Meanwhile.
What had happened in Desert City spread through every corner of the Jia Ma Empire in mere days. At once, the entire empire was thrown into an uproar.
Though Desert City was merely an obscure little town on the outskirts of the Tagor Desert, the terrifying battle that had completely surpassed the Dou Huang realm was like a magnitude-ten earthquake to the Jia Ma Empire.
Countless experts were shaken and filled with curiosity about this small city, wondering how it had drawn such powerful figures into battle there.
Yet none dared to come in person, afraid that those experts had not yet left and that they might provoke their displeasure. They could only keep sending their subordinates into Desert City to investigate.
For a time, the little city became extraordinarily bustling, filled with all manner of people.
Yet the culprit behind it all had already left the city and headed deeper into the Tagor Desert.
"Young Master, the Desert Iron Mercenary Group is part of our forces now. Are you really just going to leave it alone?"
Within the quarters mounted atop White Fang's true body, Xiao Yi Xian gently kneaded Lin Ran's shoulders and back as she muttered, "That Xiao Li doesn't look like a good person. If he learns that you just fought with his younger brother, he'll definitely cause some trouble."
"Don't worry."
Lin Ran closed his eyes and enjoyed Xiao Yi Xian's service.
Qing Lin had already pledged her loyalty, and now that his attempt to intercept Yao Chen had failed, there was no need to remain in Desert City. Staying any longer would be a complete waste of time.
As for the Desert Iron Mercenary Group and Xiao Li, that level of strength was neither here nor there to Lin Ran. Still, he had