Battle Through the Heavens: Achievement System at the Start

At this moment, Little Fairy Doctor's bright eyes were fixed on Xiao Yao's clear eyes. She recalled the scene when she first met Xiao Yao and asked softly, "It's you, right? Xiao Yao. No matter how your appearance changes, the only thing that can't change is your eyes."

Seeing Xiao Yao's silent expression, Little Fairy Doctor became even more certain of her thought. She turned her head away from him, tears streaming silently down her cheeks like broken strings. A self-deprecating smile appeared on her lips as she sobbed softly, "For so many years, I've always wondered how you were doing, what it would be like when we meet again. But I never imagined it would be like this. I've always... always cherished you as my only friend."

As Xiao Yao watched Little Fairy Doctor's tears slowly roll down her cheeks like broken beads, a pang of pain welled up in his heart. He knew that his actions just now had indeed gone too far.

He gently wiped away the tears from Little Fairy Doctor's eyes and said softly, "I'm sorry, my behavior just now... was indeed excessive."

Xiao Yao then said gently, "I was wrong, Little Fairy Doctor. I shouldn't have kept my identity a secret until now."

Hearing Xiao Yao's words, Little Fairy Doctor finally stopped crying. She turned her head and looked into Xiao Yao's sincere eyes, and the anger in her heart gradually subsided.

Xiao Yao looked at Xiao Yixian, who had stopped crying, and struggled to stand up. He reached out and helped Xiao Yixian up.

The two then sat down together, creating an eerie atmosphere.

Xiao Yao couldn't help but interrupt the awkward atmosphere, speaking softly, "Little Fairy Doctor, are you... feeling better now?"

"Okay, let's go. Didn't you want to know what I found at the bottom of the cliff?"

Little Fairy Doctor stood up and walked to the edge of the cliff. Looking at the cave hidden beside the cliff, she parted her red lips and spoke softly: "That was a cave that I accidentally discovered behind a strange tree next to the cliff during one of my herb-gathering trips. It was hard to find."

"The cave was probably left by someone before me, but I've never been inside, so I don't know much about the interior. However, judging from some of the traces, the person who left the cave must have been very strong."

Looking at the pure and lovely Little Fairy Doctor in front of him, Xiao Yao smiled faintly and said, "Then the two of us will go down and take a look first. Don't worry, I'll go ahead and scout the way. I'll make sure you're safe."

"Hmph, I haven't forgiven you for what happened earlier. Do you expect me, a weak woman, to be the vanguard?" Little Fairy Doctor said with a smile, but then changed the subject, saying, "Never mind, we've been out for a while now. If we don't go back soon, that guy Mu Li will get suspicious. Our herb-gathering team will stay in the Magical Beast Mountain Range for one night. Shall we go tonight?"

"I don't care. It's just Muli. You can come back tonight if you want. Let's go back now."

Little Fairy Doctor nodded slightly and turned to walk back the way she came.

Seeing this, Xiao Yao had no choice but to follow, stepping into the dense forest, where his figure disappeared into the darkness.

As the two walked through the dense forest, Little Fairy Doctor spoke softly, "Why does your face look so different from before? Are you wearing a mask?"

"Well, I was young back then, and when I came to the Monster Mountain Range, I always wore a disguise mask and disguised myself. I never expected you to find out." Xiao Yao touched his nose and said with an embarrassed smile.

"Hmph, if I hadn't noticed back then, were you going to keep pretending forever? You even asked me to be your friend when we first met! Tsk tsk, is this what friends are supposed to do?" Little Fairy Doctor smiled, but at the end, she clenched her teeth tightly, making a clicking sound.

"Don't be angry. I was just trying to protect myself and prevent myself from being discovered by someone with ulterior motives and causing unnecessary trouble, that's why I acted that way," Xiao Yao comforted him gently.

Upon hearing this, Little Fairy Doctor's brows relaxed slightly. She raised her proud, swan-like neck and snorted coldly, "Hmph, at least you know what's good for you. By the way, did you recognize me the moment you saw me in the shop? How could you treat me like this? That's too much!" After saying that, she continued walking.

Just as Xiao Yao was standing there silently reflecting on his behavior, a clear and pleasant voice interrupted him.

"I'll forgive you this time, but don't lie to me so easily next time, or I'll pretend I don't know you as a friend."

......

When the two returned to the group, they found that the mercenaries who had been resting were already waiting for them.

"Little Fairy Doctor, if you don't come back soon, I'm going to send people to look for you."

Upon seeing Little Fairy Doctor emerge from the dense forest, a figure hurried forward. However, when he saw Xiao Yao behind Little Fairy Doctor, he paused slightly and asked with a smile, "And who is this young brother?"

"He's a guard among the mercenaries; we just bumped into him randomly."

Little Fairy Doctor replied casually, then said softly, "Young Master Mu Li, let's go. There's still a short distance to go, and we'll be at our destination soon."

"Hehe, okay."

The young man, known as Young Master Mu Li, nodded with a smile. He stepped aside to let Little Fairy Doctor pass, but as Xiao Yao walked past, he suddenly stretched out his arm and blocked his way.

With a slight frown, Xiao Yao turned his head to look at the handsome young commander and smiled, "Hmm? Is something the matter?"

"Hehe, I mean no harm. You must be that six-star young fighter, right? I heard from my subordinates that your cultivation talent is exceptional. Are you interested in joining the Wolf Head Mercenary Group? Our mercenary group offers very good treatment to members with outstanding talent like you. After all, being alone in the Monster Mountain Range can be life-threatening at any time. It's good to have someone take care of you." Mu Li smiled slightly and asked in a calm voice.

Glancing at Mu Li, whose smile seemed gentle, Xiao Yao said with a faint smile, "Hehe, not interested. I'm used to being a loner, so I don't want to join."

"Hehe, it's alright. If you ever change your mind, young man, you can come to me anytime. The Wolf Head Mercenary Group's high positions are always open to those with potential." Hearing Xiao Yao's refusal, Mu Li waved his hand indifferently and laughed.

Xiao Yao walked past them calmly, joined the ranks of scattered soldiers ahead, and approached Xiao Yan. He whispered, "Nothing unusual happened while I was gone, right? Did Mu Li send anyone to look for us?"

Xiao Yan replied in a low voice, "No, but Brother Yao, you didn't really go for a secret rendezvous with Little Fairy Doctor just now, did you?"

"Heh, mind your own business."