NOVEL NEXT Chapter 89: The Deal is Done
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Chapter 89: The Deal is Done
"Xiao Lan, thank you~"
Near Qing Shan Town, Xiao Yi Xian gently patted Xiao Lan's head and smiled slightly.
Since Xiao Lan, being a magical beast, couldn't enter Qing Shan Town, Xiao Yi Xian had it carry both her and Xiao Yan to the outskirts of the town.
"Go ahead~ See you next time~"
Xiao Yi Xian waved and softly said her farewell. Xiao Lan responded with a long cry and then soared high into the sky, flying toward the Magic Beast Mountain Range.
Looking at the distant blue eagle, Xiao Yan couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Even though humans and magical beasts speak different languages and are different species, they can live in such harmony. In contrast, humans often scheme and deceive one another, and the words shared between them are meaningless at times.
It's truly... heart-wrenching.
"Let's go as well."
Xiao Yi Xian called softly, leading the way as she entered Qing Shan Town, and Xiao Yan followed at a leisurely pace.
"Mu Li should have returned by now."
As they walked on the town's cobbled streets, Xiao Yi Xian said faintly. Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed, a trace of killing intent flickering.
Xiao Yi Xian, walking ahead, had guessed Xiao Yan's thoughts and turned to remind him softly.
"Calm down. Not to mention that the Wolf Head Mercenary group is the largest mercenary group in Qing Shan Town, but their leader, Mu Li's father, Mu She, is also a two-star Dou Shi. Don't be impulsive."
Although Xiao Yan could instantly kill a second rank magical beast, Xiao Yi Xian still didn't fully believe he could take on the entire Wolf Head Mercenary Group, including Mu She. She didn't want Xiao Yan to throw his life away.
"...Ah, I know."
Xiao Yan responded calmly, though the killing intent in his eyes showed no sign of fading.
Mu Li, this person, he must kill him—only the question is when.
"Boss Yao! I'm back!"
Arriving at the Wan Yao Zhai (Pharmacy) , Xiao Yi Xian called out loudly. It was already night, and she didn't want to disturb the nearby residents, so she kept her voice low. Xiao Yan stood quietly beside her.
Just as Xiao Yi Xian called out, the door of Wan Yao Pharmacy was suddenly flung open.
Bang!
"Xian'er! You're finally back... Huh?"
Boss Yao, whose face showed signs of both lingering anxiety and just emerging joy, froze for a moment as he looked down at Xiao Yi Xian, who was squatting on the ground with her eyes shut, holding her nose. Xiao Yan was in the same posture beside her.
Clearly, Boss Yao had bumped into them as he opened the door.
Xiao Yi Xian rubbed her red nose and slowly stood up, muttering in complaint.
"Boss Yao, how many times have I told you to be careful when opening the door?"
However, before she could finish, Boss Yao suddenly rushed forward and tightly embraced her, catching Xiao Yi Xian off guard.
Feeling his warm embrace, which was broad yet trembling slightly, it silently conveyed the excitement within Boss Yao's heart.
"Xian'er... Welcome home."
Hearing Boss Yao's quivering murmur in her ear, Xiao Yi Xian's expression softened, and a gentle smile appeared on her lips.
"Ah~ I'm back, Boss Yao."
After a brief emotional moment, Boss Yao's excitement gradually calmed down. He released Xiao Yi Xian and glanced at Xiao Yan, whose nose was still a bit red.
"Xiao Yan, little brother, you've also come back."
"Well." Xiao Yan scratched his face and said softly, "To be accurate, it's not really a coincidence."
"Hmm?"
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Boss Yao furrowed his brow and then led them into the Wan Yao Pharmacy. After the three of them sat down, Xiao Yi Xian began explaining everything that had happened that day.
Bang!!!
After hearing the entire story, Boss Yao slammed his fist on the table, his usual easygoing nature gone. His face was now filled with a dark, angry expression.
"That Mu Li! He really is scum!!!" Boss Yao then looked at Xiao Yan and solemnly bowed his head. "Xiao Yan! I really must thank you! For saving Xiao Yi Xian twice, this great favor, I, Yao, will definitely repay it!!!"
"No need to be so formal, Boss Yao. I just did it out of convenience."
Seeing Boss Yao bowing so seriously in gratitude, Xiao Yan quickly got up and waved his hand. Then, he took out the herbs Boss Yao needed from his ring.
"Boss Yao, these are the herbs I retrieved from the locations marked on the map. Please take a look and see if they're what you need."
Boss Yao glanced at the herbs Xiao Yan handed over and nodded.
"Yes, this is the correct herb."
He then took the herbs into the inner room and, when he returned, he had the Blood Lotus Essence in his hands, placing it before Xiao Yan.
"Xiao Yan, little brother, this is the Blood Lotus Essence. You can confirm it yourself."
"Okay."
Xiao Yan nodded and reached out to take the Blood Lotus Essence. Just then, Xiao Yi Xian suddenly exclaimed.
"Blood Lotus Essence?!"
Xiao Yi Xian quickly grabbed the Blood Lotus Essence from the table before Xiao Yan could, her beautiful eyes examining it carefully. After a moment, her expression turned to one of shock.
Indeed, it was the Blood Lotus Essence, not the Yellow Lotus Essence.
As a physician, Xiao Yi Xian knew very well that although these two items differed by just one character, their price was at least a thousand times apart!
"Boss Yao! This..."
Xiao Yi Xian jumped to her feet, instinctively wanting to scold Boss Yao for using such a precious item in a trade.
However, just as the words were about to leave her mouth, she forcibly swallowed them.
What was I thinking?
No matter how precious the Blood Lotus Essence was, this was a trade made between Boss Yao and Xiao Yan. As a third party, she has no right to interfere.
Moreover, Xiao Yan had saved her twice today and had given her almost all the treasures from that secret room without hesitation. What right do she has to speak?
Compared to life and the treasures in that secret room, a mere Blood Lotus Essence was nothing, truly too cheap.
Xiao Yi Xian scolded herself inwardly and deeply reflected.
She then handed the Blood Lotus Essence to Xiao Yan.
"Sorry, it's my mistake. Here, take it."
"Oh."
Xiao Yan blankly took the Blood Lotus Essence, observing the series of emotional changes Xiao Yi Xian had gone through just now. He couldn't help but mutter to himself.
As expected, this girl's emotions change too quickly. Xiao Yan couldn't help but wonder if there was something wrong with her mentally.
"By the way!"
Suddenly, Xiao Yi Xian seemed to remember something and took out two Dou Skills and a map from her ring, placing them in front of Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan froze for a moment.
"What's this?"
"These three, I don't need them. You take them!" Xiao Yi Xian said, and when she saw Xiao Yan about to say something, she sternly added, "If you don't want them, I'll burn them right now!"
"Uh..."
Xiao Yan stiffened, then after a while, slowly said.
"Xiao Yi Xian, I'm deeply grateful."
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End of the Chapter
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For every 100 power stones = 1 chapter
300 power stones = 5 chapter
500 power stones = 8 chapter