She stammered, her lips still had traces of blood, difficult to form the right words. In the end, she nodded in response to Renxian's attention. The man then rose to his feet, cradling her in his arms.
"Let me take you somewhere," the man said and turned to the Goblin who had intended to harm the woman with an intense stare. "We'll handle the rest."
Unnoticed by those still in shock, Meagu swam through the chaos and hunted down the Goblins one by one. Her silver hair swayed in rhythm with her nimble movements, and a magenta-like color aura radiated as she danced across the Goblin ranks, leaving them decimated in her wake.
Meanwhile, Siuxa, who was skilled in martial arts, performed a combination of hand and dagger attacks. Although she was still in Gate 1 and had not yet maximized her chi, what she demonstrated did not reflect her status at all. She was like a Gate 2 cultivator, with abilities like that, she was more at Advanced Martial Arts.
The Goblins began to freak out, witnessing their buddies lying incapacitated. Their attacks had been confirmed futile, missing their targets. The two women now held the upper hand, displaying mercilessness as they dispatched the monsters that had long been a menace to the local citizens.
Renxian seated the blonde woman beneath a large tree with abundant foliage. She remained in a state of stupefaction, and could not summarize the harrowing events she had endured. The loss of her colleagues weighed heavily on her, and the trauma of the experience left her unable to focus.
The man set his bamboo backpack and attentively examined the woman's condition, noticing a severe wound on her thigh. Without further ado, Sanxiu retrieved a brownish-colored cloth from his load, tearing it open. "Let me tend to your wounds."
With nothing more than a slight nod, the blonde woman winced in pain as Renxian poured water over the puncture wound. "Hang in there," he reassured her before carefully wrapping the damage. He remained focused, not allowing any distractions, but he couldn't help but notice that this woman had an attractive form.
Covered in white robes that emphasized her curves, the rips that displayed from her waist to her ankles were designed to enhance her movement. Unlike Siuxa and Meagu, she was not slim, but rather buxom. It was evident that the ample mound of fat on her chest was still comfortably concealed.
Looking at her appearance, Renxian assumed, "Are you a healer or something?"
The woman remained silent, tears welling up in her beautiful eyes as she bit her fingers to endure the distress. With a soft nod, she managed to whisper, "Yes... thank you."
Renxian offered a consolation smile. "You wait here," he advised. With his tall and handsome presence, he seemed to divert the woman's focus, exuding an air of domination like the epitome of a dominant alpha male.
Springing into action to assist Siuxa and Meagu, who were more than capable of handling the monsters, Sanxiu harnessed his skills. This time, he showcased martial arts, channeling his chi into his hands as his viable option. With precision and focus, he vanquished several Goblins with each strike, sending them thrown at once.
Siuxa, noticing the man's assistance, offered a slight smile and continued with her agile movements. With acrobatic finesse, she slaughtered the Goblins, leaping behind them and ending their lives with slashes to the neck. Her mastery of the dagger was remarkable and not to be underestimated.
Meanwhile, Meagu remained composed as she eliminated the Goblins. Her aura blazed like a fierce fire, sending them flying in all directions. As she danced through the crowd, not a single creature could touch her or come close; it was the Goblins who were overwhelmed. Tier A monsters posed no obstacle for her at all.
As some of the Goblins attempted to flee, Meagu leaped into action and intercepted them. Panic gripped the retreating creatures as the silver-haired woman confronted them with a broad smile, leaving them with no escape. "Going somewhere?"
With her hands outstretched, Meagu's aura flared once more, and her claw-like nails extended, striking at the Goblins with astonishing speed and executing a series of swift attacks. Each claw pierced the bodies of the Goblins with three ruthless slashes, leaving no room for mercy as they were annihilated.
At the height of her strength, Meagu's preemptive lunge and spinning motion created an aura akin to a devastating sword, slicing through everything in its path and obliterating the remaining Goblins. Renxian and Siuxa, who had finished their battles, could only stand there in stunned, witnessing the terrifying show of the Fox Demon's abilities.
