Traveling to the future, the story with the orc king

Chapter 116

Qin Jinghuai frowned, pondering: The invaders' poison is so potent, how should we counter it? Qin Yaling's description of the invaders' strange appearance puzzled him. Furthermore, who were the bandits in the border town? Where did they get a poison similar to the invaders'? These questions lingered in Qin Jinghuai's mind, leaving him lost in thought.

Suddenly, Qin Jinghuai realized something crucial. He raised his head, looked at Siqi sharply, and asked sternly, "Siqi, who are these bandits outside the border town? Why do they possess a poison similar to the invaders'?" This question was crucial; solving it might lead to clues and methods to combat the invaders.

Lu Siqi also realized this problem. He looked up at Qin Jinghuai and said, "Your Highness, I will go and get some information. Does anyone know who the robbers roaming around the border town are?"

Qin Jinghuai nodded and said, "Go ahead, be careful."

Lu Sixi stood up to find out the news. After thinking carefully, Qin Jinghuai also stood up and left the room.

Meanwhile, Lin Cheng and his men were frantically procuring supplies. Suddenly, a piece of news alerted him: a notorious and vicious bandit gang was roaming between the Orc border town and the human Yuecheng. These bandits, renowned for their brutality, were feared by the people. In just one month, they had already disrupted normal trade between the human Yuecheng and the Orc border town.

Lin Cheng immediately realized the seriousness of the situation and quickly dispatched personnel to investigate the specifics of this bandit group. He wanted to know: where did these bandits frequent? How large was their force? How long would it take to encounter them after setting out from the border town? This information was crucial for Lin Cheng; only by understanding the enemy could he formulate an effective countermeasure.

"Lin Feng, can you go and find out the details?" Lin Cheng said with a frown.

"Yes, General!" Lin Feng replied seriously, turned around and left quickly to find out the news.

After gathering information, Lin Feng revealed a look of deep worry. He reported to Lin Cheng, "General, those bandits seem to frequent the windy and sandy areas between Border Town and Yuecheng, waiting for passing caravans or travelers. We'll encounter them about seven or eight days after setting out from Border Town. They number between one hundred and one hundred and fifty, well-armed and well-trained. The most important thing is that engaging in combat with them will infect you with a powerful poison. This poison is colorless and odorless, and once you come into contact with it, using your spiritual energy will trigger its effects, causing your spiritual energy to drain rapidly and become irrecoverable."

Lin Cheng's expression darkened after hearing this. If they were to rush back to Yuecheng, they would definitely run into this group of bandits.

"General, what should we do next? This is the only way back." Lin Feng asked after reporting to Lin Cheng.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Cheng said, "Lin Feng, contact Yuecheng and inform them of our situation. Ask them to pick us up from behind where the bandit group is."

Lin Feng took his orders and left, leaving Lin Cheng alone to ponder. He pondered how to safely navigate the sandstorm zone and whether he could avoid the bandits. His thoughts surged like a tide. After a moment, he suddenly realized that he had to report this matter to the Third Prince, Qin Jinghuai.

Lin Cheng walked quickly toward Qin Jinghuai's room, his mood growing increasingly heavy. When he reached Qin Jinghuai's door, he happened to run into him as he was about to leave. Qin Jinghuai looked at Lin Cheng, who looked solemn, and asked curiously, "General Lin, what's the matter with you?" His tone revealed a hint of confusion and concern.

"Your Highness, a group of powerful and cruel bandits will soon appear in the sandstorm area between Biancheng and Yuecheng..." Lin Cheng said.

Qin Jinghuai interrupted Lin Cheng and said, "General Lin, I already know about this matter. General Lin, is there any way to safely pass through the windy and sandy area?"

"I haven't come up with a foolproof plan yet," Lin Cheng answered truthfully, "but I've already sent Lin Feng to contact Yuecheng and ask them to provide support from the rear."

Qin Jinghuai nodded slightly in agreement. "However, we can't just sit there and wait for death. How about this, General Lin? You select some smart and capable soldiers to form a vanguard team to explore the situation first. At the same time, have everyone take protective measures and try to avoid direct confrontation with the bandits."

