The Flower on the High Peak, Xiao Xun'er, The Kind-Hearted Beauty, Little Doctor Fairy

After a moment of contemplation.

Xiao Yuan decided to sneak back to the Xiao Clan.

He crept into Xun'er's courtyard under the cover of darkness.

Perhaps out of guilt and a desire to compensate her, or perhaps simply wanting to spread his favors, he left two Marrow Cleansing Powders for Xun'er.

Only then did he quietly slip out of the Xiao Clan and depart Wutan City, embarking on his journey to pursue the plot alone.

However, he failed to notice one thing.

As he stepped through the gates of Wutan City, a figure quietly emerged in the air above, her gaze fixed firmly upon him.

"...Safe travels, Brother Xiao Yuan."

Under the moonlight, a pair of golden wings were strikingly conspicuous, flowing like molten golden flames along with her Dou Qi.

Dressed in an elegant, light-colored gown, Xun'er pressed her lips together tightly until they were almost a thin line. Her eyes were filled with reluctance and longing, shadowed by deep anxiety.

She looked just like a newlywed wife watching her husband depart on a long journey.

She did not withdraw her gaze until Xiao Yuan's back had completely vanished from sight.

She gripped the porcelain bottle in her hand tightly.

Inside this bottle were the two Marrow Cleansing Powders that Xiao Yuan had gifted her.

"Xun'er's enemies... there are quite a few, aren't there?" Xun'er murmured softly.

Nalan Yanran was one thing; after all, Brother Xiao Yuan did not like her.

But now, there was another one: Ya Fei Mittal...

At this thought, her indifferent gaze fell upon the Mittal Auction House below, and faint golden flames flickered within her deep, dark eyes.

Ultimately, however, she could not bring herself to strike.

"Forget it... for the sake of the agreement you have with Brother Xiao Yuan, I will spare you for now. I hope you know your place... Brother Xiao Yuan, you really are a flirt."

Xun'er's voice was faint, yet filled with profound resentment.

With a flap of her wings, she shot off like a golden meteor, instantly piercing the pitch-black night as she vanished into the distance...

Xiao Yuan's departure was hasty; he saw no one and said goodbye to no one.

If Xun'er hadn't suddenly discovered someone had broken into her courtyard in the middle of the night, even she wouldn't have known that Xiao Yuan was leaving today.

It was simply because he loathed goodbyes.

Even the elders of the Xiao Clan only learned that Xiao Yuan had left Wutan City to venture out on his own after being informed by Xun'er.

Yet, none of the elders, nor his foster father Xiao Zhan, said a word.

They knew very well that staying in a small place like Wutan City would only stifle Xiao Yuan's growth.

Besides—

The fledgling eagle had grown; it was time to soar through the skies!

Such a free-spirited move made Xiao Yan deeply envious. He had already decided that in a year's time, he too would go out and make his own way!

Qingshan Town, an ordinary town on the outskirts of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

The people coming and going in the town were mostly mercenaries who lived by the blade, their attire far more rugged and barbaric than those in Wutan City.

Because of its location on the edge of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, the town was frequently attacked by magical beasts, and thus, it was not particularly wealthy.

Those mercenaries relied entirely on hunting magical beasts for a living.

However, under the scorching sun, a figure appeared in town who looked completely out of place among the passing mercenaries.

He was a handsome youth with an extraordinary bearing; one look at his clothing was enough to tell that he was a young master from a wealthy family.

But contrary to his status as a young master, the youth was carrying a long halberd on his shoulder.

The weapon was entirely jet-black, with a red tassel dancing in the wind. The two crescent blades glinted with a chilling, eerie light under the sun, and a blood-red gemstone was embedded in the center.

Engraved on the shaft were three ancient inscriptions—

Heaven-Slaughter Halberd.

The person carrying the Heaven-Slaughter Halberd was, naturally, Xiao Yuan.

After a month of unhurried travel, he had finally arrived at Qingshan Town, having also broken through to the Dou Ling Realm a few days prior.

As for why he chose this place as his first stop, it was naturally to meet the legendary Little Doctor Fairy.

He was quite curious about her.

In the original story, the author had used a great deal of ink to describe her; both her plotline and her background were exceptionally tragic.

Her popularity had even once nearly surpassed that of the heroine, Xun'er.

Failing to bring her into his harem and leaving her as a mere "confidante" was one of the few regrets in the entire book.

The most crucial point, however, was that until the very end, no one knew her real name.

Everyone simply called her Little Doctor Fairy.

Looking back at the history of web novels, characters like her who lack a name yet possess such immense popularity are rare; he only knew of two.

One was the most talented woman in history, the Ruthless Empress, who waited in the mortal world for her brother's return.

The other was this beautiful and kind-hearted Little Doctor Fairy.

Soon, Xiao Yuan found the medicinal herb shop from the original story called "Myriad Medicine Pavilion."

He put away the Heaven-Slaughter Halberd and walked inside, discovering that although the shop wasn't very large, it was exceptionally clean.

All the medicinal herbs were neatly and orderly arranged on spotless shelves.

The most striking thing was that the group of mercenaries, who spent their days licking blood off the edge of a blade, had been discussing which women in town were the most flavorful, which wine was the strongest, and which magical beasts were the fiercest just a second ago...

Yet, the moment they stepped into the shop, they turned into well-behaved children, queuing up without a single person pushing or shoving.

This was only because a woman was currently holding a clinic.

The woman wore a pale white dress. While her appearance couldn't be called peerless, she was still more beautiful than the actresses he had seen in his past life, possessing the kind of beauty that grew on you the more you looked.

Her temperament was elegant and ethereal, yet she lacked the coldness that kept people at a distance.

The calm smile on her face made one feel a sense of intimacy.

Unlike Ya Fei's seductive, femme fatale smile, and unlike the aloof and distant nature of Xun'er.

The gentleness that seeped from her very bones made her feel like a big sister from next door.

Especially amidst these blood-soaked mercenaries, she was like a clear spring, quietly nourishing their parched hearts.

Tsk, so this is the beautiful and kind-hearted Little Doctor Fairy? The lethality of a regret is no match for a "white moonlight" after all.

The moment his inner voice faded.

Little Doctor Fairy, who was busy with her clinic, suddenly looked up and scanned her surroundings, a faint trace of confusion in her eyes.

She seemed to have heard a voice just now, as if someone were calling her.

The voice sounded young, not like any of the mercenaries who frequented this place.

When she looked toward the queue again, she noticed Xiao Yuan, and their eyes met.

Could it be that young man's voice?

But she didn't seem to know him.

Moreover, judging by his attire, he didn't look like someone from the town; he seemed more like a young master from some prominent family.

Little Doctor Fairy had many doubts in her heart, but with so many mercenaries waiting to be treated, she didn't dwell on it.

After offering him a polite smile, she continued to treat the injured mercenary in front of her.

She beckoned the shop assistant to bring over a pill, placed it before the mercenary, and instructed him in a soft voice:

"Take this pill when you get back, and you'll be fine after a few days of rest."

"Right, thank you, Lady Little Doctor Fairy!"

"You're welcome."

Little Doctor Fairy smiled as she saw the mercenary off, then turned to welcome the next person waiting for treatment.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yuan's notification sound rang out once more.

Ding, congratulations on obtaining the Battle Skill--Taixu Sword Qi