"How do you know what I'm thinking?"
Ling Ying disagreed with Xiao Yan's words, but he was puzzled. He hadn't said anything, yet Xiao Yan seemed to see right through him.
"I forgot to tell you, I can hear your thoughts. So, don't let your imagination run wild. If I mistake you for an enemy, only one of us will survive."
Xiao Yan smiled, but his words sent a chill down Ling Ying's spine.
[He can actually hear my thoughts?]
[No, I can't let my imagination run wild. Should I leave?]
[No, I can't let my imagination run wild. I'm a Dou Zun. Even if a real fight breaks out, he might not be able to defeat me.]
[Will my thoughts be heard again?]
Although she knew Xiao Yan could hear her thoughts, how could she possibly control them?
"A Dou Zun is indeed a powerful figure. Even in Zhongzhou, if the Ancient Clan doesn't show up, he's more than capable of dominating the region."
"However, you must consider carefully. Given Xun'er and my relationship, if you become my enemy, you'll definitely not be able to return to the Ancient Clan."
"Other travelers could appear at any time. If you encounter them, you'll also be in danger of perishing. On the contrary, joining our collective is different."
"I can give you a life simulation opportunity every month, allowing you to foresee your own death and avoid the danger of death."
"Also, you can share the system store with us. In our collective, as long as you work hard, you will definitely become stronger."
"Also, I'll provide you with shelter. Think about it carefully!"
"Other travelers aren't as easy to talk to as I am, and they won't offer you such generous conditions."
Xiao Yan was so naive that he almost believed his own words.
However, he hadn't lied to him. They were indeed a collective now, with a shared system store.
After the mercenary system was integrated into his own Infinite Plunder system, points could be earned not only by completing missions.
Points could also be earned by increasing reputation, which could be used to purchase items in the store.
In the future, there will undoubtedly be more ways to earn points.
Therefore, his words weren't empty talk.
As long as he worked hard, he could become stronger, just as hard work could bring him wealth!
All the other party had to pay was a single system. Trading one system for the power of multiple systems was a surefire win.
"This... I understand concentrating resources on one person, but why does that person have to be you?"
"Don't I, a dignified Dou Zun, have the ability to grasp it?"
Ling Ying was tempted, but he hoped it would be him, not Xiao Yan, who would become stronger first.
"Excellent question!"
"Since you've asked this question, it means you agree with my point of view."
"In that case, I need to explain it to you."
"First, I'm the protagonist of this world. Is that okay with you?"
"Second, those time travelers will definitely target me. Only if I become stronger can I kill the invaders, plunder their resources and cheat codes, and strengthen our collective."
"Third, I, Xiao Yan, am a man of great loyalty. You can ask Hai Bodong; he knows this all too well. If you follow me, I'll never treat you unfairly."
"Fourth, I'm also stronger than you. Don't think your Dou Zun status is impressive and that I can easily control you."
...
"Finally, and most importantly, these resources and cheat codes are far too complex to grasp."
Xiao Yan rattled off dozens of reasons in a single breath, leaving Ling Ying stunned.
[This... actually makes sense.]
[But is he really stronger than me?]
[If he were so strong, why would he stay in the Jia Ma Empire?]
Although Ling Ying felt he had some truth in his words, she still harbored some doubts.
"Come outside. I'll challenge you to a few moves and show you if I, Xiao Yan, can truly lead you."
Xiao Yan said, pulling Ling Ying outside. Then, a glint of eerie white flame flashed in his eyes, and an ancient, time-honored aura slowly reawakened.
"Wait, since this is a sparring match between us, don't let Yao Lao take over!"
Ling Ying, sensing this aura, immediately stopped him.
"That's wrong. It seems you don't understand what I said before."
"What do you mean by concentrating all the resources and the cheat code on me alone?"
"In other words, I can use all these things. Yao Lao's power is part of my resources, so why can't I?"
"Ling Ying, you have to understand that the world has changed. Your old-fashioned thinking must change."
"As the old saying goes, 'You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing your child.' If you can't even sacrifice a single system, how can you ever advance to a higher level?"
Xiao Yan sighed, his aura slowly receding. His gaze towards Ling Ying deepened with disappointment.
"..." Ling Ying.
He had clearly sensed the aura emanating from Xiao Yan just now. He was definitely superior to
him. If a fight broke out, he would be no match.
Could this be the result of others concentrating their resources and cheat codes on him?
After all, the original Yao Lao, in his substitute mode, was only comparable to a Dou Huang, and could never possibly compete with a Dou Zun.
Should he hand over his cheat code?
If he surrendered his cheat code, demonstrating his loyalty and joining the larger collective, then when Xiao Yan became an Emperor, his status would be equal to his, wouldn't it?
