The Good For Nothing Seventh Young Lady's
Chapter 332: The Power of the Employer
All of the mercenary corps here were also highly ranked in the Black City. If this matter were to spread in the future, they were worried when someone wanted to hire them back then, that person would definitely consider their stain on this mission. Credibility is key for mercenaries.
However, did they really want to enter Mount Ku Luo?
The main leader seemed to be mocking them, making the scalp of these mercenaries turn black. Knowing that they were now hesitating, he immediately sneered in his heart, then said, "Although Mount Ku Luo was known as a terrible place outside, during that time, it was, the mercenary corps that had a narrow escape only had a hundred people together. Not having any knowledge of Mount Ku Luo and underestimating the enemies caused them to be nearly annihilated. But who doesn't know the situation in Mount Ku Luo at the moment? Who would dare to underestimate the enemy? Moreover, we have over 1000 people on this team; even if the demons in Mount Ku Luo are thinking of attacking us, it is not, they still have to worry about their ability to fight against our army of a thousand people. ”
First their mockery, aroused the anger of these mercenary heads, then followed by an analysis of the current situation, he said, making these few mercenary heads understand that their number and size far exceeded the mercenary corps in rumors.
Employing both of these methods would really shake some of these mercenaries.
Shen Yanxiao laughed in her heart. The employer was really not simple; just a few words from him could really affect the mind of this mercenary head. His understanding of the human mind is really nearing the point of perfection.
First, he forced the honor and reputation of mercenaries on this mercenary corps. And he believed that by the time he spoke of analyzing their own strength, the minds of these mercenary heads would have already been shaken.
The main leader's idea was the same as Du Lang's previous thought. The two men thought that this task was not impossible to complete.
But the difference lies in the original ranking of the Phoenix.
Du Lang felt it was possible because his target was a rank eight Phoenix. Assessing the situation, there was a chance of success with over a thousand of them.
However, Shen Yanxiao and the main leader knew that the Phoenix in Mount Ku Luo was a rank twelve Mythological Beast. With this direct team, they couldn't possibly be enough to fill the gap between his teeth.
Du Lang said it truthfully, but the main leader was clearly luring the masses into their own deaths.
And sure enough, when the main leader spoke twice, these mercenary heads were all shaken.
Since they could become the heads of mercenaries, of course they were not stupid. They understood that with the scale of their team, it was extremely impossible for them to finally escape on Mount Ku Luo; nevertheless, the danger was still there, and they could not help but worry.
But at this crucial moment, the main leader seemed to have anticipated the general atmosphere of the crowd, so he said in surprise, "I promise you that I'll double the original commission as long as you can complete this task."
Triple the original commission?
Everyone breathed in the cold air. The commission of this task was already higher than any other task, and now it instantly tripled. The rewards for this mission were enough to cover their usual meals for ten tasks.
It must be said, this mercenary head was tempted by this.
In the face of more gold coins, they found it hard to think twice.
Soon after, one of the mercenary heads had compromised and promised to continue with the task. Although they kept some worries in their hearts, but they were nothing compared to the enormous wages.
Although Mount Ku Luo was dangerous, they also had many people, so they should have faced less danger.
However, no one knew that their greed this time around would make their team of over a thousand people barely able to get out of Mount Ku Luo forever.
With the instigation of the main leader, the mercenaries finally decided to stay, but at the same time they also started to let his men make preparations. After all, the place they were heading to was Mount Ku Luo, where demons and magical beasts ran rampant.
After they determined the matter, almost all of the mercenary heads searched for Du Lang. Regardless of whether they had been envious of Du Lang before or not, they now decided to have a good relationship with the head of the Cave Wolves Mercenary Corps and pull him over to their side. Among this team, the strongest mercenary corps was the Du Lang corps, so in this dangerous place, they would definitely rely on it more.
Shen Yanxiao stood beside Du Lang, and looking at the mercenary head with that flattered face, she silently sneered in her heart.
Clearly, their status as mercenary heads were all the same, yet these people were actually closing in so they could hug Du Lang's thigh.
After a short break, the team finally headed for Mount Ku Luo.
Along the way, the power of the elements that appeared underground had made the surrounding temperature extremely hot. Since ordinary horses could not move forward with such elemental strength, they had to let go of their chariots and horses and walk towards Mount Ku Luo. And the carriages as well as other items left behind were being held back by one or two people from each mercenary corps.
“We will really go to Mount Ku Luo this time.” Vicious Wolf looked at the high mountains not far from there, his heart constantly churning.
Shen Yanxiao faintly glanced at Mount Ku Luo. Even by just standing from such a long distance away, he could still feel the fire element spreading from the top of the mountain range. Such a powerful fire element was even more formidable than the Lava Valley where Vermilion Bird had once lived.
Could it be that the level of the Phoenix in Mount Ku Luo was higher than Vermilion Bird?
Thinking of this, Shen Yanxiao's consciousness immediately entered the deepest part of her mind and found there the Vermilion Bird that was napping.
Vermilion Bird's petite body curled up into a ball while floating in the air, and his small sleeping face was charming.
