Xiao Yi Xian's Good Intentions

Xiao Yi Xian and Lin Ze each took a book and went to a corner of the library, leaning against the wall.

From this angle, they could see anyone approaching them immediately.

"You're quite cautious."

Xiao Yi Xian glanced at the corner Lin Ze had brought her to and quickly understood the positional advantage of this spot.

She said in a low voice, "Speaking of which, why did you come to Fire Wolf Town?"

Lin Ze looked at Xiao Yi Xian and said with a smile.

"If I said it was because of you, would you believe me?"

"I don't believe you!" Xiao Yi Xian shook her head decisively. "Could you have predicted that I would come to Fire Wolf Town today and specifically come here in advance to wait for me?"

Lin Ze rolled his eyes slightly at her words.

"It's not to that extent!"

"It was after I went to Wan Yao Zhai to see a doctor that day. When I came back, I found people from the Wolf Head Mercenary Group following me."

Xiao Yi Xian was sharp and intelligent. Combined with what Lin Ze had just said, she immediately understood.

Lin Ze had indeed been forced to leave Qingshan Town because of her.

Xiao Yi Xian knew that Mu Li from the Wolf Head Mercenary Group was interested in her.

But Xiao Yi Xian was not interested in him.

She hadn't expected him to track even those who spoke a few words with her.

And Lin Ze, having lost the protection of the Iron Blood Mercenary Group, naturally couldn't contend with Mu Li's malice.

He could only choose to leave Qingshan Town and develop in Fire Wolf Town.

Xiao Yi Xian frowned and said.

"That Mu Li from the Wolf Head Mercenary Group is truly detestable. Such behavior is disgusting."

"Speaking of which, the frame-up by the Wolf Head Mercenary Group against you was also instigated by Mu Li, right?"

Hearing this, Lin Ze's eyebrows slightly rose. "Frame-up? Is that why you wanted to help me get rid of the people from the Wolf Head Mercenary Group?"

"That's right. The Wolf Head Mercenary Group framed you for killing one of their members, Liu Dali."

Xiao Yi Xian nodded seriously.

"As soon as I learned about this situation, I immediately went to the Wolf Head Mercenary Group to explain the situation!"

"The day Liu Dali was murdered was the day before you came to see me for treatment. Your injuries at the time made it impossible for you to move flexibly."

"How could you have assassinated Liu Dali while dragging such injuries?"

"I explained this situation to the people from the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, but it seemed useless."

"Now I understand, the frame-up against you was very likely instigated by Mu Li!"

Xiao Yi Xian said indignantly, "The Wolf Head Mercenary Group is too overbearing."

After listening to Xiao Yi Xian's account, Lin Ze felt a complex emotion.

To some extent, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group wasn't exactly framing him.

Although Liu Dali wasn't killed by his own hand, he was killed by Death Soldiers he controlled using Poisoned Daggers.

Lin Ze suddenly recalled that the person he killed at the Flame Mercenary Group's stronghold seemed to be Liu Dali's brother, Liu Hu.

These Liu brothers, one indirectly died by his hand, and the other directly died by his hand.

This... seemed to make the satisfaction of revenge even stronger.

Seeing that Lin Ze remained silent, Xiao Yi Xian sighed and said to him.

"I'm sorry, the matter of you being framed might really be my fault."

Xiao Yi Xian hesitated for a moment, then took out a Gold Deposit Card from the small bag at her waist.

"There are over a thousand Gold Coins in here. It's the payment for me coming to Fire Wolf Town for treatment this time..."

Lin Ze smiled and waved his hand, saying to Xiao Yi Xian.

"The root of this matter is Mu Li, and the Wolf Head Mercenary Group. It's not your fault, and you shouldn't be the one to compensate."

"But, you were also targeted by Mu Li because of me, and you had to leave Qingshan Town."

Xiao Yi Xian tried to persuade him further, pushing the Gold Deposit Card in her hand towards him.

Lin Ze used a book to block the card.

