The Legend of the Medical Concubine

Chapter 268 Escape from the Dungeon

Faint light shone in from the small window high up, barely illuminating the small space. Lin Ruoxue curled up in the corner, her heart filled with anxiety and uneasiness. Her eyes revealed a firm determination, she knew she had to find a way to escape in order to continue to fight against the evil forces.

She began to recall the medical knowledge she had learned, and suddenly thought of the property of a herb - it would produce a slight corrosive effect when in contact with water. There happened to be a small pool of water in the corner of the dungeon, and the water exuded an unpleasant smell, as if it was a forgotten corner. Lin Ruoxue quietly moved to the edge of the water, her movements were light and cautious, as if she was playing a dangerous game. She tore off a piece of cloth from her clothes. The cloth looked a little shabby in the dim light, but it was her hope. She soaked the cloth in the water, her heart full of expectations.

After a while, she took out the cloth and wrung it out gently. The cloth was covered with water stains and exuded a faint herbal smell. She wrapped the cloth around her hands and felt the slight coolness. She walked to the iron door of the dungeon and carefully observed the structure of the door lock. She found that the door lock was made of iron. The iron lock had rusted a little due to the erosion of the years, but it was still strong. She gently wiped the door lock with the cloth soaked in herbal water. The action was gentle and delicate, as if she was touching a precious work of art. Sure enough, as time went by, the door lock began to corrode slowly. The sound of corrosion was particularly clear in the silent dungeon, as if it was a melody of hope.

However, just when she was about to successfully unlock the door, the guard came over. The guard's footsteps were heavy and powerful, as if they were a declaration of death. Lin Ruoxue quickly stopped and leaned against the wall as if nothing had happened. Her heartbeat suddenly accelerated, as if it was about to jump out of her throat.

The guard looked at her suspiciously and said, "What are you doing? Be quiet!" His voice was hoarse and cold, making people shudder.

Lin Ruoxue responded calmly: "This dungeon is damp and cold, I just want to find a more comfortable position." Her voice was calm and composed, as if she was talking about something insignificant.

The guard snorted and turned away. The snort was full of disdain and suspicion. After the guards left, Lin Ruoxue continued to corrode the door lock with the cloth strip. Her movements became faster and more decisive, as if she was racing against time. After some effort, the door lock was finally corroded enough to be fragile. She pulled hard and the door lock broke. The breaking sound was particularly loud in the silent dungeon, like a horn of victory.

Lin Ruoxue carefully opened the iron door and stuck her head out to observe the situation outside. The passage outside was dim and narrow, filled with a mysterious atmosphere. After making sure there were no guards, she quietly slipped out. Her steps were light and agile, like a bird escaping. But she knew that she was not completely safe yet, and she had to find Qin Mufeng and Bai Zixuan as soon as possible to fight against the evil forces together.

She relied on her memory and intelligence to grope her way through the intricate passages. The passages were like a maze, disorienting. Along the way, she cleverly avoided patrolling guards and used the shadows and debris in the dungeon as cover. Her figure shuttled through the darkness like a ghost.

When she came to a fork in the road, she stopped. She carefully observed the traces on the ground and found that the ground of one passage was relatively dry, while the other passage had some water stains. She remembered that the bugs she had seen in the dungeon liked humid environments, so she decisively chose the dry passage. Her eyes revealed a firm determination, as if she was proud of her choice.

After walking along this passage for a while, Lin Ruoxue finally saw a ray of light. The light was like a beacon of hope, illuminating her way forward. She was delighted and quickened her pace. When she walked out of the passage, she found herself in an abandoned yard. The yard was overgrown with weeds, and the dilapidated walls were covered with vines. Lin Ruoxue knew that she was one step closer to freedom.

Lin Ruoxue stood in the abandoned yard, her heart beating like a drum. She looked around vigilantly, and after making sure there was no danger for the time being, she took a deep breath and began to think about her next move.

She knew that she had to find Qin Mufeng and Bai Zixuan as soon as possible. Only by joining forces could they have a chance to completely fight against the evil forces, regain their freedom and save the Nanyue Kingdom. She walked carefully towards the direction of the palace in her memory, and every step was full of caution.

However, fate always seems to like to play tricks on people. Just when Lin Ruoxue thought she was about to escape from the predicament, a noisy sound of footsteps came from a distance. Her heart tightened and she hurriedly looked for a hiding place, but it was too late.

A group of evil minions appeared in the yard. When they saw Lin Ruoxue, they showed ferocious smiles on their faces.

"Haha, let's see where you can run!" one of the minions said proudly.

Lin Ruoxue's heart was filled with despair, but she still did not give up resistance. She glared at these people and said, "You will not succeed!"

The minions ignored her resistance, they rushed forward roughly and grabbed Lin Ruoxue again. Lin Ruoxue struggled hard, but she was outnumbered and was quickly subdued.

They took Lin Ruoxue back along the same route. Along the way, Lin Ruoxue felt extremely depressed. She knew that this time when she was taken back to the dungeon, she would face even more cruel torture and hardship.

When she came to the dungeon entrance again, the heavy iron door seemed like an insurmountable mountain, pressing down on Lin Ruoxue so hard that she couldn't breathe. She was pushed into the dungeon mercilessly, and the iron door slammed shut behind her again. The loud noise made her heart sink to the bottom of the valley.

Lin Ruoxue sat on the wet ground, her eyes full of unyielding and stubbornness. She secretly swore that no matter what, she would find another chance to escape, otherwise, she might die here. As a modern independent woman, being tortured to death by an ancient villain was too shameful.