Battle Through the Heavens, Reborn as Xiao Yan's Sister

Chapter 152 The Adorably Silly Spider Girl (Two Chapters Combined, Please Subscribe)

As one of the most famous human towns on the outskirts of the Monster Mountain Range, this place should have been a paradise for adventurers and mercenaries, and was once full of hustle and bustle.

But at this moment, the town of Qingshan is like a place covered by the frost of a harsh winter, having lost its former liveliness and prosperity.

Only a few pedestrians hurried past on the main street, and the once bustling crowds of adventurers and various stalls selling mountain goods had become sparse.

A sense of oppression seemed to permeate the air, making the whole town lifeless. The colorful flags that used to hang in front of the shops had lost their color and hung listlessly.

After Xiao Yue and Yun Yun landed in the town, they looked at each other and both frowned.

"Old man, I'd like to ask you, what happened here?" Xiao Yue found an old beggar sitting on the street corner and asked.

Seeing that the other person was dressed in rags, she handed him a few gold coins when she asked him questions.

"Well, it's hard to believe."

The old man shook his head, refused the gold coins Xiao Yue offered, and sighed, "Little Fairy Doctor, that kind little girl who once healed me, all of this has a lot to do with her."

"The story begins a year ago. The Wolf Head Mercenary Group and the Ten Thousand Medicines Hall, two major forces in the town, attacked Little Fairy Doctor without warning for some unknown reason. They forcibly tied the poor child to the stake on trumped-up charges. That was the day..."

The old man's voice was filled with regret.

He then gave a general account of all the major incidents that occurred in Qingshan Town last year.

After hearing this, Xiao Yue's heart sank slightly, and she understood what had happened. Someone coveted the opportunity that Little Fairy Doctor had obtained in the cave, causing her to suffer a premature outbreak of her calamity poison body under the circumstances of crisis.

The toxic fog that erupted almost completely engulfed the town of Qingshan! Many people died in that disaster, causing almost irreversible damage to the town, turning it into a toxic wasteland.

"The Poisonous Woman, that's the nickname the townspeople gave her. Alas, in the end, it's the townspeople's own fault. They could have prevented this disaster..." the old man sighed.

When Little Fairy Doctor was captured,
The adventurers and mercenaries who had been saved by her, as well as the townspeople, could have stood up for her, but when the time came, the ugliness of human nature was fully revealed, and not a single person was willing to stand up for her.

Some people even took advantage of her misfortune, calling her a jinx and saying she brought bad luck to the town.

Those cold, silent faces were undoubtedly the last straw that broke the camel's back, causing the Calamity Poison to erupt uncontrollably.

Just as the burning at the stake was about to take place, a powerful cloud of poisonous fog swept through the entire town, killing many people instantly. Only a small number of people survived.

The two main culprits, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group and the Wan Yao Zhai, along with the indifferent ingrates and those who kicked them when they were down, only realized their mistakes when death was imminent, but it was all too late.

"Where is Little Fairy Doctor now?" Xiao Yue asked.

"Before she lost consciousness, she was rescued by a blue female eagle that bravely plunged into the poisonous fog. No one knows where she is now. Some people are less loyal and righteous than a magical beast..." the old man answered truthfully, then took a deep breath and said with a hint of self-mockery.

After all,

The ragged old man sighed and left. Before leaving, for some reason, he seemed to feel somewhat guilty and refused Xiao Yue's pills and money.

Xiao Yue stood there, stunned. She couldn't believe that such a thing could happen to the kind girl who used to always wear a snow-white dress and exuded a fresh and ethereal aura.

The white-clad beauty beside her remained silent, not disturbing Xiao Yue, who was frowning in place.

After hearing the whole story, Yun Yun felt sorry for the kind girl she had met once before, and at the same time, she was disappointed by the indifference of people in this small town.

"What do you plan to do?" Yun Yun asked softly, her voice like a spring breeze across a lake, trying to calm the turmoil in Xiao Yue's heart.

"Let's go to that little valley first..."

Afterwards, Xiao Yue set off for that small valley, hoping that the other party was still there.

Seeing how concerned she was about the girl's safety in front of her, Yun Yun sighed softly, unable to describe the feeling in her heart, even though she had no right to feel that emotion.

Then Yunyun silently followed. She could only silently follow behind the other person, offering a little comfort and companionship. Although it was insignificant, she was satisfied with it.

……

……

Deep outside the Monster Mountain Range.

The valley is secluded from the world, with clear springs gurgling and various exotic flowers and plants, possessing a unique spiritual charm, just like a fairyland on earth. It is surrounded by towering peaks that reach into the clouds, like a natural barrier that isolates it from the noise and disturbances of the outside world.

