Chapter 15 Mu Li Breaks into the Pharmacy

Chapter 15: Mu Li Barges Into the Pharmacy (Please Support)

Xiao Yi Xian hurriedly stood up and lifted the curtain to investigate the situation, with Gu He following closely behind.

A man in yellow robes appeared with an arrogant expression, leading a large group of brothers carrying sabers and axes. His eyes were fierce and his Aura aggressive, as if he might attack at any moment.

"Hehe, Young Master Mu Li's presence is an honor. Please forgive my lack of a proper welcome..."

Hearing such a commotion, Boss Yao of Wan Yao Pharmacy hurried over from the back hall, bowing with a fawning smile.

"Young Master Mu, what brings you here with so many men?" he asked doubtfully.

Mu Li sneered, "Didn't you hear me, Boss Yao? Unrelated people, leave!"

"I have business with Xiao Yi Xian!" he said bluntly.

Boss Yao's face darkened, but he remained smiling. "Hehe, I'll have the workers leave right away. I'll let Xiao Yi Xian talk with you properly..." His tone was full of helpless compromise.

He gave Xiao Yi Xian a look that warned her not to cause trouble before leaving Wan Yao Pharmacy with several workers.

Seeing them leave, Mu Li snorted and walked toward Xiao Yi Xian, whose expression was slightly cold.

Then, he saw Gu He behind Xiao Yi Xian.

Dressed in Xuan Yi, he had handsome features and even a hint of an imposing Aura.

Mu Li's brow twitched, his gaze revealing a hint of displeasure and impatience. His voice was cold: "Why haven't you left yet?!"

"I said, unrelated people, get lost!" he barked irritably.

Gu He ignored him, still standing behind Xiao Yi Xian, calm and resolute.

Xiao Yi Xian's face turned pale, and her eyes held a hint of disgust as she looked at Mu Li.

As if provoked by Xiao Yi Xian's gaze and Gu He's attitude, Mu Li flew into a rage and waved his hand behind him.

"Beat this ungrateful fool and throw him out!" he roared, issuing the order.

Five burly men in blue clothes, carrying large sabers and axes, stepped forward upon hearing the command, ready to act.

Xiao Yi Xian was about to throw out her self-defense medicinal powder when her slender, jade-like hand was gently pressed down by another hand that wasn't her own.

Xiao Yi Xian looked up slightly to see Gu He giving her a look that said "I'll handle this." She was momentarily dazed and then secretly hid the powder back in her hand.

Gu He took a step forward and stood in front of Xiao Yi Xian, his back appearing resolute.

Facing the five burly men, he first led them to one side, then grabbed one of them by the elbow. As if neutralizing the force at the joint, he directly crippled the man's arm.

"Clang—" The crisp sound of a weapon hitting the ground echoed in the air, making one couldn't help but shudder.

"Ah—!" The thug cried out in pain, the intense agony causing his body to instantly stiffen.

The shrill scream dazed the other four thugs for a few seconds.

Within those few seconds, Gu He used the man he had already controlled as a convenient weapon and swung him toward the other four thugs.

"Boom!"

With a loud crash, all five men fell to the ground, unable to stand up again.

The thugs behind Mu Li who hadn't stepped forward were filled with horror.

Shock and fear crept into their eyes; they didn't even dare to move!

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A group of curious commoners gathered outside Wan Yao Pharmacy.

They were buzzing with discussion: "I remember the relationship between Xiao Yi Xian and the Wolf Head Mercenary Group was okay. Why has it fallen apart now?"

"Something must have happened!"

"I think it's because the Young Mercenary Captain likes Xiao Yi Xian..."

"The Wolf Head Young Mercenary Captain has been interested in Xiao Yi Xian for more than just a day or two. Why such a big scene today?"

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Inside the room, the atmosphere instantly became tense.

After his initial surprise, Mu Li's face instantly turned as dark as a crow's feather.

"Heh, you bunch of trash!"

"All of you, back off. Let me do it!" He kicked aside the thug whose arm had been twisted and broken by Gu He, shouting irritably.

As Mu Li was preparing to condense his Dou Qi,

"Swoosh—"

Gu He beat him to it; his right index finger rose slightly, and he struck out with a finger.

A beam of blue-purple flame grazed Mu Li's bracer, letting out a sharp cracking sound.

"Clink!"

The Python-skin bracer made of silver shattered instantly.

Scorched by the flame, Mu Li hurriedly clutched his wrist. He looked up and saw that it was Gu He who had made the move.

The previously elegant and refined figure now exuded Killing Intent, appearing exceptionally sharp.

Mu Li's heart skipped a beat. The anger that had just surged within him vanished instantly, and he didn't dare to strike out recklessly again.

He took a slight step back, his eyes filled with vigilance and caution.

After taking a deep breath, he said:

"I am the Young Mercenary Captain of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, a Seven-star Dou Practitioner. I only came to Wan Yao Pharmacy this time to find Xiao Yi Xian."

"If you provoke me, the entire Wolf Head Mercenary Group will not let you off!" Mu Li threatened implicitly, his gaze cold.

He hoped Gu He would back down and stop interfering with him.

Gu He glanced at Mu Li indifferently. Instead of answering him, he lowered his head and asked Xiao Yi Xian softly,

"Do you want them to stay?"

Xiao Yi Xian pursed her lips, her pretty face full of conflict, her eyes flickering with complexity.

The relationship between the Wolf Head Mercenary Group and Wan Yao Pharmacy was originally quite good.

But during their last trip to find medicinal herbs in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, she and Mu Li had a falling out, and their relationship completely shattered.

Mu Li had even threatened her, saying he had taken a liking to her long ago and had only been restraining himself. Since they had now dropped all pretenses, he would make her his woman completely!

Facing Gu He's sincere questioning gaze, the words in her mouth swirled several times, feeling somewhat difficult to speak.

She didn't want to deal with Mu Li either, but Mu Li was a tyrant in Qingshan Town. If Gu He provoked him, she feared there would be endless trouble...

In her eyes, Gu He was a guest, and she shouldn't cause trouble for a guest.

"Let them stay. I can handle it," Xiao Yi Xian's voice was as light as the wind.

"I can protect myself."

As she spoke, she cast a subtle glance toward the pharmacy's entrance.

There were many people watching the spectacle, but none came in to help or stop Mu Li.

Most likely... they were all intimidated by the might of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group.

After all, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group indeed held considerable power in Qingshan Town.

But that was fine too; at least they wouldn't get into trouble... Indeed, in this world, strength was the most important thing.

Xiao Yi Xian sighed, her heart filled with complex emotions.

Gu He watched the myriad of expressions flashing through Xiao Yi Xian's beautiful eyes, which contained both sadness and relief.

It was complex to the point of being heart-wrenching.

Gu He understood instantly. He knew she both wanted someone to stand by her side and didn't want that person to get into trouble because of her.

Truly... too kind! She was truly worthy of the title Xiao Yi Xian. Gu He sighed inwardly.

He looked at Mu Li with a faint expression and then struck out with a finger.

A blue-purple flame instantly ignited on Mu Li's elbow. In just a moment, it burned away the clothing on his arm and licked at his flesh, impossible to extinguish.

However, the burning flame was only the surface. The real attack was the internal hidden force, which instantly snapped Mu Li's arm!

"Ah—! It hurts, hurts, hurts!!!"

Mu Li clutched his arm in agony, his wailing echoing through the pharmacy, his arrogant expression from when he entered completely gone.

Gu He calmly withdrew his technique.

A mere Seven-star Dou Practitioner—where did he get the nerve to act wildly in front of an Eight-star Dou King?

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