Xiao Yi Xian's Thoughts, a New Check-In!

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Fan decided not to use those ten million Points for now. He would check in first.

Xiao Fan had nearly forgotten that there was still Demons Resurgence World where he had yet to check in.

Now that he was the group leader, Xiao Fan no longer needed an invitation from a group member to travel directly to their world.

Xiao Fan thought about it. Unless there were special circumstances, he should still inform the other members before going to their worlds, lest anything awkward happen.

After all, every time he traveled to a group member's world, he would appear not far from their side.

There was no need to rush.

Xiao Fan sorted through his thoughts, then went straight to rest.

The night passed without incident.

Early the next morning, after getting up, Xiao Fan checked in through the Chat Group as usual, chatted idly for a few messages, then had breakfast at the inn with Xiao Wu.

Just as the two finished breakfast, Xiao Yi Xian arrived belatedly.

Seeing that Xiao Yi Xian had come as promised, Xiao Fan smiled slightly. "Miss Xiao Yi Xian, have you eaten breakfast?"

Xiao Yi Xian nodded. "I already ate at Ten Thousand Medicines Hall."

Xiao Fan nodded slightly. "In that case, let's set off directly. We'll leave the town first, then have Xiao Jin take us to the central region of the Monster Mountain Range."

Neither Xiao Yi Xian nor Xiao Wu had any objections.

The three of them immediately left Green Mountain Town.

Once they reached an uninhabited area outside town, Xiao Fan released Xiao Jin again and had it carry the three of them toward the Monster Mountain Range.

With Xiao Fan around, they swept through the Monster Mountain Range without restraint. No magical beast could stop them from gathering spiritual herbs.

Along the way, Xiao Fan also plundered quite a few magical beasts' hoards.

Watching Xiao Yi Xian identify every spiritual herb in the Monster Mountain Range with ease, Xiao Fan could not help giving her a thumbs-up and praising her. "Miss Xiao Yi Xian, you're truly impressive. There are practically no spiritual herbs in the Monster Mountain Range that you don't recognize."

Before obtaining his golden finger, Xiao Fan had focused wholeheartedly on cultivation and had never systematically studied herbal knowledge. He knew very few spiritual herbs.

It was only after comprehending the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture that he could easily identify certain poison-attributed spiritual herbs. Thus, his praise for Xiao Yi Xian came sincerely from the heart.

Xiao Fan had originally asked Xiao Yi Xian to help gather spiritual herbs mainly to grow closer to her. Now that she had indeed been of great help in gathering herbs, it was an unexpected delight.

Xiao Yi Xian said calmly, "As a physician, I naturally need to study medicinal herbs more."

In truth, Xiao Yi Xian had always dreamed of becoming an Alchemist. Unfortunately, after accidentally discovering the uniqueness of her physique, she understood that she had no hope of becoming one, and she had always felt deeply disappointed.

Most of the time, Xiao Wu silently followed at Xiao Fan's side like a little attendant, without saying much.

After all, this world was far too unfamiliar to her, while Xiao Yi Xian did not like socializing with others. Xiao Wu could only occasionally say a few words to Xiao Fan.

At noon, the three of them remained directly in the Monster Mountain Range.

Using methods from his previous life, Xiao Fan made several dishes unlike anything found in the Dou Qi World, winning quite a bit of favor from both Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Wu.

After lunch, Xiao Yi Xian sat somewhat lazily on a rock and said in surprise, "I truly didn't expect that a man like you could make food this delicious."

Xiao Wu nodded along. "Yes, I've never eaten food this special before either. Young Master Xiao is not only powerful, but skilled in everything. You're truly admirable."

Xiao Fan smiled. "This is only your first time encountering food in a different style, so you find it novel. If you ate it more often, you wouldn't be so surprised. Besides, who says men can't make delicious food? Aren't most chefs in restaurants men?"

