Chapter 15 - Chapter 15 The Mysterious Ancient Mansion

Jack clenched the jade pendant and stared in the direction where the woman in white had disappeared, standing there for a long time. As the night deepened and the cold wind howled, he knew he couldn't stay here for long. The Blood Fiend Sect could return at any moment.​Back at the city lord's mansion, Jack told the city lord everything that had happened. The city lord's expression turned grave. After a long moment of contemplation, he said, "There is indeed a long - abandoned ancient mansion in the city. It is said to have been the stronghold of a mysterious organization. It might be related to the Mysterious Yin Alliance." Jack's eyes lit up, and he immediately decided to go and investigate.​Early the next morning, Jack bid farewell to the city lord and headed alone towards the ancient mansion. The mansion was located in a desolate forest on the outskirts of the town. From a distance, the dilapidated vermilion - lacquered gate was half - open, covered with moss, and an eerie atmosphere hung around it. Jack took a deep breath and pushed open the gate. With a long, creaking sound, it was as if the passage of time was sighing.​As soon as he stepped into the courtyard, Jack felt a chill run down his spine, and the air around him seemed to thicken. He gripped his bronze sword warily and scanned his surroundings. Suddenly, a faint sound of footsteps came from behind. Jack quickly turned around, pointing his sword at the approaching figure. It was an old man in a gray robe, leaning on a cane, smiling at him.​"Little fellow, curiosity killed the cat," the old man said in a 沙哑 voice, with a hint of mockery. Jack frowned. "Who are you? What's your connection with the Mysterious Yin Alliance?" Instead of answering, the old man laughed. "If you want to know the answer, let's see if you have the ability." Before the words faded, the old man's cane suddenly transformed into a black whip and lashed out at Jack.​Jack dodged to the side. The whip brushed past the corner of his clothes, leaving a deep mark on the ground. He used the "Heavenly Gang Sword Technique," and his sword shadows flickered as he engaged the old man in battle. However, the old man's strength far exceeded Jack's expectations. Each of his attacks carried a strange power, as if it could distort space. Jack gradually fell into a disadvantage, and several wounds appeared on his body.​Just when Jack could barely hold on, a familiar silver sword light flashed, and the woman in white appeared again. Her short sword clashed with the old man's whip, making a harsh metallic scraping sound. "I didn't expect an elder of the Mysterious Yin Alliance to attack a young junior. It won't look good if word gets out," the woman in white said coldly.​The old man's face changed. "So it's you, the traitor! I'll deal with you both today!" With that, he formed seals with his hands and muttered incantations. The ground around the ancient mansion suddenly cracked open, and countless black tentacles emerged from the ground, reaching out to entangle Jack and the woman in white. The woman in white grabbed Jack and, while evading the tentacles' attacks, searched for a way to break the formation.​"These tentacles are condensed from resentment. We must find the eye of the formation!" the woman in white shouted. Jack looked around and noticed a strange light emanating from a stone pagoda in the center of the ancient mansion. "Could it be there?" he pointed at the pagoda. The woman in white nodded, and the two rushed towards the pagoda in tacit understanding.​Along the way, they not only had to avoid the attacks of the black tentacles but also fend off the old man's obstruction. Jack brandished his bronze sword, doing his best to clear the way for the woman in white. Finally, they reached the base of the pagoda. The woman in white thrust her short sword into the pagoda and recited incantations. The pagoda trembled violently, and its light grew intense. The black tentacles dissipated one after another, and the old man was sent flying by the powerful force.​After the battle, Jack was about to ask the woman in white something when he noticed her face was pale and blood trickled from the corner of her mouth. "Are you injured?" Jack asked with concern. The woman in white waved her hand. "It's nothing. I'll be fine after a short rest." Looking at her weak appearance, an inexplicable feeling of concern welled up in Jack's heart.​"Why do you keep helping me?" Jack asked again. The woman in white was silent for a long time before slowly saying, "Because you're like me, both searching for the truth. And the secrets of the Mysterious Yin Alliance are far more complicated than you can imagine..." Before she could finish, the rapid sound of hooves came from a distance. The people of the Blood Fiend Sect were chasing after them again.​Jack gripped his bronze sword tightly, his eyes determined. "No matter how many dangers lie ahead, I won't back down." The woman in white looked at him, a hint of approval flashing in her eyes. "Then I hope you can survive and uncover all the secrets." The two looked at each other and once again stood side by side, ready to face the impending crisis. And this ancient mansion seemed to hide even more unknown secrets, waiting for them to explore.