章 96: Chapter 96: The Secret of the Small Valley
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Mu She was dead, and the Wolf Head Mercenary Group had been annihilated!
This group, once standing as one of the three major mercenary groups in Qing Shan Town, was now history.
Though the rise and fall of mercenary groups were common in Qing Shan Town over the years, it was unprecedented for a young man to single-handedly wipe out a powerful mercenary group consisting of a hundred elite mercenaries.
The news spread rapidly, reaching every corner of the town. Everyone was left in shock by this earth-shattering event.
However, Mo Yu had no interest in the attention. After dealing with Mu She, he retrieved the mother token of the Flying Signal Parent-Child Tokens from his storage ring. Following its guidance, he tracked down the child token, which indicated Xiao Yixian's location.
The Flying Signal Parent-Child Tokens could not only warn the other party in case of danger, but also allow them to sense each other's presence within a certain range.
Taking out the mother token, Mo Yu saw a curved line appearing on the token's map. He smiled slightly. If his guess was right, the end of that line was where Xiao Yixian was located—still inside the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's headquarters.
Following the map, Mo Yu walked along a quiet path. Before long, a gloomy prison appeared in his sight.
At the entrance, the defense was strict, with over a dozen fully armed guards standing watch.
"They don't seem to know what happened in the front yard yet," Mo Yu thought as he looked at the still-dutiful mercenaries.
To quickly find Xiao Yixian, Mo Yu summoned the Thunder Soul. With a flash, the crimson lightning streaked through the air like a dazzling electric snake, instantly knocking out the dozen or so mercenaries.
With his Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder at the infant stage, Mo Yu didn't even need to use his own dou qi to deal with these Dou Zhe-level opponents.
Approaching the prison, there were no more mercenaries inside. Mo Yu frowned as he looked at the rows of cages. The token's signal had led him here, and this was the end.
Just as Mo Yu was about to search each cage one by one, a maid in servant's attire suddenly appeared. Without hesitation, Mo Yu seized her immediately.
Looking at her terrified expression, Mo Yu asked directly, "Where is Xiao Yixian?"
Following the direction of the trembling girl's finger, Mo Yu flashed to the indicated cage. With a wave of his hand, thunder sparked, and the chains locking the cell were broken with a clang.
Opening the cage, Mo Yu did not encounter the foul smell he expected. Instead, a faint medicinal fragrance wafted through the air.
Smelling this scent, Mo Yu was convinced the maid hadn't lied. His gaze swept over the cage, and in the corner lay a girl in a white dress—none other than Xiao Yixian.
Noticing someone had arrived, Xiao Yixian slowly opened her eyes. The moment she saw Mo Yu, the coldness in her beautiful eyes faded, and her pale face lit up with surprise and worry.
"Why are you here?" After her initial joy, Xiao Yixian asked, concerned that Mo Yu had come for her.
She understood her current situation well and knew that the Wolf Head Mercenary Group had a Da Dou Shi stationed there. While she was deeply moved by Mo Yu's rescue, she couldn't help but worry.
Mo Yu helped Xiao Yixian up. Her breathing was weak, and her face was deathly pale, clearly showing she had suffered greatly these past few days.
"Don't worry, I'm a healer. These injuries will heal quickly, and they didn't do much to me since they wanted information," Xiao Yixian smiled faintly, before suddenly remembering something. "But the Wolf Head Mercenary Group has a Da Dou Shi hunting you, you should leave quickly."
Seeing her anxious expression, Mo Yu smiled softly. Stroking her disheveled hair, he said with a hint of guilt, "You didn't use the child token to warn me because of that Da Dou Shi, right?"
Before Xiao Yixian could respond, Mo Yu continued, "I'm sorry for dragging you into this, but that Da Dou Shi is already dead. You don't need to worry anymore. I'm here to take you home."
Xiao Yixian's eyes widened in disbelief. "You killed the Da Dou Shi? How is that possible…?"
"Hehe, you're allowed to have a battle pet, but I'm not? My magical pet is a third-rank magical beast. With its help, Da Dou Shi opponents are nothing." Mo Yu chuckled, keeping the spirit contract a secret.
