Chapter 390 Blackrock City Changes Hands! Looting the Bloodthorn Mercenary Group's Treasury!

In the plaza of the Blood Thorn Mercenary Group's headquarters, hundreds of mercenary members looked up at several figures rapidly approaching in the sky, their faces filled with excitement.

"It's the Commander! The Commander is back!"

A sharp-eyed young mercenary jumped up excitedly, pointing at the giant bird in the sky entwined with lightning and the youth on its back, shouting loudly.

"No, that's the new Commander! Look, following behind the new Commander seems to be Vice Commander Iron Mountain Liu of the Red Fire Mercenary Group, and Pavilion Master Blood Lady of the Blood Fiend Pavilion!"

Another mercenary's eyes widened, his voice full of disbelief.

"My god! Has the new Commander really subdued the other three major powers?!"

"Look, Iron Mountain Liu and Blood Lady are both following behind the new Commander. That posture... they clearly look like attendants!"

"The new Commander is too incredible! Subduing three major powers in a single day. From now on, Black Rock City will belong to our Blood Thorn Mercenary Group!"

"Hahahaha! Following the new Commander, we'll be living the high life from now on!"

The more they spoke, the more excited they became, their faces beaming with joy and anticipation.

They certainly had reason to be happy.

A day ago, Commander He Yuanming had solemnly told them that this new Commander's strength was unfathomable and his background reached the heavens, and that he would surely lead them to subdue the other three major powers.

At that time, some were still skeptical.

But now...

The facts were right before their eyes!

Red Fire Mercenary Group's Vice Commander Iron Mountain Liu had come, and Blood Fiend Pavilion's Pavilion Master Blood Lady had come too, and both were following behind Jiang Yun in a clearly submissive posture!

What did this mean?

It meant that the other three major powers had all been subdued!

"Long live the new Commander!"

"Long live the Blood Thorn Mercenary Group!"

Someone couldn't help but shout out, their voice echoing across the plaza.

However, the cheering gradually died down.

Because someone noticed a problem...

"Wait... where is the Commander?"

A middle-aged mercenary squinted, repeatedly searching among the figures in the sky, but he never saw He Yuanming's figure.

"Yeah, why didn't the Commander come back?"

"Only Iron Mountain Liu, Blood Lady, and that White-robed Woman are behind the new Commander... where is the Commander?"

"Is the Commander behind them?"

Everyone looked up, their gazes scanning the sky, but they still couldn't find any trace of He Yuanming.

A sense of doubt began to spread through the crowd.

"Could it be... something happened to the Commander?"

Someone asked cautiously.

"Bullshit! The Commander is a Peak Third Stage of Meteor Rank expert, what could happen to him?"

"But... the new Commander is back, how could our Commander not be back?"

"Stop guessing blindly, we'll just ask the new Commander when he lands."

The crowd discussed fervently, a faint ominous premonition growing in their hearts.

Just then, the figures in the sky slowly descended.

Jiang Yun rode on Little Skylark's back.

Beside him was Fox Immortal, floating in the air.

Blood Lady and Iron Mountain Liu followed closely behind. Both of their battle beasts had restrained their auras, but that Falling Star Rank pressure still made it difficult for the mercenaries below to breathe.

Little Skylark folded its wings and landed steadily in the center of the plaza.

Jiang Yun dismounted, and Fox Immortal also landed lightly beside him, her nine snow-white tails swaying gently behind her, beautiful beyond compare, yet her eyes held a heart-chilling indifference.

Blood Lady and Iron Mountain Liu also put away their respective battle beasts and stood to the left and right behind Jiang Yun, their postures respectful, appearing just like attendants.

Looking at this scene, the mercenaries in the plaza felt both excited and apprehensive.

Excited because the new Commander had indeed subdued the other powers; apprehensive because their old Commander, He Yuanming, had still not appeared.

Just then.

Blood Lady turned to look at Jiang Yun and asked in a cold tone, "Master Jiang, these people are all He Yuanming's old subordinates. Should they all be wiped out directly?"

As soon as these words were spoken.

The entire plaza instantly erupted into chaos.

"What?!"

"Wipe us out?!"

"Why?!"

The faces of the hundreds of mercenaries changed drastically, their eyes wide with disbelief.

They were just cheering a moment ago, excited for the new Commander's victory, and in the blink of an eye, this new Commander was going to kill them?

"New Commander! We're on your side!"

"What did we do wrong?!"

"Where is the Commander? Where is our Commander?!"

Some shouted in panic, some retreated in fear, and others instinctively drew their weapons, but quickly realized...

