READ NOVEL FREE Chapter 112: Chapter 112: Excessive Guilt
In the town of Qingshan, within the main hall of the Wolf Head Mercenary Company.
Mu She, the leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Company, sat at the main seat, while a person in a cloak stood beside him. The cloaked figure deliberately lowered their voice as they spoke to Mu She.
"Captain Mu She, there are only three days left until the agreed deadline. I hope you won't disappoint me."
Upon hearing these words, Mu She couldn't help but break into a cold sweat on his forehead. He immediately stood up and assured the cloaked person with a respectful fist salute.
"Please rest assured! Within these three days, I will definitely bring Xiao Yan's corpse before you!"
"No need to go to such trouble. As long as you can truly ensure Xiao Yan's demise," the cloaked person chuckled, then changed the tone of the conversation, "But if the agreed time comes and Xiao Yan is still alive, not only will I retract the funds that supported you before, but I will also take your life. Is that acceptable?"
"Yes! This was an agreement made in advance with you, sir! I certainly remember!"
Hearing the cloaked person's seemingly calm words that were filled with a murderous intent, Mu She's heart began to beat rapidly.
Just a month ago, while Mu She was contemplating how to find Xiao Yan within the Magic Beast Mountain Range, this cloaked person suddenly infiltrated the Wolf Head Mercenary Company. They claimed to cooperate with Mu She to kill Xiao Yan.
Subsequently, the cloaked person not only provided a large sum of money, allowing Mu She to absorb other mercenary groups in Qingshan Town, but their goals aligned – both aimed to end Xiao Yan's life. There was no conflict between them, and Mu She was naturally happy to collaborate with the cloaked person.
However, the cloaked person gave him only one month's time.
If, after a month, Xiao Yan was still alive, not only Mu She but the entire Wolf Head Mercenary Company would vanish from Qingshan Town's history. This was the cloaked person's explicit statement.
Mu She dared not disobey this.
The reason was simple – this cloaked person was a Dou Ling (Battle Spirit, 5th Level)!
Moreover, effortlessly providing such a large sum of money indicated a significantly powerful backing. It was an influence that Mu She couldn't afford to provoke.
Although the Wolf Head Mercenary Company appeared prosperous now, outsiders thought of Mu She, the leader, as a figure of great prestige. However, Mu She himself knew that the group's current prosperity was achieved by dancing on the edge of a knife with his own head!
This was also why Mu She suddenly acted against the Myriad Medicines Hall a while ago. If, by the end of the agreed time with the cloaked person, Xiao Yan was still alive, regardless of what would happen to Xiao Yan afterward, Mu She himself would be in serious trouble.
This was the rule of the weak being preyed upon by the strong on this Dou Qi continent. The strong dictated, and the weak obeyed.
Even the conditions exchanged between the two sides were not equal. The cloaked person provided insignificant funds, but what Mu She would have to pay was his own life!
This world was just that unfair.
Yet, Mu She didn't see this as a problem.
Because, in the eyes of the cloaked person, he was the weaker party. Facing this strong individual, he had no qualifications to argue.
It was even more accurate to say that the cloaked person could easily force him to fulfill their objectives without any effort. Still, they provided a significant amount of funds to help Mu She – a gift that Mu She didn't dare to imagine!
His previous action against the Myriad Medicines Hall was also a way to force Xiao Yan to reveal himself. Although Xiao Yan had been poisoned by Xiao Yixian in the Myriad Medicines Hall, if Mu She truly pushed his way in, he wouldn't be entirely helpless.
However, Mu She simply waited quietly.
Because his goal wasn't Xiao Yixian, but Xiao Yan.
He used the tactic of besieging Xiao Yixian to force Xiao Yan to appear as soon as possible. He also hoped for Xiao Yan to show up sooner.
Otherwise, if three days passed and Xiao Yan was still missing, not to mention what would happen to Xiao Yan, Mu She's head would be on the chopping block!
And that was why Mu She dispatched mercenaries to the Magic Beast Mountain Range after absorbing other mercenary groups. For the sake of his own life, every second counted.
In his eyes, Xiao Yan was a life-saving elixir!
"Captain! Captain!"
At this moment, a mercenary suddenly burst into the hall, looking flustered as they reported to Mu She.
"Captain! We just received news that Xiao Yan has defeated the guards at the entrance of the Myriad Medicines Hall and entered the compound!"
Finally, the moment arrived!
Upon hearing the report from his subordinate, Mu She slapped the table and stood up abruptly, a wild joy evident on his face.
Xiao Yan, oh Xiao Yan! I've been waiting for you!
Just as Mu She felt excited about being able to fulfill the cloaked person's demands and thus secure his own life, the team member reported again.
"Just now, the Deputy Captain has led the team to the Myriad Medicines Hall!"
"Li Er has already gone over?!"
Hearing this, Mu She's heart tightened, and he immediately walked towards the door. At the same time, he commanded the mercenary.
"Notify the others, except for the mercenaries watching over Manager Yao, everyone else should go to the Myriad Medicines Hall! This time, we absolutely cannot let Xiao Yan escape!"
"Understood!"
Following Mu She's orders, a large number of Wolf Head Mercenary Company members hurriedly followed him to the Myriad Medicines Hall.
However, upon arriving at the Myriad Medicines Hall, Mu She only saw the mercenaries who had been ordered to guard the place lying on the ground. The gates of the Myriad Medicines Hall were wide open, likely due to Xiao Yan's entry.
So, where was Xiao Yan? And where did Li Er go?
Boom!
Suddenly, a raging purple flame soared from behind the Myriad Medicines Hall, and the aura it carried caused Mu She's expression to drastically change!
This aura! He had felt it before!
Although he had only observed it from a distance, the wild energy was unforgettable to Mu She!
The ruler of the Magic Beast Mountain Range, the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King!
Just as Mu She's trembling heart was reacting instinctively, a figure slowly walked out from the Myriad Medicines Hall, dragging another person with them.
Mu She stared closely, and his expression suddenly froze.
The person walking out from the Myriad Medicines Hall was his target, Xiao Yan!
Upon seeing Mu She, Xiao Yan didn't utter another word. He simply threw the person he was dragging – a person who had been burned black by the purple fire – directly in front of Mu She.
Then, Mu She's pupils suddenly contracted.
Although the person's body was as black as coal, their hair and clothes burnt to ashes, Mu She recognized them at a glance. It was his only son, Mu Li!
"Xiao Yan!"
Mu She's eyes were bloodshot as he glared at Xiao Yan. "You dared to kill my son?!"
Although Mu Li had disappointed Mu She in many ways, he was still his only son. The only one!
In the face of Mu Li's enraged shout, Xiao Yan's expression remained calm. He didn't mock the infuriated Mu She.
No matter how despicable the other members of the Wolf Head Mercenary Company were, no matter how vile they were.
That night, in the cave, when those members under Deputy Captain Mu Li's command attacked him, Mu Li himself didn't hesitate to abandon those who believed in him and survive alone.
Mu Li was the one who deserved to die the most!
Now, all Xiao Yan did was ensure that Mu Li received what he deserved!
His death was just retribution!
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