Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain
Chapter 572 - 571: Preparing for the Breakthrough

Chapter 572: Chapter 571: Preparing for the Breakthrough

When he heard these words, the shock in Lin Dong’s heart was indescribable.

Without thinking, he blurted out and couldn’t help but scold, "Are you sick?"

"How could I possibly do that... It’s more likely that I slept with you!"

"How can you still be thinking about that at this time?" Qingye Piaoxue rolled her eyes.

"So, don’t ever say that kind of stupid thing again." Lin Dong glared at her and then struggled to his feet.

"What are you doing?" Qingye Piaoxue asked.

"It’s a bit cold, I’m going to get a few more Jiaolong Oil Lamps to warm us up," Lin Dong replied.

He stood up and went over to the rock wall to get the oil lamps.

On this rock wall, there was one particularly large oil lamp. Lin Dong intended to use it for warmth.

However, just as he was about to take it, he found that the lamp was actually fixed to the wall.

He couldn’t lift it at all.

But it seemed movable.

"Huh? What’s this?" Lin Dong discovered in surprise that there was a groove next to the oil lamp, and it looked like the lamp could be moved into it.

Could there be a mechanism?

With this thought, Lin Dong felt an immense excitement.

Without delay, he quickly moved the oil lamp into the groove.

"Crack—" A sound rang out as the lamp settled into the groove, and the ground suddenly started to rumble.

Then, a compartment in the floor appeared.

The compartment quickly opened up, revealing a staircase leading downward.

Seeing this, Qingye Piaoxue was also filled with excitement. She ran over and exclaimed in surprise, "There’s actually another way!"

"Yes," Lin Dong was just as surprised.

Though they didn’t know if this path would lead directly outside, at least it gave them hope.

Both of them now stood in front of the secret compartment, looking down the stairs.

Neither knew where the staircase led, but at that moment, they had no choice but to step in.

It was better than dying here, trapped.

"Let’s go," Lin Dong stepped into the staircase first, heading downward.

Qingye Piaoxue didn’t hesitate and quickly followed.

They continued descending, having no idea how long they walked, when suddenly they heard the ’whoosh whoosh’ of flowing water.

"That’s great, there’s an underground river down here. We’ve got a water source now, we are saved!" Qingye Piaoxue said with a thrill of excitement.

Lin Dong was equally delighted, as the most troubling issue for them had been the lack of water and food.

Finding this underground river meant they could hold on for a while longer.

When they reached the river, they saw that the water was crystal clear, filled with many fish.

Besides, above the surface of the river, it was suffused with Spiritual Energy.

They jumped into the water, guzzling it in big gulps.

After drinking, both of them felt much better.

They also began catching fish from the river to eat.

They caught a few fish and roasted them on the shore.

Even without seasoning, they felt the fish tasted better than any gourmet cuisine.

After eating a few fish, both were incredibly satisfied.

"This fish is really the best thing I’ve ever eaten," Qingye Piaoxue commented.

Lin Dong nodded in agreement and stretched lazily, feeling content.

After resting a while, they continued to absorb Spiritual Energy by the river, recovering their Inner Qi.

A day passed like this, and Lin Dong felt completely recovered.

At the moment, if he could swallow a complete Thousand Year Snow Lotus, he was sure he could make a breakthrough.

Now, he cast his thoughts on the half of the Thousand Year Snow Lotus that Qingye Piaoxue possessed.

He looked over at Qingye Piaoxue.

Suddenly, Qingye Piaoxue plunged her hand deep into her bosom and then pulled out that half of the Thousand Year Snow Lotus.

"Here, take it."

Lin Dong was stunned; he had not expected Qingye Piaoxue to offer him the half of the Thousand Year Snow Lotus so readily.

"Even though the Thousand Year Snow Lotus is very important to me, I’ve decided to trust you. If you eat it, can you really make a breakthrough? After we get out, can you really beat that dragon?" Qingye Piaoxue asked seriously.

Lin Dong nodded solemnly, "Yes!"

"Alright then, take it."

Qingye Piaoxue didn’t hesitate any longer.

The Thousand Year Snow Lotus could extend her life by a few years if she took it.

But being trapped here, what was the point of living a few more years?

Moreover, after getting trapped here with Lin Dong, and especially after sharing her deepest secret with him, she felt a strange connection to him.

This feeling led her to trust Lin Dong, to willingly give up her half of the Thousand Year Snow Lotus.

After receiving the half of the Thousand Year Snow Lotus from her, Lin Dong also found a place to retreat and make his breakthrough.

This time, he was determined to reach the realm of ’Internal Qi Conversion Pill’.

Next to the underground river, a Small Stone House had been built, and Lin Dong planned to retreat there for his breakthrough.

Upon entering, he saw a Skeleton wearing a Monk’s clothes inside the stone house, long decomposed, seated in the lotus position, with no telling how long it had been since it passed away.

However, Lin Dong had no time to concern himself with these details at the moment. The most important thing for him now was to swallow the Thousand Year Snow Lotus and achieve his breakthrough.

He sat down cross-legged next to the monk’s skeleton.

Then, he divided the Thousand Year Snow Lotus into two parts and swallowed them into his stomach...