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

201: Section 201”There’s no rush for that yet. Our priority right now is protecting the employer.” ”Keep your voices down, you two!”

Hearing the conversation between the senior brother and junior sister, Xiao Yi Xian hurriedly spoke up.

She accidentally spoke a bit too loudly, attracting the attention of the surrounding Wan Yao Pharmacy guards. However, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group probably couldn’t hear her from where they were.

”Xiao Yi Xian, lower your voice!” Yun Xiancheng said hurriedly.

Xiao Yi Xian turned back, gave Yun Xiancheng a blushing look, and then nodded, ”I know!”

Linger seemed to have overheard this conversation and stealthily walked over to them: ”I heard you...” Seeing her like that, Yun Xiancheng pretended to bare his fangs and brandish his claws:

”Little girl, if I were a bad person, wouldn’t you be getting yourself caught by coming over like this?”

Seeing Yun Xiancheng like this, Linger gave a light smile: ”Young Master is so handsome, you don’t look like a bad person...” Yun Xiancheng lightly flicked her smooth forehead. ”The causality is wrong, silly girl.”

For a moment, Yun Xiancheng was surrounded by three beautiful young girls, looking like a winner in life. This scene happened to be seen by a certain Young Mercenary Leader, causing his internal target-lock to focus manically on Yun Xiancheng. They traveled until roughly dusk.

”This is the place. We’ll set up camp here. You mercenaries can go out and hunt magical beasts on your own; we’ll be here for about three days.”

Xiao Yi Xian instructed the mercenaries, then turned around to prepare for herb gathering. Yun Xiancheng said to Xiao Yan:

”Yaner, you can go hunt some magical beasts first to temper yourself.” ”The matter of protecting Xiao Yi Xian will be left to me, your Senior Brother.”

Xiao Yan was stunned, then she seemed to have a conversation with Medicine Lady. Afterward, she opened her eyes and nodded: ”Understood!”

Yun Xiancheng stepped forward and hugged her as a farewell, then said: ”Anyway, the bonds between us ensure we won’t be separated.”

Ever since Yun Xiancheng unlocked the new fate ’Bearing Heavens Mandate’, he could vaguely sense the general locations of his girls. This way, he didn’t have to worry about them getting lost.

Xiao Yan quickly left under Medicine Lady’s guidance.

Yun Xiancheng turned his head and looked at Xiao Yi Xian, who was openly watching the show from the side.

”You and your junior sister really have a good relationship.” Xiao Yi Xian said with a half-smile.

”Actually, you could have accompanied her. I can gather herbs by myself.” Hearing this, Yun Xiancheng shook his head:

”No. Aside from the fact that your cultivation realm is too weak and it’s too dangerous to be alone in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, protecting your safety is my mission this time. You wouldn’t want to skip out on the bill, would you?”

098 Predecessor’s Ruins

Ultimately, under Yun Xiancheng’s seemingly sincere request, Xiao Yi Xian reluctantly agreed to let him follow.

But an imperceptible trace of doubt flashed through her clear eyes. The young girl couldn’t guess what Yun Xiancheng was trying to do at this moment.

The two of them walked along like this, picking mountain herbs along the way. They maintained a subtle yet safe distance from each other. Just then, a young girl poked her head out from behind a tree.

”Big Sister Xiao Yi Xian, and this Young Master.” ”I want to accompany you to gather herbs too.”

This little girl is really... quite familiar with strangers.

However, Yun Xiancheng didn’t object. On the contrary, ’familiar’ little treats are easy to eat up.

Seeing more and more people joining, Xiao Yi Xian’s expression darkened, but she quickly adjusted and revealed a smile: ”Alright, Linger, let’s go gather herbs together.”

Time passed, and before they knew it, the sun had gradually sunk in the west, dyeing the horizon a brilliant orange-red, signaling the arrival of dusk.

Yun Xiancheng leaned casually against a lush ancient tree, watching Xiao Yi Xian diligently gathering herbs in the distance. Linger naturally didn’t understand the properties of medicine; her purpose in coming was for Yun Xiancheng.

She picked a bright red flower and handed it to Yun Xiancheng. ”Master Xiancheng, does it look good?”

Seeing the shy girl, Yun Xiancheng was also slightly stunned. Looking at the little girl like this, she couldn’t be trying to pursue him, could she?

He couldn’t help but chuckle. Taking the flower from Linger’s hand, he placed it on her head, bent down halfway to look Linger in the eye, and asked, ”Does it look good?”

Linger looked a bit dazed and couldn’t help but nod: ”It looks good.”

Yun Xiancheng nodded and directly reached out to rub her head. ”Follow us closely in a moment.”

Linger was stunned, not yet clear on what Yun Xiancheng was about to do.

She saw him walk step by step toward Xiao Yi Xian. ”Xiao Yi Xian, look over there... that cliff.”

At the word ”cliff,” Xiao Yi Xian’s delicate body instantly trembled slightly, and an imperceptible nervousness flashed through her originally calm eyes. That cliff was precisely the true goal of her trip, because hidden there was a mysterious Cave dwelling left behind by a predecessor. Had he... already discovered something? Or was he... just saying it casually?

