Night has fallen.
Daylight arrives.
Ye Qiubai and his two companions arrived at the entrance of the Mercenary Guild early in the morning.
The members of the Scale Armor Mercenary Group, led by He Lin, slowly approached.
His eyes held a hint of sarcasm.
He chuckled and said, "Kids, let me give you one last piece of advice: with your current strength, don't go looking for trouble."
"I can overlook what happened before, considering you're newcomers."
"Perhaps I can also help you out on other missions."
Ye Qiubai smiled and shook his head, saying, "Take us with you? Wouldn't that mean we'd also get a share of the rewards?"
Obviously.
Ye Qiubai's words were a rejection of the Scale Armor Mercenary Group.
Behind He Lin, a lean man shouted, "Don't push your luck! They're just a bunch of newbies. It's lucky our leader has a good temper. If it were other mercenary groups with bad tempers, do you think they could still enforce the rules of the Mercenary Guild?"
"I'm afraid they won't even be able to leave the Mercenary Guild!"
Upon hearing the man's words...
Xiao Hei stepped forward, a hint of killing intent flashing within him!
He Lin stopped the lean man, saying, "They're just juniors, is it worth getting angry with them? Can't you show some of the composure of a cultivator?"
Upon hearing this, the lean man pursed his lips and took a step back.
However, He Lin's words clearly showed his disdain for Ye Qiubai and the other two.
They considered him merely a junior.
"Alright, let's go."
After saying that.
The six members of the Scale Armor Mercenary Group were the first to head east.
Cloudrise City.
The most powerful force is the City Lord's Manor.
And below the City Lord's Manor.
These were three Aristocratic Clan.
The Yang Lineage, the Li Lineage, and the Kang Lineage.
The Yang Lineage were the employers this time.
When the group arrived at the Yang Lineage's residence...
Two carriages were already waiting at the door.
Next to the carriage.
It had ten guards.
The guards were all at the Late Qianyuan Realm.
One of the elders was even at the Half-Step Void God.
Even as mere guards, they possess such strength.
Moreover, this is merely a small, Aristocratic Clan in a border town on the edge of the Boundless Realm.
visible.
How vast is the difference between the Wilderness Realm and the Boundless Realm?
It truly deserves the title of the premier boundary in low latitudes!
A young man saw He Lin and the others in front of the gate.
He frowned and said, "Why are you only arriving now? Has the Mercenary Guild become so inefficient?"
He Lin wasn't angry. He stepped forward, spread his hands, and smiled, "Young Master Yang, please forgive me. I was delayed a bit due to some matters."
Clearly, He Lin knew this so-called Young Master Yang.
Yang Qi asked curiously, "What could be more important than a mission?"
He Lin then briefly recounted what had happened between him and the Cottage Mercenary Group.
He added, "It's up to Young Master Yang to decide whether he wants our Scale Armor Mercenary Group to escort them, or the newcomers."
Ye Qiubai naturally wouldn't remain silent. He stepped forward and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "We accepted the mission first, so according to the rules, it's naturally our responsibility to escort them."
"Of course, there's no need to worry about the strength of the three of us."
Upon hearing this...
Yang Qi glanced at Ye Qiubai briefly before sneering, "How could someone at the Qianyuan Realm not be worried? They're not even as good as our Yang Lineage's guards."
"Alright, here are ten Origin Crystal for you. Now you can leave..."
He Lin smiled slightly.
Ye Qiubai shrugged and prepared to leave with Xiao Hei and Shi Sheng.
Since they've already said that...
They can't shamelessly beg the other party to accept them.
Just as Yang Qi was about to take out the Origin Crystal.
A melodious female voice came from inside the carriage.
"Brother, let's forget it. Let them escort us too. More people means more security."
Yang Qi frowned slightly, walked to the carriage, and said, "Little sister, even so, how should the payment be calculated?"
"Whoever makes the greatest contribution will receive the one hundred Origin Crystal. Do you all have any objections?"
Clearly, this last sentence was directed at both Ye Qiubai and He Lin.
Normally, He Lin would not accept this condition.
Are you kidding me?
Isn't this just using their mercenaries as free labor?
However, she couldn't let Ye Qiubai and the other two newcomers laugh at her now, so she nodded and smiled, "Miss Yang, you've got a good plan."
Ye Qiubai saw this.
He nodded.
Yang Qi was also very satisfied with the result.
It's not bad to have three more thugs who are just handed to us for free.
Although the strength is insufficient.
But at least in crucial moments, we can let them rush in first.
Thinking about this...
Yang Qi sneered, "Since you've agreed, then when it comes to providing protection, you must obey our orders and arrangements, understand?"
Ye Qiubai and the other two did not answer.
Yang Qi took it as a yes.
"Alright, let's go."
The group set off towards the Cloudrise City.
Although the Boundless Realm is recognized as the first domain in low latitudes.
However, the usual thieves and assassins are still there.
Cloudrise City, there were some bandit groups.
They specifically intercept merchants who leave Cloudrise City or those who want to enter Cloudrise City.
That's why the Mercenary Guild has escort missions.
but.
The Yang Lineage were not merchants, but Aristocratic Clan Daoist practitioners.
They were not afraid of the thieves.
Rather, it was the obstruction from other Lineage forces.
after all.
The purpose of their trip.
That means heading to Dragonrise City, which is adjacent to Cloudrise City!
The Yang Lineage formed a marriage alliance with the City Lord's Manor of Dragonrise City, which is the Long Lineage.
However, once the Yang Lineage and the Long Lineage form a marriage alliance...
This will inevitably lead to a significant increase in the Yang Lineage's power!
After all, the Long Lineage's strength is unmatched among all the cities in this border region.
They could easily be ranked in the top two.
so.
A powerful Aristocratic Clan that rivals the Yang Lineage.
This will inevitably prevent the marriage.
nature.
They will ambush and kill them Cloudrise City!
This is why the Yang Lineage, a Aristocratic Clan of cultivators, needed to hire members from the Mercenary Guild.
Cloudrise City.
With the protection of the City Lord's Manor and the Yang Lineage, naturally no one would dare to make a move within the city.
And after leaving the city.
All the guards were on high alert.
Although He Lin is arrogant, he is a qualified mercenary.
After leaving the city, they entered a state of combat.
The six members of the Scale Armor Mercenary Group slightly raised their Spiritual Qi, guarding against a sneak attack.
Only Ye Qiubai and the other two remained calm.
They were even talking about Lu Changsheng.
"I wonder how Master is doing?"
"They must be missing us."
"That's what I think too..."
He Lin sneered when he saw this.
As expected of a newcomer.
Upon seeing this, Yang Qi roared, "What are you doing? Is this how you mercenaries operate? What if someone attacks? Can you take responsibility for that?!"
Ye Qiubai then looked at Yang Qi and calmly replied, "There are no ambushes around at the moment."
Although Ye Qiubai and the other two were chatting.
but.
Ye Qiubai used his Sword Domain to detect hidden auras in the surrounding area.
That's why it seemed so relaxed.
Yang Qi roared, "If anything goes wrong, you'll all lose your heads!"
And so they continued walking.
Night gradually falls...