Chapter 45: Exterminating Ants, Leaving Something for Xiao Yan
Just as Xiao Yi Xian had suspected, Wu Tian had absolutely no interest in dealing with these "ants."
It was like a dog barking at you what kind of lunatic would bark back?
Instead of acknowledging the pathetic rabble, he turned to Xiao Yi Xian and said
"Summon your Xiao Lan. I'll explain everything on the way."
Xiao Yi Xian's Shock
Xiao Yi Xian's eyes widened in surprise.
He even knew about her flying magical beast?
And not just that he even knew its name?
This was not normal.
The mercenaries in Qing Shan Town only knew she had a Blue Eagle as a mount.
But no one knew its actual name.
How did he?
But despite her doubts, her desire to obtain the Poison Scripture outweighed everything else.
So, she didn't question him further.
Instead, she scanned the sky with her eyes, then lifted a bamboo flute to her lips.
A strange, melodic sound echoed through the town.
Summoning Xiao Lan
"Screeeech!"
A sharp cry rang out from above.
Under the moonlight, a massive blue eagle streaked across the sky, its wings slicing through the air.
Within mere seconds, it arrived and began circling above them.
Qing Shan Town: Collective Shock
The townspeople were stunned.
Wasn't Xiao Yi Xian captive just moments ago?
Why was she following his orders so obediently now?
Had this mysterious man already tamed their goddess?
Their hearts shattered instantly.
"Crack!"
Their delusions destroyed.
Wolf Head Mercenary Group's Fury
Mu She and his men froze.
What the hell was happening?!
Their beloved Xiao Yi Xian was about to leave with this unknown man?
They couldn't accept it!
They had to stop him!
Fueled by rage, they charged forward
The first to act?
Mu Li.
Of course.
The idiot son of Mu She.
A hot blooded fool who thought he could play the role of a hero.
"You bastard! You think you can take my Xiao Yi Xian?!
She's my goddess! She's my wife!"
His body surged forward, driven by delusions of grandeur.
Mu Li's Pathetic End
Wu Tian sighed, shaking his head in disappointment.
Then
With just a flick of his finger
A tiny speck of blue energy shot out.
It moved so fast
Mu Li didn't even register what was happening.
For a brief second, his body froze in place.
Then
His entire form shattered into thousands of glowing blue particles
Like a cloud of fireflies
Dissipating into the night breeze.
He was gone.
Completely erased from existence.
The Fear Sets In
Everyone stared in horror.
A grown man had vanished in an instant
As if he were never there.
This…
This wasn't human power.
This was something else entirely.
A divine punishment.
Cold sweat drenched their backs.
Their legs trembled uncontrollably.
It was as if their very souls were warning them
"Do not anger this man."
Mu She's Instant Submission
Mu She, who had been boiling with rage just moments ago, suddenly
Felt all the strength drain from his body.
His legs gave out.
He collapsed onto the ground in complete defeat.
His son had just been obliterated.
But did he dare to seek revenge?
Of course not.
He wanted to live.
Besides…
Mu Li was a fool anyway.
No great loss.
He could always make another son.
Wu Tian's Amusement
Wu Tian smirked.
He could've wiped them all out.
But that would be too boring.
Instead, he'd leave them for Xiao Yan.
If the boy came to Qing Shan Town, he'd need something fun to play with, right?
Taking away the Blood Lotus Essence was already bad enough.
If he also erased the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, Xiao Yan would have nothing left to entertain himself.
At the very least…
He should let him deal with Mu She and his gang.
Wu Tian chuckled.
"Good luck, Xiao Yan. Have fun with your old man."
Then, turning to Xiao Yi Xian, he smiled softly.
"Let's go."
A Sudden Embrace
Before Xiao Yi Xian could even react,
A strong arm wrapped around her waist.
She gasped as Wu Tian effortlessly pulled her into his embrace.
Before she knew it
She was already standing on Xiao Lan's back.
But even more surprising
Wu Tian's arm remained firmly around her waist.
His grip was strong. Secure. Protective.
For some inexplicable reason,
She felt safe.
Her heart pounded uncontrollably.
But before she could get lost in the feeling
A cold voice shattered the moment.
"Hey, Xiao Yi Xian, what are you daydreaming about?"
"If you don't tell it to fly, it'll just keep circling around like an idiot."
Xiao Yi Xian immediately snapped out of it.
Her face flushed red with anger.
"You overbearing jerk! How am I supposed to command it when I don't even know where we're going?!"
Wu Tian blinked.
Oh.
Right.
He never told her.
"We're going to the Magical Beast Mountain Range."
Xiao Yi Xian huffed, then barked out
"Xiao Lan! Listen to this overbearing jerk. Take us to the Magical Beast Mountain Range!"
Immediately
The massive blue eagle let out a sharp cry, then soared into the sky.
Leaving Qing Shan Town far behind.
Back in Qing Shan Town
As the dust settled, the mercenaries stood there in stunned silence.
Mu She finally snapped out of his shock.
Two of his men helped him stand up, their faces pale.
One of them hesitantly asked
"Big brother… what do we do now?"
Mu She thought for a moment.
Then
He grinned.
"What do we do? Nothing happened."
"Go back to business as usual."
Then, as if suddenly inspired, he added
"Oh, and… bring me twenty beautiful women."
His men blinked.
"…What?"
Mu She smirked proudly.
"I need to start making a new son."
The two men exchanged looks.
Mu She wasn't grieving for Mu Li at all.
No, he was already planning his next child.
…
Big brother really was on another level.
(End of Chapter)
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