章節 18: Little Fairy Doctor's Panic
The Next Morning
Wanyaozhai began recruiting mercenaries early in the morning in Qingshan Town to head up the mountain. Wanyaozhai was never stingy with its treatment of mercenaries. They promised generous rewards, including taking good care of the mercenaries, which attracted many to sign up.
Boss Yao hesitated for a moment, then took a step back and looked at Gu Fei.
"Why don't you choose the mercenaries?" he suggested.
Gu Fei smiled and shook his head, declining the offer. Boss Yao, left with no choice, selected the mercenaries according to the usual process, occasionally sneaking nervous glances at Gu Fei. The terrifying aura Gu Fei had displayed the previous day had left a deep impression on him. Whenever Boss Yao thought about it, he couldn't help but tremble.
"Are you satisfied with these mercenaries?" he asked anxiously.
[Boss Yao is panicking, his emotion value increases by 10]
Gu Fei responded indifferently, signaling that the recruitment was complete.
Wanyaozhai had a lot of work to do during the day, so Boss Yao did not personally see them off. Little Fairy Doctor followed closely behind Gu Fei, and a large group of mercenaries trailed after them.
Among the mercenaries heading into the Warcraft Mountains with Gu Fei was the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, known from the original novel. The Wolf Head Mercenary Group was the strongest of the three major groups in Qingshan Town, making them the primary force within this gathering.
Gu Fei narrowed his eyes and glanced back at the young leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, who was walking at the rear with his head lowered, wearing an unreadable expression.
It was Mu Li. Gu Fei could sense the man had ulterior motives.
The Little Fairy Doctor introduced Gu Fei to the group, and when she revealed that he was an alchemist, the mercenaries gazed at him with respect and awe.
[Muchuan generates respect, emotion value increases by 0.1]
[Qin Zheng feels admiration, emotion value increases by 0.1]
Most of these mercenaries, living on the edge of life and death, had fantasized about becoming legendary alchemists, capable of influencing entire regions. However, lacking the talent and resources, they had no choice but to become mercenaries. Now, in front of them stood a young alchemist, sparking their envy and admiration.
But Gu Fei frowned slightly.
[Mu Li becomes worried, emotion value increases by 10]
Gu Fei's eyes landed on the tall, burly figure of Mu Li, the young leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group. He remembered Mu Li's role from the original novel—the same Mu Li who plotted against Xiao Yixian and Xiao Yan for his own benefit.
Gu Fei didn't believe such a vicious person would be concerned about an alchemist like him. Judging by the timeline of the original novel, it should have been Xiao Yan entering the Warcraft Mountains with Xiao Yixian by now.
Suddenly, it dawned on Gu Fei—Mu Li had been unscrupulous because Xiao Yan was an ordinary man of average strength. But now, with an alchemist in the party, Mu Li's plans had likely shifted.
Instead of leading the group as the strongest force, as was their usual role, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group allowed Gu Fei to take the lead. Mu Li tacitly agreed to this seemingly dangerous arrangement, secretly instructing his group to refrain from warning Gu Fei of any threats.
Still, Mu Li had been entrusted by Boss Yao to escort Gu Fei and Xiao Yixian, so when they encountered monsters, he had to put on a show of protecting them. But deep down, Mu Li resented Gu Fei.
When the first wave of monsters attacked, Mu Li deliberately slowed his attack, hoping the beasts would strike Gu Fei first. To his surprise, the moment danger appeared, Gu Fei pulled the Little Fairy Doctor behind him, using her as a shield.
At first, Mu Li thought it was an accident. But after it happened several more times—Gu Fei suddenly grabbing Xiao Yixian and hiding behind her—Mu Li's frustration grew.
[Mu Li becomes angry, emotion value increases by 10]
Seeing Mu Li struggle to handle the situation, Gu Fei smirked. Since Mu Li wanted to plot against him, Gu Fei decided to let him suffer for it.
The Little Fairy Doctor stayed close to Gu Fei, keeping a vigilant eye on her surroundings. She didn't comment on his playful tactics.
After fending off several waves of monster attacks, the group finally arrived at an area rich with medicinal herbs in the Warcraft Mountains.
[Xiao Yixian becomes excited, emotion value increases by 80]
The Little Fairy Doctor's eyes sparkled with joy. She was thrilled. To her, no treasure could compare to the sight of these rich medicinal herbs.
She gave a few instructions to the group, asking them to rest before collecting the herbs. Gu Fei leaned against a tree with his arms folded, watching her silently.
He had chosen his position carefully. From where he stood, he could see the area where the herbs were being collected, as well as monitor the movements of nearly all the mercenaries—including Mu Li, who appeared particularly interested in what Xiao Yixian had said.
[Mu Li has malicious intentions, emotion value increases by 10]
The Little Fairy Doctor hesitated, then approached Gu Fei again.
"I'm going to see if there are any herbs the pharmacy needs. You can join me once you've rested," she said, looking up at him with a smile before walking off toward the dense forest.
Gu Fei watched her go, and soon after, Mu Li, who had been pretending to do nothing, stood up and quietly followed her.
Gu Fei frowned. He knew Mu Li's intentions weren't good and was concerned that Xiao Yixian might not be able to defend herself.
Without hesitation, Gu Fei followed Mu Li, silently trailing behind him. With his mastery of concealing his presence, Mu Li, whose strength was far inferior, had no clue that Gu Fei was right behind him.
After making their way through the dense forest, a cliff came into view. Mu Li hid in the shadows, watching Xiao Yixian as she carefully climbed up the cliff. Gu Fei positioned himself behind Mu Li, observing.
"Mu Li, why are you sneaking around behind the Little Fairy Doctor?" Gu Fei suddenly called out, his voice infused with fighting spirit.
"What?" Mu Li panicked, whipping around in shock. He hadn't noticed anyone following him.
The Little Fairy Doctor, who was walking ahead, also froze in place, her face pale. She hadn't expected the young leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group to be secretly following her.
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