Night travel

Mr. Yao's invitation was turned down?

Mr. Yao, a prominent figure in Qingshan Town, had his invitation rejected?

The boy declined in a straightforward manner, showing no interest in wasting time.

As Lu Yunxiao walked away, the entire shop was surprised.

Xiaoyixian couldn't help but raise her head, curiosity gleaming in her eyes. This young man was indeed intriguing.

She could sense the indifference hidden beneath Lu Yunxiao's plain words.

It appeared that the young man paid little attention to Mr. Yao.

"It seems he might be someone significant, but it doesn't seem to have any connection to me, a little doctor," the little doctor fairy mumbled as she continued to tend to the mercenaries' wounds. However, in her mind, Lu Yunxiao's handsome face briefly vanished, leaving a subtle ripple in the otherwise calm sea of her thoughts.

...

"Where is he? Didn't he come?"

Inside the manor after Wanyaozhai, a middle-aged man in a white robe displayed an unpleasant expression as he looked at the two individuals before him. He was the owner of Wanyaozhai, Mr. Yao.

He had heard that a fifteen or sixteen-year-old martial artist had arrived at his doorstep. A talented young man like this must have a powerful background, making him a valuable connection.

So, when he received word from his subordinates, he promptly extended an invitation. However, it was summarily declined.

"Boss, the young man simply refused. He wanted to leave, and we couldn't stop him," explained a middle-aged man.

This man was Huang Jue, the one who had delivered the invitation to Lu Yunxiao, and he served as the deputy director of Wanyaozhai.

"Did you tell him I invited him?" Mr. Yao inquired.

"I did, but the young man paid no attention to it whatsoever," Huang Jue replied honestly.

Mr. Yao's expression stiffened, and a trace of displeasure crossed his face. He had been in Qingshan Town for many years, and no one had ever treated him with such disregard.

"Boss, that boy possesses a purple gold card," Guan Shi, who had been silent until now, chimed in.

Mr. Yao's complexion changed. A purple gold card holder?

This was not someone he could afford to offend. Any unpleasantness he had felt previously disappeared without a trace. If someone could wield a purple gold card, it meant that he didn't need to rely on the local apothecary in Qingshan Town.

After a moment of silence, Mr. Yao sighed. This was an opportunity that had been handed to him on a silver platter. Connecting with someone like that would undoubtedly benefit Wanyaozhai.

"Boss, I don't think we're entirely out of luck. I believe that the young man seems quite interested in Xiaoyixian. With Xiaoyixian by our side, we won't have to worry about not getting a chance to meet that young man again," Guan Shi added, rolling his eyes and speaking softly.

He had noticed the unmistakable admiration in Lu Yunxiao's eyes, and he could tell that Lu Yunxiao was quite satisfied with Xiaoyixian. When a man held such admiration for a woman and treated her differently, it was hard not to entertain certain hopes.

As for Lu Yunxiao's pure appreciation and any other thoughts he might have, Guan Shi didn't consider them at all and didn't believe them.

"Oh? The little doctor fairy?" Mr. Yao was momentarily surprised, then a sly smile crept across his face. It seemed he was inclined to treat Xiaoyixian more favorably. With the presence of a little doctor by their side, it should be easier to establish a connection with that young man.

A fifteen or sixteen-year-old martial artist with a purple gold card and such a formidable background—what an opportunity this was! If they could get closer to someone like that, Wanyaozhai would surely thrive.

Mr. Yao's emotions were stirred for a moment.

...

Lu Yunxiao found lodgings in Qingshan Town and settled down. His daily routine consisted of one thing: keeping a close watch on the little doctor fairy.

The location of the missing piece of the picture was known only to the little doctor, so if he wanted to find it, he needed her cooperation. Fortunately, on the third day, the opportunity presented itself. Wanyaozhai was running low on supplies, and Xiaoyixian was preparing to enter the Warcraft Mountains to collect medicinal herbs. This was promising news.

The only ones accompanying her were the Wolfhead Mercenary Group. Everything seemed to be proceeding as originally planned, except for the absence of Xiao Yan.

Due to his earlier defeat, Xiao Yan had needed to request time off, so his departure was delayed by several days. While it had taken him only five or six hours to reach Qingshan Town on the Star Jiao, his travel on foot would have required a full day.

So, after just two days, Xiao Yan was still en route, struggling with the heavy ruler on his back.

Consequently, he couldn't intervene in guarding the little doctor fairy.

Once they reached their destination, there would be only two possibilities: either they'd be ambushed by Mu Li or die on the spot. This was not an exaggeration.

Of course, with Lu Yunxiao present, such a situation would not come to pass.

He held a considerable admiration for Xiaoyixian and was determined not to let her meet such a tragic fate.

With a light tap of his toes, Lu Yunxiao moved through the forest like a gentle breeze.

Having the Wind attribute had significantly enhanced his proficiency in body techniques. He could seemingly float above the ground with each step.

While this was only an illusion, the Wind attribute undoubtedly had a remarkable effect on physical abilities.

Lu Yunxiao could feel his body becoming light and agile each time he infused Wind attribute Qi. It was as if his toes could lift him into the air effortlessly.

Despite their strength, Xiaoyixian and the others couldn't possibly detect Lu Yunxiao following closely behind.

After advancing for some time, the sun began to set, and they made camp in the Warcraft Mountains.

As darkness descended, a slender figure emerged quietly from a tent and headed toward the nearby dense forest.

Seeing this, Lu Yunxiao couldn't help but grin. After waiting for so long, this moment had finally arrived.

His own figure moved subtly, and Lu Yunxiao followed suit.