On the outskirts of the Magic Beast Mountain Range, Xiao Yixian stood on a mountain peak, gently stroking Xiao Nan, overlooking Qingshan Town in the distance. Her eyes were filled with deep worry.
She was not only worried about Boss Yao but also concerned about Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yixian wasn't sure how much Xiao Yan's strength had improved in these two months, but no matter what, she didn't believe that a Dou Zhe (Battle Practitioner, 2nd Level) who could only escape from Mu She, a Da Dou Shi (Battle Grandmaster, 4th Level), two months ago, could defeat Mu She now.
However, even though she knew this, Xiao Yixian didn't stop Xiao Yan. She let him go to rescue Boss Yao.
Because deep down in Xiao Yixian's heart, she was selfish.
Unlike Xiao Yan, she couldn't be as upright as him. Right now, the only person she knew who could rescue Boss Yao from the Wolf Head Mercenary Companies was Xiao Yan.
And Boss Yao was of utmost importance to her. Even if Xiao Yan was risking his life, Xiao Yixian still let him go.
At this moment, she felt so powerless that all she could do was offer useless prayers in her heart.
At the same time, there was a sense of guilt deep within her for Xiao Yan.
Deep in her heart, she secretly swore.
If Xiao Yan could really rescue Boss Yao safely, she would be willing to do anything for him.
Anything, even...
"Xiao Yixian!"
Suddenly, a thunderous roar echoed through the valley from Qingshan Town, causing Xiao Yixian to immediately freeze. Her gaze turned towards Qingshan Town.
This was... Xiao Yan's voice!
Xiao Yixian's eyes filled with excitement when she heard it. Xiao Yan shouted again.
"I've already rescued Boss Yao! Come to Myriad Medicines Hall!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yixian's heart began to race, and she jumped onto Xiao Nan, patting its head.
"Xiao Nan, let's go!"
Xiao Nan let out a loud cry and flapped its wings, soaring into the sky. It flew quickly towards Qingshan Town.
Xiao Yixian didn't doubt Xiao Yan's words for a moment. She didn't even consider the possibility that this might be a trap set by Xiao Yan to lure her there.
Because Xiao Yan would never do such a thing, even if it meant risking his life!
This time, Xiao Yixian didn't even care that Xiao Nan was a magical beast. She directed it straight to the entrance of Myriad Medicines Hall. Without waiting for Xiao Nan to land completely, she jumped down and rushed into Myriad Medicines Hall. In an instant, she saw Xiao Yan standing in the hall and Boss Yao sitting in a chair in front of him.
"Xian'er!"
When Boss Yao saw Xiao Yixian enter, his face was immediately filled with joy. Xiao Yixian rushed over and tightly embraced Boss Yao's neck, tears welling up in her eyes.
"It's great... You're safe... You're safe..."
For Xiao Yixian, who had lost her parents at a young age, Boss Yao was like a father to her. If there was one thing Xiao Yixian cared about the most in the world, it was undoubtedly Boss Yao.
Boss Yao gently patted Xiao Yixian's back, his eyes filled with deep relief.
He had thought that this time was his calamity, and he would never see Xiao Yixian again.
Meeting Xiao Yan, this young man, was truly a blessing for both him and Xiao Yixian.
Boss Yao looked at Xiao Yan, who was standing nearby, and said earnestly, "Xiao Yan, this time, thank you..."
"No need to thank me, Boss Yao." Xiao Yan waved his hand lightly and smiled in response. "I just did what I should do, nothing more."
Boss Yao was not surprised by Xiao Yan's response.
This young man had always been like this.
"By the way, Xian'er!"
Suddenly, Boss Yao remembered something and his face turned serious. He pushed Xiao Yixian away from his chest and stared at her angrily.
"Didn't I tell you to enter the mountains immediately that day?! Why did you stay in Myriad Medicines Hall?!"
Boss Yao had just learned about this incident from Xiao Yan.
Upon hearing this, Boss Yao felt extreme anger!
It was so close! It was almost too late! If it weren't for Xiao Yan's prompt action, Xiao Yixian would have gone there on her own!
Xiao Yixian's face was filled with grievances, and she stammered for a long time without being able to give a reason. She looked like a wronged girl, completely different from her mischievous usual self.
This was what a daughter looked like when scolded by her father.
Xiao Yan didn't step forward to defend Xiao Yixian in this matter. A father's scolding of his daughter was not something an outsider like him should interfere with.
Just at that moment, Xiao Yan furrowed his brow and looked towards the entrance of Myriad Medicines Hall where several mercenaries from the Wolf Head Mercenary Companies had gathered.
These mercenaries were from the Wolf Head Mercenary Companies.
Xiao Yan walked out of Myriad Medicines Hall and glanced at the people at the entrance, asking softly, "Do you have something to say?"
"Well... we..." One of the mercenaries took a step forward, stuttering, and it took a while for him to squeeze out a sentence. "We came to apologize to Xiao Yixian and Boss Yao..."
Xiao Yan remained silent upon hearing the mercenary's words.
In reality, these mercenaries had indeed persecuted Xiao Yixian and Boss Yao.
But they were also, in a way, forced into it.
In this world, a group of weak individuals had no right to say "no" to the strong.
Although Xiao Yan could understand their predicament, what had been done had been done, and that was an undeniable fact.
Moreover, whether to forgive them or not should not be decided by Xiao Yan.
Inside Myriad Medicines Hall, Boss Yao was currently reprimanding Xiao Yixian, and both of them heard the mercenaries' words. They exchanged a glance and then Xiao Yixian helped Boss Yao stand up and walked to the entrance of Myriad Medicines Hall.
Xiao Yan noticed their arrival and stepped aside.
As the mercenaries saw the two of them coming out, their faces filled with guilt. They all lowered their heads and dared not look directly at them.
Almost all of them had received help from Xiao Yixian and Boss Yao at some point, yet they had participated in the persecution of these two under orders.
This fact made it difficult for them to lift their heads.
After a long silence, the mercenaries finally raised their heads and spoke with some difficulty.
"Boss Yao, Xiao Yixian, we..."
"That's enough, you don't need to say anything."
Boss Yao spoke softly, interrupting the mercenaries.
"It's true that you persecuted me and my daughter, but I also understand that you were forced into it." Boss Yao turned his head and glanced at Xiao Yixian before saying softly, "If my daughter were ever used as a threat against me, I think I would do the same as you, even if it went against my heart."
This was the helplessness of human beings.
Everyone had different vulnerabilities—whether it was death, loved ones, or something else. But when a powerful person held their vulnerabilities hostage, no matter how against their will it was, most people would ultimately choose to comply.
This was what it meant to be helpless.
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