"I haven't been here for two or three years."

Looking down into the valley, Xiao Yue murmured to herself.

Everything around the valley was well preserved, and the maze formations she had left behind were still there.

Inside, there were still a few thatched huts and a small bamboo grove; everything was simple and unpretentious.

The nearby areas, where she had once cultivated several medicinal fields, were not abandoned. Bees and butterflies fluttered about, and the fields were full of vitality. The leaves and flowers of the medicinal herbs in the fields exuded spiritual charm, and they were all rare and precious herbs. Even from a distance, one could smell the fragrance of the herbs, which was refreshing and delightful.

Xiao Yue and Yun Yun slowly stepped inside.

but,

The scene in the valley left them slightly stunned.

"This is……"

Xiao Yue and Yun Yun looked at each other in bewilderment.

In the herb field, a rather unique figure was busy at work.

The other party had the delicate upper body of a human woman, with long hair like a waterfall, gently falling to her shoulders, shimmering with a faint emerald green luster. However, her lower body was completely different from that of a human. Her spider body was covered with a hard, jet-black carapace, and her eight slender spider legs moved nimbly in the herb field.

"La la~ la la la~"

The spider girl hummed a light, melodious tune as she focused intently on tending the medicinal herb field. Her slender hand skillfully held a small hoe, while her eight spider legs, though long and thin, moved with extraordinary speed and precision. Whether picking herbs or turning over drying herbs, she handled them with remarkable ease.

As Xiao Yue and Yun Yun entered the valley, the spider maiden who was busy in the herb field seemed unaware of their arrival, occasionally using her slender legs and spider silk for assistance.

It wasn't until a gentle breeze blew by, bringing the presence of two uninvited guests, that the Spider Queen slightly raised her head and looked at Xiao Yue and Yun Yun.

"It's you!"

The moment I saw Xiao Yue,
The Spider Queen panicked and cried out. Her little hand trembled, and the small hoe in her hand fell to the ground.

Why is that little devil back again?!

"Didn't you already leave the Monster Forest? Why are you back again!" The Spider Queen's slender legs involuntarily took a few steps back.

She tried to make her voice sound calm, but the slight tremor at the end of her voice revealed her nervousness, and a hint of panic flashed across the other person's face.

The moment she saw Xiao Yue, her heart tightened, and she had a feeling that something terrible was about to happen. "What are you doing here?"

Xiao Yue asked with a strange expression.

Seeing this, Yun Yun remained somewhat silent. She had naturally seen the Spider Queen before, though the Spider Queen might not recognize her.

"Hmph! Trespassing into the valley, aren't you afraid of being punished by my valley master!" The Spider Queen quickly regained her composure.

Because she remembered that she was no longer the subordinate Amon she once was; she had now... ascended from Spider Queen to Spider Empress!

Although she was only a half-step sixth-order beast emperor, at least her upper body had completely transformed into a human form, and her intelligence had even increased significantly. She had already refined her transverse bone and could speak!

Moreover, there was a Valley Master standing behind her!
Furthermore, even a half-step Beast King is still an emperor. Thinking of this, the Spider Queen quickly regained her confidence. She straightened her back, full of self-assurance, thinking that Xiao Yue should no longer be her opponent.

Xiao Yue wronged her terribly back then! This time, she must get her revenge.

"So confident?"

Seeing her suddenly smug look, Xiao Yue and Yun Yun exchanged a glance, both speechless.

Other magical beasts become more intelligent as they evolve, but why does this spider girl look even more silly and cute?

"Who is the master of your valley?" Xiao Yue asked, seemingly having some guesses.

Upon hearing this, the Spider Queen's eyes flashed with a hint of smugness. She proudly raised her chin and said, "My Valley Master's strength is unfathomable. Her poison skills are unpredictable and mysterious. Even the top Dou Huang experts among you humans would not dare to provoke her easily."

Hearing this, Xiao Yue roughly understood who the Valley Master was. She chuckled, relieved to see that the girl was alright.

"How about this, you call your Valley Master out so we can meet her. Maybe she and I are old acquaintances," Xiao Yue said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the Spider Queen frowned slightly, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes.

"Hmph, how can just anyone meet my Valley Master?" Although the Spider Queen felt uneasy, she tried her best to remain calm and attempted to intimidate Xiao Yue with her words.

However, Xiao Yue seemed unmoved by her words, and simply smiled faintly, saying, "Oh? Is that so? Then why don't we wait here and see if your Valley Master will come out to see us on his own initiative?"

Xiao Yue and Yun Yun found a place to sit down and began to leisurely enjoy the surrounding scenery.

It's been a few years since I last came here, and it's gotten even better.

Seeing the two so relaxed, the Spider Queen felt increasingly nervous.

