章 11: Chapter 11: Meeting Again
The next day, Wei Yang woke up at noon.
He stretched lazily, feeling extremely comfortable and at ease after the sleep. Since coming to this world almost a decade ago, it was the first time he had felt so at peace. Perhaps having a bit of confidence made his mindset slightly different.
He got up, did his daily practice, then washed up and had lunch. After eating, Wei Yang decided to take a walk, have a good look around, and deal with the low-level herbs and first-tier magic cores he had gathered from the Magic Beast Mountain Range before, to free up some space. He also hoped to get lucky and find something valuable, though the odds of that were slim.
Strolling leisurely down the street, he casually looked around and asked here and there, enjoying the rare relaxation. After nearly ten years of hard work, he finally had some strength and confidence, didn't he deserve a bit of enjoyment?
Unknowingly, he ended up near Wan Yao Zhai. The whole town was not big, with only a few lively streets. Up ahead, a slender figure in white came into view.
Hmm? Wei Yang's steps faltered. They were encountering each other again? However, this time, the Little Doctor Immortal was not in a good situation. Three rough mercenaries with lecherous smiles on their faces had her cornered, teasing her with crude words.
"What a pretty little beauty."
"Hehe, little beauty, where are you headed? I like you, why not come home with me?"
"No, little beauty, don't go with him, come with me, I'll treat you well."
"Come with us..."
"Young lady, choose one of us, or you can have all three, hahaha."
The three mercenaries surrounded the Little Doctor Immortal in a circle, with lecherous smiles and indecent words. The Little Doctor Immortal, now washed of yesterday's dust, wore a simple white dress, a light green belt outlining her slender waist. Her long hair falling to her waist, she stood there with a fresh and ethereal aura, captivating at a glance.
Faced with the three mercenaries' teasing, she appeared flustered, with a hint of paleness on her small face. Her hands tightly clenched the hem of her clothes, keeping silent but holding a hint of defiance. This pitiful look made her even more endearing, invoking an urge to protect her.
Naturally, this made the three mercenaries even more eager, their eyes burning with desire and becoming increasingly wanton.
"Too much, bullying a little girl."
"Hmph, they are from the Wolfhead Mercenary Group, always so arrogant."
Among the onlookers, some showed displeasure, but most adopted a detached attitude, just watching the spectacle without intervening.
Seeing this only made the three mercenaries more brazen, arrogance written all over their faces. The Wolfhead Mercenary Group was a significant force in Qingshan Town, known for their domineering nature.
Wei Yang frowned at the scene, suddenly feeling very uncomfortable inside. Annoyed. Damn it, this was something unresolved from my past! How dare these small fries harass her? Even if I was indifferent, it's not your place to bully her.
As the cliche "hero saving the beauty" unfolded, Wei Yang shook his head and stepped forward.
"Little sister, let me take you... ah~"
Bang!
Wei Yang lifted his hand from behind and struck one of the mercenaries on the face, knocking him to the ground, unconscious. Wei Yang hadn't used any fighting energy, but his physical strength alone was something these two or three-star fighters couldn't withstand.
There was a moment of stunned silence from the onlookers, followed by a buzz of uproar.
"Being a hero is fine, but he should mind who he's dealing with."
"He's in trouble now, offending the Wolfhead Mercenary Group, no one will protect him in Qingshan Town."
The Little Doctor Immortal was also startled, looking up at Wei Yang with a sudden warmth spreading through her heart. Among all the people present, only he had stepped up to save her.
"Come here," Wei Yang beckoned.
"Ah?" The Little Doctor Immortal hesitated for a moment, then hurriedly ran to hide behind Wei Yang.
"Who are you, kid, daring to interfere? Do you know we're from the Wolfhead Mercenary Group?" One mercenary shouted with a sullen face after glancing at his unconscious companion.
"You're not afraid of offending the Wolfhead Mercenary Group and dying?" Another mercenary yelled angrily.
"Annoying." Wei Yang's expression cooled, stepping forward and sending each mercenary flying several meters with a single kick. The two once arrogant mercenaries were now curled on the ground like shrimp, their faces turning from red to pale, then blue, sweating profusely and unable to speak from pain.
The surrounding onlookers fell silent at this scene.
"I'm staying at the inn. Let your leader come find me if he dares. But the price will be steep," Wei Yang said calmly, before turning to the startled Little Doctor Immortal. He gently said, "Let's go."
Without waiting for a response, he started walking towards the inn. The incident had dampened his interest in further strolling. Behind him, the Little Doctor Immortal quickly followed. As they walked, she occasionally glanced at Wei Yang's back, her face reddening after several stolen glances.
At this point, the Little Doctor Immortal was just over twelve years old. Having recently faced life-changing events, losing her family and being alone, she was at her most vulnerable and needing of safety. She wasn't yet the renowned figure of four years later, revered by many mercenaries in Qingshan Town.
"What should I do?" Wei Yang pondered as he walked. Finally, he decided: he couldn't let this opportunity slip away. Since they had met, how could he push her away?
After all, wasn't this fate?
So what if she had the Calamity Poison Body? Troublesome, yes, but not unsolvable. With this resolve, Wei Yang took a deep breath.
"What's your name?" Wei Yang turned slightly, asking.
He was genuinely curious, as the original work never mentioned it, always referring to her as the Little Doctor Immortal.
"Ah?" The Little Doctor Immortal was startled from her reverie, her face slightly flushed.
Hearing Wei Yang's question, she looked up, her expression still dazed, clearly not yet processing the query.
"Hmm?" Wei Yang turned back and, seeing her cute expression, couldn't help but laugh a little. He reached out and ruffled her hair. Her adorable, puzzled look was endearing, stirring in him a sense of fondness and admiration. She was a strong and brave girl, gentle and kind yet independent.
Thinking of her experiences in the original work, Wei Yang's expression softened further, his eyes showing a hint of pity.
Earlier, he had approached with a casual attitude—after all, to him, she was just a character from his imagination.
But now, having made his decision and facing the real, living her, his mindset was subtly, unconsciously changing.
Feeling the warmth from his hand, the Little Doctor Immortal stood still, her heart almost melting, the defenses she had built crumbling instantly as her eyes welled up.
(Some words are omitted.)
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