Chapter 78: The Kind Xiao Yi Xian
In Wu Tan City, behind the Xiao family's mountain...
After observing the events in the void for a while, Xiao Tiance grew bored and teleported outside Wu Tan City. There, he sent a message to Xiao Yin to meet him.
Moments later, Xiao Yin appeared and knelt on one knee. "Xiao Yin greets the Clan Leader."
"No need for formalities. You can stop monitoring the other Xiao family members. From now on, focus solely on Xiao Yan," Xiao Tiance instructed, gesturing for him to rise.
"I understand," Xiao Yin replied, bowing respectfully.
"With Xiao Yin's strength and his dark attribute Dou Qi, it should be easy enough for him to protect Xiao Yan without being detected by Yao Chen," Xiao Tiance thought as he dismissed Xiao Yin, who disappeared instantly.
With that task complete, Xiao Tiance began traveling on foot. His reasons for coming to Wu Tan City were twofold: witnessing the iconic engagement annulment scene and exploring the northwest region.
Even walking, his pace was extraordinary. With each step, he covered several meters, using a simple Dou Technique.
By the afternoon, Xiao Tiance arrived at a place called Qingshan Town on the outskirts of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
As he watched the residents many with weak cultivation, some not even at the Dou Zhe level risking their lives on the mountain's fringes, he couldn't help but feel a pang of regret for the harshness of the world.
However, his thoughts were interrupted when a burly man, a four star Dou Zhe wielding a large blade, approached him with a smirk.
"Hey, kid. Which family's young master are you? Venturing alone to the Magical Beast Mountain Range takes some guts. Care to share your background?"
Xiao Tiance blinked and pointed at himself with a smile. "Are you talking to me?"
"Who else? You see anyone else here?" the man barked impatiently.
Chuckling, Xiao Tiance teased, "Let me guess. You want to figure out if my background is strong enough to warrant caution before you act?"
"Hah! Smart kid. You don't look like you've got any Dou Qi, so you're probably just an ordinary rich boy. Nice clothes, expensive storage rings you're loaded. Now, if you're from a prominent family, I might let you off. But if not, you're about to learn how harsh the world can be," the man said, resting his blade on his shoulder with a greedy grin.
Realizing the man's intentions, Xiao Tiance smiled. "I have no special background. If you want my belongings, feel free to take them."
"Hahaha! Lucky me I'm gonna be rich today!" the man exclaimed, raising his blade.
Before he could strike, a crisp voice called out from nearby.
"Hey, Otto! Picking on people again? Do you want me, Xiao Yi Xian, to test my poisons on you?"
Hearing this, Xiao Tiance turned to see a young girl approaching. The man, Otto, froze in his tracks.
Quickly retreating, Otto greeted her with a fawning smile. "Miss Xiao Yi Xian, you misunderstand. This young man challenged me to a duel!"
Turning back to Xiao Tiance, he growled, "Isn't that right, kid?"
Amused by Otto's sudden change in demeanor, Xiao Tiance smiled and addressed Xiao Yi Xian directly. "I never said such a thing. He was trying to rob me."
Xiao Yi Xian frowned and glared at Otto. "Care to explain that?"
Otto immediately wilted under her gaze. "I'm sorry! I was wrong!"
Surprised by his quick admission, Xiao Yi Xian turned to Xiao Tiance and softly said, "Big brother, if you're not hurt, you should leave Qingshan Town. Otto and his crew are mercenaries who'll do anything for money."
Xiao Tiance studied the girl closely. Her kindness toward a stranger moved him.
"How kind hearted. She doesn't even know me yet stepped in to protect me."
Observing her further, he noticed faint traces of toxins in her body. Clearly, she was already consuming poisons, a sign of her unique Constitution of Calamity and Poison.
"Impressive. Ordinary people wouldn't dare ingest poisons before their constitution fully awakens."
Seeing Xiao Tiance deep in thought, Xiao Yi Xian urged again, "What's wrong with you? Leave already! If Otto follows you, I won't be responsible for what happens."
Chuckling, Xiao Tiance replied, "Don't worry, Miss Xiao Yi Xian. Thank you for your concern."
Frustrated by his nonchalance, Xiao Yi Xian huffed. "Fine! If you don't care about your life, I won't either!"
She stomped off angrily, leaving Xiao Tiance smiling at her retreating figure.
Otto, who had been watching the exchange, also left but cast a greedy look at Xiao Tiance before departing. Xiao Tiance noticed the look but dismissed it with a smirk.
Later, Xiao Tiance wandered into a noodle shop in town.
"Welcome, young master! Please have a seat. Our noodles are famous everyone who visits Qingshan Town stops by to try them!" the shop assistant said enthusiastically.
"I'll have your signature dish, then," Xiao Tiance said, taking a seat.
Although he no longer needed to eat due to his advanced cultivation, the aroma of the noodles intrigued him.
As he sipped the tea brought by the assistant, a group of mercenaries entered, loudly discussing their recent ventures into the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
Xiao Tiance listened intently, finding their stories amusing.
"It's a refreshing change from cultivation and solitude. A little entertainment is nice."
Just as he settled in, a ragged boy ran into the shop, heading straight for the mercenaries.
"Uncles, please spare some food! I haven't eaten in days," the boy pleaded.
One of the mercenaries, whose clothes had been dirtied by the boy, cursed angrily. "Damn beggar! You're ruining my day!"
He raised his blade to strike the boy.
Xiao Tiance initially planned to ignore the scene but suddenly sensed something unique about the boy.
"Hmm?"
(End of Chapter)
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