After Lin Yuan left, Mr. Yao took several deep breaths and shouted at the staff of Thousand Medicine House, "What are you standing there for? Close the main gate. We're not doing business today."
Hearing this, the staff quickly came to their senses and hurriedly shut the main gate of Thousand Medicine House.
Mr. Yao paced back and forth inside the shop, thinking about the situation and the tasks ahead, countless thoughts flashing through his mind.
"He's looking for the cave beneath the cliff. Could there be some secret inside? Can I get there first… pah, pah, pah, what am I thinking? Such foolishness, so greedy. Even if I find it, can I really guard it?"
"Such a young powerhouse must be a prodigy from a major faction. I definitely can't offend him. I need to complete the tasks he assigns quickly, or it's all over. If I do well, perhaps there will even be some reward."
"A detailed map… a map… what should I do… got it."
"Everyone, look here," Mr. Yao clapped his hands to attract everyone's attention, then said solemnly, "You all know the situation. This time we must complete the instructions of that lord. Our lives depend on it. His strength far surpasses anyone in Qing Shan Town. If we fail, we all die. I hope everyone will work together to get through this. For the next few days, your pay will be five times the usual amount."
The staff of Thousand Medicine House were both surprised and delighted, nodding in agreement with Mr. Yao's words.
"Yes, we'll follow Mr. Yao's lead."
"Mr. Yao, tell us what to do next."
Mr. Yao pressed his hands down and said solemnly, "I already have a plan. Zhang He, Zhang Hai, you go and gather all the cartographers in Qing Shan Town. Wang Xiang, Zhao Ping, you go to the nearby map shops and buy several copies of all maps of the surrounding monster mountains. Little Fairy Doctor, you and I will invite some veteran mercenaries who often explore the monster mountains. The rest will prepare the shop and all other arrangements. Time is tight. If you encounter problems, don't worry about the cost—pay extra to solve them. Everyone, get moving. And remember, this matter must remain confidential."
"Yes."
"Yes."
Then everyone set off to carry out the assigned tasks.
Mr. Yao looked at the Little Fairy Doctor and suddenly recalled Lin Yuan praising her beauty. A new thought crossed his mind: 'If this mission fails, perhaps I could offer the Little Fairy Doctor to that lord as compensation. That lord looks quite young too, around the age of Young Mu Ai… perhaps…'
The thought flickered through his mind as Mr. Yao spoke more gently to the Little Fairy Doctor, "Little Fairy Doctor, you have helped many mercenaries in Qing Shan Town. I'll need your assistance when we approach them this time."
"Mr. Yao, you're too polite. I'm part of Thousand Medicine House. It's only natural that I contribute," the Little Fairy Doctor said, nodding.
"Then let's not waste time. Let's set off immediately!"
The two of them quickly headed toward the encampment of a mercenary group. After leaving Thousand Medicine House, Lin Yuan, lying atop a nearby shop's roof, curved a smile across his lips. He had been monitoring Thousand Medicine House from a short distance using his soul perception.
"As expected, the Little Fairy Doctor didn't reveal any information. Looks like she wants to take some time to investigate that cave. Very good, my performance wasn't wasted."
"My hint should have been understood by the head of Thousand Medicine House. My attention to her is both for protection and…"
Soon, Thousand Medicine House had completed all the preparations for the mapping. Qing Shan Town's most skilled cartographers and many mercenaries who frequently explored the monster mountains had been brought in with extra pay. They began the intense work of producing the most detailed map of the surrounding monster mountains.
By sunset, a portion of the map had been completed. At this time, the Little Fairy Doctor walked over to Mr. Yao.
"Mr. Yao, there's nothing more I can help with here, so I'll head back first."
"Mm, Little Fairy Doctor, you've worked hard these past few days. I'll handle the rest. The shop won't open in the coming days anyway, so just go home and rest," Mr. Yao said politely, hoping to use her as a bargaining chip to please Lin Yuan.
The Little Fairy Doctor nodded and turned to leave.
"This tone and attitude… seems Mr. Yao has some request of me. The change started after that person arrived—is it because he praised me?" Outwardly gentle and innocent, yet possessing the potential to rise from a simple doctor to the head of a sect in a few years, the Little Fairy Doctor was extremely perceptive and quickly guessed certain things.
Mr. Yao watched her leave, his gaze lingering on her willow-like waist bound by a green sash. Seeing the slender curve no wider than a grasp, his heart burned, but the image of a cold, indifferent young man suddenly flashed through his mind. He shook his head; he valued his life more than beauty. Such a woman was clearly not destined for him.
After leaving Thousand Medicine House, the Little Fairy Doctor walked toward her home with a composed expression, continuing to analyze the situation.
"A cave valued even by such a powerhouse must hold many treasures. Since I was the first to discover it, I absolutely cannot miss this opportunity."
"There are only three days left before that person returns, so I must explore the cave beneath the cliff within these three days. Otherwise, if I wait until he comes back with the map, I might run into him—it would be far too dangerous."
"If I obtain it in advance, no one will suspect. After all, my strength alone isn't enough to reach that place. They could never imagine I have a flying monster companion like Xiao Lan."
"No time to waste. I'll prepare tonight and during the day tomorrow. Tomorrow night, Xiao Lan will take me there."
Having made her decision, the Little Fairy Doctor quickened her pace toward several shops to prepare some self-defense items in advance.
"Looks like the Little Fairy Doctor is already making preparations to explore the cave. She's quite meticulous, even splitting her purchases across multiple shops."
From a distance, Lin Yuan, who had been watching her, couldn't help but smile. He admired a woman who combined potential, beauty, and intelligence.
"Occasionally acting as a silent protector in the shadows has its own charm."
The following evening.
The Little Fairy Doctor arrived smoothly at a small hill just outside Qing Shan Town. She patted her chest, feeling a wave of relief—after leaving the town, she hadn't encountered a single person. She felt extremely fortunate. It seemed even the heavens wanted her to obtain the treasures within the cave.
From her bosom, she took out a bamboo flute, placing it to her lips. A soft, melodious tone echoed into the quiet night sky.
"Srii!"
Not long after the flute's sound, a sharp, piercing eagle cry resounded through the night.
Under the moonlight, a massive blue eagle darted from deep within the mountains, swiftly arriving above the Little Fairy Doctor and circling her.
She waved her hand. The blue eagle swooped down, and as it neared the ground, it spread its wings and skillfully landed beside her. The gentle breeze lifted her flowing dress, and her beautiful, serene face and slender waist formed a captivating scene beneath the night sky.
Brushing aside the strands of hair disturbed by the wind, she nimbly flipped onto the blue eagle's back, stroking its head. Her soft, gentle voice carried a hint of excitement across the night air.
"Let's go, Xiao Lan!"
With a powerful beat of its wings, the blue eagle carried the Little Fairy Doctor toward the mountains.
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