"Xiao Yi Xian, let's head to the Wolf Head Mercenary Group now. I'll stand up for you," Xiao Xie said.
"You're sure?" Xiao Yi Xian was slightly stunned by Xiao Xie's words. Although she had already known that he was a Three Star Dou Shi, was he really going to charge straight into their headquarters alone without making any preparations?
"Don't worry. My strength accidentally broke through recently. I've got this," Xiao Xie said with a smile, seeing through Xiao Yi Xian's concerns.
"Xiao Lan, let's go!" Having received Xiao Xie's firm answer, Xiao Yi Xian no longer hesitated. She patted the Blue Eagle beneath her feet and pointed with her slender jade finger. The Blue Eagle immediately flew toward the southern part of Green Mountain Town, where the Wolf Head Mercenary Group headquarters was located.
"The Wolf Head Mercenary Group has been established in Green Mountain Town for more than ten years. They probably have around seventy to ninety core members. Most of them are between Two Star and Five Star Dou Zhe. The Wolf Head Mercenary Group has three leaders: Third Leader Hao Meng is an Eight Star Dou Zhe, Second Leader Gan Mu is a Nine Star Dou Zhe, and First Leader Mu She is a Two Star Dou Shi. The one you need to watch out for is Mu She. The cultivation technique he practices is a wind-element technique called Wind Soaring Kill, which seems to be Yellow Rank High Grade. Aside from that, Mu She is proficient in three Dou Techniques—one offensive technique, one defensive technique, and one movement technique. All three are Yellow Rank High Grade Dou Techniques." Xiao Yi Xian introduced the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's situation to Xiao Xie.
Xiao Xie simply listened quietly with a smile. He would not refuse Xiao Yi Xian's kindness.
"We're here. Be careful." Before long, the Blue Eagle arrived above the Wolf Head Mercenary Group. Xiao Yi Xian turned her head and reminded Xiao Xie.
"Don't worry! Just leave the rest to me!" Xiao Xie flashed Xiao Yi Xian a broad smile before flipping off the eagle's back.
Bang! Xiao Xie dropped from high above. When his feet hit the ground, the stone bricks beneath them shattered into a large crater.
"Who are you? How dare you trespass into the Wolf Head Mercenary Group? Are you tired of living?!" Hearing the commotion, more than a dozen mercenaries immediately surrounded Xiao Xie.
Ignoring the mercenaries before him, Xiao Xie took Moon Slash from his Storage Space. The moment Moon Slash appeared in his hand, it conveyed a grievance-filled emotion. Over the past month, Xiao Xie had not fought at all in the modern world, so he had never taken Moon Slash out. Like a child, it felt wronged.
Xiao Xie chuckled and soothed Moon Slash. "All right! I've neglected you lately. This time, I'll let you come out and have some fun."
As soon as Xiao Xie finished speaking, Moon Slash sent back a surge of delight.
"You little brat, how dare you ignore us!" One of the mercenaries saw Xiao Xie disregarding them while talking to a blade. Humiliated and enraged, he drew his saber and slashed at Xiao Xie.
Clang! Xiao Xie's gaze sharpened as he watched the saber coming at him. A flash of blade light streaked past as the two blades met...
"What a fast blade!" The mercenary stared at the saber in his hand, now split in two. He stumbled several steps forward from inertia, and his vision suddenly went dark. What's that? It looks so familiar... that's my body! As he stared at the headless corpse, that was the final thought to cross his mind.
Thud! The headless corpse collapsed to the ground. Strangely, no blood sprayed out.
"You're next!" Xiao Xie smiled at the other mercenaries.
Seeing Xiao Xie's smiling face, then looking at the headless corpse beside him, the mercenaries felt a chill run down their spines and collectively took a step back.
"Since you won't come over, then I'll come to you!" Though Xiao Xie still wore a smile, his words made their scalps tingle. Holding Moon Slash, he charged into the crowd like a smiling god of death.
"Ah..."
"No!"
"Run! Run!"
Boom! The doors to the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's main hall were suddenly blasted open.
"Who are you? Men! Seize him at once!" The three leaders, who had been discussing matters, were startled by the tremendous crash. Third Leader Hao Meng glared at the youth standing at the entrance and roared.
Xiao Xie picked at his ear and waved his hand impatiently. "Stop yelling. You three are the only ones left."
"What did you say?" Second Leader Gan Mu asked in shock.
"So much nonsense! I still need to visit the other two groups, so I don't have time to play with you!" Xiao Xie used Multiple Shadow Step and rushed straight at the three men. A flash of blade light swept through the hall...
