Battle Through the Heavens: Beauties Abound Starting with Yunlan and Her Disciples

52: Section 52Just then, a group of people emerged from the street corner ahead, blocking their path as if they had been waiting for a long time. ”Mr. Yao?” Xiao Yi Xian called out softly.

The leader of the group was indeed the Master of Wan Yao Pharmacy, Mr. Yao.

Mr. Yao was an ordinary-looking middle-aged man with a face as calm as an ancient well, making it impossible to see through the calculations in his heart.

”Xiao Yi Xian, have you been well? Did you have any gains from this herb-gathering trip into the mountains?” Mr. Yao’s voice was steady and without ripples. Yun Xiancheng replied in a flat voice, ”The harvest was quite bountiful.”

”And this is?” Mr. Yao’s gaze fell upon Yun Xiancheng, his brow furrowing almost imperceptibly, appearing somewhat surprised by this young guard, or perhaps finding him a bit troublesome.

”Xiao Yi Xian’s newly hired guard. Do you have any advice?” Yun Xiancheng asked back, neither humble nor arrogant.

”It’s nothing. Please, let’s return to Wan Yao Pharmacy to talk in detail.” Mr. Yao withdrew his gaze, thinking to himself: This young man looks only about sixteen. No matter how strong he is, at most he’s a high-star Dou Practitioner, right? There’s no need to be overly wary.

The corners of Yun Xiancheng’s lips curled slightly. Fine, he wouldn’t go looking for trouble with the Wolf Head Mercenary Group for now; he’d first see what kind of play this Pharmacy Master wanted to perform.

Xiao Yi Xian’s mood was far from as relaxed as Yun Xiancheng’s. Her position in Wan Yao Pharmacy was already delicate, and the recent betrayal by her assistant made her exceptionally sensitive to any hint of potential malice.

What exactly was this Mr. Yao planning?

Seeing this situation, Linger feared that Yun Xiancheng and Xiao Yi Xian might be in danger, so she hurriedly led her people toward the Blood Battle Mercenary Group’s headquarters.

Wan Yao Pharmacy stood grandly in the center of Qingshan Town, a quite magnificent pavilion. On the door lintel, the three characters for ”Wan Yao Pharmacy” were written in a flamboyant style, silently proclaiming its prominent status in this place.

Stepping into the Guest Hall, Mr. Yao greeted them warmly, ”Please sit, please sit.”

He then clapped his hands, and several clever Medicine Boys came forward to serve fragrant tea to the two of them.

”I heard that during this trip, Xiao Yi Xian, besides the usual medicinal herbs, seemed to have found some... extraordinary curiosities?” Mr. Yao took a sip of tea and spoke seemingly casually, yet his words were like a thunderclap.

Hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian’s heart jolted, and her fingertips couldn’t help but tremble slightly. This secret... how did it seem like everyone knew it?

Mr. Yao took in her reaction, a knowing curve appearing at the corner of his mouth. Clearly, the information he had received had been confirmed.

”Cough,” Mr. Yao cleared his throat, his tone gentle but carrying an unquestionable pressure. ”Xiao Yi Xian, there is a saying: ’A child carrying gold through a busy market.’ You—”

—do you understand the danger within?”

He continued slowly, ”Many covet treasures, while children are often powerless to protect themselves and may even draw fire upon themselves.” Xiao Yi Xian’s face turned cold, and she remained unmoved. ”What do you want to say? You might as well speak plainly.”

”It’s simple,” Mr. Yao set down his teacup, revealing his true intentions. ”Hand over that curiosity to me for safekeeping.”

He leaned forward slightly and added, ”In this way, I will settle the trouble with the Wolf Head Mercenary Group for you. A win-win situation, wouldn’t that be wonderful?” At some point, Yun Xiancheng’s warm, dry palm had grasped Xiao Yi Xian’s slightly cool fingertips.

He could clearly feel the tension in her knuckles; it was suppressed anger, even though her face remained as calm as ever.

Yun Xiancheng knew it was time for him to speak.

He looked up at Mr. Yao with a half-smile. ”I say... is the Pharmacy Master so certain that we are those unarmed children who can be manipulated at will?” Yun Xiancheng’s performance startled Mr. Yao; he hadn’t expected this young man to be so calm and composed.

