BTTH : The Fallen Genius

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Chapter 84: Are You Out of Your Mind?

Xiao Yi Xian's undisguised mockery made Mu Li's face turn as dark as it could get. Even Xiao Yan, standing beside her, couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

This Little Fairy Doctor… her mouth is too vicious. She's absolutely stomping Mu Li's pride into the ground.

"Very good! Very good!!!" Mu Li was so furious that he laughed, nodding repeatedly. "Since you've already said this much, then I won't pretend anymore!"

Mu Li suddenly raised his hand. The moment he waved it down, the mercenaries behind him would swarm forward.

"Mu Li, my friend," Xiao Yan suddenly spoke, stepping in front of Little Fairy Doctor (Xiao Yi Xian). He said softly, "This secret chamber was ultimately discovered by Xiao Yi Xian first. Wouldn't it be a bit too overbearing to just seize it like this?"

Seeing Xiao Yan supporting Xiao Yi Xian, Mu Li's face darkened slightly, and a trace of apprehension flashed through his eyes.

The scene of Xiao Yan instantly killing two rank 2 Magical Beasts in the morning still haunted him. To be honest, he really wanted to avoid clashing with Xiao Yan.

But the treasures in this cave were simply too tempting. Just from the aura emanating from the secret chamber, Mu Li was convinced that whatever was inside would be enough to help the Wolf Head Mercenary Group swallow up all the other mercenary groups. It was something he absolutely couldn't give up.

However, judging from Xiao Yan's demeanor, he seemed to be the righteous type. Even if he took something, he probably wouldn't take too much—at most, he'd just split the treasure in the secret chamber evenly with Xiao Yi Xian.

At worst, Mu Li could give up on whatever Xiao Yan took. As long as he could get everything from Xiao Yi Xian, that would be enough.

"Brother Xiao Yan, this matter has nothing to do with you. You can just leave, and I won't stop you."

With this decision in mind, Mu Li spoke in an exceptionally friendly manner to Xiao Yan, his attitude completely different from how he treated Xiao Yi Xian.

Xiao Yi Xian, of course, noticed this obvious difference in attitude. She naturally understood the reason behind it and sneered as she glared at Mu Li.

"How pathetic, Mu Li. Looks like you're not just greedy—you also excel at bullying the weak and fearing the strong~"

After interacting with Xiao Yan for a while, Xiao Yi Xian had more or less figured it out. The words Xiao Yan had said that morning weren't meant to be humble—he genuinely didn't know how powerful he was.

This guy's way of thinking was completely different from normal people.

But even though Xiao Yan himself was oblivious, Xiao Yi Xian was very clear about it.

With Xiao Yan's strength—being able to casually one-shot two rank two Magical Beasts—Mu Li would have to be out of his mind to go against him.

While that would be the logical approach, the stark contrast between Mu Li's arrogance towards her and his submissiveness towards Xiao Yan made her utterly disgusted.

Even though she hadn't known Xiao Yan for as long as she had known Mu Li, Xiao Yi Xian was certain of one thing—

Xiao Yan was definitely not the type to bully the weak and fear the strong.

Right was right, wrong was wrong—he had a strong sense of justice.

"You!!! Don't go too far!"

Hearing Xiao Yi Xian's continued mockery, Mu Li's face grew even darker, flushing red with anger.

Xiao Yan watched this scene, his face full of helplessness.

While Mu Li's personality was indeed rather despicable, Xiao Yi Xian's mouth showed no mercy either.

Because of her harsh words, what could have been solved through talking was now impossible to resolve peacefully. The situation had only worsened.

There was no other way. Before Mu Li got so enraged by Xiao Yi Xian's sharp tongue that he lost all reason, Xiao Yan had to try and resolve things peacefully.

"Brother Mu Li, calm down. If we can resolve this peacefully, let's do so. Fighting won't be good for anyone."

Xiao Yan tried to pacify him, but Mu Li showed no interest in backing down.

