Chapter 83: Xiao Yi Xian!
Similar to the Gama Imperial Family, high-ranking powers within the Jia Ma Empire like the Mu Family, Nalan Family, and Yunlan Sect all received intelligence from Wutan City. Besides being shocked, they also warned their disciples to keep a low profile during this period, lest they provoke some unknown powerful figure...
One slap could potentially wipe the entire Jia Ma Empire out of existence!
And just as the Jia Ma Empire was on high alert, Jiang Yun and his group arrived at another famous landmark in Battle Through The Heavens.
Qingshan Town!
This is the town closest to the Magical Beast Mountain Range, also known as Monster Town. Along the way, Zi Yan and Qing Lin's appearances caused quite a stir.
After fending off several groups of people, the annoyed Jiang Yun took out the black Alchemist robes he had worn for his Jia Nan Academy assessment and put them on.
On his chest was an Alchemist badge, shaped like a medicine cauldron, with three mercury-like ripples constantly twisting slightly, as if alive.
It represented a Rank Three Alchemist. Logically, once an Alchemist passed an assessment for a higher rank, the previous badge would be recalled. Jia Nan Academy could assess up to Rank Five, so Jiang Yun could have obtained a Rank Five Alchemist badge.
However, as someone with connections, he had kept his previous badge. And now, today, it came in handy.
Being a step ahead makes one a genius; being a dozen steps ahead makes others think you're testing their intelligence. At Jiang Yun's age, wearing a Rank Three Alchemist badge was more intimidating than a Rank Five one.
Indeed, ever since he put on that robe, Jiang Yun and his group had not encountered any further harassment, and their journey was surprisingly smooth.
Due to its advantageous location, the shops on both sides of Qingshan Town's streets were quite popular, with a constant flow of customers. Their conversations were louder than each other's, vulgarities were often on their lips, and they constantly talked about women.
They gathered in groups, arms linked, spitting as they talked loudly on the streets, brazenly discussing where in town the women were most flavorful, where the wine was strongest, and where the most ferocious magical beasts could be found.
Zi Yan and Qing Lin frowned slightly, but having passed through several cities, they had gained quite a bit of experience with such things. It was best to let it go in one ear and out the other.
For mercenaries who live dangerous lives, with no guarantee of tomorrow, women are an ever-present topic.
When they saw Zi Yan and Qing Lin, these men's eyes immediately lit up, like hungry wolves.
"Hmph!"
Seeing this, Jiang Yun let out a cold snort, and a terrifying spiritual force stirred up a spiritual storm that swept towards the surrounding people.
"Ah—"
Agonized wails filled the air. At this moment, the people who hadn't been affected looked at Jiang Yun with fear.
At this moment, they realized that this young pretty boy was actually an Alchemist, and a Rank Three Alchemist at that.
"Hiss—"
A collective gasp was heard. A Rank Three Alchemist had come to Qingshan Town.
At this moment, everyone looked at Jiang Yun with a mix of fear and a hint of longing.
"Xiao Yun, let's go!"
Zi Yan was not only extremely sensitive to others' gazes towards her, but also quite perceptive of the gazes directed at Jiang Yun. The longing in the eyes of those around them made Zi Yan a little uncomfortable, so she pulled Jiang Yun's arm and said.
"Mm!"
Jiang Yun naturally had no objections. He nodded and, holding Zi Yan and Qing Lin's hands, slowly walked down the street.
The surrounding mercenaries, after all, didn't have the guts to approach. They could only watch the backs of the three with fearful yet envious eyes.
On both sides of the street, there were many shops, and due to the advantageous location, they were quite popular.
Upholding the principle of living off the land, the most commonly sold item here was fresh, bloody monster meat.
A monster's entire body is a treasure, and monster meat is also quite valuable. For Dou Zhe who cultivate Dou Qi, it is undoubtedly a tonic. Over time, it can imperceptibly enhance the cultivator's physique.
The higher the rank of the monster meat, the higher its value.
His gaze swept over the shops, and soon it fell upon a spacious herbal store.
Myriad Medicine Hall!
Without hesitation, Jiang Yun led the two into this herbal shop named Myriad Medicine Hall. At this time, the shop was quite crowded, and the staff were all extremely busy.
Jiang Yun's gaze quickly swept over the surrounding counters. After he had seen everything on the counters, he shook his head silently.
That Blood Lotus Essence still hadn't appeared. It seemed the timing wasn't right!
Just then, a hurried footsteps sounded, followed by a middle-aged man rushing in. Seeing Jiang Yun, his face showed a hint of shock, but upon seeing the Alchemist badge on Jiang Yun's chest, his expression turned to one of wild joy.
"I am Yao Bai, the master of Myriad Medicine Hall. I apologize for my disrespect in not knowing of your arrival, Master! I hope you can forgive me!"
