Starting as a supporting character in Doupo

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The Monster Mountain Range is the most extensive primeval forest within the Gama Empire, inhabited by countless magical beasts. Legend has it that even sixth-tier magical beasts are not uncommon deep within the Monster Mountain Range, and it should be noted that sixth-tier magical beasts are comparable to human Dou Huang powerhouses.

However, despite the persistent rumors, the mercenaries had never actually witnessed it, because all the mercenaries who ventured deep into the Monster Mountain Range had perished.

With the strength of these low-level mercenaries, they might be too scared to move when they see a third or fourth-tier magical beast.

Most mercenaries who rely on the Monster Mountain Range for survival make a living by hunting first- and second-tier monsters and exchanging their magic cores and pelts. If someone happens to get a magic core from a third-tier monster, they are considered very lucky, and the adventure is worthwhile.

As for magical beasts of the fourth rank or higher, they didn't even dare to dream of them. Such magical beasts rarely appeared on the outskirts of the Magical Beast Mountain Range. Even if a severely injured magical beast appeared here, they wouldn't dare to covet it in the slightest.

After all, even a slight leak of a fourth-tier magical beast's aura was enough to intimidate them into not daring to resist in the slightest. A gentle breath from it could kill a large number of them.

But today, deep within the Monster Mountain Range, several uninvited guests arrived.

Deep in the mountains, Yun Yun led Xiao Yan and Zi Yan to a place shrouded in mist. She then waved her hand into the mist, and a wisp of azure Dou Qi fell into it. A flash of light appeared, and the mist gradually dispersed to both sides, revealing a path in the middle.

"This is?"

Xiao Yan looked at the place where the mist was located with a puzzled expression. However, it was an ordinary location in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, and the concentration of Dou Qi in the surrounding area was not strong. Why would there be an array set up here? As for Zi Yan, she had never been here before, so she assumed that this was how it was originally.

Moreover, she was originally a Taixu Ancient Dragon, possessing an extraordinary control over space, so she didn't pay much attention to this formation.

Noticing Xiao Yan's puzzled expression, Yun Yun blushed slightly. She then suppressed her shyness and said calmly, "It's quiet here. I often stay here for a while. To prevent being disturbed, I set up a simple maze."

"Oh~"

Seeing Yun Yun's unnatural expression, Xiao Yan nodded as if he understood something. After exchanging a glance with Zi Yan, he discussed it with Yao Lao in his mind.

"Tsk tsk, who would have thought that even the sect leader of Yunlan Sect would be bewitched by my senior brother."

Xiao Yan spoke to Yao Lao without so many reservations, his tone slightly sour.

He and Xiao Fan both became disciples of Yao Lao at the same time, but in terms of strength, alchemy talent, and cultivation speed, he lagged behind Xiao Fan. Moreover, besides the Snake-People Queen, even Yun Yun was now deeply in love with Xiao Fan. How could Xiao Yan not admire him? While admiring him, he couldn't help but secretly sigh at why there was such a perfect person as his senior brother in the world, just like the protagonist in a story.

Although he was curious about why Medusa and Yun Yun were so deeply in love with Xiao Fan, Xiao Yan felt a growing warmth in his heart as he thought of Xun'er, that little girl.

"I wonder how Xun'er is doing now."

"Hehe, your senior brother is indeed very popular with women, but he's going to have a lot of trouble in the future."

The old doctor said something meaningful, his tone filled with a sense of melancholy.

"Oh? Could you elaborate, teacher?"

Upon hearing Yao Lao's words, Xiao Yan revealed a gossipy expression and smiled at Yao Lao.

"Hehe, back when your teacher was dominating the continent, it was the same... cough cough, what are you talking about? The most important thing for you now is to improve your strength. If you don't live up to expectations, your little girlfriend's family won't easily agree to it."

Yao Lao was smugly showing off when he realized what was happening and jokingly scolded Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan wasn't bothered that he hadn't gotten any gossip about Yao Lao. Life was long enough; surely he'd get his share eventually. His teacher's alchemy skills were so amazing, how come he'd never heard anything about his wife? Judging from his sigh earlier, it seemed his teacher had a complicated past.

Yun Yun led Xiao Yan and the others along the path into the mist, where they found a clear lake. Around the lake, apart from a blue stone table, there was nothing particularly special. On the opposite side of the lake, there was a hidden cave, but nowadays, perhaps because people often walked around it, the weeds had disappeared, so it was exposed. This must be the place where Yun Yun usually stayed, as she had mentioned.

