Little Fairy Doctor's Favor

Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow, deliberately putting on a stern face with a hint of displeasure in his tone:

"If I tell you to take them, then take them. Do you look down on me, Xiao Yan?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the mercenaries were thrown into a panic.

"Ah, we wouldn't dare, we wouldn't dare!"

"Thank... thank you so much!"

They hurriedly swallowed the medicinal pills, their hearts filled with gratitude toward Xiao Yan.

The effect of the Tier 3 medicinal pills was immediate.

In just a few breaths, the mercenaries' wounds healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, their broken bones reconnected, and their pale complexions gradually regained a healthy flush.

"It's... it's miraculous!"

A young mercenary flexed his previously broken arm, his face filled with disbelief.

"A Tier 3 medicinal pill, it truly lives up to its reputation!"

"Many thanks, Senior! Many thanks, Senior!"

The group stood up one after another, bowing repeatedly to Xiao Yan with tears of gratitude.

Xiao Yan waved his hand, unconcerned.

To him, these pills were merely a drop in the ocean.

Not to mention the mountains of pills piled up in his system space, even the ones Medicine Elder had casually refined over the past few days were enough to last him a long time.

Using them to win hearts and increase Little Fairy Doctor's favorability was a deal that guaranteed profit without loss.

Sure enough!

[Ding--]

The system's notification sound rang in Xiao Yan's mind.

[Host has spent lavishly, using Tier 3 medicinal pills to save Little Fairy Doctor's friends, successfully winning Little Fairy Doctor's favor! Little Fairy Doctor's favorability +80!]

[This action may cause the Destined Protagonist Xiao Yan of this world to lose the chance to befriend Little Fairy Doctor! Destined Protagonist's Luck Value -1000!]

[Host's Luck Value +1000!]

[Obtained Super Villain Points +3000!]

[Hehehe... The host is truly a master at wooing women, so generous with your actions!]

The corners of Xiao Yan's mouth curled up slightly.

Three thousand points, not bad at all.

It had only just begun, and he had already earned three thousand.

Once he completely won over Little Fairy Doctor, wouldn't the points just come pouring in?

He turned to look at Little Fairy Doctor and saw the young girl looking at him with a complex expression. In those clear eyes, there was gratitude, curiosity, and a hint of... vigilance.

"Senior Xiao..."

Little Fairy Doctor bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and then asked:

"Do we know each other from before?"

She truly couldn't fathom why a powerhouse at the Dou King level would step in to save her.

And—

Why be so good to her?

Helping her take revenge, saving her friends, and even bringing out such precious medicinal pills...

In this world, there is no such thing as kindness without a reason.

Although Little Fairy Doctor was young, she was not naive.

She had spent so long in the Monster Mountain Range and had seen too much of the sinister side of human nature; she knew that unprovoked displays of courtesy usually hid ulterior motives.

Xiao Yan looked at the girl's guarded gaze and nodded inwardly.

She was indeed the Little Fairy Doctor capable of standing on her own in the original story; her mind was truly sharp.

"Know each other?"

He smiled and shook his head.

"We do not."

"Then why are you helping me?"

Little Fairy Doctor pressed on, the vigilance in her eyes deepening.

Xiao Yan looked at her, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.

"Because—"

He paused, his gaze landing on the girl's exquisite face, and said word by word:

"There is something special about you that interests me."

Little Fairy Doctor was slightly taken aback.

Something special?

What could she possibly have that was special?

"Senior Xiao..."

She opened her mouth, wanting to ask for clarification.

Xiao Yan waved his hand, cutting her off.

"No rush. You will know in time."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the surroundings as he said indifferently:

"This is no place to linger. The Wolf Head Mercenary Group will discover what happened here sooner or later. While I do not fear them, you all..."

He glanced at the few mercenaries and left the sentence unfinished.

The expressions of those mercenaries shifted instantly.

That's right!

Mu Li was dead; how could the Wolf Head Mercenary Group let this go?

That was the strongest mercenary group in the Monster Mountain Range, and their leader, Mu She, had hundreds of men under his command!

If they found out that people from the Myriad Medicine Pavilion were responsible for Mu Li's death...

"Senior is right!"

The veteran mercenary's face turned grave as he said to Little Fairy Doctor:

"Little Fairy Doctor, we must leave here at once!"

"Let's return to Green Mountain Town first, report to the Pavilion Master, and then decide what to do!"

Little Fairy Doctor nodded and was about to speak.

Xiao Yan suddenly interjected:

"Return to Green Mountain Town?"

He shook his head.

"That won't do."

"Given the influence of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, they have plenty of eyes in Green Mountain Town. Returning there would be walking straight into a trap."

Little Fairy Doctor's expression shifted slightly.

"Then... what should we do?"

Xiao Yan looked at her, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

"Come with me."

"With me protecting you, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group won't dare lay a finger on you."

His voice was calm, yet carried an unquestionable confidence.

Little Fairy Doctor stared at him, dazed, a complex surge of emotions rising in her heart.

This youth...

Who exactly is he?

Why help her?

"Senior Xiao..."

She bit her lip, wanting to say something.

Xiao Yan waved his hand again and laughed:

"Just call me Brother Xiao Yan. Don't 'Senior' me; you're making me sound old."

Little Fairy Doctor was startled for a moment, then nodded.

"Bro... Brother Xiao Yan."

She called out softly, her voice tinged with a hint of shyness.

Xiao Yan nodded in satisfaction.

"That's more like it."

He turned to the mercenaries and said indifferently:

"You all return to Green Mountain Town first. Tell the Pavilion Master that Little Fairy Doctor has left with me, and tell him there is no need to worry."

"As for the Wolf Head Mercenary Group—"

He paused, a flicker of coldness crossing his eyes.

"I will handle them."

The few mercenary friends exchanged glances, eventually nodding in agreement.

"Yes, Senior!"

They bowed to Xiao Yan, offered a few parting words of caution to Little Fairy Doctor, and hurried away.

They were not worried about her safety; after all, if a Dou King truly wanted to harm her, there would be no need for such pretenses—he could simply abduct her by force, and no one would be able to resist.

In the forest clearing, only Xiao Yan and Little Fairy Doctor remained.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows upon them.

A gentle breeze swept by, carrying the faint scent of flowers.

Little Fairy Doctor kept her head lowered, twisting the hem of her clothes, feeling a sense of nervousness.

Although this youth had saved her, he was, after all, a stranger.

And—

A stranger with unfathomable strength at that.

"Let's go."

Xiao Yan spoke indifferently, turning to walk toward the depths of the forest.

Little Fairy Doctor was slightly startled, then hurriedly followed.

"Where... are we going?"

"The depths of the Monster Mountain Range."

Xiao Yan said without looking back.

"There is something there that is quite suitable for you!"

Little Fairy Doctor blinked.

Quite suitable for me?

What could possibly be suitable for her?

However, she did not press him, simply following silently behind Xiao Yan.

The two of them, one after the other, vanished into the depths of the dense forest.

A breeze blew past, carrying away the last trace of the scent of blood from the clearing.

Only the two piles of ash on the ground and the distant roars of beasts served as proof of what had just transpired here.

[Ding—]

The system's notification chimed in Xiao Yan's mind.

[Host has successfully enticed Little Fairy Doctor to leave with you. Her trust in you has increased; even if the Destiny Protagonist encounters her again, it will be difficult for him to leave a mark on her heart. Destiny Protagonist's Luck Value -5000!]

[Host's Luck Value +5000!]

[Obtained Super Villain Points +10000!]