"Yes, Your Highness!" Lin Cheng accepted the order.

"General Lin, I'm going to pay a visit to Master Lin now. Would you like to go together?" Qin Jinghuai said to Lin Cheng.

Lin Cheng thought for a while, then replied, "Yes, Your Highness." Then he followed Qin Jinghuai to Lin Yaochen's room.

The group came to Lin Yaochen's door. Lin Cheng walked up and knocked gently on the door, then asked softly, "Fifth Uncle, are you there? The Third Prince is here." His voice was gentle and respectful, revealing his respect and reverence for Lin Yaochen.

Not long after, the door slowly opened from the inside. Fu An stood at the door, slightly bent, a polite smile on his face. He said softly to the Third Prince, "Third Prince, please come in."

The Third Prince, Qin Jinghuai, nodded slightly, his eyes filled with confidence and majesty. He took steady steps and walked into the room. Lu Sixi and the others followed closely behind him. When they reached the room, Qin Jinghuai stopped, bowed slightly, and said to the people inside with a respectful tone, "Master Lin, I'm sorry to bother you."

Lin Yaochen was sitting upright on the armchair with his eyes closed, resting. When he heard the voice, he raised his head slightly, his eyes fell on the third prince Qin Jinghuai, with a smile on his lips, he nodded gently, and then he closed his eyes again.

"Third Prince, there's no need to be so polite. Please take a seat!"

Qin Jinghuai walked forward a few steps, came to a chair beside him, and sat down slowly.

At this time, Lin Cheng also walked over to Lin Yaochen and called softly, "Fifth Uncle."

Lin Yaochen opened his eyes, glanced at Lin Cheng, nodded, and replied, "Yes." Then, he turned to look at Qin Jinghuai and asked in a calm tone, "Your Highness, what is the matter with you today?"

Qin Jinghuai whispered to Lin Yaochen the news he had just heard in Border Town, "Master Lin, a very cruel bandit group has recently appeared between Border Town and Yuecheng. They use a poison that, if poisoned, will cause the normal functioning of spiritual energy, or even the complete loss of spiritual energy... Master Lin, have you heard of this poison? Is there an antidote?"

After saying these words, Qin Jinghuai looked at Lin Yaochen with anticipation.

After hearing this, Lin Yaochen's heart moved. He suddenly remembered the message he had just received from Lin Ziyu. It clearly stated that the Five Elements Alchemy Furnace can be used to refine the Five Elements Elixir.

He replied, "Your Highness, you may have heard of this poison. It was brought here by foreign invaders. I've only heard of this poison matching your description. As for the antidote, I do have the ability to refine it, but the key question is whether we can buy enough herbs."

Qin Jinghuai frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he carefully took out a bottle of pills from his arms and gently handed it to Lin Yaochen. At the same time, with a hint of expectation and doubt, he asked: "Master Lin, do you think this bottle of pills is the antidote to the invader's poison?"

Lin Yaochen took the pill bottle and examined it carefully, wondering, "Isn't this the antidote that Xiao Ziyu made?" A subtle smile crossed his face, and he replied firmly, "Yes, this is the antidote. However, it can only remove the poison from the victim, not restore their spiritual energy."

Qin Jinghuai's eyes flashed with joy, and then he asked expectantly: "Master Lin, do you know what kind of elixir can restore spiritual energy?"

Lin Yaochen lowered his head in thought for a moment, then said seriously, "Your Highness, according to the records in the book, the invaders' poison will cause loss of spiritual energy. The antidote is the Five Star Grass. The antidote only removes the poison; it is not easy to fully restore spiritual energy. There are two ways to restore spiritual energy. One is to take the Five Elements Elixir, which is not easy to refine. The other is to start practicing again. As for the time, it is difficult to determine. It may take three months at the fastest, or several years at the slowest."

Qin Jinghuai was shocked after hearing this, remembering the recovery pill that Prince Long had given him. Could it be that someone among the Orcs had already mastered the method of refining the Five Elements Elixir? This thought flashed through his mind, shocking him.