Chapter 53: Chapter 53 The Lingering Xiao Yan
Perhaps it was due to his anger, but Mu She didn't hold back much this time. A hard slap made Mu Li spin around several times before he plopped down onto the ground, looking dazed.
"Let's not even talk about how terrifying Xiao Yan's potential is; can our small Wolf Head Mercenary Group afford to provoke the sect behind him?"
Mu She looked at his son with disappointment. Compared to strength, a person's mindset sometimes determines how far they can go.
If you are strong, you will always meet someone stronger than you.
Only by knowing how to assess the situation can one live longer, and Mu Li's performance today greatly disappointed him.
"You should reflect on yourself properly. If you insist on seeking death, even if you die by Xiao Yan's hand, I will not avenge you.
The Wolf Head Mercenary Group cannot have such a brainless leader."
After a low cold snort, Mu She flicked his sleeve and strode away.
Watching Mu She's departing figure, Mu Li sat blankly on the ground, his eyes flickering between bright and dim.
"Are we still going to collect herbs tomorrow?"
The night was slightly cool. Xiao Yan sat leisurely in the courtyard of Wanyao Firm, uncharacteristically not Cultivating.
His gaze fell upon Little Fairy Doctor, who was gently grinding with a pestle, and a soft smile still lingered on his lips.
The silvery moonlight, like a thin veil, gently enveloped Little Fairy Doctor, outlining her slender figure even more captivatingly.
And her serious, quiet demeanor made it difficult to harbor any disrespectful thoughts; instead, it exuded a unique gentle beauty.
If Xun Er was an elegant green lotus, and Ya Fei was an eye-catching red rose, then Little Fairy Doctor was a pure white camellia, bringing peace to one's heart.
"Of course, I'm going to collect herbs. What else would I rely on to eat if I don't collect herbs?"
Her gaze still quietly fixed on the herbal powder in the medicine pot, Little Fairy Doctor's lips curved into a genuine smile.
She had never said anything like, "Will you support me?" Perhaps in her view, love that relied on being supported by others was inherently distorted.
"I can tell you really like collecting herbs."
Xiao Yan chuckled. In his previous life, she had always loved collecting strange and rare medicinal ingredients.
"Yes, I think studying the growth environment of medicinal herbs and their various properties is very interesting."
Little Fairy Doctor rarely gave Xiao Yan a gentle smile, and then continued quietly pounding herbs, no longer paying attention to Xiao Yan.
Seeing this, Xiao Yan didn't say much, just quietly watched her pound herbs.
It wasn't until a while later, after Little Fairy Doctor had carefully ground the herbs into powder and stored them in a medicine bag, that she walked over to him with her jade-like slender legs.
"It's getting late. Get some rest early."
"Stinky junior, although you are very outstanding, it's not so easy to make this maiden fall for you. I advise you to find another girl soon.
The matters of your big Family are too complicated; I don't want to get involved."
After speaking, she gracefully stepped, preparing to leave.
"I've looked at tomorrow's route. It seems there's an Immortal Cave of a strong practitioner there. I'll take you to see it."
Just as one of her feet was about to enter her room, Xiao Yan's voice suddenly rang out from behind her.
"Immortal Cave of a strong practitioner?"
Hearing this, Little Fairy Doctor couldn't help but be slightly stunned, then she turned her head and chuckled softly.
"Although you are a legendary Super Genius, how could an Immortal Cave of a strong practitioner be so easily discovered? There are many ways to trick girls, isn't your method a bit too common?"
As she spoke, Little Fairy Doctor's voice grew weaker and weaker as she saw Xiao Yan's still smiling eyes that offered no response.
"Is there really an Immortal Cave of a strong practitioner?"
For some reason, she always felt that Xiao Yan wouldn't lie to her.
"It can't really be called a strong practitioner. I estimate there are only a few sets of Profound Rank Cultivation Technique and Dou Technique inside, along with some Advanced medicinal ingredients and the like."
Xiao Yan lightly spread his hands and chuckled softly.
"Profound Rank Cultivation Technique and Dou Technique, Advanced medicinal ingredients?"
Little Fairy Doctor's beautiful eyes widened slightly. Can a person who possesses such level of things not be considered a strong practitioner?
For the current Xiao Yan, such a person indeed cannot be considered a strong practitioner. After all, even Dou Di strong practitioners are ordinary in his eyes.
However, this Immortal Cave was indeed an extraordinary great Opportunity for the Xiao Yan of that year.
In his heart, he still remembered the anticipation and excitement of exploring the mountain cave with Little Fairy Doctor back then.
Although the young man is no longer the same young man as before, fortunately, the young girl is still the same young girl.
"With such good things, why do you want to share them with me?"
Not agreeing immediately, Little Fairy Doctor instead looked at Xiao Yan suspiciously and said in a deep voice, "If you think I'll have to give myself to you just for taking a few things, then I'd rather not go.
Although what you mentioned is indeed very precious, I won't sell myself like that."
"What are you talking about, selling yourself?"
Hearing this, Xiao Yan shook his head with a wry smile, and finally said helplessly, "If this young master wanted to force a transaction, I wouldn't need to be so troublesome. Kidnapping a weak woman like you would be a matter of minutes.
I just think that exploring for treasures is more interesting with a beautiful companion.
If you don't want to go, then forget it."
By the end, Xiao Yan even waved his hand, ready to go back to sleep.
"Hey, I'll go, can't I just go?"
A somewhat weak voice came from behind, and Little Fairy Doctor's pretty face was slightly red as she looked at Xiao Yan helplessly.
Although she knew that the guy in front of her was deliberately looking for an Opportunity to get close to her, the temptation of the Immortal Cave of a strong practitioner still made Little Fairy Doctor unable to refuse.
Ultimately, she was just a girl under twenty, and having spent years in mercenary groups, she also had the curiosity and desire of a young person for adventure and treasure hunting.
Of course, putting all these reasons aside, the main reason Little Fairy Doctor didn't hesitate at all was because, deep down, she truly couldn't feel any aversion towards Xiao Yan.
"That's good. Get some rest early."
Xiao Yan waved his hand and returned to his room, but just as he was about to close the door, he suddenly turned back and smiled slightly at the somewhat dazed Little Fairy Doctor.
"Good night."
Watching Xiao Yan finally disappear from her sight, Little Fairy Doctor sighed softly and also murmured, "Good night."
That night, Little Fairy Doctor uncharacteristically suffered from insomnia. Her slender, delicate body tossed and turned, but her mind inexplicably kept thinking of that young man's figure.
"It must be because this guy behaved too shockingly today. I estimate that many sensitive people won't be able to sleep tonight because of him."
Sitting up and lighting a calming incense, Little Fairy Doctor finally felt a bit more sleepy amidst her self-comfort. After falling into a daze and then sleep, she entered a colorful and dazzling dreamland.
In the haze, she felt a warmth in her dream. In a trance, a pair of soft, dark eyes suddenly appeared before her.
"Why is it you again!"
Looking at those soft eyes, her heart trembled slightly, and she even felt a strange sense of grievance and bitterness.
Suddenly opening her eyes, the somewhat dazzling sunlight made her narrow her beautiful eyes. She sat up, a little lost, and after a moment, Little Fairy Doctor slowly exhaled.
"What a lingering fellow."
Shaking her head helplessly, Little Fairy Doctor tidied her clothes and walked out of Wanyao Firm. As soon as she stepped out, she saw that lingering young man already waiting among the mercenary team.
Under the golden sunlight, the black-clad young man leaned casually against a large tree, a dog-tail grass dangling from his mouth, smiling brightly as he looked at her.