Chapter 96: Climbing the Sword Mountain and Entering the Oil Pot

This time, Xiao Yang wanted to go to the Demon Beast Wilderness to scout around and kill some demon beasts to sell for money. Relying on the business in the Northern Desert City to quickly improve his cultivation was simply like dreaming. Moreover, the further he advanced, the more resources he needed for his upgrades. Staying here any longer would be a complete waste of time.

"Why!"

Upon hearing that she was not allowed to go, Zhou Yan immediately became displeased. "You need to watch over our shop. If we both leave, won't it become someone else's?" Knowing that forceful persuasion would not work, she began to persuade him herself. She said that he would not be bringing her along this time. Not for any other reason, but because in a place like the Demon Beast Wilderness, even he himself might risk losing his life if he was careless.

Zhou Yan looked at him with suspicion, her face full of displeasure. But this time, for some unknown reason, she did not throw a tantrum. She simply nodded. "Then you must return quickly."

"Okay! I promise you."

"Then I'll go make dinner."

With that, she ran toward the temporary stove.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yang prepared to handle another matter. He stood up directly and walked toward the door.

"Master!"

"Master!"

The Hao brothers stood at the door waiting, ready to appear at the fastest speed with a single call. Nodding, he said, "I have something to tell you two."

"Yes!"

Hearing this, both their moods became a bit hesitant. They had just erred in the morning, so it did not look like a good thing now. Most likely, they would be dismissed. Their moods sank, and their heads lowered.

At that moment, Xiao Yang's voice rang out. "I plan to help you two improve your strength."

The Hao brothers were directly stunned. But in their hearts, they did not quite believe it. Although Xiao Yang could enhance the cultivation of monster beasts, that was merely for ordinary monster beasts. But they were different. Each was a strong person at the Martial Marquis Realm. Their talents had reached the Martial Marquis level, which was almost the limit. If they wanted to break through again, relying on themselves, it was absolutely impossible. The only way was to take high-grade pills to charge through the bottlenecks with pure medicinal power. Such pills, ranging from a few hundred thousand to several million, how could they possibly be taken out for two guards to consume?

In fact, both of them thought Xiao Yang was joking. Those precious pills, even using them themselves was not enough. How could he give them out for their cultivation?

But at this moment, Xiao Yang was already in the mall, quickly browsing through various pills. However, these pills all had some flaws. It made Xiao Yang very dissatisfied.

Name: Dragon Tiger Spirit Pill

Quality: Profound Grade Low Grade

Introduction: After taking it, one can break through one small realm.

Price: 1,200,000

But upon seeing the price, it gave Xiao Yang quite a shock. One million two hundred thousand. If buying two, that would be two-thirds of his gold value.

"Buy it!"

Xiao Yang gritted his teeth and directly bought it. Concerning Zhou Yan's safety, he could not afford the slightest carelessness. So this pill must be bought, and the Hao brothers' cultivation must be raised.

A thought crossed his mind.

"Ding! Purchased two Dragon Tiger Spirit Pills, total consumption of two million four hundred thousand gold value."

In an instant, Xiao Yang inexplicably felt a sharp pain in his chest. It was excruciating, nearly making him faint. Simultaneously, his right hand flipped, and two brocade boxes appeared in his hand.

"This is yours."

He raised his hand and tossed them over.

The Hao brothers were stunned for a moment, but they received the brocade boxes. Somewhat doubtfully opening them, a rich pill fragrance immediately filled the air. Just smelling the scent, both their spirits were lifted. At the same time, they looked at each other, seeing the shock in each other's eyes. They also knew what the brocade boxes contained.

Pills! Top-grade pills.

They had a feeling that once they consumed the pill, their cultivation would absolutely break through.

"Master!"

Both wanted to refuse, but the words reached their lips and could not be spoken. They knew that in this lifetime, breaking through their cultivation might be their only chance. This temptation made them unable to refuse.

While Xiao Yang noticed their hesitation. "Forget it, no need to thank or refuse. It's what you deserve."

He spoke directly.

This left them stunned.

"Master, we have nothing to repay you with. We wish to serve you for life."

Immediately, both rose and knelt on the ground. Without a word, they kowtowed to Xiao Yang three times.

"Our lives belong to the master."

At this moment, their fates were irrevocably bound to Xiao Yang.

"Forget it, your lives are still yours. I do not want them. But there is one thing you must complete with all your might."

"Master, please instruct us. Even if it means mountains of swords and rivers of fire, we would not hesitate."

Hao Wenlong spoke with firm resolve. They were already Xiao Yang's people. Even if commanded to die, they would not wrinkle their brows.

"You two... I..."

Xiao Yang was speechless. Did these two brothers insist on making the atmosphere so serious? Could they not just speak normally?

"It's nothing big."

He rolled his eyes and continued. "Tomorrow I intend to go out to gain experience, heading to the Demon Beast Wilderness. Due to the dangers there, which you both know, I want to go alone. And Yan'er will stay in the Northern Desert City first. Your task is to protect Yan'er well."

With this, the two brothers who had been firm suddenly showed hesitation. It was clear that they did not want to take on this task.

"Master! This this......"

From their demeanor, it was evident they had concerns in their hearts.

"Say it plainly, no need for roundabout talk."

Hao Wenlong and Hao Huai exchanged a glance, then gritted their teeth and said. "Okay! You ask us to go fight people, we would not hesitate; draw our blades and charge. But for this matter, I fear we might not be able to handle it..."

"Why?"

Xiao Yang was puzzled. They could risk their lives, yet protecting a young lady was so difficult?

"Our strength is inadequate; we fear harming the young miss."

Both lowered their heads.

Hearing this, Xiao Yang recalled the morning events. He could not help but laugh. Instantly, he understood their meaning. Most likely, they were afraid of encountering someone like Guan Xiu again, who would silently take people away. They had skills but nowhere to vent. That was the most despairing thing.

"Rest assured, the situation you worry about is unlikely to occur."

Xiao Yang smiled and said. They thought encountering such a person was rare, meeting one was fortunate, and encountering again would be even harder, more difficult than buying a lottery ticket.

"I will not hide it from you. The person I encountered last time, who could avoid Hao Huai's detection, was because of his Martial Dao Divine Image, and that Martial Dao Divine Image is difficult to condense."

"Therefore, you two can rest assured. Encountering such a person again is almost impossible."

After Xiao Yang's explanation, the two clearly relaxed. They feared not death, but having strength yet no place to use it. That would be worse than death. But if they did that, it would be disloyal to Xiao Yang.