The sound of the monster's screams was now muted, and the area that was chaotic with two human corpses was now even worse. Thick red liquid was everywhere, as if it was a sea of blood. The woman, who had been leaning back in shock, rose even more frightened, her hands covering her mouth in horror at the gruesome spectacle.
"Ah... my clothes are tainted," Meagu said in a casual tone then watched Renxian and Siuxa step closer to them. "Lucky we brought a lot of clothes."
Renxian swallowed hard, acutely aware of the immense power gap between himself and the woman before him. He pondered whether all Yaomo were this formidable. Perhaps, he wondered, if Sanxiu could break through to Gate 5, would he have a chance to reach such heights? These questions left him with a resolve to focus on improving his skills and abilities.
"Let's see what happened to that woman, shall we?"
As Meagu made her statement, Siuxa and Renxian turned their attention to the lone female survivor from their group. They rushed over and knelt beside her, assessing her condition.
"Are you feeling better?" exclaimed a worried Sanxiu. "What is your name?"
The woman's previously irregular breathing gradually steadied, and her breathing became more controlled. Her two azure irises shifted alternately between Renxian and Siuxa, eventually settling on the woman who had recently arrived. The silver-haired woman's mere presence easily rekindled her sense of fear, causing her to tremble once more.
"I-I am... I'm Niara," she stammered, her eyes nervously darting around.
"A stick?" Siuxa inquired as she noticed the wooden staff next to Niara, which remained intact. "Are you a healer?"
The woman with disheveled blonde hair remained silent, only raising her head. This prompted Siuxa to exclaim in surprise, "What are you doing here?"
Niara's gaze dropped, her eyes fixed on the robes now stained with dirt and dust. Her trembling lips betrayed the fond memories shared among the group. "We... we were sent here by the village," she explained, tears welling up in her eyes once more. "It's all to repay our debts."
They fell into a moment of stillness. Siuxa realized that Niara and her companions weren't knights adorned in distinctive armor and uniforms. However, hearing the information from Niara directly, Siuxa deduced that they were indeed mercenaries.
"Where is this village?" Renxian now opened his voice, curious.
"It's not far," Niara responded, wiping away the tears that had broken through. "Just behind this forest."
[Name: Niara
Age: 24 years old
Gender: Female
Race: Human
Background: Princess of the Clover Sect
Height: 160 cm
Weight: 65 kg
Cultivation: Gate 3]
"As expected," Sanxiu sighed. "Are you always targeting every woman I have met?"
[That's how Dual Cultivation works. You have to seize the chance to have sex with someone. She is not that bad also, since she is at Gate 3!]
Sanxiu couldn't refute that his new life would be brimming with intense desires. While it might seem unusual, this opportunity presented a highly advantageous situation for him. Much like the books he had read, the condition Sanxiu now insisted on was that he wouldn't be separated from the harem.
"So, what is that about Clover Sect?"
[That sect is famous for its healing aspect. Their herbalism, acupuncture, and other healing techniques are top-notch. But she was not that bright about it, and the ruler didn't acknowledge her. So she was run, much like Renxian himself.]
When it came to the topic of recovery, Renxian recollected a question that had been forgotten since his first healing technique training. "How does this magic differ from the other?"
[Healing magic primarily mends physical injuries, whereas elixirs are used for illnesses. As for acupuncture, it's employed to balance the nervous system and facilitate smoother cultivation in complicated cases. Furthermore, some healers can transfer an amount of their chi to the target.]
"I see," Renxian, now deep in thought, redirected his focus to the blonde woman. "Niara, is it? Would you like to come with us?" He asked and startled all the women there.
Niara was wide-eyed, unable to speak a word. No longer had she healed from the wounds of loss, now she was getting offers from people she didn't recognize. Although they had good intentions of saving her from death and slaughtering the Goblin, she still did not trust them.
"Being a lone healer doesn't seem like a wise choice, does it?" Meagu added, her cold stare looking straight at Niara's azure eyes. "Furthermore, do you want to shoulder all those debts alone?"