Facing Falling Star Rank experts, they didn't even have the qualification to resist.

Shock, fear, despair, confusion... all sorts of emotions spread wildly through the crowd.

"Quiet."

Jiang Yun finally spoke.

His voice wasn't loud, but it rang clearly in everyone's ears.

The clamor in the plaza instantly went silent. Everyone stared at him intently, their eyes filled with fear and supplication.

Jiang Yun scanned the entire field.

His expression was calm, his tone indifferent.

"You need not panic. Whether you live or die depends on your own choice."

He paused and continued, "He Yuanming betrayed me and has now been killed by me. As of today, the Blood Thorn Mercenary Group no longer exists."

As the words fell, the entire field went deathly silent.

Betrayal?

The Commander betrayed the new Commander?

And then was... killed by the new Commander?

This news was like a bolt from the blue.

It left everyone's minds blank.

A day ago, their Commander had solemnly told them how powerful and well-connected this new Commander was, and that he would lead them to subdue the other three major powers and guide them toward glory.

A day later, this new Commander told them...

Your Commander betrayed me and has been killed by me.

This shift was too fast, so fast it was impossible to accept.

"How is it possible... how could the Commander betray him..."

"The Commander was Meteorite Level 3... just died like that?"

"The Blood Thorn Mercenary Group no longer exists..."

"What... what about us?"

Some muttered to themselves, some trembled all over, and some had their legs go weak, collapsing directly onto the ground.

Fear spread through the crowd like a plague.

They certainly didn't want to die.

But facing Falling Star Rank experts, they didn't even have a chance to run.

What made them even more desperate was the aura of the White-robed Woman standing beside Jiang Yun.

It was terrifyingly strong!

That aura was several times more horrifying than even Blood Lady, the Peak Third Stage of Meteor Rank Pavilion Master of the Blood Fiend Pavilion!

For such a being, crushing them was as simple as crushing ants.

Thump!!!

Someone was the first to kneel.

Thump—thump—thump—

Like dominoes, the mercenaries in the plaza knelt one after another, their foreheads touching the ground, their bodies shaking uncontrollably.

"New Commander, have mercy! We are willing to submit!"

"We didn't know anything! What He Yuanming did has nothing to do with us!"

"We beg the new Commander for mercy! We are willing to swear fealty to the new Commander!"

Pleas for mercy and cries rose one after another, as the entire plaza became a sea of kneeling figures.

Jiang Yun watched all this expressionlessly.

The reactions of these people were within his expectations.

All the Diamond Rank experts had been taken out by He Yuanming.

They had died at the Blood Fiend Pavilion.

Now, those remaining were at most Amethyst Rank. In front of Falling Star Rank experts, they didn't even dare to have a thought of resistance.

"Very well."

Jiang Yun nodded.

"Since you are willing to submit, then as City Lord, I will give you a path to live."

City Lord?

Everyone was stunned, but they quickly reacted.

This new Commander was going to become the master of Black Rock City!

"From today, the Blood Thorn Mercenary Group no longer exists. Black Rock City will be a city, and I, the City Lord, will be its sole master."

Jiang Yun's voice was not loud, but it was powerful and resonant.

"Greetings, City Lord! Greetings, City Lord!"

The mercenaries kneeling on the ground shouted in unison, their voices filled with the relief of having survived and with awe.

At this time.

Iron Mountain Liu stepped forward and bowed with cupped hands.

"City Lord, now that you are the master of Black Rock City, your subordinate believes a residence should be chosen in Black Rock City to reflect your status."

Jiang Yun glanced at him and nodded.

He wasn't actually very familiar with Black Rock City.

He didn't want to overthink these matters either.

"In the future, I certainly won't stay in Black Rock City for long."

Jiang Yun said indifferently, "I will leave the management of Black Rock City to the two of you."

He looked at Blood Lady and Iron Mountain Liu.

The two were startled upon hearing this, and then expressions of being overwhelmed by favor appeared on their faces.

"City Lord, this... how can this be..."

Blood Lady quickly said, "What capability does your subordinate have..."

"You are familiar with Black Rock City, so it's most appropriate to leave it to you."

Jiang Yun waved his hand, interrupting her.

Blood Lady and Iron Mountain Liu looked at each other.

Their eyes were filled with excitement and gratitude.

They had thought that after Jiang Yun subdued Black Rock City, he would control everything himself, and they would be nothing more than thugs at most.

They didn't expect...

Jiang Yun would actually hand over the management rights of Black Rock City to them!

