Chapter 111: The Desert Iron Mercenary Group
In the void above, Gu He sat on Little Gold's back, swiftly traversing the golden expanse below.
It had been two days since he left the Desert City. Gu He was now on his way to the Stone Desert City, following the route indicated on the map.
He held the map in his hand, and he could tell that he wasn't far from the Stone Desert City.
In the high sky, Gu He stood on Little Gold, releasing his soul power to survey the surroundings.
Suddenly, he raised an eyebrow and looked down.
On a sand dune below, a man was desperately fleeing. As he tumbled over the dune, he lost his footing and rolled down.
From high above, Gu He glanced at the man who had fallen from the dune, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
In the next moment, Gu He used the "Ascension Steps" and appeared beside the man. He then took out a bottle of water from his Storage Ring and gave it to the injured man.
With the help of the water, the man who had fallen into a coma opened his eyes.
He glanced at Gu He, who had suddenly appeared in front of him, and seeing no malice in him, he breathed a sigh of relief.
After a casual look at the man, Gu He took out a bottle of water from his Storage Ring and gave it to the man before preparing to leave.
Gu He never considered himself a saintly person with a compassionate heart. But in the desert, when he encountered an injured stranger, offering them some water was his bottom line. If they expected him to escort them all the way out of the desert, they would be disappointed.
"Brother..."
Seeing that Gu He was about to leave after providing water, the man was a little surprised. He hurriedly stopped Gu He, and with a pleading tone, he said, "Brother, please wait. Our mercenary group is under attack by the snake people, and we are in a life-and-death situation. I implore you to go to the Stone Desert City and ask for reinforcements!"
"Sorry, I don't have time."
Upon hearing this, Gu He didn't even look back; he simply refused calmly.
He couldn't be blamed for his indifferent nature. In this world, not everyone could go seek reinforcements. Since they had decided to come to the Tagor Desert and work as mercenaries, they should be prepared for the consequences.
"Brother!"
As Gu He walked further away, the man became increasingly anxious. Shouting at Gu He's retreating back, he said, "Brother, please help us. If our Desert Iron Mercenary Group survives this crisis, our leader will certainly reward you handsomely."
Hearing the man's cries, Gu He paused and then turned around. He walked back to the man with an elated expression.
"Desert Iron Mercenary Group? Are you part of the Desert Iron Mercenary Group from the Stone Desert City?" Looking at the man, Gu He blinked in surprise, and a hint of astonishment appeared in his dark eyes.
What a coincidence!
"Yes... Brother, have you heard of our mercenary group?" The man was somewhat unsure if Gu He's interest in their group was good or bad. In this situation, he had no choice but to press on.
Gu He asked, "Is your leader's name Xiao Ding or Xiao Li?"
Upon hearing this, the man cautiously answered, "Yes."
Seeing this, Gu He smiled slightly. It seemed like he had indeed encountered the Desert Iron Mercenary Group.
From his Storage Ring, Gu He took out a detoxification pill and handed it to the man. "Take this; it will neutralize the snake poison."
"Thank you, Brother." The man gratefully accepted the pill and swallowed it.
"Thank you, Brother!"
Taking the healing medicine from Gu He's hand, the man swallowed it as well.
Gu He then took out a small bottle of medicinal ointment from his Storage Ring and handed it to the man. He smiled and said, "This is a healing ointment. Apply it to your injuries; you should be fine. After that, take me to your mercenary team."
"What? Go there?"
Hearing this, the man was surprised and hurriedly said, "Brother, that's not possible. Our team is being besieged by the snake people, and there are eight of them. Among them, three are Nine-Star Dou Masters!"
"Little brother, it would be better if you rushed to the Stone Desert City and asked for reinforcements. Our leader and the others will come immediately. We're not far from here!" The man tried to persuade him anxiously.
"Stop talking and apply the medicine quickly. Then lead the way. I have my own assurance for doing this. Otherwise, when they bring reinforcements, your people will be wiped out," Gu He urged as he lightly kicked the man's thigh and rolled his eyes.
Hearing Gu He's words, the man looked at him suspiciously once more. Dressed in white, unblemished by dust, walking alone...
All of these factors left the man unable to figure out the true strength of the man before him.
With a wry smile, the man applied the medicinal ointment to his thigh. He then stood up with trembling legs and pointed to a dune, saying, "It's not far from there."
