Chapter 12: Ye Xian'er

"Is it inconvenient for you to tell me?" Wei Yang asked with a smile.

"No, it's not." Xiao Yixian quickly shook her head upon hearing this, becoming a bit nervous. Her small hands were pinching the corner of her clothes, her knuckles turning slightly white. She lowered her head and softly said, "My, my name is Ye Xian'er."

Her voice was light and pleasant.

"Ye Xian'er..."

Wei Yang softly repeated the name twice and said with a smile, "It's a very nice name, it suits you."

This name is good, better than Xiao Yixian. The person matches the name, ethereal like a fairy.

"Tha—thank you." Xiao Yixian, or rather Ye Xian'er, said softly, a bit embarrassed.

"My name is Wei Yang." Wei Yang told her his name with a smile before turning to continue walking.

"Wei Yang?" Ye Xian'er looked at Wei Yang's back, then pursed her lips into a smile, and quickly followed him with light steps.

...

Back in the inn's room.

Wei Yang pushed the door open and entered directly.

Behind him, Ye Xian'er hesitated at the doorway, unsure whether she should follow him inside.

"Come in, what are you doing standing there?" Wei Yang called out, sitting down on a chair.

Ye Xian'er took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to shuffle in slowly. Looking at the lavishly decorated room, she appeared slightly nervous.

"Sit down." Wei Yang poured her a cup of water from the teapot and gestured for her to sit.

"Thank you, sir." Ye Xian'er accepted the cup with both hands, lowering her head to take small sips, not daring to look up for quite some time.

Wei Yang couldn't help laughing lightly when he saw this.

Ye Xian'er glanced at him shyly upon hearing his laughter.

Seeing Wei Yang looking at her with a smile, she quickly lowered her head again like a startled doe, her face quickly turning red, and the blush spreading up to her earlobes.

Even her delicate and petite earlobes seemed to become translucent at this moment.

Seeing her shy appearance, Wei Yang stopped teasing her and instead asked, "Why is a little girl like you alone in Qingshan Town?"

Ye Xian'er's expression showed a trace of sadness, which she quickly concealed before quietly answering, "I... I heard there's a famous Wan Yao Zhai here. They have a good reputation and are recruiting apprentice physicians, so I thought I'd try my luck."

"Oh, you've studied medicine?" Wei Yang nodded, feigning curiosity.

Ye Xian'er nodded first, then shook her head, "I... I haven't learned formally, it's... it's just something I've been figuring out on my own."

"Self-taught? That's impressive." Wei Yang praised her.

Ye Xian'er quickly shook her head, embarrassedly waving her hands, "No, no, it's not impressive... I've just been learning on my own... I, I've never actually treated anyone."

"Coincidentally, I'm also a physician, and I'm self-taught as well," Wei Yang said with a smile. "But I'm a bit better; I've already treated people, and I'm somewhat known in Wutan City."

"Really?" Ye Xian'er looked up in surprise, her eyes bright.

"Of course it's true, why would I lie to you?" Wei Yang shrugged. "They all call me, ahem, Doctor Wei."

"Wow, you're amazing. I... I want to be like you someday," Ye Xian'er said enviously.

"Just in time, I need an assistant. Would you consider it?" Wei Yang raised an eyebrow, slowly revealing his true intentions.

"Really?" Ye Xian'er asked excitedly.

"Of course." Wei Yang nodded seriously.

Ye Xian'er bit her lip gently, looking at him with eyes full of emotion and anticipation, her face once again turning red like a ripe apple, cute and tempting, making people want to take a bite.

Wei Yang's heart skipped a beat, his eyes burning with interest.

Unfortunately for him, Ye Xian'er caught that fiery look.

Her face reddened even more, as if it could bleed.

"Pfft~" Ye Xian'er stifled a giggle, quickly glancing at Wei Yang.

Seeing Wei Yang's slightly stiff expression, she stifled another laugh, quickly nodded, and said softly, "Alright."

"Hmph." Wei Yang softly huffed, secretly letting out a huge sigh of relief.

Fortunately, this young girl agreed.

Otherwise, if she had rejected him on the spot, Wei Yang figured he'd die of embarrassment and have to pack up and sneak back to Wutan City, never to show his face again.

"Room and board included. Fifty gold coins a month." Wei Yang said, spreading his fingers.

"Ah?" Ye Xian'er looked at Wei Yang in surprise.

"Is that... too low?" Wei Yang asked tentatively, "Should I... increase it a bit?"

"No need, no need." Ye Xian'er quickly shook her head.

Wei Yang nodded.

"It's too high," Ye Xian'er said softly.

"Oh, then it's fine. As long as it's not too low." Wei Yang was relieved, waving his hand decisively. "It's settled then."

Money is no big deal.

I have plenty of it.

Nowadays, Wei Yang could confidently say: I have no interest in money.

If not for worrying about scaring Ye Xian'er, he could offer a thousand, ten thousand gold coins a month without issue.

Ye Xian'er felt at a loss whether to laugh or cry; this employer truly seemed foolish with money.

Fifty gold coins a month?!

Even a manager at an ordinary shop doesn't earn that much.

As an apprentice, she was content with room and board alone.

Ye Xian'er hesitated, wondering if she should remind him.

However, Wei Yang paid no mind to what she thought, quickly finalizing the arrangement. "Prepare yourself for tomorrow morning, and we'll head back to Wutan City."

...

Early the next day.

After breakfast, Wei Yang led his newly recruited assistant, Ye Xian'er, away from the inn.

They rented a luxurious and spacious carriage to leave Qingshan Town.

Inside the carriage, Wei Yang leaned back against the soft fur-covered seat, his eyes slightly closed.

He appeared to be resting but was actually practicing cultivation.

Sitting beside him, Ye Xian'er, after making tea for her employer, picked up a book titled 'Basic Herbal Knowledge' and started reading it with great interest.

The carriage had just left Qingshan Town when it suddenly stopped.

Ye Xian'er put down her book and looked up.

Wei Yang frowned, stopping his practice and opening his eyes.

"Sir," the coachman called as he knocked on the carriage door.

"What is it?" Wei Yang asked in a deep voice.

"Sir, outside, a group of people is blocking the road," the coachman cautiously explained. "They're from the Wolfhead Mercenary Group, and their deputy leader, Mu Li, is with them."

"Sir," Ye Xian'er said worriedly, looking at Wei Yang.

This incident was triggered by her, how could she not be nervous?

Moreover, she had heard of the infamous Wolfhead Mercenary Group, knowing that they were a formidable force in Qingshan Town.

Not easy to deal with at all.

"Stay calm, don't worry, it will be fine." Wei Yang reassured Ye Xian'er with a confident look.

He stood up and moved toward the carriage door. "This is troublesome. I advised them not to mess with me; I hope they're prepared to pay the price!"