This Life, I Won't Let You Be Alone Again

High in the sky, Xiao Yan trod on empty air. Borrowing Yao Lao's vast Soul Power, every step he took upon the void carried him several miles away in the next instant.

Sensing Xiao Yan's terrifying speed, Yao Lao, hidden within the ring, could not help but sigh in admiration.

Even though it was borrowed external power, Xiao Yan could still wield the power of space with such ease.

Though he appeared to be taking a leisurely stroll, his speed was something many Dou Zong experts might not achieve even after using Movement Technique Dou Skills.

Moreover, Xiao Yan's expenditure of power was exceedingly slight. Even after traveling over a thousand miles, the consumption of Yao Lao's Soul Power had been negligible.

"My disciple really seems to have reached the Dou Emperor realm before."

While marveling at Xiao Yan's immense strength, Yao Lao felt increasingly delighted.

The stronger Xiao Yan was, the greater the chance of reviving him and avenging him. Perhaps after Xiao Yan Became Emperor in the future, he might even earn the illustrious title of an emperor's teacher.

"Once I'm revived, I must have this brat show off before those old fellows at the Alchemist Tower and blind their dog eyes."

As he marveled at his own good fortune, Yao Lao smugly thought to himself.

Yet in the few moments he spent thinking, Xiao Yan's figure had begun slowly descending from the sky. In the blink of an eye, the outline of a small town appeared in his sight.

Looking at that familiar outline of the town, as well as a basin in the distance, Xiao Yan's lips curved into a gentle smile.

In his previous life, it was here that he had met that girl with such a tragic fate. Thinking of that solitary figure in white, tenderness rose in his heart.

"Sorry. In this life, I won't let you be alone again."

With two more light taps upon the void, Xiao Yan silently appeared at the entrance to the town.

There were sparse figures moving about at the town entrance, yet no one noticed that a black-clad youth had appeared there at some unknown time.

Gazing at the massive blue stone stele at the entrance engraved with the three words "Green Mountain Town," the nostalgia in Xiao Yan's smile deepened. He stepped forward and began walking into the town.

As he gradually ventured deeper, the flow of people in town became denser, while the clamor around him grew increasingly lively.

The Monster Mountain Range stretched almost endlessly, spanning nearly half the Northwest Continent. It was rich in resources, nurturing countless magical beasts and all manner of miraculous medicinal herbs, even Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

Such a treasure land was filled with countless dangers, but it also gave birth to all kinds of opportunities and wealth.

Therefore, nearly every place near the Monster Mountain Range suitable for human habitation had developed a similar magical beast town.

Green Mountain Town was naturally no exception.

Within this town, the most common sight was mercenaries who lived with their blades at their throats all year round.

These fellows who constantly roamed the edge of life and death loved nothing more than wolfing down meat and drinking wine by the bowl, openly discussing which women in town had the most flavor, where the strongest liquor could be found, and which magical beasts were the fiercest...

Rather than finding the mercenaries' clamor irritating, Xiao Yan found it exceptionally pleasant.

In his previous life, it was from here that he had truly begun walking the path toward becoming strong.

Walking along the bluestone-paved streets and feeling the ancient traces of time upon the town, Xiao Yan passed through several alleys before finally arriving before a medicine shop.

Above the largest medicine shop in Green Mountain Town were three incomparably familiar words—"Ten Thousand Medicines Shop"!

Upon seeing those three words, even Xiao Yan's state of mind rippled slightly, and a trace of impatience rose in his heart.

He quickened his pace slightly and walked to the entrance of the Ten Thousand Medicines Shop. Looking at the absent-minded shop assistant, a gentle smile hung on his lips.

"Shopkeeper, may I ask whether Xiao Yi Xian is here?"

The moment his words fell, several mercenaries buying medicine nearby turned around.

They gave Xiao Yan unfriendly looks, but upon discovering that he was merely a young boy with an immature face, they turned back again.

In their eyes, a child of this age presumably posed no threat.

The mercenaries thought so, and naturally, so did the medicine shop assistant. He curled his lips slightly.

"She isn't here. So what?"

From his manner, it was clear that he did not take the half-grown youth before him seriously.

"She isn't here? Then, may I ask where she went?"

Xiao Yan was left somewhat speechless by the fellow's response, but he was in a good mood at the moment and patiently asked another question.

"Probably out gathering herbs. So what?"

Forget it. Looking like a child right now, it's only natural for this guy to look down on me. There's no need to quibble with him.

Xiao Yan raised his brows slightly, drew a deep breath, and suppressed the flicker of anger rising in his heart before asking again.

"Can you tell me when she'll return?"

"Don't know. So what?"

Seeing Xiao Yan's youthful appearance and that he was not buying anything, the assistant grew even more impatient.

"Kid, if you're not buying anything, hurry home. You're so young and tender-skinned—be careful those big men don't abduct you."

As he spoke, he impatiently waved his hand.

Seeing the fellow's disdainful, snobbish expression, Xiao Yan finally felt a trace of anger rise within him.

Having occupied a lofty position for so many years, it had been a long time since anyone had spoken to him this way.

Besides, even someone with a good temper would feel a little angry at such a perfunctory attitude.

His right hand flashed out swiftly, and at a speed no one could see clearly, he slapped the assistant across the face.

"So what? This Emperor is rewarding you with a slap so you can learn some manners!"

The force was just right—enough to leave the assistant dazed without harming his brain. He spun twice on the spot before coming to a stop.

After being briefly stunned by the slap, the assistant's eyes gradually turned red.

Being slapped into such a state by a youth had utterly humiliated him today.

At once, Dou Qi surged from his entire body. He was actually a Dou Zhe as well.

"Brat, I'll break your dog legs today!"

The medicine shop assistant roared, grabbed a short staff, and was about to attack Xiao Yan. The mercenaries beside them showed no sympathy whatsoever. Instead, they all folded their arms, looking eager to watch the spectacle.

At that critical moment, a soft voice quietly rang out.

"Qin Cao, stop first!"

The gentle yet ethereal voice caused the assistant named Qin Cao to pause in surprise. Then, he actually stopped his attack for the moment.

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Xiao Yan abruptly turned around and looked toward the woman in white walking out from the crowd of mercenaries.

The woman wore a pale white dress. Her beauty was not as peerless as Xun'er's, but her ethereal temperament and gentle features gave her a unique charm of her own.

Of course, what drew the eye most was her slender willow waist, rare among ten thousand. Combined with her ethereal, gentle temperament, it truly made one want to pull her fiercely into one's embrace.

"Little brother, did you come to the Ten Thousand Medicines Shop looking for me? Is there something you need?"

Looking at the young man whose face was still immature yet whose black eyes carried a mysterious air, the woman could not help feeling curious. She smiled gently.

"Xiao Yi Xian."

Looking at her beautiful, gentle face, even more youthful than when they had first met in his memories, the softness in Xiao Yan's smile grew warmer.

"I came to take you home."