Hearing that Mo Yu had a third-rank battle pet, Xiao Yixian's surprise deepened. She, who owned a first-rank Blue Eagle, knew how vast the gap between humans and magical beasts was.
She had only gained the friendship of the Blue Eagle by sheer luck after rescuing the injured creature. However, it was only a first-rank magical beast, with little difference in intelligence from a regular wild animal.
But Mo Yu had a third-rank battle pet. A third-rank magical beast had already developed some intelligence, and its hostility towards humans was even greater. To have a third-rank battle pet was unheard of.
As Xiao Yixian marveled at Mo Yu's methods, a sudden fit of coughing made her face even paler.
"Are you okay?" Mo Yu asked, gently patting her back.
"I'm fine. Since you've taken care of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, let's go. I know a place that's perfect for me to heal," Xiao Yixian said with a pale smile.
Mo Yu nodded, lifted her onto his back, and carried her out. When they saw the courtyard full of cold, lifeless bodies, Xiao Yixian was so shocked that she covered her mouth in disbelief, her delicate face filled with awe.
It was then that she realized Mo Yu had wiped out the entire mercenary group.
"I've avenged the suffering you endured," Mo Yu said casually, seeing her surprised expression.
Xiao Yixian was speechless. To annihilate an entire mercenary group just for her—wasn't that a bit excessive? Yet, deep down, she couldn't help but feel touched.
Taking out a small flute, Xiao Yixian played a strange melody. Then, she turned to Mo Yu and said, "We're going to a small valley. My Blue Eagle knows the way."
Xiao Lan, her first-rank magical beast, Blue Eagle, quickly arrived. Mo Yu nodded, agreeing without hesitation.
In no time, a blue eagle circled above them, letting out a sharp cry before landing in front of the two.
Mo Yu leaped onto the eagle's back, holding Xiao Yixian securely. The eagle circled the sky once before flying off swiftly, disappearing into the blue sky.
As Qing Shan Town faded from view, a trace of nostalgia appeared in Mo Yu's eyes.
Qing Shan Town was the first place where his journey on the Dou Qi Continent had begun. Perhaps in the future, when he achieved fame and glory, he would occasionally think back to the small town beneath the Magic Beast Mountain Range, where he had survived his first deadly pursuit since his rebirth.
Under Xiao Yixian's guidance, they didn't fly across the Magic Beast Mountain Range directly but instead arrived at a place filled with abundant energy.
Mo Yu recognized the area as the basin filled with medicinal herbs where he had once followed a herb-gathering team. But this time, under Xiao Yixian's lead, they flew straight into the depths of the basin.
"How do you like it? This little valley is completely isolated from the outside, and the thick fog above makes it almost impossible to find. If not for Xiao Lan's accidental discovery, I'd never have found such a hidden place," Xiao Yixian said with a shy smile from Mo Yu's back.
"Not bad," Mo Yu said as he scanned the valley, which was filled with faint energy mist. The abundant energy here would be beneficial for the growth of his Thunder Soul. Perhaps after staying for a while, he might even break through to a three-star Dou Shi.
In the small valley, rare medicinal herbs and refining materials that are difficult to find in the outside world grew abundantly.
"We should stay here for a while, right? The herbs required for treating my wounds and for the Seven-Colored Poison Sutra are all here," Xiao Yixian lowered her head to look at Mo Yu, her tone sounding like she was seeking his opinion.
"No problem," Mo Yu nodded. Although his goal was to head to the Mu Lan Empire, improving his strength here before continuing on was a good idea.
This was an excellent place to cultivate, not something one would stumble upon easily. In Mo Yu's heart, he planned to use this time to break through to a three-star Dou Shi.
Although the valley was isolated from the world, with only Xiao Yixian's Blue Eagle being able to fly in and out, Mo Yu wasn't concerned. With Zi Huo and the Purple Cloud Wings, he could also fly out if any unexpected situations arose.
Seeing Mo Yu agree, Xiao Yixian smiled sweetly and blew a whistle, allowing her Blue Eagle to roam freely. Then, she led Mo Yu to a corner of the small valley, pointing toward a simple grass hut with her slender fingers.
A bit embarrassed, Xiao Yixian said, "This is where I used to stay. It's a bit shabby, but we can live here for now."
