Sand Mercenary Group

"Hehe, Your Majesty the Ice Emperor is quite the businessman. Every payment requires me to refine pills for you first before I can give it to you."

Upon hearing this, Hai Bodong looked embarrassed; he had no choice.

The other party didn't want the information about the Heavenly Flames, what could he do?

"Alright, that's fine then. Remember what you said today, or I won't hesitate to show you how terrifying Grade Six Alchemist can be." Shaking his head, Xiao Ming picked up a map of the Tagor Desert from the table and led Zi Yan and Xiao Yi Xian out of the shop.

"Xiao Ming, are we really going to help that old geezer find medicinal herbs?" Zi Yan asked doubtfully as they left the shop.

Xiao Yi Xian also looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"Let's help him look for it," Xiao Ming said. Even though he had killed Hai Bodong, there was still a good chance he could find the map in the shop.

However, Hai Bodong hadn't really offended them too much, so Xiao Ming didn't want to do that.

If it were those wicked people from the Black Corner Region, he would not hesitate to take action. But with other people, if the goods could be obtained through peaceful trade, he would try his best to trade peacefully.

Of course, this doesn't mean Xiao Ming is a good person. If Hai Bodong doesn't know what's good for him, he still has other ways to get him to reveal the map's whereabouts.

"But the Tagor Desert is inhabited by the Snake People Race, and Medusa is infamous. What if you encounter her after entering the Tagor Desert? Hai Bodong's Dou Emperor strength has been sealed for so many years, I'm afraid..." Xiao Yi Xian's words were full of worry.

"Don't worry, I'll make my own decision," Xiao Ming said with a smile. Of course, he wouldn't fight a battle he wasn't sure of winning, especially since he had just obtained the corpse of the Silver Emperor Sky Falcon from the Jia Ma Imperial Family.

Once its wings are refined into the Heavenly Swan Nine Movement Wings, its speed will increase several levels. At that time, no Dou Emperor will be able to stop it, not even Medusa.

Moreover, the fragments obtained from the Alchemist Association contained a Secret Technique, and it's time to start practicing that Secret Technique.

Once he masters that Secret Technique, he won't be afraid to escape from Medusa, let alone fight Medusa.

Seeing that Xiao Ming was confident, Xiao Yi Xian also put her worries aside.

"Finding the Sand Mandara isn't urgent. Let's rest for a bit first, then head to the other Stone Desert City."

"Um."

Neither Zi Yan nor Xiao Yi Xian had any objections to Xiao Ming's arrangements.

After resting at Inn in Desert City for a while and replenishing some supplies, Xiao Ming and his group headed directly to Stone Desert City.

With Xiao Ming and Zi Yan's speed and the map's guidance, they quickly arrived at Stone Desert City.

However, by the time they arrived in Stone Desert City, it was already evening.

Above the sky, the setting sun hung halfway on the horizon, and the originally white clouds were stained blood red.

In addition, the Stone Desert City was heavily guarded, with fully armed patrolling soldiers everywhere, which gave Xiao Ming and his companions a unique feeling.

After looking around and waiting for the novelty to wear off, Xiao Yi Xian looked at Xiao Ming beside her.

"It's getting dark, shall we find an Inn?"

"Let's wait a bit, let's go somewhere first." Shaking his head, Xiao Ming declined the suggestion.

If he remembers correctly, Xiao Yan's eldest and second eldest brothers lived in Stone Desert City and founded the Desert Iron Mercenary Group Stone Desert City.

His purpose in coming here was also to find Qing Lin, who worked as a maid in the Desert Iron Mercenary Group.

Since we're going to have to look for them anyway, we might as well go directly to the Desert Iron Mercenary Group now.

Without explaining to Xiao Yi Xian and the others, Xiao Ming simply pulled over a passerby and threw a bag of gold coins into his arms.

Then the passerby bowed and scraped, leading Xiao Ming and the others to the location of the Desert Iron Mercenary Group.

"Sir, this is the location of the Desert Iron Mercenary Group you mentioned," the guide said with a smile, pointing to a courtyard.

Above the courtyard, a flag fluttered in the wind, bearing the large characters of the Desert Iron Mercenary Group, subtly revealing an aura of iron-blooded toughness.

Outside the compound, several burly men stood ramrod straight, weapons in hand, their sharp eyes scanning the passersby. Judging from the faint smell of blood emanating from them, they were true hardened warriors who had fought on the edge of a knife, far superior to the rookie mercenaries.

He waved to the passerby, signaling that he could leave, and then led Xiao Ming Zi Yan and the others toward the main gate of the courtyard.

The burly men at the door had already spotted Xiao Ming and his group. Seeing Xiao Ming approaching, they immediately spoke to the leader, Xiao Ming:

"Young man, it's getting late. If you have any requests, you can come back tomorrow to discuss them."

"I'm not here to discuss business. I'm here to see your commander. Tell him that a man named Xiao Ming is here to see him."

The Khans exchanged bewildered glances. Their commander, Xiao Ding, was surnamed Xiao, and the newcomer also bore the surname Xiao. This must be a member of the commander's clan, right?

I asked Xiao Ming and received an affirmative answer.

The burly man didn't stop Xiao Ming anymore. Instead, after sending someone to find Xiao Ding and the others, he led Xiao Ming and the others into the courtyard.

The burly man led Xiao Ming and the others through a maze of turns in the courtyard until they finally arrived at a large hall.

After Xiao Ming and the others sat in the hall for a while, sounds finally came from outside the hall.

Creak!

The hall door was pushed open, and a young man's face, bearing some resemblance to Xiao Yan, suddenly appeared.

The young man was dressed in a white robe, and his eyes, which were brighter than those of ordinary people, revealed a hint of wisdom.

Behind him was a young man dressed in mercenary attire. His dark eyes revealed a languid yet sinister look, and his face concealed a hint of wolfish ferocity.

The newcomers were none other than Xiao Yan's eldest brother, Xiao Ding, and his second brother, Xiao Li. Xiao Ming had seen the two of them when he was in the family, so he wouldn't mistake them now.

However, upon seeing the newcomer, Xiao Ming couldn't help but frown, because he sensed dissatisfaction in Xiao Li's gaze.

With Xiao Ming's current strength, he was certain he wasn't mistaken.

Although he didn't understand what Xiao Li was thinking, Xiao Ming ignored him and instead looked at Xiao Ding, who was at the head of the group.

Xiao Ding didn't seem to have much emotion; he seemed somewhat pleased with Xiao Ming's arrival.

"Why didn't you inform me of your sudden arrival, Supreme Elder? I could have prepared a feast to entertain you."

"Hehe, no need for hospitality. Did you know that the clan sent you a letter informing you that I had become Supreme Elder?"

After Xiao Ding led Xiao Li to sit down at the head of the table, he smiled and said, "Not long ago, my father wrote to us informing us of this matter. The Supreme Elder has achieved so much at such a young age; I imagine the family will surely prosper with your help."