A Relaxing Trip to the Ruins with Xiao Yi Xian

Lin Ze couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing Xiao Yi Xian's reason for envy.

The Death Soldiers were absolutely loyal to him. Even when faced with immense benefits, if they obtained anything, they would hand it over to him.

However, from Xiao Yi Xian's perspective, having such loyal subordinates was indeed something to be envious of.

"Heh, it's only right that you're envious."

Lin Ze said with a chuckle.

"When you one day have so many loyal subordinates, you'll find that many things suddenly become much easier."

Hearing Lin Ze's infuriating words, Xiao Yi Xian let out a charmingly naive hum from her nasal cavity.

"I'm not envious at all!"

Listening to Xiao Yi Xian's words, which were clearly saying one thing and meaning another, Lin Ze smiled.

He touched his storage ring, and several Dou Skills appeared in his hand.

"These are Dou Skills from my storage ring. I don't really need them, so see if there's anything suitable for you."

Xiao Yi Xian was slightly stunned and quickly waved her hands in refusal.

"No, this is too precious!"

"A single Dou Skill is worth a lot. I can't just take yours for free."

Lin Ze didn't mind.

"These are Dou Skills I found for free. I wouldn't even feel bad if they were lost, let alone giving them to a friend."

Hearing Lin Ze's words, Xiao Yi Xian's heart was deeply touched.

Although she had considerable popularity in Qingshan Town due to her identity as a Pharmacist, most of her relationships were merely acquaintances.

She didn't have many friends she truly got along with.

Most of those friends were people she met at Wan Yao Zhai.

Now, she and Wan Yao Zhai had developed an estrangement.

Would those friends still be the same as before?

Even Xiao Yi Xian felt a little worried.

After all, Wan Yao Zhai had considerable influence in Qingshan Town.

Even the Three Great Mercenary Groups didn't dare to easily provoke Wan Yao Zhai.

Under such circumstances, would those friends still be willing to risk offending Wan Yao Zhai and continue to associate with me?

Xiao Yi Xian would not force those friends to stand with her and face Wan Yao Zhai together, nor would she resent them.

Because this was a choice she made herself.

But at the same time, Xiao Yi Xian cherished even more those friends who were willing to stand with her, like Lin Ze in front of her.

A slight mist appeared in Xiao Yi Xian's beautiful eyes, and she said solemnly.

"Lin Ze, don't worry, no matter how severe your injuries are in the future, I will do my best to treat you!"

Seeing Xiao Yi Xian's serious expression, Lin Ze gave a dry laugh.

"If possible, I'd rather not have you fulfill this promise."

Hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian realized her words seemed a bit ominous, and she immediately lowered her head in embarrassment.

The mist in her eyes instantly disappeared, and she stared intently at the ground.

She wished there was a crack in the ground so she could crawl into it.

"Alright, don't take it too seriously, I've received your sentiment."

"We're not parting ways immediately, there's still a long way to go!"

"It's hard to say who will be relying on whom by then."

Lin Ze said with a smile, then pushed the Dou Techniques over.

Xiao Yi Xian no longer hesitated.

She picked and chose among the Dou Techniques and finally selected two.

One was a Palm Dou Technique, and the other was a Movement Dou Technique.

The Palm Dou Technique would make her palms more agile and powerful.

It would allow her to better throw the medicinal powders she prepared.

It could be considered a combination with her characteristics as a Pharmacist.

As for the Movement Dou Technique, it went without saying that it would be quite useful for both combat and escaping.

"Tomorrow we will set off for the Magical Beast Mountain Range near Qingshan Town."

"Given our grudges in Qingshan Town, we shouldn't enter the town, right?"

Lin Ze asked Xiao Yi Xian, who nodded in agreement.

She didn't have much attachment to Wan Yao Zhai either.

It was just a workplace.

At most, she felt a bit of regret that she had to leave her friends without saying goodbye.

"After we get that ruin, we'll head straight to the nearest town and inquire about which city Jia Nan Academy will be recruiting in."

Hearing that Lin Ze had already made thorough arrangements, Xiao Yi Xian had no other opinions and nodded.

After agreeing, the two began to cultivate separately.

Lin Ze practiced a Dou Skill once before returning to his room to cultivate Dou Qi.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yi Xian was learning the two new Dou Skills she had acquired today.

When evening arrived, Lin Ze walked out and saw Xiao Yi Xian's hands flying and twisting, already performing them with skill.

Lin Ze's eyebrows twitched slightly, but he wasn't too surprised.

Xiao Yi Xian's Talent was naturally beyond question. Although the potential of her Woeful Poison Body had not yet been fully unleashed, it was already showing signs.

Since Xiao Yi Xian was practicing diligently, Lin Ze didn't disturb her.

He walked to the small courtyard's kitchen and started to prepare dinner.

"Hey? Lin Ze, let me do it?"

Lin Ze's movements attracted Xiao Yi Xian's attention, and she quickly spoke up.

"We're friends, you're not my servant. Cooking isn't your obligation, so let me make a meal today."

Lin Ze said with a smile.

Although his Culinary Arts weren't particularly amazing, he could still make some home-style dishes.

Xiao Yi Xian nodded upon hearing this and said with a smile, "Then I'll be eagerly awaiting your dishes."

"No problem."

Not long after, Xiao Yi Xian finished bathing and looked at the appetizing dishes on the table with some surprise.

"They look pretty good. Actually, I was prepared to eat them even if they tasted bad."

"Haha, it won't come to that. If they're really bad, you don't have to force yourself. We can just make another meal."

Lin Ze laughed heartily. He didn't think much of the act of forcing oneself to eat something unpleasant.

"Not bad, though a little worse than mine."

Xiao Yi Xian finished tasting and said, pretending to critique.

"Alright, alright, then you'll continue to be the head chef."

"No way, and... I want to eat your cooking too."

The two chatted and laughed, time passing quickly during the pleasant meal.

The next day, the two tidied up and left Fire Wolf Town, heading towards Qingshan Town.

By the time they arrived, it was already evening.

Walking in the forest was even darker.

Xiao Yi Xian nervously clutched Lin Ze's sleeve.

They were not alone; four Death Soldiers were guarding them.

This area was on the outskirts of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, with at most Tier 2 Magical Beasts.

Of course, Lin Ze had sent Death Soldiers to scout the surroundings, and there were no dangerous magical beasts.

Therefore, safety was not a concern.

After traveling a bit further and passing through a dense forest, Xiao Yi Xian's vision suddenly opened up.

What greeted her eyes was a steep cliff, with figures dotting the edge.

In the faint moonlight, Xiao Yi Xian saw that those figures were Lin Ze's subordinates.

The Death Soldiers were equipped with various weapons and looked very capable.

There was also a rope tied to a thick tree trunk, the other end extending down the cliff.

Xiao Yi Xian stood at the cliff's edge, looking at where the rope extended.

Finally, her gaze stopped at a spot obscured by trees, where a dark opening could be vaguely seen.

Clearly, Lin Ze's subordinates had already scouted the path.

Xiao Yi Xian hadn't expected exploring ruins to be so easy.

This was completely different from what she understood before.

Shouldn't exploring ruins involve overcoming numerous difficulties, killing magical beasts, solving traps... and only then reaching the ruins?

Why was it that when exploring ruins with Lin Ze, the only difficulty was encountering magical beasts on the way?

Xiao Yi Xian looked at Lin Ze and saw a subordinate reporting to him.

Her eyes revealed a deep sense of envy.

Lin Ze's subordinates truly stepped up when there was trouble!