Both time-traveled characters ended up as villainous henchmen.

Chapter 121 Gathering Herbs in the Mountains

Green Mountain Town, on the outskirts of the Monster Mountain Range.

On the main road leading to the Monster Mountain Range, a number of mercenaries had already gathered. They were arguing and pushing each other.

But soon, the appearance of a special team immediately attracted the attention of everyone present.

All eyes were drawn to a herb-gathering team bearing the banner of the Wan Yao Zhai (Ten Thousand Herbs Studio).

Among the herb-gathering team from Wanyaozhai, a woman dressed in a light white dress with a fresh and ethereal temperament was the most eye-catching.

Most of the mercenaries' eyes were fixed on this woman.

This woman was none other than Little Fairy Doctor, a specially appointed physician at Wan Yao Zhai.

Little Fairy Doctor's smile was calm and serene; she had gradually become accustomed to being surrounded and praised by everyone.

But more or less, deep down she still felt a little nervous and uneasy.

This herb-gathering expedition into the Monster Mountain Range was particularly dangerous.

"Hey, did you hear? This time, Little Fairy Doctor's herb-gathering team from the Myriad Medicines Hall is actually going to that dangerous valley to collect medicinal herbs?"

"That valley? Although the medicinal herbs there are very valuable, isn't it a bit too risky for Little Fairy Doctor? What if she gets injured?"

If you don't mind, I can join the accompanying team, and I won't charge any commission!

"Stop worrying about things that don't concern you. With the Wolf Head Mercenary Group handling things, why would it be your turn?"

Moreover, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's team includes a rising star from their ranks, an eight-star Dou Zhe (Battle Master), more than capable of handling the pack of magical wolves in that valley.

The chatter of the mercenaries around her reached Little Fairy Doctor's ears, causing her to furrow her brows slightly.

Despite being protected by the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, one of the three major mercenary groups in Qingshan Town, Little Fairy Doctor still had a slight worry in her heart.

Little Fairy Doctor raised her eyes, her gaze searching among the Wolf Head Mercenary Group members around her.

Soon, her light settled on a handsome young man in the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, who was holding a sword, eyes closed, and exuding a calm and composed aura.

Sensing Little Fairy Doctor's gaze, He Nian opened his eyes and looked at her, raising his right hand, which was holding a sword, slightly to indicate that Little Fairy Doctor could rest assured.

Upon seeing He Nian's actions, Xiao Yi Xian's smile brightened considerably, and the slight unease and worry in her heart gradually dissipated.

After simply greeting Little Fairy Doctor, He Nian smiled slightly, then closed his eyes to rest and silently pondered the sword technique he had just acquired.

Eighteen years have passed since He Nian transmigrated to the Doupo world. He Nian has transformed from an orphan who faced setbacks everywhere into a rising star in Qingshan Town.

Although he was unlucky enough to be noticed by Mu She, the leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, when he was young, he earned a place in the Wolf Head Mercenary Group through his own efforts.

However, there was one thorn that remained stuck in his heart.

As everyone knows, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group was the first instance Xiao Yan encountered during his training trip, and they essentially formed an irreconcilable enmity with him.

Countless members of the entire group perished at Xiao Yan's hands.

He didn't want to be forced by Young Commander Mu Li to fight Xiao Yan to the death when Xiao Yan came to Qingshan Town in the future.

Therefore, he needs to leave the Wolf Head Mercenary Group as soon as possible.

However, due to the fact that the leader, Mu She, was responsible for his desire to leave the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, he faced some difficulties.

The other party was grooming him to be their son's future right-hand man.

Having spent years of hard work, and only now seeing some success, they are naturally unwilling to let He Nian go so easily.

Fortunately, He Nian had kept his desire to leave the Wolf Head Mercenary Group well hidden over the years, which prevented it from attracting the attention of the other party.

Given the right opportunity in the future, he will simply venture into the Monster Mountain Range, where he can roam freely and will no longer be bound by the Wolf Head Mercenary Group.

But this presents He Nian with another problem.

Where could he go after leaving the Wolf Head Mercenary Group?

He possesses wind-attribute fighting spirit, and even with his powerful soul strength, he is not suited to be an alchemist.

His talent for cultivation is considered decent in a small place like Qingshan Town, but the problem is that the highest cultivation level in Qingshan Town is only Dou Shi, making it a tiny puddle even smaller than Wutan City.

Looking across the entire Gama Empire, he was practically indistinguishable from an ordinary passerby.

Moreover, he also had to find a way to solve the problem of cultivation techniques and resources after becoming a fighter.

After much thought, He Nian still couldn't come up with a good solution.

So he set his sights on Xiao Yan, a fellow Earth native who would be coming to Qingshan Town in the future.

As long as you provide assistance to the Wolf Head Mercenary Group when they besiege Xiao Yan, and reveal your identity as a fellow Earth native, then you can wait a few years and live a good life thanks to Xiao Yan's recommendation.

As for saving the Dou Qi Continent, let's leave that to Xiao Yan.

All he needed to do was cheer for Xiao Yan from the rear.

Once Xiao Yan defeats the Soul Emperor, he might be able to use his connections to go to the Endless Fire Domain of the Great Thousand Worlds and cause trouble.

Of course, relying solely on Xiao Yan was not entirely safe, so after Xiao Yixian arrived in Qingshan Town, He Nian naturally approached her.

He was determined to cling to the plump, round thigh of Little Fairy Doctor!

Through his tireless efforts, he also became Little Fairy Doctor's first true confidant in Qingshan Town.

This time, when Little Fairy Doctor entered the Monster Mountain Range to collect herbs, it was because the other party took the initiative to ask her to join the guard team.

Aside from the factor of ability, it's mostly about trust.

He Nian was naturally unwilling to betray the trust that Little Fairy Doctor had placed in him, but this herb-gathering trip was destined to be anything but peaceful.

He remembered clearly that when Little Fairy Doctor asked him to join the guard team, Mu Li's face was very ugly.

This treacherous fellow might be up to something in secret.

Therefore, He Nian naturally had to be extremely vigilant to avoid falling into the other party's trap.

Mu Li's strength is that of a Seven-Star Dou Zhe, and he is no match for He Nian in a one-on-one fight. What He Nian needs to be wary of is Mu Li's other underhanded tactics.

Soon, after the headcount was completed, the herb-gathering team from Wan Yao Zhai, led by He Nian, set off towards the Monster Mountain Range.

Meanwhile, at the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's base in Qingshan Town, at Mu Li's residence.

Muli was dressed neatly, his right hand resting on the long sword at his waist, his expression serious.

Beside him was a group of carefully selected members of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, all dressed in full armor and ready to go at any time.

Before long, one of Mu Li's trusted henchmen came in and told him that He Nian had led a team into the Monster Mountain Range.

Upon hearing this, Mu Li laughed heartily, then suddenly stood up and said to his group of underlings, "Alright, He Nian has finally entered the Monster Mountain Range. Let's set off as soon as possible and proceed according to plan."

"Yes, Young Commander!"

Soon, Mu Li led a group of Wolf Head mercenaries and quickly headed along a side path toward the valley where He Nian and the others were headed.

Meanwhile, Mu She, the regimental commander at the camp, couldn't help but feel gloomy as he watched his son's departing figure.

"You're still too impatient. Can't you even handle this little bit of frustration?"