Take the Wages and Leave

"Hmm?"

As Xiao Yi Xian pondered it, she suddenly recalled that there really had been something about a Storage Ring in her memories.

Mr. Yao, the owner of Myriad Medicine House and one of the biggest merchants operating here, had Storage Rings in his treasury—and more than one at that.

If she wanted to take all the treasures from that cave, the importance of a Storage Ring was beyond question.

What she needed now was a way to sneak into the Treasure Pavilion. According to the original owner's memories, she had worked here for a long time, but most of the money she earned had been taken away by Boss Yao on the grounds that he had raised her.

Besides, she did not think much of Boss Yao. He had not been a good person in the novel either; it could even be said that he had imprisoned her in disguise as a tool for making money.

Even Muli, who had been crazily pursuing her throughout Qingshan Town, was no good man. He merely coveted her beauty and her skills as an alchemist.

There was a saying that had always circulated through Qingshan Town: "Whoever marries Xiao Yi Xian gains an extra life."

In Qingshan Town, Xiao Yi Xian was like a celebrity from Earth in her previous life. Here, she held absolute status.

"Miss, Mr. Yao said that you are to go gather herbs with the team tomorrow."

At some point, Lifi had come to Xiao Yi Xian's side and spoken softly.

"I understand. I'll be refining some medicine in my room today, so go on ahead. Don't disturb me."

Xiao Yi Xian glanced at the ordinary-looking Lifi beside her and nodded, taking the chance to tell her not to bother her.

"This servant understands!"

Lifi gave Xiao Yi Xian a surprised look, then cleared away the bowls and chopsticks before slowly leaving. She glanced at Xiao Yi Xian, who was still lost in thought, feeling puzzled as well.

Xiao Yi Xian was not usually like this toward her. Had something happened?

Her identity had not been exposed, had it?

Lifi kept wondering why Xiao Yi Xian had been so cold to her just now. She had never acted like this before!

"Whew!"

Only after Lifi's figure had disappeared behind the door for some time did Xiao Yi Xian finally let out a breath. Although she held high status, Xiao Yi Xian did not have a single person close to her.

Xiao Yi Xian had barely cultivated any combat techniques from childhood to adulthood. Though she was now at the Dou Qi Ninth Stage, she was a complete novice when it came to both battle experience and combat techniques.

All she could do now was wait until nightfall, then head to the Treasure Pavilion to borrow the Storage Ring. She was not stealing; she was only taking back the wages she had worked so hard for over the years.

As for tomorrow's herb-gathering team?

What a joke. How could she have that much spare time? Wasn't the cave's treasure more appealing?

As the sun set and night descended, the lights of Qingshan Town gradually went out. Xiao Yi Xian opened her eyes from her sleep.

She had refined quite a few poisons that day. They were also her only means of defending herself. After glancing around her room, she quietly jumped out through the window.

At night, a figure darted swiftly through the corridors. After evading several patrols, she successfully arrived outside a rather secluded room.

Ahead was the Treasure Pavilion of Myriad Medicine House, where countless medicinal herbs and treasures were stored.

Quietly circling to the front, Xiao Yi Xian narrowed her eyes slightly. There were actually four Dou Zhe guarding the Treasure Pavilion in the distance.

Xiao Yi Xian patted down her clothes and strode over openly, several packets of poison secretly hidden between her hands.

"Xiao Yi Xian, why have you come here?"

"Without Mr. Yao's orders, I'm afraid you can't enter."

Although surprise and delight flashed through the eyes of the two guards when they saw Xiao Yi Xian, it was their duty to protect this place. Even Xiao Yi Xian, whom they liked, could not enter without orders.

Xiao Yi Xian smiled faintly at the four men before her. With a flick of her palm, purple powder glittered beneath the moonlight.

"You..."

Before the four of them could react, they collapsed to the ground one after another. They probably never would have dreamed that the Xiao Yi Xian in their hearts would poison them.

Weren't they on the same side?

Before dying, they likely all shared that question.

Why would kind-hearted Xiao Yi Xian do this?

Xiao Yi Xian's face turned slightly pale as she looked at the four men on the ground. She could only murmur inwardly, Sorry, but better you die than me!

If she left them alive to spread word of what she had done, the consequences would likely be severe. It might even bring greater disaster upon her.

As the saying went, "If you do not pull up weeds by the roots, they will grow again with the spring breeze."

Besides, she knew very well whether the people of Myriad Medicine House were good people. She was even more aware of their secret schemes. None of them were good.

Suppressing the unease in her heart, she carefully walked toward the ancient doors before her.

Just as Xiao Yi Xian entered the Treasure Pavilion, a figure covered his nose and swiftly ran outside.

The Treasure Pavilion was not nearly as luxurious as Xiao Yi Xian had imagined. There was merely one Storage Ring, three weapons, and five medicinal herbs.

Disappointment filled Xiao Yi Xian's eyes at the sight. It seemed that most of the medicinal herbs were kept in the apothecary.

Still, Xiao Yi Xian was quite pleased as she looked at the five medicinal herbs before her. At the very least, they were all Third-grade medicinal materials.

Xiao Yi Xian took the ring into her hand, and a wisp of purple Dou Qi spread into the Storage Ring. There was a large pile of gold coins inside.

Looking at the dark blue Storage Ring on her finger, her face was full of joy. With a wave of her hand, she collected all the medicinal herbs and weapons.

A sly gleam flashed through Xiao Yi Xian's eyes as her small palm pressed against a cold stone.

Crack!

A mechanism on the table suddenly opened, revealing three pale blue books inside.

"You think such a little trick can fool me?"

Without hesitation, she treated herself as a real girl. After all, the sixteen years of memories in her mind felt as though she had personally experienced them.

After putting away the books, she walked toward the doors. The moonlight was incomparably beautiful, and as she basked in it, she had never felt so relaxed.

"Quick, quick, quick... Move faster, all of you..."

"Xiao Yi Xian, stop right there..."

Lights shone continuously in the distance. Hearing one familiar voice after another, Xiao Yi Xian smiled faintly.

Though she did not know how she had been discovered, she already had the goods. It no longer mattered what happened.

She would consider these things her wages for all these years. Xiao Yi Xian took a bamboo whistle from her robes and gently blew out a wave of sound.

A moment later, a Blue Giant Eagle flew rapidly from afar through the sky under Xiao Yi Xian's expectant gaze. It circled above the estate before slowly descending.

Watching the blue eagle fly lower and lower, Xiao Yi Xian smiled at Mr. Yao in the distance and said mischievously, "Mr. Yao, I've taken my wages. Take care of yourself."

Light purple Dou Qi gathered beneath her feet. With one step, her body shot into the sky. This powerful strength intoxicated her, and she finally landed steadily upon the eagle's back.

Standing on the eagle's back, she smiled under the moonlight. Her white robes were purer than snow, and strands of purple hair fluttered in the wind. Then, riding the blue eagle, she calmly left the skies above this place under Mr. Yao's furious gaze.

In the forest not far away, a figure watched Xiao Yi Xian depart with a lecherous smile. A streak of light gently landed upon the magical beast carrying Xiao Yi Xian away.