In Battle Through the Heavens, lying down makes you stronger.

Chapter 157 The Mercenary Group's Response

"If the person who issued the mission had malicious intentions, why would they need to mobilize a hundred people? Keep in mind that our mercenary group only has about a hundred people in total."

"If there's any ill intent, just take action! If that's the case, then it can only mean that the other party is trying to lure us away from our base."

At this point, Xiao Yan chuckled.

"Since they've lured us away, we might as well turn the tables on them. I'd like to know how happy they'll be if they actually manage to lure us away and find a sixth-tier magical beast in the mountains!"

"What if it's not? We'll easily complete the task and earn 200,000 gold coins, wouldn't that be even better?"

"There may be danger, but if you're afraid of danger, what's the point of being a mercenary?"

Xiao Ding looked at Xiao Yan and shook his head with a smile.

"You little brat, when did you learn to be so ruthless?"

He then slowly stood up and solemnly said,

"In that case, we'll accept this task."

Then he looked at Xiao Yan,

"Xiao Yanzi, why don't you stay at the camp for now and not travel with us?"

Xiao Yan frowned.

"How can that be?" "Brothers fight tigers together. If I follow my elder brothers, they can help me out if anything happens."

"Besides, with the Lion King looking after the camp, it doesn't make much difference whether I stay or not."

Xiao Ding pondered for a moment.

He simply nodded slightly.

"Alright, in that case, Xiao Yanzi, go back and pack your things. We'll set off as soon as we're ready."

After a moment's thought, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li agreed.

He then summoned all members and explained the matter.

Although the employer mentioned the potential danger, in the mercenary line of work, who doesn't risk their life?

Therefore, upon learning of this mission...

Almost everyone in the mercenary groups was clamoring to join the team.

Given the public's outrage, Xiao Ding agreed to all their requests.

Xiao Yan immediately packed his things, preparing to set off.

With the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King protecting them, even a Dou Huang level expert would be defeated and sent away in defeat.

Furthermore, what treasures does the Mo Tie Mercenary Group possess that would warrant the attention of a Dou Huang level expert?

Therefore, all he had to do on this trip was follow his elder brother and his group, and experience the life of a mercenary.

Most importantly, he wanted to protect his older brothers along the way. With them around, they could quickly take action to resolve any danger they might encounter.

……

Inside an inn in Shimo City.

A lean man hurriedly entered a guest room.

"Second Elder! Second Elder, the Mo Tie Mercenary Group has made a move!"

Upon hearing this, the Second Elder of the Merchant Guild, who wore the character "墨" (Mo) on his chest, was overjoyed!

"Great! That's wonderful!"

He then gave instructions to the attendant beside him.

"Immediately send a message to the Third Elder of Stone Desert City, instructing them to set out and prepare an ambush. Once that group enters the desert, eliminate them immediately!"

"Yes, Second Elder!" the attendant replied.

The lean man said worriedly,

"Second Elder, if the Third Elder comes up, then the Purple Lion..."

The second elder said disdainfully.

"The Grand Elder will lead the clan's elite forces; they'll arrive tonight. By the way, where's the tall guy?"

The lean man said, slightly indignantly,

"That kid is monitoring the Mo Tie Mercenary Group's every move right now, and he sent me to deliver the message!"

The second elder waved his hand noncommittally, dismissing the lean man.

Such incidents are commonplace in the clan.

As an elder, how could he care about such sordid matters?

Now, he needs to carefully plan his actions for tonight.

……

The sun is westward.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King was sleeping by the training ground when he suddenly saw Xiao Ding, Xiao Li, and Xiao Yan leading a large group of people, gathering in the training ground in a grand manner.

Almost the entire Motie mercenary group was mobilized.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King frowned, looking at Xiao Ding with a puzzled expression.

Xiao Ding seemed to sense the Amethyst Winged Lion King's confusion, so he stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said...

"Senior Lion King, our mercenary group has suddenly received a mission with an extremely high bounty. For our safety, we need to mobilize the entire force."

"A few servants have been left at the camp to take care of your meals. As for everything else, we will need your help."

The Amethyst Winged Lion King nodded with a hint of realization and waved its paw.

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li bowed to the Amethyst Winged Lion King.

Then he led his large group away in a grand procession.

Xiao Yan, who was left at the back, suddenly moved closer to Jin Yishuang and said,

"Lion King, please be careful! Once we leave, you'll be the most valuable thing left in this mercenary group!"

They then informed the Amethyst Winged Lion King of their conjectures and some of their plans.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King rolled its eyes.

"You little brat, how dare you underestimate me?"

"When I roamed the Monster Mountain Range, you were probably still inside your ancestor's body. What haven't you seen?"

"Ahem!"

Xiao Yan coughed twice and rolled his eyes.

"What are you saying, Lion King? Since you have already made up your mind, then I'll leave everything at home to you."

After saying that, he hurriedly turned around and caught up with his eldest brother, second brother, and the others.

After watching Xiao Yan and the others leave, the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King curled its lip in disdain.

"You little brat, you dare to underestimate me?"

Then, with a gentle flick of its claws, a purple aura instantly swept across the entire training ground before it closed its eyes.

Outside the training ground,

On the far end of a tree, a person dressed in Mo family clothing was carefully observing the mercenary group's every move under the cover of dense foliage.

Suddenly, a purple streak of light flew rapidly toward him.

Before they could even see what was flying towards them.

With a 'bang',

It looked as if a watermelon had been smashed open by a violent blow.

The figure, hidden among the branches and leaves, couldn't even utter a scream.

It turned directly into a cloud of blood mist.

The red and white flowers quietly and slowly lay down along the treetops.

Amidst the steaming grass beneath the trees, a lean man leans against a tree root, resting with his eyes closed.

He was quite displeased with the guy above him who had stolen his spotlight.

"Damn it, why is it that the Second Elder's arrival makes him the primary target for surveillance?"

And he, who was the first to discover the purple lion's whereabouts, became the most inconspicuous existence, assisting that despicable guy?

Isn't it because the daughter of the neighbor of his concubine's sister's sister's cousin's cousin's daughter is the Second Elder's 102nd concubine?

What's the big deal?

What kind of world is this in the Dou Qi Continent? Seriously!

He was feeling indignant.

Suddenly I noticed a light, misty shower falling from the treetops.

The lean man looked up at the treetop, but the lush green leaves completely obscured it.

He couldn't see anything and spat in disdain.

"Pah! What kind of bastard is he? All he does is bully others by taking advantage of his power."

However, due to my mission, I cannot leave.

He simply grabbed a robe, covered his head with it, turned over, and continued to close his eyes and rest.

(End of this chapter)