I'm in Battle Through the Heavens, and I have a control panel.

Chapter 19 Entering the Mountain, Invitation

in the afternoon.

The afternoon sun slanted across the backyard of Wanyaozhai.

Xiao Zheng, Little Fairy Doctor, two grooms, two one-star Dou Shi guards, and Mr. Yao, a total of seven people, plus two carriages, formed the herb-gathering team.

When Xiao Zheng and Xiao Yixian walked to the carriage, they saw Mr. Yao standing by the carriage with his hands behind his back.

Beside him stood two middle-aged men dressed in tight-fitting clothes, the same two who had guarded the gate more than twenty days ago.

Upon seeing the two, Mr. Yao immediately greeted them with a forced smile: "Master Xiao, Little Fairy Doctor, are you all ready?"

It seems Mr. Yao is also going?

Xiao Zheng looked Mr. Yao up and down and saw that the latter was dressed in fine clothes and had three rings on his right hand. He couldn't tell if they were ordinary rings or jewelry rings.

But whatever it is, it must be very valuable.

Xiao Zheng raised his hand, pinched his chin, and thought to himself, "It seems that I need to change my escape plan today. Not only do I need to get away, but I can also use this Mr. Yao to develop my skills."

Mr. Yao felt a little uncomfortable under Xiao Zheng's gaze, but considering that Xiao Zheng was only a three-star Dou Zhe, he didn't take it seriously.

He rubbed his hands together and explained with a smile, "It's been decades since I last went into the mountains to collect herbs. This time, I can go along with them and relive the feeling of my youth."

Xiao Zheng sensed the fluctuations of the fighting spirit within Mr. Yao's body. It was neither pure nor powerful, at most at the level of a Dou Zhe (Battle Master).

He casually remarked, "Mr. Yao, you have a wonderful interest. I hope that when I reach your age, I will also have such leisure and refined tastes."

"Haha, yes, yes."

Mr. Yao laughed twice and gestured to the two guards, "You two stand guard on either side of the carriage and make sure that Xiao Gongfeng and Little Fairy Doctor are safe."

"Yes, boss!"

The two guards responded in unison, their voices loud and clear, carrying a deliberately displayed air of authority.

Xiao Zheng said no more and boarded the first carriage with Little Fairy Doctor.

The carriage was furnished with soft cushions, and several packets of dry food and water bags were placed in the corners; the space was not cramped.

After Little Fairy Doctor took her seat, she complained, "Mr. Yao is quite attentive to you, providing you with a covered wagon to ride in. Unlike me, every time I go into the mountains, I walk alongside the trucks transporting medicinal herbs."

Xiao Zheng shook his head with a smile: "I guess they think it's hard for me to run around in a covered wagon."

"Pfft!"

The Little Fairy Doctor burst out laughing.

……

The carriage started slowly, its wheels making a "rolling" sound as they rolled over the stone pavement.

Inside the train carriage.

Little Fairy Doctor leaned closer to Xiao Zheng and lowered her voice: "Brother Xiao Zheng, have you thought of a way to escape?"

Xiao Zheng nodded: "Yes, I've thought it all out."

Little Fairy Doctor looked sad: "Sigh! It's so rare to make a friend... I feel a little lost thinking that I won't see you tomorrow."

Xiao Zheng said meaningfully, "I have an idea that can keep you from feeling disappointed."

Little Fairy Doctor: ?

Xiao Zheng knew that there was a guard on each side of the carriage, but he spoke without any hesitation: "Wan Yao Zhai is not a kind place."

"Hey girl, do you want to come with me?"

what? !

Little Fairy Doctor was suddenly stunned, a look of astonishment appearing in her beautiful eyes.

……

Outside the car.

Upon hearing Xiao Zheng's words, the two guards immediately slowed down and huddled together behind the carriage.

The guard on the left frowned and said, "This Xiao Zheng is quite bold, daring to plot so openly? Could it be that he has some powerful backing?"

