Targeted Opportunity! Intimate Embrace!

Everyone present was dumbfounded.

It was not until Mu She's body crashed to the ground, like an alarm bell ringing, that they snapped awake.

The surrounding mercenaries all retreated several steps, keeping their distance from Xiao Ze.

They were afraid that if this mysterious man was displeased, he would poke them to death with a single finger!

After all, even the leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, one of the three major mercenary groups, had been poked to death with one finger!

"How is that possible?!"

The old man cried out and instinctively turned to flee.

Xiao Ze glanced at him and kicked a stone at his feet.

The old man only heard the wind howl behind him before an intense pain exploded at the back of his head, and his consciousness sank into darkness.

"Alright, I'm not some indiscriminate killer. I merely wanted to avenge Xiao Yi Xian."

"The mastermind and accomplice have both been executed. Let this matter end here."

"Of course, if any of you still wish to avenge those two, you may speak up now."

Xiao Ze let out a sinister chuckle, making him sound like some gloomy old monster.

The many mercenaries present remained silent. They had no familial ties to those men, so why would they avenge them?

Those two had even tried to poison Xiao Yi Xian to death. They had gotten what they deserved.

They truly deserved to die!

Although what this mysterious man had done was immensely satisfying, none of the mercenaries dared act rashly.

Just as they had cautiously backed away from him before,

they now did not dare speak carelessly either. For all they knew, a finger might end up pressed against their foreheads!

"Hehe, since that's the case, this old man will take his leave."

Xiao Ze took hold of Xiao Yi Xian, who had been standing beside him, and slowly left Qing Shan Town under everyone's watchful eyes.

Only after they had gone far beyond Qing Shan Town did Xiao Yi Xian speak.

"Xiao Ze, you really are cautious. You wore a mask, put on a cloak, and even pretended to be an old man."

Xiao Yi Xian chuckled softly.

"Can't be helped. When you're out in the world, being careful is the best way to stay alive."

Xiao Ze shrugged and asked Xiao Yi Xian,

"Do you have anything else you need to take with you?"

"No. I never had any attachments to begin with. I was only temporarily employed by the Ten Thousand Medicine Hall; it was a mutually beneficial arrangement."

Xiao Yi Xian removed her cloak and shook her head.

"Xiao Ze, are you heading back to Wu Tan City now?"

"I still have time, so there's no rush to return."

When Xiao Ze heard her ask so deliberately, he knew that Xiao Yi Xian likely had something else in mind.

"How about we gather some medicinal herbs in the Magical Beast Mountain Range? It'll make it easier to prepare poison later."

"Sure."

Xiao Ze nodded, agreeing to Xiao Yi Xian's request.

After roughly calculating, he realized that as of today, he had only been away from Wu Tan City for five days. He still had more than twenty days left.

"I don't have a cultivation technique specifically suited for you. When the time comes, come with me to take Jia Nan Academy's entrance examination."

"With your current strength, you should pass the test easily."

As Xiao Ze led Xiao Yi Xian toward the Magical Beast Mountain Range, he explained their plans for the future.

Even the Xiao Family might not possess a Poison Attribute Dou Qi cultivation technique.

Without troubling Xun'er, Jia Nan Academy was probably the best option.

As he watched Xiao Yi Xian happily gather herbs, Xiao Ze began to form a few thoughts.

In the original story, Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian's fortuitous encounter happened when they were out gathering herbs and discovered an extremely concealed cave on a cliff.

Clearly, Xiao Yi Xian had not yet discovered that cave.

Going out to gather herbs meant they could not be too far from Qing Shan Town.

A place rich in medicinal herbs, a cliff, and a cave.

There could not be many places on the outskirts of the Magical Beast Mountain Range that met all three conditions!

Wasn't this a targeted opportunity?

A fortuitous encounter with a clear direction!

Xiao Yi Xian happened to be searching for suitable medicinal herbs as well, so she led Xiao Ze around the outskirts of the Magical Beast Mountain Range to gather them.

"Xiao Yi Xian, try to go to places with abundant medicinal herbs. It would be best if there's a cliff."