What did this mean?

It meant Jiang Yun trusted them!

It meant that from now on in Black Rock City, they would be existences above tens of thousands, second only to one person!

"Rest assured, City Lord!"

Iron Mountain Liu knelt on one knee and cupped his fists.

"This subordinate will definitely do his utmost to manage Black Rock City for the City Lord! I will never let the City Lord down!"

Blood Lady also hurriedly knelt on one knee.

"This subordinate is also willing to serve the City Lord like a dog or a horse! If I have any double-mindedness, may heaven and earth destroy me!"

Jiang Yun looked at the two of them, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.

As expected, giving a sweet date after a slap was very universal, no matter which world it was.

"It's best if you don't do anything to betray me."

Jiang Yun's tone suddenly turned cold.

"Otherwise, the end of He Yuanming and that Huang Family Elder will be your example."

A wave of panic surged in the hearts of Blood Lady and Iron Mountain Liu.

They hurriedly kowtowed.

"This subordinate would never dare! This subordinate will definitely be loyal and devoted, with no second thoughts!"

"Rise."

Jiang Yun waved his hand.

"I am not familiar with Black Rock City either, so the matter of the City Lord's Mansion will be left entirely to you to handle. From now on, you two will be the two Great Elders of Black Rock City, presiding over it on my behalf."

He paused and took out several treasures from his robes.

Those were several Meteor-grade treasures and Heaven And Earth Treasures that Jiang Yun had obtained in the Secret Realm; they weren't of much use to him, but to Blood Lady and Iron Mountain Liu, they were like finding priceless treasures!

"These can be considered meeting gifts for you."

Jiang Yun casually tossed them over.

Blood Lady caught the treasures, her hands trembling.

A High Grade Meteor Spirit Medicine!

A Medium Grade Meteor beast core!

And even a Low Grade Meteor defensive treasure!

In the past, she might not have been able to obtain these things even if she risked her life!

"Many thanks, City Lord! Many thanks, City Lord!"

Blood Lady was so excited that her voice changed.

Iron Mountain Liu was equally excited, holding that Medium Grade Meteor Heaven And Earth Treasure, his eyes turning a bit red.

He was only at the First Stage of Meteor Rank; in the past, he wouldn't have even dared to dream of a treasure of this level!

"The City Lord's great kindness and virtue is something this subordinate will never forget!"

Iron Mountain Liu kowtowed heavily.

"This subordinate will definitely swear loyalty to the City Lord unto death!"

The surrounding mercenaries watching this scene had eyes full of envy.

Following the City Lord could actually lead to such treatment?

Two Meteor-grade treasures were just casually rewarded like that?

The City Lord is simply too generous!

One by one, they secretly vowed in their hearts to perform well in the future and strive to gain the City Lord's appreciation as well.

Jiang Yun looked at everyone and spoke again, "When this City Lord is not here in the future, these two will be your immediate superiors. Their orders are my orders."

The crowd hurriedly kowtowed.

"This subordinate obeys! This subordinate will definitely follow the instructions of the two Elders!"

Jiang Yun nodded with satisfaction.

"Now..."

He looked at Blood Lady and Iron Mountain Liu.

"Take me to the treasury of your Blood Thorn Mercenary Group."

Hearing these words.

The remaining people also understood.

The City Lord was here to sweep up the benefits.

Of course, they had no way to stop him.

Now that the commander was dead and the Blood Thorn Mercenary Group no longer existed, they could only lead Jiang Yun there.

There was no point in guarding this treasury anymore.

At this moment, an old man stepped forward.

This person was dressed in a gray long robe, with white hair but a vigorous spirit. His strength was at the Peak Ninth Stage of Amethyst Rank, and he clearly held some status among these people.

He bowed and said respectfully, "City Lord, this old man is the manager of the Blood Thorn Mercenary Group and is very familiar with the location of the... of He Yuanming's treasury. This old man is willing to lead the City Lord there."

Jiang Yun glanced at him and nodded.

"Lead the way."

"Yes!"

The old man hurriedly turned around and led Jiang Yun's group across the square, past several buildings, to a stone hall in the deepest part of the manor.

The stone hall was built entirely of black rock, and the main gate was a heavy profound iron door. The door was covered with complex runic patterns, emitting a faint spiritual light.

The old man pointed to the door and said respectfully, "City Lord, there is a runic Restriction set by He Yuanming on this door. Only He Yuanming himself knew the method to break it. To enter, I'm afraid the runic Restriction on it must be removed first."

