Chapter 122: Helpless
On the outskirts of the Magic Beast Mountain Range, Xiao Yi Xian stood on a mountain peak, gently patting Xiao Lan, her eyes filled with deep concern as she gazed down at the distant Qing Shan Town. She was worried not only about Boss Yao but also about Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yi Xian didn't know how much Xiao Yan's strength had improved in the past two months, but she certainly didn't think that a fighter who had to escape from Mu She, a Da Dou Shi, just two months ago could defeat him now.
However, despite knowing this, Xiao Yi Xian didn't stop Xiao Yan. She let him go to rescue Boss Yao.
This was because deep down, Xiao Yi Xian Xian was selfish. Unlike Xiao Yan, she wasn't as righteous. The only person she knew who could possibly rescue Boss Yao from the Wolf Head Mercenary Group was Xiao Yan.
Boss Yao meant everything to her. Even if Xiao Yan's journey was fraught with danger, she still let him go.
At this moment, she felt helpless, praying silently in her heart. Meanwhile, a deep sense of guilt towards Xiao Yan filled her heart.
In her heart, she silently swore that if Xiao Yan could truly bring Boss Yao back safely, she would be willing to do anything for him.
Suddenly, a voice that shook the entire valley came from Qing Shan Town, startling Xiao Yi Xian. Her gaze immediately fixed on the town.
It was Xiao Yan's voice!
Xiao Yi Xian's eyes filled with excitement, and Xiao Yan's next words rang out.
"Boss Yao has been saved! Come to Wan Yao Zhai (Pharmacy)!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian's heart skipped a beat. She immediately leapt onto Xiao Lan, patting its head.
"Xiao Lan! Let's go!"
Xiao Lan cried loudly and flapped its wings, flying swiftly toward Qing Shan Town.
Xiao Yi Xian did not doubt Xiao Yan's words. She hadn't even considered that it could be a trap to lure her into danger. Because Xiao Yan would never do such a thing, not even if it meant his death!
This time, Xiao Yi Xian didn't care that Xiao Lan was a magical beast. She ordered it to fly directly to the entrance of Wan Yao Pharmacy. Without waiting for Xiao Lan to land, she jumped off and rushed inside, where she saw Xiao Yan standing in the lobby and Boss Yao sitting in a chair before him.
"Xian'er!"
Upon seeing Xiao Yi Xian enter, Boss Yao's face immediately lit up with joy. Xiao Yi Xian rushed up and tightly hugged him, her eyes glistening with tears.
"I'm so glad you're okay. You're safe."
For Xiao Yi Xian, who lost her parents at a young age, Boss Yao was like her father. If there was one person she cared about most in this world, it was undoubtedly Boss Yao.
Boss Yao gently patted her back, his eyes filled with deep satisfaction.
He had thought that this might be his final ordeal, that he would never see Xiao Yi Xian again. To meet a young man like Xiao Yan was truly a blessing for both him and Xiao Yi Xian.
Boss Yao looked at Xiao Yan, his expression serious.
"Xiao Yan, thank you so much."
"You don't need to thank me, Boss Yao," Xiao Yan waved his hand and smiled. "I just did what I was supposed to do, nothing more."
Boss Yao wasn't surprised by Xiao Yan's response. This young man had always been like this.
"By the way! Xian'er!"
Suddenly, Boss Yao remembered something, his face turning serious. He pushed Xiao Yi Xian away and glared at her angrily.
"Didn't I tell you to go into the mountains immediately that day? Why are you still here at Wan Yao Pharmacy?!"
Boss Yao had just learned this from Xiao Yan. When he heard it, he was immediately enraged!
It was so close! Just so close! If Xiao Yan hadn't noticed, Xiao Yi Xian would have gone on her own!!
At this point, Boss Yao no longer cared about his own life, but Xiao Yi Xian could never be in danger. If she perished, even if Boss Yao managed to survive this ordeal, he would have no will to live.
"You child! Why didn't you listen to me?!"
"I... I just..."
Hearing Boss Yao's scolding, Xiao Yi Xian stammered but couldn't get her words out. Her face was filled with grievance, completely different from her usual mischievous self.
This was what it looked like when a daughter was being scolded by her father.
Xiao Yan didn't intervene to defend Xiao Yi Xian. After all, it was a father scolding his daughter, and as an outsider, he knew it wasn't his place to interfere.
At that moment, Xiao Yan frowned slightly and looked toward the entrance of Wan Yao Pharmacy. Several mercenaries were gathered outside.
They were mercenaries from the Wolf Head Mercenary Group.
Xiao Yan walked out of Wan Yao Pharmacy, glanced at the group, and softly asked, "Do you need something?"
"Uh... we..."
A mercenary stepped forward, hesitated for a while, and finally managed to speak.
"We're here to apologize to Little Fairy Doctor and Boss Yao."
"..."
Xiao Yan fell silent upon hearing this.
Strictly speaking, these mercenaries had indeed harmed Xiao Yi Xian and Boss Yao.
But they had no choice. They were forced to do it.
In this world, a group of weak people had no power to refuse orders from the strong.
Although Xiao Yan could understand them, what they had done could not be undone. That was an undeniable fact.
Moreover, whether or not to forgive them was not something Xiao Yan should decide.
Inside Wan Yao Pharmacy, as Boss Yao was scolding Xiao Yi Xian, both of them heard the mercenaries' words. They exchanged a glance before Xiao Yi Xian helped Boss Yao to his feet and walked toward the entrance of Wan Yao Pharmacy.
Xiao Yan noticed and stepped aside to let them pass.
When the mercenaries saw the two coming out, their faces were filled with deep guilt, and they lowered their heads, not daring to look at them.
Almost all of them had been helped by Xiao Yi Xian and Boss Yao at some point, yet they had participated in harming them under the orders of the powerful.
This fact made them unable to raise their heads.
After a long while, the mercenaries finally lifted their heads and hesitantly spoke.
"Boss Yao, Little Fairy Doctor, we..."
"Enough, no need to say anything."
Boss Yao gently interrupted them.
"You did indeed harm Xian'er and me, but I understand. You were forced to do it," Boss Yao glanced at Xiao Yi Xian and softly said, "If one day Xian'er were threatened, I might do the same things you did as well."
That's the helplessness of humanity.
Everyone has their soft spot, whether it's death, family, or something else.
But when the soft spot is grasped by the powerful, no matter how unwilling or reluctant a person is, most will ultimately choose to act.
This is what's known as being helpless.
(End of Chapter)