Storming the Desert Iron Mercenary Group

Medusa paced back and forth in the room.

Round and round she went.

In the end, she stopped and let out a helpless sigh.

"Forget it..."

"I won't run after all."

"Running now would be useless."

"That bastard is far too strong, and his methods are strange. I'm no match for him at all."

"If he really catches me and brings me back, who knows what he'll do to me."

"Besides, he said he could help me evolve my bloodline and break through to Dou Zong..."

Though she did not know whether it was true or not, at least there was still something to hope for.

If she truly could break through to Dou Zong, then everything would be worth it.

Once she broke through to Dou Zong, it would not be too late to settle the score with that bastard.

The Medusa Queen comforted herself this way in her heart.

But whenever she thought about having to remain that bastard's maid, she felt utterly stifled.

"Ugh..."

She walked to the bed and sat down, looking completely dead inside.

The road ahead was uncertain...

By then, Lu Xia had already followed the waiter's directions to the Desert Iron Mercenary Group's base.

The Desert Iron Mercenary Group's base lay east of Stone Desert City and covered quite a large area.

Two guards stood at the entrance.

Both were Dou Zhe, which was fairly impressive among ordinary people.

But in Lu Xia's eyes, they were no different from ants.

Lu Xia walked straight toward the gate.

"Stop!"

Seeing this, the two guards hurried forward and blocked his path.

"Who are you?"

One of the guards watched Lu Xia warily and shouted:

"This is the Desert Iron Mercenary Group's base. All unauthorized people, get lost!"

His tone was extremely arrogant.

Lu Xia looked at them and frowned slightly.

He could not be bothered wasting words on such minor characters.

"Get lost."

Lu Xia spoke lightly.

"What did you say?!"

The guard immediately flew into a rage. "Kid, are you looking to die?"

"You dare cause trouble at the Desert Iron Mercenary Group's gate? You must be tired of living!"

The other guard cursed as well.

Lu Xia shook his head, too lazy to argue with them.

He casually waved his hand.

A stream of poison gas spread from his fingertips, instantly enveloping the two guards.

"Urgh..."

The two guards only felt their vision go dark. Their bodies went limp, and they collapsed stiffly to the ground, unconscious.

Lu Xia could not even be bothered to spare them another glance as he strolled into the Desert Iron Mercenary Group's base as if taking a leisurely walk.

There were quite a few mercenaries in the courtyard.

Some were drinking and playing finger-guessing games, some were training and sparring, while others chatted and bragged.

Lu Xia's sudden intrusion instantly drew everyone's attention.

"Hm? Who's that?"

"No idea. Never seen him before."

"How did he get in? Where are the guards at the gate?"

The crowd murmured among themselves, all watching Lu Xia curiously.

At that moment, a mercenary who looked like a minor leader stepped forward and shouted at Lu Xia:

"Hey! Who are you?"

"How did you get in?"

"Do you know where you are? This is Desert Iron Mercenary Group territory!"

"Get out now, or don't blame us for getting rough!"

His tone was aggressive, and he looked thoroughly menacing.

Lu Xia looked at the people in the courtyard, shook his head, and revealed a disdainful smile.

A disorganized mob.

The strongest among them were merely Dou Masters.

"Just you?"

Lu Xia chuckled, his voice brimming with mockery.

"Kid, you're too arrogant!"

"Brothers, beat him up!"

The minor leader immediately flew into a rage. He shouted and charged at Lu Xia first.

Seeing this, the other mercenaries also picked up their weapons and surrounded Lu Xia.

Lu Xia stood where he was, watching the charging crowd as though they were a pack of clowns.

"You're courting death."

He spoke indifferently, then lightly stamped his foot.

Dark green poisonous mist spread beneath his feet, instantly shrouding the entire courtyard.

"Ah!!!"

"What is this?"

"Watch out! It's poisonous!"

The mercenaries rushing forward collapsed one after another the moment they touched the poisonous mist, as if every bit of strength had been drained from their bodies.

In only a few moments, a vast number of people had fallen across the courtyard.

Every mercenary had lost consciousness.

Lu Xia had not killed them. He had only knocked them out.

He was not some murderous demon. There was no need for pointless slaughter.

So long as they did not block his path, that was enough.

Lu Xia swept his gaze over the mercenaries sprawled all over the ground and continued toward the inner hall.

At that moment, inside the hall.

The two brothers, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, were discussing matters concerning the mercenary group.

"Big Brother, the Sand Mercenary Group has been making more and more frequent moves lately."

Xiao Li frowned and said in a deep voice:

"I think they're preparing to make a move against us."

"Yes, I know."

Xiao Ding nodded, his expression somewhat grave as well.

"The Sand Mercenary Group's leader is stronger than I am."

"If we really fight, we probably won't be their match."

"Then what do we do?"

Xiao Li asked anxiously:

"We can't just sit here and wait for death, can we?"

"Don't panic. Let me think."

Xiao Ding rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on.

"Why is it so noisy outside?"

Xiao Li suddenly stopped speaking, frowned, and looked outside the hall.

Xiao Ding heard the commotion outside as well, and his expression changed slightly.

"Something's wrong."

He rose to his feet. "Come on, let's go take a look."

The moment the two reached the hall entrance, they ran directly into Lu Xia, who was walking inside.

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li's pupils contracted slightly as they looked at the white-robed youth before them, then at the mercenary group members lying unconscious in the courtyard.

This visitor had come with ill intent!

The aura around Lu Xia was unfathomable!

A powerful sense of danger immediately rose in both their hearts.

As the elder brother and the mercenary group's leader, Xiao Ding stepped forward first.

He cupped his fists toward Lu Xia and said in a deep voice:

"I am Xiao Ding, leader of the Desert Iron Mercenary Group."

"May I ask why you have forced your way into my mercenary group?"

His tone was neither servile nor overbearing. Though he was nervous inside, he remained calm on the surface.

Lu Xia stopped and looked at the two brothers before chuckling softly.

"Why am I here?"

"I came only to find someone."

"I hope Leader Xiao will hand that person over to me."

Find someone?

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li exchanged glances, both confused.

"Who are you looking for?"

Xiao Ding frowned and asked:

"I have never heard any of the brothers in the mercenary group mention knowing an expert like you."

They truly could not imagine who in the mercenary group could know such a formidable person.

"Not one of your brothers."

Lu Xia spoke calmly:

"Just a maid here."

"A maid?"

Xiao Li immediately became enraged.

"A maid?!"

He glared at Lu Xia and said in disbelief:

"You attacked the Desert Iron Mercenary Group just for a maid?"

"You really don't take us seriously at all, do you?"

He was more impulsive by nature, and the moment he heard those words, he exploded.

For the sake of a maid, Lu Xia had knocked out their entire mercenary group?

This was simply too arrogant!

The smile on Lu Xia's face slowly faded.

He looked at Xiao Li and said lightly:

"What? Not convinced?"

"You can try stopping me."

His tone was calm, but his words were exceptionally domineering.