Cao Ying doesn't laugh.

Stone Desert City.

After entering the city, Shen Wen and the two others who had rushed over from Mo City once again randomly grabbed a passerby and directly asked where the Mo Tie Mercenary Group was located.

The passerby was initially irritable and unwilling, but after seeing the clothes Shen Wen wore, they silently pointed out the way and quickly left.

Just like back in Mo City.

“Are you planning to ask a mercenary group here for help?”

Cao Ying had been savoring Shen Wen's words, 'No matter who comes, you are the most beautiful,' and her tone couldn't help but soften considerably.

“Yes, even if we have a general area, we still need some people to assist.”

Shen Wen nodded.

“But... never mind.”

Cao Ying actually wanted to ask why Shen Wen knew so much about this area.

Didn't they say Shen Wen was an orphan?

Or, could it be that Shen Wen had contacted his previous family, and this family had long been entrenched here?

Cao Ying wanted to ask for clarification, but then she remembered that she and Shen Wen were only married in name, and she had no standing to inquire about such secretive matters.

And Shen Wen only agreed to help her search for the Green Lotus Core Flame because of the soul contract!

A marriage in name, it's a marriage in name again!

Damn this nominal marriage!!!

Cao Ying couldn't even sympathize with her past self.

Before long, the three of them arrived at the Mo Tie Mercenary Group's location in the south of the city. This mercenary group was quite famous, and its compound was very large.

Several burly men stood outside the gate, and above the compound, a banner flapped in the wind, bearing the large characters of the Mo Tie Mercenary Group.

“Here...”

The burly men at the entrance saw Shen Wen approach.

Just as they were about to shout a warning, they were suppressed by a wave of pressure, unable even to open their mouths, their feet rooted to the spot.

And at this moment.

Inside the compound, a woman around twenty years old walked out. Her pretty face was quite delicate, and her light eyebrows made her look full of heroic spirit.

Moreover, her clothing was quite daring; the short top only covered her chest and the area beneath it.

Her sexy, bronze-colored, slender waist was exposed to the air, and a section of her long, sexy thigh peeked out from beneath her short leather skirt.

Cao Ying glanced at the woman.

Hmph!

Too revealing, Shen Wen definitely won't like it!!

When she saw the three of them, her pretty face first showed surprise. “Who are you!”

How did outsiders get in? The men outside didn't report it!

“Have your leader come out to see me,” Shen Wen said calmly. Xue Lan paused, wisely choosing not to question who Shen Wen was.

Instead, she hurried back. Soon, two similar-looking young men walked out, one dressed in a white robe and the other in mercenary attire.

They hadn't clearly seen the appearance of the badge hanging on Shen Wen's chest, but they knew it was an Alchemist's badge.

“Greetings, honored sir!”

When moving about outside.

A pair of sharp eyes is crucial. Xiao Ding saw Shen Wen's aura at first glance, realizing he must be either rich or noble, combined with the faint medicinal scent on him.

That scent only lingers from years of refining medicine.

Furthermore, even his external sentries were unable to give any warning. Taking all this into account,

Xiao Ding knew this person was not to be provoked!

“Let's go inside and talk.”

Shen Wen glanced at Xiao Ding, estimating that he should already have a guess about Xiao Yan's appearance, though he didn't know how Xiao Yan was doing now.

He held no ill will towards Xiao Yan; after all, Brother Hao Yun was an outstanding youth who had received nine years of compulsory education.

At least those who consistently followed him, regardless of the hardships they endured, ended up with decent treatment.

And someone like Yao Lao even became a supreme existence in the Endless Fire Territory.

His character was much better than a certain little punk.

The only thing Shen Wen complained about was that the guy scattered his affections everywhere, which was painful to watch.

If you are devoted, then just be devoted to Xiao Xun Er.

As for the remaining flowers, he, the flower appreciator, would take good care of them.

“Uh, alright.”

Xiao Ding nodded and led the three of them to the compound's reception hall.

