Escaping from the Dilemma and a New Conspiracy

After resting in the cave for a while, Lin Yue, Li Yi, and Su Yao decided to take advantage of the gap when the black-clothed men were searching and escape from this dangerous valley. Li Yi carefully poked his head out to observe the situation outside. After confirming that the black-clothed men had gone far away, he signaled to Lin Yue and Su Yao. They tiptoed out of the cave and walked cautiously along the edge of the valley.

A thin layer of fog filled the valley, and the road under their feet was rugged and difficult to walk on. One could easily slip if not careful. Lin Yue's body was still weak, and every step she took seemed to be a great effort. Seeing this, Li Yi didn't hesitate to carry Lin Yue on his back and walked steadily forward. Su Yao led the way in front, vigilantly observing the surroundings in case of any sudden danger.

"Miss Su, you've worked hard." Lin Yue lay on Li Yi's back and said softly.

Su Yao turned back and smiled slightly,

"Miss Lin, don't say that. We're in this together."

Just as they were about to walk out of the valley, a cold laugh suddenly came,

"Want to run? It's not that easy!"

The group of black-clothed men who had appeared before showed up again and surrounded them. The leader of the black-clothed men had cold eyes, and the long sword in his hand glinted with a cold light.

"Hand over the Millennium Snow Ginseng, or none of you will leave here alive."

Li Yi gently put Lin Yue down, stood in front of her, and drew out his sword.

"Don't even think about it! You villains, today is your doom."

After saying that, he charged towards the black-clothed men first. Su Yao also quickly nocked an arrow and drew the bow, engaging in a fierce battle with the black-clothed men.

Lin Yue hid behind a huge rock, feeling extremely anxious. She watched Li Yi and Su Yao fighting desperately in the crowd. They were all wounded to varying degrees, and she was secretly worried. Suddenly, she noticed an ice cave not far away, and there seemed to be a strange light flashing inside. She had an idea. Maybe there was something in there that could help them.

Taking advantage of the black-clothed men not paying attention, Lin Yue quietly approached the ice cave. She carefully climbed into the ice cave. A cold air filled the cave, and the walls were covered with a thick layer of ice. In the depths of the ice cave, she found a crystal emitting a blue light. A mysterious power emanated from around the crystal. Lin Yue instinctively reached out to touch the crystal. Suddenly, a powerful force rushed into her body, and she felt that her physical strength and spirit had been greatly restored.

Lin Yue came out of the ice cave with the crystal and shouted loudly,

"Your Highness, Miss Su, catch it!"

She threw the crystal towards Li Yi, and Li Yi reached out to catch it. The moment he touched the crystal, the power of the crystal spread throughout his body. He felt a surge of strength, and his swordsmanship became even more formidable. Su Yao also felt the power of the crystal. The arrows she shot were more powerful, and the black-clothed men gradually couldn't resist.

With the blessing of the crystal's power, Li Yi and Su Yao finally repelled the black-clothed men. They didn't dare to stay and continued on their way. However, what they didn't know was that this crystal had attracted the attention of another mysterious force.

On the other side of the snow mountain, an old man dressed in a black robe stood on the top of the mountain, looking in the direction where they had left. A trace of greed flashed in his eyes.

"I didn't expect that the legendary Spirit Crystal has actually appeared in the world. I must not let it fall into the hands of others."

The old man waved his hand, and a group of people also dressed in black robes behind him quickly disappeared into the forest and chased in the direction of Li Yi and the others.

Lin Yue, Li Yi, and Su Yao finally got rid of the black-clothed men with great difficulty and continued walking down the snow mountain. Along the way, they found that the surrounding environment was getting more and more unfamiliar, and it seemed that they were lost. Su Yao frowned and carefully observed the surrounding terrain.

"Strange. I've been here before, but now it feels completely different."

Li Yi looked at the tired Lin Yue, his heart full of distress.

"Miss Lin, hold on a little longer. We will definitely find a way out."

Lin Yue nodded slightly. She leaned against Li Yi and forced herself to stay strong.

Just when they felt desperate, a young hunter suddenly appeared. The hunter looked surprised when he saw them.

"Who are you? How did you end up in this snow mountain?"

Li Yi quickly stepped forward and explained the situation to the hunter. After hearing it, the hunter said,

"I see. I know a small path that can lead you out of here. However, this path is also very dangerous, with many fierce beasts."

Li Yi and Su Yao exchanged a glance and said without hesitation,

"As long as we can get out of here, we're not afraid of any danger."

So, the hunter led them onto this unknown path.