Three days later, the brothers Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan arrived near Stone Desert City, a city on the eastern outskirts of the Tagor Desert.
Upon reaching Stone Desert City's gates, Xiao Fan willed the Amethyst Winged Lion King directly into the Source Qi Tower.
To prevent the Amethyst Winged Lion King from using the Awakening Pool on its own, Xiao Fan stored the Awakening Pool in the System Space.
Since the System Space could only sustain living beings rewarded by the system, and other living beings might face mortal danger upon entering it, Xiao Fan had to take this extra step.
Otherwise, he would have simply put the Amethyst Winged Lion King into the System Space.
After putting away the Amethyst Winged Lion King, Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan entered Stone Desert City on foot.
After casually asking around the city, the two learned that the Mo Tie Mercenary Group was located in the southern part of Stone Desert City.
Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan then headed south. After turning through several streets, an estate nearly comparable in size to the Xiao Family compound in Wutan City appeared before them.
Above the estate, a flag fluttered in the wind.
The words "Mo Tie Mercenary Group" were emblazoned upon the flag, faintly exuding an aura of iron-blooded toughness.
At the entrance to the compound, several burly men stood ramrod straight with weapons in hand, their sharp gazes sweeping over the passing pedestrians.
"Who are you? What are you doing at the Mo Tie Mercenary Group?"
When Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan approached, one of the men stepped forward and warily questioned them.
The other men also tensed up, ready to make a move at any moment.
Xiao Fan said calmly, "Go inform your two commanders that Xiao Fan and Xiao