Back to QingShan Town

Blue Lady, with a flirtatious smile, crawled up to Xiao Yu and clung to his leg, flattering him, "This young hero is the true savior. Hermon is just a despicable person, no comparison to someone like you!"

Hermon, hearing the woman who had just been affectionate towards him now insult him, turned livid. He roared with anger, "You worthless woman, if I survive today, I will skin you alive and make you suffer a fate worse than death!"

Before he could finish, Xiao Yu kicked Hermon in the chest. Hermon was sent flying through the air, crashing into a nearby carriage with a loud bang, which shattered into pieces.

Hermon coughed up blood, lying on the ground in agony. Xiao Yu said coldly, "Did I ask you to speak?"

Blue Lady echoed, "Exactly, did the young master ask you to speak?"

Hearing Blue Lady's words, Hermon spat out another mouthful of blood. Xiao Yu glanced at Blue Lady with a fierce gaze, causing her to shiver. He then slapped her across the face with a resounding smack. She was thrown to the ground, losing some teeth and bleeding, before fainting from the impact.

Xiao Yixian approached and looked at the unconscious Blue Lady, pouting. "You wouldn't actually like this kind of person, would you?"

Xiao Yu replied with irritation, "If I liked her, would I have beaten her like this? I don't like women who are so fickle!"

Xiao Yixian mumbled quietly, "Well, she's not even as good as me!"

"What?" Xiao Yu, about to walk towards Hermon, didn't catch what Xiao Yixian said.

Startled, Xiao Yixian's face turned red, and she quickly explained, "Nothing, nothing!"

Xiao Yu didn't pursue it and instead walked up to Hermon, who was filled with fear. Hermon had never expected that the young man before him was a Dou Master. The strength of an Eight-Star Dou Practitioner was laughable in comparison.

Looking down at Hermon, Xiao Yu said, "Didn't your Wolf Head Mercenary Group get news about your Second Team Leader, Gan Mu? Even if you didn't get the news, it wouldn't be surprising if you're all a bunch of fools. Gan Mu is already dead in the Monster Beast Mountain Range."

Hermon's face flushed red. He suddenly recalled a warning from one of his subordinates before entering the mountains, advising against going in recently. It seemed there was some intelligence on the matter. Hermon now regretted it immensely!

Seeing Hermon's reaction, Xiao Yu knew he had received some news but didn't care much. He continued, "Since your Wolf Head Mercenary Group has some forewarning, you must be on guard. Perhaps you're waiting for me to return so you can ambush me. If that's the case, there's nothing more to discuss. Farewell!"

Hermon, terrified by Xiao Yu's devilish smile, wanted to scream, but Xiao Yu didn't give him the chance. With a snap of his fingers, white flames erupted around them, enveloping Hermon in Bone Spirit Cold Fire. Within moments, the area was covered with white ash that blew away with the wind.

Xiao Yixian, familiar with Xiao Yu's methods, wasn't too surprised but found the fire unusual. Xiao Yu, unfazed, turned to Xiao Yixian. "Let's head to Qing Shan Town first. We need to deal with this trouble before we get a carriage to Black Rock City."

Xiao Yixian agreed, nodding lightly.

Xiao Yu teased, "Aren't you scared?"

Xiao Yixian grinned, hands behind her back, and playfully replied, "With a Dou Master like you around and Xiao Lan protecting me, what's there to be afraid of?"

Xiao Yu shook his head and smiled. The two of them then set off towards Qing Shan Town.

Upon their return to Qing Shan Town, the bustling market and the sound of vendors calling out were a refreshing change. Xiao Yu remarked, "I prefer this kind of life. It's so quiet in the Monster Beast Mountain Range; I almost forgot how to talk!"

Xiao Yixian chuckled. "You wouldn't stay in the mountains forever; you'll need to come back occasionally."

As soon as they arrived, they caught the attention of Mu She's subordinates. With Xiao Yixian, Xiao Yu, and their unusual companions—a small dog, a white cat, and a hawk—walking through the town, they drew many curious looks. Xiao Yu understood the attention but wasn't worried about the Wolf Head Mercenary Group finding them, given his strength.

Xiao Yixian, although not as powerful, had a strong spiritual sense as a healer and noticed some subordinates watching them closely.

"Are these the people the leader is looking for?" one mercenary asked.

"Looks like it. Xiao Yixian is right there. They actually came back. I'll stay here and keep an eye on them; you go report to the leader!" another mercenary replied.

"Got it!" The mercenary dashed off towards the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's headquarters.

After walking through the town, Xiao Yu asked, "Do you need to go back to Wan Yao Zhai?"

Xiao Yixian nodded. "I need to retrieve some alchemy materials and personal items from there."

Xiao Yu agreed, "Alright, I'll go with you."

Xiao Yixian led him towards Wan Yao Zhai.

Despite Xiao Yixian's absence, Wan Yao Zhai remained busy and popular. As Xiao Yixian approached, the shop's manager, Yao, who had heard of her discoveries in the cave, saw her from a distance. His face showed a glimmer of excitement.

Yao, eager to take advantage of the situation, called some guards over and whispered instructions to them before putting on a smile and walking towards Xiao Yixian.

"Ah, Xiao Yixian, it's a pleasant surprise to see you at Wan Yao Zhai today. We must treat you well and hope you stay for a while!" Yao greeted with a somewhat insincere smile.

Xiao Yixian remained indifferent, stating calmly, "I'm just here to collect my belongings. Once I have them, I'll leave."