Xiao Yan, What Are You Doing Here Too?

"Heaven-bestowed physique..."

Hearing Lu Chuan's words, Xiao Yi Xian was also overjoyed.

Since Master possessed a method to resolve the drawbacks of the Calamity Poison Body, she would be able to freely consume poison pills to grow stronger in the future.

Such a physique truly made others envious.

At that moment, Xiao Yi Xian felt somewhat fortunate.

Luckily, she had met Master. Otherwise, she truly would not have known where to go.

Before long, Xiao Yi Xian followed behind Lu Chuan and entered the true depths of the Monster Beast Mountain Range.

The terrifying aura Lu Chuan unconsciously released kept the hidden magical beasts from daring to make any rash moves.

Otherwise, upon seeing the Giant Blue Eagle, a mere first-rank magical beast, the magical beasts lurking nearby would have long since rushed out and swallowed it whole.

How could the depths of the Monster Beast Mountain Range be a place a first-rank magical beast could enter?

Xiao Yi Xian understood this principle well, and her curiosity about Lu Chuan's strength deepened.

A moment later, a spacious Cave Mansion appeared atop a mountain peak. Lu Chuan brought Xiao Yi Xian directly to its entrance.

"Master!"

Seeing Lu Chuan return, the Golden Feathered Eagle guarding the entrance immediately spoke in human language, its tone respectful.

Xiao Yi Xian, standing behind him, was instantly shocked.

This magical beast could actually speak human language—its strength had to be terrifying!

And yet, such a powerful magical beast seemed to be nothing more than Master's gatekeeper.

Just... how strong was Master?

Xiao Yi Xian gazed at Lu Chuan's tall, upright back, reverence filling her eyes.

"Follow This King inside."

After speaking to Xiao Yi Xian behind him, Lu Chuan headed toward his Cave Mansion.

Xiao Yi Xian nodded and had the Giant Blue Eagle remain outside the Cave Mansion. Without Lu Chuan's command, no magical beast would dare harm it.

"Lion King, you're back?"

Hearing footsteps approaching through the passageway, Yun Yun immediately rose to greet him. She was somewhat expectant, wondering what kind of maidservant Lu Chuan had brought back this time.

"Yun'er, this girl is named Xiao Yi Xian. From now on, she will attend to you."

Upon reaching the depths of the Cave Mansion, Lu Chuan looked at Yun Yun and introduced Xiao Yi Xian behind him.

The instant Yun Yun saw Xiao Yi Xian behind Lu Chuan, she began sizing her up.

Sensing the fresh, ethereal aura about her, Yun Yun's beautiful eyes immediately brightened, and she instantly took a liking to Xiao Yi Xian.

"What a beautiful woman!"

"Could she be Master's woman? Is she also a powerful magical beast?"

While Yun Yun was assessing Xiao Yi Xian, Xiao Yi Xian was also assessing Yun Yun.

Looking at the breathtakingly beautiful woman before her, whose temperament seemed utterly transcendent, Xiao Yi Xian inwardly marveled and likewise developed a favorable impression of her.

"Xiao Yi Xian... What a lovely name..."

Yun Yun looked at Xiao Yi Xian with a faint smile, very satisfied with the maidservant Lu Chuan had found.

"Xiao Yi Xian, this is This King's woman. In other words, she is your Mistress." Lu Chuan introduced Yun Yun to Xiao Yi Xian.

"Xiao Yi Xian greets Mistress!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian hurriedly bowed to Yun Yun with a respectful expression.

Since she was Master's woman, she would be one of Xiao Yi Xian's masters from now on. Naturally, Xiao Yi Xian did not dare be negligent.

"Xiao Yi Xian, how old are you?"

Yun Yun warmly took Xiao Yi Xian's hand and asked softly.

"Reporting to Mistress, I am eighteen this year," Xiao Yi Xian answered quietly.

"Only eighteen..."

