Xiao Yi Xian's Reward, Mushe's Plot

In the clear pool, Xiao Ce told Xiao Yi Xian in detail about everything he had experienced in the Magic Beast Mountain Range during this time.

When she learned that even Fifth-Rank Magical Beasts had been no match for Xiao Ce and had repeatedly been plundered by him, Xiao Yi Xian exclaimed in amazement again and again. Her beautiful eyes shone brightly, and she felt proud of him.

She knew that Xiao Ce's true cultivation was only at the Nine-Star Dou Ling level.

To defeat Fifth-Rank Magical Beasts equivalent to Dou Wangs one after another with the strength of a Nine-Star Dou Ling showed that aside from his terrifying cultivation talent, Xiao Ce's combat ability was also exceptionally formidable.

Then, when she learned that the Sixth-Rank Magical Beast, the Purple Lightning Thunder Wolf King, had personally pursued Xiao Ce, Xiao Yi Xian could not help but break out in a cold sweat for him.

Although Xiao Yi Xian had not experienced it herself, Xiao Ce's account still let her clearly sense just how perilous and thrilling his situation had been.

Even though Xiao Ce was safe and sound beside her now, whenever Xiao Yi Xian pictured him being hunted by the Purple Lightning Thunder Wolf King and narrowly escaping death, lingering fear welled up in her heart.

If Xiao Ce had been even slightly weaker, he might truly not have returned this time.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yi Xian looked at Xiao Ce with aching tenderness. She pressed her cheek against his chest, her voice incomparably gentle.

"You're not allowed to take such risks again. Getting stronger doesn't necessarily mean improving your combat ability. At worst, I'll cultivate together with you a few more times."

Seeing how understanding Xiao Yi Xian was, Xiao Ce could not help but sigh inwardly.

With a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for?

Xiao Ce gently patted Xiao Yi Xian's smooth, jade-like back and smiled. "I promise you, I won't do anything unless I'm sure of it."

At his words, a captivating smile bloomed across Xiao Yi Xian's elegant, lovely face. Then she blinked mischievously.

"Such a good boy. Big sister has a reward for you!"

She truly was more than half a year older than Xiao Ce in this life.

Hearing that, Xiao Ce lowered his gaze, his expression faintly teasing.

"You're not sore anymore?"

Xiao Yi Xian's cheeks reddened slightly. In a soft voice, she said, "I can help you in other ways."

As she spoke, her hands moved downward and slowly grasped hold of the future!

This time, Xiao Ce's cultivation did not improve. He received nothing but pure pleasure.

The only price was that Xiao Yi Xian's hands were sore and her mouth was numb.

After they had cleaned themselves up, Xiao Yi Xian fiercely pinched Xiao Ce's waist. Her cheeks were still rosy, like ripe apples.

"You little brute, where did you learn all these tricks? You're no good at all. Don't even think about making me do what I did today ever again."

Xiao Yi Xian gave Xiao Ce a light spit. Thinking of what had happened not long ago made her blush again.

She had initially meant to help Xiao Ce release himself with her hands, but as her hands gradually grew sore, that scoundrel Xiao Ce coaxed her onto a road of no return.

Before this, how could Xiao Yi Xian ever have imagined that one day she would go this far for a man?

"Hiss! Ow, ow, ow! Xian'er, let go!"

Xiao Ce put on an act, sucking in a breath and baring his teeth in pain.

Only then did Xiao Yi Xian release him in satisfaction.

"That's what you get for always bullying me!"

"Serves you right!"

After saying that, Xiao Yi Xian straightened her clothes.

Xiao Ce smiled apologetically. "Xian'er, let's not talk about that anymore. Come on, let me show you what I've gained outside these past days. I found quite a few high-grade medicinal herbs."

Though he did not know much about medicinal herbs, high-grade herbs usually contained immense energy and were not difficult to identify.

At Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Yi Xian's eyes immediately lit up. She promptly cast the previous matter from her mind and urged, "Hurry up and show me."

