Although the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture wasn't a Dou Technique or a cultivation method, but merely an encyclopedia of poisons, it held an irresistible, priceless allure for her.
Still excited, Xiao Yi Xian looked at the other items and discovered that, besides the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture, the Storage Ring contained all the gold and treasures in the cave, as well as a Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique.
That Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique was the treasure inside the third wooden box on the stone platform: the Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique—Roaring Lion Chant.
The technique was useless to Xiao Tian, so he simply left it for Xiao Yi Xian. Whether she wanted to cultivate it or put it up for auction was up to her.
"Thank you!"
Xiao Yi Xian spoke, her pretty face flushed and gratitude flickering in her beautiful eyes.
She had thought Xiao Tian would claim all the treasures in the cave, but she hadn't expected him to leave them all for her!
"Heh, there's no need to thank me. It's not like I wanted them anyway!" Xiao Tian grinned and said casually.
After they had cleared out all the treasures in the cave, the two slowly made their way outside.
"It's getting late. We should hurry and find a way back up!" Xiao Yi Xian lifted her fair chin and glanced at the steep cliff, her brows furrowing as she spoke.
"No need. Hold on tight, and I'll fly you up!"
As soon as Xiao Yi Xian finished speaking, Xiao Tian's voice rang out. The next moment, her delicate, boneless body was wrapped in the warmth of his firm chest.
Feeling the heat of Xiao Tian's embrace and catching the masculine scent he gave off, Xiao Yi Xian's body stiffened slightly. Her heart beat faster, and her face turned bright red, but she was no longer as resistant as before.
"Takeoff!"
With a low shout, Xiao Tian leaped into the air with Xiao Yi Xian in his arms. Just as their feet left the ground, a strange sight appeared.
In an instant, a pair of jet-black wings adorned with purple cloud patterns sprouted from Xiao Tian's back. Under Xiao Yi Xian's astonished gaze, Xiao Tian beat his wings and shot skyward like a streak of light. He moved so quickly that in the blink of an eye, he was already a tiny black speck, racing into the distance.
Meanwhile, at the top of the cliff, the Myriad Medicine Pavilion's recruitment team was in a panic.
"What do we do? It's almost dark. Once the magical beasts come out, won't Xiao Yi Xian be in grave danger?"
"Damn it, what are we supposed to do? If Xiao Yi Xian gets hurt, how can we face her after all the help she's given us?"
The men were all frowning as they talked among themselves, their faces full of worry.
The people from the Myriad Medicine Pavilion, in particular, were consumed with regret. If they'd known things would turn out this badly, they should have sent someone along with Xiao Yi Xian!
"She's... she's back! She's back!"
Suddenly, a trembling voice rang out from the crowd.
Hearing it, everyone turned to look and saw two figures rising from the bottom of the cliff.
Xiao Tian was holding Xiao Yi Xian tightly as he flew toward the Myriad Medicine Pavilion's group, his Purple Cloud Wings beating behind him.
"Thank the heavens Xiao Yi Xian came back safe and sound!"
As the two drew closer, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and hurried to meet them.
But once they had landed, everyone stared at Xiao Tian in shock.
They were astonished not only by the Purple Cloud Wings on his back, but also by Xiao Tian himself.
Everyone clearly remembered what Xiao Tian looked like. He was the young man who had been the last to join the recruitment team.
Back then, many had mocked him, believing that someone so young didn't have what it took to join the team.
At the time, Xiao Tian had proved himself by destroying a tree with a single punch, leaving everyone with a deep impression of him.
But now, seeing Xiao Tian holding Xiao Yi Xian around the waist, their intimate manner had left everyone dumbfounded.
Especially when they saw Xiao Yi Xian in Xiao Tian's arms, a captivating blush on her face and no sign of resistance, they were completely floored.
As the dream girl of every man in Qingshan Town, she had never gotten close to any unfamiliar man. Yet today, she hadn't rejected this young man's affectionate gestures—in fact, she even looked a little bashful.
It was simply too shocking!
Of course, quite a few men looked on with envy and jealousy.
If looks could kill, Xiao Tian would have died ten thousand times over.
"Ahem."
Noticing the strange looks around him, Xiao Tian awkwardly cleared his throat. Then he loosened his arms slightly and let Xiao Yi Xian go.
"Xiao Yi Xian, you're all right! Thank goodness!"
After a brief moment of shock, the middle-aged man in a white robe from the Myriad Medicine Pavilion immediately hurried over, his face full of concern.
"Mm, I... I'm fine!"
Xiao Yi Xian raised her flushed face slightly, tucked a lock of hair behind her ear, and spoke softly.
Hearing that, the white-robed man finally felt the weight lift from his heart. Then he turned his gaze toward Xiao Tian, a deep look of curiosity in his eyes, as if he wanted to ask why the two of them had come up from the bottom of the cliff.
Seeing this, Xiao Yi Xian immediately changed the subject and said, a little flustered:
"Uncle Ryusei, we should hurry up and gather the herbs so we can head back!"
Seeing that Xiao Yi Xian didn't seem willing to talk about it, Uncle Ryusei had the sense not to press her. Instead, he turned to a young woman from the Myriad Medicine Pavilion and said, "Lifie, go with Xiao Yi Xian."
A young woman in a pink dress immediately came over to Xiao Yi Xian, cheerful and eager.
The two women picked up their baskets and began searching the area for rare medicinal herbs.
This time, to be safe, almost the entire recruitment team stayed close to Xiao Yi Xian to protect her, keeping a wary eye on their surroundings.
As for Xiao Tian, he leaned lazily against a tree, glancing toward Xiao Yi Xian now and then.
"Might as well check in while I'm at it." After yawning, Xiao Tian muttered lazily to himself.
"System, check in at the Monster Beast Mountain Range!"
[ Ding! ] [ Congratulations, Host. Check-in successful. Reward: Marrow Flower ×520 ]
The Marrow Flower was a spirit plant rich in spiritual energy. It looked much like a peony, had an intoxicating fragrance, and was highly effective at healing injuries.
"That's it?"
After reading the Marrow Flower's description, Xiao Tian couldn't help but purse his lips.
Although the Marrow Flower was extremely rare and among the finest healing herbs, it wasn't much use to him. He'd have been better off getting some pills.
"Looks like I'll have to leave this area completely before I can get better rewards from checking in!" After muttering to himself, Xiao Tian leaned against the tree and dozed with his eyes half closed.
"Hey, Xiao Yi Xian, who is he? You two seem so close. Do you like him?" Just then, Lifie sidled up to Xiao Yi Xian and asked with a gossipy grin.
At her words, a blush appeared on Xiao Yi Xian's delicate face. After stammering for a while, she shook her head and denied it:
"Of course not! We... we're just friends who met recently..."
After saying that, Xiao Yi Xian hurried to quicken her pace and continued searching for herbs.
"Hehe, I don't believe you! You're definitely more than ordinary friends. You're blushing—come on, tell me!" Lifie giggled and followed close behind her, pressing her with questions.
But just as Lifie caught up with Xiao Yi Xian, the two of them stopped at the same time. They raised their beautiful eyes and stared grimly at the crowd ahead.
"Damn it, has anyone seen my son, Kyle?"
A burly man in the crowd shouted furiously. A powerful aura rolled off him as he strode toward the Myriad Medicine Pavilion's recruitment team.
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