But at fifteen or sixteen years old, at most he’s a 6-star Dou Practitioner. Could he possibly defy the heavens? ”Mr. Yao, what do you think of what I’ve said?”

Suddenly, a coarse and oppressive voice came from outside the door.

Xiao Yi Xian turned her head at the sound, only to find Mu She, the leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, leading a group of fierce-looking subordinates. They arrived at the entrance with a menacing aura, surrounding the Pharmacy Hall so tightly that not even a drop of water could leak through.

This scene felt familiar, as if yesterday were repeating itself. Except this time, the son was replaced by the father. ”Mu She!”

Xiao Yi Xian recognized the newcomer at a glance and blurted out his name, her tone carrying a hint of disgust and vigilance.

”My son, Mu Li, went into the Magical Beast Mountain Range with you and hasn’t returned yet. There’s been no word of him, while my mercenaries died violent deaths on the road... Who should I settle this debt with?”

Mu She’s eyes were sinister as he stared fixedly at Yun Xiancheng and Xiao Yi Xian, his face contorted. He said in a cold tone, ”You kill without even blinking; what ruthless methods.”

Mr. Yao nodded slightly upon seeing Mu She, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

Mu She was a 2-star Dou Master, and his strength was formidable. With him present, even if Xiao Yi Xian used some unique poison, there was no need to worry about any problems. With full confidence, they could find an excuse to kill.

Then, Mr. Yao turned his gaze toward Xiao Yi Xian and Yun Xiancheng, slowly speaking:

”I really didn’t expect it. Xiao Yi Xian, you are actually a Poison Master in secret! It seems my Wan Yao Pharmacy truly misjudged you! To have fostered a Poison Master for so long is truly ridiculous!”

”And now, my Wan Yao Pharmacy shall clean out the house to set the record straight!”

A group of Medicine Boys prepared to leave to spread this news, intending to completely ruin Xiao Yi Xian’s reputation.

If these methods were used against Xiao Yi Xian alone, she would truly have no way to heaven and no path to earth, falling completely into a desperate situation. But in the world of cultivation, the most terrifying thing is the absolute suppression of the superior over the inferior; the difference in strength is a chasm that cannot be crossed.

Thus, their seemingly lethal encirclement was, in Yun Xiancheng’s eyes, nothing more than a clumsy performance full of flaws, with no threat whatsoever. ”Are you finished?”

Yun Xiancheng pulled Xiao Yi Xian directly into his arms, tightening his grip on her slender waist, and said contemptuously to the crowd, ”It’s convenient that you’ve all gathered together; it saves me the trouble of looking for you one by one.”

Then, he looked at Xiao Yi Xian in his arms with a pained expression and asked softly, ”Are you alright? Were you scared?”

Xiao Yi Xian’s expression was somewhat troubled, but it wasn’t an unbearable situation. She nodded gently and responded in a soft tone, ”Mm, I’m fine. Are you okay? You must be careful.”

”It’s nothing. With just these people, it’s not much. I can wipe them out with a flip of my hand.” Yun Xiancheng smiled confidently, a heart-palpitating cold light flashing in his eyes.

Then, with a flick of his hand, he threw something that looked like a head toward Mu She.

Mu She thought it was some kind of poison, so he covered his nose and mouth and slashed the head into several pieces with a few attacks.

Then, Mu Li’s head shattered into several pieces and fell in front of Mu She. Needless to say, the scene was gruesome.

Mu She’s eyes turned blood-red as he stared fixedly at Yun Xiancheng, a beast-like roar escaping his throat: ”Mu Li! Arghhh!”

Just then, Linger rushed to the door with a dozen people. ”Young Master Xiancheng, I’ve come to help you!”

Seeing this, Yun Xiancheng nodded slightly:

”Linger, you are very thoughtful. However...”

With a single swing of Yun Xiancheng’s sword, Mu She, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group’s greatest reliance, had his throat slit.

Mu She’s head fell to the ground, the expression on his face not even having time to change. In his dimming eyes, the terrified faces of Mr. Yao and the others were reflected.

”So, what kind of delusion led you to believe that Xiao Yi Xian and I were children guilty of possessing a treasure?” Author’s Note

Building a divine bridge at the end of the road. Three chapters today.

