yao.

"Miss Su, we really owe you one today. Otherwise, we might not have been able to get away."

Su Yao looked at Lin Yue, her eyes full of curiosity.

"This miss, you don't seem to be from around here. Why did you come to this snow mountain?"

Li Yi and Lin Yue exchanged a glance and briefly told Su Yao what had happened.

After hearing this, Su Yao said in surprise.

"I see. I didn't expect you to have such an experience. I've heard of this Millennium Snow Ginseng. It's said to grow in a hidden valley at the peak of the snow mountain. It's extremely dangerous there, and few people can reach it."

When Li Yi and Lin Yue heard Su Yao's words, a glimmer of hope ignited in their hearts.

"Miss Su, I wonder if you could take us to that valley?" Li Yi asked. Su Yao hesitated for a moment and said.

"That valley is very dangerous. I've only been there once, and there are still many unknown dangers along the way. However, seeing how determined you are, I can take you there and give it a try."

Li Yi and Lin Yue quickly thanked her.

However, what they didn't know was that this journey to the peak of the snow mountain would face even more challenges and dangers. And that mysterious person, although temporarily subdued, the forces behind him would never let it go.