Xiao Yi Xian said, "How is that the same? You're a powerhouse who reached the Dou Emperor realm at such a young age. Cultivation must take up most of your time, yet you still have time to study fine food. You're completely different from other powerhouses."

Xiao Fan shrugged slightly and said without the slightest embarrassment, "I actually don't spend as much time cultivating as you imagine. The path of cultivation mainly depends on talent."

As the three joked around, the distance between them gradually closed.

After resting for a while following lunch, the three resumed their campaign of sweeping through the Monster Mountain Range.

Busy time always passed quickly.

In the blink of an eye, evening arrived, and the sun had already sunk behind the mountains.

Seeing that the time was about right, Xiao Fan took Xiao Wu and Xiao Yi Xian aboard Xiao Jin once more and returned to Green Mountain Town.

"These spiritual herbs are your share of the payment. Take them."

Just as they were about to part, Xiao Fan took out one-tenth of the day's harvest from his Storage Ring, wrapped it simply, and handed it to Xiao Yi Xian.

Xiao Yi Xian looked deeply at Xiao Fan. "I truly need spiritual herbs to study the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture. This time, I'll consider it taking advantage of you. If I get the chance in the future, I'll repay you."

This day of gathering herbs had made Xiao Yi Xian feel as though she were harvesting from her own medicinal garden, with no danger whatsoever.

Moreover, the value of the spiritual herbs gathered that day was probably greater than what she had harvested in the past five years combined!

Even just one-tenth of it was nearly equal to half a year of her previous harvests!

After all, most of the spiritual herbs Xiao Fan had brought her to gather were of very high grade. She used to be delighted for half a day whenever she found a second-grade spiritual herb, while the number of times she had gathered third-grade spiritual herbs could be counted on one hand.

Xiao Yi Xian felt that Xiao Fan was letting her take a huge advantage by giving her one-tenth of the spiritual herbs.

Xiao Fan smiled slightly. "This is the payment we agreed upon. There's no need to think too much about it."

Xiao Yi Xian said nothing further. She silently remembered the matter in her heart, then turned and left.

Xiao Fan took Xiao Wu back to the inn once more.

After dinner, Xiao Fan and Xiao Wu returned to their respective rooms.

With a thought, Xiao Fan immersed his consciousness into the Chat Group interface.

In the Chat Group, Su Xiaoxiao, Huang Rong, and Yan Lingji were chatting frantically, while Wanwan, Qian Renxue, and the others only sent an occasional message.

Xiao Fan: @Su Xiaoxiao, is now convenient? I'd like to visit your world and see what this so-called demons resurgence is actually like.

Su Xiaoxiao: @Xiao Fan, Of course it's convenient whenever the group leader arrives. Even if I'm taking a bath, it would still be fine. Welcome.

Ever since Su Xiaoxiao revealed her identity, she had completely let herself go.

Yan Lingji: @Su Xiaoxiao, Su Xiaoxiao, you're shameless! You're seducing my Brother Xiao Fan. [Knock]

Huang Rong: @Su Xiaoxiao, Yan Lingji is right, you're too shameless! Hmph hmph.

Huang Rong: @Yan Lingji, But since when has Brother Xiao Fan been yours? You're shameless too! [Knock]

Xiao Fan: You three little troublemakers, enough! @Su Xiaoxiao, is it actually convenient over there? If you really are bathing, then forget it. I don't want to get an eye infection. [Pick Nose]

Su Xiaoxiao: I was joking. I'm not bathing. Group leader, you really hurt my feelings. [Sad]

Xiao Fan: Then I'll come over directly.

Su Xiaoxiao: Welcome, group leader!

Yan Lingji: It's over. Brother Xiao Fan has been lured away by that little vixen Su Xiaoxiao.

Xiao Fan did not reply to the group messages again. He traveled directly through the Chat Group to Demons Resurgence World, where Su Xiaoxiao was located.

"System, check in!"

The moment he arrived in Demons Resurgence World, Xiao Fan immediately issued the check-in command to the system in his heart.