103 Eloping with the Young ladies!

Blood slid down the edge of Yun Xiancheng’s sword, pooling on the ground like blossoms of enchanting red plums, shocking to the eye.

Yun Xiancheng lightly flicked the blade with his finger, and the remaining blood droplets scattered through the air as if unwilling to be bound. The precious sword instantly returned to its original luster, its cold light flashing, chilling one’s heart.

Inside the Guest Hall of Wan Yao Pharmacy, dozens of mangled corpses lay scattered about. The dark red blood had already soaked the floor, and the air was filled with a thick, suffocating scent of blood that was nauseating.

The difference in strength between the two sides was like a chasm. Before Yun Xiancheng, these people were like ants struggling powerlessly, fragile and unable to withstand a single blow.

Xiao Yi Xian still sat in her chair, seemingly not yet having reacted to what had happened before the slaughter was over.

In Xiao Yi Xian’s memory, there were only the afterimages of Yun Xiancheng casually swinging his sword, and countless Azure Sword Qi weaving into a net. It had strangled all the enemies besieged here, the process clean and decisive, with little else to even describe.

”Just like that... it’s over?” Xiao Yi Xian murmured softly, her voice as light as a fleeting breeze.

To Yun Xiancheng, this was but an insignificant battle, as simple and casual as brushing dust off his clothes, not worth mentioning. However, for Xiao Yi Xian, the meaning was entirely different; at least in her eyes, it represented the end of her past experiences.

From now on, she would completely bid farewell to her past and welcome a new chapter in her life. ”So... so powerful.”

Standing in the corner, Linger, who had been unnoticed, witnessed the shocking scene of Yun Xiancheng instantly killing Mu She. Her heart was struck by an unprecedented impact, an image carved into her very bones, impossible to erase.

”You were thoughtful.”

Yun Xiancheng stepped forward to Linger’s side and gently rubbed her head with his slender fingers, his movements tender.

Then, with a thought, he flicked his storage ring, and the hundreds of thousands of gold coins he had promised earlier piled up on the ground, their golden light dazzling and eye-catching. ”These are the gold coins I promised, and the Dou Technique.”

Yun Xiancheng took a scroll from his storage ring and handed it to Linger, a faint smile on his face, looking as if he were about to depart.

Hearing this, Linger’s delicate body trembled. Her originally rosy face instantly turned as pale as paper. She opened her mouth slightly and asked in a trembling voice, ”Are you... leaving?”

”Mm.” Yun Xiancheng nodded slightly, his tone calm and without a ripple.

Linger bit her lip hard and handed the Dou Technique scroll to the mercenary behind her. Then, she looked up, gathered her courage, and said, ”I want to go with you.”

Perhaps a young girl’s feelings are always so bold and reckless, acting only on what’s in her heart without regard for the consequences, seeking only to have no regrets.

Yun Xiancheng was not one to easily refuse others. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly into a faint smile, and he asked in a playful tone, ”Have you thought it through? This is an elopement, you know.”

”Mm!” Linger nodded vigorously, her tone firm, as she threw herself into Yun Xiancheng’s arms without the slightest hesitation.

Yun Xiancheng did not refuse, taking the young lady into his embrace and gently rubbing her head. ”Miss!”

The mercenaries of the Blood Battle Mercenary Group were stunned. How could their leader’s daughter be kidnapped just like that? However, it wasn’t easy to move against this son-in-law. Firstly, he was very strong; secondly, the young miss was the one who initiated it.

As excellent workers, these mercenaries knew the ways of the workplace.

So they only called out once, and there was no follow-up. ”Go back and tell my father that I’ve married out!”

From Yun Xiancheng’s arms, Linger spoke to the mercenaries. ”Those gold coins and the scroll... consider them the bride price.”

Using a dead man’s money as... cough, cough, can’t say it, can’t say it. Anyway, the Blood Battle Mercenary Group didn’t know.

Yun Xiancheng himself had no concept of gold coins; he rarely spent money. In any case, he had come to Qingshan Town empty-handed and was leaving with beauties in his arms; that was enough. ”Yes, yes, yes.”

These mercenaries didn’t dare to provoke trouble and ran off with the items.

