Xun'er Returns to Wutan City!

Wutan City, Xiao Family.

By now, quite some time had passed since Xiao Yan left to gain experience.

Before he left, with Yao Lao's help, he had left the Xiao Family with a large number of medicinal pills and seized control of the largest marketplace.

The Xiao Family, meanwhile, had been like parched land receiving sweet rain. Their past of being trampled underfoot had driven them to desperately crave strength.

Using the vast number of medicinal pills Xiao Yan had provided, they had undoubtedly soared to become Wutan City's foremost great clan.

Today, everyone suddenly discovered that Xun'er, who had left the family a year ago, had returned.

As Xun'er returned to the Xiao Family, the news spread rapidly.

Xun'er hurried to the Xiao Family.

"Uncle Xiao!"

Upon seeing Xiao Zhan, she remained as polite as ever, respectfully greeting Xiao Yan's father.

After Xiao Zhan smiled faintly and indicated that she need not stand on ceremony, Xun'er immediately raised her head and anxiously asked, "Uncle Xiao, where has Brother Xiao Yan gone?"

Xiao Zhan fell silent for a moment before saying, "Yan'er has been away gaining experience for quite some time."

She had no time for further reminiscing or pleasantries. After quickly thanking Xiao Zhan, she lifted her skirts and rose, immediately intending to search for Xiao Yan.

This time, Xun'er had secretly slipped out of the Gu Clan accompanied not only by Ling Ying, an eight-star Dou Emperor, but also by a Dou Zong expert of the Gu Clan who was following her in secret.

After all, Xun'er was Gu Yuan's precious daughter. As the clan leader, how could he possibly fail to notice even the slightest disturbance within the Gu Realm?

The moment Xun'er planned to sneak away, he received the news.

His daughter had grown up; he could not control her for her entire life. Once a bird's wings gradually filled out, it needed skies in which to fly.

Gu Yuan silently sighed and ultimately chose to let her go, but how could he possibly refrain from sending people to watch over Xun'er's safety?

Thus, Ling Ying and another Dou Zong expert were dispatched to follow Xun'er.

Moreover, should Xun'er encounter a life-or-death crisis and find herself in a desperate situation, as long as she had one second to struggle, she could crush the Space Jade Slip she carried and summon Gu Yuan from the distant Gu Realm.

Gu Yuan had put considerable effort into this daughter, hoping only that she would grow up safely in the end.

Gu Yuan silently watched Xun'er's departing figure and let out a long sigh.

On this side, after making some inquiries, Xun'er quickly learned of Xiao Yan's whereabouts.

After pondering for a moment, she decided to head toward the Monster Mountain Range with Ling Ying to search for Xiao Yan.

Monster Mountain Range.

By this time, Gu Fei and Xiao Yi Xian's group had already gathered quite a few medicinal herbs.

Although Gu Fei's Storage Ring still had plenty of room, there were no longer any herbs here that he needed.

"Big Brother Gu Fei, we..."

Xiao Yi Xian looked at Gu Fei. Before she could finish speaking, Gu Fei nodded.

She then told the mercenaries that they were preparing to head down the mountain.

However, her beautiful eyes were filled with worry, and her brows were tightly furrowed.

Xiao Yi Xian had developed worry. Emotion Value +100

With the system's help, Gu Fei naturally noticed that something was wrong with Xiao Yi Xian's state, but he did not say anything.

Xiao Yi Xian was rather absentminded. As she walked, she did not even notice when Gu Fei stopped ahead of her, only snapping back to her senses after bumping headfirst into his solid back.

Her brows remained unrelaxed, and her entire presence seemed weighed down.

Gu Fei stared at her for a moment, then shook his head.

The reason Xiao Yi Xian was so worried was that, during breaks from gathering herbs, she had already read through the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture she had obtained from the cave beneath the cliff.

When she saw the four words "Woeful Poison Body" at the beginning of one page, her heart sank slightly. An inexplicable feeling told her that if she finished reading it, she would regret it.

Yet Xiao Yi Xian pressed her lips together and continued reading.

After finishing the entire Seven-Colored Poison Scripture, she learned that she possessed the Woeful Poison Body.

Xiao Yi Xian could sense that her Woeful Poison Body's seal had yet to be lifted, so she did her best to persuade herself not to overthink things.

Right now, the matter of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group was clearly more important.

This time, Gu Fei had killed Mu Li, the young leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group. Although he had left behind no witnesses whatsoever, the surviving mercenaries did not have the courage to return and speak of it.

However, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group might very well connect the matter to her. After all, Gu Fei was visiting for the first time and, logically speaking, should not have had any conflict with Mu Li.

Most of the remaining mercenaries were weaker than Mu Li and could not possibly have killed him, while the few who were stronger than him could not afford to provoke the Wolf Head Mercenary Group.

Therefore, if they gave it careful thought, they might suspect Xiao Yi Xian.

If Xiao Yi Xian returned to Green Mountain Town, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group would likely not let her go.

Although Gu Fei was strong, he... probably would not remain in a small place like Green Mountain Town.

Xiao Yi Xian's clear violet eyes were filled with worry.

Xiao Yi Xian felt worried. Emotion Value +100

Gu Feiyang sighed. Of course, he could see Xiao Yi Xian's concern.

It was impossible to wait for Xiao Yi Xian to come to terms with it herself, because this girl always loved to overthink things.

Gu Feiyang stepped forward and softly asked, "Xiao Yi Xian, are you worried that once we return to Green Mountain Town, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group will retaliate against us?"

His expression was gentle as his gaze remained fixed on Xiao Yi Xian. She hesitated for a moment.

"Yes, Young Master. You may not know this, but the Wolf Head Mercenary Group is the strongest mercenary group in all of Green Mountain Town. Their young leader has died, so the mercenary group will never let this go. Besides, Mu Li was the leader's son."

Xiao Yi Xian nodded, readily admitting it.

Xiao Yi Xian was deeply worried. The Wolf Head Mercenary Group was ruthless in its methods; anyone who offended them never came to a good end.

Now that their young leader had died for no apparent reason, their revenge would be even more terrifying.

Gu Feiyang smiled and said calmly, "There is no need to worry. Rest assured, I will deal with every last bit of trouble cleanly."

"Next, I will appear to leave first, but I will actually remain in Green Mountain Town for a few days in secret. If anyone tries to harm you, I will take care of them all."

Gu Feiyang paused.

"You only need to be Xiao Yi Xian. Leave everything else to me."

Xiao Yi Xian felt moved. Emotion Value +100

Xiao Yi Xian stared blankly at Gu Feiyang. The confidence in his voice made a warm current rise in her heart, filling her with a sense of security.

Gu Feiyang looked down at the purple-haired, purple-eyed girl. Her eyes were quick to well up, and a faint mist had gathered in them, as though she were about to cry.

In Green Mountain Town, everyone respected Xiao Yi Xian, but no one had ever told her: You only need to be Xiao Yi Xian. Leave everything else to me.

Xiao Yi Xian's throat tightened, and the long-lost feeling of her heart racing returned once more.

Xiao Yi Xian felt admiration. Emotion Value +100

She said nothing more. Her expression merely became much calmer as she followed behind Gu Feiyang down the mountain.