Chapter 19: Xiao Yixian: Brother Gu Fei, please help me!

Gu Fei did not even glance at those dozen or so mercenaries.

Even if they all attacked together, they would pose absolutely no threat to him.

This Muli was the same.

【Muli generates resentment, Emotion Value +15】

He stared fixedly at Gu Fei, his eyes filled with killing intent.

Since they were unwilling to cooperate with the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, there was no need to let them live.

Even if Gu Fei himself was powerful, so what? He did not believe that a group of people here could not manage to kill an Alchemist!

Gu Fei naturally sensed the killing intent Muli held toward him.

Since that was the case, he would naturally not show any mercy!

A trace of disdain appeared in Gu Fei's eyes; as he lightly raised his palm, a burst of energy was unleashed.

The air current was faint but moved with incredible speed; when it pierced through Muli's chest, he still had a gloomy expression on his face and had not yet reacted.

The next moment, Muli's chest was instantly pierced through!

His expression did not even change as he fell straight to the ground, clearly dead beyond any doubt.

The other mercenaries, who had been aggressive and imposing, were mostly so frightened that their legs went weak upon seeing this.

【Lin Ye generates fear, Emotion Value +0.2】

【Mu Huan generates dread, Emotion Value +0.1】

They stood stunned on the spot, lacking even the courage to flee.

After all, the strength Gu Fei had just displayed was truly too terrifying.

With that light, effortless strike, even the young leader, a Seven-Star Dou Zhe, had been killed in an instant.

Muli was a top-tier powerhouse within the entire Wolf Head Mercenary Group, and even the entire Qingshan Town, while many of these dozen or so men were not even Dou Zhe.

How could they possibly resist this?

【Xiao Yixian generates shock, Emotion Value +100】

Xiao Yixian was also stunned by Gu Fei's strength.

Staying in a small place like Qingshan Town, where had she ever seen such a formidable powerhouse?

Xiao Yixian was not afraid of Gu Fei just because he had killed Muli in one blow; after all, it was Muli who had wanted to kill them first.

She clutched her chest, feeling a lingering fear.

【Xiao Yixian generates relief, Emotion Value +90】

If not for Gu Fei today, either her secret would have been exposed, or she would have been buried here.

There were still some mercenaries who, seeing they could not defeat such a terrifying powerhouse, thought to use the leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group to pressure him.

"Today you killed our young leader; if you dare to kill us too, our leader will certainly not let you off!"

A mercenary said with a fierce expression that masked his inner cowardice, though he felt somewhat guilty.

【Yuan Chong generates guilty conscience, Emotion Value +1】

This person was so strong; he wondered if their leader could actually kill him.

"That's right, our leader is a Two-Star Dou Shi; I'm afraid by then, you won't even have time to beg for mercy!"

【Qinzheng generates smugness, Emotion Value +1】

Gu Fei wore an expression of disdain.

A Two-Star Dou Shi?

He had thought it would be something impressive.

Gu Fei showed no mercy toward these mercenaries either.

He could not be bothered to kill them, so he struck quickly, sending a dozen powerful bursts of energy dancing nimbly through the forest.

The cultivation of these dozen or so mercenaries was effortlessly crippled, and they all became ordinary people.

【Xiao Yixian generates shock, Emotion Value +100】

Xiao Yixian's beautiful eyes were filled with shock.

Gu Fei's methods were ruthless; this was her first time witnessing such a scene.

But after the shock, Xiao Yixian did not feel that Gu Fei was wrong to instantly strip those dozen people of their cultivation.

After all, in this world, that was the law.

For a group of the weak to harbor killing intent toward the strong, it was already an act of mercy that the strong had not killed them all.

"I didn't scare you, did I?"

Gu Fei said with a smile, looking very relaxed and at ease.

"No..."

Xiao Yixian shook her head gently, a strange luster flashing in her beautiful eyes.

Gu Fei then walked to the edge of the cliff and looked down, his eyes filled with appreciation.

"This cliff, with its strange, overgrown trees, is quite ingenious. It seems a predecessor left a cave dwelling here. It is quite fortunate that you have such an opportunity..."

He said in a low voice, yet there was not a trace of greed in his eyes.

Xiao Yixian was momentarily stunned.

She had originally intended to share half the treasure with Gu Fei, but hearing his words, she realized that given Gu Fei's status, he likely disdained to plunder the treasures here.

Xiao Yixian knew that with what had happened today, the secret of this place would inevitably spread.

Such a treasure would certainly attract a crowd of treasure hunters.

If she did not take it today, she would have no chance later.

【Xiao Yixian generates hesitation, Emotion Value +80】

Gu Fei's eyes flickered, and he took the initiative to ask, "Is there anything you need my help with?"

Thus, after struggling for a moment, Xiao Yixian spoke up: "Young Master, could I ask you for a favor?"

Her eyes were somewhat apprehensive, wondering if she was being too much of a burden to Gu Fei.

Gu Fei, however, smiled faintly and nodded.

Xiao Yixian was usually shy and gentle by nature, rarely taking the initiative to ask others for help, so this showed that she truly trusted Gu Fei.

"Could you help me retrieve the treasure below? Of course, if there is anything that catches your eye, Young Master, feel free to take it; you can just leave the rest for me..."

Although her heart was bleeding, if not for Gu Fei today, she would never have been able to obtain the treasure at the bottom of the cliff.

Xiao Yixian was naturally grateful to Gu Fei and was willing to let him pick the best treasures first.

"Fine then..."

Although Gu Fei did not want the treasure at the bottom of the cliff, he did not refute Xiao Yixian and instead nodded in agreement.

A woman like Xiao Yixian feared nothing more than owing others favors.

Sure enough, Xiao Yixian's eyes curved, and her voice became a bit lighter.

【Xiao Yixian feels joyful, Emotion Value +80】

"Young Master, wait for me to tie the rope, and we will go down together."

Next, Xiao Yixian took out a coil of rope, intending to be lowered down.

Although it was more troublesome, it was safer.

Xiao Yixian had always gone down by being lowered on a rope before.

Gu Fei, however, spoke up to interrupt her actions.

"There is no need for such trouble; I naturally have a more convenient way."

Gu Fei shook his head, drawing a curious look from Xiao Yixian.

【Xiao Yixian feels curious, Emotion Value +80】

This cliff was incredibly steep; without relying on a rope, what method could Gu Fei possibly have?

Gu Fei smiled faintly, and a pair of red wings suddenly unfurled from his back. As the wings vibrated, he whispered an apology to Xiao Yixian, then directly wrapped his arms around her slender waist and flew down toward the bottom of the cliff.

【Xiao Yixian feels shocked, Emotion Value +100】

Having just suddenly seen those red wings that blotted out the sky, Xiao Yixian was already stunned.

Seeing that Gu Fei was actually able to fly by relying on these red wings, Xiao Yixian felt even more shaken in her heart.

【Xiao Yixian feels shaken, Emotion Value +100】

Wasn't this an ability that only a Dou Wang expert could master?

How could the ability to fly through the air appear in an Alchemist as excessively young as Gu Fei?

Such a situation even made Xiao Yixian ignore the awkwardness of being held by a man.

(End of chapter)