Yun Xiancheng pinched Linger’s nose and said, ”I will take care of you from now on.”

Linger smiled slightly and said no more.

Xiao Yi Xian stood to the side, quietly observing everything happening before her.

When she saw Linger gazing at Yun Xiancheng with eyes full of affection, an indescribable sourness welled up deep within her heart.

However, she didn’t show much emotion on her face, only silently watching as Yun Xiancheng took Linger’s hand and walked slowly toward her. ”Are you going to look for your junior sister now?”

Xiao Yi Xian looked up and asked in a slightly hoarse, soft voice, her tone carrying a hint of reluctance and worry that was hard to hide.

Hearing this, Yun Xiancheng turned his head, his deep eyes gazing at her. He smiled slightly, then flicked his finger, and a flame ignited out of thin air. It instantly transformed into a raging fire, swallowing the entire Wan Yao Pharmacy. The flames soared, reddening half the sky.

Killing and arson truly were the best choices for destroying corpses and covering up evidence. Having done all this, he turned around and said to Xiao Yi Xian with a smile:

”I did indeed plan to look for my junior sister first, but... I plan to stay with you first.” Xiao Yi Xian shook her head gently and said firmly:

”I’m not important. Your junior sister is out training alone; she probably needs your companionship and protection more. You should go take care of her first. Don’t worry about me, I can manage on my own.”

Yun Xiancheng also shook his head, walked to her side, and reached out his arms, ignoring her struggles and refusal.

He pulled her directly into a tight embrace, feeling the faint fragrance emanating from her body, his heart filled with peace. ”Then I definitely can’t let you go.”

Hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian’s delicate body trembled slightly as she felt Yun Xiancheng’s warm and powerful embrace, as well as his tender words.

All the grievances and insecurities in her heart vanished. She slowly closed her eyes and said no more, allowing Yun Xiancheng to hold her tightly. Even though he had just been in close contact with another girl, now that she was held tightly in his arms...

...the young lady felt that sour feeling dissipate significantly, replaced by an indescribable sweetness and happiness. ”You lecherous guy, are you trying to pick up both of us at the same time?”

She said this in his arms, yet it didn’t sound at all like a reproach. Yun Xiancheng nodded:

”You’re wrong... I should say, I want to marry you both. From now on, we will be together forever.”

How could a teenage girl bear a promise of a hundred years—or even a thousand or ten thousand years in the future? Xiao Yi Xian said no more, feeling the warmth and sense of security coming from him. ”Fine, it’s not... impossible.”

After a moment, Yun Xiancheng slowly unfurled the pair of snow-white cloud wings on his back. Carrying them, he slowly flew away from the Wan Yao Pharmacy, which had turned into a sea of fire, heading toward the distant horizon.

104 Seclusion with the Young ladies!

104 Seclusion with the Young ladies!

Floating in the air, the two Young ladies felt the burning body temperature from Yun Xiancheng. ”What realm are you at now?”

Xiao Yi Xian leaned against Yun Xiancheng’s arm, looked up, and asked in a soft voice with a curious gaze at his profile. ”9-star Dou Master.”

Yun Xiancheng smiled slightly and replied in a calm tone. ”So powerful.”

Linger and Xiao Yi Xian praised in unison, their eyes filled with admiration and respect.

At this moment, Linger was being carried on Yun Xiancheng’s back. Those two snow-white cloud wings wrapped around her neck like a circle, looking like a cute scarf that made her appear even more petite and lovely.

”I’m not strong enough yet. To protect you, I need to become even stronger.”

Yun Xiancheng reached out and gently flicked Xiao Yi Xian’s small, upturned nose, speaking tenderly. The two of them flew all the way, and when they reached the vicinity of the cliff where they had searched for treasure last time...

Yun Xiancheng suddenly felt that the spiritual energy in one area was exceptionally abundant, its concentration far exceeding other places. He then led Xiao Yi Xian further into the depths to investigate.

After flying for a while, they came to an unremarkable small mountain.

Yun Xiancheng flew upward. However, the higher he flew, the more he could feel the rapid consumption of Dou Qi within his body. Even with his strength at the Dou Master level, he was almost reaching the brink of exhaustion.