The following morning.
The cold night vanished, replaced by the blazing sun over the Tagor Desert. Under the scorching heat, rare mirages appeared across the desert.
To ensure the Pavilion Master's safety, Lian Xue continuously released her Dou Qi, keeping the surrounding area cool.
Li Xiao said, "You've worked hard, Xue'er."
A blush flickered across Lian Xue's lovely cheeks. She pressed her lips together and said, "Pavilion Master, I already belong to you, so there's no need to be polite with me."
Li Xiao gave a dry cough and continued guiding the Amethyst Winged Lion King toward Stone Desert City.
About half an hour later, the two finally arrived at Stone Desert City. Due to the dangers here, as well as its location deep within the borderlands of the Tagor Desert, it belonged neither to the outskirts nor the core region.
However, its defenses were far stricter than those within the Jia Ma Empire. Fully armed soldiers could be seen patrolling everywhere throughout the city.
Seeing the two flying in from the sky, the city guards watched them warily, their weapons aimed directly upward, fearing the other side might suddenly dive down and ram into them.
However, Li Xiao did not harm anyone here. He landed steadily on the ground and, to avoid causing panic among the locals, had the Amethyst Winged Lion King leave with the other magical beast.
At Stone Desert City's gates, two burly Dou Zhe clad in armor hurried over and shouted, "Who are you? Why have you come to Stone Desert City?"
Li Xiao replied softly, "I heard that a mercenary group is stationed in Stone Desert City. I wish to commission them to handle something for me."
Hearing this, the two men looked at each other. Only after confirming that the outsiders posed no