An Unforgettable Night, Green Mountain Town

Lu Xia watched Dugu Mei's flustered appearance and secretly laughed.

This woman usually seemed shrewd and domineering, but the moment her own interests were involved, she panicked like this.

Still, it was only natural. Seeking advantage and avoiding harm was human instinct.

Lu Xia reached out and ruffled her hair, soothing her in a calm tone:

"Why are you panicking? It's not like I'm never coming back."

"Really?"

Dugu Mei's eyes lit up as she hurriedly asked:

"Then when will you return, Young Master?"

"That's hard to say."

"I've encountered a bottleneck in my cultivation. I plan to travel for a while and see whether I can find an opportunity to break through to Dou Zong."

"Once I break through to Dou Zong, I'll naturally return."

He did not tell Dugu Mei about the Woeful Poison Body or the Heavenly Flames.

The fewer people who knew of such matters, the better.

Although Dugu Mei had already pledged her loyalty, no one could say what might happen in the future. Besides, she still had ties to the Ten Thousand Scorpions Sect, so there was no need to tell her everything.

"Break through to Dou Zong?"

Dugu Mei froze for a moment, then delight appeared on her face.

If Lu Xia broke through to Dou Zong, wouldn't he become one of the top experts of the Chu Yun Empire?

Then, if she followed Lu Xia, wouldn't her status rise even higher?

But delighted as she was, she still felt somewhat worried.

"But... Young Master, if you leave, what will happen to the residence? What if those elders grow suspicious..."

"Don't worry."

Lu Xia said indifferently, "Wu Ya is in seclusion, attempting to break through to Dou Zong. It will take at least several months, so no one will suspect anything for the time being."

"You only need to do as I say, keep the elders steady, and manage the residence's daily affairs."

"If something truly arises that you can't handle, flee beforehand. As long as there are green hills, there will be firewood to burn."

He did not completely trust Dugu Mei either.

Before leaving, he would leave something on her. If she dared harbor betrayal, she would not even know how she died.

Though Dugu Mei was still uneasy, since Lu Xia had said so, she did not dare argue.

Once Lu Xia made up his mind, a few words from her would never change it.

Besides, she had already placed all her bets on Lu Xia. Other than trusting him, she had no other choice.

It was just that...

She looked at Lu Xia's handsome profile, uncertainty stirring in her heart.

Men were all heartless and faithless. What if he met someone better after leaving and forgot all about her?

No, she had to find a way to make him remember her.

Better yet... make him unable to leave her.

With that thought, Dugu Mei's gaze changed.

She pressed herself closer into Lu Xia's arms, wrapped her arms around his neck, and breathed softly against him.

"Young Master... travel without worry. I was thoughtless just now and delayed your important plans."

As she spoke, her fingers slid down from his chest, her voice soft and coquettish.

"Young Master, once you leave, who knows how long it will be before you return... I'll miss you."

"Before you go... you must remember how good I've been to you..."

She lifted her eyes to look at Lu Xia. Her gaze shimmered, her charm seemed inborn, and every look was filled with temptation.

Lu Xia lowered his head to look at the beauty in his arms. Feeling her soft body and alluring scent, heat rose within him.

This little vixen really knew how to seduce a man.

But he liked it.

Tonight... he could indeed relax properly.

A wicked smile appeared on Lu Xia's face. He wrapped an arm around her waist, rolled over, and pinned her beneath him.

"Since you're so willing, then I won't stand on ceremony."

"Ah... Young Master, be gentler~"

"..."

That night, the spring night was once again far too short, while the flames of passion raged on.

Dugu Mei used every trick she had, flattering him in every possible way and showing endless tenderness, wishing she could melt herself into Lu Xia's very bones.

Lu Xia also let himself go, fully enjoying the beauty's tenderness.

Early the next morning.

Lu Xia gently lifted the covers and got out of bed, dressing himself.

His movements were light, and he did not wake her.

After dressing, Lu Xia stood beside the bed and glanced at her.

It had to be said that this woman truly was a rare beauty. Whether it was her face or figure, both were exceptional.

But that was all.

Lu Xia withdrew his gaze, turned toward the table, and left behind a bottle of pills and a note.

After doing all this, Lu Xia did not linger. He pushed open the window, and with a flicker of his body, vanished into the morning mist.

By the time Dugu Mei woke, the sky was already bright.

The place beside her was empty.

A hollow feeling rose in Dugu Mei's heart. She hurriedly sat up and looked around.

"Young Master?"

She called out, but no one answered.

The room was empty, with only her left inside.

She felt somewhat lost, and somewhat uneasy.

Only when she saw the pills and note on the table did her heart settle slightly.

She picked up the note and read it carefully. The handwriting upon it was vigorous and powerful—it was indeed Lu Xia's.

The note contained many instructions, as well as one sentence: Wait for me to return.

Dugu Mei held the note and looked at it for a long time, a complicated expression appearing on her face.

There was loss, unease, and a trace of anticipation.

"Young Master... you must come back."

She murmured softly and carefully put the note away.

She had already placed all her bets on Lu Xia. There was no turning back.

She only hoped... he would not disappoint her.

Lu Xia had already left Heavenly Centipede Ravine.

Without alerting anyone, he silently departed from the valley where he had spent six years.

Standing atop a mountain outside Heavenly Centipede Ravine, Lu Xia looked back.

Thick poisonous mist blanketed the entire valley, making it impossible to see what lay within.

Over six years, he had gone from a twelve-year-old boy to a Dou Emperor Peak expert, enduring and lying low in this place all that time.

Heavenly Centipede Ravine was too small to contain his ambition.

Lu Xia withdrew his gaze and headed north.

His next destination was Green Mountain Town.

As a transmigrator, he knew that in Green Mountain Town, there was a girl like himself who possessed the Woeful Poison Body.

Xiao Yi Xian.

Xiao Yi Xian possessed extraordinary talent in the poison arts. If he could bring her under his command, she would be of great help to him.

Of course, more importantly, he wanted to see what another owner of the Woeful Poison Body was like now.

Lu Xia's steps were light as his figure darted through the forests like a ghost.

The Chu Yun Empire and Green Mountain Town were separated by thousands of miles.

With Lu Xia's Dou Emperor Peak cultivation, he could arrive in no more than half a day if he traveled at full speed.

But he was in no hurry. He wandered along at an unhurried pace, familiarizing himself with the customs and people of this continent.

After spending six years in the sunless poison valley of Heavenly Centipede Ravine, he had nearly forgotten what normal human towns looked like.

After traveling at a leisurely pace for a day, the outline of Green Mountain Town finally appeared in Lu Xia's sight.

Standing on a slope outside the town, Lu Xia looked down at it from above.

It was even smaller than he had imagined.

The town was not large, with only one main street. Unevenly scattered houses lined both sides, and they looked quite old.

Dense forest surrounded the town. Beyond it lay the endless Magical Beast Mountain Range.

As a supply point on the outskirts of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, Green Mountain Town was small, yet bustling.

People streamed through the streets: mercenaries carrying swords and sabers, peddlers bearing shoulder poles, and simply dressed townsfolk. The place was crowded and lively, filled with the warmth of everyday life.