Looking at the middle-aged man who had immediately bowed subserviently, those around who recognized him couldn't help but show surprised expressions.
Myriad Medicine Hall was one of the top forces in Qingshan Town. As its master, they had never seen him act like this, as if he wanted to worship Jiang Yun like a father.
"I am here for only one thing!"
But even though the other party was acting to such an extent, Jiang Yun still spoke with a cold tone.
Yao Bai, seeing this, not only wasn't angry, but instead said fawningly, "Master, whatever you command, even if it's a mountain of knives or a sea of fire, Yao Bai will not hesitate."
Glancing at the other party, Jiang Yun said, "You should have a physician here named Xiao Yi Xian, right?"
Yao Bai was slightly taken aback by the words, but after seeing Zi Yan and Qing Lin next to Jiang Yun, he immediately showed an expression of sudden realization and hastily said, "Yes, Xiao Yi Xian is a physician specially hired by our Myriad Medicine Hall. Her medical Techniques are superb. More than half of the mercenaries in Qingshan Town have been treated by Xiao Yi Xian."
"She is also as beautiful as a celestial fairy. Master, are you trying to..."
Yao Bai smiled on the surface, but his heart was bleeding. He had coveted Xiao Yi Xian for a long time. If it weren't for his scruples, Xiao Yi Xian, who wasn't even a Dou Zhe, would not have escaped his grasp.
He never expected that one day, a Rank Three Alchemist would come after hearing about her. Xiao Yi Xian was certainly lost. He only hoped that the other party, remembering the good deeds of Myriad Medicine Hall over the years, would compensate this Alchemist handsomely.
"That's not for you to know!" Jiang Yun said, sweeping a cold glance at the other party with an icy tone.
"Yes!" Yao Bai shivered when Jiang Yun's gaze swept over him, and he said tremblingly, "I'll go call Xiao Yi Xian out right away!"
Not long after, the curtain of the back hall was lifted, and the main hall immediately stirred. Even with his apprehension about Jiang Yun's identity, he still heard what everyone was saying.
"Xiao Yi Xian is out!"
"Xiao Yi Xian healed my arm a few days ago. Qingshan Town is truly lucky to have Xiao Yi Xian."
"So beautiful, tsk tsk, that waist is so slender."
"Are you courting death? Not to mention the mercenaries Xiao Yi Xian has saved, just look at that Alchemist Lord's attitude. Be careful, he might cut out your tongue!"
"Alas, Xiao Yi Xian is truly soaring to new heights, isn't she!"
"..."
The girl in front of him wore a light white dress. Her beauty couldn't compare to the world-shattering allure of Zi Yan or Medusa, and she was even slightly less striking than Qing Lin. However, she exuded a fresh and ethereal aura. This unique temperament immediately elevated the girl's charm significantly.
His gaze lingered on Xiao Yi Xian, pausing slightly on her slender waist, cinched by a green sash.
Even though he had already seen Medusa's truly serpentine waist, seeing Xiao Yi Xian's waist, which was barely a hand span, a hint of admiration flashed in Jiang Yun's eyes.
The Dou Qi Continent's number one "waist beauty" truly lived up to her reputation!
"Master, this is Xiao Yi Xian!" Yao Bai said somewhat cautiously, looking at Jiang Yun.
Xiao Yi Xian also felt Jiang Yun's gaze at this moment, feeling a bit shy and also a touch of annoyance.
Out of deference to his identity as an Alchemist, she dared not act out, and like a punching bag, she slightly lowered her head.
"I heard you know medical arts?" Jiang Yun said to Xiao Yi Xian in a gentle tone, like an elder brother from next door, easing Xiao Yi Xian's inner tension.
"A little bit, Master!" After a moment of hesitation, Xiao Yi Xian still replied softly.
"You have wood-attribute Dou Qi. Do you want to learn how to cultivate medicinal ingredients?" Jiang Yun said, looking at Xiao Yi Xian with a warm gaze.
This kind-hearted girl had encountered the worst possible physique.
Woeful Poison Body!
Putting aside the hidden dangers, the advancement speed of the Woeful Poison Body and the Green Snake Three-Flower Pupil is definitely among the top three on the continent. Even divine bloodlines would be a step weaker.
Ordinary people grow stronger through effort and opportunity, but the Woeful Poison Body only needs to consume poison to rapidly increase its strength.
However, correspondingly, the poison body also has many drawbacks. Once it erupts, it brings devastation, uncontrollable even by oneself, as if destined for a lifetime of loneliness. If a method to control the poison body is not found, it will eventually erupt completely one day.
At that time, all reason will be lost, becoming a disaster for the continent and a target of all.
Therefore, describing the Woeful Poison Body as being an enemy to the world is not an exaggeration. However, even so, for some people, the Woeful Poison Body is an extremely alluring physique.
