Xiao Yan watched the medicinal herbs in the counter with an air of fascination.
However, Xiao Huohuo, on the other side, spotted a medicinal herb that might have been overlooked, and a hint of excitement flashed in her eyes.
"Waiter, how much is this?"
Upon hearing Xiao Huohuo's words, the shop assistant glanced at the yellow medicinal herbs on the counter, waved dismissively, and said:
" Yellow Lotus Essence, one hundred gold coins."
Hearing the shop assistant's words, Xiao Huohuo felt a great weight lifted from her heart and said:
"Bring all the Yellow Lotus Essence extract you have here; I want to buy it in bulk."
Xiao Yan, who was standing nearby, had already noticed Xiao Huohuo's unusual behavior.
With his quick wit, he soon realized that Xiao Huohuo had probably stumbled upon something valuable among the pile of medicinal herbs.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have deliberately covered it up like that.
When the shop assistant heard that Xiao Huohuo was going on a shopping spree, his gaze swept over the Storage Ring on Xiao Huohuo's finger, and a fawning smile immediately appeared on his face. He grinned and said:
"Please wait a moment, sir!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he hurriedly ran towards the back.
Before long, the shop assistant ran back with a box containing more than fifty Yellow Lotus Essence plants.
Xiao Huohuo's gaze swept over the pile of medicinal herbs, then she selected more than twenty Yellow Lotus Essence plants before speaking:
"Take it all out."
A total of twenty-three Yellow Lotus Essence were purchased, costing several thousand gold coins.
After making the payment, Xiao Huohuo asked, seemingly casually:
"Did you gather all this Yellow Lotus Essence from the Magical Beast Mountain Range?"
"Yes, that's true, but most of the expenses for each trip are spent on hiring mercenaries."
Xiao Huohuo nodded upon hearing this and said no more. They left the Myriad Medicine Pavilion and headed towards another exit of Qingshan Town. Only then did Xiao Yan speak to Xiao Huohuo:
"What, did you find something good?"
Xiao Huohuo took out the Yellow Lotus Essence from her Storage Ring and tossed it to Xiao Yan, saying:
"This is a Blood Lotus Essence, its price is more than a hundred times higher than that of Yellow Lotus Essence. It seems the shopkeeper misjudged it."
After speaking, Xiao Huohuo shook his head and said:
"It's a pity there's only this one; it seems they were just a bit unlucky."
Xiao Huohuo watched as Xiao Yan examined the Yellow Lotus Essence in his hand and said:
" Blood Lotus Essence and Yellow Lotus Essence are very similar, but you can tell by gently scratching it with your fingernail that it is blood-red inside and tastes sour and astringent. This is Blood Lotus Essence."
"The difference between the two lies in the fact that Yellow Lotus Essence extract has a yellowish color and a bitter taste."
Knowing that Xiao Huohuo Xiao Yan explained the differences and uses between the two herbs during her introduction.
"You're lucky," the Yao Lao's voice rang out.
"If you want to cultivate the Flame Mantra, you must devour Heavenly Flames. Although Heavenly Flames are fierce, they can be effectively countered by refining certain pills. And this Blood Lotus Essence is one of those medicinal ingredients..."
During their conversation, Xiao Yan and Xiao Huohuo also approached another entrance to Qingshan Town.
Beyond this entrance lies the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
Xiao Huohuo has only just broken through to the Dou Zhe level. If he were to fight a single Tier 1 Magical Beast on his own, that would be his limit.
However, with Xiao Yan by his side now, he has become much bolder.
Although Xiao Yan's strength at the Soul Ancestor level is not considered strong in the Douluo Continent, he is still Lord Soul Master that ordinary people cannot afford to offend.
Along the way, Yao Lao had already tested Xiao Yan's strength.
Xiao Yan's current strength, attached to his Soul Division Martial Soul, is estimated by Yao Lao to be fluctuating around the Dou Shi realm.
After all, Xiao Yan couldn't unleash his full power, as that would be a significant drain on him.
However, his strength at the Dou Shi level was sufficient to handle the situation on the outskirts of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
Although Yao Lao declared that he would let Xiao Huohuo cross the Magical Beast Mountain Range, he wasn't foolish enough to just rush in.
With his current strength, if he goes too far in, he'll just be courting death.
There are many mercenaries at the exit of Qingshan Town.
Many teams returned in grief, covered in blood, carrying the bodies of their fallen comrades, while others laughed heartily, having reaped considerable rewards in the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
Mercenaries came and went, gathering together and shouting. Many shops and factions were also preparing for their entry into the Magical Beast Mountain Range, constantly recruiting mercenaries from the surrounding area.
Xiao Yan looked at this familiar, bustling scene.
He recalled the time when the Grandmaster took him and Tang San to hunt for Soul Ring; those Soul Master who relied on the Soul Hunting Forest for their livelihood were just like these mercenaries.
They were all risking their lives to obtain the resources to survive.
The law of the jungle, where the strong prey on the weak, is a stark reality in any world.
Xiao Yan and Xiao Huohuo naturally wouldn't join these mercenary groups now. The two headed into the Magical Beast Mountain Range, and along the way, many people looked at their solitary figures with flickering eyes.
Some people seemed reluctant to see the two teenagers perish in the mountains and offered words of advice. Xiao Huohuo salute, but did not stop walking.
As for Xiao Yan, he was completely shrouded in a black robe, and no one could see his face. Even his hands were covered with leather gloves, making him look extremely strange.
Xiao Yan at least had experience hunting Soul Beast before, so entering this mountain range felt somewhat familiar.
In contrast, Xiao Huohuo, who was entering the Magical Beast Mountain Range for the first time, was much more vigilant, with a hint of excitement in her eyes.
" Xiao Yan, did you hunt Soul Beast like this before?"
Xiao Huohuo looked up at Xiao Yan, who was standing calmly to the side, and asked.
Even Yao Lao released his Spiritual Soul Power, curiously hovering around Xiao Yan.
"Hmm." Xiao Yan nodded and recounted the story of how he Soul Hunting to the two of them.
"Although the cultivation systems of the two worlds are different, whether Soul Hunting beasts or magical Magical Beast, the principle of the strong preying on the weak remains the same."
Xiao Huohuo nodded slightly upon hearing this, and was about to speak when Xiao Yan subtly gestured to him.
Upon seeing this, Xiao Huohuo's expression turned serious, and his eyes became more profound.
Xiao Yan led the way, and soon they passed through the outer forest. Although the surrounding area was still within the outer edge of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, few people came here.
"Gentlemen, aren't you coming out yet?"
Xiao Yan's cold voice rang out, and then three figures walked out from behind them.
Xiao Huohuo looked at the three people. The strength emanating from them was not too strong. Two were Three-Star Dou Zhe and one was Five-Star Dou Zhe.
"The three of you have followed us all this way; what are your plans?"
Having been discovered by Xiao Yan and his companions, the three of them didn't hide anything and immediately stood behind them, blocking their path. The leader's gaze fell on Xiao Huohuo Xiao Yan, and he spoke coldly:
"Boy, leave behind that ruler on your back and the Storage Ring on your body, and we might spare your lives."
Although Xiao Huohuo's physique appears more mature due to his cultivation, one can still see that he is still a child at heart.
Even if Xiao Huohuo is talented, he could never be their match.
Upon hearing the three's purpose, Xiao Yan reacted almost instantly, looking at Xiao Huohuo with surprise, while the latter also looked helpless.
No one expected that they would be targeted so soon after stepping out the door.