Qingshan Town

Ye Tian was somewhat surprised to hear that Ya Fei had actually sent several mercenary groups into the Monster Mountain Range to search for his family. Could it be that woman had taken a liking to his talent and wanted to recruit him?

If that was the case, Ye Tian felt he had nothing to lose. Besides, through the Mite'er Auction House, he could obtain more Cultivation Resources and refine Top-grade Pills to cooperate with Ya Fei. By then, Gold Coins would come pouring in.

In this Different World, wealth, companions, methods, and territory were indispensable if one wanted to become a Peerless Expert. Since the Mittel Auction House could provide him with wealth, Ye Tian naturally had to seize this opportunity.

"Uncles and aunties, thank you for your kind wishes. One day, I will definitely become a powerhouse renowned across the continent."

The Villagers' expectations touched Ye Tian somewhat. No matter the world, most ordinary people at the bottom of society were simple and kind.

"Good. We'll wait for the day you become famous throughout the Jia Ma Empire. When that happens, we'll be able to proudly tell outsiders that Qinghe Village has produced a Dou Emperor..."

Everyone smiled at Ye Tian, deeply gratified. This Little Fellow was handsome, talented in cultivation, and knew how to talk. He would surely do well outside.

"Xiao Tian, what is your current strength?"

Zhang Hu was himself a One-star Dou Master, yet he felt that Ye Tian's aura was comparable to his own. He was immediately astonished.

"Uncle Zhang, I cultivated bitterly in the Monster Mountain Range for half a year. I'm also a One-star Dou Master now."

Ye Tian could not conceal his cultivation level anyway. As soon as he fought someone, it would be exposed, so he directly circulated his Dou Qi and generously displayed it for everyone.

"Whoosh..."

In an instant, pale golden Dou Qi formed a gauze robe that covered Ye Tian's body.

"A Dou Qi Gauze Robe. Only Dou Master experts possess that. Incredible."

"Xiao Tian only just turned sixteen, yet he has already reached One-star Dou Master. There probably isn't another genius like him in the entire Jama Empire, right?"

"Forget the entire Jama Empire. Even across the whole Northwest Continent, there probably has never been one."

The Villagers stared at the dazzling Dou Qi Gauze Robe on Ye Tian's body, their jaws dropping in shock.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yi Xian stood prettily behind Ye Tian, a proud smile on her face. The stronger the Little Fellow became, the happier she was.

"Isn't that a little exaggerated? No matter what, I'm only a minor Dou Master."

Ye Tian smiled modestly. His talent made him a genius in Qingshan Town, but before those supreme geniuses of the Central Plains Continent, it was not worth mentioning.

"Xiao Tian, you're being too modest."

Seeing how powerful Ye Tian had become, Zhang Hu suddenly felt as though he had wasted more than thirty years of his life. At that moment, he suspected that Ye Tian had obtained the inheritance of some expert in the Monster Mountain Range. However, since the Little Fellow was now as strong as he was, Zhang Hu was too embarrassed to ask.

"Uncle Zhang, this time, I plan to take Little Xian'er with me so I can find a way to treat her Poison Body."

Xiao Yi Xian's fate had already changed. Ye Tian could not leave her alone in Qingshan Town. If Lucky Brother came to Qingshan Town in the future, he might encounter the Little Girl and drag her back into the events of the original story.

Lucky Brother was the Child of Fortune in this world. Wherever he went, he would come into conflict with people. Put simply, he attracted hatred.

When Ye Tian had previously gone to Wutan City, he had kept a low profile, and hardly anyone knew him. But if he took Xiao Yi Xian to that city now, things probably would not stay peaceful. After all, beauties always attracted attention, especially from certain lecherous old men.

"Mm, that shouldn't be a problem."

Zhang Hu had no objection to Ye Tian taking Xiao Yi Xian away.

"Xiao Tian, Little Xian'er's Poison Body has always been a problem. You must be extremely careful."

Seeing Ye Tian keep Xiao Yi Xian by his side, everyone was somewhat worried. If the Little Girl's Poison Body erupted, she might poison Ye Tian to death.

"Uncles and aunties, during this time, I studied a prescription from medical books and have already suppressed the poison. It will not erupt within the next ten years."

"I'm already a One-star Dou Zhe. Once I become stronger, I'll be able to completely control the Poison Body. There's nothing for everyone to worry about."

Xiao Yi Xian was now cultivating the Myriad Poisons Primordial True Art. She would only get better in the future, so there was no need to worry about her Poison Body erupting.

"Wonderful."

Seeing that Xiao Yi Xian could control her Poison Body, everyone was overjoyed.

The Little Girl was now eighteen and had reached One-star Dou Zhe. For a small place like Qingshan Town, she was also a rare genius.

"Since that's the case, then the two of you can return to Wutan City with me!"

If he brought another genius back to the Mittel Auction House, Zhang Hu felt that Ya Fei might even reward him with a sum of money.

"Uncle Zhang, you've only just returned, so you should spend some time with Aunt Zhang. We need to go to Qingshan Town's Myriad Medicine Hall now to resign from Little Xian'er's work as a physician, then we'll leave directly."

Ye Tian had sharp eyes and noticed a flash of resentment and reluctance in Zhang Hu's wife's eyes. He promptly reminded him not to forget to reunite with his family.

"Zhang Hu, you only come back once every few months. Your wife can't take that. One day, your hair might turn green."

"Never mind whether it turns green. I know she's recently become very fond of going to the vegetable garden to pounce on radishes..."

"Hahaha..."

Seeing this, several village women immediately began teasing Zhang Hu and his wife. All kinds of suggestive remarks tumbled out one after another like scattered beans.

"You've got the nerve to talk about me? Aren't you all the same..."

