Xiao Yi Xian: I'll Kill Myself With Poison!

"Is Xiao Yi Xian some big shot? Why mention her in particular?"

Xiao Yao asked, feigning confusion.

A self-mocking smile appeared on the stallholder's face.

"Xiao Yi Xian is the Myriad Medicine Pavilion's top pharmacist, and the number one beauty in all of Qingshan Town."

"She's beautiful and kind, gentle and approachable. Even with rough mercenaries like us, who lick blood from the edge of a blade, she gives us a kind smile and never puts on airs. She's treated many mercenaries."

"That's why she has such a good reputation among mercenaries. People used to say that if you offended Xiao Yi Xian in Qingshan Town, more than half the mercenaries would probably gang up and beat you."

"But now that Mu Li keeps pestering Xiao Yi Xian, not a single mercenary dares stand up for her."

As he finished, the self-mocking smile on the stallholder's face grew wider. Clearly, he too was one of the mercenaries who dared not stand up for her.

Xiao Yao nodded in understanding.

The mercenaries were a mixed lot to begin with.

Usually, they could throw their weight around by relying on their numbers and try to show their faces in front of Xiao Yi Xian.

But if it meant actually confronting the Wolf Head Mercenary Group for Xiao Yi Xian, no one was willing.

In short, when trouble came, they truly didn't dare step up.

Things had been much the same in the original story. After Xiao Yi Xian returned from the cave ruins, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group spread word that she had obtained treasures.

The reputation Xiao Yi Xian had built up over time proved completely useless then.

When faced with a real choice involving their own interests, could she really count on them to help her?

She could already thank heaven and earth if those mercenaries didn't try to snatch her treasures themselves.

After finishing, the stallholder seemed to lose interest and waved Xiao Yao away.

"Those five gold coins were more than worth it, right? I've talked myself hoarse. Hurry along."

Seeing that the stallholder was in low spirits, and having obtained the information he wanted, Xiao Yao didn't linger. He headed farther into Qingshan Town.

Before long, Xiao Yao saw a shop with the Myriad Medicine Pavilion's signboard hanging above it.

From a long way off, Xiao Yao could see a huge crowd gathered in front of the shop, packed three layers deep inside and three layers deep outside, nearly blocking the street.

Xiao Yao raised an eyebrow. It seemed Mu Li had come to harass Xiao Yi Xian again.

At the entrance to the Myriad Medicine Pavilion, Xiao Yi Xian wore a long, pale-white dress. Her slender willow waist, bound by a sash, looked even more as though it could be encircled in one hand.

She also had a fresh, ethereal air about her, which enhanced her bearing even further.

But Xiao Yi Xian's face was frosty at the moment, slightly spoiling that fresh, ethereal air.

Across from Xiao Yi Xian, Mu Li was looking at her smugly.

Beside him stood Mr. Yao, the person in charge of the Myriad Medicine Pavilion.

Xiao Yi Xian had previously felt that Mr. Yao had been urging her, intentionally or otherwise, to yield to Mu Li. Now he wasn't even pretending.

"Mr. Yao, have you thrown in your lot with the Wolf Head Mercenary Group?" Xiao Yi Xian asked coldly.

Mr. Yao smiled and spoke in a kindly tone.

"Don't say that, Xiao Yi Xian. I'm doing this for your own good. The young leader is one of the finest matches in Qingshan Town."

"You'd have no future working as a physician at the Myriad Medicine Pavilion all your life, but as long as you join the young leader, you'll enjoy endless riches and glory."

Mu Li nodded repeatedly and chimed in, "That's right, Xiao Yi Xian. I promise I'll treat you well. As long as you agree, I can kick out all the women I had before and marry you alone."

At that, the disgust in Xiao Yi Xian's eyes grew even more apparent. She said coldly, "There's no need, young leader. Today you can cast aside the girls who followed you like objects for my sake. Tomorrow you could cast me aside like an object for someone else's sake."

After speaking, Xiao Yi Xian turned to Mr. Yao of the Myriad Medicine Pavilion, her tone no kinder.

After all, no one liked being forced to do something they didn't want to do under the pretext that it was for their own good.

"Since you say Young Leader Mu Li is so wonderful, Mr. Yao, why don't you marry him? Then you can enjoy some riches and glory yourself."

When Xiao Yi Xian finished, the mercenaries watching around them burst into laughter.

Even the Wolf Head Mercenary Group members Mu Li had brought with him couldn't help snickering.

Then they realized what they had done and hurriedly covered their mouths.

Since the rise of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, their young leader had grown increasingly unrestrained in his conduct. He could be counted on to pay back the smallest slight.

If he truly held a grudge against them, they would be in serious trouble.

The faces of both Mu Li and Mr. Yao darkened instantly.

Mr. Yao gave a cold snort.

"You refused a toast only to drink a forfeit, so don't blame me. As of today, you are no longer a pharmacist of the Myriad Medicine Pavilion, and the Myriad Medicine Pavilion will no longer protect you."

A lecherous, lustful smile spread across Mu Li's face.

"Xiao Yi Xian, I'd like to invite you to come sit in my courtyard. Surely you won't refuse my kind offer?"

As he spoke, Mu Li stepped forward. Clearly, if Xiao Yi Xian didn't agree, he would help her agree.

Xiao Yi Xian took a step back, sweeping her gaze over the mercenaries watching around her.

The moment their eyes met hers, those mercenaries either lowered their heads or looked away. Not one dared meet Xiao Yi Xian's gaze.

Xiao Yi Xian sighed inwardly, knowing she couldn't count on this group of mercenaries today.

She tightened her grip on the packet of poisonous powder in her hand, her face solemn.

Without the Myriad Medicine Pavilion's protection, it was practically impossible for her to deal with Mu Li's relentless pestering alone.

Even now, there were many Wolf Head Mercenary Group members present. With her poison alone, there was no chance she could escape.

Xiao Yi Xian gritted her teeth. "You want me to do as you wish? Dream on!"

"Even if my poison can't kill all of you, I'll swallow it and kill myself before you get your way!"

Hearing Xiao Yi Xian's words, Xiao Yao, standing at the back of the crowd, almost lost his composure.

A possessor of the Woeful Poison Body had said she would kill herself with poison.

Perhaps, in the eyes of those who didn't know better, Xiao Yi Xian's actions showed a willingness to die rather than submit.

But Xiao Yao happened to know her constitution well and knew that poison could never kill her.

That was why Xiao Yao felt something rather strange when Xiao Yi Xian said she would use poison to kill herself.

Mu Li's face turned grim. He hadn't expected Xiao Yi Xian to be so resolute, willing to die rather than be with him.

Unwillingness and anger showed on his face despite himself, then turned into deep malice and viciousness.

They had completely torn off the mask today. If he didn't keep Xiao Yi Xian here, she would surely flee Qingshan Town.

Leaving aside whether Xiao Yi Xian would have the talent and ability to return for revenge someday, Mu Li didn't want to let her leave even if she never came back for revenge.

If he couldn't have her, he would destroy her. No one else could have Xiao Yi Xian either!

Mu Li practically forced two words out of his throat.

"Get her!"

As soon as Mu Li spoke, another voice rang out. Its owner appeared to be one of Mu Li's trusted lackeys, and he shouted:

"Seize Xiao Yi Xian, and Young Master Mu Li will reward you handsomely!"

Some Wolf Head Mercenary Group members had still been wary of Xiao Yi Xian's poisonous powder, but their eyes lit up when they heard there was a handsome reward.

A great reward was sure to bring forth brave men!

Xiao Yi Xian raised her hand to throw the poisonous powder, when she suddenly heard something whistle through the air!