It's unclear why the dignified sect leader of the Yunlan Sect of the Jia Ma Empire, one of the top ten Dou Huang powerhouses, would choose such a remote place.

Xiao Yan only knew that this was the place where Yun Yun and Xiao Fan had agreed to meet, but he never imagined that Xiao Fan meant to wait for him at the place where the two first met, nor did he realize that this small valley was the place where they had spent time together.

To others, this place might just be a remote, barren place in the Monster Mountain Range, with no appeal whatsoever. But for Yun Yun, it holds a special place in her heart, and she has occasionally come here to rest over the past two years.

"Please sit here for a while."

Yun Yun pointed to the stone table by the lake. It was carved by Yun Yun herself. The whole set of table and stone benches was carved from a huge piece of blue light stone. Under the sunlight, the stone table was decorated with specks of blue fluorescence, emitting a charming glow, and looked extremely beautiful.

"Uh-huh!"

As Xiao Fan soared through the air, a hint of nostalgia flashed in his eyes as he looked at the small town that appeared ahead.

"Qingshan Town."

This was Xiao Fan's first stop after leaving Wutan City for training, and also the place where he met Little Fairy Doctor. Xiao Fan still remembers that girl who was treated like a fairy in Qingshan Town.

"I wonder how Little Fairy Doctor is doing now. I haven't gathered enough Source Coins to exchange for the Heavenly Spirit Poison Body yet..."

Xiao Fan gazed at the direction of the Monster Mountain Range from mid-air. That was the valley where he and Little Fairy Doctor had lived in seclusion. Back then, he had suffered a lot in trying to fuse with the flame, and he had also destroyed a lot of Little Fairy Doctor's medicinal herbs. It was also because of Little Fairy Doctor's meticulous care that he recovered so quickly. He guessed that Little Fairy Doctor would occasionally return there to live.

Unfortunately, now is not the right time to meet. I've just provoked the Yunlan Sect. I'll go find Little Fairy Doctor after I've resolved this big problem. (The author hasn't forgotten; as mentioned before, the reason I didn't use Source Coins for the lottery was to help Little Fairy Doctor resolve her Calamity Poison Body issue in one go.)

Xiao Fan flew directly over Qingshan Town without stopping. There was no one in Qingshan Town that Xiao Fan cared about. Such a small town was insignificant in the Jia Ma Empire, and Xiao Fan had no reason to stop there.

The most important thing now is to find Yunyun.

Flying into the Monster Mountain Range, Xiao Fan headed towards the place where he first met Yun Yun. Back then, he had been very careful as he walked from the outer edge of the Monster Mountain Range all the way here, afraid that the monsters would discover him. But now he could wander around here without any restraint.

Soon Xiao Fan arrived at the small valley from before.

"Ok?"

Xiao Fan looked at the array that appeared in front of him with a puzzled expression. Although the array was well hidden and could confuse even a Dou Wang, causing people to unknowingly walk in other directions and away from this location, under Xiao Fan's powerful soul perception, the array was not hidden at all.

"When did a formation appear here?"

Just as Xiao Fan was wondering, he saw the mist in the formation gradually disperse to both sides, and a passage was revealed in the mist.

Xiao Fan raised an eyebrow, slowly landed on the ground, glanced at the valley that was faintly visible at the end of the road, and stepped into it. The road was not far, and Xiao Fan soon reached the end. Looking at the quiet figure in front of him, his eyes were full of smiles.

Chapter 314 Bribery

At the end of the road, Yunyun stood gracefully in a green dress.

Yun Yun's makeup was redone, and her eyes were smiling as she stood quietly at the end, watching Xiao Fan approach.

When they were at the Yunlan Sect, Xiao Fan appeared in time and rescued Yun Yun from the darkness. Yun Yun was filled with grievances and helplessness, and finally threw herself into Xiao Fan's arms and cried her heart out. Afterwards, before they could have a proper conversation, Xiao Fan sent her away, and the two of them didn't even exchange more than a few words.

After arriving here, Yunyun returned to the cave where she lived, washed up, and dressed up. She didn't want Xiao Fan to recall her disheveled appearance. She only wanted Xiao Fan to see her as beautiful, dignified, and graceful.

