Moving to the Black Corner Region
Ge Ye stared gravely at the figures disappearing into the sky, then said in a deep voice, "This is a big problem. Dou Zong expert has actually appeared here. We must return immediately to report this to the Sect Master!"
Nalan Yanran naturally agreed, saying, "Okay, let's go back now!" The two then quickly left Yan City and headed towards the Imperial Capital.
Not long after Hai Bodong and Xiao Yu disappeared, a streak of light swept in from afar, accompanied by a domineering aura. An old man gradually appeared, dressed in an ordinary yellow robe. With white hair and a youthful face, he possessed a somewhat otherworldly and ethereal air.
"Is it over? Who could possibly have such power?" The old man glanced around but found nothing, only asking in a low voice.
However, there was clearly no one here who could answer the old man's questions. But he was still wary of the aura that had just surpassed that of a Dou Emperor, so he moved slightly and descended towards the Yan City below, intending to ask the Yan City Lord and gather some information along the way!
On the other side, Xiao Yu and Hai Bodong had already flown towards Shi Mo City. High in the sky, Xiao Yu's sleeve suddenly trembled, and two small Seven-Colored Little Snake poked their heads out from his sleeve. They looked around somewhat blankly, and then their thin tails wrapped around Xiao Yu's wrist, their large, jewel-like eyes staring intently at Xiao Yu.
Xiao Yu hadn't expected that Cai Die Medusa would wake up at this time, since the two little ones had fallen into a deep sleep after being fed a lot of Companion Purple Crystal Source last time.
The Cai Die's snake eyes were reddish, Medusa's eyes were purple, making them easy to distinguish. The two little creatures raised their long necks and stared blankly at Xiao Yu for a while before a hint of affection appeared in their snake eyes. They flicked their tongues and rubbed their heads against Xiao Yu's arm.
Hai Bodong was standing nearby, also noticed the two little creatures and asked, "Are these your pets?"
Seeing Hai Bodong's curious expression, Xiao Yu chuckled inwardly, "If you knew that the terrifying woman who sealed you away was one of these, would Hai Bodong still ask such a casual question?"
However, Xiao Yu's expression didn't show anything unusual. Instead, he nodded slightly and said, "Not bad, the two little ones are quite cute. We'll keep them!"
Hai Bodong didn't ask any more questions. After glancing at Cai Die Medusa, a strange thought flashed through Hai Bodong mind when he saw Medusa. He seemed to see Queen Medusa, whom he had met in the desert that night, in this little snake, and he immediately shivered.
Hai Bodong never wanted to deal with that woman again. After all, she could beat him so badly even when she was injured. If she were in her prime, she would probably have crushed him!
After quickly banishing the strange thought from his mind, he flapped his Ice Wings and sped towards Shi Mo City.
In just half a day, Xiao Yu and Hai Bodong had returned to the outskirts of Shi Mo City. The Dou Qi Wings behind them gradually dissipated. Feeling the scorching heat of the desert, Xiao Yu suddenly decided to persuade his older brothers to go to the Jia Nan Academy with him. It had been a year since they left, and there were only two months left Three Year Pact Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran.
Xiao Yu was worried that if a major battle broke out with the Misty Cloud Sect, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li would also be implicated. He planned to have Xiao Ding take some mercenaries who were willing to leave this place to the Black Corner Region, which was a chaotic area where the Misty Cloud Sect's influence couldn't reach. In addition, it was close to the Jia Nan Academy, so they could have mutual support there!
After entering Shi Mo City, Xiao Yu led Hai Bodong towards the courtyard where the Mo Tie Mercenary Group was located. As soon as they entered the courtyard, they heard a voice coming from the main hall. "No, we can't wait like this any longer. I'm really worried about Little Yu going to Yan City alone. Big brother, aren't you worried about Little Yu?"
The speaker was none other than the second brother, Xiao Li, who was also the most impatient. Xiao Yu smiled faintly and pushed open the door, walking in. "Big brother, second brother, I'm back!"
Upon hearing Xiao Yu's voice, Xiao Ding, Xiao Li, and Xiao Yi Xian, who were sitting in the hall, all beamed with joy. Looking at Xiao Yu as he entered, Xiao Li Xiao Yu rushed forward and hugged him tightly, exclaiming happily, "Good lad, you're finally back! I was so worried about your second brother!"
"Quick, let your second brother see if you're hurt anywhere!" Xiao Li released Xiao Yu Xiao Yu carefully examined him to see if he was injured.
Xiao Yu smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's just the Mo Family. The matter has been resolved!"
At this moment, Xiao Ding also walked over and looked at Xiao Yu, saying, "It's good that you're back!" However, he noticed an old man following behind Xiao Yu, but didn't see Qing Lin, and immediately asked in confusion, "Why don't I see Qing Lin?"
Xiao Yu explained, "Qing Lin went to cultivate elsewhere. Don't worry, she's safe!"
Xiao Ding didn't ask any further questions, and nodded slightly, saying, "Alright, now that you're back, take a good rest for a few days."
Xiao Yu hummed in agreement, then looked at Xiao Yi Xian standing to the side. He could see the concern in Xiao Yi Xian's eyes, so he smiled and gave her a reassuring look.
"Who is this?" Xiao Li asked, looking at Hai Bodong behind him.
Xiao Yu then realized what was happening and quickly introduced, "This is a friend of mine. We relied entirely on him for our trip to the Mo Family. You can just call him Elder Hai!"
Xiao Ding nodded gently to Hai Bodong and said, "Elder Hai, thank you for your help this time!"
"Thank you, Elder Hai!" Xiao Li also shouted.
Although Hai Bodong was a cold and aloof person, he nodded slightly out of respect for Xiao Yu and said, "Xiao Yu himself is also very strong!"
The two didn't think much of it, assuming Hai Bodong, unaware that he was referring to the secret technique Xiao Yu used. Hai Bodong was also a little puzzled; Xiao Yu's older brothers didn't seem particularly strong, so how did they end up with such a freak as Xiao Yu?
Xiao Yu, of course, had no idea what Hai Bodong was thinking. Instead, he looked at Xiao Ding and said, "Brother, I thought about something when I came back. Although our mercenary groups here are doing very well, we are still too far apart. If something happens, it will be difficult to help each other."
"Little Yu, what's on your mind?" Xiao Li asked with a smile.
Xiao Ding looked at Xiao Yan without speaking, knowing that Xiao Yu would continue, so Xiao Yu said, "I want you all to come with me to the Jia Nan Academy!"
"Jia Nan Academy?" Xiao Ding and Xiao Li were both immediately surprised.
Xiao Yu nodded and said, "That's right. Specifically, it means relocating the mercenary group to the Black Corner Region, which is closer to the Jia Nan Academy!"
Xiao Ding frowned slightly and said, "You mean, you want us to leave here and go to that Black Corner Region you mentioned?"
Xiao Li flatly refused, saying, "No, Little Yu, we've spent so many years building up this place in Shi Mo City. You want us to just leave like that? That's unacceptable!"
A wise glint flashed in Xiao Ding's eyes as he pondered, "Little Yu, can you give me a reason?"
Xiao Yu sat down in the hall and thought for a while before saying, "There are actually many reasons. Since you asked, I'll give you some specifics."
"First, as I mentioned before, is safety!"
"Due to its unique terrain, the Black Corner Region has become the most chaotic area on the entire continent, but Jia Nan Academy, located in the heart of the Black Corner Region, is undoubtedly a behemoth!"
"I am about to depart for the Jia Nan Academy. If you come with me, we can look after each other in the future. Otherwise, it will be too difficult to communicate if anything happens, as we will be too far apart."