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Tager Desert, Stone Desert City.
Ever since Xiao Yan severely injured the Sand Mercenary Group, the Mo Tie Mercenary Group's development was unhindered, gradually becoming the most powerful mercenary group in Stone Desert City.
Xiao Ding and Xiao Li also became influential figures in the city.
At the entrance of the Mo Tie Mercenary Group's headquarters, which was not luxuriously decorated but grand, a person completely enveloped in a black robe slowly walked over.
His eyes were as deep as the cosmos, mysterious and profound. Two mercenaries guarding the entrance stopped him:
"Stop, what are you here for?"
"Is this the Mo Tie Mercenary Group? Are Xiao Ding and Xiao Li here? I'm here to post a mission," the black-robed person replied.
The two mercenaries guarding the entrance exchanged glances. Although they had some reservations about the visitor calling their leaders by name, they still politely said:
"Both Leaders are currently at the headquarters. Please wait a moment, honored guest. We will go in and inform them."
The mercenary who went to inform them quickly came out and led the black-robed person inside.
They arrived at the reception hall and saw Xiao Li, whose face held a hint of ruthlessness, and Xiao Ding, who exuded a gentle and refined aura.
Seeing the person in a black robe, with their face completely covered, Xiao Ding frowned slightly. Commissions from people who concealed their identities were their least favorite kind, as they often involved significant trouble behind the scenes.
Xiao Li said directly, "Who are you, sir? Can you show your true face? In our line of work, many people have been scammed by clients who hide their identities. If you insist on not revealing your true appearance, the commission fee will be significantly higher than normal."
"This face..." The black-robed person chuckled lightly, pulling down the hood that covered most of his face, revealing a handsome countenance underneath.
"My name is Yun Meng. I am the disciple of Yun Shan, the previous Old Sect Leader of the Yunlan Sect, and Yun Yun's junior brother."
"Yunlan Sect..." Xiao Ding's eyebrows twitched, revealing a look of surprise. "What would someone from the Yunlan Sect want with us?"
Yun Meng smiled, "You've already heard about what happened on Cloud Mist Mountain, haven't you?"
"Uh, which incident are you referring to?"
"The matter between my senior sister and your younger brother."
Xiao Li rubbed the back of his head, revealing a slightly awkward smile, "So, what do you mean...?"
"Here, I have a Dou Technique that my senior sister sent for Xiao Yan. It needs to be escorted to the Black-Corner Region... This mission, will you accept it or not?" Yun Meng's face held a faint smile.
"Dou Technique? What grade?"
"My senior sister specifically asked me to come, so do you think it would be a low-grade item? It's a low-tier Earth-grade... However, this Dou Technique's origin is not entirely legitimate, so you need to be careful when using it. No one should be left alive."
Earth-grade... Such a high-grade Dou Technique made Xiao Li's breathing quicken slightly. He said without hesitation, "Accept, definitely accept!"
Saying that, he looked at Xiao Ding, who also nodded slightly, "It just so happens that I also want to see Xiao Yanzi. I miss him quite a bit."
He continued to ask, "Is the three-year agreement between my younger brother and your Old Sect Leader real?"
Yun Meng responded, "It's real. Otherwise, senior sister wouldn't be so worried. She even specially prepared an Earth-grade Dou Technique for this, which took a lot of effort.
"The Black-Corner Region is far away and very dangerous. I hope you can dispatch the elites of your group to accompany me to Jia Nan Academy."
Xiao Ding nodded, "I'll make arrangements, explain things after we leave, and then my second brother and I will accompany you."
...
A majestic eagle descended from high in the sky, landing on the road several hundred meters outside Peace Town.
Xiao Yan jumped off the eagle's back, unfolded the map in his hand, and looked at the road signs:
"Ahead is the controlled area of Jia Nan Academy, right? I hope there really is a Heavenly Flame there."
Yao Chen chuckled, "Do your best, and leave the rest to fate. There's no better way."
He walked towards Peace Town and was stopped by the law enforcement team at the entrance. When he stated his student identity and gave his name, the instructor who was about to check the student roster to verify his words paused.
"Xiao Yan? Your name is Xiao Yan?" The instructor's tone was a bit strange.
He put away the roster. Why would he need to verify it now? This name was practically famous!
The members of the law enforcement team also changed their expressions, and their gazes became unfriendly.
Xiao Yan was a bit confused. The person who had become more amiable after he stated his student identity, why did he suddenly show hostility again?
Moreover, the malice in their gazes seemed even greater than the malice directed at other people from the Black-Corner Region!
Xiao Yan involuntarily took a step back, a hint of vigilance flashing in his eyes.
The Gale Eagle perched on his shoulder remained still and unmoving, but its eyes held a hint of amusement.
"So you are Young Master Xiao Yan..." Among the students, one person, whose aura was a notch stronger than the others, revealed a smile.
He glanced at a person beside him, who then said to the on-duty instructor, "Instructor, I suddenly remembered I have something to do and would like to request half a day off."
The leading instructor understood that he wanted to go back and inform the students in the academy. He smiled knowingly and nodded, "Go on, go on."
Xiao Yan felt a chill down his spine as he looked at these senior students who were smiling kindly at him.
"Uh, my name is indeed Xiao Yan, but I'm not some young master... Is there a problem?"
"You're from Wu Tan City in the Jia Ma Empire?"
"Yes."
"Then it's you, Young Master Xiao Yan. Meeting you truly makes me happy. We've been looking forward to your arrival, and you're finally here."
Xiao Yan felt utterly bewildered. He could sense their malice towards him, but it was different from the malice of people in the Black-Corner Region. It was somewhat similar to how Xiao Ning used to glare at him.
"How about we have a spar?"
Hearing this suggestion, Xiao Yan smiled. He suddenly understood. This person might be Xiao Meng's suitor. In Jia Nan Academy, only Xiao Meng would call him that, and since this person also called him that, it must be related to Xiao Meng.
Alas, indeed, beauty is a source of trouble... I haven't even arrived at the academy yet, and someone is already treating me as a rival in love and looking for trouble.
He naturally welcomed such a challenge. He gripped the handle of the ancient ruler on his back and replied, "Since Senior Student invites me, then I can't refuse..."
Before he could finish speaking, the on-duty instructor of the law enforcement team interrupted, "Alright, whatever issues you have, resolve them back at the academy. This is Peace Town, don't let outsiders laugh at us."
"Then let's listen to the instructor. Come with me, I'll take you to the academy." This student's goal was not actually to fight Xiao Yan; he was stalling for time, allowing the person who had just gone back enough time to spread the news.
"Xiao Yanzi, these students are looking at you very strangely. You need to be careful."
Xiao Yan confidently replied, "No worries, they're just some challengers."
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