Besides, giving up one system while sharing the power of multiple systems was a win-win situation no matter how he looked at it.
It was much better than searching the world for treasures.
"I can give you my cheat code, but you must promise to take me with you when you help me become an Emperor and travel to the Great Thousand Worlds."
Ling Ying pondered for a long time, then slowly nodded.
"Of course, welcome to join our group."
"I believe that with you joining us, our journey to becoming stronger together will be much smoother."
"Douluo Saint and Douluo Emperor await us in the near future. As long as you work hard, these realms will be easily attainable."
Xiao Yan smiled, painting a huge picture.
"Welcome, Elder Ling, to our group."
"Originally, it was the two of us, one openly and one secretly, who accompanied Xiao Yan to the Yunlan Sect, and it seems this time will be no exception."
After Ling Ying agreed to join the group, Xiao Ding, Xiao Li, and Hai Bodong emerged one after another, smiling.
They had indeed not noticed Ling Ying's infiltration, but Xiao Yan had notified them through the mercenary group's real-time communication function.
"Hai Bodong, Xiao Ding, Xiao Li?"
"You all traveled through time as well?"
Ling Ying asked, looking at the three.
"Yes, we're all from the same hometown. Let's work together and become stronger together!"
Hai Bodong nodded.
"The leader of the Motie Mercenary Group, Xiao Yan, invites you to join his mercenary group. Do you agree?"
Xiao Yan invited Ling Ying to join the group. As long as Ling Ying joined the mercenary group, she would be unable to escape.
"What is this?"
Ling Ying looked at Xiao Yan's invitation with a hint of confusion on her face.
"This is our big group."
"Once we join the mercenary group, we are a family,"
Xiao Yan said with a smile.
Seeing this, Ling Ying agreed to Xiao Yan's invitation.
At the same time, all his information was exposed to Xiao Yan and others.
[Name: Ling Ying.]
[Position: Ordinary Member.]
[Cultivation: Dou Zun 1 Star.]
[Constitution: None.]
[Loyalty: 60.]
[Gold Finger: Strongest Treasure Chest System LV2.]
...
In-group announcement:
"Ding, @All members, welcome new member, Ling Ying, to the mercenary group."
"Ding, the number of mercenary group members has reached thirteen. I hope everyone will keep up the good work and work together to develop and expand the mercenary group."
In-group news:
Ordinary member - Xue Lan: "Dou Zun? Oh my God, is the new leader so strong? He can even invite Dou Zun masters who only exist in legends?"
Ordinary member - Qing Lin: "Young Master Xiao Yan is really amazing. Qing Lin will also work hard to become stronger. In the future, I will repay Young Master Xiao Yan well."
Leader - Xiao Yan: "Qing Lin, have you arrived at the Sky Snake Mansion? Did you encounter any danger along the way?"
Ordinary member - Qing Lin: "Don't worry, Young Master Xiao Yan, Lu Man and Bai Ya are taking good care of me. We will arrive at the Sky Snake Mansion soon."
Ordinary member - Ling Ying: "Brother Xiao Yan, can you give me a deputy leader? I see Hai Bodong and the others are all deputy leaders!"
Leader - Xiao Yan: "It's not that I don't give you face, but the mercenary group There are rules that require meritorious service to obtain the corresponding position, so if you want to become deputy leader, you must work hard to contribute to the group! "
Deputy Leader - Xiao Ding: "Third brother is right, Elder Ling, although you are a Dou Zun, we emphasize equality for all and assign positions according to contribution. You haven't made any contribution, and it's hard to convince everyone to rashly give you the position of deputy leader."
Deputy Leader - Hai Bodong: "That's right, Qinglin joined the group earlier than you, and she also possesses the terrifying Green Snake Nine Flower Pupils. She is still an ordinary member, so don't be too obsessed with this deputy leader position."
Deputy Leader - Xiao Li: "Elder Ling, with your strength, as long as you work hard, you will be promoted to deputy leader within three years. There is no need to rush."
Ordinary Member - Ling Ying: "Then take my golden finger. Doesn't that count as a contribution?"
Xiao Yan, the leader, said, "You're wrong. This is your ticket to the group. It no longer belongs to you when you join the mercenary group."
Xiao Yan then used the Infinite Plunder System to devour Ling Ying's system.
Thanks to the suppression of the system's level and Ling Ying's reluctance to resist, the Supreme Treasure Chest System tactfully merged into Xiao Yan's Infinite Plunder System.
In-group mission:
"Ding, for the sake of the mercenary group's development, all members, please work together to plant the flag of the Desert Iron Mercenary Group in every corner of the Jia Ma Empire."
"The mission will last three years. The mission reward is that all members below the Dou Zong level will be promoted two major realms. In addition, fighting within the mercenary group's territory will receive double combat power."
(End of chapter)