Xiao Yi Xian: Young Master, You're So Kind~

Wolf Head Mercenary Group headquarters.

It was pitch-black here, without a trace of light, yet shadowy figures moved about everywhere, and the patter of footsteps rang out continuously.

"Boss, all twenty skilled men are in position," said a burly man with a vicious scar across his face as he ran up to Mu She.

"Good." Mu She, standing in the center of the grounds, nodded. Two people stood behind him: one was his son, Mu Li, and the other... was Xiao Yi Xian's assistant, Lifi.

"Gan Mu, take Lifi and come with us. Mu Li, you and Third Captain Hemon will stay behind to guard headquarters. Move out!" Mu She ordered after sweeping his gaze around.

"Father, I..." Anxiety flashed across Mu Li's face. Xiao Yi Xian had been taken away, and he wanted to rescue her. Of course, it would be even better if he could get his hands on that treasure.

"Hm? What did you want to say?" Mu She glared. In the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, when he said one, no one else could say two—not even his own son.

"Yes, Father!" Mu Li immediately shuddered and did not dare say another word.

Mu She snorted coldly and turned to leave.

"Keep up!" Gan Mu waved a hand, called out, grabbed Lifi by the shoulder, and followed Mu She.

"Yes, Second Captain!"

The twenty skilled men answered and followed after them.

With a grim expression, Mu She clasped his hands behind his back and asked in a low voice, "Lifi, which way?"

Held by the Second Captain like a chick, Lifi swallowed and did not dare meet Mu She's eyes. Lowering her head, she pointed in a direction.

"Pick up the pace!" Mu She waved a hand, and his steps quickened once more.

Inside the cave, Lu Bu and Xiao Yi Xian reached the end of the passage. Before them stood an enormous boulder glowing faintly yellow.

"This stone looks awfully hard..." Xiao Yi Xian touched the boulder and muttered, "But it seems to be an earth-element mechanism. There should be a way to open it... Let me look..."

Xiao Yi Xian examined the huge stone, murmuring to herself.

But then, the corner of her eye caught a glimmer. Looking up, she saw Lu Bu lightly tap with his index finger, and a silver fluorescent formation appeared on the boulder, enveloping it entirely.

"Break!" Lu Bu flicked his finger. Invisible soul force struck the boulder, and in an instant, it shattered into countless fragments that scattered across the ground.

"H-how did you do that?" Xiao Yi Xian's red lips parted as she asked in shock.

"Take a guess." Lu Bu chuckled.

As the boulder broke apart, faint radiance from within the cave illuminated the surrounding area. Beyond it was a simple, spacious stone chamber. Glowing stones hung on the walls, lighting up the entire room.

At the center of the chamber stood a chair, upon which sat a dried skeleton. There was no flesh left on the bones, only stark white remains. Even its skull had fallen onto its thighbone.

In front of the chair stood a bluestone platform, upon which lay three locked stone boxes. Along the left wall of the chamber was a huge pile of gold coins, gleaming brilliantly beneath the moonlight stones.

Even the most indifferent person would feel their heart skip at the sight of so much glittering gold.

On the right side of the chamber stood several flowerpots containing several medicinal herbs.

At the same time, Xiao Yi Xian noticed those herbs as well.

"Purple Blue Leaf, White Spirit Ginseng Fruit, Snow Lotus Seed, Ice Spirit Flame Grass... Heavens, so many precious medicinal herbs!" Xiao Yi Xian's eyes lit up as she cried out.

"I want that Ice Spirit Flame Grass. You can have the rest." Lu Bu smiled. It was one of the ingredients needed to refine the Blood Lotus Pill, and it was very important.

"You..." Xiao Yi Xian was furious. These things should have been hers.

"Hmph, do you have a problem with that?" Lu Bu snorted, his gaze unfriendly.

"No! I don't have any objections at all!" Xiao Yi Xian said through gritted teeth, brimming with anger.

"Say that again. I don't like the tone you just used." Lu Bu patted her shoulder with a smile.

Xiao Yi Xian took a deep breath. A smile appeared on her pretty face as she said in a sweet, coquettish voice, "Young master, whatever you say goes. This little woman will listen to you~"

As she spoke, she gave Lu Bu a seductive wink. But her movements were awkward, making it look more like she was simply making faces.

Lu Bu nodded in satisfaction. "Fine. Go dig up all the medicinal herbs. Remember to set aside what I want."

Xiao Yi Xian pursed her lips, disgruntled, but obediently walked over.

Although Lu Bu had been taking liberties with her, if it had been anyone else, they might have killed her the moment they entered and claimed all the treasure for themselves.

Lu Bu barely counted as a good person, but he was just too much of a bastard!

