19: Xiao Yixian: Brother Gu Fei, please help me!

Gu Fei didn't even spare a glance for the dozen or so mercenaries.

Even if they all attacked him at once, they wouldn't pose any threat.

The same went for Mu Li.

[Mu Li generated resentment, emotional value +15]

He stared intently at Gu Fei, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Since they weren't willing to cooperate with the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, there was no need to keep them alive.

Even if Gu Fei was powerful, so what? He refused to believe that a group of people here couldn't kill an Alchemist!

Gu Fei naturally sensed Mu Li's murderous intent.

Since that was the case, he naturally wouldn't show any mercy!

Gu Fei's eyes held a hint of disdain, and with a slight lift of his palm, a surge of Qi shot out.

The airflow was faint but incredibly fast, and when it pierced through Mu Li's chest, he was still wearing a gloomy expression, not having reacted.

The next moment, Mu Li's chest was instantly punctured!

His expression didn't even change as he fell straight to the ground, clearly dead beyond all doubt.

The other mercenaries, who had been aggressive, saw this and most of them were so scared their legs turned to jelly.

[Lin Ye generated fear, emotional value +0.2]

[Mu Huan generated dread, emotional value +0.1]

They stood frozen in place, lacking even the courage to flee.

After all, the strength Gu Fei had just displayed was simply terrifying.

With that casual flick, even the Young Lord, a seven-star Dou Master, was instantly killed.

Mu Li was a renowned expert within the entire Wolf Head Mercenary Group and even Qingshan Town; many of the dozen or so mercenaries weren't even Dou Masters.

How could they possibly resist?

[Xiao Yi Xian generated shock, emotional value +100]

Xiao Yi Xian was also stunned by Gu Fei's strength.

Living in a small place like Qingshan Town, where had she ever seen such a powerful expert?

Xiao Yi Xian wouldn't be afraid of Gu Fei just because he killed Mu Li with one blow; after all, it was Mu Li who had wanted to kill them first.

She clutched her chest, a wave of lingering fear washing over her.

[Xiao Yi Xian generated relief, emotional value +90]

If Gu Fei hadn't been here today, she would either have exposed her secret or met her end here.

Some other mercenaries, seeing that they couldn't defeat such a terrifying expert, tried to use the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's leader to intimidate Gu Fei.

"You killed the Young Lord today, and if you dare to kill us, the leader will certainly not let you off!"

A mercenary spoke with forced bravado, but felt a bit guilty.

[Yuan Chong generated guilt, emotional value +1]

This person is so strong, I wonder if the leader can actually kill him.

"That's right, our leader is a two-star Dou Master, so by then, you won't even have time to beg for mercy!"

[Qin Zheng generated smugness, emotional value +1]

Gu Fei looked disdainful.

A two-star Dou Master?

He had thought it would be someone more impressive.

Gu Fei was equally ruthless towards these mercenaries.

He was too lazy to kill them, so he moved quickly, and a dozen powerful Qi attacks danced nimbly through the forest.

The cultivation of these dozen or so mercenaries was so easily crippled, turning them all into ordinary people.

[Xiao Yi Xian generated shock, emotional value +100]

Xiao Yi Xian's beautiful eyes were filled with shock.

Gu Fei's methods were sharp; it was her first time witnessing such a scene.

However, after the initial shock, Xiao Yi Xian didn't feel that Gu Fei was wrong for completely crippling the cultivation of those dozen people.

After all, in this world, that was the Law.

A group of weaklings harbored murderous intent towards a strong one; the strong one not killing them all was already an act of benevolence.

"I hope I didn't scare you!"

Gu Fei said with a smile, looking very relaxed and at ease.

"No..."

Xiao Yi Xian gently shook her head, a strange glint in her beautiful eyes.

Gu Fei then walked to the edge of the cliff, glanced down, and his eyes showed appreciation.

"This cliff, with its strange, overgrown trees, is quite ingenious. It seems there's an Immortal Cave left by a senior here. It's good that you have this Opportunity..."

He murmured, but there wasn't a hint of greed in his eyes.

Xiao Yi Xian, however, was stunned.

She had originally intended to split the Treasure Trove with Gu Fei, but hearing his words, Xiao Yi Xian realized that with Gu Fei's status, he might disdain to seize the Treasure Trove here.

Xiao Yi Xian knew that after what happened today, this secret would inevitably spread.

Such a Treasure Trove would surely attract many treasure seekers.

If she didn't take it today, she wouldn't have another chance.

[Xiao Yi Xian generated hesitation, emotional value +80]

Gu Fei's eyes moved, and he proactively asked, "Is there anything you need my help with?"

So Xiao Yi Xian deliberated for a moment, then spoke, "Young Master, could I ask you for a favor?"

Her eyes were a little uneasy, wondering if she was troubling Gu Fei too much.

Gu Fei, however, smiled faintly and nodded.

Xiao Yi Xian was usually shy and gentle, rarely taking the initiative to ask for help, which now indicated that she truly trusted Gu Fei.

"Could you help me retrieve the treasures below? Of course, if there's anything the Young Master fancies, please feel free to choose; just leave the rest for me..."

Although her heart was bleeding, if Gu Fei hadn't been here today, she wouldn't have obtained the Treasure Trove at the bottom of the cliff either.

Xiao Yi Xian was naturally grateful to Gu Fei and was willing to let him pick the best treasures first.

"Alright..."

Although Gu Fei didn't want the Treasure Trove at the bottom of the cliff, he didn't refute Xiao Yi Xian and instead nodded in agreement.

A woman like Xiao Yi Xian feared owing favors the most.

Sure enough, Xiao Yi Xian's eyes curved, and her voice became a bit more cheerful.

[Xiao Yi Xian generated elation, emotional value +80]

"Young Master, once I've tied the rope, we can go down together."

Next, Xiao Yi Xian took out a coil of rope, intending to rappel down.

Though a bit troublesome, it was safer.

Xiao Yi Xian had always used a rope to descend previously.

Gu Fei, however, interrupted her actions.

"There's no need for such trouble; I naturally have a more convenient method."

Gu Fei shook his head, earning a curious look from Xiao Yi Xian.

[Xiao Yi Xian generated curiosity, emotional value +80]

This cliff was incredibly steep; without a rope, what method could Gu Fei possibly have?

Gu Fei, however, smiled faintly, and a pair of red wings suddenly unfurled from his back. As the wings vibrated, he whispered a word of apology to Xiao Yi Xian, then directly wrapped an arm around her slender waist and flew down towards the bottom of the cliff.

[Xiao Yi Xian generated shock, emotional value +100]

Just seeing the vast red wings, Xiao Yi Xian had already frozen in a daze.

Upon seeing that Gu Fei could actually fly with these red wings, Xiao Yi Xian felt even more stunned.

[Xiao Yi Xian generated awe, emotional value +100]

Isn't this an ability only a Dou Master expert can master?

How could the ability to fly appear on an Alchemist as impossibly young as Gu Fei?

This situation even made Xiao Yi Xian overlook the awkwardness of being held by a man.