Hostile Forces!

Liu Ling now planned to temporarily halt the expansion of the Mercenary Guild's sphere of influence. Once conditions within its territory stabilized and its foundations were solid, it would be time for the Mercenary Guild to soar once more.

"Mm, I'll listen to Brother Liu!" Hearing Liu Ling's words, Xiao Jin nodded vigorously. Constantly rushing about during this period had left the play-loving Xiao Jin somewhat exhausted.

"Xiao Jin, rest for a while during this time. Leave everything else to me. But remember, while Brother Liu is away, if you encounter a powerful opponent you cannot handle, crush Master's Void Jade Talisman in time!" Liu Ling reminded him.

At his words, Xiao Jin's childish face turned serious as well. He nodded repeatedly and said, "Brother Liu, don't worry. I've kept Master's Void Jade Talisman safe!"

Early the next morning, Liu Ling summoned the two elders with Dou Zong cultivation who guarded the Mercenary Guild headquarters.

"Greetings, Guild Master!"

"Greetings, Guild Master!"

In the spacious hall, Bai Xiuyuan and another black-robed elderly man respectfully greeted Liu Ling, who sat at the head of the hall.

Facing the two elders' salutes, Liu Ling rose from his seat and smiled as he waved his hand. "Elder Bai, Elder Liu, there's no need for such formality. Please, sit!"

"Thank you, Guild Master!"

Hearing Liu Ling's words, Bai Xiuyuan and Elder Liu both took their seats.

"Two elders, you should both be quite clear about the Guild's current development, shouldn't you?" Liu Ling suddenly asked after Elder Bai and Elder Liu had just sat down.

"Guild Master, the Guild's development can be said to be advancing by leaps and bounds. Within a radius of fifty thousand li, everything has come under the Guild's influence. Before long, Mercenary Guild branches will likely exist throughout the entire