She had witnessed Xiao Yue's strength before, and it was definitely not to be underestimated. Moreover, there was also Yun Yun, who seemed gentle but was equally formidable, beside her.

Wait a minute… that gentle woman looks like the mysterious Battle Emperor who once fought the Purple-Gold Winged Lion Emperor!
At first, the Spider Queen didn't connect Yun Yun with the mysterious woman who had fought the Lion King alone, because their temperaments were very different. It wasn't until the other woman casually placed the Azure Phoenix Sword on the ground that she suddenly realized it.

now,

Spider Girl was already sweating profusely. As a half-step Dou Huang, she was not on the same level as a true Dou Huang, and in a two-on-one situation, she didn't have the advantage.

Time passed slowly, and the atmosphere in the valley gradually became tense. However, to Spider Girl's surprise, Xiao Yue and Yun Yun did not show any impatience. Instead, they seemed to be enjoying the scenery and would occasionally whisper to each other.

"Um, I... my Valley Master isn't here. She might not be back for a long time, and I don't even know how long. The last time she came back was two months ago..." Spider Girl's mental defenses finally crumbled. She raised her hand and said weakly and cautiously.

"It's okay, we can wait."

Xiao Yue smiled slightly.

As she spoke, she led Yunyun to the thatched huts in the valley. These were all built by her. Just from the outside, one could tell that they were well protected, and someone would come to clean and maintain them almost every once in a while.

"Oh dear, you've entered without permission. The Valley Master will be angry when she returns." The Spider Woman couldn't help but feel anxious upon seeing this.

But Xiao Yue ignored her words.

She pushed open the door of the middle thatched hut, and a familiar and warm atmosphere rushed towards her, as if time had stood still there.

"It's still the same here," Xiao Yue murmured softly, a hint of nostalgia flashing in her eyes.

Yunyun looked around and saw that the room was simply furnished yet elegant. Several thick ancient books were placed on the desk by the window, which showed that the owner of the house was a book lover.

"Is this the place where you used to live?" Yun Yun's slender fingers stroked the ancient books on the desk, which were spotless.

Xiao Yue nodded, a faint smile on her face: "This is the room I used to live in."

“It’s being managed very well,” Yun Yun said.

Xiao Yue did not answer, but stood quietly in the room, as if lost in memories.

Just then, Spider Girl carefully walked in carrying a small hoe. After hearing the conversation between the two, her mind went blank for a moment. Then she carefully examined Xiao Yue's appearance.

Silver hair… vivid blood-red eyes… tall and beautiful figure, this… isn’t this the woman the Valley Master is looking for?
Spider Girl was filled with mixed feelings, both surprised and delighted. She was surprised that Xiao Yue was the one in question, but delighted that she no longer had to fight Yun Yun and the other two. Since they were all on her side, it seemed that her life was safe.

Xiao Yue turned her head with some confusion, and seeing the spider girl's nervous yet excited expression, she couldn't help but laugh: "What's wrong?"

The spider girl nodded repeatedly, her eyes gleaming with excitement as she hugged the small hoe: "The Valley Master...she's been waiting for you!"

Upon hearing this, a strange glint flashed in Xiao Yue's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure: "Is that so... then where is she now?"

Upon hearing this, Spider Girl looked troubled and said awkwardly, "This... I don't know either. We can only wait for the Valley Master to return. Sometimes it may take ten days or half a month, and sometimes it may take one or two months."

Xiao Yue and Yun Yun exchanged a glance and nodded in unison, deciding to wait there.

For the next few days, Xiao Yue and Yun Yun stayed temporarily in this quiet little valley.

"The environment here is so nice, no wonder you chose this place in the first place..." Yun Yun raised her hand and gently brushed away a few strands of hair that were brushing against her fair cheek in the breeze. She looked at Xiao Yue beside her and smiled.

These past few days, she has truly felt the charm of this place. It is peaceful and natural, without any noise, like a secluded paradise that can cleanse one's soul.

"It seems there's been a problem with Ziyan's side. I need to go and take care of it," Xiao Yue said with a hint of helplessness.

Yun Yun nodded gently.

"Do you need my help?" Yun Yun asked softly.

Xiao Yue shook her head. "No need. That little girl shouldn't cause too much trouble. I can go by myself. You stay here and wait for me."

After saying that, Xiao Yue vanished in a flash. Yun Yun watched the direction she disappeared in, her thoughts unreadable.

Looking at the tranquil valley and feeling the faint fluctuations of spiritual energy around her, she felt a sense of unease.

Yun Yun sighed softly, turned and walked towards the thatched hut, deciding to use this time to learn more about this place that Xiao Yue had once longed for.

(End of this chapter)