However, for Xiao Yi Xian, if she had a choice, she probably wouldn't want this physique, which everyone on the continent eagerly pursues. Instead, she would rather be an ordinary healer.
A kind-hearted physician who saves lives and heals the injured, yet possesses the terrifying Woeful Poison Body—it's truly a cause for lament!
However, when he previously examined Yao Chen's storage ring, he had already seen the method for poison pills, and he had some ideas. He wanted to try if he could completely eradicate this Woeful Poison Body and restore Xiao Yi Xian's original Dou Qi attribute.
Even if the cost was this cultivation speed that others dreamed of, he believed Xiao Yi Xian would not hesitate.
"You're willing to teach me!" Hearing Jiang Yun's words, Xiao Yi Xian immediately forgot her nervousness. Her beautiful eyes were filled with joy, staring unblinkingly at Jiang Yun.
"Let's go!" Nodding, Jiang Yun led Zi Yan and walked towards the door first.
"Sister Xiao Yi Xian, let's go. Brother Jiang Yun never goes back on his promises!"
Seeing Jiang Yun and Zi Yan leave, Xiao Yi Xian was somewhat slow to react, standing in place, a little flustered. As Jiang Yun's thoughtful sister, Qing Lin stepped forward and sweetly said, pulling Xiao Yi Xian's soft hand.
Indeed, the gentle Qing Lin immediately made Xiao Yi Xian lower her guard, allowing herself to be pulled along to follow Jiang Yun and the other's footsteps.
"This..."
"Master..."
The departure of the few immediately made Yao Bai anxious. I've been busy for half a day, and I don't even get a tip?
In his haste, he saw the other party suddenly rush towards Jiang Yun's back.
"Hmph!"
As they walked, Zi Yan suddenly turned back, letting out a cold snort. A terrifying pressure instantly filled the entire scene.
"Uh—"
Yao Bai was like someone whose neck had been choked. He looked at Zi Yan in terror, trembling all over, unable to make a sound.
After resolving the situation, no one else dared to step forward. Jiang Yun and the three others passed through the crowd and walked out the door, with no one paying them any mind.
Even Xiao Yi Xian, who had been there for quite some time, didn't feel anything amiss. Although Yao Bai had been kind to her in the past, she had long since noticed his ulterior motives, and at this moment, she felt no sympathy.
Stepping out of Myriad Medicine Hall, Xiao Yi Xian was slightly taken aback, for she saw some familiar faces.
As far as her eyes could see, a group of people wearing mercenary uniforms with wolf head tattoos on their chests appeared. Clearly, these were members of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group.
After seeing Jiang Yun and the others emerge, one of the middle-aged men, swift as a deer, instantly arrived at the front of the group and cupped his hands towards Jiang Yun, saying, "I didn't know Master was visiting Qingshan Town. I am Mu She, the leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group in Qingshan Town!"
"Mm!"
Jiang Yun nodded indifferently, ignoring everyone, and continued to walk into the distance with Zi Yan and the two others.
Facing such disdain, a sinister and resentful glint flashed in Mu She's eyes, but remembering the other party's identity, it instantly vanished without a trace, and he shouted with a chuckle.
"If Master has leisure to visit Qingshan Town again, Mu She will certainly sweep the floor to welcome you!"
Seeing Mu She, who was usually the most influential person in Qingshan Town, act this way, Xiao Yi Xian was somewhat stunned. She felt the status of an Alchemist for the first time. Vaguely, she felt that her life was probably about to undergo earth-shattering changes.
"Father, isn't he just a Rank Three Alchemist? I see he's so young, who knows if it's real or fake. Is it really necessary to act like this?"
In the crowd, a young man in his early twenties, watching Xiao Yi Xian and the others follow closely, a sinister glint flashed in his eyes. Seeing his father act so subserviently, and most importantly, that pretty boy showed no reaction at all.
This made Mu Li, who was used to being a local tyrant, feel a psychological imbalance. He leaned next to Mu She and said discontentedly.
"Slap—"
A dizzying sensation. One second, Mu Li was full of resentment; the next, his head was buzzing, and he almost fainted on the spot.
"Rebellious son—"
After scolding Mu Li, Mu She nervously stared at the backs of Jiang Yun and his group, his heart sinking, because he saw them stop.
He secretly thought, "This is bad!"
"If you say the wrong thing, you should accept the punishment. I think that's very reasonable, don't you, Group Leader Mu She?"
Jiang Yun finally spoke to Mu She, but the other party now desperately wished none of this had happened.
"Master..."
Mu She didn't have time to finish his next words. His world was filled with a sea of white flames. In the terrified eyes of the crowd, a dazzling white light flashed.
Jiang Yun and the others were gone, and the Mu She Mercenary Group had left no trace either.