9: Jiang Luo is so protective of his own! [Please continue reading!]

At the sight before them, both Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian were dumbfounded, their mouths dry.

As the overlord of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, the name of the Amethyst Winged Lion King had become a nightmare for countless people.

And yet, its reign came to an end in such a manner today, which was truly unexpected.

Soon, Jiang Luo returned, carrying the Amethyst Winged Lion King's head, and led Xiao Yi Xian straight to Lin Yan's tombstone.

Placing the Amethyst Winged Lion King's massive head upon it, Jiang Luo solemnly bowed three times toward the Stone Coffin.

"Xiao Yi Xian, this is your Martial Grandfather, who is also my Teacher. He unfortunately perished because the Amethyst Winged Lion King cornered him, causing him to miss the optimal time for rescue. Now that I have slain the enemy with my own hands, it serves as a sacrifice to his spirit in heaven."

Xiao Yi Xian also deeply bowed, mimicking Jiang Luo. Her Teacher's Teacher was her Martial Grandfather.

Although she had never met him, the fact that Martial Grandfather held out for seven days using his weakened body to protect her Teacher was enough to show his integrity and devotion.

Although Xiao Yan was an outsider, upon hearing the story, he also offered sincere respect to this former Dou Huang.

"Senior, now that this matter is resolved, I should take my leave." Xiao Yan spoke. He needed to hurry up and Cultivate to strengthen himself for the Three-Year Agreement.

Jiang Luo nodded slightly. Seeing this, Xiao Yan cupped his hands in farewell, then disappeared into the depths of the mountain range.

"Let Teacher lie here quietly and rest, so no one can disturb him again."

Outside the cave, Jiang Luo took one last look at his Teacher's remains, then hardened his heart and directly mobilized the Dou Qi within his body to completely bury the cave.

Learning from past mistakes, he did not want anyone else breaking in and desecrating his Teacher's remains.

"Teacher, now that this is finished, please move to Qingshan Town with me first." Xiao Yi Xian stood quietly behind Jiang Luo, like a personal maid, considering his daily life and needs.

"Mm, I'll go along with what you say." Jiang Luo nodded... Because Qingshan Town was close to the Magical Beast Mountain Range, it was also called Demonic Beast Town. The town was filled mostly with mercenaries who lived dangerously.

Among them, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group was the strongest. It was said that their Leader, Mu She, possessed the strength of a Two-Star Dou Master, making him a prominent figure in Qingshan Town.

His son, Mu Li, had taken people up the mountain to gather herbs and had not returned for several days, which was worrying him sick.

It wasn't until Xiao Yi Xian was seen descending the mountain that the news quickly reached Mu She's ears.

"Did you see my son?"

At the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's main camp, Mu She sat in the primary seat, sternly questioning the subordinate who had just arrived with the report.

"Reporting, Leader! According to my findings, the Young Leader and his party were not found. Only Xiao Yi Xian returned."

"Good, good, good. Gone for several days, could my son have been fed to the Demonic Beasts?" Mu She could no longer suppress his agitated mood.

If he's alive, I want to see the person; if he's dead, I want to see the corpse!

Even if he had to dig three feet into the ground, he would find traces of his son!

"Immediately capture Xiao Yi Xian! If anyone obstructs us, kill them without mercy!" A chilling coldness flashed in Mu She's eyes.

Only Xiao Yi Xian returned, yet his son was missing. If there wasn't something fishy going on, he wouldn't be Mu She!

"Yes!" The subordinate quickly retreated to gather personnel.

Before long, the entire Wolf Head Mercenary Group was geared up and ready, waiting only for the Leader's command.

"Members of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, heed my order! Follow me and capture Xiao Yi Xian alive!"

"If men block us, kill the men; if Buddha blocks us, kill the Buddha!" Mu Li gave the command and was the first to head toward Xiao Yi Xian's location.

This trip was for nothing else but to seek justice for his son!

Of course, Jiang Luo, who was currently in a comfortable setting, naturally did not know that Mu She had already taken action against them.

After all, the strength of a Two-Star Dou Master posed absolutely no threat to him.

After arriving at Xiao Yi Xian's residence, she personally tidied up a room for Jiang Luo that looked quite cozy.

"My humble abode is simple. I hope Teacher won't mind the temporary inconvenience."

"It's already very good," Jiang Luo smiled.

Compared to that dark, sunless cave, this place was simply wonderful.

"Then Teacher, please rest first. I still have patients to see," Xiao Yi Xian said softly. Since she had been gone for several days, the injured mercenaries at the entrance of the Wan Yao Pharmacy were practically breaking down the threshold.

"Go," Jiang Luo nodded.

However, just as he lay down for a short rest, he heard Xiao Yi Xian's alarmed cry.

Inside the Wan Yao Pharmacy, it had already been surrounded by countless mercenary groups.

The one leading them was naturally Mu She, the Leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group. As soon as he appeared, he drove away all the mercenaries inside, leaving only Xiao Yi Xian.

The other mercenaries were angry but dared not speak.

The Wolf Head Mercenary Group had a large foundation and extensive power, and offending them was clearly not a wise move, but if they ignored the situation, Xiao Yi Xian would likely be in danger.

"Xiao Yi Xian, where is my son? Didn't he go up the mountain to gather herbs with you? Why are you the only one who returned?"

Facing Mu She's scrutiny, Xiao Yi Xian's pretty face turned slightly pale.

