Little Mountain Valley

The night deepened, inside Xiao Yi Xian's boudoir at Myriad Medicine Pavilion.

An amorous atmosphere seemed to be developing in an indescribable direction amidst Mo Lin's "frank" confession and Xiao Yi Xian's coy, half-hearted protests.

Mo Lin felt the softness of the delicate body in his arms and her increasingly rapid breaths, his heart inevitably stirring with desire.

He lowered his head, intending to kiss her alluring red lips that were so close, while his hands began to roam her body unceremoniously.

However, just as his lips were about to touch that softness, Xiao Yi Xian, like a startled fawn, abruptly turned her head and pushed him away with all her might!

"No!" Xiao Yi Xian's pretty face flushed, her breath coming in short gasps, her beautiful eyes filled with a mixture of panic and resolve. She quickly sat up from the bed, tidying her slightly disheveled clothes. "You... you should go back tonight! I... I'm not ready yet! Besides... you still smell like someone else!"

By the end, her tone was tinged with jealousy and petulance.

Mo Lin was taken aback by the push. Seeing Xiao Yi Xian's flushed, annoyed, yet resolute expression, he knew that tonight's "good time" was likely over.

He touched his nose, a helpless, wry smile appearing on his face. "Alright, alright, I'll listen to you. I'll leave now."

He was quite decisive, knowing he couldn't force it. He smoothly rolled off the bed.

Seeing him agree so readily, Xiao Yi Xian was somewhat surprised. She looked at him with complicated eyes and said softly, "You... you should go back to the guest room arranged for you first. Tomorrow... I'll find you tomorrow."

"Okay, then get some rest early." Mo Lin smiled, said no more, and then leaped gracefully out the window, his figure disappearing into the night.

Watching Mo Lin's retreating back, Xiao Yi Xian finally let out a long sigh, slumping softly onto the bed, her heart still pounding rapidly.

She touched her burning cheeks, feeling both shy and annoyed, mixed with a trace of indescribable disappointment.

That scoundrel, she loved and hated him!

Meanwhile, Mo Lin, "driven" out of the boudoir, walked alone down the quiet corridor. The night breeze blew, and his amorous thoughts faded, leaving him feeling somewhat bored.

Returning to the guest room, which was tidy but far less cozy than Xiao Yi Xian's, he had no desire to sleep and instead went out into the courtyard.

The moonlight was like water, spilling onto the bluestone slabs. With a thought, Mo Lin summoned an ice crystal longsword, fully condensed from extreme icy Fighting Energy, into his hand.

Since there was nothing else to do, he might as well practice his swordplay!

He recalled Yun Yun's peerless sword strike and the Snow Emperor's memory of an imperial sword that could freeze everything. Feeling inspired, he began to practice.

The ice sword drew profound arcs under the moonlight, exuding a chilling aura. His movements were swift and agile, dispelling some of the gloom in his heart.

He didn't realize that his late-night sword practice was being observed by the owner of Myriad Medicine Hall, who had gotten up for a drink.

The owner saw Mo Lin's exquisite swordsmanship and imposing aura. Recalling the terrifying rumors heard vaguely during the day about this young man and the annihilation of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, combined with Xiao Yi Xian's special attitude towards him, he was instantly drenched in a cold sweat, fearing that any slight oversight might bring disaster.

Therefore, after Mo Lin finished practicing, the owner of Myriad Medicine Hall rushed over personally, a fawning smile plastered on his face, insisting that Mo Lin move into the best, most spacious, and most luxurious private courtyard in Myriad Medicine Hall. His words were earnest, almost pleading.

Mo Lin, annoyed by the disturbance and realizing the guest room was indeed rather ordinary, went along with it.

The new residence was indeed luxurious and comfortable, and Mo Lin was happy to enjoy it.

He had expected Xiao Yi Xian to be angry about last night and to give him the cold shoulder for a few days. To his surprise, the very next morning, just as dawn broke, Xiao Yi Xian arrived at his new courtyard.

"Hey, lazybones, get up!" Xiao Yi Xian pushed open the door and shouted irritably at Mo Lin, who was still sleeping soundly on the soft, large bed.

She was wearing a neat, light purple fitted outfit today, which accentuated her graceful figure, making her look heroic and spirited.