"It's fine. I've even lived in caves in the Magic Beast Mountain Range." Glancing at the grass hut, Mo Yu nodded. His mind wandered to a certain cave and the accidental, yet intimate, scene that had taken place there.
"What's on your mind?" Xiao Yixian asked curiously, noticing Mo Yu's distracted expression.
"Oh, nothing. I was just thinking, with such beauty beside me, living in a grass hut feels like a paradise." Mo Yu gently placed Xiao Yixian down and smiled.
Hearing this, Xiao Yixian's face turned slightly red, and her heart started racing. After a few moments, she rolled her eyes at Mo Yu playfully, then raised a small fist and lightly snorted, "Don't think you can push me around just because you think I'm weaker than you."
"And what if I do?" Mo Yu rubbed his chin and grinned mischievously.
Xiao Yixian had endured hardship in prison without revealing Mo Yu's whereabouts, which had touched him. He couldn't help but view her as a close friend.
"Hmph." Xiao Yixian wrinkled her delicate nose and waved her jade-like hand at Mo Yu, saying, "Then just try me. I'm going to collect some herbs now, so feel free to explore." With that, she turned and walked toward a patch of medicinal herbs.
Watching Xiao Yixian's retreating figure, Mo Yu shook his head with a smile. The future Poison Lady was still so youthful and adorable at this stage.
However, Xiao Yixian's fate as the owner of the Woeful Poison Body couldn't be altered by anyone. The only thing Mo Yu could do was help her control her poisonous physique.
Walking in the opposite direction from Xiao Yixian, Mo Yu carefully observed the surrounding terrain. As he ventured deeper, his brow furrowed.
The terrain here was somewhat unusual. Rare medicinal herbs growing together on such a large scale was not something commonly seen in the outside world. Moreover, the energy in this place was extraordinarily pure.
Everything happens for a reason. For such pure energy to exist here, there must be a cause, even if it wasn't immediately apparent.
This thought sparked curiosity in Mo Yu's heart.
In his previous life, Mo Yu had relied on this philosophy of cause and effect, maintaining a curious and exploratory mindset toward everything. This had led him to many fortunate encounters and considerable gains.
Unfortunately, his current strength was only at the two-star Dou Shi level, and many of the techniques he knew couldn't be used yet.
It was frustrating to be in a treasure-filled place but not know how to fully explore it. However, remembering that in the original story, Xiao Yixian had brought Xiao Yan to this place, and even Yao Lao hadn't discovered anything unusual, Mo Yu's frustration gradually eased.
With a calmer mind, Mo Yu focused on his cultivation.
In this secluded valley, Mo Yu and Xiao Yixian quietly lived their lives. One focused on diligently cultivating Dou Qi, while the other immersed herself in studying the Poison Sutra. They didn't disturb each other, and the peaceful days felt both leisurely and fulfilling.
For a long time, Mo Yu had relied on the energy feedback from the Thunder Soul to cultivate. Now, absorbing energy from heaven and earth directly took some getting used to.
Breaking through to a three-star Dou Shi proved far more difficult than Mo Yu had anticipated. After all, he had only recently advanced to a two-star Dou Shi. Even though the valley's energy was abundant, it wasn't enough to achieve a breakthrough in a short time.
After cultivating in the valley for nearly half a month, though his Dou Qi had become denser and more refined, the feeling of a breakthrough still eluded him.
As a result, Mo Yu gradually reduced the time he spent solely cultivating Dou Qi and occasionally practiced Dou Techniques instead.
In this leisurely lifestyle, Mo Yu even began letting Zi Huo out of his beast ring for fresh air. While the environment inside the ring was nearly identical to the outside world, it lacked the natural aura of heaven and earth.
Every few days, Mo Yu would release Zi Huo, allowing it to hunt some magical beasts or consume a few medicinal herbs.
However, as the sun began to set one evening, Mo Yu frowned. Normally, Zi Huo would obediently return by this time, but today, there was no sign of it.
The soul imprint remained intact, so Zi Huo couldn't have betrayed him. Just as Mo Yu prepared to go looking, a beastly roar echoed from deep within the valley.
Hearing the roar, Mo Yu's expression turned odd. He understood its meaning.
"Zi Huo is telling me there's a secret hidden in this valley?"
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