"Resolve it peacefully?" Mu Li raised an eyebrow and glared at Xiao Yi Xian behind Xiao Yan. "Look at her. Does she look like she wants to resolve this peacefully?"

"Well…"

Hearing Mu Li's words, Xiao Yan awkwardly scratched his head before continuing.

"I admit Xiao Yi Xian's words earlier were… not the best. But I hope you can sit down and talk with her properly. After all, we're on the same team. If you negotiate with her peacefully, she wouldn't be so stingy either…"

Before Xiao Yan could finish speaking, Xiao Yi Xian abruptly interrupted him.

"If he had spoken properly from the start, I wouldn't have minded sharing the loot with him. After all, if not for him, I wouldn't have reached this place." Xiao Yi Xian sneered coldly. "But now? Not a chance. Monitoring me with Gu insects was bad enough, but then he opens his mouth and wants to take everything? Dream on! I won't give him a single gold coin!"

Her words were like a match thrown into a barrel of gunpowder, making the atmosphere in the cave instantly tense.

Sensing that a fight could break out at any moment, Xiao Yan frowned tightly. Seeing Mu Li's increasingly dark expression, he reached into his storage ring and took out the Ice Spirit Flame Grass, holding it in front of Mu Li.

"Brother Mu Li, this is the only thing I obtained in the cave. It is extremely valuable among Alchemy ingredients. I will give it to you. As for Xiao Yi Xian's share, I hope you won't pursue it further."

Xiao Yi Xian had the right to refuse to share. Xiao Yan wouldn't force her.

And while Mu Li's previous words were aggressive, they weren't completely unreasonable.

Xiao Yi Xian had relied on their group to reach the cave, and if not for Mu Li bringing him into the team, Xiao Yan wouldn't have obtained the Ice Spirit Flame Grass in the first place. More importantly, Xiao Yan never thought that he was entitled to it—it was just something he happened to need.

So even if he had to hand over the Ice Spirit Flame Grass, he would only feel a bit of regret, not heartache. He just hoped this would defuse the situation.

But at that moment, Yao Chen, who had just started to relax, was suddenly in distress.

Ice Spirit Flame Grass! That's Ice Spirit Flame Grass!!!

The owner of the tomb gave it to you outright! You didn't even take the other treasures!

And now you're about to just hand it over to these people?! Kid, can't you give me a break?!

Not just Yao Chen—even Xiao Yi Xian was dumbfounded.

Wait…

Wait, wait, wait, wait!!!

Are you seriously out of your mind?! You must be out of your mind, right?!!

You only took this one ingredient from the secret chamber, and now you're going to give it away—just to settle the dispute I started?!

Even though Xiao Yi Xian had planned to give the combat skill scrolls she didn't need to Xiao Yan, he didn't know that!

If he really gave the Ice Spirit Flame Grass to Mu Li, and she didn't give him those scrolls, he'd end up with nothing!

And yet… this guy was still willing to do it without hesitation?!

With your strength, you could kill them all in an instant! Why are you trying to negotiate with them so nicely?!

Even if you want to be a good person, this is too much!

No matter how willing Xiao Yan was, Xiao Yi Xian's conscience couldn't take it anymore. She immediately rushed forward and grabbed Xiao Yan's arm.

"No way! You can't give it to him!" She forcefully pulled his hand back, then glared at Mu Li. "Mu Li, I'll give you half of what I got from the secret chamber. That should be enough, right?"

Mu Li's face remained dark, showing no signs of relenting.

After a long pause, he smirked and said slowly,

"Xiao Yi Xian, is there something wrong with your ears?"

"Huh?"

Xiao Yi Xian was stunned.

Mu Li sneered and burst into laughter.

"I said—I want everything! Including the alchemy ingredient in Xiao Yan's hands! And that includes you as well!!!"

???

Xiao Yi Xian stared at him in disbelief. Then, she turned to look at Xiao Yan before shifting her gaze back to Mu Li.

Are you out of your mind too?!

(End of Chapter)

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