Coercion

Xiao Yi Xian was kind by nature and gentle in temperament, the dream girl of nearly every mercenary in Qingshan Town.

But everyone knew that nothing could ever happen between them and Xiao Yi Xian. That girl who seemed as gentle as water was, in truth, a rose with thorns.

Over the years, quite a few people had confessed to Xiao Yi Xian or harbored improper thoughts toward her, but they had almost all ended up poisoned into unconsciousness. Though this delicate girl did not cultivate Dou Qi, the methods at her command were in no way inferior to those of an ordinary Dou Shi!

Thus, nearly everyone in Qingshan Town regarded Xiao Yi Xian as a pure white lotus that could only be admired from afar, never defiled.

Yet at this moment, a man had actually appeared inside Xiao Yi Xian's home, and Xiao Yi Xian was treating him with such respect!

How was that possible?

The members of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group were utterly bewildered. Mu Li, who had always harbored feelings for Xiao Yi Xian, stared fixedly into the house with his fists tightly clenched.

Mu She's brows furrowed as he looked to the side. "Mr. Yao, what is going on?"

What was going on?

I have no idea either!

Mr. Yao was just as bewildered.

He had known Xiao Yi Xian for several years, yet throughout all that time, he had never heard of her having any special relationship with a man. Xiao Yan had been somewhat of an exception earlier, but their dealings had merely concerned mutual interests and amounted to nothing.

Moreover, Xiao Yi Xian had practically been under house arrest in this residence during this period. Guards watched the surroundings, and forget a person—even a mosquito might not have been able to fly in.

Not to mention that he had visited just this morning. It had only been a short while, so how had a young master suddenly appeared?

"Xiao Yi Xian, what exactly is going on?"

Mr. Yao's expression darkened as he rebuked her, "Who is he?!"

Over the years, Xiao Yi Xian had always remained at the Myriad Medicine Pavilion, and Mr. Yao had long considered her one of his own.

Though this one of his own seemed somewhat rebellious, she was, at least openly, the Myriad Medicine Pavilion's exclusive physician, a tool that drew countless mercenaries to the pavilion!

Yet now, a man had appeared out of nowhere in Xiao Yi Xian's home, and she had even called him young master.

The Wolf Head Mercenary Group was right here. This news would certainly spread, and Mr. Yao did not even dare imagine the enormous negative impact it would have on the Myriad Medicine Pavilion.

"Looks like some very interesting things have happened within the Myriad Medicine Pavilion."

Mu She sneered, then gave a light cough and teased Xiao Yi Xian, "I never expected the pure and immaculate Xiao Yi Xian to call someone else young master. I am truly curious—what sort of outstanding young man could possibly make even you, Xiao Yi Xian, submit to him?"

"Oh, right, Xiao Yi Xian. You refused both Mr. Yao and me so firmly. Could it be that you have already handed everything you obtained from that cave to that young master? That will not do. Whatever was in that cave was, no matter how one put it, the shared property of Qingshan Town. Even if you refuse to hand it over to me, you should at least give it to Mr. Yao, or simply make it public. How could you give it to an outsider?"

"By doing this, where do you place Mr. Yao, who took you in? Where do you place the Myriad Medicine Pavilion, which gave you shelter?"

Mu She sneered and directly pinned a huge accusation on her. Upon hearing this, Mr. Yao's expression sank even further.

"Xiao Yi Xian, who exactly is that fellow inside?!"

"..."

Faced with Mr. Yao's questioning, Xiao Yi Xian did not care in the slightest.

Whether it was the Myriad Medicine Pavilion or the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, Xiao Yi Xian, who had long intended to leave, had no desire to explain herself further.

The only reason she had appeared here was because of the kindness in her heart.

Yes, kindness.

That young master she had only recently met was no harmless person. Aside from his overwhelming strength and mysterious identity, Xiao Yi Xian had seen something different in his eyes.

For instance, contempt for life!

If these people before her were allowed to offend Lin Ran, Xiao Yi Xian could easily imagine their fate. She did not wish for such a thing to happen, which was why she had come out to face them.

"Everyone."

Xiao Yi Xian looked around and said softly, "Please leave. Let us pretend that today never happened. Otherwise..."

"Leave? Xiao Yi Xian, get this straight. This is my Myriad Medicine Pavilion!"

A cold glint surfaced in Mr. Yao's eyes. With a slight movement of his gaze, the surrounding guards immediately encircled the entire small estate.

"Li'er, have the brothers coordinate with the Myriad Medicine Pavilion's men and seal off every exit of this estate."

Mu She spoke calmly.

Both the Wolf Head Mercenary Group and the Myriad Medicine Pavilion were among the rulers of Qingshan Town. Trouble at the Myriad Medicine Pavilion was naturally something the Wolf Head Mercenary Group wished to see, so Mu She did not mind adding fuel to the fire.

However, since the person inside was called young master by Xiao Yi Xian, he surely had something unusual about him.

Xiao Yan immediately came to Mu She's mind. That boy possessed more than one high-level Dou Technique. In particular, that fire-attributed Dou Technique of his could actually draw upon the energy of heaven and earth, allowing a mere Dou Zhe to shake him, a dignified Dou Shi.

If Xiao Yan was already so extraordinary, then the person inside must be no ordinary man either. If he could uncover some powerful Dou Techniques from him, then combined with the Roaring Lion Chant he had obtained from the treasure chest, all of Qingshan Town would become Mu She's domain!

At that thought, Mu She's breathing noticeably grew heavier. The look in his eyes as he gazed at the residence turned colder, and he called loudly to Mr. Yao.

"Mr. Yao, Xiao Yi Xian is one of your Myriad Medicine Pavilion's people, so it would not be appropriate for us to interfere in cleansing your house. But there should be no problem with leaving the person inside to us, right?"

"Do as you please, Captain."

"Excellent!"

With a wave of Mu She's hand, the members of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group behind him swiftly drew the weapons at their waists and stared coldly at the residence, their killing intent surging.

Xiao Yan had left an extremely deep impression on Mu She. Since the fellow inside could be called young master by Xiao Yi Xian, he surely would not be inferior to Xiao Yan. Thus, Mu She was exceedingly cautious and did not underestimate his opponent in the slightest.

"Friend inside, this is Qingshan Town's territory. Your identity is unknown, so please come out and allow us to verify it!"

Unfortunately, the person inside did not respond to him. Instead, Xiao Yi Xian's willow brows knit together. "Captain Mu She, please leave. What you seek is not on us. If you continue being so rude, do not blame me..."

"What if we refuse to leave!"

The gaunt man following behind Mu She sneered. "Qingshan Town has stood firm within this Monster Beast Mountain Range for so long because we trust and rely on one another."

"The Myriad Medicine Pavilion is Qingshan Town's most important place of medical care and is vital to mercenaries like us. Yet you, Xiao Yi Xian, have now hidden a person of unknown identity here. What are your intentions?"

"The person inside, come out at once, or do not blame us for being rude!"

The clamor rose one after another. Xiao Yi Xian turned to glance into the house, a helpless look appearing on her beautiful face.

"Then Xiao Yi Xian can only be rude as well."

"Everyone, look at your right palms. Are they faintly turning blue?"