Mo Lin groggily opened his eyes. Seeing Xiao Yi Xian, he rubbed his eyes and sat up, smiling. "So early? Aren't you mad at me anymore?"

Xiao Yi Xian rolled her eyes, a blush briefly crossing her face, but she didn't answer. Instead, she said directly, "Stop joking! Get up quickly, I'm taking you somewhere."

Seeing her serious expression, Mo Lin stopped joking and quickly got up to wash.

They went into the courtyard. Xiao Yi Xian took out a bamboo whistle from her embrace and blew a gentle wisp of sound.

Soon, a clear eagle cry echoed from the sky. A majestic blue giant eagle, quite impressive in size, broke through the clouds and dived down, landing steadily in the courtyard. It affectionately nuzzled Xiao Yi Xian's hand with its head. It was her companion, a first-tier Mo Beast, the Blue Eagle.

"Let's go." Xiao Yi Xian leaped onto the eagle's back first and extended her hand to Mo Lin.

Mo Lin took her soft hand, used the leverage to leap onto the eagle's back, and naturally sat behind her, his arms encircling her slender and springy waist.

Xiao Yi Xian's body stiffened slightly, but this time she didn't push him away. She only said softly, "Hold on tight."

The Blue Eagle flapped its wings, carrying the two of them into the sky, flying towards the depths of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

After flying for about half an hour, the Blue Eagle began to descend, passing through a thick layer of mist. The scene before them suddenly opened up.

Below was a secluded valley surrounded by steep cliffs. The valley was lush and green, shrouded in mist, like a paradise.

The Blue Eagle landed slowly in the valley.

As soon as his feet touched the soft ground, Mo Lin couldn't help but take a deep breath!

Instantly, a dense, almost palpable world energy, mixed with the refreshing scent of medicinal herbs, surged into his lungs, invigorating his spirit. All the pores on his body seemed to expand!

"Such dense energy! This place..." Mo Lin's face lit up with ecstatic joy, his eyes scanning this secluded little world with burning intensity.

"How is it? Nice place, isn't it?" Xiao Yi Xian looked at Mo Lin's astonished expression and chuckled a little triumphantly. "This small valley is completely isolated from the outside. The sky is covered by natural dense fog, making it extremely hidden. If Xiao Lan hadn't accidentally stumbled in, I probably wouldn't have discovered this wondrous place."

"More than nice! It's a treasure trove for cultivation!" Mo Lin praised endlessly. His gaze swept across the valley, and he was pleasantly surprised again to find that not only was the energy abundant, but all sorts of rare medicinal herbs, rarely seen in the outside world, were growing there. They were colorful and vibrant, and a strange medicinal fragrance permeated the air, making one feel refreshed and at ease.

"Shall we stay here for a while?" Xiao Yi Xian turned her head to look at Mo Lin, her tone suggesting a proposal. "The herbs needed to concoct some of the medicines in my Seven-Colored Poison Scripture are all here... and it's very safe here, suitable for quiet cultivation."

"No problem!" Mo Lin agreed without hesitation.

Such an excellent place for cultivation was rare and precious. He was even contemplating using this opportunity to restart his experiments on the Yin Yang reversal of ice and fire!

Although the valley was isolated and travel required the help of the Blue Eagle, Mo Lin wasn't worried; he had his own trump cards.

Seeing Mo Lin agree, Xiao Yi Xian nodded with a smile, blew a bamboo whistle at the Blue Eagle, and let it fly freely to forage.

Then, she led Mo Lin on foot to a secluded corner of the small valley. She pointed with her slender finger at a simple yet sturdy thatched hut and said with a smile, "I built this when I came here to gather herbs before. We'll be staying here temporarily for the time being."

Mo Lin's gaze swept over the simple but clean and tidy thatched hut. He then looked at Xiao Yi Xian, who was more beautiful than any flower beside him. A mischievous smile tugged at the corner of his lips as he teased, "Heh heh, even though it's a humble thatched hut, living with a beauty makes it a paradise. These days will surely be as blissful as living among immortals!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian's pretty face flushed with color once more. She glared at him indignantly but didn't retort. Instead, she turned and walked towards the thatched hut to start tidying up.

Sunlight filtered through the mist above the valley, casting onto her graceful figure and painting a serene and beautiful picture.

Mo Lin watched her silhouette, feeling the abundant energy in the valley, his heart filled with anticipation.