Faced with the women's teasing, Zhang Hu's wife rolled her eyes repeatedly. Still, everyone was accustomed to such scenes.

Good grief! Are people in this Different World all this fierce?

Hearing the village women's suggestive remarks, Ye Tian was nearly stunned senseless.

Because the men of Qingshan Town liked working as mercenaries, they would leave for ten days or half a month at a time, sometimes even longer. Their wives remained at home to care for the family. If a woman was strong enough and did not yet have children, she could also work as a mercenary alongside her husband.

In Ye Tian's eyes, these men who worked as mercenaries were much like the men from Blue Star in his previous life who traveled far away for work. Their lives were not easy either.

"Uncles and aunties, we'll be leaving first."

Xiao Yi Xian could not bear the village women's suggestive talk, so she directly pulled Ye Tian away from Qinghe Village at a brisk pace.

"Alright! Be careful on the road."

Seeing this, everyone hurriedly waved goodbye to Ye Tian and Xiao Yi Xian.

"Xiao Tian, you two go on ahead. I'll return to Wutan City in a few days."

Zhang Hu reminded Ye Tian before planning to spend some time with his family. After all, Qingshan Town was several days' journey from Wutan City, and returning home was not easy.

"No problem."

Ye Tian nodded, then leisurely headed toward Qingshan Town with Xiao Yi Xian.

"Xiao Tian, if we join the Mittel Auction House, will we lose our freedom?"

Xiao Yi Xian was still somewhat worried about joining a Major Power like the Mittel Auction House. Ye Tian had a great opportunity on him, and once it was exposed, it could draw the covetous eyes of others.

"Don't worry. If I join the Mittel Auction House, the entire Mite'er Family will answer to me in the future."

Ye Tian carried two Supreme Experts with him, so he was not worried at all.

"Pfft... You really sound like you're bragging."

Seeing Ye Tian spout nonsense with such a serious expression, Xiao Yi Xian could not help but laugh sweetly.

"Xiao Yi Xian, you need to think bigger. In the future, we're going to venture across the Central Plains Continent. Conquering a mere Mittel Auction House is only a small goal of mine."

Ye Tian rubbed Xiao Yi Xian's head, telling her to look further ahead. The Jia Ma Empire was merely the beginner's village on his path to growth.

"You're so capable. But it's fine to say that to me. Don't say it to anyone else, understand?"

"Of course."

"Xiao Tian, I heard that Miss Ya Fei of the Mittel Auction House is very beautiful. Is that true?"

"Won't you find out once you get there?"

"Can't you tell me first?"

"If I tell you everything, there won't be any mystery left."

"I knew you were just keeping me in suspense..."

The two walked happily down the country road hand in hand, their hearts filled with joy.

Before they knew it, Ye Tian and Xiao Yi Xian had arrived in Qingshan Town.

After entering the town, they saw groups of two and three mercenaries gathered along both sides of the street, discussing beauties, where to hunt Magic Beasts, and other such topics. The atmosphere was extremely lively.

Qingshan Town was not large, with a population of only around ten thousand. As the saying went, those near mountains lived off mountains, and those near water lived off water. Since the town was close to the Monster Mountain Range, more than half its people worked as mercenaries, making a living by seeking Spirit Herbs and hunting Magic Beasts. This had turned it into a mercenary town.

"Oh! Xiao Yi Xian is back."

"Huh! Ye Tian came too. What a surprise!"

At that moment, a group of mercenaries spotted Ye Tian and Xiao Yi Xian and immediately gathered around them. These people came from several villages neighboring Qinghe Village. A few had even once served under Ye Tian's father. After he disbanded the mercenary group, they had gone independent.

"Aren't you all working?"

Ye Tian was no stranger to these people, so naturally he greeted them when they met.

"Some time ago, we accepted a commission from the Mite'er Auction House in Wutan City to enter the Monster Mountain Range and search for your family. We still hadn't found you, but who would have thought the person we were looking for would show up himself?"

"Why are you alone? Where are your parents? Did something happen?"

When everyone saw that Ye Tian's parents were absent, they assumed something must have happened.

"We were attacked by a Fourth-order Magical Beast. My parents died in its jaws while saving me," Ye Tian said slowly.

"A Fourth-order Magical Beast? That's equivalent to a Dou Spirit Expert!"

Hearing that Ye Tian's family of three had encountered a Fourth-order Magical Beast, everyone gasped sharply.

"What do you plan to do from now on? Why not work as a mercenary with us? We're heading into the Monster Mountain Range the day after tomorrow."

At that moment, two Middle-aged men invited Ye Tian to join them. After all, escaping from the jaws of a Fourth-order Magical Beast was not something people like them could accomplish.

"I have other matters to attend to, so I won't be going for now."

Ye Tian declined their invitation. Mercenary work might be free, but it was not what he sought.

"Alright, then."

Seeing that Ye Tian was unwilling to enter the Monster Mountain Range with them, no one forced him.

"You all carry on. We'll be leaving now. Stay safe when you enter the Monster Mountain Range."

After chatting for a while, Ye Tian bid farewell to the mercenaries and headed toward the Myriad Medicine Hall with Xiao Yi Xian.

"He's clearly only sixteen, yet he talks like an adult. That kid is really interesting."

"The children of mercenaries grow up early. Maturity is normal. Ye Tian was born into a mercenary family, and now that his parents are gone, of course he has to live like an adult."

"That's right. My parents were also killed by Magic Beasts when I was eighteen. From then on, I had to support the whole family by myself and raise my younger brother and sister. It wasn't easy."

"We mercenaries live every day with a blade at our throats. Misfortune might fall on us any day. We can only live one day at a time..."

Watching Ye Tian gradually disappear down the street, everyone was filled with emotion. At the same time, they silently prayed that they would not be eaten by Magic Beasts the next time they entered the mountains.