Heading to the Monster Mountain Range, Little Fairy Doctor

"What?"

"Yan'er, you want to leave Wutan City for a while?"

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's request, Xiao Zhan stood up abruptly, his face filled with worry.

"Father, there is no need to worry."

Xiao Yan smiled slightly, his tone calm.

"I am just going out to gain some experience and look for opportunities; I will be back before long."

With his current strength, there was likely no one within the entire Gama Empire who could challenge him.

"This..."

Xiao Zhan opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but realized he had no reason to stop him.

Indeed...

Yan'er was now a Dou King powerhouse; looking across the entire Gama Empire, how many could even hurt him?

Moreover, with an expert like Medicine Elder guiding him, his strength and hidden cards were certainly extraordinary.

As a father whose cultivation was now inferior to his son's, what was there to worry about?

"Very well."

Xiao Zhan sighed softly and patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder. "Yan'er, you have grown up, and I cannot hold you back."

"However, when you are out, be careful in everything."

"If you encounter any danger, do not try to be a hero; retreat when you must."

"The Xiao Family will always be your strongest backing."

Xiao Yan felt a warmth in his heart and nodded heavily. "Rest assured, Father, I understand."

"And one more thing—"

Xiao Zhan suddenly lowered his voice, a suggestive smile appearing on his face. "Do you intend to take that girl, Xun'er, with you?"

Xiao Yan was startled, then shook his head. "No, I intend to go alone this time."

Although Xiao Xun'er had already broken through to a two-star Dou King and was not weak, well... a place like the Monster Mountain Range would be inconvenient if he brought her along.

As for the reason, ahem, ahem... you know!

Xiao Yan shook his head inwardly. He wasn't just going out to search for Heavenly Flames this time.

According to the system's nature, plundering the opportunities of "Xiao Yan" was the true path.

And as for those confidantes of the original Xiao Yan...

Well, it was simply more convenient to be alone.

Hearing this, a look of disappointment appeared on Xiao Zhan's face. "If that girl finds out, she will likely be heartbroken."

Xiao Yan smiled and did not respond.

After settling the affairs of the Xiao Family and giving a few instructions to Medicine Elder, Xiao Yan prepared to depart.

However—

"Brother Xiao Yan!"

Just as he was about to step out of the Xiao Family gates, a crisp voice called out from behind him.

Xiao Yan paused and looked back to see Xiao Xun'er hurrying toward him, her purple dress fluttering and her dark hair dancing in the wind.

"Xun'er?" Xiao Yan was slightly taken aback. "Why are you here?"

Xiao Xun'er ran up to him, breathing slightly, a faint blush on her pretty face.

She looked up, her clear eyes fixed on Xiao Yan, filled with reluctance.

"Brother Xiao Yan, you are going on a long journey; why didn't you tell Xun'er?"

Her voice was soft, yet carried a hint of grievance.

Xiao Yan's heart softened, and he reached out to ruffle her hair. "I am just going out to gain some experience; I will be back before long. You should cultivate well at home and wait for my return."

Xiao Xun'er bit her lip, wanting to say "take me with you," but swallowed the words.

She knew that if Xiao Yan wasn't taking her, he must have his own reasons.

"Then... Brother Xiao Yan, you must be careful."

She said softly, her eyes slightly reddened. "Xun'er will be at home, waiting for you to return."

Xiao Yan smiled slightly and nodded.

"Wait for me to return."

With that, his figure flashed, transforming into a streak of crimson-gold light that shot into the sky, vanishing into the horizon in an instant.

Xiao Xun'er stood at the gate, gazing at the light that grew ever more distant, remaining silent for a long time.

"Brother Xiao Yan..."

She murmured to herself, her voice so faint it seemed as if it would be scattered by the wind.

"I will miss you."

High in the sky, Xiao Yan stood suspended in mid-air, looking down at the shrinking Wutan City below, a surge of inexplicable emotion rising in his heart.

Although he had not been in this world for long, the people and events here had already forged deep bonds within him.

