Chapter 18 Little Green Fox
The late autumn wind brings with it a hint of coolness, and the dead leaves on the branches along the way sway as if they are dancing the last dance of their lives.

Yao Yan stood under a dead tree, looking at the huge city in the distance, lowering his head and pondering. He was thinking about a question, whether to go in, and whether to find a way to escape from Hunxuzi's control. No one would not yearn for freedom. Compared to being a grandson by Hunxuzi's side all the time, he prefers to see the world alone.

Well, now that he has some strength, he has become a little inflated.

He had to admit it, and at the same time he yearned for the outside world. He really wanted to see this world and see the people in the original work... Well, not someone like Hunxuzi.

Unfortunately, the idea is beautiful, but the reality is cruel.

With Hunxuzi's strength and identity, Yao Yan is currently not qualified to escape from his control. Even if he goes too far, his current personality may no longer exist. He has no doubt about Hunxuzi's ruthlessness. How could a character who can kill his master really care about a disciple, especially one who is just an experimental subject.

"Hey~"

Along with a coquettish voice, a white fox with green fur appeared on Yao Yan's shoulder. Its loose tail was draped around its neck like a winter scarf. Its emerald green eyes were filled with a flattering look, and it tilted its head back and rubbed Yao Yan's cheek.

This fox was a pet that Yao Yan had captured on the road. At the time, it was running away with a white jade ginseng in its mouth, and it was being chased by two third-level four-winged flying snakes.

Yao Yan was stunned at that time.

Because this fox is just a second-level Qingmu Fox, it actually dared to snatch food from the mouths of two third-level four-winged flying snakes. You should know that even fourth-level magical beasts rarely dare to provoke flying magical beasts like flying snakes, and four-winged flying snakes are highly poisonous, so they can completely kill you while flying a kite with you.

Among the low-level magical beasts, the third-level four-winged flying snake is an extremely difficult beast to deal with.

As a result, the little guy was not afraid at all, and even dared to play with the two four-winged flying snakes. Relying on his innate magical power to control the vegetation, he actually made fun of the two four-winged flying snakes.

Yao Yan, who had become interested, naturally took action and rescued the second-level green wood fox, which seemed to be a little mutated, from the "mouths" of two four-winged flying snakes. He then took the reward from its mouth. The little guy was so mad at that time that he was really furious and kept making "whimpering" sounds at Yao Yan, which almost made Yao Yan laugh to death.

The amused Yao Yan casually made a few pills of medicinal essence for it, and then it got entangled.

A fox that can whimper, very interesting.

Yao Yan was also feeling lonely, so he kept it as a pet. He also noticed that this second-level Aoki fox had mutated. The fur of ordinary Aoki foxes was green, but this Aoki fox was snow-white all over with green tips of its fur. From a distance, it looked similar to a Aoki fox.

Unlike the blood-red eyes of the Aoki fox, its eyes are emerald green, the hair on its tail is looser, it is very spiritual, and its talent for controlling vegetation is stronger than that of the ordinary Aoki fox.

If not.

This second-level little guy had already been eaten by the four-winged flying snake, so how dare you tease him?

"You are such a big eater. What if you become a pig in the future?"

Yao Yan glanced at the foodie, laughed, and at the same time lovingly handed over a pill of medicinal essence.

During this period of time together, he also discovered that this little guy's appetite was amazing, but he was also quite good at eating. Or should we say, he had amazing potential. After eating so many medicinal essences, he didn't show any sign of breaking through. Sometimes Yao Yan was worried that he would get sick. It was incredible that such a small body could absorb so many herbal essences.

The little green fox didn't care what Yao Yan thought. He swallowed the essence pill in one gulp, raised his head with satisfaction, and had a smiling expression on his face.

"Be careful not to upset your stomach."

Yao Yan tapped the little guy's head and said something with concern.

The little green fox nudged Yao Yan's hand with its head and made a whimpering sound.

Yao Yan rubbed the hair which felt good for a few more times, and then his gaze turned to Shennong City. Without any hesitation, he strode towards the city. With his surname of Yao clan, he did not have to worry about being attacked in crowded places. This place was not far from the medicine world of Yao clan, and no one would be stupid enough to kill a member of the Yao clan in public, even if the other party was not a core member of the Yao clan.

