blueteamnovel Chapter 20: Could he already be at the Dou Zong level?
Chapter 20: Could he already be at the Dou Zong level?
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
Xiao Chen walked out of his residence, the morning sunlight shining on his face.
He stretched his neck and was about to head to the mercenary group's hall when he saw Qinglin run out of the room next door.
"Young master."
Qinglin ran up to him with an excited smile on her face.
After glancing at her, Xiao Chen nodded.
Seven levels of fighting spirit.
He advanced from the third level of Dou Qi to the seventh level in just two days, a speed that was even faster than he had anticipated.
"Young master, I have already reached the seventh level of Dou Qi."
Qinglin's eyes were full of gratitude. "It's all thanks to Young Master's help. Otherwise, I would still be a useless piece of trash who can't do anything."
Qinglin lowered her head, her eyes slightly red.
From childhood to adulthood, everyone disliked her and no one respected her.
Only the young master treated her like a human being, stood up for her, helped her cultivate, and even specially refined spiritual liquid for her.
She had long remembered this kindness.
Just as he was about to speak, a system notification popped up in front of Xiao Chen's eyes.
[Trigger Quest: Go to the Stone Desert City Shop and replicate Ice Emperor Hai Bodong's Advanced Xuan-Rank Combat Skill, Xuanbing Dragon Soaring.]
[Upon completion of the mission, the host will gain full mastery of this combat technique.]
Looking at the system panel, Xiao Chen's heart stirred.
Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, one of the top ten strongest figures in the Jia Ma Empire, is a user of ice-type battle qi and was once a Dou Huang-level powerhouse.
Although his strength has been sealed by Queen Medusa and he is now only at the Dou Ling level, his fighting skills are still very valuable.
Mystic Ice Dragon Soars, a high-level Mystic-rank combat skill, possesses considerable power.
Pulling himself out of his thoughts, Xiao Chen closed the system panel.
"Young master, what are you thinking about?"
Seeing that he was lost in thought, Qinglin asked.
"It's nothing."
Qinglin nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
The two walked together toward the mercenary group's hall.
After taking a few steps, Qinglin suddenly stopped, a worried look on her face.
"Young master, I have a question for you."
"explain."
"You killed the Great Elder of the Snake-People tribe. What if Queen Medusa comes to retaliate?"
Looking at her, Xiao Chen said, "If she comes, then fight."
Qinglin was stunned.
Are you going to attack as soon as they arrive?
That's Queen Medusa, a peak Douhuang expert, unmatched in the entire Gama Empire.
How can you say that so easily, young master?
"Young master, aren't you worried?"
"What are you worried about?"
"Queen Medusa is a peak Dou Huang level expert," Qing Lin said. "What if she comes..."
"Then let her come."
Xiao Chen interrupted her, his tone indifferent.
Qinglin opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.
She looked at Xiao Chen, her eyes filled with shock.
The young master treated Queen Medusa as if she were an ordinary person, showing her no respect whatsoever.
Could it be that the young master's strength has already reached the Dou Zong level?
Qinglin pondered in his heart.
That's impossible. There are only a handful of Dou Zong level experts in the entire Dou Qi Continent. How could the young master be only fifteen or sixteen years old?
But if he wasn't a Dou Zong, why wasn't he afraid of Queen Medusa?
Unable to understand and not daring to ask, Qinglin had no choice but to keep quiet.
The two continued walking forward and soon arrived near the mercenary group's hall.
A number of mercenaries were gathered outside the hall, chatting amongst themselves in twos and threes.
"Have you heard? Xiao Chen killed the Great Elder of the Snake-People Clan."
"I heard about it. He was a five-star Dou Wang, and he was killed just like that."
"It might feel good to kill, but what about the consequences?"
"What will be the consequences?"
"Queen Medusa, she's a peak Dou Huang (Battle Emperor) level expert. Do you think she'll let it go after killing their Grand Elder?"
"That's right. Xiao Chen can just pack up and leave, but what about our Mo Tie Mercenary Group?"
"Exactly, he's caused us so much trouble, yet he doesn't seem worried at all."
The mercenaries' voices grew louder and louder, and became increasingly unpleasant.
Qinglin turned pale as she listened to those words.
She glanced at Xiao Chen and noticed that his face was expressionless.
in the hall.
Xiao Ding sat in the main seat, his face looking rather grim.
Xiao Li stood to the side, his brows furrowed.
Several mercenaries stood in front of them, talking to each other.
"Commander, I think we should kick Xiao Chen out."
"What did you say?"
A flash of anger crossed Xiao Li's eyes.
"Vice-Captain, please don't be angry," the mercenary said. "I'm doing this for the good of the mercenary group. Xiao Chen killed the Great Elder of the Snake-People Clan, and Queen Medusa will definitely seek revenge. What will we do then?"
"Exactly," another mercenary chimed in. "Our Desert Iron Mercenary Group has worked hard in Stone Desert City for years to get to where we are today. We can't let an outsider ruin everything."
"Xiao Chen is not an outsider," Xiao Ding said. "He is a member of my Xiao family, my cousin."
"Captain, we understand how you feel," the first mercenary said. "But you have to think about your brothers too. The lives of hundreds of people can't all be sacrificed because of one person."
After a moment of silence, Xiao Ding did not respond.
"Captain, please listen to our advice," the mercenary said. "Before Queen Medusa arrives, let's kick Xiao Chen out and sever ties. That way, we'll have a better explanation when she comes."
"Explain?" Xiao Li sneered. "Explain to whom? To Queen Medusa?"
"Deputy Commander..."
"Enough." Xiao Li interrupted him, "Xiao Chen is a member of the Xiao family, and no one can drive him away."
The mercenaries looked at each other, their faces showing difficulty.
"Captain..." the mercenary wanted to say something more.
"I've said enough," Xiao Ding said. "There's no need to discuss this anymore."
Seeing this, the mercenaries knew they couldn't persuade him, so they had no choice but to shut up.
Just then, Xiao Chen walked in from outside.
Qinglin followed behind him, her head down, not daring to look at the mercenaries.
The atmosphere in the hall instantly became subtle.
Several mercenaries looked at Xiao Chen with dissatisfaction and hostility in their eyes, but none of them dared to speak.
Xiao Chen glanced at them but didn't reply.
Xiao Ding stood up and walked to Xiao Chen.
"Xiao Chen, you've come at the right time," Xiao Ding said. "There's something I want to tell you."
"What is it?"
After a moment of silence, Xiao Ding seemed to be organizing his thoughts.
"Don't take what those mercenaries said to heart," Xiao Ding said. "They're all roughnecks who don't think before they speak."
"I know."
"Don't worry, no matter what happens, the Mo Tie Mercenary Group will stand by your side."
Xiao Li also came over and patted Xiao Chen on the shoulder.
"Big brother is right. We're all from the Xiao family, so we'll face anything together."
Looking at them, Xiao Chen nodded.
Several mercenaries stood aside listening to these words, their faces showing dissatisfaction.
But the two regimental commanders had already made their decision, and their objections were useless.
"You may leave."
Looking at the mercenaries, Xiao Ding spoke.
The mercenaries exchanged glances, then turned and left the hall.