Chapter 113: Deserved to Die
Qing Shan Town, inside the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's main hall.
Mu She, the leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, sat on the main seat. Beside him stood a cloaked figure, speaking in a deliberately lowered voice.
"Leader Mu She, there are only three days left until the agreed deadline. I hope you won't disappoint me."
Hearing this, sweat dripped down Mu She's forehead. He immediately stood up and cupped his fists in assurance.
"Please rest assured, my lord! Within these three days, I will definitely present Xiao Yan's corpse before you!"
"That won't be necessary. As long as you can ensure Xiao Yan's death, that will suffice." The cloaked man chuckled, then suddenly changed his tone. "However, if the deadline arrives and Xiao Yan is still alive, then not only will I take back the funding I provided, but I will also take your life. No objections, I presume?"
"Yes! This was the agreement made in advance with you, my lord! I naturally remember it well!"
Listening to the cloaked man's words—calm yet filled with killing intent—Mu She's heart pounded violently.
Just a month ago, when Mu She was pondering how to locate Xiao Yan in the Magic Beast Mountain Range, this cloaked man had suddenly appeared in the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, proposing a collaboration to eliminate Xiao Yan.
The cloaked man not only provided substantial funding, allowing Mu She to annex other mercenary groups in Qing Shan Town, but he also shared the same goal—Xiao Yan's death. With no conflict of interest between them, Mu She was naturally eager to cooperate.
However, the cloaked man had only given him a month.
If, after one month, Xiao Yan was still alive, then not just Mu She but the entire Wolf Head Mercenary Group would be erased from history—this was a promise from the cloaked man himself.
Mu She dared not refuse.
The reason was simple: this cloaked man was a Dou Ling (Dou Spirit)!
And for him to effortlessly provide such a large sum of money, his backing was undoubtedly immense—far beyond what Mu She could afford to provoke!
To outsiders, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group appeared to be thriving, and Mu She seemed to be enjoying boundless prestige.
But only Mu She himself knew that the group's current success was achieved by dancing on the edge of a blade!
This was precisely why Mu She had suddenly targeted Wan Yao Zhai earlier—if Xiao Yan was still alive when the deadline ended, regardless of what fate awaited Xiao Yan afterward, Mu She himself would be the first to die!
Such was the rule of this Dou qi continent—the strong dictated terms, and the weak could only obey!
Even the terms of the deal were inherently unequal—the cloaked man had provided funds that were trivial to him, but Mu She had to gamble with his very life!
This world was unfair.
But Mu She did not see it as a problem.
Because to the cloaked man, he was merely a weakling. Against such a strong force, he had no right to argue.
If anything, he even felt grateful—the other party could have simply ordered him to complete the task without offering anything in return. Yet, he had still provided a fortune to assist Mu She. To Mu She, this was nothing short of a gift—one he could never have dreamed of receiving!
His attack on Wan Yao Zhai was a deliberate move to force Xiao Yan out of hiding.
Although Xiao Yi Xian had laid deadly poisons inside Wan Yao Zhai, if Mu She had truly been determined to break in, there were ways to do so.
However, he had simply waited.
Because his target was not Xiao Yi Xian—it was Xiao Yan.
By holding Xiao Yi Xian hostage, he was forcing Xiao Yan to reveal himself. He had been anxiously hoping for Xiao Yan's arrival.
Otherwise, three days later, whether Xiao Yan lived or not wouldn't matter—Mu She's own head would be the first to roll!!!
This was why, after annexing other mercenary groups, Mu She had relentlessly sent men into the Magic Beast Mountain Range to track Xiao Yan. Every second was precious—Xiao Yan's death was his only chance to live!
Just then—
"Leader! Leader!"
A mercenary suddenly burst into the hall, panic evident in his expression.
"Leader! We just received word—Xiao Yan has defeated the guards at Wan Yao Zhai's entrance and has broken inside!"
He's finally here!!!
Hearing this report, Mu She slammed his chair armrest in excitement, his face brimming with joy.
Xiao Yan, oh Xiao Yan! I've been waiting for you!!!
Just as Mu She was thrilled at the prospect of fulfilling his deal with the cloaked man, the mercenary continued reporting.
"Just now, Young Leader has already taken men to Wan Yao Zhai!"
"Li'er has already gone?!"
Hearing this, Mu She's heart tightened. He immediately stepped outside while ordering the mercenary,
"Notify everyone! Except for those guarding Boss Yao, all heads to Wan Yao Zhai! We cannot let Xiao Yan escape this time!!!"
"Yes!!!"
At Mu She's command, a large force of Wolf Head Mercenary Group members followed him toward Wan Yao Zhai.
However—
Upon arrival, all they found were mercenaries sprawled unconscious at the entrance—the very men assigned to guard Wan Yao Zhai. The large doors stood wide open, evidently broken through by Xiao Yan.
But where was Xiao Yan? And where was Mu Li?
BOOM!!!
Suddenly, a massive surge of purple flames erupted from the back of Wan Yao Zhai, its overwhelming aura making Mu She's expression change drastically!
This presence! He had sensed it before!
Though he had only glimpsed it from afar back then, that violent aura had been unforgettable!
The dominator of the Magic Beast Mountain Range—
The (Amethyst / Purple Crystal) Winged Lion King!!!
As Mu She's instincts screamed at him in terror, a figure slowly emerged from Wan Yao Zhai—dragging another person behind him.
Mu She's gaze sharpened instantly.
The person stepping out—was none other than Xiao Yan!
Xiao Yan met Mu She's gaze without a word. He merely tossed the scorched figure in his hand forward.
And then—Mu She's pupils contracted sharply.
Though this person's body was burned black, their hair and clothing reduced to ashes—
Mu She immediately recognized him.
It was his one and only son—Mu Li!!!
"Xiao Yan!!!"
Mu She's eyes turned bloodshot, his entire being trembling with rage. "How dare you kill my son?!!!"
Despite Mu She's enraged roar, Xiao Yan remained indifferent. He did not mock or ridicule the grieving father.
No matter how vile Mu Li had been, he was still Mu She's son. Losing a child—feeling wrath and resentment—was natural.
But Xiao Yan did not believe he had done wrong.
It was simple.
No matter how greedy or despicable the other mercenaries were—
That night, in the cave, those mercenaries had obeyed Mu Li's orders to attack him. And yet, when danger arose, Mu Li had heartlessly abandoned his subordinates, choosing to flee alone.
Mu Li was the one who truly deserved to die!
Now, Xiao Yan had simply delivered him the fate he deserved!
He—deserved to die!!!
(End of Chapter)