NOVEL NEXT Chapter 85: Fortunately, They Are Scum
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Chapter 85: Fortunately, They Are Scum
Looking at Mu Li, who stood before her, exuding arrogance and fearlessness, Xiao Yi Xian's mind was in complete chaos.
Did you really forget what Xiao Yan did this morning?
Second rank magical beasts! Two second rank magical beasts were instantly killed by Xiao Yan! Do you really think that this group of mercenaries, who struggle to take down just one second rank magical beast, can be a match for Xiao Yan?
At this moment, Xiao Yi Xian deeply doubted whether Mu Li had hit his head while sleeping and forgotten what had happened this morning.
Otherwise, this situation was completely inexplicable.
From the very first meeting, Xiao Yi Xian had no favorable impression of this young leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group. However, she never thought he was a brainless idiot.
No, wait!
Xiao Yi Xian immediately dismissed that thought.
Mu Li definitely remembered! He absolutely remembered Xiao Yan's strength!
Otherwise, he wouldn't have just targeted her earlier, nor would he have been so eager to let Xiao Yan leave!
It was precisely because Mu Li was well aware of Xiao Yan's power—because he was deeply afraid of it—that he was unwilling, or rather, too scared to provoke Xiao Yan. He didn't even dare to ask what Xiao Yan had taken from the cave!
Judging by Xiao Yan's performance this morning, he could easily wipe them all out!
But if that was the case, then why?
Xiao Yi Xian frowned deeply, completely unable to understand.
Why was this guy suddenly acting crazy?
At this moment, the mind that Xiao Yi Xian always believed to be sharp was thrown into turmoil. She simply couldn't comprehend why Mu Li was suddenly behaving so stupidly.
While Xiao Yi Xian was racking her brain, Mu Li, on the other hand, was looking at Xiao Yan with a cold sneer, full of disdain.
Xiao Yan, oh Xiao Yan, I originally thought you were at least a righteous person, but I never expected you to lie so brazenly.
Just now, Xiao Yan had claimed that the alchemy ingredient in his hand was the only thing he took from the secret chamber. His tone was so sincere that it didn't seem like a lie at all.
But was that possible?
Mu Li knew he was despicable, but he also knew that truly righteous people did exist.
However, Mu Li would never believe that someone could be righteous to such an extreme!
Two people discovering a secret chamber, yet one of them only takes a single alchemy ingredient?
Was that even possible?
Impossible.
Thus, Mu Li immediately concluded that Xiao Yan was lying!
So why was Xiao Yan lying?
Following this train of thought and combining it with the fact that Xiao Yan's power this morning was completely inconsistent with that of a mere Dou Practitioner, the answer soon became clear.
That so-called power Xiao Yan had displayed earlier was all just a facade!
His real strength was nothing more than an ordinary Dou Practitioner, and he had only managed to kill the two Scarlet Ice Snakes instantly by using some secret pill or special technique—just to establish dominance and secure his place in the team!
Moreover, based on what Mu Li had heard, these kinds of methods put a great burden on the body and couldn't be used multiple times in a single day.
Xiao Yi Xian must have already figured this out. That's why, when Mu Li suggested letting Xiao Yan go, Xiao Yan didn't leave—because he was afraid that Xiao Yi Xian would expose this secret! If that happened, he wouldn't be able to escape at all!
So, even though he was unwilling, he had no choice but to stay!
Then, on the surface, Xiao Yan played the role of a peacemaker, trying to persuade Xiao Yi Xian to share some of her loot with him. But in reality, this was just a way to avoid handing over what he had taken!
And when Xiao Yi Xian angrily refused, she was not only targeting him, Mu Li, but also Xiao Yan, who had been trying to convince her to give up her share!
After that, Xiao Yan voluntarily handed over the Ice Spirit Flame Grass and even lied, claiming that it was the only thing he had taken from the secret chamber. His real intention was to make Mu Li take it and let him leave—so that he could still keep the other treasures in his storage ring.
Yes! That must be it! That was exactly what he was thinking!
But did he really think that was going to happen?!
Upon figuring all this out, Mu Li felt incredibly thrilled.
At this moment, he had never been more certain—his intelligence was leagues ahead of everyone else!
It's all mine! All of it!!!
The treasures in your hands, the treasures in Xiao Yi Xian's hands, and even Xiao Yi Xian herself—all of them belong to me!
With these things, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group will undoubtedly rule Qing Shan Town!!!
Imagining that glorious future, Mu Li stretched out his hand and commanded sharply,
"Go! Try not to hurt Xiao Yi Xian. As for Xiao Yan, beat him to death!"
"Eh?!"
Hearing Mu Li's order, the mercenaries exchanged uneasy glances before hesitantly looking at him.
"Young leader, Xiao Yan's strength…"
"Don't be afraid! Xiao Yan only managed to kill those two second rank magical beasts this morning because he used some secret pill or technique! And regardless of which one it was, he definitely can't use it multiple times in one day!"
Mu Li laughed maniacally and reassured the mercenaries, explaining,
"That means right now, he's just an ordinary Dou Practitioner who can be easily crushed!"
Hearing Mu Li's words, the mercenaries were stunned for a moment before excitement and arrogance appeared on their faces. Their earlier fear and hesitation vanished completely.
"You're right! The young leader is absolutely right!"
"I knew it! How could a mere Dou Practitioner possibly kill two second rank magical beasts in an instant? So he was using underhanded tricks!"
"As expected of our young leader! He saw through that guy's deception right away!"
Just as the mercenaries' morale was soaring, Xiao Yi Xian finally realized Mu Li's thought process.
Her expression became incredibly strange.
Well… how should I put this?
From a logical standpoint, Mu Li's reasoning was actually quite sound.
Unfortunately…
Xiao Yi Xian glanced at Xiao Yan from the corner of her eye.
The person beside her was no ordinary man—he was an absolute anomaly, a complete and utter oddity.
So much so that, even after witnessing it firsthand, she still found it hard to believe that someone so righteous could exist in this world.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yan's face turned completely cold as he listened to Mu Li's words and the mercenaries' reactions.
"So even when I act sincerely and hand over the treasure, it still doesn't matter, huh…"
Xiao Yan retrieved the Ice Spirit Flame Grass into his storage ring.
Seeing this, Xiao Yi Xian tactfully let go of his arm and took a step back, feeling secretly delighted that she wouldn't have to share her loot with Mu Li. At the same time, she couldn't help but feel a deep sense of pity for Mu Li and his mercenaries.
You guys… my condolences.
Xiao Yan's hand slowly rested on the Heavy Xuan Ruler. His eyes turned ice-cold.
"As expected, some people in this world simply can't be reasoned with."
Once again, black mist surged from Xiao Yan's heart.
His pitch-black pupils stared mercilessly at the laughing members of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group.
Then, in a calm voice, he said,
"Whether or not I used some so-called secret pill or technique, I swear upon my righteous path—"
"Even if I did use them…"
"My despicability still wouldn't be one ten-thousandth of yours."
A crimson light flashed in Xiao Yan's pupils.
It was the ultimate killing intent, one that could freeze even the marrow of one's bones.
Inside the ring, Yao Chen, who had been worried about protecting the Ice Spirit Flame Grass, let out a deep sigh of relief.
Phew~~~ thank goodness.
At this moment, Yao Chen felt incredibly fortunate.
Thank goodness these people… were hopeless scum.
(End of Chapter)
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