Various guesses intertwined in her heart like a mess of threads, making her feel a bit at a loss.

”The scenery here looks like the work of gods, perfectly natural, but if you observe closely, you can find some traces of artificial modification. There must be a Cave dwelling left by a predecessor inside.”

”I wonder if we are fortunate enough to go and investigate?”

Yun Xiancheng proposed in a gentle tone, his manner natural, as if he were just discussing an insignificant triviality.

Hearing this, a look of hesitation appeared on Xiao Yi Xian’s pretty face, and her heart was filled with vigilance.

On the Fighting Qi Continent, going on an adventure with someone usually involved betrayal. Xiao Yi Xian couldn’t trust Yun Xiancheng, whom she had only met a few times. ”Rest assured, I won’t harm you.”

Xiancheng seemed to see through her inner thoughts. He smiled slightly and said in a relaxed tone:

”Your true goal for coming out this time is also the Cave dwelling on this cliff, isn’t it?”

After saying that, he walked straight to Xiao Yi Xian’s side. Before she could react, he directly scooped her up in a manly princess carry, holding her tightly in his arms.

The sudden intimate contact made Xiao Yi Xian’s body shudder, and she subconsciously prepared to trigger her own defense mechanism.

A thick purple poisonous mist instantly diffused from her body, like a large amount of ink sprayed by a panicked octopus, completely covering Yun Xiancheng’s entire body.

”You... what are you doing!”

Xiao Yi Xian scolded with a red face, her voice carrying a hint of shame and anger, but even more of it was panic and unease. At the same time, her heart had long since been stirred into stormy waves, unable to calm down.

This... this person, just when did he find out her true purpose? Had he already seen through all her disguises?

”Cough, cough. Xiao Yi Xian... your self-defense mechanism is quite... cute.” Yun Xiancheng coughed twice, speaking in a slightly teasing tone.

Since he had already obtained Basic Toxin Resistance a few days ago, the protective poisonous gas Xiao Yi Xian released at this moment was almost no different from ordinary air to him; it couldn’t cause him any harm at all.

Xiao Yi Xian looked with a face full of astonishment at Yun Xiancheng, who was still breathing freely and looking normal in the poisonous mist. She subconsciously asked: ”This... this is poison! Aren’t you afraid?”

”What is there to be afraid of? Isn’t it only natural for a girl to have her own means of self-defense?”

Yun Xiancheng felt it was inconceivable, not understanding why she would say that. ”No, it’s not that. What I want to say is...”

On the Fighting Qi Continent, things related to poison were discriminated against. Unless absolutely necessary, Xiao Yi Xian didn’t want to expose her secret of using poison.

It was because she would be ostracized. But unexpectedly... After hearing Yun Xiancheng’s answer, Xiao Yi Xian froze halfway through her explanation. It seemed she couldn’t see any trace of discrimination against poison-attribute Fighting Qi in his expression. ”Um... right. It’s only natural for a girl to have means of self-defense.”

Finally, she slowly repeated Yun Xiancheng’s words, shrinking into his arms and speaking softly. Yun Xiancheng smiled slightly and held her even tighter with more tenderness.

He knew that Xiao Yi Xian had always lived in loneliness and fear, lacking a sense of security, which was why she was so sensitive and vigilant.

To break this slightly awkward atmosphere, Yun Xiancheng decided to change the subject and use practical action to prove his sincerity. With a thought, he silently activated the Cloud Mist Sect’s flying Dou Technique—cloud wings.

A mass of snow-white clouds instantly condensed behind Yun Xiancheng’s back into a pair of lifelike wings.

Linger, who was following behind, was completely dumbfounded. Wait, if you guys are like this, what about me?

Yun Xiancheng naturally knew there was a little tag-along behind him. The cloud wings flexibly curled backward, pulling Linger behind his back. ”Hold on tight.”

Yun Xiancheng said softly.

Linger naturally hugged Yun Xiancheng tightly, smelling his body fragrance.

Then, with a gentle flap of his wings, Yun Xiancheng took off with Xiao Yi Xian in front and Linger hanging on behind, flying toward the cliff.

”It’s okay, it’s okay.” Yun Xiancheng finally spoke, softly comforting Xiao Yi Xian in his arms. However, Xiao Yi Xian currently had no mind to pay attention to his words.

The young girl felt the wind whistling past her ears and the weightlessness as her body constantly rose. Her heart was filled with shock and curiosity.

She subconsciously hugged Yun Xiancheng tightly, burying her head in his chest and greedily breathing in the faint masculine scent on him, her heart filled with an inexplicable sense of security.

Yun Xiancheng landed skillfully on the cliff and gently set down the girl in his arms. His movements were soft and careful, for fear of hurting her. ”We’re here, my ladies.”

He said with a smile, looking very dashing.

Xiao Yi Xian looked back; there was a narrow path leading deep inside.

This senior chose to have their ruins on a cliff after death; it was quite original.

Just then, Xiao Yi Xian sensed the sound of something breaking through the air coming toward the back of her head. Startled, she retreated backward and hurriedly turned her head. ”Didn’t you say you wouldn’t—”

Before she could finish, she saw Yun Xiancheng use his finger as a sword, slicing a Rock Snake that was pouncing on her into two on the spot. ”Careful, Xiao Yi Xian.”

