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

Chapter 14 Stay obediently behind me

Muli.

A minor boss in the early stages of the original story.

Xiao Zheng had absolutely no good feelings towards Mu Li.

This guy is narrow-minded and bullies others because of his power. Just because Xiao Yan and Little Fairy Doctor got a little closer, he held a grudge and targeted them at every turn. He's a typical petty person.

Therefore, there's absolutely no need to overthink these three options.

Choose option C directly!

However, Xiao Zheng did not rush forward immediately, but quickly calculated the strength of the enemy and himself in his mind.

He's not like Xiao Yan; he doesn't have a master like Yao Lao protecting him, so he has to be cautious in everything he does.

In the original story, Mu Li was a six-star Dou Zhe a year later. Based on the timeline, he is now at most at the initial stage of six-star or five-star.

Although the other side had more people, judging from the level of Dou Qi condensation on Mu Li's henchmen, they were at most at the level of three or four-star Dou Zhe.

Miscellaneous fish.

He is now an eight-star Dou Zhe, and in terms of realm alone, he can easily overpower his opponent. In addition, his Absorption Palm, which has been mastered to the extreme and has the characteristics of a long whip, makes him a sure winner!

But Xiao Zheng quickly frowned again.

Muli himself is not a threat, but his father, Mushe, is a two-star Dou Shi.

The difference in strength between a Fighter Master and a Fighter is like an insurmountable chasm.

If Muli is taught a lesson today, Mushe will probably not let it go.

Once Mu She comes knocking, Xiao Zheng will have no choice but to leave Qingshan Town.

He had only just obtained the title of alchemy master and really didn't want to run away.

Xiao Zheng sighed inwardly, "If only I had the official status of an alchemist."

Alchemists hold a revered position in the Dou Qi Continent. Even if an alchemist is only a first-grade alchemist, Mu Li would probably still give them some face.

Unfortunately, he only has the strength of a first-grade alchemist and hasn't taken the certification exam at the Alchemist Guild yet.

At this moment, Xiao Zheng suddenly noticed that there were several rough masks on a stall not far away.

One of the monkey-faced masks was quite eye-catching.

He had a sudden inspiration, quietly walked to the stall, covered his face, took out a gold coin and slapped it on the stall: "Boss, I'll take this monkey face mask."

Xiao Zheng took the monkey face mask and put it on his face, leaving only his sharp eyes exposed.

In this way, after beating up Muli, a little trick can be used to avoid Muli causing trouble afterwards.

At this moment, seeing that Little Fairy Doctor was unmoved by his words, Mu Li's face darkened, and he said, "Little Fairy Doctor, don't push your luck!"

"There's no one I, Muli, can't invite! You have to go today, whether you like it or not!"

Mu Li raised his hand and reached for Little Fairy Doctor's arm.

Little Fairy Doctor hurriedly retreated, while simultaneously trying to throw the poison packet she was holding between her right fingertips at Mu Li.

But it was at this moment that...

Xiao Zheng suddenly exerted force with his feet, and his figure rushed to Xiao Yixian's side like an arrow, grabbing Xiao Yixian's right arm before Mu Li could react.

Little Fairy Doctor was immediately startled!

In this way, she was unable to scatter the medicine packet.

Xiao Zheng grabbed Little Fairy Doctor's arm and pulled her behind him to protect her.

Little Fairy Doctor instinctively tried to break free from Xiao Zheng's hand, but froze after her gaze accidentally swept over Xiao Zheng's back.

That figure... is it the young guard who bought the Qi Condensation Pill recipe two months ago?

What is he doing here?

However, that's not the point. The point is that the last time they met, this young man was only a two-star Dou Zhe.

Mu Li was a genuine five-star Dou Zhe, and his four followers were also three- or four-star in strength.

Isn't he just asking for death by rushing up like that?

What an idiot!

"You'd better get out of here!"

Little Fairy Doctor lowered her voice and said urgently, "He is Mu Li, the young leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, a five-star Dou Zhe!"

"I have ways to deal with them, don't waste your life here!"

