After leaving Wutan City, Xiao Yan headed straight toward Qingshan Town.
As he walked, his heart brimmed with anticipation.
What would it be like when I reach Qingshan Town and meet Xiao Yi Xian?
Xiao Yi Xian was one of the original story's lingering regrets.
Since I've transmigrated into Xiao Yan, I naturally have to make up for that regret.
I'll bring her into my harem as well.
Just as Xiao Yan thought of this, he noticed a mission notification on the system panel.
It suddenly popped up, taking him somewhat by surprise.
[The host has been detected traveling to Qingshan Town. The system has issued the following missions. Complete these missions to claim your rewards.] [Note: The host must complete all of the following missions before claiming the reward.] [Receive one choice of three golden trait rewards.] [Mission one: Successfully arrive at Qingshan Town, make Xiao Yi Xian's acquaintance, and earn a measure of her approval.] [Mission two: Help Xiao Yi Xian completely escape the harassment of Mu Li from Qingshan Town's Wolf Head Mercenary Group, wipe out the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, and earn further approval from Xiao Yi Xian.] [Mission three: Agree to Xiao Yi Xian's request and accompany her to a cave to search for treasure.] [Mission four: Encounter a Heavenly Snow Demon Ape in the Magical Beast Mountain Range that lusts after Xiao Yi Xian's beauty. Slay him with ease, astonishing Xiao Yi Xian and earning her affection.] [Mission five: Help Xiao Yi Xian obtain the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture!] [After completing the following missions, claim your choice of three golden trait rewards.]
As Xiao Yan read the missions on the panel before him, surprise stirred in his heart.
These missions should not be particularly difficult, but he had to complete all of them before he could claim the reward.
Piece of cake. These missions shouldn't be too difficult.
With that thought, Xiao Yan muttered to himself inwardly, then closed the system screen and returned his attention to reality.
By nearly noon, Xiao Yan had arrived at Qingshan Town.
Although it was not as lively as Wutan City, plenty of mercenaries gathered here. With the Magical Beast Mountain Range at its back, the town saw a fair amount of traffic.
Near the Myriad Medicine Pavilion, many mercenaries sat while a young woman carefully tended to them and applied medicine.
"Miss Xiao Yi Xian, thank you so much. We've been lucky to have you treating our injuries lately. Without you, we'd have been in a miserable state."
The mercenaries voiced their thanks one after another, their hearts filled with gratitude for Xiao Yi Xian that words could not express.
In response to their thanks, Xiao Yi Xian wore a serene smile and offered a few words.
"Please, there's no need to be so polite. Treating your injuries is part of my duty. You needn't feel indebted."
Xiao Yi Xian spoke gently as she patiently applied medicine to the mercenaries.
Once she finished, she made a point of reminding them.
"Keep your wounds dry for the next few days. They should heal before long."
Having just arrived in Qingshan Town, Xiao Yan watched Xiao Yi Xian patiently tending to the mercenaries, but said nothing.
According to the system's first mission, he needed to arrive at Qingshan Town, make Xiao Yi Xian's acquaintance, and earn her initial approval.
This mission shouldn't be particularly difficult, right? With that thought, Xiao Yan immediately walked over and greeted Xiao Yi Xian.
"You must be Miss Xiao Yi Xian?"
Xiao Yan took the initiative to greet her.
Hearing him address her, Xiao Yi Xian did not give it much thought and instinctively asked him a question.
"Are you a mercenary from around here too? Are you injured? Come, sit down. Let me take a look."
"My medical skills have earned some recognition among the mercenaries here in Qingshan Town. Don't worry. No matter how serious your injuries are, I'm confident I can heal you."
Yet Xiao Yan remained perfectly calm upon hearing her words and instead explained,
"You misunderstand, Miss Xiao Yi Xian. I'm not a mercenary from around here. I just happened to be passing through."
"I heard that your medical skills are superb, so I came especially to seek a little guidance."
For some reason, hearing his praise made Xiao Yi Xian rather happy.
She had not expected word of her medical skills to spread beyond the area. She had thought her reputation was confined to Qingshan Town.
Besides, this young man looked about her age, and he was handsome, with exceptional looks and bearing.
He should be a Dou Zhe, right? Judging by his age.
Xiao Yi Xian smiled faintly and nodded.
"Thank you, but I wouldn't presume to offer guidance. I only know a little about medicine."
Xiao Yi Xian smiled faintly as she returned her attention to reality.
In those few brief moments, Xiao Yan saw a notification appear on the panel before him.
[You have just praised Xiao Yi Xian's medical skills. Although you have only just made her acquaintance, you have already earned her initial approval!] [Current mission completed.]
I didn't expect mission one to be completed so easily.
Xiao Yan murmured inwardly, then returned his attention to reality and heard a voice nearby.
"Miss Xiao Yi Xian, come with us."
At that moment, the voices of several burly men suddenly rang out.
Several men dressed as mercenaries walked over.
The unaffiliated mercenaries who had been receiving treatment from Xiao Yi Xian all withdrew, not daring to protest or step out of line.
The burly mercenaries approaching them wore badges bearing the emblem of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group.
Naturally, these unaffiliated mercenaries could not afford to offend such a powerful mercenary group. At least within Qingshan Town, no one dared provoke the Wolf Head Mercenary Group.
They certainly would not go looking for trouble.
Seeing those men come to bother her again, Xiao Yi Xian immediately furrowed her brows.
"I've already told you that I barely know Mu Li, the young leader of your Wolf Head Mercenary Group, and I have neither the leisure nor the time to accept his invitation. I'm afraid I must refuse."
Rejected yet again, the mercenaries immediately frowned.
They had come to invite Xiao Yi Xian two days earlier, only to leave without her.
After they returned, their young leader, Mu Li, had given them a vicious tongue-lashing and a brutal beating.
If they failed their mission again and could not bring Xiao Yi Xian back, they would probably lose their lives.
So today, no matter what, they had to take Xiao Yi Xian back and bring her before their young leader, Mu Li!
"Miss Xiao Yi Xian, that's no longer up to you. I suggest you come with us. Otherwise, you know what the consequences will be."
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