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Chapter 594, Chapter 593: After the Battle

With a single strike, Mo Ran vanished from the arena, and the ruler-shaped beam of light disappeared as well. It was as if that beam of light had simply erased Mo Ran from this world. And in fact, it seemed that was indeed the case. Under that beam of light, even someone as powerful as a Great Dou Master as Mo Ran had no way to withstand it.

Everyone present, whether from the Sand Mercenary Group, the Desert Iron Mercenary Group, or even Xiao Wu, remained completely silent at this moment. The former two were utterly stunned by the terrifying combat technique Jing Chen unleashed at the end. Xiao Wu, on the other hand, simply stood aside, quietly observing the person standing in the arena. At least for this moment, it was his time alone.

Jing Chen's gaze was still fixed on the spot where Mo Ran had been swallowed by the ruler's light. He took a deep breath, slowly exhaled, and slung the Xuan Heavy Ruler directly onto his back. He turned around and stared intently at the remaining mercenaries of the Sand Mercenary Group.

Suddenly locked onto by a beam of light, the members of the Sand Mercenary Group mechanically turned their heads, only to see a pair of blood-red, six-pointed star eyes. The undisguised killing intent in those eyes terrified the remaining mercenaries of the Sand Mercenary Group. Without exception, the remaining mercenaries covered their faces, knelt on the ground, and wept, begging Jing Chen to spare them.

The members of the Desert Iron Mercenary Group stood silently to the side, looking at the Sand Mercenary Group as if they were already dead. Before Jing Chen arrived, this group had been extremely arrogant. They seemed to want to devour the Desert Iron Mercenary Group alive. But now, the positions of both sides had completely reversed. The Sand Mercenary Group was treating them the same way they had treated them before.

Beside them, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li remained silent, simply watching the figure. How to deal with these people was not their decision, nor could they influence Jing Chen's thinking. However, anyone with a modicum of sense knew that the Sand Mercenary Group's fate was unlikely to be good.

"Xiao Wu, call them back." Jing Chen lowered his blood-red eyes and said gently to Xiao Wu beside him.

Xiao Wu nodded slightly, then closed her eyes briefly before opening them again. Almost the instant Xiao Wu opened her eyes, dozens of figures appeared behind Jing Chen. Those figures were Ning Rongrong and her group, who had just gone out to seal off the area.

Xiao Wu slowly walked to Jing Chen's side, then turned to look at the group of Sand Mercenary Group members who were still kneeling and begging for mercy, and asked softly, "Brother, what do you plan to do with these people?"

Jing Chen merely glanced at the group of people, then looked at Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, and said, "They're yours to deal with. You can vent your frustrations or torture them if you want, but ultimately, I don't want to see them anymore. Do you understand what I mean?"

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li realized that this was meant for them to vent their anger themselves.

Xiao Ding nodded: "Don't worry, Brother Chen, we understand what you mean. Did you hear that, brothers? All the grievances, hurts, and resentment we've suffered lately can now be vented! Don't hold back, go!"

Upon hearing Xiao Ding's voice, the mercenaries of the Mo Tie Mercenary Group immediately roared and walked step by step toward the group of Sand Mercenaries.

Seemingly sensing a trace of battle aura, Jing Chen merely glanced back, and the group of Sand Mercenaries trembled instantly, their battle aura vanishing with that single glance.

"Get your facts straight. You're nothing but prisoners now. How dare you even think of resisting?" Jing Chen's voice was icy cold and devoid of any emotion, like a demon from hell, condemning everyone to death.

"Cripple them before venting your anger, and remember to clean up the mess thoroughly," Jing Chen said, turning his head to look at the group of people walking towards the Sand Mercenary Group.

Then he said to Xiao Wu, "Thank you, you can go back now, you've worked hard."

Xiao Wu shook her head, reached out her delicate hands, and gently tidied Jing Chen's hair, saying, "It's alright. If you need our help next time, just call us, like today. We'll head back now. Take good care of yourself here."

Jing Chen nodded slightly, and the women behind him disappeared one by one. Only after Xiao Wu beside him disappeared did he take a deep breath and walk up to Xiao Ding and Xiao Li.

"Brother Chen, we are deeply grateful. If you ever need our help in the future, just say the word, and we will go through fire and water for you without hesitation!" Xiao Li watched Jing Chen walk towards them, and quickly used his spear to support himself, barely managing to stand in front of Jing Chen.

"Come on, you should just go cool off somewhere else." Jing Chen rolled her eyes helplessly, then looked at Xiao Ding.

Xiao Li smiled helplessly, but didn't take Jing Chen's words to heart, and slowly sat down. Jing Chen looked at Xiao Ding and said, "Let's go, let's talk somewhere else."

In the spacious hall, Jing Chen and his group sat, while the rest of the Mo Tie Mercenary Group busied themselves cleaning up the headquarters, which had been left in a mess. Occasionally, one or two mercenaries would pass by, and without exception, they would cast a look of awe at the young man chatting and laughing with the two leaders.

The fear they had felt earlier due to Jing Chen's terrifying strength had completely vanished. They were all seasoned veterans, their nerves far stronger than the average person. Besides, Mo Ran was a member of the Mo Tie Mercenary Group, their enemy; there was no need to pity that scoundrel. They knew perfectly well that if Jing Chen hadn't arrived in time, Mo Ran would have shown no mercy in slaughtering their brothers!

He picked up the steaming teacup on the table and glanced at the mercenaries busily cleaning the headquarters. Beside him sat the former Ice Emperor, Hai Bodong. However, Hai Bodong's face still wore that indifferent expression. Even now, Hai Bodong showed no friendly smile to Xiao Ding and his companion because of Jing Chen.

"Mr. Hai is my friend. Although he has a somewhat eccentric temper, he is a true strongman." Looking at Hai Bodong, who had remained silent since entering the room, Jing Chen shook his head helplessly.

Xiao Ding smiled and nodded, his gaze subtly sweeping over Hai Bodong. A vague feeling told Xiao Ding that this seemingly frail and hunched old man concealed an almost terrifying energy.

"Hehe, the strong naturally have the temperament of the strong, otherwise how can they show their personality?" Xiao Ding chuckled and said jokingly.

Jing Chen smiled, inquired about Xiao Li's injuries, then slowly put down his teacup. Staring into Xiao Ding's eyes, he asked, "It's time to tell me what happened. Why did the Sand Mercenary Group suddenly have so many powerful members? And where is Qing Lin?"

(End of this chapter)