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As Xiao Jin walked over with a smile, the mercenaries all backed away in fright. Xiao Jin pushed through the crowd and came before Xiao Yi Xian. "It's settled. What now? Are you coming home with me?" Xiao Yi Xian blushed. "Who said I'm going home with you?" With so many people watching, she felt a little embarrassed about going home with a young man. She had also noticed the fear on the surrounding mercenaries' faces. Their fear of such an unfathomable ability was understandable; even she had been startled just now. But when she thought of how Xiao Jin had stood up for her, sweetness welled up in her heart.

"May I ask how I should address you, sir?" Mr. Yao stepped forward to inquire. Naturally, he wanted to make the acquaintance of such a powerful expert.

"This one is Xiao Jin, Xiao Yi Xian's man. You must be Pavilion Master Yao. I heard you've taken especially good care of Xiao Yi Xian." Xiao Jin gave Mr. Yao a glance.

Those words made cold sweat stream down Mr. Yao's back. Everyone knew what intentions he had harbored when caring for Xiao Yi Xian in the past. Now that Xiao Yi Xian had a man, and one so powerful at that, if Xiao Jin decided to settle the score with him, he would probably be buried alongside the Wolf Head Mercenary Group today.

"For Xiao Yi Xian to find a young hero like Mr. Xiao is her good fortune. Since Xiao Yi Xian is going home with Mr. Xiao, then as her employer, our Myriad Medicine Pavilion should naturally prepare a dowry for her. Mr. Xiao, please accept it." With that, he handed Xiao Jin a Storage Ring and watched him nervously, terrified that Xiao Jin would be dissatisfied.

Xiao Jin took the Storage Ring and examined it. Seeing the ring filled to the brim with gleaming gold coins, he nodded. "Mr. Yao, you are most thoughtful. I'll give this money to Xiao Yi Xian." Mr. Yao sighed in relief. The ring contained the payment he had set aside to purchase medicinal ingredients for the Myriad Medicine Pavilion. Though losing that money might bankrupt him, staying alive was what mattered now. Money could be earned again, but once a life was gone, everything was gone.

In truth, he was overthinking it. Although he had indeed taken Xiao Yi Xian into the Myriad Medicine Pavilion with ulterior motives, the Myriad Medicine Pavilion had also genuinely helped her greatly. Otherwise, Xiao Yi Xian was a woman with no great strength, no influence or backing in Qingshan Town, and stunning beauty besides. Though she had considerable prestige in Qingshan Town and many mercenaries supported her, one should never underestimate the evil in human nature. For a beauty like Xiao Yi Xian, there would always be people willing to take risks to have their way with her, like Mu Li of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group. If the Myriad Medicine Pavilion had not protected her, Xiao Yi Xian would have long since been imprisoned by Mu Li. Therefore, Xiao Jin had no intention of doing anything to the Myriad Medicine Pavilion. Of course, he would not turn down money offered freely.

"You heard him. From now on, you're mine." Xiao Jin looked at Xiao Yi Xian with a half-smile. Her little face flushed crimson, and she said nothing, merely nodding lightly. Seeing her shy appearance, Xiao Jin's heart burned hot. He stepped forward and pulled her into his arms despite her struggles. Xiao Yi Xian struggled symbolically for a moment before letting Xiao Jin hold her.

Feeling that the person in his arms had stopped struggling, Xiao Jin was greatly reassured. "Mr. Yao, please have someone gather all the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's wealth for me." Xiao Jin's indifferent voice reached Mr. Yao's ears. "No problem. Please wait a moment, Mr. Xiao." Mr. Yao then went to make the arrangements.

"Xian'er, do you have any family left? Come back to the Xiao Family with me this time?" Xiao Jin asked Xiao Yi Xian curiously. The original work had never mentioned her parents, so Xiao Jin naturally did not know what had become of them. At his words, Xiao Yi Xian's expression dimmed. "My parents were gone when I was born. I grew up eating at different households, and I have no family now." Xiao Jin stepped forward, held her close, and whispered in her ear, "Don't you still have me? I'm your family." Xiao Yi Xian hugged Xiao Jin tightly. From now on, Xiao Jin would be her only family.

Just then, Mr. Yao returned with a Storage Ring and handed it to Xiao Jin. "Mr. Xiao, everything belonging to the Wolf Head Mercenary Group is inside. Please keep it safe." After taking the Storage Ring, Xiao Jin asked Xiao Yi Xian, "Xian'er, do you have anything else to pack? If not, let's go."

Xiao Yi Xian shook her head, slipped out of Xiao Jin's embrace, and came before the crowd. She said softly, "Xian'er thanks everyone for your support and care over the years. Now, Xian'er is leaving Qingshan Town. If you get hurt in the future, Xian'er won't be here to treat you anymore. So Xian'er reminds you all to be careful when entering and leaving the Monster Mountain Range. It would be best if everyone could return safely."

Some of the mercenaries behind her were moved to tears, while others gritted their teeth. If they had been able to defeat Xiao Jin, they would probably have rushed forward and eaten him alive. "Xiao Yi Xian, take good care of yourself. If you're ever unhappy, come back to Qingshan Town. We'll always support and stand by you." An older mercenary stepped forward to bid her farewell. "That's right, Xiao Yi Xian! We'll always support you!" The mercenaries behind him shouted loudly as well. Xiao Yi Xian's eyes reddened. She had lived in Qingshan Town for twenty years, and now that she was suddenly leaving, she could not bear to part with it—the plants and trees here, and the people here.

Xiao Yi Xian then turned her gaze toward Mr. Yao. "Thank you, sir, for taking care of Xian'er these past two years. If not for you, I would likely have been imprisoned by the Wolf Head Mercenary Group long ago, living a life worse than death. Xian'er thanks you, sir. Please take care." With that, Xiao Yi Xian walked toward Xiao Jin without looking back.

"Let's go. Let's begin a new life." A smile appeared on Xiao Yi Xian's face. Xiao Jin nodded and stepped forward to hold her. "Everyone, until we meet again." Dou Qi formed a pair of wings behind him, and he shot into the sky. Before long, he vanished from everyone's sight. "So he's a Dou Wang expert. No wonder he's so powerful." "Xiao Yi Xian has really found herself a powerful patron." The crowd buzzed with discussion.

"Little Blue, can't you go any faster?" Xiao Jin teased the giant eagle trailing far behind them. Xiao Yi Xian could not help rolling her eyes. "You're a Dou Wang, while it's only a first-tier magical beast. Aren't you ashamed to compete with it in speed?" Xiao Jin smiled sheepishly, but as he looked at the breathtaking beauty in his arms, his heart grew hot again. "How about we ride Little Blue back instead? My Dou Qi is running low." Xiao Jin pretended that he had consumed too much Dou Qi. "No. Don't think I don't know what you're up to." Xiao Yi Xian refused, her face slightly red. Of course she could see what Xiao Jin had in mind. But she was still hurting now, so naturally she would not agree. Seeing the resistance in Xiao Yi Xian's eyes, Xiao Jin understood what was going on. He smiled awkwardly. "Blame Mu Li. Who knew what medicine he used? Its effects were so fierce." "You're terrible. Don't say another word." Xiao Yi Xian hurriedly covered Xiao Jin's mouth, stopping him from continuing. Xiao Jin could no longer resist and fiercely kissed her red lips, making Xiao Yi Xian blush bright red.