area51novel Chapter 14 First Encounter with Little Fairy Doctor
Chapter 14 First Encounter with Little Fairy Doctor
The night is like ink, full of stars.
Xiao Ce strode into Qingshan Town.
Qingshan Town is very lively at night, brightly lit, with shouts and calls of vendors filling the air.
Mercenaries could be seen everywhere on the streets, arm in arm, in a constant flow of people.
The moment Xiao Ce stepped into Qingshan Town, although he did not act in a high-profile manner, he still became a rare sight on the street.
He was dressed in a well-tailored blue robe that perfectly accentuated his tall and straight figure, though the two days of travel had given him a slightly travel-worn look.
However, he had a handsome face with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes. A blue hairband tied his hair up in a neat high ponytail, with a few strands of hair hanging down from his temples and swaying in the wind, adding to his dashing and unrestrained temperament, making him stand out from the mercenaries around him who made a living by risking their lives.
As he walked along, countless young and beautiful women glanced at him, especially when he passed in front of brothels, the women leaning against the railings and calling for customers stared at him with wide eyes, as if they wanted to devour him alive.
"Oh, young master, why don't you come up and have a seat?"
A woman in red waved her handkerchief and called out in a coquettish voice, her eyes seemingly gleaming with green light.
"Young hero, you're so handsome! Come on up, let me treat you to some tea, it's free!"
"Young master, don't listen to them. This sister is willing to pay you, come on, come on—"
The second and third women were even bolder, blowing kisses at Xiao Ce from afar with seductive eyes.
Despite these sounds, Xiao Ce did not stop walking, his eyes fixed straight ahead, and he thought to himself.
Is this how you test cadres?
Which cadre can't withstand such a test?
Of course, these women's taste is commendable.
Why was Xiao Ce able to win Xun'er's heart?
While the companionship from childhood to adulthood is important, his own modeling stats are also quite high; otherwise, he might really just be a brother in Xun'er's heart.
As night deepened, Xiao Ce did not rush to find Little Fairy Doctor. Instead, he found a relatively clean inn to stay in, planning to inquire about Little Fairy Doctor the next day.
"Sir, the room at the very back on the left on the second floor has the best location, and you'll be completely undisturbed." The innkeeper took two gold coins from Xiao Ce's hand, his face lighting up with a broad smile, and his attitude became increasingly attentive.
Xiao Ce nodded slightly and went upstairs into the house.
The room was fairly spacious and clean.
Nothing more was said that night.
The next day.
Xiao Ce ate a simple breakfast and then left the inn.
The streets of Qingshan Town were not as lively during the day as they were at night, but the herbal medicine shops and weapon shops on both sides of the street were doing booming business, with mercenaries constantly coming and going.
In addition, Xiao Ce could also see mercenary teams recruiting members in some open areas.
This is normal. Monsters roam the Monster Mountains, making it extremely dangerous. Apart from a few highly skilled and daring individuals, most people choose to enter in groups.
Xiao Ce strolled around casually, passing by a stall selling monster materials. He picked out two small items and bought them, then asked the stall owner about Little Fairy Doctor.
"Little Fairy Doctor?"
"You've come at a bad time. Little Fairy Doctor went into the mountains to gather herbs with the Wan Yao Zhai herb-gathering team the day before yesterday, and she hasn't returned yet."
"If you want to see her, either go to the Wan Yao Zhai (a traditional Chinese medicine shop) and keep watch, or just stand guard at the town gate. You'll definitely see her then."
"But if you still want to win Little Fairy Doctor's favor, it won't be that easy."
The stall owner was a middle-aged man in his forties, with a weathered face and several scratch marks on his two exposed bronze arms. He was clearly a veteran mercenary who had been fighting in the Monster Mountain Range for many years.
He looked Xiao Ce up and down, then gave him a knowing smile.
The Little Fairy Doctor's reputation is extremely well-known, and coupled with her beautiful appearance, people from other places often come to see her, hoping to win her heart.
The stall owner clearly categorized Xiao Ce and this type of person together.
Of course, he was very accurate in his assessment; Xiao Ce was that kind of person.
"Thanks for letting me know, brother."
Xiao Ce cupped his hands in greeting to the stall owner, then paid the money and turned to leave.
Although he knew that Little Fairy Doctor was not in Qingshan Town at the moment, Xiao Ce was not in a hurry.
It's just a matter of waiting a day or two longer; he won't mind waiting a moment longer.
Just as Xiao Ce was considering whether to go outside the town to familiarize himself with the surrounding terrain, suddenly—
"It's the Wan Yao Zhai herb-gathering team. The Wan Yao Zhai herb-gathering team has returned from gathering herbs."
"Look, it's Little Fairy Doctor!"
A commotion arose in the distance, mixed with several loud shouts filled with admiration and surprise. The sound grew louder as it approached, reaching Xiao Ce's ears.
Xiao Ce was slightly taken aback, then turned his head to look in the direction from which the sound came.
"What a coincidence?"
A faint smile appeared on Xiao Ce's face.
It seems I don't need to wait any longer.
As he muttered to himself, a group of burly mercenaries, with swords at their waists and exuding a fierce aura, huddled together in twos and threes, chatting and laughing, creating a lively atmosphere.
Among the crowd were a few doctors who appeared somewhat frail and carried medicine pouches on their backs.
At the very center stood a young girl dressed in a plain white dress.
The girl was very young and not particularly beautiful, but she possessed a unique charm, pure and ethereal, like a solitary orchid blooming alone in a mountain stream, drawing people in effortlessly with her aura.
What's most striking about the girl is undoubtedly her waist.
Her plain white dress was tied with a light purple belt, which accentuated her slender and delicate waist, making it appear as if it could be grasped in one hand.
"Is this the Little Fairy Doctor?"
Upon seeing this, Xiao Ce couldn't help but show a hint of amazement in his eyes.
Although Xun'er is exquisitely beautiful, she has not yet fully matured and her face still retains a touch of childishness, while Little Fairy Doctor is now at the perfect age to blossom.
Besides, Xiao Ce also instinctively felt a certain fondness for Little Fairy Doctor.
After all, it's hard not to like the Little Fairy Doctor from the original story. If it weren't for Xuan Kongzi's "meddling," the Endless Fire Domain might have had a third mistress later on.
The appearance of Little Fairy Doctor immediately caused a stir in the surrounding streets, with countless people shouting her name, demonstrating her immense popularity.
Xiao Ce stood in the crowd, his gaze fixed on Little Fairy Doctor. As he watched her and the herb-gathering team disappear from sight, he immediately followed them, all the way to a quaint little manor.
This is the stronghold of Wan Yao Zhai.
With Xiao Ce's strength, he followed them here without attracting anyone's attention.
Seeing Little Fairy Doctor and several other pharmacists enter the small manor, he did not hesitate. He flashed to a corner of the manor, leaped in, and quickly located the room where Little Fairy Doctor was.
crunch~
Inside the room, Little Fairy Doctor had just sat down, ready to rest and relax for a while.
Suddenly, the door opened and a strange young man walked in.
"Who are you!"
When Little Fairy Doctor saw that the person was a stranger, she was about to shout loudly, but before she could speak, the strange young man suddenly appeared in front of her and covered her mouth with a slender hand with distinct knuckles, so that she could only make "woo woo~" sounds.
In Little Fairy Doctor's view, the boy put his right index finger to his lips, making a shushing gesture.
"Shh~"
"Don't make a sound, I mean no harm!"