The three sat down.

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li dared not sit, standing respectfully instead. When Shen Wen removed his hood, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li flashed a look of surprise upon seeing his handsome appearance.

Even from a masculine perspective, Shen Wen was handsome.

Originally an Alchemist, his temperament was refined, but after cultivating the 'Azure Heaven Dragon Transformation Art,' it mixed with a dominant, wild aura.

Even members of the same sex couldn't find fault with him.

“I need your help searching for a Heavenly Flame.”

Upon hearing the words “Heavenly Flame,” both Xiao Ding and Xiao Li were inwardly shaken.

They exchanged glances. As expected of an Alchemist.

Observing the changing expressions of the two brothers, Shen Wen said calmly, “I know the area where the Heavenly Flame might exist, but the scope is still considerable.

Relying only on the three of us to search would be time-consuming and laborious. I require the assistance of your mercenary group's manpower.”

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li exchanged another look.

Xiao Li was more decisive in nature. He knew well that this was a rare opportunity for the Mo Tie Mercenary Group.

If they could forge a connection with this seemingly high-tier Alchemist, it would bring incalculable benefits to the entire mercenary group and to them personally.

He immediately clasped his fists and said deeply, “Rest assured, honored sir, our Mo Tie Mercenary Group will spare no effort and will not fail your trust!”

He didn't even proactively mention compensation, showing his sincerity.

Xiao Ding's mind was more meticulous. He pondered for a moment and added, “Honored sir, the Mo Tie Mercenary Group is not the sole power in Stone Desert City.

There is also the Sand Mercenary Group, whose leader Luo Bu possesses the cultivation of a Great Dou Master and has always been at odds with us.

If we operate on a large scale in specific areas outside the city, I fear it will attract their attention and interference...”

Hearing this, Shen Wen's mouth curved slightly. He casually took a jade bottle from his storage ring and tossed it to Xiao Ding.

“Inside here are Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pills, enough to help both of you break through to Great Dou Master. Consider this the advance payment.”

His voice was calm, as if he had only tossed out ordinary candy.

“Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pills?!”

Xiao Ding fumbled to catch the jade bottle, then carefully opened the stopper. A rich medicinal fragrance instantly spread throughout the room.

Five smooth pills lay at the bottom of the bottle, with three distinct, swirling patterns clearly visible on their surfaces.

“What is this?”

Xiao Ding asked cautiously. They weren't Alchemists and couldn't identify the pills, but he could sense that they were excellent items.

Just by smelling the medicinal aroma, he felt his Dou Qi tremble.

“The Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill, a medicinal pill that helps Dou Masters break through bottlenecks. With your cultivation, taking one should allow you to step into the Great Dou Master realm.”

“It is also useful for Great Dou Masters, but if a Great Dou Master takes it, there is a certain chance of backlash.”

“There are five pills here, which will serve as your compensation.”

“One pill can let a Dou Master step into a Great Dou Master?”

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li swallowed, a trace of shock flashing in their eyes. They knew that pills for increasing cultivation were the most precious.

There were five pills here?

In other words, this represented five Great Dou Masters?

With this, what did they have to fear from Luo Bu!

“Thank you for your generous gift, honored sir!” Xiao Ding and Xiao Li's voices trembled with excitement as they bowed deeply.

Just then, a young girl dressed in light green clothes walked in, carrying a tea tray cautiously with her head bowed.

She looked quite young, thin, and her movements carried a hint of timidity. She placed the tea down one by one on the tables in front of Shen Wen, Cao Ying, and Dan Chen.

Cao Ying and Dan Chen both noticed the young girl.

After serving the tea, the young girl bowed her head and quietly tried to retreat.

“Wait a moment.”

Shen Wen's voice rang out, stopping the green-clothed girl who was about to leave.

Cao Ying is not cheerful!

Cao Ying secretly gritted her silver teeth beneath her hood. That guy!

I'm halving the Magic Cores I give him later!!