As she spoke, she quietly transferred the medicine packet she was holding in her right hand to her left.

Xiao Zheng smiled calmly and said in an unquestionable tone, "Stay obediently behind me."

"you……"

Little Fairy Doctor said those things for Xiao Zheng's own good, but she didn't expect him to be so ungrateful, which made her a little annoyed.

However, her anger was quickly replaced by warmth.

Little Fairy Doctor and this young man had only met once, and she hadn't even given him a chance to introduce himself.

But now, this young man is willing to stand up for her and fight against a ruthless character like Mu Li.

Little Fairy Doctor didn't insist any further, but quietly squeezed the poison powder packet tighter, secretly preparing to provide support at any time.

When Mu Li saw a masked guy suddenly appear out of nowhere and dare to protect Little Fairy Doctor behind him, he was furious and his face was so gloomy that it could drip water.

"Where did this cowardly brat come from, daring to meddle in my business?"

Mu Li stared at Xiao Zheng with a sinister look in his eyes: "I'd like to see what kind of person you are!"

He waved his hand at his four henchmen: "Go! Cripple this reckless bastard and teach him the lesson of meddling!"

"Yes, Young Commander!"

The four underlings immediately responded, and at the same time, their fighting spirits burst forth as they rushed towards Xiao Zheng.

Little Fairy Doctor's heart leaped into her throat, and her hand clutching the poison powder trembled slightly.

She suddenly realized that since this person dared to stand up for her, perhaps he had been hiding his true strength during their last meeting.

But the other party is only about the same age as her. Even if they are hiding their strength, how much of it can they really hide?

Just as Little Fairy Doctor was very worried about Xiao Zheng, she saw him release her hand and charge forward like a tiger, quickly taking down all four of Mu Li's underlings.

Xiao Zheng cultivates lightning-attribute battle qi, which has a paralyzing effect. In addition, his cultivation level is enough to crush Mu Li's underlings, so dealing with his opponent is naturally effortless.

Little Fairy Doctor watched this scene, slowly loosening her grip on the poison powder, her face filled with shock.

She guessed that Xiao Zheng had been hiding his true abilities last time, but she didn't expect that he would be hiding them so well!

In an instant, he had dealt with four three- or four-star fighters!

Little Fairy Doctor thought to herself, "Could it be that this person's true strength has reached the five-star level? If so, then there's really no need to fear Mu Li."

When Mu Li saw all his underlings being beaten down, his face immediately turned ferocious.

He never expected that this masked man who suddenly appeared would be just as strong as him!

"Great! Excellent!"

Mu Li laughed in fury, a dense green battle aura erupting from his body. "You dare to hurt my people? You're asking for trouble!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Li activated the Xuan-rank battle skill Wood Hardening. Green battle energy instantly gathered on his right arm, making the entire arm as hard as wood, with fine wood grain appearing on it, exuding a powerful aura.

"Prepare to die!"

Mu Li roared and charged towards Xiao Zheng with his feet. His hardened right arm whistled through the air as he slammed it down on Xiao Zheng's head, showing no mercy.

Xiao Zheng's eyes narrowed.

Mu Li's attack was indeed powerful; a five-star Dou Zhe combined with a Xuan-rank Dou Technique would be difficult for even an ordinary six-star Dou Zhe to withstand.

Although he was an eight-star, he had no intention of taking the hit head-on.

The reason why the "Absorbing Palm" fighting technique has limited power at close range is that only by increasing the distance can the "long whip characteristic" be fully utilized.

Xiao Zheng pulled Little Fairy Doctor along, concentrated his lightning-attribute fighting spirit in his legs, and used the speed characteristic of lightning to retreat explosively.

In the time it takes to breathe, he had already put several meters between himself and Muli.

Seeing Xiao Zheng suddenly pull Little Fairy Doctor backward, Mu Li assumed he was scared and laughed arrogantly, "Trying to run? Too late!"

But at that moment, Xiao Zheng suddenly stopped in his tracks, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

He raised his right hand high, and silver-white battle qi surged wildly in his palm as he unleashed the ultimate suction palm technique on Mu Li!