After being read by the mind, my apprentice wanted to rebel

Qi Yu and the other man stood silently by, not daring to breathe, afraid to interrupt Lin Xian'er's thoughts. They knew that at this moment, she was completely absorbed in thinking about a solution. After all, the demon seed within Qi Lian was no ordinary trouble; it was like a time bomb, ready to detonate at any moment, bringing endless disaster upon them. If it weren't for this demon seed being so troublesome, how could they have found themselves in this predicament? Therefore, they could only pin all their hopes on Lin Xian'er, hoping that she could come up with a foolproof plan.

Sigh... Lin Xian'er sighed inwardly. She actually longed to be an idle fish who didn't care about the affairs of the world and just wanted to lie down and do nothing! If that were possible, she wouldn't have to worry about the demon seed in Qi Lian anymore, let alone the safety of Xie Qijun and Xie Qixian.

How wonderful it would be if it were that way! Lin Xian'er couldn't help but imagine how wonderful it would be if she could really get away from all these worries and just eat, drink, and enjoy the scenery every day. She even began to yearn for that kind of carefree life, as if all her troubles were far away from her.

However, reality is always cruel, and she cannot escape these responsibilities and worries. Whether it is Qi Lian or Xie Qijun, they are all part of her life, and Lin Xian'er has to admit that she can't be cruel and ignore them. This tangled mentality has left her exhausted and unsure how to face the future.

Lin Xian'er often felt conflicted and entangled. She'd clearly decided to stay out of the world, but reality kept pushing her forward. This was true in the modern world, and it was still true in the world of immortal cultivation. But she didn't want to dwell on it too much; it was tiring. She would do what she could, and if she truly couldn't, she would just give up.

"You guys go find a mountain village or other safe place to stay. This is a communication talisman. I will contact you after I finish my business." Lin Xian'er handed the communication talisman to Qi Yu and walked out.

Not long after, Lin Xian'er ran into the group of people who had been searching earlier. The big man at the head of the group stared at her closely and shouted, "Hey, have you seen two handsome men?" This man was none other than their leader, Boss Qi.

Boss Qi kept a close eye on Lin Xian'er because he felt her presence in this desolate mountainous area was extremely suspicious. Based on his years of experience in the underworld, he knew there was something fishy going on with her.

"Brother, aren't you very handsome?" Lin Xian'er looked at him doubtfully, then she asked curiously: "Brother, I want to ask how to get to Xiaoyun Sect? This journey has been really exhausting. I've been getting lost in these mountains for the past few days, and it's really driving me crazy!"

Hearing the words "Xiaoyun Sect," Boss Qi's heart trembled, and a look of surprise crossed his face. He was naturally familiar with this sect, as their Third Young Miss had originally been a member of it. So, he tentatively asked, "Are you a cultivator?"

"That's for sure. Otherwise, how could a weak woman like me dare to walk alone in this dangerous mountain?" Lin Xian'er patted her stomach lightly, seeming a little hungry. "Brother, do you have any food here? I can trade it for spirit stones."

After hearing this, Boss Qi frowned slightly and muttered to himself, "Who is this woman? How dare she walk alone in the mountains and ask for directions to the Xiaoyun Sect..." He decided to observe first and then replied, "We do have food, but it's mostly dry food. I don't know if it will suit the girl's taste."

Lin Xian'er nodded quickly to express her gratitude, with gratitude flashing in her eyes: "It doesn't matter, as long as I can fill my stomach. I haven't eaten for a long time, and I'm so hungry now." Her voice was a little tired and weak, but revealed a kind of determination and persistence.

Boss Qi turned around, preparing to get Lin Xian'er something to eat. However, his heart was filled with doubt and vigilance. This woman's appearance was too sudden. He wondered who had sent her, and what was her purpose in seeking out the Xiaoyun Sect?

At the same time, the group of younger brothers also stared at Boss Qi with puzzled eyes. They found it strange that Boss was so cautious with this seemingly weak woman. In their opinion, with their strength, they could easily subdue her. One even suggested, "Boss, why are we afraid of her? Why not just kill her? Who cares about her background?"

Hearing this, Boss Qi couldn't help but glare at these younger brothers, secretly cursing them as idiots.

These guys are simply a bunch of mindless idiots! They just blindly rush around, completely disregarding the consequences. What if they accidentally kill someone and get themselves into trouble later? You know, this continent is always full of powerful people! Even if they have the Chen family as their backing, if they really cause any big trouble, I'm afraid they will end up being used as scapegoats.

After all, the Chen family couldn't possibly offend those powerful figures just because of a few of their minions. So, you should use your brain more when doing things and not be so reckless and impulsive all the time! Otherwise, you will suffer a great loss sooner or later!

Boss Qi has studied the ways of dealing with people very thoroughly. After all, he has spent most of his life studying this field.

At this moment, he secretly thought that the woman's mention of the Xiaoyun Sect meant she most likely had some special identity and background. So, he picked up some dry food and handed it to the woman, saying, "Come here, young lady. We're out on a mission right now. You've been hanging around here for quite a while. Have you seen any two very handsome men? Of course, excluding myself!"

Lin Xian'er rolled her eyes, seeming a little hesitant, but still replied, "Brother, I really didn't see anyone, but I heard fighting in the mountains before. I wasn't too far away at the time, but I did hear the sound of two men being surrounded."

Boss Qi frowned upon hearing this, thinking, this is really troublesome. Could it be the two people they're looking for? Could they have met with something unexpected? The Third Miss had insisted that they must be brought back intact, but he still pretended to be calm and said, "Oh? So, it might be a fight between other sects. By the way, young lady, we have to search other places. Do you want to come with us?"

Lin Xian'er lowered her head and said softly, "I, I want to go to the nearby towns and try to contact my senior brothers. They should be looking for me too."

His guess was right. There was actually a senior brother. Fortunately, he did not act rashly. He smiled, pointed to the back, and comforted her, "Girl, if you go down that way, you will reach the town."

Lin Xian'er nodded repeatedly in gratitude. "Thank you, big brother! I never thought there would be such a kind person like you in this world. When I find my senior brother and the others, I will definitely ask him to refine a rejuvenation pill for you. Good people deserve a long life!"

Boss Qi was overjoyed, secretly lamenting his good fortune for encountering such a wonderful thing. If it weren't for his other business, he would have personally escorted the girl back to the city.

Boss Qi quickly said, "Sister, I have something important to attend to right now and can't get away. But don't worry, I'll immediately arrange for two capable men to escort you back to the city."

At this moment, a sudden commotion erupted from the front, as if a group of people were arguing fiercely, and even the sound of magical instruments being activated. Boss Qi's expression instantly grew serious, and he quickly pulled Lin Xian'er aside, and the others quickly followed suit.

Boss Qi whispered to her, "Sister, something's wrong. Let's hide for a while."

Just as the group had taken cover, a startling scene suddenly appeared before their eyes—a group of people engaged in a fierce battle! These individuals, dressed in various costumes and wielding a variety of exotic magical instruments, continuously unleashed powerful and mysterious magical techniques. For a moment, the entire space was enveloped in light, and the energy surged, dazzling the eyes.