He paused and added, "He Yuanming said during his lifetime that he paid a high price to have a Formation Master and a Rune Master set up this Restriction. Even for a Meteor-level expert to break it by force, it would take a lot of effort."

As soon as he finished speaking, Fox Immortal stepped forward.

She looked at the runic Restriction on the door, the corners of her mouth curling up into a slight, disdainful smile.

"This Restriction is very fragile; this Empress can break it."

The old man was stunned, and before he could react, he saw Fox Immortal raise her slender jade hand, a five-colored light condensing at her fingertips.

That was the power of the Five Elements Origin Law!

The five-colored light shot out like a sharp sword, accurately striking the runic core in the center of the door.

BANG!!!

A muffled sound rang out.

The runic patterns on the profound iron door instantly shattered, the spiritual light dissipated, and the heavy profound iron door slowly opened inward.

During the entire process, there was no earth-shattering explosion or violent fluctuation of spiritual energy; it was as easy and casual as tearing a piece of paper.

The old man's eyes widened, his mouth hanging open wide enough to fit an egg.

This... it's broken just like that?

The Restriction set by that Diamond Rank Formation Master, which even a Meteor-level expert would have to spend some effort on, was broken with a casual strike by this White-robed Woman?

The look in his eyes as he watched Fox Immortal was full of shock and awe.

Just how terrifying was this lady's strength?

Blood Lady and Iron Mountain Liu, on the other hand, were not surprised.

Even the Huang Family Elder at Meteorite Level 8 was killed in one move by Fox Immortal; what was breaking a Diamond Rank Restriction?

The profound iron door opened completely.

The situation inside the treasury came into view.

A trace of a smile appeared at the corner of Jiang Yun's mouth.

After exerting so much effort and almost falling into desperate situations of life and death several times, it was finally time for the first wave of harvest.

He wondered how many treasures would be in the treasury of this top-tier power that had operated in Black Rock City for many years.

What would the value be?

He turned to look at Blood Lady and Iron Mountain Liu.

"You two wait here; I'll go in and take a look first."

The two understood.

The things in the treasury naturally belonged to the City Lord; they wouldn't dare to covet them.

"This subordinate obeys."

Jiang Yun took Fox Immortal and stepped into the treasury.

As soon as he entered the treasury.

Jiang Yun couldn't help but take a deep breath.

The internal space of the treasury was huge, at least two or three hundred square meters, with luminous crystals embedded in the four walls, illuminating the entire space.

First to catch his eye were three small hills piled on the left.

They were made of various Attribute Spirit Crystals: water attribute, fire attribute, wind attribute, thunder-attribute Spirit Crystals... colorful and dazzling.

Jiang Yun made a rough estimate; these three small hills of Spirit Crystals probably added up to a full hundred million!

One hundred million Spirit Crystals!

This number made even Jiang Yun a bit moved.

That old fellow He Yuanming had actually accumulated so many resources with his mercenary group over the years.

But now, all of this belonged to him.

On the shelves to the right were various Heaven And Earth Treasures: hundred-year-old Ganoderma, thousand-year-old Fleeceflower Root, Dragon Blood Grass, Ice Lotus, Red Flame Fruit... Although the grades weren't too high, mostly between Amethyst Rank and Diamond Rank, they won out in quantity, with at least a hundred stalks.

In the cabinets against the wall, some strange and unusual treasures were placed.

There were defensive armors, offensive sabers and swords, and auxiliary jade pendants... The grades were also not high, mostly at Amethyst Rank, with only about a dozen at Diamond Rank.

Although these treasures weren't very useful to Jiang Yun, taking them back for the Longxiang Pavilion Disciples to use, selling them for Spirit Crystals, or giving them to others were all good options.

Jiang Yun's gaze moved past these seemingly ordinary treasures and landed on a display stand in the deepest part of the treasury.

It was an independent crystal display stand, placed alone in the most prominent position, with three treasures neatly arranged on it.

One was a fist-sized crimson beast core, its surface flowing with flame-like patterns, emitting a scorching aura.

One was a palm-sized black scale, covered with profound patterns, from which a faint Dragon Might was actually being emitted.

Another was a yellowed beast-skin scroll, tied with gold thread, looking quite ancient.

These three treasures were placed separately, clearly not ordinary items.

Jiang Yun quickly walked forward.

A golden light flashed deep in his eyes!

His Innate Talent Skill was immediately activated!

The information for the three items was instantly revealed.

Seeing the information, Jiang Yun's expression froze!

These three items!

They were actually two Meteor-grade and one Eclipsing Moon Rank treasure!