Too Much Poison!

Xiao Yi Xian glanced back at Mu She's ugly face, his eyes still wide open in death. Not a ripple stirred in her heart as she silently followed behind Gu Fei back to her room.

In the night, the Ten Thousand Medicines Shop was deathly silent. Boss Yao's death had yet to be discovered.

Xiao Yi Xian lay back on her fragrant bed with a faint smile, secretly glancing at the youth seated quietly beside it.

His face was incredibly reassuring, and the occasional smile he revealed made him seem very easygoing.

He seemed like an entirely different person from the Gu Fei who had expressionlessly, efficiently killed Boss Yao and Mu She moments earlier.

Yet Xiao Yi Xian felt warmth fill her heart. Someone was protecting her.

This time, Gu Fei had killed so many people in Green Mountain Town to help Xiao Yi Xian.

And they were far from insignificant figures.

One was Boss Yao, the owner of the Ten Thousand Medicines Shop, who had dealings with many people in ordinary times.

The other was even the leader of Green Mountain Town's most renowned and strongest mercenary group—the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's two-star Dou Master, Mu She!

Xiao Yi Xian was intelligent and perceptive, so she naturally understood that she likely would no longer be able to live the peaceful life she had longed for in Green Mountain Town.

If she insisted on staying in Green Mountain Town afterward, without Gu Fei's protection, she feared every step would be difficult.

Thus, when Gu Fei turned to look at her and casually asked, "Xiao Yi Xian, what do you plan to do next?"

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Yi Xian smiled, her eyes curving into crescents. "As for me, I want to live for a while in the Small Mountain Valley I discovered before."

Gu Fei did not press further. Since Xiao Yi Xian had already made up her mind, there was no need for him to worry too much over her.

Then, Xiao Yi Xian jumped off the bed, walked to the window, and blew a whistle.

Gu Fei sharply heard the sound of wings beating fiercely in the distance. The sound drew closer and closer before finally slowing and landing outside the window.

A crisp tapping sound rang out. Xiao Yi Xian pushed open the window, revealing a Blue Eagle perched on the open ground outside, its lively eyes looking toward them.

Xiao Yi Xian nimbly climbed out the window and walked up to the massive Blue Eagle.

The Blue Eagle lowered its head to glance at her, then leaned against Xiao Yi Xian with great gentleness and affection.

Xiao Yi Xian tilted her head and stroked its smooth, soft feathers, prompting a clear cry from it.

"This is my magical beast pet, Blue Eagle. It's a first-rank flying magical beast."

Noticing Gu Fei's gaze, Xiao Yi Xian explained.

Blue Eagles were quite common in the Monster Mountain Range, but Xiao Yi Xian must have put in considerable effort to tame one.

Xiao Yi Xian hesitated in place for a moment before turning to Gu Fei and asking haltingly, "Big Brother Gu Fei... could you... could you accompany me there?"

Xiao Yi Xian pleaded.

It was not that she feared danger. Rather, an inexplicable reluctance filled her heart, and in a moment of impulsiveness, she made the request.

Xiao Yi Xian developed anticipation. Emotion Value +100

Gu Fei pretended to ponder for a long while. Only under Xiao Yi Xian's expectant gaze did he slowly agree, giving a light nod.

Xiao Yi Xian developed joy. Emotion Value +100

Xiao Yi Xian revealed a faint smile and climbed onto the Blue Eagle's broad back first.

Afterward, although Gu Fei had the ability to fly, he no longer flew on his own.

A moment later, Gu Fei stepped onto the Blue Eagle's back after Xiao Yi Xian.

Once the Blue Eagle confirmed that they were both seated securely, it flapped its wings and slowly rose into the sky.

The experience high in the air was rather interesting. No matter how composed Xiao Yi Xian usually was, she was still only a young girl. She was extremely excited as she leaned over to look down at the distant ground.

"Big Brother Gu Fei, that's my favorite shop to visit!"

"I know, I know. Be careful."

Though there was plenty of room on the Blue Eagle's back, Gu Fei sat very close to Xiao Yi Xian, afraid that if she moved around too much, she might accidentally fall off later.

The moment Xiao Yi Xian turned her head, her lips brushed across Gu Fei's cheek.

Her whole body trembled. Only then did she realize what she had just done, and her face instantly flushed crimson.

The gesture also gave Gu Fei a strange, indescribable feeling for a moment. Neither of them said a word.

Xiao Yi Xian developed shyness. Emotion Value +100

After that, Xiao Yi Xian behaved herself much more.

Not long afterward, the Blue Eagle flew over the edge of the Monster Mountain Range and arrived at a basin.

This basin was the place where the Ten Thousand Medicines Shop's herb-gathering party had last hired a group of mercenaries to gather medicinal herbs.

However, the Blue Eagle was heading toward the deepest part of the basin. That place was shrouded in mist year-round, and from so far away, Gu Fei could only vaguely make out a little of its outline.

The Blue Eagle slowly descended into the depths of the basin, where the Small Mountain Valley was unexpectedly filled with dense energy.

Gu Fei was somewhat pleasantly surprised.

Although the energy there was not as rich as that of the Gu Realm, it was far stronger than outside.

Xiao Yi Xian developed pride. Emotion Value +100

"How is it, Brother Gu Fei? This place is nice, isn't it? This Small Mountain Valley is completely cut off from the outside, and thick fog covers the sky above, making it extremely well-hidden. If I hadn't stumbled in here by chance, I probably wouldn't have discovered this extraordinary place either."

Seeing the pleasant surprise on Gu Fei's face, Xiao Yi Xian smiled prettily, a little smug.

"It is indeed not bad." Gu Fei nodded.

Next, Xiao Yi Xian led Gu Fei to a grass-thatched hut.

It was where she had stayed temporarily when she first came here. Gu Fei did not mind and gladly moved in.

Having come to this peaceful place filled with abundant energy, Gu Fei relaxed somewhat and spent some time with Xiao Yi Xian enjoying its unique tranquility.

There was no one in this Small Mountain Valley, only the creatures of nature.

However, early the next morning, Gu Fei discovered that Xiao Yi Xian had not come out for a long time.

Concerned, he knocked on the thatched cottage's door. When no one answered, he pushed it open directly.

Smoke swirled inside. Gu Fei narrowed his eyes as a large amount of poisonous gas drifted out.

Gu Fei could not help but sigh and shake his head helplessly.

"Looks like she still chose this path!"

This poisonous gas was lethal to others, but it had no effect on Gu Fei. With a light sweep of his sleeve, he walked straight inside.

The smoke in the room gradually dispersed, revealing Xiao Yi Xian lying on the bed with her eyes tightly shut. Her expression was quite pained, her brows furrowed.

Her originally rosy, pretty face had taken on a strange seven-colored hue.

After briefly checking Xiao Yi Xian's condition, Gu Fei understood that her life was not in danger.

Her cultivation was simply too low, and she had consumed too much poison at once. This silly girl could not digest it all.

"Looks like I'll have to watch over you for a while..."

Gu Fei sat cross-legged beside her, quietly guarding Xiao Yi Xian as he waited for her to wake naturally.

He could have forcibly awakened Xiao Yi Xian, but that would likely harm her body.

Although Xiao Yi Xian's life was not in danger this time, Gu Fei continued to keep a close watch on her condition, afraid that some other accident might occur.