Her body was pressed against the corner, leaving her nowhere to retreat.

She couldn't possibly say that Mu Li had already died by her Teacher's hand, could she?

"I don't know. Halfway up the mountain, we encountered a Demonic Beast attack and eventually got separated," Xiao Yi Xian defended herself.

"Heh heh, such a clumsy trick. Are you treating me like a fool?" Mu She revealed a chilling smile.

"Since you don't want to talk, it doesn't matter. I have plenty of ways to make you tell the truth!"

Mu She didn't want to waste too much time on her, so he quickly ordered his subordinates to tie her up.

Once they reached the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's main camp, he would thoroughly interrogate her for details!

Just as everyone was about to make a move, a terrifying aura suddenly struck, instantly making them feel as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

"My disciple is not someone that just any cat or dog can touch!"

The roof of the Wan Yao Pharmacy suddenly burst open, sending countless fragments flying and revealing the clear sky.

This scene left everyone present dumbfounded. It was clear that high above in the sky, an unrestrained young man was scanning the crowd with an icy gaze.

Behind him, magnificent Dou Qi Wings caused everyone's hearts to pound wildly.

"A Dou, Dou Huang expert!"

"When did a Dou Huang expert descend upon Qingshan Town?!!"

The mercenaries surrounding Xiao Yi Xian instantly paled.

Could this Dou Huang expert flying in the sky be Xiao Yi Xian's backer?

In the crowd, the burly Mu She, who had originally worn an arrogant expression, forced himself to remain calm despite the extreme fear in his heart.

"S-Senior..."

"I merely wanted to inquire whether my son had returned from the mountain. I had no intention of being rough with Miss Xiao Yi Xian. I hope Senior can forgive me." Mu She adopted a fawning expression.

Jiang Luo smiled faintly. "I killed Mu Li. If you want trouble, this Emperor is willing to play with you!"

Upon hearing this, the muscles on Mu She's face instantly stiffened and turned red at a visible speed, clearly indicating extreme anger.

"Damn it, how could my son provoke a Dou Huang expert!" Mu She's face cycled between green and purple.

He felt extremely aggrieved in his heart.

Seeking revenge for his son was simply unrealistic.

Forget his few dozen skilled fighters in the Wolf Head Mercenary Group; even if he gathered all the mercenaries in Qingshan Town, they wouldn't last a single exchange against a Dou Huang expert!

"Hmm?" Jiang Luo's expression shifted slightly.

"Senior, for my son to die by your hand is to die a worthy death. How dare I seek revenge?" Mu She spoke insincerely, waving his hands repeatedly.

"Scram!" Jiang Luo waved his hand, speaking with a look of disdain.

Mu She and the others felt as if they had been granted a new life. Without even having time to think about resistance, they scrambled away from the scene.

However, just as their front feet crossed the threshold, a terrifying pressure instantly enveloped them.

Mu She and the others were utterly shocked. They had been fooled by the Dou Huang expert; he had never intended to spare them!

As the pressure intensified, Mu She couldn't help but kneel, burying his head on the ground.

"Fighting indoors? This Emperor finds it dirty!" Jiang Luo's voice was flat as he directly announced their death sentence.

Mu She's face was ashen white, and a trace of regret arose in his heart: he shouldn't have come!

"Ah!"

Jiang Luo lightly clenched his palm. Under the shroud of violent Dou Qi, screams sounded incessantly.

Mu She and the others could only watch helplessly as their bodies were crushed into bloody foam.

"Harassing my disciple? Death is too good for you!"

Gazing at that overbearing aura that scorned the world.

Xiao Yi Xian's heart fluttered immensely.

At this moment, in the eyes of the surrounding people, Jiang Luo resembled a celestial deity, capable of killing people invisibly with a simple wave of his hand!

A Dou Huang expert is terrifying to this extent!

However, when he cast his gaze over, the crowd immediately scattered, leaving only wreckage on the ground.

"Disciple, I'm afraid we can't stay here anymore. Let's find another place." Jiang Luo sighed softly.

He had originally intended to rest here briefly before heading to the Imperial Capital, but now it seemed they had to leave early.

"Teacher, where are we going?" Qingshan Town was the home she had lived in for over ten years. Leaving here, she didn't know where else she could go.

"The Imperial Capital!"

"A Royal City built at the center of the Jia Ma Empire's Imperial Capital!"

"There, resides the true enemy who harmed your Martial Grandfather!" Jiang Luo gazed into the distance.

Yun Shan, the debt for killing my Teacher—it's time to settle it!

Xiao Yi Xian's beautiful eyes raised slightly, and she nodded gently.

Immediately afterward, Dou Qi condensed into wings behind Jiang Luo. He reached out and wrapped his arm around Xiao Yi Xian's slender waist, and the two figures flashed as they soared into the sky.

This was Xiao Yi Xian's first time experiencing flight, and she couldn't help but press her delicate body tightly against Jiang Luo's chest, her hands instinctively wrapping securely around him.

Just then, a streak of light cut across the sky, passing over the Magical Beast Mountain Range. This scene happened to be seen by Xiao Yan, who was immersed in Cultivating deep within the mountains.

"Teacher, they've left."

"The rise of a Peak Dou Huang expert will inevitably bring drastic changes to the situation in the Jia Ma Empire." Yao Lao's Soul Remnant floated beside Xiao Yan.

He watched the shooting star fly past, and his thoughts sank into silence.