The air was filled with
the fragrance of grass and trees, the moonlight hazy, the entire basin seemed like a fairyland.
Those on the outskirts of the basin were working in an orderly fashion, each with their assigned tasks. They set up camp, scattered specially prepared third-tier magical beast droppings around the perimeter, skillfully arranging the camp's defenses. No wonder Wan Yao Zhai, despite having well-established routes, still hired mercenaries at high prices to escort the physicians; perhaps this was a crucial reason.
Walking into the basin, they watched as numerous physician apprentices carefully harvested herbs under the guidance of physicians, some careless and frequently criticized by the physicians.
Lin Feng couldn't help but sigh, "Luckily, he was fortunate to have received the alchemist's legacy and possesses exceptional talent; otherwise, he might be living worse than them now." After this sigh, he walked towards Qing Lin.
At this moment, Qing Lin was chattering and laughing incessantly around Little Fairy Doctor, who responded with smiles and carefully explained the harvesting habits and storage methods of medicinal herbs to Qing Lin. Qinglin, who Lin Feng usually saw as a lazybones, was now surprisingly serious, much to Lin Feng's astonishment. Was it truly a case of one thing subduing another?
As Lin Feng drew closer, Qinglin finally saw him. In the moonlight, Lin Feng's figure seemed even longer and more ethereal. Coupled with the fact that this outwardly aloof but inwardly passionate guy had specially prepared the Three-Grade Beauty Cleansing Cream for himself, his skin appeared even whiter and more delicate. Beneath this slightly robust physique, he exuded an air of refined elegance and otherworldly grace.
"Brother…" "My lord…" Upon seeing Lin Feng's arrival, both Qinglin and Little Fairy Doctor greeted him, one with affection, the other with a hint of awe.
Lin Feng patted Qing Lin's head, then looked at Little Fairy Doctor. "No need to be so polite. I should thank you for keeping Qing Lin company. This girl has never had anyone want to..."
"Brother Lin Feng..." Lin Feng was interrupted by Qing Lin before he could finish speaking. Her little face was flushed as she shook her arms. "Everyone has already told Sister Little Fairy Doctor..." Before she could finish speaking, she buried her head in Lin Feng's arms in embarrassment.
"This..." Lin Feng was taken aback, his lips twitching slightly. Were they really that close? But this also strengthened Lin Feng's determination to accept Little Fairy Doctor as his daughter.
It wasn't because of the excellent potential of the Calamity Poison Body. In his opinion, the ranking of the little rich girls in the original work was: Zi Yan > Xun'er > Queen > Qing Lin > Little Fairy Doctor > Yun Yun... As for Ya Fei and the others, let's leave them aside for now. (ps: Lin Feng: I'm still not entirely clear on this myself. Anyway, if I encounter someone I can take in, I'll take them in. I won't take the initiative, I won't refuse, I'll take responsibility, hehehehehehe…)
As for the Fire Spirit Fairy and the likes of Xuan Yi, how dare you! Where is Dian Wei? Dian Wei, where is my Dian Wei? Impossible, absolutely impossible, ah…
Just as this repressed guy was getting carried away with his self-indulgence, a
beastly roar startled everyone awake. "Ah…" A shrill scream followed, making the mercenaries tense up, gripping their weapons tightly. Their eyes swept sharply through the surrounding darkness, ready to deal with any potential danger.
Of course, the mercenary leader immediately sent two people to pull the wounded mercenary back to the group. The doctor from Wan Yao Zhai rushed forward to clean the wound and stop the bleeding.
But everyone could see the injury clearly. The mercenary was lying on the ground, writhing in pain. His thigh was covered in blood, obviously injured by some kind of sharp claw. Seeing this, the mercenaries' expressions hardened, not daring to relax for a moment.
"Roar...roar..." Roars echoed from the dark forest, clearly indicating a pack of magical beasts. Hearing the beasts' roars, the mercenaries' expressions grew even more grim.
At this moment, an elderly mercenary in the crowd suddenly shouted, "Not good! It's ambergris! Light the torches and retreat into the Medicine Valley!"
Ambergris: A special incense made from the saliva of a fourth-tier magical beast, the Tiger-Scaled Flood Dragon, combined with special herbs. When lit, it doubles the speed of battle qi circulation. It can even have a certain effect on battle spirits, so this incense is a commonly used item besides elixirs, and its reputation is widespread. It easily causes magical beasts to go berserk, but it only works on magical beasts below the fourth tier.
"Hahaha, it's too late. Today, everyone from the Ten Thousand Medicines Hall will die here. As for you, hehehe, you can only blame your bad luck. I'll retreat first!" Suddenly, a cold laugh rang out. Everyone saw the cloaked man who had been silent in the group suddenly lift his cloak, revealing a face full of wounds.
"Master Yao, you plotted against my family back then, and today I will make you pay with your life. Hehehe..."
"What, it's you!!!" Even when the magical beasts attacked, Master Yao, who had remained calm, suddenly changed color and looked dazed.
"Ah...you, you...how could this be...Pfft..." Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw the cold, sinister man who had just been about to leave the camp fall to the ground with a thud, blood spurting out, accompanied by what sounded like the sound of a Vajra Finger.
"Heh, revenge is revenge, but you included me, and even threatened Qing Lin. This is your way to your death." Lin Feng calmly turned around and silently walked back to Qing Lin's side, but everyone was filled with awe.
"Roar roar roar..." Perhaps the appearance of blood stimulated the already frenzied magical beasts, and their roars became even more tense and urgent.
Immediately afterwards, huge figures rushed out of the forest. They were a group of ferocious magical beasts, their bodies covered with thick scales, their eyes flashing with a fierce light. They opened their blood-red mouths, revealing sharp fangs, and the mercenaries on the outskirts of Medicine Valley pounced.
"What?! It's a Tier 1 high-level magical beast, the Crimson Phosphorous Fang Beast! This beast breathes a foul wind that can knock people unconscious. Its entire body is covered in phosphorescent armor, almost without any weaknesses, and its fangs are incredibly sharp. Even a Dou Shi (Battle Master) expert could be severely injured if it's not careful. And what's worse, this kind of magical beast lives in packs. The leader is Tier 3, and there are several Tier 2 generals guarding it. We're doomed, doomed… Even a high-level Dou Shi like Lord Lin Feng thought he might escape, but he's
definitely going to die…" An older mercenary in the crowd muttered, his expression dazed, as if he had already given up hope. "What?! Tier 3… Tier 3 magical beast?! How… how is this possible?" Many mercenaries opened their mouths, cold sweat pouring down their backs, some even smelling of urine.
"Brother, wait... if it really doesn't work out, just run away. Qinglin... Qinglin wants to be with you in the next life." Qinglin tightened her grip on Lin Feng's arm, her expression fearful but still resolute. Lin
Feng gently patted Qinglin's head. "Silly girl, brother will never let you leave me in this life." (End of Chapter)