Upon his reminder, Feng Yinwan also noticed. Her beautiful eyes swept over, and her brows immediately furrowed.
Judging by the shaking range of the bushes, this creature was definitely not small. It was highly likely to be a wild bear!
The scene of treating Li Chengyan’s wounds flashed before her eyes. Feng Yinwan’s heart tightened, and her fingertips gathered silver needles.
Ye Tinglan seemed to sense something and said coldly, "This thing is useless."
Feng Yinwan retorted, "How can Your Highness be sure it's useless without trying?"
She knew the power of her Qingying needles. Even formidable experts might not be able to withstand them. This beast, lacking intelligence, should be no match.
Ye Tinglan frowned and glanced at her. Before he could speak, there was a rustling sound, and the wild bear lunged out from behind the dense forest.
Almost instantaneously, the silver needles in Feng Yinwan’s hand were all flung out, splitting into two paths and striking the bear’s body.
If this attack hit, its movements would be hindered. Coupled with poison, it should buy them enough time to escape.
Powder was gathered at her fingertips, but before she could act, the bear blocked the silver needles with a swipe of its claw. Only one of the six needles hit, near its left chest, but several inches short of its intended target.
The bear’s heart was located between its two lungs. This position was clearly not fatal.
"Retreat."
The roar in her ears was terrifying. Feng Yinwan was still stunned when a strong force pulled her aside.
In the next moment, the wild bear lunged directly at them.
Feng Yinwan’s heart tightened, and she instinctively prepared to throw the powder in her hand. However, her wrist was first grasped by a pair of cold fingers.
"Don't move. The powder has a scent. This beast will go mad if it smells it."
Moreover, its speed was too great. It was so fast that the powder might not even have time to form a mist before it dodged.
Claws carrying the wind descended sharply in mid-air. Ye Tinglan dodged with her, but his movements were clearly strained.
Feng Yinwan wanted him to release her, but as soon as she spoke, a gust of wind attacked her ear. Ye Tinglan spun around, and the sharp tip of the claw grazed his shoulder.
Just one strike, and several thin bloodstains immediately appeared.
Feng Yinwan’s breathing tightened again, and she was pushed away.
"Stay back."
Ye Tinglan glanced at her, drew the soft sword from his waist, and prepared to advance.
Unable to help, Feng Yinwan pursed her lips and could only offer advice.
"My silver needles have medicine on them. Stall it for a while longer, don't fight it head-on."
Although the dose of medicine on the needles was small, their placement near the heart would have some effect when it kicked in.
However, the situation was not as she had imagined.
The wild bear wildly swung its claws at Ye Tinglan, one strike after another, as if intending to tear him to shreds.
With his body not yet recovered, Ye Tinglan dodged everywhere, clearly at a disadvantage in terms of strength.
Seeing the wild bear’s sharp claws about to descend again, Feng Yinwan moved the silver needles gathered at her fingertips and shot them out.
This needle was aimed at the wild bear’s eyes.
She had observed for a long time that the beast was covered in dull, smooth fur, and its claws were sharp. It would be difficult for the silver needles to penetrate.
The eyes, however, were its vulnerable point.
With Ye Tinglan distracting it, the wild bear was caught off guard. One of the two silver needles was knocked away, but the other pierced through unimpeded, straight into its right eye!
Instantly, blood splattered, and a deafening roar erupted.
It was a hit!
At the same time, the wild bear howled and lunged at her. Its right eye was a bloody mess, and its left eye was bloodshot, as if about to spew blood. It was clearly enraged.
Feng Yinwan continued to gather silver needles at her fingertips.
Her target was the beast’s left eye.
"Jiang Wan, move back!"