First Meeting with Xiao Yi Xian!

Green Mountain Town was located in the Northeast Province of the Jia Ma Empire, almost right next to the Monster Mountain Range.

With Gu Fei's speed, he arrived there in less than a week. In the meantime, he had also refined the Sea Heart Flame.

"Green Mountain Town also seems to be called Monster Town."

Gu Fei looked at the bustling, lively town before him and murmured softly.

Since Green Mountain Town was close to the Monster Mountain Range, it should have been somewhat dangerous.

After all, magical beasts did not really distinguish between human territory. Green Mountain Town was prosperous and lively, with abundant cultivation resources, so powerful magical beasts ought to occasionally come and raid it.

However, numerous mercenary groups led by the Three Great Mercenary Groups were stationed here, each with over a hundred members. While accepting missions, they also protected the peace of Green Mountain Town.

Though a small number of mercenaries could hardly be called good people, most regarded Green Mountain Town as their home and naturally protected it well.

Taking a stroll around here was not a bad choice either.

Walking through the streets of Green Mountain Town and looking at the dazzling array of shops around him, Gu Fei stroked his chin.

He wandered about aimlessly, and before long, arrived at a pharmacy called the Ten Thousand Medicines Shop.

The pharmacy was lavishly decorated, with a faint medicinal fragrance drifting through its interior. It looked quite impressive.

Several tall, burly mercenaries stood guard at the entrance, presumably hired by the owner as guards.

Although Green Mountain Town was generally orderly, thieves and pickpockets were unavoidable. These mercenaries were there to deal with them.

Gu Fei glanced around the Ten Thousand Medicines Shop and carefully inhaled the faint medicinal scent in the air, a trace of delight appearing on his face.

He had found it.

At the same time, a purple-haired young woman entered through the shop's entrance.

Her light footsteps drew closer and closer, and Gu Fei instinctively turned around at the sound.

The woman wore a pale white dress. Though her features could not be considered breathtakingly beautiful, she was still a rare beauty.

Her gently smiling face carried a fresh, ethereal air. That distinctive temperament greatly enhanced her charm.

Her willow-like waist, slender enough to fit in one hand, was bound by a green sash. It was the most delicate and slender waist Gu Fei had ever seen on a woman.

At this moment, Gu Fei was not clad in black robes as he had been in the Black-Corner Region. He had long since changed into the attire of a refined young master, handsome and dashing.

Though he had perfectly concealed his aura, his distinctive bearing was still exceptionally eye-catching.

At a glance, Gu Fei was the most attention-grabbing person in the entire pharmacy.

Although his clothes were not particularly luxurious and his aura indicated that his strength was not at the peak, he possessed a unique charm that made people unable to resist taking another look at him.

The youth stood tall and straight, his upright posture making it clear at a glance that he was a wealthy young master from some noble clan.

He was nothing like those crude mercenaries active in Green Mountain Town, who lived with their blades at their throats.

"Young Master, are you looking for medicinal herbs?"

Xiao Yi Xian wore a faint smile as she stepped forward and asked.

Her purple eyes looked at Gu Fei with a smile, while her slender hands remained hidden within her sleeves.

Even though Gu Fei was not one to be swayed by beauty, his tone still softened somewhat.

From the ethereal temperament and elegant, tranquil beauty of the purple-haired young woman before him, Gu Fei had already guessed that she was Xiao Yi Xian.

So he began asking about medicinal herbs.

"I need medicinal herbs such as Blood Lotus Essence and Ice Heart Flame Grass."

Although Xiao Yi Xian was well versed in medicinal theory and could treat illnesses and save people, she had always remained in the small Green Mountain Town, so her knowledge was truly limited.

The medicinal herbs Gu Fei mentioned were all uncommon. Hearing of them so suddenly, Xiao Yi Xian did not immediately know what Blood Lotus Essence was.

Xiao Yi Xian felt confused. Emotion Value +90

A hint of embarrassment appeared in her beautiful eyes, and her face reddened slightly at her own lack of knowledge.

Hearing the system prompt, Gu Fei understood. He took the initiative to clear up Xiao Yi Xian's confusion, sparing her the embarrassment.

"This Blood Lotus Essence is a medicinal herb somewhat more potent than Coptis Essence."

She had heard of Coptis Essence, but Blood Lotus Essence was even more potent than it?

Xiao Yi Xian paused, then nodded and continued listening to Gu Fei.

Seeing her nod, Gu Fei continued.

"The moment I entered this pharmacy, I could already smell the scent of Blood Lotus Essence. It's quite strong."

Seeing that Xiao Yi Xian was still somewhat at a loss, Gu Fei did not wish to embarrass the beauty and took the initiative to walk toward the source of the scent.

He took several steps forward and carefully surveyed the area.

Very quickly, Gu Fei found it in an inconspicuous corner of the pharmacy.

Gu Fei picked up the Blood Lotus Essence, walked back, and displayed it in his palm for Xiao Yi Xian to see.

"This is it."

The Blood Lotus Essence looked almost identical to Coptis Essence, except it carried a faint reddish tint.

Though it was only a small piece, its fragrance was rich and intense. Xiao Yi Xian took a gentle sniff and immediately felt refreshed, a glimmer appearing in her eyes.

Xiao Yi Xian felt admiration. Emotion Value +90

Just as expected, seeing Gu Fei's extensive knowledge of medicinal herbs and his uniquely keen perception...

Xiao Yi Xian could not help feeling a trace of admiration for this handsome young man.

Green Mountain Town was not large, and Xiao Yi Xian had not encountered many sons of wealthy families.

Yet those young masters would come every few days to the place where she treated and saved people, bothering her with claims that they wished to marry her at any cost.

Xiao Yi Xian naturally found them annoying, but her temperament was gentle, and she could not bring herself to say anything too harsh.

So she could only ignore them.

Still, her disgust for those useless young masters grew a little deeper.

Now, although Gu Fei's clothes and appearance were somewhat plainer than those young masters', his strength far surpassed theirs.

Fine sparks of light flickered in Xiao Yi Xian's eyes as she looked at Gu Fei with admiration.

"Young master, are you an alchemist?"

Xiao Yi Xian asked unconsciously.

After all, a unique sensitivity to medicinal herbs and a wealth of knowledge were essential abilities for an alchemist.

"Yes."

There was no need for Gu Fei to hide this.

He nodded and answered.

Xiao Yi Xian smiled in delight.

"Young master, you really are an alchemist!"

Xiao Yi Xian felt admiration. Emotion Value +100

Xiao Yi Xian sighed, her eyes shining even brighter.

She was rather excited, and a faint blush rose on her face.

Xiao Yi Xian felt excitement. Emotion Value +80

Everyone in Green Mountain Town knew that the famed Xiao Yi Xian had always dreamed of becoming an alchemist.

Her gentle and kind nature made many injured people seek her out for treatment, and she was exceptionally skilled at healing and saving lives.

That was how she came to be known as the "Little Doctor Fairy."

Whenever a powerful alchemist came to Green Mountain Town, Xiao Yi Xian would always seek their guidance.

But unfortunately, her attributes were unsuitable for becoming an alchemist. Xiao Yi Xian could only settle for the next best thing and become a physician who healed the wounded and saved lives.

Physicians could only prepare things like medicinal powders; they could not refine pills with powerful effects.