Qingshan Town, Tricking Mu Li into Doing Things!

Gama Empire, northwestern border, Qingshan Town.

A chaotic din and the clinking of glasses echoed through the entire street. Inside the mercenary tavern, mercenaries who had just completed their hunting missions sat in groups of three or five, bragging about their achievements.

A luxurious carriage drove into town and stopped in front of the Qingfeng Inn. The carriage door curtain was lifted from the inside, and a young man in fine clothes stepped out.

"Yo! Whose young master is this, coming all the way to this remote place for fun?"

A burly middle-aged man, slightly tipsy, couldn't help but tease as he watched Xiao Chen alight from the carriage.

The old man sitting beside him glanced at Xiao Chen, took a swig from his wine cup, wiped his mouth, and said, "It's probably a family trial. Some major families send their disciples into the Magical Beast Mountain Range to hunt magical beasts for a test when they come of age!"

Another burly man with a scar on his face sneered upon hearing this, his face full of mockery. "Young masters from these major families probably haven't even seen blood. If they actually see a magical beast, won't they wet their pants from fear?"

"Chen Ergou, say less. Be careful not to invite trouble with your words!"

The old man glared at the scarred burly man. He knew those major families well; they would indeed kill someone over a single word.

Chen Ergou flinched at this and took a large gulp of wine, clearly taking the old man's words to heart. He was just arrogant, not stupid. It was one thing to tease his friends when they were together, but to jump right in front of someone and provoke them would be idiotic.

After alighting, Xiao Chen casually tossed a few gold coins to the coachman. With the coachman's profuse thanks, he walked into the Qingfeng Inn.

Anyone who could open an inn in a place like Qingshan Town naturally had a good eye. The innkeeper quickly pushed aside his waiter and personally stepped forward to greet him, "Your esteemed presence graces our humble establishment, making it shine! May I ask if you are here for a meal or lodging?"

"Lodging. Get me a superior room, and do not disturb me. I prefer quiet!"

Xiao Chen casually tossed a money bag to the innkeeper. The innkeeper weighed it in his hand, and his face immediately broke into a brilliant smile. "You have excellent taste, honored guest. Our Qingfeng Inn is renowned for its elegance and tranquility in Qingshan Town. Please follow me!"

"Li Tianyang, arrange a superior room for me!"

Just as the innkeeper was about to lead Xiao Chen upstairs, a voice called out from behind, stopping him.

Xiao Chen subconsciously turned his head at the sound. The speaker was a young man around seventeen or eighteen, wearing leather armor, with reddish-brown long hair and golden eyes.

Li Tianyang's expression changed drastically upon seeing the young man. He stammered, "This... Young Commander Mu Li, your timing is truly unfortunate. The last superior room has already been booked by this honored guest today!"

As Li Tianyang spoke, he deliberately emphasized the titles "Young Commander Mu Li" and "honored guest," clearly intending to highlight their identities.

Mu Li looked up at Xiao Chen upon hearing this. Xiao Chen was also sizing him up. He had felt that the person before him seemed somewhat familiar. After Li Tianyang's introduction, he suddenly realized that this guy was the unfortunate fellow from the original work whose entire family was killed by Xiao Yan due to a love triangle.

"Brother, is this your first time in Qingshan Town? You look unfamiliar. May I ask where you are from?"

Mu Li cupped his fist in greeting towards Xiao Chen, tentatively probing Xiao Chen's identity. He was not an idiot. Judging by Xiao Chen's attire, he knew he couldn't afford to offend him.

Hearing this, Xiao Chen couldn't help but look at Mu Li again. He thought to himself that reality was indeed different from novels; there weren't so many brainless villains.

However, encountering this guy here and not using him would be a waste. With this thought, Xiao Chen slowly said, "I am from the Imperial Capital. I am here to find someone!"

"I didn't expect you to be from the Imperial Capital, my lord. Please forgive my earlier rudeness. May I ask if the person you are looking for has any distinguishing features? If it is convenient for you to tell me, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group is willing to lend you a hand!"

Mu Li's pupils contracted sharply, and his heartbeat even skipped a beat. He quickly bowed again, filled with excitement.

That was the Imperial Capital! He never expected to have such good luck and meet such an important person. If he could help Xiao Chen find the person he was looking for, even if he couldn't soar to the heavens, he could completely solidify his position in the Wolf Head Mercenary Group. He would undoubtedly be the next group leader.

Seeing that Mu Li had taken the bait, a smile crept onto Xiao Chen's lips. He slowly said, "I'm not sure myself. My family sent me here, but according to the elders in my family, that person possesses the 'Woe Poison Body,' which is extremely special!"

"Woe Poison Body?"

Mu Li was a bit bewildered upon hearing this, his eyes filled with confusion. What was the Woe Poison Body? He had never heard of it. Without any distinguishing features, just a physique, how was he supposed to find them?

Xiao Chen seemed to see his confusion and began to explain, "You don't need to know what the Woe Poison Body is. You just need to know that after the Woe Poison Body awakens, a seven-colored poison mark will appear on the lower abdomen!"

"When the seven-colored poison mark spreads to the heart, the Woe Poison Body will fully erupt. At that time, the possessor of the Woe Poison Body will transform into a poison person, leaving no grass or living beings in their wake wherever they pass!"

"My family has a method to control the Woe Poison Body and prevent its eruption. All you need to do is spread this information!"

As Xiao Chen finished speaking, he flipped his palm, and a dark red scroll appeared in his hand. "This is a mid-tier Earth-grade cultivation technique. If you can help me find that person, this will be yours!"

Mu Li looked at the dark red scroll in Xiao Chen's hand and swallowed. His eyes were filled with excitement. Before he could even promise, he heard Xiao Chen's voice again.

"Remember, you can only spread the message, do not do anything out of line, otherwise!"

As Xiao Chen's words fell, a terrifying aura of Dou Qi enveloped Mu Li, directly forcing him to his knees. Two wings, entirely condensed from Dou Qi, unfurled behind Xiao Chen, showcasing his Dou Wang realm.

Seeing this, Mu Li dared not resist any further. He quickly lowered his head, "My lord, rest assured, this junior will do his utmost to spread the message and will absolutely not do anything out of line!"

Dou Qi manifesting as wings was the mark of a Dou Wang. Let alone the small Wolf Head Mercenary Group, even if all the mercenaries in Qingshan Town attacked together, they probably wouldn't be able to stop a single blow from this young man.

"Go. If you do this well, I will give you an opportunity to meet my uncle, who is my clan leader's father!"

Mu Li felt something was off about these words, but he didn't think too much about it, assuming it was internal strife within Xiao Chen's clan. He had heard of the infighting and factional disputes in major families. Perhaps Xiao Chen's current clan leader had seized power and was at odds with his father; it wasn't impossible.