Urban Romantic Divine Doctor

Chapter 775: Chapter 773, Better to Do Less Than More

The Elixir Sect was located to the northwest of Mingyue City. According to Xu Wendong’s speed, if he went at full throttle, he could reach the Elixir Sect within three hours.

But doing so would be too blatant.

If he did, he might easily attract the attention of the Three Mountains and Nine Fortresses.

Because on the way to the Elixir Sect, he had to pass by a stockade village named Heifeng Stockade.

It was a bandit lair, where several leaders had the power equivalent to the Foundation Establishment Peak. If he really encountered them, Xu Wendong wouldn’t stand a chance.

Therefore, caution was necessary.

Seeing a caravan ahead, getting ready with their supplies, Xu Wendong quickly walked over and politely asked, ”Excuse me, where are you heading?”

The caravan was small, only composed of a dozen or so middle-aged men whose skin was dark and rough, evidently from years of exposure and toil outdoors.

One of the middle-aged men replied casually, ”We’re delivering herbs to the Elixir Sect, young brother. What’s your business?”

Xu Wendong’s eyes lit up. He didn’t expect these people were actually heading to the Elixir Sect. He hurriedly said, ”I’m also going toward the Elixir Sect. I wonder if I could join all of you on the journey?”

Although following these people would slow him down a bit, it was beneficial for Xu Wendong. As long as he blended into this caravan, he could slip through unnoticed.

Even Heifeng Stockade wouldn’t dare to touch them since the caravan was delivering supplies to the Elixir Sect, after all.

The middle-aged man showed a look of difficulty. ”Young brother, we can’t make this decision. You’ll have to ask the young lady.”

Dada!

Just then.

The sound of hoofbeats came from a distance.

She was clad in a green outfit, graceful and poised, as beautiful as a fairy.

Her features were exquisite and unblemished, exuding an aura of stunning elegance and coolness.

Her name was Chen Xi.

She was the Bright Pearl of the Chen Escort Agency in Mingyue City. Although an ordinary person, she was a woman of both ability and wisdom, and had shouldered the banner of the Chen Escort Agency at a young age.

The middle-aged man who had spoken with Xu Wendong earlier quickly said, ”Young lady, this young brother wants to travel with us to the Elixir Sect.”

Chen Xi glanced at Xu Wendong, her face showing no signs of emotional fluctuation. ”Our journey is an escort mission, and escort missions inherently carry certain dangers.”

”Moreover, we can’t guarantee that we can protect your life if we encounter danger.”

If it were normal circumstances, Chen Xi wouldn’t refuse Xu Wendong’s proposal, as traveling the world was not easy, and mutual help was customary.

But their task this time was an escort mission, which carried considerable risk.

She feared Xu Wendong might face unforeseen accidents if he followed.

A young man in his twenties looked at Xu Wendong and then showed an intriguing smile. ”Little sister, we certainly are on an escort mission, but we’re helping the Elixir Sect transport herbs.”

”Not to mention Qingzhou, in all of the Nine Provinces, who dares rob the Elixir Sect’s herbs?”

”We won’t encounter any danger on our journey, so since this young brother wants to join us, let him come along!”

Chen Xi nodded slightly and then looked at Xu Wendong, issuing a clear voice. ”If you want to follow, then stay at the back of the caravan!”

Xu Wendong quickly expressed his gratitude, ”Thank you, thank you.”

The caravan set out, with Xu Wendong sitting at the back of the last cart, slowly advancing along the main road.

Even so, he remained wary of the young man who had vouched for him earlier.

He didn’t know why, but he always felt this person wasn’t a good man, emanating a sense of deceit and cunning.

Fortunately, Chen Xi treated him well, offering him some of their prepared rations during breaks, not neglecting him simply because he was an outsider.

This neatly raised Xu Wendong’s appreciation of her.

In the blink of an eye, it was evening.

The caravan arrived at the foot of an undulating mountain range.

This inexplicably made Xu Wendong more anxious because this mountain range was named Black Wind Mountain, where Heifeng Stockade was situated.

”Little sister, why don’t we set up camp here and rest for the night? We can continue at dawn,” Wang Qian suggested.

Chen Xi shook her head, saying, ”This is the territory of Heifeng Stockade. If we camp here to rest, it’s highly likely to attract their attention.”

”It’s better to avoid unnecessary trouble. Let’s continue overnight, and we can rest after crossing Black Wind Mountain!”

Even though they were escorting supplies for the Elixir Sect, they didn’t want any dealings with people from Heifeng Stockade, as they were notorious demons who wouldn’t even spit out bones after devouring their prey.

Wang Qian dismissed her concerns, saying, ”What if we do attract their attention? Do they have the guts to rob the Elixir Sect’s supplies? Not to understate them, even if given a hundred guts, they wouldn’t dare steal from the Elixir Sect.”

Chen Xi remained expressionless. ”Keep moving!”

She didn’t favor Wang Qian, even though he was her father’s apprentice. He was excessively arrogant and dismissive of others. Had her father not arranged for him to accompany her on the escort, she would have never agreed to have Wang Qian by her side.

Wang Qian sighed helplessly and continued according to Chen Xi’s instructions. However, he circled to the back of the caravan and walked alongside Xu Wendong.

He pinched the spell with one hand and infused the seal into Xu Wendong’s body. Through soul communication, he whispered, ”You are already under my spell. If you want to live, you better obey my orders, or with just a thought, I can erase your life.”

Xu Wendong felt extremely awkward.

Although Wang Qian was a cultivator, his cultivation level wasn’t high, only the Qi Refining Stage Level Seven. How could such a spell possibly threaten him?

Even so, he still pretended to be panicked and nodded repeatedly.

He was really curious to know what kind of scheme Wang Qian was plotting.

Seeing Xu Wendong so terrified, Wang Qian’s face revealed a sly smile. He took out a letter from his bosom and handed it to Xu Wendong, saying, ”Take this letter to Heifeng Stockade and give it to their second-in-command, Guan He. After reading it, he’ll ensure you riches and honor.”

Xu Wendong kept nodding and jumped off the cart, appearing obedient. He told the driver in front that he needed a bathroom break and would catch up shortly, then left the team.

Xu Wendong knew he had gotten entangled in a conspiracy.

Although he didn’t yet understand what this conspiracy was, it was evident it would surely bring disaster to Chen Xi and the others.

He wanted to stay out of it.

But.

Chen Xi treated him well. He couldn’t stand by and let her face peril.

Thus, he had to rescue Chen Xi.

After moving away from the caravan, Xu Wendong used his Soul Force to probe the letter he had been given and read its contents.

”Goodness, Wang Qian has colluded with the second-in-command of Heifeng Stockade to loot the Elixir Sect’s herbs?”

”Heifeng Stockade is far too audacious, aren’t they afraid of the Elixir Sect’s vengeance?”

Xu Wendong’s heart was unable to settle.

The Elixir Sect was one of Qingzhou’s Four Great Sects. If Heifeng Stockade indeed robbed their herbs, they would certainly face retribution from the Elixir Sect.

At that time, not even a shelter in Qingzhou, or anywhere in the Nine Provinces, would be available to them.

Thinking of this, Xu Wendong’s eyes shone with astonishing brilliance, ”Perhaps, it’s worth taking a gamble!”