Gu He cast a brief glance at the sand dune and nodded slightly. He grabbed the man's arm and, with a flash, they were on top of a hill.
Gu He's gaze fell upon the desert below. In the desert, a dozen mercenaries were standing with their weapons, their backs to him. Surrounding them were eight strange-looking creatures. These creatures had human heads and bodies but had a massive
snake tail in place of legs. They hissed as they moved their tails, sending chills down anyone's spine.
"Are these the snake people of the Tagor Desert?" Gu He exclaimed in amazement as he looked at the eight male snake people. He was truly amazed. This was the first time he had ever seen such creatures since his arrival in this world.
"...Sir, they are a squad from our Desert Iron Mercenary Group. Originally, we intended to hunt magical beasts, but we were unexpectedly ambushed by these guys..." The man looked at Gu He with reverence. Gu He's speed earlier had made the man realize that this was a hidden powerhouse.
"Alright."
Nodding slightly, Gu He's gaze swept through the ten mercenaries. Eight males and two females. Upon a quick examination, he noticed that their strength was pitifully weak.
"Kill them and leave the woman!"
The leader of the snake people, with triangular pupils, cast his eyes upon one of the females. His voice was cold, hoarse, and carried a hint of lust. Snake people had a natural greed and desire for women.
Upon hearing the leader's command, the surrounding snake people immediately revealed bloodthirsty expressions. Their mouths opened slightly, and their crimson snake tongues flicked out.
"Be careful, everyone. Number Five has gone back to seek help. If we hold on for a little longer, we'll be saved!" The female mercenary in the Desert Iron Mercenary Group, a sensual woman, tightly pressed her rosy lips together and spoke in a cold tone.
Hearing her words, the other mercenaries were slightly encouraged, but the hands gripping their weapons were still sweaty. The highest-ranked members in their group were only around Seven-Star Dou Masters, while the other side had several Nine-Star Dou Masters. This disparity... Would they be able to hold out until reinforcements arrived?
"Attack!"
With a cold snort, the leader of the snake people waved his hand, and the bloodthirsty snake people immediately rushed towards the mercenaries in the center.
"Whoosh!"
Just as the snake people began their attack, a powerful pressure descended in an instant.
(End of this chapter)
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Chapter 111: The Desert Iron Mercenary Group
In the void above, Gu He sat on Little Gold's back, swiftly traversing the golden expanse below.
It had been two days since he left the Desert City. Gu He was now on his way to the Stone Desert City, following the route indicated on the map.
He held the map in his hand, and he could tell that he wasn't far from the Stone Desert City.
In the high sky, Gu He stood on Little Gold, releasing his soul power to survey the surroundings.
Suddenly, he raised an eyebrow and looked down.
On a sand dune below, a man was desperately fleeing. As he tumbled over the dune, he lost his footing and rolled down.
From high above, Gu He glanced at the man who had fallen from the dune, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
In the next moment, Gu He used the "Ascension Steps" and appeared beside the man. He then took out a bottle of water from his Storage Ring and gave it to the injured man.
With the help of the water, the man who had fallen into a coma opened his eyes.
He glanced at Gu He, who had suddenly appeared in front of him, and seeing no malice in him, he breathed a sigh of relief.
After a casual look at the man, Gu He took out a bottle of water from his Storage Ring and gave it to the man before preparing to leave.
Gu He never considered himself a saintly person with a compassionate heart. But in the desert, when he encountered an injured stranger, offering them some water was his bottom line. If they expected him to escort them all the way out of the desert, they would be disappointed.
"Brother..."
Seeing that Gu He was about to leave after providing water, the man was a little surprised. He hurriedly stopped Gu He, and with a pleading tone, he said, "Brother, please wait. Our mercenary group is under attack by the snake people, and we are in a life-and-death situation. I implore you to go to the Stone Desert City and ask for reinforcements!"
"Sorry, I don't have time."
Upon hearing this, Gu He didn't even look back; he simply refused calmly.
He couldn't be blamed for his indifferent nature. In this world, not everyone could go seek reinforcements. Since they had decided to come to the Tagor Desert and work as mercenaries, they should be prepared for the consequences.
"Brother!"
As Gu He walked further away, the man became increasingly anxious. Shouting at Gu He's retreating back, he said, "Brother, please help us. If our Desert Iron Mercenary Group survives this crisis, our leader will certainly reward you handsomely."
