I walk sideways in the game world

Chapter 187: Jedi counterattack, dawn appears

A cold light flashed by, and Ren Xiaoyao was quick-eyed and quick-handed. He pulled Xia Lin back quickly and barely avoided the attack of the hidden arrow.

"Brother Xiaoyao, what on earth is going on?" Xia Lin was still in shock. Looking at the arrow deeply embedded in the wall, she felt a pang of fear in her heart.

Ren Xiaoyao didn't answer. He carefully observed his surroundings, confirming there were no other traps. Then he squatted down and carefully examined the arrow. The arrow was made of fine steel, and the tip was engraved with strange runes. It emitted a faint cold light, and it was obviously coated with a deadly poison.

"This is a poisonous arrow specifically designed to target cultivators," Ren Xiaoyao said in a deep voice, his brows furrowed. "It seems we've been tricked."

Xia Lin suddenly realized. Yes, the place where they were being held was heavily guarded, making it impossible for ordinary people to get close, let alone set up such a sophisticated mechanism in the cell. If someone hadn't deliberately set it up, how could they have encountered such danger?

"Who wants to kill us?" Xia Lin gritted her teeth, the sinister and vicious eyes of the red-robed messenger appearing in her mind. "Could it be..."

"It's most likely him," Ren Xiaoyao took over the conversation, a cold glint in his eyes, "It seems we still underestimated his ruthlessness."

Imprisoned here, their only contact with the outside world was with the Red Robe Envoy. This man was extremely cunning and ruthless, and would do anything to achieve his goals. Now that they were imprisoned, they were undoubtedly the greatest threat to him, and he naturally had to kill them to prevent any future trouble.

Thinking of this, Ren Xiaoyao couldn't help but feel a surge of anger. He had originally wanted to repay evil with kindness and resolve the feud between the two countries, but he hadn't expected the other party to be so despicable and shameless as to secretly kill him!

"Brother Xiaoyao, what should we do now?" Xia Lin looked at Ren Xiaoyao, her eyes full of worry.

Ren Xiaoyao was silent for a moment, his eyes sweeping across every corner of the cell, finally landing on an inconspicuous scratch on the wall. He walked over and gently stroked the scratch with his hand, looking thoughtful.

"Xia Lin, do you remember that you carved marks on the wall when we were first imprisoned?" Ren Xiaoyao suddenly asked.

Xia Lin was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized what was going on. She quickly ran to the other side of the wall and examined it carefully. Soon, she also found some subtle marks. Although these marks were very shallow, they were not intentional, but more like the marks left by something rubbing against them.

The two exchanged glances, each with their own guesses. Ren Xiaoyao called Xia Lin over and whispered a few words to her. After listening, Xia Lin's face lit up with understanding.

Charlene pulled out a delicate silver whistle from her bosom. She had received it from a palace maid, and it was said to carry messages. She placed it to her lips and blew gently. Though faint, the sound carried a strange rhythm that was remarkably clear in the silent cell.

"I hope he can receive it..." Xia Lin put down the silver whistle and prayed softly, her eyes full of anticipation.

In the distance, in a corner of the palace, a young man in guard uniform seemed to sense something. He jerked his head up, a gleam in his eyes. A clear whistle echoed through the empty palace, reaching the young man's ears. His name was Ah Hu, Xia Lin's childhood playmate and one of the few people who truly cared about her.

Hearing this special code, understood only by them, Ah Hu's heart tightened. He knew that Xia Lin must be in danger. He looked around calmly, and after making sure no one was paying attention, he slipped into a secluded corridor nearby.

"Princess Xia Lin is in danger now. I must find out the truth as soon as possible!" Ah Hu clenched his fists, his eyes gleaming with determination. He knew that if he wanted to rescue Princess Xia Lin, he had to find evidence that the Red Robe Messenger had framed them.

With his familiarity with the palace and his keen observation skills acquired over the years as a guard, Ah Hu began to secretly investigate the whereabouts of the Red Robe Messenger. He noticed that since Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin were imprisoned, the Red Robe Messenger had frequently entered and exited the palace, and each time he did so, he looked hurried and suspicious.

"There must be something wrong when things are abnormal!" Ah Hu became more certain in his heart that the red-robed messenger must be plotting something.

