Targeted Opportunity! Intimate Embrace!

Everyone present was left dumbfounded.

It was only when the body of Mu She slammed into the ground that it acted like a warning bell, jolting everyone back to their senses.

The surrounding mercenaries all retreated several steps, putting distance between themselves and Xiao Ze.

They were terrified that this mysterious figure might get annoyed and poke them to death with a single finger!

After all, even the leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, one of the three great mercenary groups, had been poked to death with just one finger!

"How is this possible!"

The old man shrieked, his instinct screaming at him to turn and flee.

Xiao Ze glanced at him and flicked a stone at his feet.

The old man felt a whistling wind behind him, followed immediately by an agonizing pain in the back of his head, and his consciousness plunged into darkness.

"Alright, I am not someone who kills the innocent indiscriminately; I simply wanted to avenge Xiao Yi Xian."

"The mastermind and his accomplice have both been executed, so this matter ends here."

"Of course, if any of you still wish to avenge those two, you may step forward now."

Xiao Ze let out a sinister chuckle, sounding like a ghastly old monster.

The many mercenaries present remained silent; they were neither kin nor friends, so why would they avenge them?

Those two had even tried to poison Xiao Yi Xian; they truly deserved their fate.

They deserved to die!

Although what this mysterious person had done was deeply satisfying, none of the mercenaries dared to act out.

Just as they had cautiously retreated earlier to stay away from the mysterious figure, they now dared not speak a word, lest a single finger be pressed against their own foreheads!

"Hehe, since that is the case, then this old man shall take his leave."

Xiao Ze took hold of the standing Xiao Yi Xian and slowly departed from Green Mountain Town under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

It was only after they were well clear of the outskirts of Green Mountain Town that Xiao Yi Xian spoke up.

"Xiao Ze, you really are quite cautious—wearing a mask, a cloak, and even pretending to be an old man."

Xiao Yi Xian chuckled softly.

"There is no help for it; when traveling abroad, caution is the best way to preserve one's life."

Xiao Ze shrugged and asked Xiao Yi Xian.

"Is there anything else you need to bring?"

"No need. I have always been unattached, and my employment at the Ten Thousand Medicine Pavilion was merely a mutual arrangement."

Xiao Yi Xian took off her cloak and shook her head.

"Xiao Ze, are you returning to Wutan City right now?"

"I still have some spare time; there is no rush to return."

Hearing Xiao Yi Xian specifically ask, Xiao Ze knew she likely had other ideas.

"How about we gather some medicinal herbs in the Magical Beast Mountain Range? It will be convenient for concocting poisons later."

"That works."

Xiao Ze nodded, agreeing to Xiao Yi Xian's request.

He roughly estimated that, as of today, he had only been away from Wutan City for five days, leaving him with over twenty days remaining.

"I do not have a cultivation technique specifically suited for you, so you should join me in participating in the Jia Nan Academy admissions."

"With your current strength, you should be able to pass the test with ease."

As Xiao Ze led Xiao Yi Xian toward the Magical Beast Mountain Range, he introduced her to her future prospects.

Even the Xiao Clan likely did not possess a Poison-attribute Dou Qi cultivation technique.

Without troubling Xun Er, the Jia Nan Academy was likely the best choice.

Watching Xiao Yi Xian's happy figure as she gathered herbs, Xiao Ze began to have some thoughts of his own.

In the original story, the fortuitous encounter between Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian occurred while they were out gathering herbs, when they discovered a highly concealed cave on a cliffside.

Clearly, Xiao Yi Xian had not yet discovered the cave.

Going out to gather herbs meant they would not be too far from Green Mountain Town.

Abundant medicinal herbs, a cliff, a cave.

There could not be many places in the outer reaches of the Magical Beast Mountain Range that fit all three criteria!

Was this not a targeted fortuitous encounter?

A fortuitous encounter with a determined direction!

Since Xiao Yi Xian also needed to search for suitable medicinal herbs, she took Xiao Ze along to forage in the outer regions of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

"Xiao Yi Xian, try to head toward places rich in medicinal herbs, preferably ones with cliffs."

Hearing Xiao Ze's request, Xiao Yi Xian tilted her head slightly.