While Xiao Yi Xian focused on digging up the herbs, Lu Bu inspected the skeleton. Finally, he spotted a ring of keys on its dangling right hand.

How did Xiao Yan find the map to the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame again? Lu Bu stroked his chin in thought. I think he found it while taking the keys?

Then that means...

Lu Bu raised a hand and removed the ring of keys, breaking open the arm bone in the process. Sure enough, a small yellowish paper scroll appeared within the bone.

Lu Bu hurriedly put it into his Ring. With this thing, his plan to deal with the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame was practically halfway complete.

Before long, Xiao Yi Xian had sorted out all the herbs and handed the Ice Spirit Flame Grass Lu Bu wanted to him.

"Come here. Time to open the boxes." Lu Bu tossed the keys in his hand and said.

"Young master, you're so kind~" Xiao Yi Xian smiled seductively and said sweetly.

"...Don't do that. Just talk normally." Lu Bu wiped at the goosebumps rising on his hand. What a petty woman.

"Hmph..." Xiao Yi Xian snorted, crossing her arms without speaking.

Lu Bu took a key and opened the stone box closest to him. Inside lay a purple scroll.

"Profound Tier High-Grade Flying Dou Technique: Eagle's Wing!" Xiao Yi Xian cried out in delight. Though she did not know exactly what it was, she could tell from the name that it was something that allowed a person to fly.

"You can't have this." Lu Bu grabbed the flying technique scroll, and Xiao Yi Xian immediately glared at him.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Lu Bu said righteously and shamelessly.

"This is for your own good. A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime. If you carry this around, it'll be like a child carrying gold through a busy market, openly flaunting it. People will definitely target you, and then you'll be finished."

"So it can only go to me. I'm saving you."

As he spoke, Lu Bu put the Purple Cloud Wings into his Ring.

Xiao Yi Xian: (_)

Well, thank you so very much!

"Keep going." Lu Bu opened the second stone box.

Profound Tier High-Grade Dou Technique: Roaring Lion Chant!

"Trash. It's yours." Lu Bu merely glanced at it before tossing it over.

Xiao Yi Xian: ()

Though she had gotten something for free, she still felt so annoyed!

"Seven-Colored Poison Scripture?" Lu Bu opened the final stone box and gave its contents to Xiao Yi Xian as well. "I don't need it. It's yours."

Xiao Yi Xian: "..."

Should I hate him or thank him? That really was the question.

"Those gold coins are mine. No objections, right?"

Lu Bu pointed at the glittering gold in the corner. He had only taken one item from the stone boxes, and he was quite irritated about it. He had to take more gold to make up for it, or he would be taking a huge loss.

"No! I want half!"

Xiao Yi Xian shouted. Gold was the only currency in circulation in Qingshan Town; it was much more useful than medicinal herbs or Dou Techniques.

"Objection denied."

Lu Bu snorted and directly stored all the gold coins in his Ring. Seeing Xiao Yi Xian puff out her cheeks and grit her teeth in anger, he did not know why, but his mood suddenly improved quite a bit.

"Damn it!" Xiao Yi Xian cursed bitterly. How could such a good-looking person be so hateful? She was so angry!

"Alright, the treasure hunt is over. Time to go." Lu Bu led Xiao Yi Xian to the cave entrance, grabbed the rope, and spread his arms.

"Get on!"

"Okay." Xiao Yi Xian agreed readily. She took out a piece of cloth and tied the bottles and jars containing medicinal herbs, along with the two scrolls, to her chest before throwing herself into Lu Bu's arms.

Lu Bu: "..."

Damn it! I hate smart women!

"What are you standing around for? Hurry up!" Xiao Yi Xian smiled faintly and said smugly.

Smack!

Lu Bu raised a hand and gave her little butt a hard slap.

"Ah... You!" Xiao Yi Xian flew into a rage.

"Hm~?" Lu Bu raised his hand again. Xiao Yi Xian immediately shrank her neck, obediently wrapped her arms around Lu Bu's waist, and stopped talking, as meek as a wronged little wife.

"That's better." Lu Bu grabbed the rope, pushed off the ground, and shot into the air. With just one leap, he reached the top of the cliff.

Xiao Yi Xian: "..."

So earlier... I knew it. You lecher!

But the moment the two landed, before they could say anything, countless torches suddenly lit up in the surrounding forest.

"Xiao Yi Xian, and this friend... Hahaha... What fate for us to meet here!"

Mu She held a long spear and laughed loudly.

Xiao Yi Xian's face instantly turned pale. Damn it, it was Mu She!

He was Qingshan Town's strongest expert, a Two-Star Dou Master powerful enough to drive people to despair!