BTTH: DISCIPLE CASHBACK SYSTEM

Chapter 290: The Guardians!

"Leader!"

Seeing Liu Ling appear in front of them, Cassida said with great emotion, "Leader, your Dou Qi has not yet recovered, let your brothers take the front for you."

The other mercenaries also unanimously shouted, "Yes, leader, you go rest in the back, let us buy you some time!"

On Xiao Yan's side, observing the Eldest Brother's Mercenary Group's mercenaries, who exhibited a readiness to die for their leader, he felt quite moved.

Being able to inspire such loyalty from so many mercenaries suggested that Liu Ling was a decent person. However, since they were now enemies, Xiao Yan knew he could not afford to be lenient.

With a silent sigh, Xiao Yan's aura surged, and the black ruler in his hand once again took on a fiery red hue.

"My words don't matter anymore, is that it? Everyone, stand down!" After a moment of silence, Liu Ling suddenly ordered the mercenaries behind him.

Under normal circumstances, Liu Ling would have already ordered them to charge, but with the battle nearing Dou King level, sending them would be a death sentence.

Hearing Liu Ling's command, Cassida struggled with his emotions for a moment but eventually led the mercenaries to retreat according to Liu Ling's wishes.

"I must admit, you are not only a formidable opponent but also one deserving of respect!" Xiao Yan said with a smile, genuinely admiring Liu Ling's actions.

"Is that so?" Liu Ling responded with a slight smile, "But you, who rely on someone else's soul power, are still not worthy to be my opponent."

Liu Ling was sure that the power Xiao Yan had shown was not his own but augmented by some external force. Additionally, possessing unique soul power techniques and teachings from Gu He, Liu Ling had sensed an unusual soul fluctuation in Xiao Yan that did not seem to belong to him.

Therefore, Liu Ling speculated that Xiao Yan might have temporarily enhanced his cultivation to Dou King level by leveraging someone else's soul power.

Xiao Yan, hearing this, felt a twinge of embarrassment, his face reddening slightly.

Being openly mocked by an enemy and having one's secrets laid bare would unsettle anyone.

"I've long noticed this young man's extraordinary soul power, but I didn't expect him to discern so much!" Yao Lao expressed surprise as Xiao Yan wrestled with his thoughts.

"Teacher, what should we do now?" Xiao Yan asked, somewhat flustered.

"Don't worry, he might have sensed something unusual about your soul, but he's only guessing about my presence. Just ignore whatever he says next," Yao Lao advised.

"Alright, teacher, Xiao Yan knows what to do!" Xiao Yan mentally nodded.

...

"Ha, say what you will!"

"Now that you are in such a state, stop wasting your effort. Just agree to stop opposing the Mo Tie Mercenary Group, and I can promise not to kill you."

Xiao Yan knew Liu Ling looked down on him, but still, he continued to approach Liu Ling with the demeanor of a victor.

"Do you think you've got me cornered?"

As Xiao Yan approached, Liu Ling showed no sign of panic. Instead, he quietly pulled out a jade talisman and crushed it without hesitation.

"Xiao Yan, he's sending a message to others!" Yao Lao urgently informed him before Xiao Yan noticed.

Yao Lao was very familiar with such communication talismans, though he did not expect them to be used in such a remote part of the Jia Ma Empire.

"A communication talisman, is he calling for that powerful mentor of his?" Hearing Yao Lao's warning, Xiao Yan's anxiety increased.

"Sigh... Let's hope the person coming isn't too powerful," Yao Lao sighed, then quickly added, "Xiao Yan, control this young man before anyone arrives."

"Teacher, I understand!" Xiao Yan nodded.

The next moment, Xiao Yan's steps quickened as he moved closer to Liu Ling.

At the same time, not far from the outskirts of Stone Desert City, atop a sand dune, a barefoot blonde-haired little boy walking in the sand suddenly turned pale. Swiftly, his figure flashed as he shot toward Stone Desert City. Within just a few breaths, he had arrived above the city.

Instantly, an overwhelming presence filled the hearts of everyone in the city.

People looked up in utter astonishment to see a barefoot blonde-haired little boy hovering in the sky above the Mo Tie Mercenary Group. He seemed to walk in the sky, as if he had no wings or similar aids.

"Seventh level demon beast!" exclaimed Yao Lao, thrilled, as soon as the little boy appeared.

He had never expected that in such a remote place, they could attract a beast comparable to a Dou Zong powerhouse at the seventh level.

"Teacher, are you saying this little boy is a seventh level demon beast? That's terrifying," someone said.

Overwhelmed by the boy's aura, Xiao Yan's steps halted.

...

The next moment, the blonde-haired boy who had suddenly appeared in the sky quickly moved to Liu Ling's side.

"Brother Liu, what's wrong?" asked the little boy in his childlike voice as soon as he reached Liu Ling.

"Xiao Jin, you got here quite fast, huh!" said Liu Ling as he reached out to pat the boy's head, smiling awkwardly.

More than a month ago, during a venture into the desert, Liu Ling had encountered a powerful member of the Serpent Tribe. He had been completely overpowered by the Serpent Tribesman until Xiao Jin appeared and swiftly defeated the attacker.

Since then, Liu Ling had managed to learn a few things from Xiao Jin. He discovered that his master had assigned three powerful beasts to secretly protect each of them.

Knowing that Xiao Jin had to secretly guard him all day, Liu Ling felt it was too dull for the boy.

Thus, Liu Ling suggested that Xiao Jin could have more freedom to roam closer to him instead of watching him all day.

Xiao Jin happily accepted Liu Ling's suggestion and soon gave him a communication jade token so he could be summoned in critical moments.

"This is already the second time Xiao Jin has come to help me. I wonder if my fellow disciples Yan Ran and Xian Er have experienced something similar," Liu Ling mused to himself.

(End of Chapter)

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