"Qing Lin, where did you go?"
Just then, a woman in tight-fitting clothes strode over. Seeing the unfamiliar man and woman beside Qing Lin, she asked, "And these two are?"
Qing Lin answered softly, "This is... Brother Li Xiao. He wants to see the captains."
Xue Lan sized up the masked Li Xiao. She could not sense the slightest aura from either of them, but since they had come looking for the captains, she naturally could not neglect them. She immediately made a welcoming gesture.
"Please, both of you. The captains are training the mercenaries. Whatever you need, you can speak to them directly."
After passing through an alley and entering the courtyard, a burly man at the entrance came forward and asked Xue Lan with a smile.
"Why are you back already? Didn't you say you were going to buy supplies?"
"Something came up." Xue Lan waved her hand casually. "Are the two captains here?"
"They are. They're training the new recruits." The burly man glanced at Li Xiao, but when his gaze fell upon Lian Xue, his eyes went completely blank. Drool nearly streamed from his mouth. He had never expected to encounter such a stunning woman here—such beauty belonged only in heaven!
Xue Lan viciously kicked the burly man in the thigh, making him grimace in pain. "What was that for? That hurt like hell!"
"These two are guests. Put away those filthy thoughts. If the captains find out, you won't escape punishment!"
The burly man scratched his head awkwardly, but Lian Xue's beauty had already been deeply imprinted in his heart. He probably would not be able to sleep tonight.
Lian Xue ignored him and followed the Pavilion Master inside.
In the courtyard, two figures were sparring with one another. As they exchanged blows, the crowd