Returning to Wu Tan City

Now that he had successfully trained in the Purple Cloud Wings, although Chen Xiao was still in the stage of getting used to them, they were already able to help him tremendously.

Take the magical beasts on the outskirts of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, for example. Ninety-nine percent of them either ran on the ground or swam in the water.

Those that could fly were few and far between.

Because of that, as long as he flew two zhang high, Chen Xiao could avoid the vast majority of trouble, greatly speeding up his trips back and forth.

It was also thanks to the Purple Cloud Wings that Chen Xiao spent only three days emptying out all the gold coins in the cave's stone chamber and depositing them into his Gold Coin Card.

"In total, eight hundred thirteen thousand two hundred ninety-six gold coins. Esteemed guest, please keep it safe."

The shapely maid held the Gold Coin Card in both hands, the smile on her face as warm as a spring breeze. She did not let her imagination wander at all just because the black-robed person before her was shorter than she was.

Chen Xiao said nothing. He took the card, nodded slightly in thanks, then turned and left without looking back.

Over eight hundred thousand gold coins—this was all the savings he currently had.

Ninety-nine percent of it had come from the cave's stone chamber. Only a small portion was from his gains hunting magical beasts.

After leaving Black Flame City, Chen Xiao spent half an hour rushing back to the inn in Green Mountain Town. He packed up the many boxes of medicinal herbs he had hidden away, then shouldered the bulging bundle and arrived at the Ten Thousand Medicines Pavilion.

It was noon, and ninety percent of the mercenaries were out and about, making the spacious hall seem extremely quiet.

Standing on the wooden crate, the White Dress Girl saw Chen Xiao come in carrying a bundle, and a trace of confusion flashed across her face.

"I'm leaving Green Mountain Town. Could you spare me some of the medicinal powder you usually use, to keep as a backup?"

Hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian immediately understood.

The medicinal powders she prepared were unmatched in all of Green Mountain Town in terms of value for cost, and mercenaries often came to buy some as a backup. It was nothing unusual.

"If I give them all to you, I won't have any to use today. But if you still have more formulas like that, I could consider it."

Chen Xiao set the bundle to the side, picked up a brush and paper, and began writing from memory.

At first, the girl still stood behind the counter and watched curiously. But as Chen Xiao wrote more and more, she had no choice but to hurry upstairs and return carrying a pile of bottles and jars.

At a rough glance, there were fourteen or fifteen bottles in total.

Chen Xiao raised his eyes and looked over, doubt in his gaze.

At that moment, silence spoke louder than words.

Xiao Yi Xian smiled awkwardly. "There really is only this much. I promise, I didn't keep even one bottle."

Chen Xiao nodded and continued lowering his head to write.

After standing back on the wooden crate, the girl also found paper, a brush, and paste, then very carefully labeled every bottle of medicinal powder.

Some were for bruises and sprains, some stopped bleeding, some dispersed blood clots. There were all sorts of them, with a very complete range of types. Basically, the common conditions were all covered.

A quarter of an hour later, Chen Xiao stopped writing and handed several pages of formulas to the girl.

At this point, aside from the volume concerning the Woeful Poison Body, he had essentially copied the entire Seven-Colored Poison Manual for the girl.

"Thank you. I know that even if I took out all my medicinal powder, it actually wouldn't be enough to exchange for this many formulas. But I really like studying these things, so today I'll shamelessly take advantage of you."

The girl spoke with an honest expression, somewhat embarrassed.

Chen Xiao shook his head slightly and did not say much, making the girl feel a little strange.

Opening the bundle, Chen Xiao began putting the medicine bottles inside.

His gaze also fell on the small words on each bottle. They were graceful and neat.

One's handwriting reflected the person.

"Thank you for taking care of me these past few days. Farewell."

"You're welcome. Oh, right, what's your name?"

"Chen Xiao."

"My name is Xiao Yi Xian."

"I know. Your reputation in Green Mountain Town isn't small."

With a smile, Chen Xiao shouldered the bundle, waved his hand, and headed out of the Ten Thousand Medicines Pavilion.

The goal of this trip had already been completed perfectly. It was time to go back and properly digest his gains.

Just as Chen Xiao stepped out of Green Mountain Town, three mercenaries wearing wolf-head badges glanced at the immensely tempting bundle, exchanged looks, and silently followed him.

"This kid isn't weak. On his first day in Green Mountain Town, he showed strength above that of a Six-Star Dou Practitioner. He's entered the Magical Beast Mountain Range alone several times and still come back safe and sound. The three of us aren't a sure thing. How about this—Tie Shan, you go back and call a few people. We'll follow him first," a sharp-faced mercenary said solemnly.

Hearing this, the mercenary called Tie Shan nodded and quickly turned to leave.

As he walked along the steaming hot road, Chen Xiao glanced behind him from the corner of his eye and could not help shaking his head inwardly.

The Wolf Head Mercenary Group truly was a rotten apple in Green Mountain Town.

However, with the Purple Cloud Wings to rely on, Chen Xiao was not afraid of anyone in Green Mountain Town.

He immediately turned onto a small path and continued on his way.

Half an hour later, seven or eight mercenaries surrounded a young man whose status was clearly not low, following the marks left along the road until they reached a dense forest.

"How did the trail go cold here?"

"Young Commander, there are two bodies here!"

"It's Skinny Monkey and Fatty!"

"Fuck! Tried to steal a chicken and lost the rice instead. But that brat dared to kill members of my Wolf Head Mercenary Group. This isn't over!"

Two days later.

Outside Wu Tan City.

Gazing from afar at the small city where he had lived for nine years, Chen Xiao took off Black Robe, an harmless smile appearing on his face.

When he had left Wu Tan City earlier, he had owned nothing and could not even afford the most basic cultivation resources.

But now that he had returned, his wealth was already comparable to that of the three great families, giving him more than enough confidence.

In fact, in terms of cash flow alone, as well as Qi Methods and Dou Techniques that could be considered foundations, none of the three great families could match him!

"The next time I leave, it will be a true journey far away."

Murmuring softly, Chen Xiao lingered no longer and strode toward Wu Tan City.

After entering the city, Chen Xiao was surprised to discover that Wu Tan City was especially lively today. The flow of people on the streets far exceeded the past.

It was as if, in just one short month, Wu Tan City's population had suddenly increased by three or four times.

Moreover, all these crowds were converging toward the central square of the city.

"Could it be that Jia Nan Academy's recruitment team has arrived?"

When he passed by the central square, the crowd packed three layers deep inside and out left Chen Xiao clicking his tongue in amazement.

He stood on tiptoe and peered inside, but unfortunately, aside from seeing a flag fluttering in the wind, there was nothing but a dense sea of heads.

"Forget it. It has nothing to do with me."

Chen Xiao shook his head helplessly and went straight back to the Xiao Family.

Jia Nan Academy was a good place to go, but Chen Xiao had no plans to head there for the time being.

Inside the Xiao Family.

The younger generation had all been drawn over by Jia Nan Academy's recruitment and gone to the central square to watch the excitement, leaving the training ground completely empty, without a single figure in sight.

That made things convenient for Chen Xiao. He made it all the way back to his residence without being noticed by many people.

Of course, Xiao Xun'er, who lived in the most central area, was not among them.

Ling Ying, a Peak Dou Huang, was far too overpowered for tiny Wu Tan City. Every movement within the Xiao Family was simply unable to escape his senses.

"Miss, Chen Xiao has returned. A Nine Star Dou Zhe. It seems he gained quite a lot."