Yun Xiancheng said with a smile, looking at Xiao Yi Xian’s surprised eyes. Xiao Yi Xian’s face turned red again.

This time, she had judged a gentleman’s heart with her own petty thoughts. ”Gather!”

Yun Xiancheng pulled his hand, and a gust of wild wind leapt from his palm, sucking over several Rock Snakes that were coiled outside.

Seeing this, Xiao Yi Xian threw out a packet of powder. When the powder hit the bodies of the Rock Snakes, it instantly displayed a terrifying toxicity, corroding these Tier 1 magical beasts, whose hardness was comparable to rock, to death.

”Good coordination.”

Yun Xiancheng said with a smile.

”Um... I’m sorry, I was a bit narrow-minded earlier.” Xiao Yi Xian apologized in a low voice.

”It’s fine, nothing happened.”

099 We’ve Become Tomb Raiders

Walking in the quiet and dark Cave, a faint chill, like invisible threads, wound around their bodies, making one feel a hint of coldness. In the quiet passage, only the subtle and rhythmic footsteps of the three echoed in the empty cavern, surrounding their ears like whispers.

The dark and oppressive environment made Xiao Yi Xian involuntarily hug her arms, as if trying to gain a bit of warmth and security, but it was of no use.

Then, she quietly looked up at the tall figure in front, dressed in snow-white clothes. The girl’s nervous heart instantly relaxed a lot, as if she had a pillar to lean on. Although that shameless Linger was clinging tightly to his side, which was a bit of a mood-killer.

After marching in silence for over ten minutes, Xiao Yi Xian felt very uncomfortable with the deep darkness, as if countless eyes were peeking at her from the shadows, making her feel like needles were at her back.

Just then, the silent Yun Xiancheng suddenly spoke softly, breaking the oppressive silence: ”We’re here.”

His voice was low and gentle, like a spring breeze blowing across a lake, creating layers of ripples.

However, Xiao Yi Xian, immersed in her own thoughts, didn’t react for a moment. She couldn’t stop her steps and bumped into Yun Xiancheng’s back with a ’pah’.

The two not-yet-fully-developed small mounds in front were instantly pressed out of shape, becoming cute round spheres.

The young girl’s face turned red with shame once again. She found that by Yun Xiancheng’s side, she seemed more prone to feeling shy and embarrassed than ever before, as if a door deep in her heart was quietly opening.

Yun Xiancheng turned sideways, pointed at the tightly closed door, and said: ”Be careful, I’m going to open the door.”

Xiao Yi Xian asked curiously: ”You know mechanics?” Then she saw—

Yun Xiancheng threw a punch, hitting the tightly closed door directly. With a loud bang, the heavy door was actually blown apart by Yun Xiancheng on the spot.

Huge amounts of dust and stones flew out. A few pieces hit Xiao Yi Xian, leaving her stunned for two seconds before she hurriedly shrank behind Yun Xiancheng to avoid the flying rocks.

”I don’t know mechanics. But I know a thing or two about punching and kicking.”

Yun Xiancheng nodded, then used Fighting Qi to blow away the dust with wind, clearing an environment where they could walk. ”Let’s go.”

Yun Xiancheng directly took Xiao Yi Xian’s hand and led her inside. As a result, Linger screamed as if she had never seen anything like it. Xiao Yi Xian thought they had encountered something terrifying and poked her head out to look.

She saw that inside the stone door was a huge stone chamber. The chamber looked somewhat simple and empty. Moonlight Stones used for lighting were embedded in the walls.

In the center of the stone chamber was a seat. On the seat sat a skeleton, its head hanging low and resting on its pale thigh bones.

In front of the seat was a rather wide and long bluestone table. On the bluestone table, three locked stone boxes were neatly placed. ”Not returning to a coffin after death... the master of this place has quite a unique preference.”

Yun Xiancheng couldn’t help but say. ”Perhaps they were a stranger in a strange land.”

Xiao Yi Xian said, her gaze looking elsewhere.

In three corners of the stone chamber, there were actually piles of glittering gold coins and other precious treasures. Such a large amount of gold coins probably numbered no less than several hundred thousand.

Then, her gaze turned to the last corner, a smile appearing on her face as she immediately walked over.

What was piled in this last corner wasn’t gold coins, but various flower pots.

”The ice spirit flame grass is mine; my junior sister needs it... You guys take the rest of the herbs; I have no use for them.”

Following Xiao Yi Xian’s footsteps, Yun Xiancheng spoke immediately. Linger, who knew nothing about such herbs, shook her head:

”Big Sister Xiao Yi Xian should take all the herbs. I don’t understand these things; taking them would be a waste.” ”Um.”

The ice spirit flame grass was the most precious one here. However, since Yun Xiancheng had proactively given up the other herbs, and because she felt a bit guilty toward him for her earlier misunderstanding...

”Then I’ll do as you say.”

She said, and then told Linger:

”In that case, you go and collect the gold coins. I have no use for them.” Linger looked toward Yun Xiancheng.