Unfortunately, whether Shi Yang can back out now depends on whether Xiao Huohuo will give them the chance.
"No need to run anymore, they've started to retreat."
Xiao Yan glanced at Xiao Huohuo, who was still engrossed in making traps, and offered a word of reminder.
"They ran away?"
Xiao Huohuo was stunned, looking at the trap he had already completed halfway, a look of astonishment on his face.
"That leader seems pretty smart. If we keep chasing, it's hard to say who will kill whom."
Xiao Yan nodded, looking at Xiao Huohuo whose face revealed murderous intent, and naturally understood what the other party wanted to do.
"Ha! You've been chasing me for so long, and now you want to leave?"
A cold glint appeared on Xiao Huohuo's face. Without hesitation, he turned back and ran in the direction he had come from.
Soon, he arrived at the place where the Wolf Head Mercenary Group had left.
Seeing the clear retreat marks on the ground, Xiao Huohuo continued his pursuit.
Among the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's ranks, there were still some mercenaries who had not yet condensed their Dou Qi Vortex, so in terms of speed alone, they were naturally no match for Xiao Huohuo.
Before long, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group members came into Xiao Huohuo's view.
Unlike before, their roles have now been reversed.
With the enemy in the open and himself in the shadows, Xiao Huohuo would not rashly reveal himself, but would instead wait in the shadows for an opportunity to strike.
"Captain, are we just going to leave this kid alone?"
Within the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, one of the middle-aged men looked at the leader, Shi Yang, and asked with a frown.
"Ignore him."
Shi Yang's expression was also somewhat grim. His group had already surrounded Xiao Huohuo, but the other party broke through their encirclement.
It wasn't something they were proud of to talk about it.
Moreover, after chasing Xiao Huohuo for such a long distance, they not only failed to capture him, but were also tricked by him several times, which really made them feel frustrated.
However, Shi Yang knew even better that Xiao Huohuo's escape couldn't change the overall situation.
" Xiao Liuzi has already gone back to report to the Second Regiment Commander. He's unclear about the Commander's arrangements now, so let's not cause any unnecessary trouble..."
Although Shi Yang said that, he understood perfectly well.
Once the Second Regiment Commander and his men learn what happened from Xiao Liuzi, they will definitely not let this kid off the hook.
At such a young age, to already possess Black Tier Dou Technique —isn't this just like a fat sheep waiting to be slaughtered?
Moreover, Qingshan Town is the closest foothold near this mountain range. No matter where the other party escapes to, as long as they return to Qingshan Town, they will definitely not escape the eyes and ears of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group.
Therefore, there's no need to waste your men here just because of a momentary impulse.
Although it was only a brief chase, Shi Yang witnessed the strangeness of Xiao Huohuo.
The Black Tier Dou Technique he used earlier, along with the enormous Black Ruler he carried, looked incredibly valuable.
Moreover, there were traps laid for them along the way, including several kinds of effective powders that could instantly harm even Dou Zhe if they were not careful.
These valuable items are not something a peasant could own.
After killing the enemy, the loot still had to be handed over to the regiment, and the Second Regiment Commander wouldn't be stingy with the reward he was entitled to for reporting the intelligence.
This is also why Shi Yang has been able to rise to his current position as team leader.
Hearing Shi Yang mention the regimental commander, the others no longer had any objections.
Although most mercenaries lack foresight, their daily lives filled with dangerous stunts have taught them the art of reading people and situations.
A higher rank can have an absolute advantage, especially since Shi Yang was not only the second regimental commander's confidant but also the most capable among their group.
Therefore, even if someone harbors dissatisfaction with Shi Yang's arrangements, they will not express it.
"What does it taste like...?"
Suddenly, a faint, exotic fragrance began to fill the air. One of the mercenaries sniffed it, a hint of excitement in his eyes.
"Could it be that we've stumbled upon some treasure nearby?"
Many rare and precious herbs are accompanied by a unique fragrance, which makes them feel a sense of excitement.
Even Shi Yang, who had been keeping his composure, couldn't help but get excited and directed everyone to investigate the source of the fragrance.
However, Shi Yang, as Five-Star Dou Zhe, also understood the importance of vigilance and did not let everyone separate too far apart to avoid any accidents.
Atop a distant tree, Xiao Huohuo squinted, a red incense stick slowly burning in her hand. The fragrance that Shi Yang and the others had smelled was coming from there.
"This 'Passion-Burning Incense' is excellent for attracting Magical Beast, it's just a pity there's so little of it. I wonder how many prey it will bring them."
This thing was made fresh from materials obtained from previously hunted Magical Beast.
The aroma is actually created by the evaporation of the blood of Magical Beast, combined with the medicinal herbs added.
It can attract nearby Magical Beast beasts.
Xiao Huohuo's thoughts were simple: hadn't the other party just bullied him because they outnumbered him?
Then I'll find them some rivals too.
The Wolf Head Mercenary Group members naturally found nothing, and Shi Yang gradually felt a sense of unease.
This is the route they took while chasing Xiao Huohuo. Why was there no fragrance before, but now it's suddenly appearing?
However, although Shi Yang didn't know the reason, he couldn't find the source of the strange fragrance, so he had to give up the search.
However, Shi Yang's concerns came a little too late.
"Ah!"
A scream rang out from the scattered Wolf Head Mercenary Group, startling Shi Yang even more. Immediately afterward, he heard exclamations from the opposing team's teammates:
" Xiao Xin out, there's Magical Beast!"
As soon as the words were spoken, the sounds of the other party fighting with the Magical Beast beast echoed through the forest.
Hearing the commotion, Shi Yang breathed a sigh of relief.
It was just Tier 1 Magical Beast that attacked them; it was merely an accident caused by their carelessness, nothing serious.
"Brothers, this trip wasn't a complete waste."
Shi Yang glanced at the surrounded Magical Beast, a first-tier Nether Demon Rabbit. Because of its soft fur, it was favored by some nobles and its price was not cheap.
"Brothers, kill this rabbit! We'll have a big feast when we get back!"
"Haha, Captain, I want spicy rabbit head!"
With several Dou Zhe providing support, dealing with a weak first-tier rabbit shouldn't be a problem.
As for the mercenaries who exclaimed in surprise at the beginning, they were simply frightened by the sudden aura of the Magical Beast.
"Strangeness..."
Shi Yang watched as his men gradually skinned the rabbit, and asked with some confusion:
"This Magical Beast is usually very timid and always hides in its cave. Why did it come to us today?"
However, Shi Yang didn't dwell on this answer, because soon, another exclamation came, it was the mercenary on lookout speaking:
"Captain, two more Magical Beast are coming! A Three-Eyed Snake and a Giant Roaring Bull!"
Snake -Magical Beast and bull-type Magical Beast are both relatively common types found in forests.
Shi Yang and his colleagues had dealt with both of these before, so they were relatively familiar with Tier 1 Magical Beast.
However, the continuous arrival of Magical Beast only intensified Shi Yang's unease.
"Damn it, we can't possibly catch Magical Beast horde, can we?"