Hearing this, Yun Yun frowned slightly. She felt Xiao Yi Xian was somewhat too young. Doing that so early, was it really...

"Forget it. Within the Empire, plenty of girls were already married by eighteen."

Shaking her head, although she was somewhat dissatisfied with Xiao Yi Xian's age and felt she was too young, Yun Yun truly liked Xiao Yi Xian and did not want to replace her with someone else.

Still, could this little girl's frail body endure the Lion King's strength?

Yun Yun pinched Xiao Yi Xian's slender arm, feeling somewhat worried.

Even she, a Dou Emperor, could barely withstand it.

Could this little girl hold up?

"Looks like I'll have to ask the Lion King to prepare more nourishing things for this little girl to take."

Yun Yun quietly made plans in her heart, feeling somewhat guilty.

Making this little girl suffer in her stead at such a young age really was unfair to her.

Naturally, Xiao Yi Xian had no idea what Yun Yun was thinking. She only felt that this Mistress was very kind. It seemed she had met good people.

Afterward, Lu Chuan arranged Xiao Yi Xian's Residence at the other end of the Cave Mansion. It had originally been the Little Amethyst Winged Lion King's Residence, but since the Little Fellow had gone with Xiao Yan and his master, Lu Chuan simply let Xiao Yi Xian move in. It would also make it easier for her to attend to Yun Yun's daily needs.

Yun Yun, meanwhile, pulled Xiao Yi Xian aside, and the two women whispered together in the Cave Mansion.

No one knew what Yun Yun had said to Xiao Yi Xian, but whenever Xiao Yi Xian ran into Lu Chuan afterward, she would blush and hastily leave.

"Master, these are the pills refined during this period."

The next day, Yao Chen and his disciple arrived at Lu Chuan's Cave Mansion and handed over more than a dozen jade bottles.

"Mm."

Lu Chuan took the jade bottles and gave them a cursory look. They contained Fifth Grade medicinal pills, along with a small number of Sixth Grade ones.

During this time, Yao Chen had already refined quite a few pills of this level for him.

"Very well done."

Lu Chuan nodded, greatly satisfied with Yao Chen's efficiency in pill refinement.

As expected of an Eight-grade Alchemist. His pill yield was truly outstanding.

"If you run out of medicinal ingredients, tell This King. You can also have the Golden Eagle take you into the Monster Beast Mountain Range to search for them yourselves," Lu Chuan instructed Yao Chen.

"Yes, Master."

Yao Chen cupped his hands, then glanced at Xiao Yan beside him before speaking to Lu Chuan.

"Master, this old man has a request."

Lu Chuan said indifferently, "Go ahead."

Yao Chen was highly valuable, so Lu Chuan did not mind granting him a few reasonable requests.

"This old man begs Master to allow Xiao Yan to cultivate in front of your Cave Mansion." Yao Chen directly stated his request. It was actually on Xiao Yan's behalf.

Hearing this, Lu Chuan glanced at him in surprise, then looked at Xiao Yan beside him.

It seemed this kid Xiao Yan was still quite obsessed with improving his cultivation.

Lu Chuan understood that the master and disciple had discovered that, because of the Seven-Colored Lotus, the natural energy within his Cave Mansion was exceptionally dense.

If Xiao Yan cultivated at the entrance of the Cave Mansion, his cultivation speed would undoubtedly be several times faster than outside.

"Fine, no problem. This King permits it."

"But don't forget your daily pill-refining tasks."

Lu Chuan agreed without hesitation. Xiao Yan was bound by a Soul Contract and could be considered one of his own. Lu Chuan was more than happy to see his strength increase.

"Thank you, Master." Xiao Yan was immediately overjoyed upon receiving Lu Chuan's permission.

Just then, Xiao Yi Xian walked in carrying a basket of fruit. When she saw Xiao Yan inside the cave, she froze slightly and asked in astonishment, "Xiao Yan, why are you here too?"