Hero Saves the Beauty

On the hillside of the valley, the medicinal ingredient collectors of Ten Thousand Medicine Pavilion were busy gathering herbs. After resting, the mercenaries also began to raise their vigilance. Mu Li, the young leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, was directing his subordinates to set up tents.

Each time Ten Thousand Medicine Pavilion entered the mountains to gather herbs, it usually took one to two days, so spending the night in the mountains was inevitable. At night, Demonic Beasts in the forest were more active and ferocious than during the day, making it extremely dangerous. That was why Ten Thousand Medicine Pavilion always had to hire a large number of mercenaries for protection.

"Little Fairy Doctor, you've worked hard, have some water." Mu Li always kept an eye on the beautiful and captivating young woman. Seeing sweat beads on her forehead, he quickly ran over to flatter her.

"Thank you, I brought my own water." Facing Mu Li's kindness, Little Fairy Doctor smiled politely and then took out her own water bottle to drink. Rejected, Mu Li forced a smile, but a hint of gloom flashed in his eyes.

"Little Fairy Doctor, leave these heavy tasks to others; why bother yourself so much? Look, this Magical Beast Mountain Range is full of dangers; you are a young lady, it wouldn't be good if anything happened." Mu Li still refused to leave, clinging to her like a piece of sticky plaster.

"I feel most at ease when I pick the medicinal ingredients myself. Moreover, with the Wolf Head Mercenary Group protecting us, we will certainly be very safe." Looking at Mu Li clinging to her, Little Fairy Doctor, though displeased inwardly, still forced a smile and replied a few words.

Hearing the praise, Mu Li looked smug: "Little Fairy Doctor, rest assured, as long as the Wolf Head Mercenary Group is here, absolutely nothing will happen to you."

"Roar!"

As soon as Mu Li's words fell, a beast roar carrying a fierce and savage aura suddenly echoed from the adjacent forest. Mu Li's expression immediately stiffened, then changed to one of terrified shock: "Demonic Beasts are ambushing us! Everyone, prepare for battle!"

Following Mu Li's shout, the entire valley descended into chaos. The mercenaries simultaneously drew their weapons, forming a battle formation ready to meet the enemy.

"Roar! Roar! Roar!"

Continuous roars echoed, approaching the valley at an extremely fast speed, and a terrifying pressure enveloped the entire space. Feeling this aura, all the mercenaries turned pale. Those with rich experience immediately realized that these Demonic Beasts were extremely terrifying and their numbers were not small.

"Young Group Leader, this must be a beast tide; we can't resist them, let's retreat quickly!" An old mercenary ran over in a panic to advise Mu Li.

"Beast tide? Why is there suddenly a beast tide at this time?" Mu Li was stunned. Beast tides in the Magical Beast Mountain Range usually only appeared during specific seasons; this time was truly too unexpected.

While Mu Li was still hesitating, from deep within the forest, several colossal black shadows shot out. As soon as they appeared, the seasoned mercenaries immediately cried out in horror: "Dark Star Demonic Wolves!"

"Howl!"

Wolf howls echoed throughout the mountains. These were Dark Star Demonic Wolves with abnormally large bodies, their entire bodies covered in blood-red fur, their fierce eyes staring intently at the crowd in the valley.

"Young Group Leader, run! Dark Star Demonic Wolves are third-tier Demonic Beasts; we are no match for them!" The mercenaries panicked and fled. With their strength, confronting these brutal Demonic Beasts only led to death. Moreover, this was an entire pack; even if Group Leader Mu She were here, he would only turn and flee. For their lives, they completely abandoned their professional ethics, leaving the Ten Thousand Medicine Pavilion's herb-gathering team behind to escape.

"Wolf Head Mercenary Group, full retreat!" Mu Li looked at Little Fairy Doctor, who was pale with fear, a hint of reluctance flashing in his eyes, but he still decided to lead his men in a desperate escape.

"Howl! Howl!"

Seeing their prey attempting to escape, the pack of Dark Star Demonic Wolves roared and charged. The mercenaries ran very fast, leaving the Ten Thousand Medicine Pavilion's herb collectors behind before they could even react. Looking at the ferocious wolves charging towards them, they were so terrified their limbs went weak, their hearts filled with despair.

Little Fairy Doctor was also left behind. She trembled as she took out a small flute, intending to blow it, but a Dark Star Demonic Wolf had already lunged in front of her. "Am I going to die here..." In that instant, she closed her eyes, resigned to her fate.

"Evil beast, stop!"

Just at the critical moment, a voice full of righteousness rang out.

"Boom!"

After a loud sound came the tragic howl of the Dark Star Demonic Wolf. Little Fairy Doctor tremblingly opened her eyes, seeing a blue-clothed young man standing proudly in front of her. The Demonic Beast had been sent flying far away, writhing on the ground with severe injuries.

"I... I'm not dead..." Little Fairy Doctor stared blankly at the young man's back, her heart filled with joy at having returned from the brink of death. He had saved her.

"Young lady, are you alright?" While she was still dazed, the young man slowly turned around, revealing a handsome, extraordinary face and a warm smile. That young man was Shen Feng. He looked at the dazed Little Fairy Doctor, gently extending his hand.

"Thank you for saving me." Little Fairy Doctor regained her composure, gratefully taking Shen Feng's hand to stand up.

"As a man of integrity, how can I stand by and watch death without saving?" Shen Feng smiled brightly, looking utterly righteous. Hearing this, Little Fairy Doctor looked at him, a strange emotion stirring in her heart, her eyes becoming distant.

"Ah!"

A tragic scream made Little Fairy Doctor jump and turn around. A medicinal ingredient collector had perished under the wolf's claws. She panicked and grabbed Shen Feng's sleeve, pleading: "Can you save my friends?"

"Yes!" Before Shen Feng finished speaking, his figure shot forth.