Chapter 113

In the darkness, I quickly calmed down. Panic solves nothing; I told myself I had to think clearly. Groping along the wall, I found strange patterns carved into the stone. By the dim light, I recognized this as an ancient formation: the Dragon Trapping Formation. Although ingenious, I had fortunately studied some formations while browsing ancient texts in the Wu Family Library Pavilion. I took a deep breath and, following the method in my memory, channeled the spiritual energy within me, directing it into the wall's engravings. As my spiritual energy poured in, the patterns gradually lit up, emitting a faint glow. A moment later, with a low rumble, the stone door slowly opened. Dazzling sunlight streamed in, and as I squinted against the glare, I finally saw the light of day again. Daring not to delay, I quickly left the secret chamber and retraced my steps. Back in my room, I immediately began sorting through the clues I had found in the secret chamber. Those ancient texts recorded many long-lost alchemy methods, and one book in particular, titled the Classic of Hundred Herbs, caught my attention. It described a spiritual herb called the Transforming Herb, which was said to be able to alter a person's physique and even conceal their true identity.