People fight and become emperors in advance

Chapter 28 Green Scales
Stone desert city.

It’s not far from Mocheng.

While Chen Xiao was thinking about the areas he had lacked during the previous discussion, he used the Purple Cloud Wings to travel faster. It took him less than two hours to reach his destination.

Compared with Mocheng, Shimocheng is smaller in area and more like a small town built on a desert oasis. Looking down from a high altitude, you can see the whole thing at a glance.

Seeing this, Chen Xiao couldn't help but feel relieved.

Mo City is not big, which undoubtedly makes his search easier.

Otherwise, it would not be easy to find the girl in the vast crowd with only limited information.

After falling from a high altitude to a deserted place outside the city, Chen Xiao straightened his clothes and hair that were messed up by the hot wind, and then quickened his pace to enter Shimo City.

As soon as he stepped into the city, Chen Xiao realized that the atmosphere in Shimo City was somewhat similar to that of Qingshan Town. It was estimated that 80 to 90 percent of the people active in the city were mercenaries, large and small mercenary groups. The names of the mercenary groups outside the small courtyards were dazzling.

"Little brother, are you planning on joining a mercenary group? My Storm Mercenary Group is currently recruiting members, and the treatment is definitely the best in Stone Desert City."

Just as Chen Xiao was looking at both sides of the street, a mercenary with shifty eyes saw a stranger standing alone and immediately approached to ask.

Chen Xiao glanced at the other person's attire. It was a very common mercenary outfit, but the robe was almost patinaed. It didn't look like he was well treated.

Chen Xiao did not question nor give a direct answer.

He then asked, "How long has the Storm Mercenary Group been established in Stone Desert City?"

"Hey, you asked the right question. Although our mercenary group is a bit small, it's just bad luck. In terms of the time of establishment, there are not many in the entire Stone Desert City that are older than us. Now if you calculate carefully, it has been more than ten years."

Thinking that Chen Xiao had done it on purpose, the mercenary answered very straightforwardly.

This is not a secret, and it is the only thing that the Storm Mercenaries can be praised for.

Chen Xiao nodded slightly and finally stated his purpose.

"I'm looking for a girl named Qinglin, probably in her early teens, who's timid and self-conscious. She's alone and has no relatives. Do you know her?"

Chen Xiao had just arrived, so his understanding of Shimo City was definitely not as good as that of the mercenaries who had been here for many years.

Therefore, having this person come to the door can save Chen Xiao a lot of trouble.

Given the scale of Shimo City, and the fact that the other party has been here for many years, the probability that he knows Qinglin is very high.

"Tsk, so you're here to look for someone."

After realizing that Chen Xiao had no intention of joining the mercenary group, the other party instantly lost interest and his attitude changed, not even calling him "little brother".

He said this, waved his hand and prepared to leave, with no desire to answer any more questions.

Chen Xiao didn't care and smiled as he took out a small bag containing a hundred gold coins from his storage ring.

He had also taken on mercenary missions in Qingshan Town. One hundred gold coins was equivalent to a high-level Star Fighter-level mercenary's daily income.

Shimo City, I think the difference is not that big.

"Help me find her, and these are yours."

"Oh, it turns out to be a bounty mission. Little brother, why didn't you tell me earlier? I'll take you to see Qinglin girl right away!"

Cigarettes build bridges, wine paves the way, sex brings pleasure, money wards off disasters, and generous gifts open the back door!

The truth that applies to Blue Star still applies to the Douqi Continent.

Looking at the bag of gold coins in Chen Xiao's hand, the mercenary's expression immediately changed and he smiled very attentively.

At the same time, he extended his hand and led the way. Finding someone could replace a day of hard work, and such a good thing was simply impossible to refuse.

"Are you familiar with Qinglin?" Chen Xiao asked, following behind the mercenary.

"Not really. Little brother, you may not know, but about ten years ago, a team from Stone Desert City was attacked by snakemen. More than half of them were killed or wounded. It was a tragic day, and it left a deep impression on all of us. Qinglin was born as a result of that attack. She has the blood of both humans and snakemen. After she was born, everyone thought she would hardly live past the age of two, but fate has mercy on her. She was lucky enough to survive, breaking a tradition. That's why many mercenaries who have lived in Stone Desert City for a long time know Qinglin."

Chen Xiao nodded silently.

He knew all about Qinglin's experience. This girl, whom he had never met, had a childhood that was countless times more difficult than his.

As the descendant of human and snake people, Qinglin has had to endure the strange looks of others since childhood. This is also the fundamental reason why Qinglin has been weak in character since childhood.

"Excuse me, little brother, why are you looking for Qinglin girl..."

"I'm her distant cousin. I just recently learned of her existence, so I came here to take her away."

The mercenary did not doubt this little lie too much. If they were not really related, how could he not know Qinglin but know this name?

The mercenary nodded in realization and chuckled, "It seems Qinglin has finally made it. For these years, she has been making a living in the city on her own, but it has been very difficult. She is young, weak, and can't do heavy work. She can only run errands for various mercenary groups and serve tea and water. But even so, she is often looked down upon by some people. The little income she earns is barely enough to fill her stomach every day. Although we feel sorry for her, we don't know if we can survive tomorrow, so there is nothing we can do to help her."

The mercenary kept chattering along the way, turning left and right, and walked for several minutes before stopping in front of a dilapidated hut.

Through the slightly open wooden door, you can see a short girl in a loose grey robe washing clothes in the hut. Although she is young, her movements are very skillful.

On the wooden table behind her, there was a small bowl with two steamed buns that were obviously hard.

"Life forced her to do these things, and she became more skilled than adults."

The mercenary sighed lightly, and it was hard to tell whether he was truly pitiful or just putting on a show in front of Chen Xiao.

Chen Xiao handed the bag of gold coins to the mercenary.

The other party took it immediately, smiled happily, and returned the same way without any regrets.

Chen Xiao didn't care. He stood in front of the door for a while before walking forward and knocking gently.

"Please wait a moment~"

The girl in the room responded softly, quickly stood up and wiped the water stains on her hands, then came over and opened the door completely.

When the girl saw Chen Xiao standing at the door, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. This strange young man was much younger and more handsome than the mercenaries she usually hired.

However, being timid by nature, she did not dare to look at him too much, and was used to others speaking first, so she lowered her eyes slightly and waited for Chen Xiao to speak.

Chen Xiao organized his words and said, "I came to the edge of the desert to train. I usually need someone to help with chores. I just saw you washing clothes outside. You were very focused and serious, so I had an idea. However, I will be staying in Mocheng permanently. Are you willing to come with me?"

Chen Xiao was ready to answer the girl's questions, and was also mentally prepared to travel frequently between Mocheng and Shimocheng in the future if she refused.

However, what he never expected was that the girl's question was so simple.

She raised her head cautiously and asked timidly, "Will Qinglin be able to eat enough if I follow you to Mocheng to work?"

Chen Xiao was stunned for a moment, a gentle smile appeared on his face, and he nodded affirmatively.

"Yes, absolutely!"

Not only that, as you grow up, you will not lose to the wind, you will not lose to the rain, you will not lose to the winter snow, you will not lose to the hot summer, you will become the top powerhouse respected by 99% of the people in this world!
Chen Xiao added silently in his heart.

The girl had no idea what he was thinking. After getting the answer she was most expecting, she nodded her head repeatedly.

"Then Qinglin is willing to follow you, young master."

(End of this chapter)