Xiao Chen looked toward the tent. Two mercenaries stood at its entrance, holding knives and warily watching the passersby.
"Want to go back and see them?"
Qing Lin hesitated, then nodded.
"The two commanders treated me well before. I want to go see them."
"Let's go."
A smile appeared on Qing Lin's face. She hurried toward the Moti Mercenary Group's headquarters, with Xiao Chen following behind her.
At the Moti Mercenary Group's headquarters, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li sat inside a tent, a map spread out before them as they discussed matters.
"Has anything happened with the Snake-People Tribe lately?"
"Nothing major. Ever since Queen Medusa broke through to Dou Zong, things have been quieter."
Xiao Ding nodded.
"That's good. The Snake-People Tribe has two Dou Zong experts. We can't afford to offend them."
Xiao Li sighed.
"I wonder how that girl Qing Lin is doing now. Queen Medusa took her away and married her off to that Snake-Person named Xiao Chen."
Xiao Ding fell silent for a moment.
"She should be doing all right. Since Queen Medusa wanted her to marry Xiao Chen, she probably won't mistreat her."
"I hope so."
Both men fell silent.
Just then, footsteps sounded outside the tent.
"Commander, someone's here to see you."
A mercenary's voice came from outside.
"Who?"
"A young woman."
Xiao Ding and Xiao Li exchanged a glance, both seeing the confusion in the other's eyes.
"Let her in."
The tent flap was lifted, and Qing Lin walked inside.
Xiao Ding and Xiao Li both froze.
"Qing Lin?"
Xiao Li sprang to his feet, his eyes full of shock. "Why are you back?"
Qing Lin looked at the two men, her nose prickling and her eyes growing red.
"Commanders, I came back to see you."
Xiao Ding also stood and