Hearing the man's cries, Gu He paused and then turned around. He walked back to the man with an elated expression.
"Desert Iron Mercenary Group? Are you part of the Desert Iron Mercenary Group from the Stone Desert City?" Looking at the man, Gu He blinked in surprise, and a hint of astonishment appeared in his dark eyes.
What a coincidence!
"Yes... Brother, have you heard of our mercenary group?" The man was somewhat unsure if Gu He's interest in their group was good or bad. In this situation, he had no choice but to press on.
Gu He asked, "Is your leader's name Xiao Ding or Xiao Li?"
Upon hearing this, the man cautiously answered, "Yes."
Seeing this, Gu He smiled slightly. It seemed like he had indeed encountered the Desert Iron Mercenary Group.
From his Storage Ring, Gu He took out a detoxification pill and handed it to the man. "Take this; it will neutralize the snake poison."
"Thank you, Brother." The man gratefully accepted the pill and swallowed it.
"Thank you, Brother!"
Taking the healing medicine from Gu He's hand, the man swallowed it as well.
Gu He then took out a small bottle of medicinal ointment from his Storage Ring and handed it to the man. He smiled and said, "This is a healing ointment. Apply it to your injuries; you should be fine. After that, take me to your mercenary team."
"What? Go there?"
Hearing this, the man was surprised and hurriedly said, "Brother, that's not possible. Our team is being besieged by the snake people, and there are eight of them. Among them, three are Nine-Star Dou Masters!"
"Little brother, it would be better if you rushed to the Stone Desert City and asked for reinforcements. Our leader and the others will come immediately. We're not far from here!" The man tried to persuade him anxiously.
"Stop talking and apply the medicine quickly. Then lead the way. I have my own assurance for doing this. Otherwise, when they bring reinforcements, your people will be wiped out," Gu He urged as he lightly kicked the man's thigh and rolled his eyes.
Hearing Gu He's words, the man looked at him suspiciously once more. Dressed in white, unblemished by dust, walking alone...
All of these factors left the man unable to figure out the true strength of the man before him.
With a wry smile, the man applied the medicinal ointment to his thigh. He then stood up with trembling legs and pointed to a dune, saying, "It's not far from there."
Gu He cast a brief glance at the sand dune and nodded slightly. He grabbed the man's arm and, with a flash, they were on top of a hill.
Gu He's gaze fell upon the desert below. In the desert, a dozen mercenaries were standing with their weapons, their backs to him. Surrounding them were eight strange-looking creatures. These creatures had human heads and bodies but had a massive
snake tail in place of legs. They hissed as they moved their tails, sending chills down anyone's spine.
"Are these the snake people of the Tagor Desert?" Gu He exclaimed in amazement as he looked at the eight male snake people. He was truly amazed. This was the first time he had ever seen such creatures since his arrival in this world.
"...Sir, they are a squad from our Desert Iron Mercenary Group. Originally, we intended to hunt magical beasts, but we were unexpectedly ambushed by these guys..." The man looked at Gu He with reverence. Gu He's speed earlier had made the man realize that this was a hidden powerhouse.
"Alright."
Nodding slightly, Gu He's gaze swept through the ten mercenaries. Eight males and two females. Upon a quick examination, he noticed that their strength was pitifully weak.
"Kill them and leave the woman!"
The leader of the snake people, with triangular pupils, cast his eyes upon one of the females. His voice was cold, hoarse, and carried a hint of lust. Snake people had a natural greed and desire for women.
Upon hearing the leader's command, the surrounding snake people immediately revealed bloodthirsty expressions. Their mouths opened slightly, and their crimson snake tongues flicked out.
"Be careful, everyone. Number Five has gone back to seek help. If we hold on for a little longer, we'll be saved!" The female mercenary in the Desert Iron Mercenary Group, a sensual woman, tightly pressed her rosy lips together and spoke in a cold tone.
Hearing her words, the other mercenaries were slightly encouraged, but the hands gripping their weapons were still sweaty. The highest-ranked members in their group were only around Seven-Star Dou Masters, while the other side had several Nine-Star Dou Masters. This disparity... Would they be able to hold out until reinforcements arrived?
"Attack!"
With a cold snort, the leader of the snake people waved his hand, and the bloodthirsty snake people immediately rushed towards the mercenaries in the center.
"Whoosh!"
Just as the snake people began their attack, a powerful pressure descended in an instant.
(End of this chapter)
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