Xiao Yi Xian had always dreamed of becoming an alchemist. Unfortunately, even after breaking through to Dou Zhe, she still did not qualify to become one. That did not stop her from loving rare medicinal herbs.

Xiao Ce chuckled, took Xiao Yi Xian's hand, and led her before the wooden hut. Then, right before her eyes, he took out all the rare medicinal herbs he had gathered during this time.

"Blood Jade Dragon Whisker Ginseng, Thunder Soul Bone-Tempering Flower, Thunder Spirit Fruit, Purple Essence Soul-Nurturing Flower, Illusion Heart Grass..."

"Hiss! A-Ce, did you rob all of these?"

Seeing Xiao Yi Xian's startled yet delighted expression, Xiao Ce said with a smile, "Most of them were robbed. I discovered a small portion myself. Many rare medicinal herbs grow deep within the Magic Beast Mountain Range, and I happened to have good luck."

Xiao Yi Xian's eyes shone with excitement. "You've struck it rich this time. These medicinal herbs are even more precious than the batch we found in that cave last time."

Xiao Ce smiled. "The worst of these were taken from the lairs of Fourth-Rank Magical Beasts, so it is only natural that their quality is more valuable."

The cave owner's collection had been decent as well, but judging from the arrangement of that cave dwelling and the grades of the other two Dou Techniques in the stone box, the owner's strength in life had probably not been particularly great.

As for the Incomplete Map of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame and the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture, they had most likely been acquired through a fortunate coincidence.

Xiao Yi Xian fondly examined the rare medicinal herbs. "We can plant their roots or seeds in the little valley. With the environment there, we might be able to keep them alive."

Xiao Ce smiled. "Whatever you say!"

Xiao Yi Xian immediately kissed Xiao Ce on the cheek, then happily went off to get busy.

While Xiao Ce and Xiao Yi Xian were still living their private little life in the valley.

Qingshan Town, Wolf Head Mercenary Group.

In the solemn main hall, a sallow-faced middle-aged man sat boldly in one of the lower seats. He had an alluringly dressed, voluptuous woman in each arm, and his hands had already slipped inside their clothes, kneading them forcefully.

Both women wore pained expressions, yet neither dared make the slightest sound. They could only endure his abuse.

The sallow-faced man looked toward Mushe, seated at the head of the hall, and drawled lazily, "Brother Mushe, how many days has it been now? That brat you mentioned probably already died in the Magic Beast Mountain Range, didn't he?"

"Let's make this clear beforehand. Whether he died in the Magic Beast Mountain Range or not, you can't shortchange me on anything you promised."

Mushe wore a respectful expression as he solemnly replied, "Brother Mo Shan, please rest assured. Whether Xiao Ce is dead or alive, I will not withhold a single thing I promised you."

When he was young, he had spent some time in Northeast Province and made many connections. This Mo Shan before him was his greatest connection.

Mo Shan, commander of the Mo Clan guards in Yancheng, possessed the cultivation of a two-star Da Dou Shi. Dealing with a mere nine-star Doushi would be more than easy for him.

As for why he knew Xiao Ce was a "nine-star Doushi," it was naturally because he had learned it from Mr. Yao of Wanyao Pavilion.

Back then, he had sent people to secretly investigate Xiao Ce, yet they made no progress whatsoever. Still unwilling to let his son die in vain, he had gone straight to Wanyao Pavilion the moment Xiao Ce and Xiao Yi Xian left, forcing Mr. Yao to reveal Xiao Ce's information.

When he learned that Xiao Ce was a "nine-star Doushi," he had secretly rejoiced that he had not acted rashly. Otherwise, he would have followed in his son's footsteps long ago.

Meanwhile, he had paid an enormous price to invite Mo Shan here, swearing to kill Xiao Ce and Xiao Yi Xian, that adulterous pair, to avenge his son.

As for whether Xiao Ce had any backing behind him, why would he care about that?

At worst, after killing Xiao Ce, he would leave Qingshan Town.

In the vast Jia Ma Empire, could there really be nowhere for him to stay?