27: The three Xiao brothers are all together!

"Many thanks to you, sir, for your assistance. In the future, if you have any commands, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!" Xiao Ding hurriedly stepped forward, cupping his hands in gratitude.

If he had been even a second later, he would likely have met with misfortune.

"The Mo Tie Mercenary Group works for This Sect Master, so how could This Sect Master possibly stand by and watch you be bullied?" Jiang Luo nodded.

His gaze swept over the mercenaries, and he asked, "Who are these people? Why are they intercepting you here?"

Xiao Ding explained, "Sir, these people are from the Sand Mercenary Group, one of the established powers in Stone Desert City."

"Our Mo Tie Mercenary Group has only been established for a few years. They must see our existence as taking away their profits, which is why they suppress us at every turn."

"To think a mere Great Dou Master could be so arrogant." Seeing this, Jiang Luo also smiled.

"Alright, since the matter is settled, This Sect Master should take his leave."

Stone Desert City was only one part of his trip to the desert this time. Now that the lotus pedestal was in his hands, it was time to go meet Queen Medusa.

"Take care, sir!" Xiao Ding cupped his hands, watching them leave.

As Jiang Luo and his group departed, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief. Standing alongside a Dou Zong was no small amount of pressure.

"Commander, Luo Bu is dead, and the Sand Mercenary Group is no longer a threat. From now on, it should be our turn to be in charge of Stone Desert City."

A nearby Mo Tie Mercenary Group member looked at the corpses covering the ground, feeling an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

Having been suppressed by the Sand Mercenary Group for so many years, today they had finally vented their anger.

Daring to plot against a Dou Zong; the Sand Mercenary Group deserved to be wiped out.

Xiao Ding also smiled and said, "Without the threat of Luo Bu, the Sand Mercenary Group is like a grasshopper at the end of autumn. Now it is our turn to counterattack."

"Brothers, follow me and grab your weapons!" Xiao Li shouted, raising his arm.

Immediately, the entire Mo Tie Mercenary Group stood up in response, their eyes burning with fierce Battle Intent.

"Grab your weapons!"

"Let the Sand Mercenary Group taste our power!"

"Avenge our fallen brothers!"

The shouts rose and fell, shaking the desert and sending yellow sand rolling.

Everyone grabbed their weapons, the glint of blades flashing under the sun, reflecting faces filled with passion and determination.

Xiao Ding looked at the high-spirited crowd, a sharp arc appearing at the corner of his mouth as he waved his hand, "Let's go!"

Before he had even finished speaking, the Mo Tie Mercenary Group members, unable to hold back any longer, had already charged out. The sound of their footsteps on the sandy ground gathered into an unstoppable torrent, surging toward the camp of the Sand Mercenary Group.

Just as the two Xiao brothers and their men arrived at the Sand Mercenary Group's encampment.

On the other side, Xiao Yan braved the scorching sun to reach the Mo Tie Mercenary Group. As soon as he entered the courtyard, he saw only a few mercenaries guarding the place.

"Where are your commander and vice-commander?" Xiao Yan's heart tightened as he stepped forward to ask.

A burly mercenary replied, "They were called away by a Dou Zong, saying they were going to search for a Heavenly Flame."

"What?" Xiao Yan's eyes widened, somewhat incredulous.

How could his own brothers be ordered around to search for a Heavenly Flame? That Heavenly Flame was supposed to be his for the taking!

"Damn it!" He cursed in annoyance, regretting it so much his intestines were almost turning green.

It was all his fault for being talkative earlier. Now look, the Heavenly Flame that was about to be his was going to fall into someone else's hands! Without a Heavenly Flame, was his Burning Technique supposed to be treated as waste paper?

No, he had to go and see!

"In which direction did they go?" Xiao Yan still held onto a glimmer of hope.

"It should be the eastern part of Stone Desert City."

Under the guidance of the mercenary, Xiao Yan hurried along the main road.

Before long, he ran into Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, who were returning with their team.

The brothers were all smiles, clearly having gained quite a bit from the assets of the Sand Mercenary Group.

Seeing Xiao Yan, their smiles grew even wider.

"Little Yanzi!" Xiao Ding patted his shoulder, his eyes filled with indulgence and gentleness.

Xiao Yan's heart sank; he detected a trace of chaotic Qi on his big brother, clearly indicating he had been injured.

"Big Brother, what happened to you..."

"It's nothing." Xiao Ding waved his hand, then smiled and recounted the day's events, "That Dou Zong was generous. Not only did he give us a fifth-grade pill, but he also helped us eliminate the tumor that was the Sand Mercenary Group. He is truly a good person."

Upon hearing the end, Xiao Yan was stunned.

A good person?

Who was it that forced him into such a wretched state back in the Magical Beast Mountain Range?

Although he later obtained the other party's Jade Slip, which could be exchanged for one chance to ask for help, that was something his teacher had traded for using Medicinal Pill formulas from the first to the seventh grade!