Xiao Fan slowly approached Yun Yun, a delicate fragrance wafting into his nostrils. He couldn't tell if it was the scent of mountain flowers or... With an undisguised smile on his lips, Xiao Fan embraced Yun Yun.

Yun Yun's initial grievances and excitement had subsided. After calming down, she felt Xiao Fan's embrace. Her hands hovered awkwardly, wanting to hug Xiao Fan back but feeling a little embarrassed. After a long while, feeling Xiao Fan's warm embrace, she finally wrapped her arms around his waist. The familiar feeling returned.

Xiao Fan felt Yun Yun's initial hesitation, but now she was leaning on his shoulder with an undisguised smile on her face.

He placed his hands on Yun Yun's shoulders, lifted her head, and gradually drew closer. His warm breath approached, and Yun Yun blushed, closing her eyes slightly.

......

"Your Majesty, what's wrong?"

Yue Mei looked at the Queen on the throne above with a puzzled expression. Why was the Queen suddenly lost in thought? Could it be that she was not satisfied with the relocation plan she had just reported? No way, this was a plan that she and Yin Shi had discussed for several days before finally finalizing.

"It's nothing, I'm just a little anxious."

You Ruo leaned back in her chair, her left hand supporting her forehead, her right hand resting on her left chest, her eyes filled with a mixture of doubt and unease. "Why did I feel a sense of panic during the contract just now? Could something have happened to him?"

Although You Ruo believed that Xiao Fan would be safe in the Jia Ma Empire with his strength, she was still worried.

"Yue Mei, mobilize all the clansmen. The relocation plan will proceed as prepared earlier. Leave the rest to me."

"Also, investigate whether anything has happened recently within the territory of the Gama Empire."

......

After a long while, Xiao Fan separated with a satisfied expression, seemingly still able to taste the sweetness on his lips. Yun Yun hid in the cave, leaving only Xiao Yan and Zi Yan sitting at the stone table. Xiao Yan had a maternal smile on his face, while Zi Yan's eyes held a hint of anger.

"What are you laughing at!"

Xiao Fan walked over, sat down opposite them, and rolled his eyes.

"Ha, you have the nerve to say that? You promised Su Qian you'd take care of me, but you abandoned me halfway and came back just to flirt with her?"

When Zi Yan saw Xiao Fan coming over, she put on a stern face and scolded him. "Sister You Ruo is so good to him, but he actually cheated on her with other women. I must persuade Sister You Ruo next time to break his legs and lock him up!"

Upon hearing Zi Yan's words, Xiao Fan felt a hint of embarrassment. After all, Zi Yan was right; no matter how you looked at it, he was in the wrong.

"Where's Sister You Ruo? Didn't you come back with her?"

Zi Yan looked at Xiao Fan and began to question You Ruo, since she needed to find someone to complain to.

When Zi Yan mentioned You Ruo, Xiao Fan realized that back in the Black Corner Region, Zi Yan followed You Ruo around every day and was spoiled rotten by her. He wondered if she would tell on him.

Xiao Fan looked at Zi Yan suspiciously, and when he saw the anger in her eyes, his heart skipped a beat.

"Cough cough." Xiao Fan took out two bottles of pills from his storage ring.

"Zi Yan, this is a fourth-grade pill, and the taste is absolutely authentic."

Zi Yan glanced at the pill in Xiao Fan's hand, hesitated for a moment, then put it into her bosom. The anger in her eyes subsided somewhat, and she thought to herself:

"At most, I won't pursue the matter of you leaving me in the Black Corner Region. But I won't help you hide the things that you should tell Sister Youruo."

After seeing that Zi Yan had accepted the pills, Xiao Fan's anger subsided somewhat. A smile crept onto Xiao Fan's lips; things were looking promising!

"What will you say when you see You Ruo in the future?"

"You were secretly seeing her outside, hehehe."

"Slap! Is that enough?" Xiao Fan slapped out a bottle of pills with his backhand.

"Then I'll remind her next time not to break your legs and lock you up."

A chill ran through Xiao Fan's heart. So Zi Yan had such a plan? Luckily, he had plenty of pills.

"Smack! Is that enough?"

"Forehead......"

"Crack! Crack!"

Xiao Fan tossed out three bottles of pills, broke the seals on the bottle openings, and a rich medicinal fragrance filled the air.