Both time-traveled characters ended up as villainous henchmen.

Chapter 123 The Azure Moon Wolf King

Day two.

He Nian had already led several capable subordinates to investigate near the valley to see if the animal-repelling powder he had sprinkled the day before had taken effect.

"Although the valley is humid, the medicinal powder is still very effective. Brother He, we can set off now."

He Nian nodded upon hearing this and, without further hesitation, quickly led his men back to the camp and called on everyone to begin their operation.

The people at Wan Yao Zhai also knew the importance of the medicine. The effects of the powder would last for about two days, so to be on the safe side, they only needed to use one day today to collect the herbs.

Before long, the entire team, led by He Nian, entered the valley.

Little Fairy Doctor glanced back at He Nian and saw that he was looking around seriously. Not wanting to disturb him, she could only keep her head down and continue on her way.

He Nian had not forgotten the resentful look Mu Li had given him back then, so he had been very careful these days.

Be wary of the other party's possible tactics.

However, several days passed, and even though they had all entered the valley, there was still no sign of anything unusual.

This made He Nian even more uneasy.

He knew that Muli would not give up so easily; the other party might be hiding somewhere in the mountains, observing from the shadows.

However, due to his mission, he couldn't abandon the others.

Of course, if Mu Li really comes looking for him, he has enough confidence to deal with the other party's underhanded tricks.

Even if he encountered a second-tier magical beast, He Nian was confident that he could fight it.

Meanwhile, after secretly observing He Nian and his group enter the valley, Mu Li and the others also sprang into action.

One group was responsible for spraying the neutralizing agent to neutralize the animal-repelling powder, while another group was responsible for the more dangerous task of attracting the animal herds.

The most ferocious magical beasts in this valley are the pack of Azure Moon Wolves.

However, although this valley is also within the territory of the Blue Moon Wolf pack, it is not the main area for the pack to forage and move around.

In addition, the entrance to the valley where He Nian and his group entered was quite far from the wolf pack's habitat. In order to prevent He Nian and his group from leaving prematurely, Mu Li had no choice but to have the mercenaries in the group risk their lives to lure the wolf pack to them.

"When the wolves rush into the valley, even if you don't die, you'll be badly injured."

Mu Li thought to himself, a wild smile spreading across his face. He could almost see He Nian being chased by the wolves and fleeing in a miserable state.

After laughing for a while, Mu Li took out the beast-repelling powder and rubbed it on his body again.

After entering the valley, He Nian and several other mercenaries were responsible for guarding the area, while the people from Wan Yao Zhai went to several confirmed medicinal herb growing areas to quickly collect medicinal herbs.

Although the valley is rich in natural energy, a careful search will surely reveal one or two rare medicinal herbs elsewhere.

But for everyone's safety, no one would leave the group alone at this time.

Even Little Fairy Doctor, who was usually most enthusiastic about finding rare medicinal herbs, suppressed her restless thoughts and obediently followed the group to collect herbs.

However, just as everyone was focused on gathering herbs, a loud wolf howl that echoed through the valley broke the silence.

He Nian's expression hardened upon hearing this. Sure enough, Mu Li couldn't help but take action.

However, if it's just the Blue Moon Wolf pack, as long as you're careful and can withstand one or two attacks from the pack, they will retreat on their own.

After all, for the Blue Moon Wolf Pack, humans are not the best prey; on the contrary, they are an extremely troublesome and formidable enemy.

Unless absolutely necessary, the wolf pack will not engage in a life-or-death struggle with the mercenary group.

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The only thing to worry about is Muli, who might stab you in the back.

"ah--!

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However, to He Nian's surprise, immediately following the howls of the Azure Moon wolves came a terrified howl that sounded somewhat familiar.

That voice—is it Muli?!

He Nian frowned, but his hands didn't stop moving. While gesturing for his men to gather, he shouted, "Don't panic, everyone! Stand in formation!"

He Nian's strong voice quickly calmed the panicked crowd, and he led his mercenaries to protect the non-combatants of Wan Yao Zhai in the center of the formation.

Just as the formation was taking shape, Muli, his clothes torn and his face filled with fear, rushed out from the direction of the valley entrance not far away.

Behind him followed several equally disheveled members of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group.

Led by Mu Li, the group rushed straight towards where He Nian and the others were.

The other members of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group recognized Mu Li, who was leading the pack and running the fastest, and exclaimed in surprise, "Isn't that the young leader? What's he doing here—"

At the same time, several mercenaries stepped forward to help Mu Li and the others, but He Nian's sudden shout made them freeze in their tracks!

"Stop! Don't move!"

He Nian had no time to pay attention to the somewhat chaotic formation around him; his eyes were fixed on Mu Li, who was rushing towards them at high speed.

More precisely, he was staring at a figure hidden in the dense forest behind Muli.

"There's no mistake, this aura belongs to a second-tier magical beast!"

The Blue Moon Wolf Pack has produced its alpha wolf!

He Nian's shout completely stunned the mercenaries around him. Without He Nian's command, they quickly regrouped and became extremely alert.

As for Mu Li, facing the threat of the second-tier Azure Moon Wolf King, this group of lowly four- or five-star fighters had no time to spare.

Of course, as long as they can maintain their formation and withstand the first few attacks from the Azure Moon Wolf Pack, they will have a chance to catch their breath. They can even bring Mu Li and the others into the formation and completely scare away the Azure Moon Wolf King.

This was the thought of most of the mercenaries in the mercenary group. Although they did not know the specific reason why Mu Li suddenly appeared here, Mu Li was, after all, a seven-star warrior. The addition of such a powerful fighter would increase everyone's chances of winning.

However, He Nian, who guessed Mu Li's true purpose, was not so optimistic.

He didn't know exactly how Muli had gotten into trouble with the second-tier Azure Moon Wolf King, but the fact that the wolf was charging straight at them now suggested that it was trying to shift the blame.

Just then, Mu Li arrived not far from He Nian and the others' formation.

A look of relief at being saved appeared on his face, and he quickened his pace.

Mu Li had no intention of joining He Nian and the others. Instead, he slightly shifted his body to the side, concealing his hand movements, and took out a packet of special powder.

This powder is the secret medicine that Muli prepared to lure the Blue Moon Wolves.

Now, he wants to shift the blame and use this opportunity to escape!

Mu Li's gaze turned cold, and he tore the medicine packet containing the secret medicine in his hand to shreds with his battle qi, about to sprinkle the powder on He Nian and the others.

Just then, a streak of cyan sword energy swept in, whipping up a gust of wind and knocking away the powder that Mu Li was about to spill!

The powder exploded prematurely, and although it didn't land on He Nian and the others, it directly triggered the outbreak of the Azure Moon Wolf pack!

Amidst the continuous, rapid howls of wolves, Mu Li glared at He Nian and hysterically shouted, "He Nian! What do you want to do! Are you going to kill me?!"

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