He quietly followed the red-robed messenger and finally found a clue outside a remote palace. Through the crack in the window, he saw the red-robed messenger talking to a man in black, who was holding the same poison arrow that had been shot at Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin!

Ah Hu held his breath and listened carefully to their conversation.

"How is the matter going?" the red-robed messenger asked in a low voice.

"Reporting to the lord, I have shot those two guys to death. They died of poisoning." The man in black answered respectfully.

"Excellent! Well done!" The red-robed envoy showed a sinister smile on his face. "As long as we get rid of them, the Golden Lion King will believe my words. Then, the entire Golden Lion Kingdom will fall under my control!"

Hearing this, Ah Hu's heart was in turmoil. He finally understood that all this was a trap set by the red-robed envoy. The purpose was to frame Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin, and then control the Golden Lion Kingdom!

"I must not let him succeed!" Ah Hu clenched his fists, turned around and disappeared into the night. He wanted to pass this news to the Golden Lion King as soon as possible!

Meanwhile, in the dark and damp dungeon, Ren Xiaoyao displayed astonishing strength. He channeled his inner Qi to its full potential, slamming his palms down on the ground. The hard stone slabs instantly shattered, and the ground shook.

"This..." The guards were stunned. They had never seen such powerful force and were full of awe for Ren Xiaoyao.

"This sir must be a distinguished guest from our Golden Lion Kingdom. I will report to the king right away!" One of the guards said bravely, and then hurriedly left the dungeon.

The news quickly reached the Golden Lion King, who frowned, lost in thought... Within the magnificent hall, the Golden Lion King paced anxiously. The guards' reports of the unsettled dungeon and Ah Hu's news intertwined in his mind, shaking his previously firm convictions. The red-robed messenger's vivid description, the silence of Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin, and the supposedly fatal poison arrow... all these signs forced him to re-evaluate this complex incident.

"Father, do you really believe what the red-robed messenger said? I don't think Brother Xiaoyao and Sister Xia Lin are that kind of people." The jewel in the crown of the Golden Lion King, the princess who loved Xia Lin the most, was looking at her father worriedly at this moment, trying to defend her friend.

General Black Tiger, who had been standing by in silence, couldn't help but speak up. "Your Majesty, I also find this matter suspicious. The Red Robe Envoy is known for his cunning schemes, and his words may not be trustworthy. Moreover, if Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin truly wanted to harm the Golden Lion Nation, given their strength, they wouldn't have had to wait until now."

The Golden Lion King sighed deeply. He understood this truth perfectly. But if it wasn't Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin, who was it that wanted to harm them? And why would they do this?

"Go, call the red-robed messenger to me!" The Golden Lion King turned around suddenly, with a sharp look in his eyes.

The red-robed messenger traveled at a rapid pace, feeling uneasy. He had originally thought that his plan was perfect and that Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin would surely die, but he had not expected that things would take a turn for the worse.

"Are they not dead? No, that's impossible! I know the power of that poison arrow very well..." The red-robed messenger tried to calm himself down. He had to find a way to stabilize the Golden Lion King and never let him discover the truth.

When he stepped into the hall and saw the gloomy face of the Golden Lion King and the suspicious eyes of the princess and General Black Tiger, a chill ran from the soles of his feet to his heart.

"My king, are you looking for me?" The red-robed messenger pretended to be calm and bowed.

"Red Robe Messenger," the Golden Lion King said in a cold tone, "Are you sure everything you said before is true?"

The red-robed envoy was startled, but quickly regained his composure. He feigned surprise and said, "Your Majesty, what do you mean? Do you doubt my words?"

The Golden Lion King remained silent, merely staring intently at him, his gaze as sharp as a torch, as if he could see through him. Beads of sweat dripped down the red-robed messenger's forehead. He avoided the Golden Lion King's gaze and feigned composure, explaining himself. However, the increasingly tense atmosphere within the hall suffocated him. He realized that things were developing in a direction beyond his control...

Meanwhile, Ren Xiaoyao, who was in the dungeon, slowly opened his eyes. He formed seals with his hands, and a powerful internal force surged from his body, instantly filling the entire cell.

With a slight tremor, the shackles binding him snapped, and even several clear cracks appeared on the stone wall of the cell... This scene was witnessed by the official who came to inspect. He opened his eyes wide in horror, turned around and stumbled out, shouting, "My King! This is bad! Dungeon... Dungeon..."