Elf

Strands of sunlight fell across Xiao Ling'er's face. She groggily opened her eyes, and the familiar face from her dreams came into view.

Seeing Xiao Yi Xian so close by, Xiao Ling'er's face flushed faintly. Her wine-red eyes stared fixedly at the sleeping Xiao Yi Xian.

After cultivating through the night, Xiao Yan's Dou Qi had reached the peak of the fourth stage. Given some more time, he was confident he could charge toward the fifth stage. It would not be long before he returned to his peak.

Yao Lao sat on the roof, watching the rising sun. Sensing Xiao Yan's aura, he smiled. As for Xiao Yi Xian beside him, there was little he could say.

Friend or foe, they were all on the same side. If they wanted to survive, they had to rely on that kid.

"Calamity Poison Body?"

Yao Lao muttered softly, his gaze fixed on the purplish-red sun.

After Xiao Yi Xian woke up, she looked at the adorable Xiao Ling'er before her and gave her a kiss. She was simply too cute.

"Xiao Ling'er, Sister will teach you a cultivation technique. You must cultivate properly from now on, all right?"

Xiao Yi Xian looked at the quiet Xiao Ling'er before her, the corners of her lips lifting slightly. She placed a slender finger on the girl's forehead.

An unfamiliar set of memories flooded into Xiao Ling'er's mind. She shook her slightly dizzy head and nodded.

Xiao Yi Xian led Xiao Ling'er out of the side room and said to Xiao Yan, who was packing things up nearby, "Xiao Yan, let me introduce you to my little sister!"

"Hm?"

Xiao Yan was busy cleaning the room. Hearing Xiao Yi Xian's voice, he turned around and instantly noticed the little white-haired, crimson-eyed girl standing beside her.

As Xiao Yan looked at Xiao Ling'er, a strange gleam flashed in his eyes. The things in his hands fell to the floor without him even noticing.

A black line appeared on Xiao Yi Xian's forehead as she watched Xiao Yan zone out. Why was Xiao Yan spacing out again?

Xiao Yan came back to his senses just in time to see a small pink fist rapidly approaching.

Thud!

"Cough, cough. Sis, was that really necessary?" Xiao Yan said awkwardly, rubbing his aching shoulder.

He had merely been distracted for a moment. It was definitely not because the little brat in front of him was too adorable.

"Something's wrong!"

Yao Lao suddenly appeared before them with a hurried expression, as though something bad had happened.

"What happened?"

Xiao Yi Xian was somewhat surprised to see Yao Lao so anxious. What exactly had happened?

Yao Lao glanced at Xiao Yi Xian and said calmly, "Quite a few people are approaching from outside Wutan City. The strongest among them is merely a Dou Ling."

"What?"

Xiao Yan was instantly dumbfounded upon hearing this. A Dou Ling expert?

And Yao Lao called one "merely" a Dou Ling? Had he heard that right?

Why would someone lead a group of people to Wutan City?

Were they here to seize the city?

"They seem to have come for Xiao Yi Xian." Yao Lao looked at Xiao Yi Xian with some confusion.

Why was Xiao Yi Xian being hunted down?

Wasn't she from some super faction?

And there was only one Dou Ling?

Xiao Yi Xian looked at the curious Yao Lao and said calmly, "Some time ago, I killed the young leader of a mercenary group. But they don't have any Dou Lings."

Yao Lao said blandly, "It seems to be a little ant they hired."

Xiao Yi Xian rubbed her smooth chin and pondered. "Hm? A Dou Shi can hire a Dou Ling?"

Xiao Yan was also curious. If a Dou Shi could hire a Dou Ling, then perhaps his clan could as well...

Yao Lao chuckled and said, "That is a Dou Ling-level Poison Master!"

Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan both sucked in a breath...

Poison Masters were like rats crossing the street in the Jia Ma Empire. Once discovered, they would attract powerful experts bent on eliminating them.

Those who associated with Poison Masters were considered accomplices and were to be killed without exception...

Hiring a Poison Master was no different from courting death...

Xiao Ling'er looked curiously at the people before her. She did not understand much of what they were saying, only that a Dou Ling seemed very powerful.

