"We were wrong, Senior, please spare our lives, we beg you."
The members of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group had already peed their pants, some even openly crying, all terrified by the newcomer's deterrent power.
Jiang Cheng slightly moved his finger, and all the Wolf Head Mercenary Group members in front of him instantly burst apart, the splattering chunks of flesh adding a bloody atmosphere to the area.
"My apologies, I'm the type of person who either doesn't kill or kills everyone."
Jiang Cheng cultivated with the Heart-Nature of 'if you don't provoke me, I won't provoke you.' However, the members of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group spoke arrogantly and tried to attack him, so it was better to just eliminate them directly to save himself trouble.
Otherwise, if these guys went back, they would definitely tell the leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, who would then send troops to surround and suppress him.
Although Jiang Cheng was not afraid of this so-called Wolf Head Mercenary Group, if this incident caused the destruction of the forest here, it would be a huge loss.
Xiao Yi Xian was also frightened by this sudden scene, her face turning pale. She had never killed anyone, and seeing so many people die in front of her suddenly made her feel nauseous and want to vomit.
Jiang Cheng took out a poison pill and handed it over. "Here, eating this will suppress the Calamity Poison Body within you."
"Senior... you know..."
Xiao Yi Xian tremblingly accepted the poison pill, her expression very strange. Only she knew about this matter, not even the people at Wan Yao Pharmacy knew, yet before this Senior, everything seemed exposed.
Jiang Cheng grabbed Xiao Yi Xian's arm and tore open the Void Realm with his bare hands, disappearing from the spot under her horrified gaze. When he reappeared, they had arrived at the Peach Forest.
Xiao Yi Xian was stunned by the sight before her. She had never discovered such a beautiful place... Was this still the Magical Beast Mountain Range she knew?
"Master, who is this girl?"
Hearing the commotion, the Amethyst Winged Lion King strode over. Its fierce appearance scared Xiao Yi Xian into hiding behind Jiang Cheng, secretly peeking out with a pair of eyes to scrutinize the big man.
"My name is... Xiao Yi Xian... Hello..."
"Xiao Yi Xian?" The Amethyst Winged Lion King shrugged. For him, besides certain powerful experts, he disdained interacting with anyone else.
"My name is Jiang Cheng, and his name is..." Jiang Cheng then remembered that he hadn't given the Amethyst Winged Lion King a name yet.
"From now on, you shall be called Little Fire. It saves effort and trouble."
"Uh..." The Amethyst Winged Lion King froze for a moment. Wasn't that a bit too abrupt? But deep down, it couldn't refuse. After all, it was a name bestowed by its Master.
"Senior... thank you for saving me and giving me the poison pill. This Junior is immensely grateful."
"It's nothing. Come here after your injuries have recovered."
Jiang Cheng sat on the chair indifferently, taking a sip of hot tea. Although Xiao Yi Xian had the ability to Cultivate, once the Calamity Poison Body flared up, perhaps all living things within a ten-mile radius would perish.
This was the result of ten years of hard work planting; if it were destroyed, he might actually cry.
Xiao Yi Xian knelt on the ground, her voice slightly choked. "Senior, this Junior was chased by the Wolf Head Mercenary Group because I obtained an Opportunity... Wan Yao Pharmacy also kept a safe distance from me. This Junior begs Senior to take me in. I... I know medical arts..."
"We don't lack doctors here. Go."
Jiang Cheng waved his hand again.
The Amethyst Winged Lion King clicked its tongue, as if it understood something, grabbed Xiao Yi Xian's arm, and led her behind a tree, whispering a reminder:
"Master likes girls who are sincere. Just take out something valuable. I'm sure you don't want the Wolf Head Mercenary Group chasing you forever."
Xiao Yi Xian pursed her lips. She had come to the mountain to gather medicinal herbs, but she hadn't expected to run into members of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group here. If she left now, she would definitely be pursued again, and no one would be able to save her next time.
Xiao Yan's whereabouts were unknown, and Wan Yao Pharmacy naturally wouldn't offend the Wolf Head Mercenary Group for her sake.
Now, she could only rely on these two Seniors.
Xiao Yi Xian took out the most valuable item on her person and offered it with both hands. "Senior, this is a Secret Manual that this Junior accidentally obtained, named the Seven-Colored Poison Manual. If Senior allows me to stay here, this Secret Manual will be yours."
Although the Seven-Colored Poison Manual was neither a Cultivation Technique nor a Dou Technique, it was a rare treasure.
In the hands of different people, the value of the Seven-Colored Poison Manual varied.
In the hands of ordinary people, the value of the Seven-Colored Poison Manual was very low, perhaps even inferior to a Profound Rank Cultivation Technique/Dou Technique.
In the hands of someone with the Calamity Poison Body, the Seven-Colored Poison Manual was like divine aid. It allowed the Physique, strengthened by poison, to acquire a 'Poison Edition Encyclopedia'—it was absolutely incredible!
Jiang Cheng accepted the Seven-Colored Poison Manual and became interested. Although the Rank of this Seven-Colored Poison Manual was not high, it was still something worth studying.
"Not bad, quite interesting."
It recorded various herbs and Medicinal Pills, though they were all highly poisonous things. This was something worth researching.
"Senior, do you agree?"
Xiao Yi Xian asked, overjoyed.
"When did I say I agreed?"
Xiao Yi Xian's expression froze.
This Senior wouldn't want to kill her and steal her goods, would he?
Killing and stealing goods was already commonplace on the Fighting Qi Continent, a trick that always worked.
If the other party made a move, she probably wouldn't be able to withstand even a single finger.
Jiang Cheng turned his face and said, "However, I personally enjoy studying these unique Cultivation Techniques or treasures. Your Seven-Colored Poison Manual is very appealing. You can stay here and live with Little Fire from now on."
"However, there are Three Rules: First, you are not allowed to touch anything here."
"Second, you are not allowed to leave without my permission."
"Third, whatever I tell you to eat, you must eat, and you are not allowed to have any complaints. If you agree, you can stay; if not, you may leave."
Jiang Cheng continued reading the book without lifting his head, acting as if he didn't care at all.
Xiao Yi Xian nodded immediately in agreement. This Senior possessed formidable strength; if he had wanted to kill her, he wouldn't have saved her earlier.
"Thank you, Senior."
The Amethyst Winged Lion King shrugged, explaining everything about the place to Xiao Yi Xian, including its son, the Little Amethyst Winged Lion King.
Xiao Yi Xian was dumbfounded after learning that Uncle Little Fire was the Demonic Beast Amethyst Winged Lion King. She never expected the man before her to be the Sixth-Tier Magical Beast, the Amethyst Winged Lion King, who kills without leaving bones... The fame of the Amethyst Winged Lion King Ranks high throughout the Jia Ma Empire, and few of the Ten Great Experts dare to come to the Magical Beast Mountain Range to provoke a powerhouse of this Rank.
Moreover, throughout the entire Eastern Mountain Range, if the Amethyst Winged Lion King claimed to be number one, no one would dare claim to be number two.
However, after becoming Jiang Cheng's mount, the Amethyst Winged Lion King's personality changed drastically, transforming from its original bloodthirsty nature to one of slight refinement.