Under Ling'er's lead, the group continued moving forward.
The Magical Beast Mountain Range was much calmer than before, yet still full of lurking danger.
Not long after the group entered the range, a small-scale magical-beast attack broke out without warning—showing its cruelty right away.
The attackers were three first-rank magical beasts known as Crimson Ice Serpents!Such beasts were quite common in the outer regions.
Their attribute was ice, but within the ice lurked bone-piercing cold poison.Those who were poisoned would have their blood frozen solid within half a day if left untreated — leading to certain death.
The three Crimson Ice Serpents hung from tree branches above.
Taking advantage of the unsuspecting mercenaries below, they struck like lightning, injecting cold poison into their bodies. In an instant, the three men turned pale as sculpted ice, their limbs numb and weak.
Sensing the commotion, Qi Yan'er flicked her small hand, sending out a cluster of bone-white flame!
That flame was none other than the Bone Spirit Cold Flame!
It hovered over the three men's bodies, and under its strange heat-less baking, the cold poison instantly evaporated away.
To everyone's astonishment, the three mercenaries sprang back to life full of vitality.
"Many thanks for saving us, Miss Yan'er."
Their respectful gratitude made Qi Yan'er wave her tiny hand casually."Big brothers, no need to thank me."
"I was the one who asked you to come help, so I should be the one saying thank you instead. Don't worry — I won't let you run into danger."
Her words melted the big men's hearts like cotton candy.
Such a cute little girl, speaking with that protective tone—how could they not be moved?
It felt almost like their own imaginary daughter was protecting them — a strangely sweet feeling.
"Everyone, stay alert and avoid magical beast territories as much as possible," Xiao Yixian reminded.
"Yes, ma'am!"
After suffering that first attack from the Crimson Ice Serpents, the mercenaries became far more careful.
However, since Qi Fan and Yun Yun had provoked the Amethyst Winged Lion King last time, the entire mountain range was now swarming with beasts—making total avoidance impossible.
Within just five hundred meters of travel, they encountered three more waves of magical-beast attacks.
Fortunately, with many mercenaries in the team, and only a few light injuries, all three waves were repelled.
Soon after, the group entered a forest.
It was not large. Under Ling'er's lead, they walked for a while until the scene suddenly opened up before their eyes.
Looking ahead, Qi Yan'er saw a steep cliff!
Below the cliff spread a lush green forest, giving a feeling of clouds parting to reveal the bright sky.
"Miss Yan'er, the cave I found is right here!"
Ling'er pointed ahead and said softly.
"Mm~"
Qi Yan'er blinked her big eyes, her small brows slightly furrowed.
Daddy~ You really went to such lengths, huh!
"What a coincidence."
Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Yixian exchanged a helpless smile.
Not without reason — for when they looked down, they saw a mountain cave hidden behind a cluster of gnarled trees below the cliff!
Coincidence?
Earlier there was a letter mentioning a cave in the Magical Beast Range, and now Ling'er was leading them right to it!
And this same Ling'er had met Yan'er's father before!
Every step was interlocked — each move arranged by her father in advance.
Could this cave… also have been prepared by him long ago?
Qi Yan'er walked to the edge of the cliff and looked down.
The steep rock face was strewn with broken stones, twisted tree roots, and even a few scattered bones.
Finally, her gaze landed on a dark spot half-hidden by fallen branches — a pitch-black hole in the mountain wall!
"That should be it."
Qi Yan'er laughed softly and turned to the others.
"You all rest here for now — I'll go down and check, then come right back."
As she spoke, she took out a Bamboo Dragonfly and, to everyone's shock, flew straight down the cliff!
"Yan'er, wait for us!"
Xiao Yixian cried out as Yan'er darted off so excitedly, but without a Bamboo Dragonfly of her own, there was nothing she could do but climb down by rope.
"Sigh~"
Xiao Xun'er sighed helplessly and murmured, "Uncle Ling Ying, I'll trouble you."
"Mm."
A deep, aged voice responded, and a shadowy figure slid down the cliff like a ghost.
"Being her father's daughter is such a blessing."
Xiao Yixian watched below with a hint of envy.
"Right~"
Xiao Xun'er nodded with a smile."But Sister Xiao Yixian, being her father's girlfriend is also pretty nice, don't you think~?"
Hearing the teasing, Xiao Yixian bit her lip, her cheeks reddening."Xun'er, you're no better! Or do you want to be his goddaughter? Hehehe~"
"You're so bad~ You're the one who wants to be his goddaughter…"
"Ahaha~ stop, that tickles!"
Gu Yuan: …
o(╥﹏╥)o — A father weeping into his hands!
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"Treasure-hunt time!"
Qi Yan'er soared down from above, her tiny face lit with barely contained excitement.
"Hiss!"
Just then, a sharp, strange cry sounded.
At once, Qi Yan'er's small figure flared with a chilling radiance.
An astonishing frost spread out with that light, revealing the attacker.
"Chi!"
The instant the frost touched the ambusher, it froze solid.
"Ugly snake," Qi Yan'er pouted with disgust.
"Miss Yan'er, that was a Rock Serpent. Its flat, wing-like body lets it glide through the air," a shadowy figure beside her explained.
"Hehe~ Old black man, why did you come down too?"
Recognizing the familiar presence, Qi Yan'er laughed.
"Madam asked me to protect you," Ling Ying replied coolly, then fell silent.
Qi Yan'er puffed her cheeks in mild annoyance."You're even colder than the stinky old man! He's the one with ice-attribute Dou Qi, you know. So boring. I'm going down to play."
As she spoke, she darted downward and landed on a stone platform.
"Sigh~"
Ling Ying sighed helplessly and followed closely behind.
But as soon as he landed, his pupils shrank sharply."Miss Yan'er, be careful — someone's here!"
"Whoever you are, hiding in the dark — show yourself!"
With his furious shout, the entire valley shook violently.
Bang!
The heavy voice, laced with powerful force, instantly blew away the trees and rocks blocking the cave entrance!
And then — a black-cloaked figure was revealed, staring dumbfounded at Ling Ying and Qi Yan'er!
Seeing him, Ling Ying's eyes bulged in shock."What the hell — Little Yellow Hair?!"
"Huh~"
Qi Yan'er was also surprised."Xiao Huang, why are you here too? Are you helping me move stuff?"
"..."
The cloaked person being stared at was completely stunned.
Beneath the cloak, his dark eyes reflected bewilderment, panic, bitterness, and utter confusion.
Because he was none other than —
Xiao Yan!
The runaway boy who had left home and fled with his old grandfather!
Xiao Yan: o(╥﹏╥)o"I ran this far… and they still found me?!"
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