But if you have the surname of Yao clan, the blood flowing in your body must be the real blood of Dou Di.

This bloodline is the reason why others dare not touch him at will.

He planned to go into the city to buy a map, not only of the Shennong Mountains, but also of the outside world. If he had the chance, he would definitely go to the Jia Ma Empire. Whether it was the Burning Decree or the Demon Fire Remnant Map, they were both priceless treasures. As for Xiao Yan's rise... it was better to be selfish, not to mention that the two had no friendship at all.

As for whether the Douqi Continent and the universe would collapse without Emperor Yan...

Yao Yan has always believed in one thing: don't take yourself too seriously. The world will continue to function normally without anyone. Even without Yan Di, there will be others who will step forward.

Compared to the so-called hard work in the original novel, Yao Yan believes more in the choice of fate, just like Muchen in the world.

Did he really achieve all his accomplishments through hard work?

Maybe in the early stage, but in the later stage... Yao Yan believed that he was chosen by the will of the universe and obtained the life template of saving the world. The same was true for Xiao Yan. He was very curious whether the protagonist template would fall on him after he took away the Burning Decree.

There is a saying that goes: Life is like a play, and everyone is the protagonist in his own play.

You have to be worthy of your life and the play you star in!
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Shennong City is very large, far exceeding the scale of Danding City. There are many floating islands in the sky, and many giant flying monsters and powerful flying people will land on them. As for the city below, it naturally belongs to the level below Dou Wang. People like Yao Yan who can't fly can only go through the gate.

Many people entering the city had gathered at the city gate, some in groups of three or four.

The largest group of people were naturally the mercenaries who were always on the edge of a knife. They gathered in groups, hugged each other, and talked about where to go for a drink later, or what they had harvested today, or where they encountered ferocious monsters...

All mercenaries are ordinary people with poor talents and no background. If they don't have opportunities, they can only remain between fighting masters and great fighting masters throughout their lives.

Talent determines the upper limit.

In this world, apart from parents, no one or any force would be willing to cultivate a person without talent.

Yao Yan's arrival naturally attracted a lot of people's attention, mainly because he was too handsome. He was wearing a moon-white brocade robe, with a delicate and cute little green fox lying on his shoulder, which formed a sharp contrast with those mercenaries who were on the edge of a knife.

He doesn't look like an ordinary person making a living in Shennong Mountains at all. Instead, he looks like a young master who is traveling.

Suddenly, the city gate became much quieter.

"I've seen a disciple of the Medicine Clan wearing something similar to that. Could he be from the Medicine Clan?"

"Even if it's not, it's definitely not something we can afford to provoke."

……

Yao Yan naturally ignored these looks and whispers. He walked slowly to the city gate, looked at the great fighting master guarding the gate, and asked softly, "I wonder if there are any rules for entering the city?"

He just saw other people entering the city and it seemed that they had to pay money, but he had no money on him. However, for an alchemist, money was never a problem.

"May I ask if you are from the Medicine Clan?"

The other party looked at Yao Yan somewhat stiffly and asked.

Naturally, he could see what the mercenaries could see. Without good eyesight, how could he do such a job as a gatekeeper? You never know who you are facing. Things like looking down on others are naturally impossible to happen.

"Young man Yaoyan, I came to the city to buy a map and get some information. I wonder if big brother is willing to help. This first-grade Qi-recovering pill can be used as a reward."

Yao Yan took out a recovery pill from the storage ring and asked.

This Qi-restoring Pill was naturally made by him casually. Neither the herbal farmer nor Hunxuzi could prepare such a low-grade pill for him. After all, he himself is now a real fourth-grade alchemist. If necessary, he can make it himself.

In fact, if it weren't for the limitation of fighting spirit, he could have tried to refine the fifth-grade elixir.

Unfortunately, the Dou Qi of a three-star Dou Master is already at its limit for refining a fourth-grade elixir, and it simply cannot sustain the Dou Qi consumption for refining a fifth-grade elixir.

Upon hearing this, everyone around cast envious glances at the gatekeeper. He was really lucky to get a first-grade elixir just by leading the way. Many people even wanted to take the initiative to help, but they held back because if they offended the gatekeeper, they might not be able to stay in Shennong City in the future.

"Of course you can, sir."

An excited expression suddenly appeared on the guard's face, and he responded quickly.

(End of this chapter)