Hearing Xiao Ze's request, Xiao Yi Xian tilted her head.

"Xiao Ze, are you seeking a fortuitous encounter in the Magical Beast Mountain Range?"

"Since we'll be staying on the outskirts of the Magical Beast Mountain Range for several days anyway, why not find a little fun for ourselves?"

Xiao Yi Xian nodded and seriously recalled the surrounding area.

"Based on what you described, there are two places near Qing Shan Town that fit."

"Then let's go!"

Half a day later, they arrived at a cliff covered in abundant medicinal herbs.

Unfortunately, even after Xiao Ze searched for a long time with his Soul Perception, he did not find any concealed cave.

"Xiao Ze, I think you shouldn't get your hopes up too high."

As Xiao Yi Xian dug up and stored medicinal herbs, she spoke to Xiao Ze.

"Although people on the Dou Qi Continent often hear stories of someone obtaining a fortuitous encounter and soaring to greatness, you can't place all your hopes on that."

"Haha, don't worry. I understand that if I gain something, it's my good fortune."

After Xiao Yi Xian finished gathering the herbs she needed from this place, they headed to the second location.

The moment they approached the cliff, Xiao Ze's eyes lit up.

The advantage of foresight was displayed to its fullest at that moment!

Even if he did not know the exact location, as long as he had enough identifying features, he could find the fortuitous encounter!

"Xiao Yi Xian!"

"Hm?"

Xiao Yi Xian, who was digging up herbs, turned toward him with a puzzled look.

"When luck comes, nothing can stop it!"

Xiao Yi Xian froze slightly at Xiao Ze's words. Then, after realizing what he meant, she suddenly sprang to her feet!

"You found a fortuitous encounter?!"

Under Xiao Ze's guidance, Xiao Yi Xian also spotted the extremely hidden cave.

"This is too lucky. There really is a fortuitous encounter!"

Xiao Yi Xian jumped up excitedly, grabbed Xiao Ze's hand, and shook it repeatedly as she pointed eagerly at the cave.

This was a fortuitous encounter she and Xiao Ze had discovered together!

"Xiao Ze, I feel like ever since I started following you, my life has become much more interesting!"

Xiao Yi Xian said meaningfully.

"Haha, that's great. But it shouldn't just be interesting—we should work hard to make our lives better too!"

Xiao Ze laughed and rubbed Xiao Yi Xian's head, calming her down.

Next, the two of them found a way to reach the cave beneath the cliff.

They got a sturdy vine and tightly bound themselves together.

Xiao Ze wrapped an arm around Xiao Yi Xian's slender waist, which could barely be held in one hand, and pulled her tightly into his embrace.

"We're jumping. Hold on tight."

A muffled sound filled with shyness came from the lowered-head Xiao Yi Xian.

"Mhm~"

This time, they did not encounter any magical beast attacks and safely arrived at the cave entrance.

Once her feet touched solid ground, Xiao Yi Xian's pretty face flushed crimson as she quickly slipped out of Xiao Ze's arms.

Her cheeks felt as if they were on fire—so hot!

Although she held favorable feelings toward Xiao Ze, such intimate contact still made her unbearably shy.

Yet, to her surprise, she did not feel any disgust in her heart.

Xiao Ze looked calm on the surface, but his heart was somewhat stirred.

After settling his emotions slightly, Xiao Ze walked to the cave entrance.

A faint mist lingered around this cliff, and sunlight did not reach it well.

Thus, only the area near the entrance was clearly visible. Deeper inside was complete darkness.

Xiao Ze made a simple torch and said to Xiao Yi Xian,

"Let's go in together. If I leave you outside, I'm afraid some unknown magical beast might carry you off."

"I'm not that weak. I have Poison Powder on me for self-defense!"

Xiao Yi Xian showed him her poison pouch, though she still obediently walked over.

As she moved closer to Xiao Ze, Xiao Yi Xian recalled their earlier intimate actions, and her cheeks reddened slightly.

Seeing Xiao Yi Xian act tough with her words while her body was honest, Xiao Ze could not help but smile.

"Better safe than sorry!"

Their bodies close together, they entered the cave one after the other.

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