Full-Time Magister: You're selling soul beasts in Shanghai?

Chapter 199 The mercenary group becomes Xu Beichen's bodyguard

"The Tian Shan snow lotus that the royal family is looking for here may be several hundred years old, so it is naturally not an ordinary thing," Nan Jue said.

Mo Fan thought about it again and realized that it was indeed true.

If a treasure that is hundreds of years old can have its lifespan extended by three to five years, it is not unacceptable.

"Alright, let's get down to business. Since you've come to Tianshan for training, when do you plan to set off? Do you want to come along?" Xu Beichen asked.

"It's great to travel with fellow travelers. At least we won't have to worry about food and drink along the way, and it's less boring with so many people," Jiang Yu said with a smile.

"I have no objection," Guan Yu said.

"Captain, we just found a mercenary group and we've already made arrangements with them," Ai Jiangtu suddenly said.

"Oh, what's the big deal? You can just tell them directly," Mo Fan said casually.

"Captain, why don't you join this mercenary group too?" Nan Jue suggested.

"Following a mercenary group is indeed more convenient; it's good to have them scout ahead," Zhao Manyan said with a cunning smile.

Mo Fan's eyes lit up, and he put his arm around Zhao Manyan's shoulder, saying, "Your idea is too wicked, but I like it."

"Let's go together then," Xu Beichen agreed after thinking for a moment.

The location of the seven-hundred-year-old Tianshan Snow Lotus is known only to the two Hunter Kings. No matter how fast the Golden Sacred Dragon is, it is impossible to find a single Tianshan Snow Lotus in this vast Tianshan Mountains.

"Great!" Jiang Yu jumped up excitedly, knowing he wouldn't have to worry about food and drink for the rest of the journey.

Mo Fan and Zhao Manyan have been with the captain for so long, their cultivation levels must be far ahead of theirs.

"Since you're planning to act together, I'll take you to see the vice-captain of this mercenary group tomorrow," Ai Jiangtu said.

The next day.

Early in the morning, Ai Jiangtu led everyone into the ninth squad of the mercenary group.

The mercenary group's vice-leader was a woman of Indian descent, with dark skin, a large nose, and an aura of athleticism, as well as a wildness like that of a mother leopard.

Kuma first glanced at everyone, then his gaze settled on Lingling and Hyotei.

Kuma's face showed some displeasure. At this age, he probably hasn't awakened his magic yet, has he?

"Don't worry, we'll take care of their safety ourselves. It won't affect the mercenary group's progress," Ai Jiangtu said.

Upon hearing this, Kuma's expression softened slightly. He then took a few steps forward and carefully examined Xu Beichen.

"Are you Xu Beichen?" Kuma asked, frowning.

Xu Beichen did not deny it, and immediately admitted, "That's right, what's the problem?"

Upon seeing Xu Beichen directly admit his identity, Kuma was startled, then looked puzzled:

"Someone as important as you is interested in the Tianshan snow lotus?"

Xu Beichen's status was already lower than that of a forbidden spell mage, and even slightly higher, since even forbidden spell mages needed to curry favor with him.

Kuma couldn't understand why a big shot like Xu Beichen, even if interested in the Tianshan Snow Lotus, would need to come to Tianshan in person.

"No one would complain about having too many treasures like the Tianshan Snow Lotus," Xu Beichen said calmly.

Kumar was speechless. Didn't those words mean that he was determined to win?

If their mercenary group didn't manage to get their hands on the Tianshan Snow Lotus, then this trip would have been a complete waste.

But Kuma really didn't have much confidence in competing with Xu Beichen, and he didn't dare to offend Xu Beichen either.

So now she's hesitant, wondering if it's still necessary to go to Tianshan.

"Excuse me, I need to contact the leader first." Kuma couldn't make up his mind, but ultimately decided to contact the leader first.

Although the Mailong Mercenary Group is one of the top mercenary groups in Asia, they dare not offend a big shot like Xu Beichen.

Xu Beichen could wipe out the Mailong Mercenary Group without even lifting a finger; a single word from him would attract many high-ranking mages to serve him.

Compared to the Riden royal family, Xu Beichen is clearly someone he cannot afford to offend.

Seeing Kuma leave in a panic, Ai Jiangtu's lips twitched, and he said helplessly, "Now that she knows the captain's identity, she may have to cancel this trip."

"If the Mailong Mercenary Group had even a shred of self-awareness, they wouldn't dare to compete with Brother Xu for the Tianshan Snow Lotus," Zhao Manyan said with a smile.

The Zhao family was one of the first to recognize Xu Beichen's potential, and since Zhao Yuzheng recovered, the Zhao family's wealth empire has grown stronger and stronger.

"If they really have withdrawn, then we'll have to go ourselves," Nan Jue said.

Given the current situation, leaving is the best decision for the Mairon Mercenary Group.

After a long while, Kuma finally returned to the group and went straight to Xu Beichen, bowing and scraping, saying, "Mr. Xu, the Mailong Mercenary Group will be responsible for protecting your safety along the way."

Everyone present was stunned by these words.

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Xu Beichen frowned and said calmly, "I'm not going to pay you to risk your lives for me."

"No need for adults to spend money, this was specially arranged by the leader," Kuma quickly said.

"Aren't you supposed to retrieve the Tian Shan Snow Lotus for the Riden royal family?" Jiang Yu asked.

"The commander has unilaterally rejected the commission from the Riden royal family and will now escort you throughout the entire process."

Kuma adopted a very humble attitude, so much so that Xu Beichen could easily subdue him with a mere wave of his hand.

But Xu Beichen wasn't interested in women with that skin color.

Everyone looked shocked. It turned out that having a high enough status and position really did allow one to do whatever one wanted.

Xu Beichen chuckled. There's no such thing as a free lunch; everything that's free actually comes with a hidden price tag.

The leader of the Mailong Mercenary Group went to such lengths simply to befriend him in exchange for an opportunity to improve his cultivation.

"I have only one request: keep your men in check, or you'll face the consequences," Xu Beichen said calmly.

Xu Beichen knew very well what mercenaries were like; Gu Yuena, Xue Di, and Bing Di were all stunningly beautiful.

If anyone has any ideas, then they've snagged a train ticket straight to hell.

Kuma felt a chill run down his spine and instantly understood Xu Beichen's meaning, secretly resolving to keep that group in check.

If they offended Xu Beichen, the entire Mailong Mercenary Group would probably be unable to withstand his wrath.

"Mr. Xu, I'll find a new squad to protect your safety," Kuma said.

"No need. You can just scout the way as you see fit. We'll be a separate team," Xu Beichen said.

"Okay then." Kuma nodded.

After Kuma finished giving instructions to the squad leaders, the Mairon Mercenary Group began to prepare for departure.

The Tianshan Grand Canyon is not nearby; you need to go around several low-altitude mountain ranges at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains to reach a desert area.

Compared to those teams that set off much earlier, the Mairon Mercenary Group was relatively slow.

Other teams have at most a dozen or twenty people, but the Mailong Mercenary Group has more than a hundred!

(End of this chapter)