Xiao Yan's Chance to Show Off_1

In the silent forest, the large caravan moved quietly, pairs of vigilant eyes constantly sweeping the dark spots among the surrounding trees, palms tightly gripping the weapons at their waists, ready to deal with any sudden situations.

As old mercenaries who had spent many years in the Magic Beast Mountain Range, although it was their first time cooperating, they could still maintain basic tacit understanding. Their glances met and they were able to discern signals indicating danger or safety from each other's eyes.

"Xu Ran, that damn dog, really isn't worth a damn!"

"Damn it!"

"I thought Xiao Yi Xian was something special, so pretty yet not the least bit self-respecting! Who knows what those two are doing in the carriage right now!"

Xiao Yan watched the direction of the carriage with red eyes, his gaze filled with jealousy.

If Xiao Yi Xian really were that kind of woman, if Xu Ran weren't in the picture, then wouldn't he, Xiao Yan, be able to win Xiao Yi Xian's heart? Wouldn't he, Xiao Yan, be able to live a happy life?

Xiao Yi Xian was so beautiful, and her fragrance was so intoxicating, what a pleasure it would be to hold her in his arms and caress her as he pleased?

"Damn Xu Ran, are you my nemesis? Why does every delightful opportunity that should be mine end up being snatched away by Xu Ran?"

"And I have this feeling that Xiao Yi Xian might really..."

As Xiao Yan thought this, a sharp pain surged in his heart.

It felt as if someone had mercilessly stabbed a knife into his heart.

There seemed to be a premonition, as if he and Xiao Yi Xian, who had only met once, had known each other for a long time, as if they were quite close.

Could it be that he, Xiao Yan, and Xiao Yi Xian were meant to be together?

Xiao Yan's heart throbbed violently...

"Why do I feel like Xiao Yi Xian belongs to me?" Xiao Yan was unclear where this feeling came from, but it made him very uncomfortable. Looking up at the carriage again, he was filled with anger.

Although he didn't know what connection there was between him and Xiao Yi Xian, if Xu Ran hadn't appeared, it would have been he, Xiao Yan, who encountered Xiao Yi Xian in Qing Shan Town and the Magic Beast Mountain Range. Perhaps he and Xiao Yi Xian could have created a beautiful relationship!

"Damn Xu Ran, why do you always target me?"

"You've taken Xun Er and Yan Ran from me, and now my cousins, and you're still cutting in on me? You've really gone too far!"

The more Xiao Yan thought, the angrier he became.

Was he, Xiao Yan, destined to be a lonely dog in this life?

Why should he? He, Xiao Yan, was so outstanding, and even a transmigrator, why should he suffer like this?

"It's infuriating!"

Xiao Yan said bitterly.

The most tragic thing in life is knowing that Xu Ran has taken everything from you, and yet you are powerless to do anything about it because you're not strong enough.

Dignity lies at the edge of a sword, and truth within the range of a cannon.

With strength comes reason.

In the rules set by the powerful, the weak can only comply, their anger suppressed within their hearts.

As they delved deeper into the Magic Beast Mountain Range, Xiao Yi Xian and Xu Ran both got down from the carriage. Xiao Yi Xian, a herbalist well-versed in herbalism, toiled away picking various medicinal herbs along the way. As she picked, she also explained the uses of these herbs to Xu Ran.

As for these top-tier medicinal herbs, Xu Ran couldn't have been clearer about them.

But having a beauty for company naturally adds a special flavor for Xu Ran.

At this moment, Xiao Yi Xian slightly straightened herself, her hand gently wiping the sweat beads on her forehead, her slightly panting appearance combining with her delicate cheeks, looked quite endearing to onlookers.

Many mercenaries were envious of Xu Ran walking alongside Xiao Yi Xian.

Xiao Yi Xian was the goddess of Qing Shan Town, and there were also a good number of people in the Wolf Head Mercenary Corps who fancied her.

…

Inside the Magic Beast Mountain Range, the journey started off peacefully enough, but not long after the team entered the range, a small-scale Magical Beast attack brutally unveiled itself in front of everyone.

The attackers were three First Order Red Ice Snakes, a commonly seen Magical Beast in the outskirts of the Magic Beast Mountain Range, with ice attributes and cold poison in their bite. Victims who were poisoned and not treated within half a day would have their blood frozen stiff, leading to death.

The three First Order Red Ice Snakes, hanging from the tree trunks, took advantage of the unpreparedness of the people below and, like lightning, easily injected their cold poison into three mercenaries. Instantly, three men with faces pale as ice sculptures, went limp with cold limbs.

"Die!"

Before anyone else could react, Xiao Yan took the initiative and dispatched the three Magical Beasts with lightning speed.

The clean, efficient manner of his actions left everyone somewhat in awe.

"Xiao Yi Xian, you're all right, aren't you? With me here, I won't let anyone hurt you," Xiao Yan posed coolly, showing off in front of Xiao Yi Xian.

Seeing Xiao Yi Xian gave him the feeling of encountering his first love.

He felt that as long as he worked harder, there was a great chance for Xiao Yi Xian to be with him.

After all, Xu Ran, that damn dog, had three wives and four concubines—what a philanderer!

"Show-off!"

The young leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Corps, Mu Li, couldn't help but curse angrily at Xiao Yan. He used to think Xu Ran was the most detestable, but now he was disgusted by Xiao Yan.

"Xiao Yi Xian is fine with me; Xiao Yan, you should take a break," Xu Ran said with a sneer. Xiao Yan really was a clown, trying to show off with just that level of skill in front of Xiao Yi Xian?

"Xu Ran, you're not sincere about Xiao Yi Xian, only I truly like her."

"Moreover, with my strength, I am fully capable of protecting Xiao Yi Xian in this Magic Beast Mountain Range."

"To be frank, although I only have the "Cultivation Level" of a Dou Zhe Five Star, my combat power is comparable to that of a Dou Shi," Xiao Yan continued, brimming with arrogance. Under the tutelage of Yao Lao, his strength had soared tremendously in these days, and he had become very impressive indeed.

No sooner had Xiao Yan's voice fallen than the faces of everyone in the Wolf Head Mercenary Corps, Mu Li included, changed.

A Dou Shi, in their eyes, was indeed a supreme powerhouse.

"With my strength, I am more than capable of handling any challenge in the Magic Beast Mountain Range on my own. No matter what kind of Magical Beast comes, I'll dispose of it just as I did just now and protect Xiao Yi Xian," Xiao Yan said proudly.

Even though he was knocked down by Xu Ran, his talent was still invincible in the outside world.

How dangerous could it be to protect Xiao Yi Xian while gathering herbs?

These Mercenary Groups had been gathering herbs for years without any issues, so naturally, he didn't expect any problems either.

"Hmm?"

"Are you sure everything you said is true? No matter how powerful the Magical Beast, you will protect Xiao Yi Xian?" Xu Ran's lips curved upward as he looked at Xiao Yan.

He decided to give Xiao Yan a chance to show off; whether or not he could succeed would depend on Xiao Yan's fortune.