"Xiao Ze, are you looking for an opportunity in the Magical Beast Mountain Range?"

"Since we have to spend a few days in the outer regions of the Magical Beast Mountain Range anyway, why not find some fun for myself?"

Xiao Yi Xian nodded, carefully recalling the surrounding terrain.

"According to your requirements, there are two suitable places near Green Mountain Town."

"Then let's set off!"

Half a day later, they arrived at a cliffside abundant with medicinal herbs.

Unfortunately, after Xiao Ze scanned the area with his soul perception for a long time, he failed to discover any hidden caves.

"Xiao Ze, I think it's best if you don't get your hopes up too high."

Xiao Yi Xian said to Xiao Ze while digging up and preserving the herbs.

"Although there are often rumors on the Dou Qi Continent of people obtaining miraculous encounters and soaring to success, one cannot rely solely on such hopes."

"Haha, don't worry, I understand the principle of 'it is my fortune if I obtain it, and my fate if I do not'."

Once Xiao Yi Xian finished harvesting the necessary herbs from this location, they headed toward the second spot.

Upon arriving near the cliff, Xiao Ze's eyes lit up.

The advantage of his foresight was being displayed to the fullest at this moment!

Even if he couldn't pinpoint the exact location, as long as there were enough identifying features, he could find the hidden opportunity!

"Xiao Yi Xian!"

"Hm?"

Xiao Yi Xian, who was busy digging for herbs, cast a puzzled look his way.

"When luck comes, nothing can stop it!"

Hearing Xiao Ze's words, Xiao Yi Xian was slightly stunned, but as she recovered, she stood up abruptly!

"You found an opportunity?!"

Under Xiao Ze's guidance, Xiao Yi Xian also saw the extremely well-hidden cave.

"This is too lucky, there really is an opportunity!"

Xiao Yi Xian jumped for joy, grabbing Xiao Ze's hand and shaking it repeatedly while pointing at the cave in great excitement.

This was an opportunity she had discovered together with Xiao Ze!

"Xiao Ze, I've found that ever since I started staying by your side, my life seems to have become much more interesting!"

Xiao Yi Xian said with a meaningful tone.

"Haha, that's great, but besides being interesting, we must also strive to make our lives even better!"

Xiao Ze laughed, ruffled Xiao Yi Xian's hair, and told her to calm down.

Next, the two figured out a way to reach the cave located below the cliff.

They found a sturdy vine and tied themselves tightly together.

Xiao Ze wrapped his arm around Xiao Yi Xian's willow-slender waist, which was barely a handful, and pulled her tightly into his embrace.

"We're jumping down, hold on to me."

Xiao Yi Xian, with her head lowered, let out a muffled sound filled with shyness.

This time, they did not encounter any magical beast attacks and arrived safely at the entrance of the cave.

Once her feet touched solid ground, Xiao Yi Xian's pretty face flushed red, and she quickly pulled away from Xiao Ze's embrace.

She felt as if her cheeks were burning; they were so hot!

Although she held a fondness for Xiao Ze in her heart, such intimate contact still made her feel incredibly shy.

However, to her surprise, there was no feeling of dislike in her heart.

Xiao Ze appeared calm on the surface, but his heart was still somewhat restless.

After calming his emotions slightly, Xiao Ze approached the cave entrance.

There was a faint mist around this cliff, and the sunlight was not very strong.

Therefore, only the area near the entrance was clearly visible, while the depths were pitch black.

Xiao Ze fashioned a simple torch and said to Xiao Yi Xian.

"Let's go, come inside with me. If I leave you outside, I'm afraid you might be snatched away by some unknown magical beast."

"I'm not that weak, I have poison powder on me for self-defense!"

Xiao Yi Xian showed off her poison pouch, but she still obediently walked over.

As she drew closer to Xiao Ze, Xiao Yi Xian recalled their earlier intimacy, and a faint blush crept onto her cheeks.

Seeing Xiao Yi Xian putting up a brave front while her body remained compliant, Xiao Ze could not help but chuckle as he spoke.

"It's better to be safe than sorry!"

With their bodies close together, the two entered the mountain cave one after the other.

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