BTTH: Becoming Queen Medusa’s Guardian Spirit from the Start

Chapter 140: The Powerful "Xiao Yan"

As Xiao Yan saw Mu She waiting for him at the cliff's edge, his heart filled with a mix of emotions. He wanted no, needed to escape, but there was nowhere to run. Stuck halfway up the cliff, Mu She waiting above and the abyss below, he truly understood the phrase: trapped between a rock and a hard place.

He hated this.

He hated that damned skeleton in the cave. If only he had obtained that flying Dou Technique, he would have trained inside the cave instead of being caught like this. At this moment, he wished he could resurrect that skeleton just to turn it into roast pork.

Now, he had to make a choice grab Mu She's hand and climb up, or descend back down the rope?

But before he could decide, Mu She's large hand grabbed his arm and, with a single pull, yanked his small body up.

The moment Xiao Yan was pulled onto the cliff, his face turned pale.

Because Mu She wasn't alone.

The entire herb gathering team was standing there, waiting for him.

The Wolf Head Mercenary Group had already formed a semi circle around him, blocking any escape.

It was obvious they had been waiting for him.

Xiao Yan felt utterly miserable. He had found nothing in the cave, and now, they were here to rob him of treasures he didn't even have.

He didn't need to ask. He knew what was happening.

They had let him do the hard work, and now they were here to take whatever he had found.

Xiao Yan's sharp eyes glanced toward the back of the group where Xiao Yi Xian stood with the others.

It had to be her.

She must have told them about the cave. Now they were all here to claim the "treasures" for themselves.

"If I say… I found nothing down there, would you believe me?" Xiao Yan asked, forcing a bitter smile.

"Heh."

"Heh."

Mu She grinned, baring his teeth. He pointed at Xiao Yan and barked, "Kid, don't try to play games. If you don't hand over what you found, we'll just take it ourselves!"

Xiao Yan's expression twisted into anger.

"Believe it or not, I'm telling the truth! There was nothing in that cave!" he shouted.

Mu She scoffed, unimpressed by Xiao Yan's sudden outburst. "I don't care what was in the cave. What I do care about… is how a kid like you has the strength of a Two Star Dou Zhe. You must have something valuable on you!"

Xiao Yan froze.

Shit.

He had completely forgotten about that.

Mu She was right Xiao Yan was only fifteen years old, yet he had the strength of a Two Star Dou Zhe. Of course they wouldn't believe he didn't have some kind of treasure.

Xiao Yan understood immediately.

They weren't just going to rob him.

They were going to kill him.

If he only had his Nine Star Dou Qi strength, he'd be completely helpless. Right now, his only hope was…

Teacher.

Xiao Yan remained silent, pretending to be deep in thought. In reality, he was speaking directly to Yao Chen in his mind.

"Teacher… can you help me?"

Inside the ring, Yao Chen sighed in frustration. This idiot disciple of mine…

Getting caught just for pretending to be stronger than he was? And getting tricked by a pretty girl on top of that? Clearly, living in the Xiao Clan had traumatized him too much.

Maybe…

Maybe I should just erase all his past memories.

"I can help," Yao Chen finally said. "Even though I'm in spirit form, these ants shouldn't be a problem for me."

His vague response made Xiao Yan uneasy. "Teacher, what's your actual limit?"

"Not sure," Yao Chen replied, chuckling darkly. "Are you planning to kill them all?"

Xiao Yan's gaze turned cold. "Yes. We had no enmity before this, but they want to rob and kill me. If that's the case… they should be prepared to be killed instead!* Especially that woman Xiao Yi Xian. I didn't even provoke her, yet she led them here to get rid of me. The most venomous thing in the world… is a woman's heart. I'm going to *"

"Kehehe… Xiao Yan, you're getting too restless already," Yao Chen interrupted with a sinister laugh. "But… since you're interested in handling Xiao Yi Xian, I'll help you this time."

Xiao Yan's mouth twitched.

Why did it feel like his teacher was interested in Xiao Yi Xian too?

"You don't need to do anything," Yao Chen said. "I'll control your body."

A mysterious force surged from the ring on Xiao Yan's finger.

A strange, overwhelming energy wrapped around his entire body, and in an instant his Dou Qi exploded.

It felt like he had been standing on the ground one moment… and then suddenly soaring through the sky.

Like someone had entered his body and lifted him into the clouds.

Xiao Yan's eyes changed.

The once deep black pupils turned ashen white.

Mu She instinctively stepped back.

For some reason… the kid in front of him suddenly felt like a completely different person.

The next second

A terrifying wave of Dou Qi erupted from Xiao Yan's body.

Mu She's eyes went wide in horror. His legs trembled, and his voice shook as he stammered, "D D Dou Ling…?!"

The other mercenaries who had once stood confidently, ready to rob Xiao Yan felt the crushing pressure of the Dou Qi and collapsed to their knees in terror.

"Weren't you all planning to kill me and steal my treasures?" Xiao Yan's voice rang out.

It was his voice, but… not his voice.

It carried a deep, eerie tone.

"Well? Come on! Kehehehe…"

Mu She's eyes filled with absolute fear.

He had no intention of fighting back.

He was a mere Dou Shi there was no way he could ever stand against a Dou Ling. Even if all of them attacked together, they would be slaughtered.

Mu She dropped to his knees, shaking. "R Respected Dou Ling… w we didn't know "

SMACK!

A crisp, resounding slap echoed across the cliff.

"If you want to rob and kill, then be prepared to be killed in return," Xiao Yan sneered. "But don't worry… I won't let you die so easily. Kehehe…"

Lifting his right hand, a pale white Dou Qi swirled around his palm.

With a single wave of his arm

The entire Wolf Head Mercenary Group was blasted off the cliff.

Inside his mind, the real Xiao Yan was shocked.

Teacher is THIS strong?!

This was incredible! If Yao Chen had this much power, then Xiao Yan's future training would be smooth sailing!

Not only was his teacher an alchemist… he was also a monstrous powerhouse!

With a single move, "Xiao Yan" had sent the mercenaries flying.

In the next instant his figure vanished.

When he reappeared, he stood directly in front of the herb gathering team.

With another casual wave of his hand, they were all knocked to the ground.

Now, standing before him

Was the beautiful, ethereal Xiao Yi Xian.

"Kehehehe…"

(End of Chapter)

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