"My leaving Qingshan Town had other reasons. Part of it was indeed the threat from the Wolf Head Mercenary Group."

"The Wolf Head Mercenary Group extorted the Iron Blood Mercenary Group. Given the personality of Mu She, the Regiment Commander of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, he would never let me go."

"If it weren't for some old members of the Iron Blood Mercenary Group within the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, and out of consideration for their feelings, Mu She would have already made a move."

"It was the reminder from the Wolf Head Mercenary Group member who was tracking me that made me understand this matter, which is why I left Qingshan Town."

Hearing Lin Ze say this, and seeing his firm attitude, Xiao Yi Xian hesitated for a moment before putting the Gold Deposit Card back.

"Regardless, I also bear some responsibility. I will absolutely not leak any information about you in Fire Wolf Town!"

Xiao Yi Xian said earnestly.

Lin Ze felt Xiao Yi Xian's goodwill and smiled, nodding, accepting her kindness.

"Thank you."

Afterward, the two read books and chatted in low voices.

Lin Ze also learned why Xiao Yi Xian came to Fire Wolf Town.

Due to the wolf pack's attack yesterday, many mercenaries in Fire Wolf Town were injured.

The medical clinics in Fire Wolf Town couldn't cope with the influx of injured, so the people of Fire Wolf Town went to the neighboring Qingshan Town to ask for help with treatment.

Mr. Yao, the person in charge of Wan Yao Zhai, learned of this news and immediately organized a Pharmacist Team.

In his opinion, the number of injured from such a beast stampede would likely exceed the number of patients Wan Yao Zhai treated in several months.

With profit in mind, Mr. Yao was naturally extremely enthusiastic.

Fire Wolf Town sent people to Qingshan Town yesterday, and today the Pharmacist Team from Wan Yao Zhai had already arrived.

After the urgent treatment by the pharmacists from both towns, the situation finally began to improve.

Xiao Yi Xian took advantage of a moment of respite to come to the Library to read for a while.

She didn't expect to run into Lin Ze.

As Xiao Yi Xian spoke, she also complained to Lin Ze about Mr. Yao's character.

He was a thoroughly profit-driven individual.

Greed was the foundation of his actions.

Listening to Xiao Yi Xian's complaints, Lin Ze smiled, not joining in the condemnation, but quietly listening, being a qualified audience.

After a long while, Xiao Yi Xian said somewhat sheepishly.

"Normally, there's no one to talk to about these things. Today, you've had to listen to a lot of my rambling. Please forgive me."

"Haha, it's better to speak it out. Even if you can't change anything for the moment, speaking it out always provides a sense of release, preventing it from festering inside."

Lin Ze chuckled lightly, smiling as he comforted her.

Hearing Lin Ze's words, Xiao Yi Xian once again felt that Lin Ze had indeed become much more mature than before.

It was just that the price of this maturity was heartbreaking.

Xiao Yi Xian looked deeply at Lin Ze.

"It's getting late, I'm just stealing some free time."

"To prevent any accidents, I won't ask where you live. I might be staying in Fire Wolf Town for a few more days and should come to the Library again. What about you?"

Lin Ze thought for a moment and shook his head.

"With the Wolf Head Mercenary Group around, I should lie low for a while."

"I see..." Xiao Yi Xian's tone held a hint of disappointment. She still felt some guilt towards Lin Ze and was thinking about how to help him.

However, on second thought, perhaps not interacting with Lin Ze was actually helping him.

"Cough, if you encounter any situations in Fire Wolf Town these few days that you can't handle, you can find me southwest of Fire Wolf Town, under the two Withered Trees. Someone will contact you then."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian looked up at Lin Ze, her bright Eyes blinking, and finally nodded firmly.

"Okay, it's settled."

After watching Xiao Yi Xian leave, Lin Ze spent a few Gold Coins to get the owner to make an exception.

He was allowed to leave through the back door of the bookstore.

There was a chance the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's mercenaries might double back and stake out the bookstore entrance.

It was better to be cautious.