What I Promise

Chapter 112: What I Promise

"Mm! Mm! Mm!!!"

The muffled sounds of protest escaped from the mouth of Xiao Yi Xian, who was blocked by Xiao Yan. A hint of anger flashed in her eyes.

Hearing her voice, Xiao Yan's face lit up with joy. He quickly separated his lips and looked at Xiao Yi Xian excitedly.

"Xiao Yi Xian! You're awake!"

"You!!!"

Xiao Yi Xian's face turned bright red. Just as she was about to say something, she realized there was something in her mouth. Instinctively, she chewed twice.

Dried meat?

She suddenly understood what had just happened. The complex emotions in her heart surged as she realized that Xiao Yan's seemingly improper act was actually to save her. She had originally wanted to scold him, but now the words were stuck in her throat.

It was clear that he had done it to help her. From Xiao Yan's eyes, she couldn't see the slightest trace of wicked intent. His gaze was so clear that even she, the one being taken advantage of, couldn't bring herself to reprimand him.

With resentment, Xiao Yi Xian swallowed the jerky in her mouth. She temporarily set aside the fact that Xiao Yan had taken advantage of her and glared at him fiercely.

"Why are you here? I should have let that mercenary—"

"Pfft!!!"

Before she could finish her sentence, Xiao Yan suddenly felt a sharp pain in his throat. He turned his head and coughed violently, a spray of blood splattering onto a nearby medicine shelf, the sight jarring to the eyes.

"!!!"

"Quick! Swallow this!!!"

Xiao Yi Xian was momentarily stunned by the scene. She finally noticed Xiao Yan's pale complexion and immediately reacted. Without saying more, she took out a pill from her chest and stuffed it directly into Xiao Yan's mouth. Xiao Yan didn't hesitate and swallowed it immediately.

As the pill dissolved in his body, he could feel his internal condition gradually improving. Seeing this, Xiao Yi Xian let out a deep sigh of relief. Then, she grabbed his collar and scolded him.

"Hey! Don't you know that Wan Yao Zhai (Pharmacy) is filled with deadly poison?! Even Mu She doesn't dare to come in here. What makes you think you can just barge in?!"

"I heard you've been trapped here for seven days. I didn't think too much." Xiao Yan chuckled softly, his voice trembling slightly. "This poison really is strong… Did you refine it?"

"Of course! What else? You can't expect a weak girl like me to fight the Wolf Head Mercenary Group with brute force, can you?"

Xiao Yi Xian snorted proudly, but deep inside, a warmth spread through her heart at Xiao Yan's words.

To rush in and save her, despite knowing that he couldn't resist the poison—aside from Boss Yao, the only one who would do such a thing was Xiao Yan.

With this thought, she gently shook off Xiao Yan's arm and stood up. Xiao Yan also propped himself up against the medicine shelf, but as he rose, he suddenly felt a wave of dizziness. His body swayed violently, making Xiao Yi Xian rush to support him in a panic.

"Xiao Yan! Are you alright?!"

"I'm fine… Don't worry, your pill is quite effective. I'm already recovering." Xiao Yan took a deep breath before looking at her. "Xiao Yi Xian, I'll escort you out of Qing Shan Town. You should go hide in the Magic Beast Mountain Range. With Xiao Lan there, at least your life won't be in danger."

"No way!"

As soon as Xiao Yan finished speaking, Xiao Yi Xian immediately rejected him firmly. "Boss Yao is still in Mu She's hands! If I leave first, he'll be in danger!"

"I've already gathered information from the Wolf Head Mercenary Group about where they're keeping Boss Yao. I'll go rescue him now. You must leave Qing Shan Town first—I'm afraid I won't be able to protect you."

Xiao Yan looked at her seriously. With his current strength as a Dou Shi (Dou Master), he was still unable to take on the entire Wolf Head Mercenary Group alone. It was already difficult enough to rescue Boss Yao by himself, and he simply couldn't afford to split his focus to protect Xiao Yi Xian.

"But…"

"Xiao Yi Xian!"

Before she could argue further, Xiao Yan cut her off sharply. His expression turned resolute. "I promise you! I will rescue Boss Yao! I swear it!!!"

"…"

Xiao Yi Xian stared at Xiao Yan, who was making this solemn vow. Meanwhile, outside Wan Yao Zhai, the shouts of mercenaries rang out.

"Hurry! Get over here!!!"

"Xiao Yan is inside!"

"Surround the area! Don't let them escape!!!"

Hearing the commotion outside, Xiao Yi Xian knew there was no time left to hesitate.

Xiao Yan was right—if she followed him, she would only be a burden.

Although her poisons could ward off Mu She, that was all they could do—ward off. Defeating a Dou Shi like Mu She was impossible unless he was a complete idiot.

"…I understand."

She nodded. Without another word, Xiao Yan gripped his Heavy Xuan Ruler and gently pulled Xiao Yi Xian behind him. He then swung his weapon fiercely against the wall in front of them.

Boom!!!

Hearing the deafening crash from the rear of Wan Yao Zhai, the mercenaries gathered at the entrance immediately rushed over. What they saw was Xiao Yi Xian running toward the Magic Beast Mountain Range, while Xiao Yan stood in their way.

"Sorry, this road is closed."

Xiao Yan planted the Heavy Xuan Ruler in front of him, sweeping his cold gaze over the mercenaries.

"I do not wish to engage in meaningless violence. Please, do not force my hand. Let Xiao Yi Xian go peacefully."

His message was clear—he wouldn't attack first, but if they insisted on chasing after her, they would have to face the consequences.

The mercenaries hesitated. It wasn't that they feared Xiao Yan, but rather, most of them had once been saved by Xiao Yi Xian. Even though they had now joined the Wolf Head Mercenary Group under Mu She's wealth and influence, their conscience made them hesitate.

Human nature was complicated.

Clap~ Clap~ Clap~

At that moment, a slow, deliberate clapping broke the silence. From the back of the mercenary crowd, a figure slowly stepped forward.

"Two months without seeing you, and you're still as hypocritical as ever, Xiao Yan."

Hearing this voice and seeing the person who spoke, Xiao Yan's expression instantly darkened.

It was none other than his sworn enemy—the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's Young Leader, Mu Li!

At this moment, the previous fear that had once been on Mu Li's face was completely gone. Xiao Yan could also sense the distinct change in his aura.

Originally a Seven-Star Dou Practitioner, Mu Li had actually broken through to Dou Shi! No wonder he was acting so confident now.

But even so, Xiao Yan showed no fear.

A dark aura once again unconsciously surged from his heart, and a sinister red glow flickered in his deep black pupils.

"I had thought that, for now, my priority should be rescuing Boss Yao. Everything else could be set aside."

Xiao Yan stored his Heavy Xuan Ruler back into his storage ring, and purple flames began to rise from his body.

"But the moment I saw you, I realized I can't suppress my fury."

His indifferent tone carried a bone-chilling killing intent that sent shivers down the spines of everyone present!

Locking eyes with Mu Li, the latter, who had been full of confidence, suddenly felt his heart tremble.

"Quick! Attack! Kill him!!!"

Mu Li instinctively ordered the mercenaries to charge at Xiao Yan.

However, the killing intent in Xiao Yan's eyes only intensified.

"Still trying to use the same old tricks?"

Xiao Yan stepped forward, his gaze sharp as a blade, locking onto Mu Li.

Then, he uttered a declaration of judgment.

"This time, you won't escape."

"That's what I promise."

(End of Chapter)