Don't you hope Little Doctor Fairy doesn't have an accident?

"Mu Li!"

Seeing the young man at the lead, a flash of disgust crossed the eyes of Little Doctor Fairy, and her delicate fists hidden beneath her long sleeves clenched tightly.

The habitat of a Tier 1 Magical Beast like the Stone-Skin Lizard was nowhere near this area.

That meant someone had deliberately driven this beast here.

As for who did it, it went without saying.

Yet Mu Li acted as if nothing were amiss, walking over with practiced familiarity to offer a greeting.

"What a coincidence, Little Doctor Fairy, and everyone from the Blood Battle Mercenary Group."

A fake smile hung on Mu Li's face as usual, but when he caught sight of Xiao Yuan accompanying them, a playful, predatory killing intent surfaced in the depths of his eyes.

Perhaps because he had no intention of hiding it, everyone caught it clearly.

However, Mu Li's father was the leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, a two-star Dou Shi they could not afford to offend, so they could only swallow their anger in silence.

They had no choice but to pretend they hadn't seen it.

Xiao Yuan sighed helplessly to himself.

Sigh, I had almost forgotten about you, yet you delivered yourself to my doorstep and even picked out such a prime gravesite for yourself.

Is living really that bad?

Xiao Yuan slowly tightened his grip on the shaft of the Heaven-Slaughter Halberd.

The Ten Thousand Soul Banner within his body was also stirring; the evil spirits inside were hissing and wailing, seemingly eager to devour and refine the filthy souls of these men, bringing them "salvation."

However, Xiao Yuan was currently suffering from a dilemma.

He didn't know whether he should go through the motions or just strike immediately.

Just then, that familiar white-clad figure blocked his path.

"Young Leader Mu Li, why are you here?"

Little Doctor Fairy looked toward the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's party, her gaze turning unfriendly.

She stood with her arms spread before Xiao Yuan, much like an older sister protecting her younger brother.

She knew that Xiao Yuan's strength was indeed impressive, enough to stun any mercenary.

But the opposition was numerous, and the young leader Mu Li's strength was as high as a seven-star Dou Zhe!

Little Doctor Fairy did not believe Xiao Yuan could be a match for Mu Li, and she did not want this little brother to get hurt because of her.

Honestly, as this scene unfolded and she saw Little Doctor Fairy shielding him without a second thought, Xiao Yuan's heart felt incredibly complicated.

Can such a kind person really exist in this world?

We've only met for two days, and I only stayed at the Myriad Medicine Pavilion for one night.

Is it really worth offending the Wolf Head Mercenary Group for my sake?

Little Doctor Fairy wanted to answer Xiao Yuan right then and there.

There is no "worth it" or "not worth it," only doing or not doing!

Seeing Little Doctor Fairy take the initiative to protect that brat, Mu Li was momentarily stunned, filled with jealousy and hatred.

But in the blink of an eye, he put that nauseatingly hypocritical smile back on.

Mu Li cupped his hands toward Little Doctor Fairy and said:

"Don't misunderstand, Little Doctor Fairy. The group just received a commission, and my brothers and I are here escorting a shipment; we just happened to run into you all."

As he finished, Mu Li pointedly displayed the worn Storage Ring on his finger.

The implication was that the shipment was right there.

The members of the Blood Battle Mercenary Group all flashed looks of disdain.

Who was he trying to fool with that nonsense?

Hiss, is this guy a shapeshifter? Or did he study in Sichuan? How is his face-changing speed faster than flipping a book?

Xiao Yuan grumbled in his heart, while Little Doctor Fairy pressed her cherry lips into a thin line.

She barely managed to suppress a smile.

However, her heart sank to the bottom of a valley.

There was not a shred of credibility in Mu Li's words; the route they were taking was not a standard path through the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

And besides Mr. Yao, her assistant Lifei, and the captain of this group, no one knew the route they were taking to gather herbs this time.

Which meant someone had indeed leaked her path.

But why?

Why would Lifei betray her?

Little Doctor Fairy could not fathom it.

She had been so good to Lifei, even taking her in and caring for her all those years ago, yet this was how she was betrayed?

Seeing the flicker of worry in Little Doctor Fairy's eyes and her increasingly grim expression, Mu Li's smile grew even wider.

He said triumphantly:

"Everyone, meeting is fate. Since we've run into each other in a place like the Magical Beast Mountain Range, why don't we travel together? It would certainly provide much better security, and I'm sure you wouldn't want Little Doctor Fairy to be harmed by any magical beasts, would you?"

As he finished speaking, the group of men behind Mu Li deliberately flashed the gleaming weapons at their waists.

If they had been maintaining a facade of politeness just moments ago, they had now torn off the mask, resorting to naked threats!

Yet, they had no way to resolve the situation.

Every single one of the opponents possessed the strength of a three-star Dou Zhe or higher.

And there was Mu Li, a seven-star Dou Zhe.

Meanwhile, their own group ranged from a minimum of one-star Dou Zhe, with their captain being only a six-star Dou Zhe.

Not to mention that the opposition held the advantage in numbers.

"Miss Little Doctor Fairy, what should we do now?"

The captain stepped forward and asked in a low voice.

The current situation was no longer something he could decide.

Little Doctor Fairy was also in a difficult position, her lips pressed tightly together.

At this moment, Xiao Yuan stepped forward and whispered into Little Doctor Fairy's ear:

"Big sister, don't be troubled. I can help you get rid of them."

"Xiao Yuan, don't do anything reckless!"

Little Doctor Fairy quickly turned around and grabbed Xiao Yuan, whispering urgently.

She didn't even bother calling him her little brother, terrified that Xiao Yuan might do something impulsive.

The intimacy of their actions was seen entirely by Mu Li, who felt like he was about to grind his teeth to dust.

Long ago, he had already marked Little Doctor Fairy as his own.

Because Little Doctor Fairy's reputation in Qingshan Town was so prominent, any incident involving her would mean making an enemy of the majority of the mercenaries, which was why he had held back until now.

He never expected a brat to swoop in and steal the prize!

For a moment, Mu Li felt as if his head were covered in a verdant green hat.

By now, Little Doctor Fairy had also made her decision.

"Since Young Group Leader Mu Li has put it that way, it would be my fault to refuse. I will have to trouble everyone from the Wolf Head Mercenary Group from here on out."

"Heh, good. You've made the right choice."

Mu Li smiled faintly, waved his hand, and shouted: "Brothers of Wolf Head, you must protect Little Doctor Fairy and the brothers of the Blood Battle Mercenary Group well, understand?!"

"Yes, Young Group Leader!"

Dozens of burly men responded in unison, their synchronized shout echoing through the forest and reverberating in the valley.

However, Little Doctor Fairy didn't even spare them a glance, instead taking Xiao Yuan by the hand and leading the members of the Blood Battle Mercenary Group forward.

Watching that swaying, graceful white figure walking ahead, a flash of lechery and rage crossed Mu Li's eyes.

"Heh, you bitch. Let's see what kind of tricks you can pull once night falls!"

Mu Li had already made up his mind.

Once he captured Little Doctor Fairy tonight, he would definitely ravage her right in front of this brat before tossing her to his brothers for their own amusement!

Then, he would chop both of these wretches into pieces and feed them to the magical beasts!

Unknowingly, Mu Li had already paved his own path to death.