"Next—"

He withdrew his gaze and looked toward the distance, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

"It is time to head to the Monster Mountain Range!"

A smile tugged at the corners of Xiao Yan's mouth as he accelerated, streaking toward the direction of the Monster Mountain Range.

He knew well that while this Monster Mountain Range was not a secret realm on the level of the Central Plains, it was the "ultimate beginner's village gift pack" for Xiao Yan's growth path in the original story.

It provided the energy source for breakthroughs in cultivation—the Amethyst Origin and Purple Fire—while also yielding the opportunities that would change his destiny—the Heavy Profound Ruler and the Pure Lotus Demon Fire remnant map. Furthermore, it allowed him to meet the important beauties who would influence his life—Yun Yun and the Little Fairy Doctor.

At the same time, it helped him accumulate the three foundations of wealth, resources, and practical combat experience, paving the way for the Three-Year Agreement and his subsequent travels across the continent.

It could be said that this Monster Mountain Range was an "important opportunity" on Xiao Yan's path of growth!

And his arrival this time was to claim these opportunities entirely for himself!

With Xiao Yan's current cultivation as a three-star Dou Ancestor, combined with the vast and boundless Dou Qi within his body, his speed at full flight was terrifying.

A crimson-gold streak of light tore through the sky like a shooting star, passing over countless cities and mountains in an instant.

Before long, he had left the prosperous regions of the Gama Empire and entered the rolling, rugged mountain ranges.

Below, the dense primeval forest looked like an endless green ocean.

Towering trees blocked out the sun, and occasionally, bursts of beast roars echoed from the forest, reverberating through the valleys.

The outskirts of the Monster Mountain Range had arrived.

Xiao Yan slowed his speed and descended, his gaze sweeping over the forest below.

Stretching for thousands of miles and lying between the Gama Empire and its neighboring countries, this Monster Mountain Range was a paradise for countless magical beasts and a gold mine for countless adventurers and mercenaries.

Hidden within this vast mountain range were countless heavenly treasures, as well as countless lurking, deadly dangers.

"According to the timeline of the original plot, the Little Fairy Doctor should be in a small town on the outskirts of the Monster Mountain Range..."

Xiao Yan muttered to himself, his eyes flickering.

He was not in a rush to find the Little Fairy Doctor, but rather—

Hum!

Suddenly.

Just as Xiao Yan was deep in thought, a violent fluctuation of Dou Qi erupted from the forest ahead.

Although the fluctuation was not strong—roughly at the Dou Master level—it was intense, clearly indicating that a battle was underway.

Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow, his soul power quietly extending to instantly envelop a radius of several miles.

The next moment, he "saw" the situation ahead clearly.

In a forest clearing not far away, a dozen mercenaries dressed in black were surrounding a young girl in white, their blades drawn and killing intent surging.

Leading the mercenaries was a burly man with a fierce face, his eyes glinting with a strange light.

The large blade in his hand was still stained with blood, clearly having just gone through a skirmish.

And the girl in white—

Xiao Yan's gaze fell upon her, a flash of surprise crossing his eyes.

The girl was about fifteen or sixteen years old, dressed in a white gown, with a slender figure and hair like a waterfall. Her features were incredibly delicate, her skin as fair as snow, and her eyes like a painting. Most striking of all was her long, pale purple hair, which shimmered with a faint luster under the sunlight.

However, the girl's situation was currently dire.

Her dress was stained with patches of blood, though it was unclear if it was her own or someone else's.

Her face was pale and her breathing rapid; she had clearly exhausted a significant amount of Dou Qi.

Yet, her eyes remained clear and stubborn as she stared fixedly at the burly man before her, without the slightest hint of retreat.

Behind her, she shielded several injured mercenaries, who were clearly her companions.

"Heh heh heh—"

The burly man let out a harsh, grating laugh, his gaze sweeping over the girl with unbridled lewdness, his eyes filled with greed and madness.

"Little Fairy Doctor, I gave you a chance and you refused. Behave and come back with me, be my woman, Mu Li, and serve me well, and I might just spare your life."