Pfft! Thud! Thud! Thud! Before Xiao Yi Xian's astonished eyes, three heads shot into the air, and three headless corpses crashed to the ground. One of Green Mountain Town's Three Great Mercenary Groups, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, was erased from existence.
Holding Moon Slash, Xiao Xie carved several large words into the wall of the hall: "The killer, Xiao Xie!"
"All right, let's head to the Poisonous Snake Mercenary Group and the Sharp Sword Mercenary Group next!" After returning to the Blue Eagle's back, Xiao Xie smiled at the stunned Xiao Yi Xian.
Xiao Yi Xian studied Xiao Xie for a moment before she could not help asking, "What exactly is your Dou Qi cultivation level now?"
"I accidentally broke through earlier. I'm now a Three Star Great Dou Shi," Xiao Xie said with a smile.
Xiao Yi Xian rolled her eyes at his words. What did he mean, accidentally? It had only been a few days since they last met, yet he had gone from a Three Star Dou Shi to a Three Star Great Dou Shi. No wonder dealing with the Wolf Head Mercenary Group had been as easy as chopping melons and vegetables. In the end, Xiao Yi Xian could not hold back any longer and spat out two words, "Monster."
Xiao Yi Xian patted the Blue Eagle beneath her feet and took Xiao Xie toward the Poisonous Snake Mercenary Group and the Tiger Teeth Mercenary Group...
The next day, Green Mountain Town was thrown into an uproar, with mercenaries discussing the matter everywhere.
"Hey! Have you heard? The Three Great Mercenary Groups were wiped out!"
"I heard. Apparently, all three groups were destroyed by the same person. Does anyone know exactly what happened?"
"I know about it. The Three Great Mercenary Groups were planning to deal with Xiao Yi Xian, but they ended up being exterminated by Xiao Yi Xian's friend, Xiao Xie. Even the owner of Ten Thousand Medicines Hall was killed. How miserable!"
"Miserable? What's miserable about it? Those who kill will eventually be killed. If they hadn't coveted Xiao Yi Xian's treasures, how could they have brought such disaster upon themselves?"
"Enough talk. Let's drink!"
"Right, drink!"
After leaving Green Mountain Town, Xiao Xie and Xiao Yi Xian did not rush to cross the Monster Beast Mountain Range. Instead, under Xiao Yi Xian's guidance, they arrived at a place with exceptionally abundant energy.
Xiao Xie was no stranger to this place. It was the basin he had once reached with the herb-gathering party, where medicinal herbs grew everywhere. This time, however, guided by Xiao Yi Xian, he flew directly into the depths of the basin from above.
As they slowly descended into the depths of the basin, Xiao Xie took a deep breath of the dense energy filling the small valley. His face lit up with wild delight, and his spirits immediately surged.
"How is it? This place is great, isn't it? This Small Mountain Valley is completely isolated from the outside world. There's also thick fog covering the sky, making it extremely well hidden. If Xiao Lan hadn't accidentally flown in here once, I probably never would have discovered this extraordinary place." Seeing Xiao Xie's amazed expression, Xiao Yi Xian smiled with a trace of pride.
"It really is excellent." Xiao Xie nodded in wholehearted praise. His gaze swept across the valley blanketed in faint energy mist, and he made another delighted discovery: all kinds of precious medicinal herbs grew throughout the valley. Their fragrant scents mingled with the mist, leaving one refreshed and at ease.
"Why don't we stay here for a while? Some of the herbs I need to prepare from my Seven-Colored Poison Scripture happen to be here..." Xiao Yi Xian turned her head toward Xiao Xie, her tone carrying a hint of consultation.
"No problem." Xiao Xie agreed without hesitation. In a place so isolated from the world, with a lone man and woman together, it was perfect for nurturing their feelings. He was also planning to find an opportunity to give the Venom-Venom Fruit to Xiao Yi Xian! But he had to spend some more time with her first—too much too soon would only backfire.
Seeing Xiao Xie agree, Xiao Yi Xian nodded with a smile. She blew a bamboo whistle at the Blue Eagle, letting it fly freely, then led Xiao Xie on foot to a corner of the Small Mountain Valley. Pointing with her slender finger at a thatched hut there, she smiled. "I built this before. We'll be staying in it for the time being."
"Hehe, it may be a thatched hut, but living with a beauty should still make for pleasant days." Xiao Yan glanced at the hut, nodded, then turned to look at Xiao Yi Xian's smooth, jade-like profile and could not help teasing her with a grin.
At his words, Xiao Yi Xian's pretty face flushed slightly. She shot him an annoyed look, then waved her little fist and huffed, "Don't think you can try anything just because I'm weaker than you."
"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare." Xiao Xie hurriedly raised both hands in surrender.
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