"Miss, something has happened." Ling Ying appeared before Xiao Xun'er and dropped to one knee.

"What is it?" Xiao Xun'er asked unhurriedly as she combed her hair.

"A large number of people at the Dou Zhe rank and above have appeared outside Wutan City. The strongest is a one-star Dou Ling, a Poison Master."

Ling Ying calmly reported what he had learned. They were only minor fish, but it was inconvenient for him to act openly.

"Do you know the exact reason?"

Although Xiao Xun'er did not care about these people, the person she cared about had only a Da Dou Shi backing him.

"It is said to be for Xiao Yi Xian!"

Ling Ying lowered his head as he spoke calmly. He knew that his young miss and Xiao Yi Xian did not get along.

But was it really good for them to be jealous over that good-for-nothing?

That kid was completely unworthy!

"Oh? Tell me the details." The moment she heard it concerned Xiao Yi Xian, Xiao Xun'er became somewhat interested.

Ling Ying thought for a moment before saying calmly, "According to the information this subordinate gathered, it is because the young leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group in Qingshan Town was suspected of being killed by Xiao Yi Xian.

"That Muli was supposedly after Xiao Yi Xian before he left, after which he never returned. The group leader believed Xiao Yi Xian was responsible for his death.

"He then searched everywhere for news of Xiao Yi Xian. Somehow, word spread that she had come to Wutan City, but with his strength, he could not force his way in.

"Just then, a Poison Master from the Chu Yun Empire happened to pass by, and the group leader hired him. Given a Poison Master's nature, he may have come here to kill everyone and experiment with his poison."

Xiao Xun'er nodded after hearing this. Most Poison Masters were indeed like that, but she did not want the place where she lived to become a domain of poison.

Besides, Xiao Yi Xian was not so simple. Even she found that fierce Sword Qi somewhat difficult to handle.

If Xiao Yi Xian truly had no means to deal with it, she could simply have Ling Ying act.

Several kilometers outside Wutan City, the Second Leader quietly asked Muli, "Is it really all right for us to associate with a Poison Master?"

Muli glanced at the meditating Dou Ling at the front, cunning flashing through his eyes. "Don't worry. I naturally know how terrifying Poison Masters are. Once he kills off the strongest people in Wutan City, we'll see if we can stab him in the back."

Upon hearing Muli's words, the Second Leader frantically gave him a thumbs-up. This method of killing with a borrowed knife was truly ruthless.

Their group even had a Fourth-grade Alchemist among them. Although that person's goal was not quite the same as theirs, they could still help each other.

Muli gazed into the distance, a vicious glint flashing through his eyes. Even if that Poison Master failed to kill them and was killed instead, he would still give it a try.

Even if he had to sacrifice the entire mercenary group, he would go to Wutan City for revenge.

That was his son...

A massive group advanced toward Wutan City...

Xiao Yi Xian paced back and forth in Xiao Yan's room. She had no idea where the information had leaked from, nor why a Poison Master had come.

She could barely deal with a Dou Shi, but she had no chance against a Dou Ling!

Xiao Yi Xian frowned. She truly had few options now.

Xiao Ling'er grabbed Xiao Yi Xian's hand. Looking into the girl's calm wine-red eyes, the unease in Xiao Yi Xian's heart gradually settled.

"Yao Lao, I need your help. With my strength, I cannot defeat him." Xiao Yi Xian earnestly asked Yao Lao for help. She could only rely on him now.

Yao Lao smiled and nodded. "No problem. Just tell me when you need my power, girl."

Yao Lao floated into the Storage Ring, which gently drifted toward Xiao Yi Xian.

Xiao Yi Xian looked at Xiao Yan, then at Xiao Ling'er. "Xiao Yan, take good care of Xiao Ling'er. I'll be back soon!"

Xiao Ling'er's hand clutched Xiao Yi Xian tightly, refusing to let go. Her wine-red eyes seemed filled with reluctance.

Xiao Yi Xian stroked Xiao Ling'er's head and said with a gentle smile, "Don't worry. I'll be back in a little while."

Xiao Yi Xian glanced at Xiao Yan and only reluctantly believed him after he repeatedly promised her.