NOVEL NEXT Chapter 88: Stupid Certain People
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Chapter 88: Stupid Certain People
By the cliff, Xiao Yi Xian gently stroked Xiao Lan, her gaze fixed on Xiao Yan, who had his hands pressed together, earnestly worshipping a row of simple tombs. Her eyes were filled with speechlessness.
The row of tombs buried the mercenaries who had been killed by Xiao Yan in the cave earlier. The graves were dug by Xiao Yan himself.
You killed them, then personally buried them, and now you're even setting up a tomb to worship them. Anyone who doesn't know would think you're some kind-hearted passerby. But you didn't even leave them a head.
Xiao Yi Xian was silently cursing in her mind, but for some reason, this gesture from Xiao Yan seemed unexpectedly normal.
Is my brain starting to malfunction too?
Xiao Yi Xian pinched the bridge of her nose, feeling a headache. Honestly, with such a weird person like Xiao Yan, she probably wouldn't meet anyone like him in her lifetime again.
After the worship, Xiao Yan turned around, and Xiao Yi Xian crossed her arms, giving him a glance of helplessness.
"They were trying to take your life not long ago, and yet, you're so kind to set up a tomb for them."
"The mistakes they made in life shouldn't be carried over into death."
Xiao Yan glanced at the row of tombs and said this, leaving Xiao Yi Xian speechless.
Alright, you're righteous. I wouldn't be able to do that.
"Then, where are you going next?"
Xiao Yi Xian asked, and Xiao Yan immediately pulled out the map that Boss Yao had given him.
"Pick up the medicinal herbs that Boss Yao asked for as soon as possible. He has patients who urgently need them."
"Then let's go. I'll take you there."
Xiao Yi Xian slightly turned her head and motioned for Xiao Yan to get on Xiao Lan.
After their interaction earlier, Xiao Yi Xian now fully trusted Xiao Yan. He really just accepted Boss Yao's deal to gather herbs from the Magic Beast Mountain Range, not as an excuse to protect himself.
Xiao Yi Xian was certain that if even someone like Xiao Yan lied, then the word "honesty" wouldn't exist on this continent.
"Just the two of us?" Upon hearing Xiao Yi Xian's words, Xiao Yan furrowed his brows. "But the area around here is filled with second rank magical beasts. Isn't it a bit too dangerous?"
"…"
Xiao Yi Xian narrowed her eyes and stared at Xiao Yan closely.
Alright then.
This guy, his brain really isn't working well. He genuinely thinks those second rank magical beasts will be a trouble for him.
Xiao Yi Xian didn't bother to explain and pulled Xiao Yan onto Xiao Lan.
"Let's go first and talk later."
With that, the two took off again on Xiao Lan, and Xiao Yi Xian directed Xiao Yan towards the location of the herbs based on the map.
A few minutes later, Xiao Yi Xian saw that they were almost there and lightly tapped Xiao Lan's head, signaling it to land. Once Xiao Lan had safely touched down, Xiao Yi Xian pointed ahead and said to Xiao Yan.
"Just walk ahead, and you'll see the herbs. The area is surrounded by second rank magical beasts, so we can't go in. Xiao Lan and I will wait here for you."
It wasn't that Xiao Yi Xian was really afraid of danger. If Xiao Yan had truly been an ordinary fighter who couldn't handle second rank magical beasts, Xiao Yi Xian would definitely have thought of a way to help him get the herbs. Even if they couldn't defeat the beasts, getting the herbs and leaving quickly would still have been possible.
But after knowing Xiao Yan's true strength, Xiao Yi Xian didn't want to complicate things. She figured that if she and Xiao Lan went in, they would only end up being a nuisance to Xiao Yan.
"Alright."
Hearing Xiao Yi Xian's words, Xiao Yan nodded lightly. Naturally, he wouldn't force Xiao Yi Xian to help him.
This was his own mission, and he hoped to complete it on his own without involving anyone else.
Xiao Yan's body tensed as he cautiously walked toward the direction Xiao Yi Xian had pointed to.
Watching Xiao Yan's figure disappear into the forest, Xiao Yi Xian sighed deeply, resting her chin on Xiao Lan's head, gazing helplessly ahead.
Really, how could there be such a foolish person in the world?
Xiao Yi Xian thought to herself. In her eyes, Xiao Yan was a fool, in every possible way.
She was really curious what kind of family could raise such a person. Not to say in a thousand years, but at least one like him would only appear once in a hundred years.
If it were her, she probably wouldn't care about her own constitution.
Maybe we really could become friends.
Xiao Yi Xian lowered her head, thinking like this.
Suddenly, several wolf howls echoed from the forest, interrupting her thoughts. She looked sharply toward the direction where Xiao Yan had gone.
Although she knew that with Xiao Yan's strength, second rank magical beasts couldn't possibly pose a threat to him, Xiao Yi Xian couldn't help but feel a sense of worry.
Such a righteous person, she might never meet again, and if something were to happen…
Xiao Yi Xian furrowed her brows tightly. At this moment, the howling of the wolves stopped, and after a long while, there was no sound. This made Xiao Yi Xian feel a bit uneasy.
Better safe than sorry.
Although Xiao Yi Xian would never become as righteous as Xiao Yan, that didn't mean she would be okay with seeing him in trouble.
Or rather, she didn't want to see Xiao Yan in any trouble.
At this moment, Xiao Yi Xian made a decision in her heart, lightly tapping Xiao Lan's head.
"Xiao Lan, let's go."
Before Xiao Yi Xian could finish her sentence, there was a sudden sound from the forest ahead. Xiao Yixian tensed and focused on the direction of the noise.
After a while, Xiao Yan's familiar figure slowly appeared in her line of sight. Xiao Yi Xian couldn't help but let out a deep sigh of relief.
As expected, her worries were unnecessary.
With Xiao Yan's strength, forget second rank magical beasts—he could probably even fight off third rank beasts.
"Did you get it?"
Xiao Yi Xian looked at Xiao Yan and asked softly. Xiao Yan nodded, his expression a little more relaxed.
"I got it. It wasn't that hard." Xiao Yan scratched his face, then added, "But there weren't any second rank magical beasts around the herbs. Just some little wolf cubs. It wasn't as difficult as Boss Yao said."
"…"
Xiao Yi Xian was once again speechless.
She clearly heard the howls of the wolves earlier, and it was definitely the roar of the second rank magical beasts, Gold-Eating Wolves. Moreover, Gold-Eating Wolves are pack animals, and a group usually consists of at least ten wolves.
In other words, Xiao Yan had faced at least ten second rank magical beasts and still managed to calmly collect the herbs. Not only was he not injured, but even his clothes only had a few slight wrinkles.
"Sigh~~~"
Xiao Yi Xian sighed deeply, leaning her chin on Xiao Lan's head, looking at Xiao Yan with a very speechless expression, making Xiao Yan raise an eyebrow in confusion.
"What's wrong? Why the sigh?"
"It's nothing, don't mind it." Xiao Yi Xian waved her hand, propping her chin with her wrist as she said slowly, "It's just that this is the first time I've realized how incredibly stupid certain people can be."
"Certain people? Are you talking about Mu Li and the others?"
Xiao Yan froze for a moment, his first thought going to Mu Li and the mercenaries he had buried.
"If it were them, it would be fine." Xiao Yi Xian shrugged. "The certain person I'm talking about is even more foolish than them."
"Foolish, to the point of being outrageous~"
Xiao Yi Xian said this while looking at Xiao Yan, a hint of tenderness unconsciously appearing in her eyes.
That stupid certain person will never know who I'm talking about in this lifetime~
(End of chapter)
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