The guard on the right curled his lip, his face full of disdain: "Rely on? What could we possibly rely on?"

"He's just a kid. He was only a two-star Dou Zhe a few months ago. Even if he improves quickly, he's only a three-star Dou Zhe at most now."

"Crushing him is as easy as crushing an ant."

The guard on the left still frowned: "That's true, but he's an alchemist."

"Most alchemists know about poisons; do they ever resort to underhanded tactics?"

The guard on the right changed his expression slightly, clearly having thought of this as well. He pondered and said, "You're right to remind me. Be more careful from now on, lest you be caught off guard and suffer an unexpected setback."

After their conversation, the two parted ways and returned to their previous positions.

……

Inside the train carriage.

The Little Fairy Doctor was stunned for a long time before she came to her senses.

She looked conflicted, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes: "Your question is a bit sudden, I need to think about it."

Xiao Zheng nodded slightly and waited quietly.

If Little Fairy Doctor is willing to come along, then today's plan is as follows:

He would seize the opportune moment, taking advantage of the guards' lack of knowledge about him, to quickly and decisively eliminate the two guards.

Then they robbed Mr. Yao, and then took Little Fairy Doctor into the Monster Mountain Range to find the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture.

If Little Fairy Doctor is unwilling, he naturally cannot force her. He can only sever ties with her to avoid Mr. Yao treating her badly in the future.

Xiao Zheng will knock Little Fairy Doctor unconscious at the right time, and then take advantage of the guards' lack of knowledge about him outside the carriage to quickly eliminate the two guards.

Then they robbed Mr. Yao, left the Monster Mountain Range, and headed directly to Blackrock City.

……

The carriage traveled along the streets of Qingshan Town and exited through the east gate.

Inside the train carriage.

Little Fairy Doctor lowered her head, her brows furrowed, her heart in turmoil.

Having witnessed the evil nature of the shopkeeper and Mr. Yao, she had long harbored a deep disgust for Wan Yao Zhai.

Xiao Zheng's sudden invitation made her heart flutter.

But she dared not agree easily.

It's all because she has a secret: the Calamity Poison Body.

This is a curse she was born with.

Once activated, she becomes a walking poison gas bomb, harming all living things around her.

Xiao Zheng's brother can treat her normally now because he thinks she is a normal person.

But once Brother Xiao Zheng finds out the truth about her, will he still be able to treat her with normalcy?

Little Fairy Doctor felt that, based on her past experiences, if Brother Xiao Zheng knew the truth, he would probably keep his distance from her.

Although she could take advantage of the invitation to ask Brother Xiao Zheng for a promise.

But people's hearts are fickle. Even if Brother Xiao Zheng makes a promise now, who can guarantee that he won't regret it later?

As a result, she was forced to wander around again.

She might as well stay at Wan Yao Zhai; at least she's doing quite well there now.

only……

Despite this, Little Fairy Doctor was becoming increasingly conflicted.

Half an hour later.

The herb-gathering team entered the area of ​​the Monster Mountain Range.

The surrounding woods gradually grew denser, with towering ancient trees blocking out the sun. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, creating dappled light and shadow.

The pedestrians on the road had long since disappeared, leaving only the sound of carriages moving and the occasional chirping of birds and roars of animals from the woods.

After walking deeper into the mountains for another half hour, the surroundings became increasingly secluded, and even the sounds of birds and beasts became much less frequent.

Xiao Zheng lifted the curtain and glanced out the window, feeling that the time was right to make his move.

But before that, he needs an answer.

Xiao Zheng turned to look at Little Fairy Doctor, giving her a look that seemed to ask, "Have you thought it through?"

Little Fairy Doctor met Xiao Zheng's gaze, her lips moved, but she couldn't immediately give an answer.

The atmosphere inside the carriage instantly became heavy. The wind in the forest grew increasingly chilly, causing the curtains to flutter loudly!