Under Xiao Yi Xian's lead, they quickly arrived at the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, stationed within the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
Because their leader, Mu She, also desperately wanted the key in Xiao Yan's hands and the Seven-Colored Poison Manual in Xiao Yi Xian's hands, he had established a base here.
This allowed him to search for Xiao Yan over a wide area.
If it weren't for his apprehension regarding the Wan Yao Pharmacy behind Xiao Yi Xian, Mu She would have probably already stormed into Qing Shan Town and executed Xiao Yi Xian on the spot... Mu She glared fiercely at his subordinate below him, sternly reprimanding, "This idiot who only knows how to chase women, clearly knowing we're at a critical moment, is still flirting around. Does he really think the other party is easy to bully?!"
Under the deafening roar, the subordinate was already so frightened his legs turned to jelly, prostrating on the ground, not daring to utter a sound.
"Father, He Meng is an Fighter. Even if he really met Xiao Yan, maybe he could take care of him!"
Standing beside Mu She was a shifty-looking middle-aged man. This person was the young leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, and also their true 'dog-headed strategist'.
Mu She's right palm clenched into a fist, slamming it hard on the table, and he snorted angrily, "With that guy's brain, I'd be satisfied if he just came back alive!"
Mu Li narrowed his eyes. He Meng's strength was evident to all; although not as strong as his father, he was not someone ordinary people could compare with.
Even if Xiao Yan was stronger, he couldn't possibly kill He Meng.
However, at this moment, a mercenary ran over anxiously. From his movements, it was clear that this mercenary's strength was around that of a Three-Star Dou Practitioner.
He said in a frightened voice, "Leader, Young Leader..."
"What are you panicking about?!"
Mu She glanced at the mercenary stationed in the mountains.
"Reporting to the Leader... news has come back from the mercenaries we sent into the Magical Beast Mountain Range..."
"Oh?" Mu She raised an eyebrow and asked, "Was Xiao Yan captured?"
"Le-Leader..." The messenger mercenary looked hesitantly at the fierce-looking leader before him, a hint of terror rising in his heart, somewhat afraid to speak of what had happened.
"Speak!"
An ominous premonition rose in Mu She's heart, and his eyes shone brightly. With a sharp shout, he nearly caused the mercenary to fall to the ground.
"All the mercenaries we sent out are dead... and... and Third Regiment Leader, he also..."
"Also what?"
Mu She swiftly rushed forward, grabbing the other's neck, "What exactly happened?!"
"Third Regiment Leader was also tortured to death by a Composite Ape, and his body was eaten."
As these words came out, all the strong individuals in the field gasped, their eyes filled with surprise.
An Fighter like He Meng was actually tortured to death by a Composite Ape; probably not many people would believe it if it were told.
Mu She's eyes widened in fury, "If you're going to lie to me, at least find a decent reason! He Meng is burly and shifty-looking, how could a Composite Ape possibly fall for him!"
"It's true, Leader! Even Madam Lan couldn't escape their clutches; she was... defiled... on the spot. And, the other party was a man, he was the one commanding those Demonic Beasts."
"A man?"
Mu She's expression visibly changed. Someone who could control Demonic Beasts, who exactly was this person?
But no matter who it was, killing their Third Regiment Leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group meant they would face the relentless pursuit of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group until death!
However, just as Mu She was about to give orders, deafening screams and explosions suddenly erupted from outside the mercenary group's compound.
Before Mu She could react, the thick main gate collapsed with a crash as one of his subordinates was sent flying inwards through it.
The entire Wolf Head Mercenary Group was engulfed in flames, with clanging sounds rising and falling. Yet, in front of the newcomer, it was all so effortless. Just by taking a step forward, the surrounding mercenaries felt as if they were struck by a giant boulder, instantly turning into a pile of mangled flesh.
Hearing the commotion, Mu She anxiously rushed over, but seeing the mercenary group he had managed his entire life destroyed, his eyes instantly turned bloodshot.
"You bastard!"
Mu She's gaze shifted to Xiao Yi Xian, and he snarled, "It's you! I didn't expect you to dare come to my Wolf Head Mercenary Group. Are you seeking death?!"
"You are the leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, Mu She?"
Jiang Cheng looked at the burly Mu She and said calmly, "Just a mere Dou Master, yet I thought you had three heads and six arms."
Mu She's pupils constricted, and his body involuntarily retreated two steps, his eyes filled with a sinister glint.
However, the feeling this person gave him was terrifying; even a simple glance made him feel as if his body had been hollowed out.
Mu She swallowed his saliva, realizing that the newcomer was extraordinary. He tidied his clothes and respectfully cupped his hands, saying:
"May I ask who Your Excellency is and why you've trespassed into the territory of my Wolf Head Mercenary Group? I don't believe I've offended you."
"You haven't offended me, but the Wolf Head Mercenary Group certainly has." Jiang Cheng's voice was light. "Your Third Regiment Leader trespassed into my territory and chopped down my peach blossom tree. Tell me, have we offended each other or not?"
Upon hearing this, Mu She couldn't help but gasp. So that was it; He Meng had died at this guy's hands.
Mu She took the Guandao that was handed to him, and said fiercely, "If Your Excellency leaves now, this leader will let bygones be bygones. Otherwise, don't blame me for not warning you, my blade shows no mercy."
Jiang Cheng merely smiled.'Shows no mercy,' indeed. Dealing with these people was too contrary to the name of a scholar, so he simply snapped his fingers, and a Fourth-Rank Magical Beast wielding a wooden staff leisurely walked in.
The moment he saw the Fourth-Rank Magical Beast, Mu She immediately concluded that He Meng had died because of him, and he instantly became furious. "You bastard, I'll kill you to avenge He Meng!"
"Deal with the Demonic Beast beside me first, then talk."
Jiang Cheng turned sideways and said, "Xiao Yi Xian, begin your treasure hunt."
"Mhm mhm."
Xiao Yi Xian nodded happily, her hands clasped behind her back, and she playfully made a face at Mu She before turning and heading towards the room where the Wolf Head Mercenary Group accumulated its wealth.
Mu She intended to stop her but was sent flying by a single swing of the staff. The power of the Fourth-Rank Magical Beast was terrifying, even comparable to a Five-Star Dou Spirit, while the so-called leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group was merely a small Dou Master.
In front of it, he was like a toy, being relentlessly pounded into the ground, emitting suppressed growls.
On the other side.
Xiao Yi Xian opened the room containing the treasures, and seeing the entire room radiating a golden glow, a look of surprise appeared on her face.
"Wow, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group actually has so much wealth. It seems they haven't plundered the common people any less over the years."
"Indeed."
Jiang Cheng nodded. There were at least a million gold coins here. He had thought the Wolf Head Mercenary Group was just a third-rate mercenary group, but he hadn't expected them to be so wealthy behind the scenes.