Shen Yanxiao walked to her side, then she raised her hand to poke the sleeping Vermilion Bird with her finger.
Vermilion Bird, who was in the middle of a beautiful dream, suddenly felt an invasion of outside power. He frowned, feeling somewhat uncomfortable. His fat body twisted, turned to the other side, and immediately, his butt faced Shen Yanxiao. Then he continued his sleep.
Shen Yanxiao did not know whether to laugh or cry while looking at a little man who was sleeping soundly. If one did not know the true identity of this little man, he was afraid that person would not associate such a beautiful little thing with the famous Mythological Beast, Vermillion Bird.
Funny was funny, but he still had something he needed to ask.
Shen Yanxiao chuckled. Both of his hands instantly clasped Vermilion Bird's shoulders, then a series of intense shocks occurred.
Vermilion Bird, who was sleeping, suddenly woke up in a daze. He sat down in a daze, rubbed his sleepy eyes with his soft white hands, and yawned with his small mouth.
“Eh? What are you coming here for?” Vermillion Bird was still a bit confused. Looking at its unscrupulous owner, its rosy mouth usually frowned in an instant.
What Mythological Beast! It's just an adorable animal!
Shen Yanxiao smiled and said, "There are some things I want to ask you."
"What's the problem?" Although her body usually displayed a naturally haughty and spoiled aura, Vermilion Bird spoke unusually as he had yet to fully wake up.
“Have you ever felt that the fire element coming out of the mountain was so powerful? What if compared to your Lava Valley?” Shen Yanxiao asked frankly.
“What mountain?” Vermillion Bird blinked his eyes, and his face was full of confusion.
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However, in the next second, he became conscious again. He looked at Shen Yanxiao in surprise, then looked around.
“Did you just say there is a very strong fire element on that mountain? No wonder I fell asleep, I have felt the familiar fire element and recalled the Lava Valley, so comfortable its warmth made me want to sleep.” It was extremely boring not to be able to roam outside every day, however, it was also difficult for Mythological Beasts to sleep again once they woke up. They can exist for hundreds of years without even resting, and they can also fall asleep for hundreds of years continuously without waking up. But in order to put the Mythological Beasts to sleep, there should be enough elements around them for their needs, they would not carelessly look for a place to sleep.
The Mythological Beast's deep sleep was not for rest, but rather for cultivation. Sleeping in a place with dense elements, even if they were sound asleep, their bodies would automatically absorb the surrounding elements to cultivate their own strength.
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Vermilion Bird: Welp time for me to sleep later. Ladies, don't you dare wake me up!
Vermilion Bird: It's hard to get a chance to sleep and be in a place where there's a lot of fire! Finally, I can sleep soundly~
Xiu: Oho, have you forgotten that I am here too? *smirk**use power to make sure Vermilion Bird can't sleep*
Vermilion Bird: Nooooo! T_T you are bluffing! Child abuse! I just want to sleep! ;_;
Shen Yanxiao: Son?!
However, the next second, he became conscious again. He looked surprised at Shen Yanxiao, then he looked around.
“Did you just say that there is a very strong fire element on that mountain? No wonder I fell asleep; I felt the familiar fire element and thought of the Lava Valley. Very comfortable and warm so it makes me want to sleep.” It was extremely boring not to be able to roam outside every day; however, it was also difficult for Mythological Beasts to sleep again after they were awakened. They can exist for hundreds of years without even resting, and they can also fall asleep for hundreds of years continuously without waking up. But in order to make a Mythological Beast fall asleep, the elements around them had to suffice their needs, so that they would not carelessly find a place to sleep.
The Mythological Beasts deep sleep was not for rest; instead, it was for cultivation. Even if they were sound asleep, sleeping in a place with solid elements would make their bodies automatically absorb the surrounding elements to develop their own strength.
Vermillion Bird investigated and found that the fact was indeed as Shen Yan Xiao said the fire element here was quite abundant.
“Surprisingly, this is really a nice place full of fire elements, and this fire element turns out to be purer than Lavaku Valley. How could I not find such a nice place?” Vermilion Bird was extremely depressed. He thought that the Lava Valley was already very good, but he did not expect that he would find a better place now.
Unfortunately, this place was clearly already owned by someone else.
“Can you see the rank of fire magic beast on that mountain? Will it be higher than your rating? Shen Yanxiao asked.
Vermillion Bird thought for a moment then said, “According to the number of elements, there are indeed fire magic beasts that are stronger than me, but, and currently in this world, one should not be able to find it anymore.”
As Shen Yanxiao listened to Vermillion Bird, her heart could not help but feel worried.
Previously, she had only predicted that the Phoenix in Mount Ku Luo was on the same level as Vermillion Bird, but now, Vermillion Bird had actually said that the Phoenix there was stronger than her?
Vermillion Bird was at the peak of the Mythological Beast, and it was known that only the Holy Beast could be stronger than him.
“Could the Phoenix in Mount Ku Luo be a reborn Phoenix?” Shen Yanxiao was currently not optimistic. There was a huge difference in strength between a high-level magical beast and a Mythological Beast, so there should also be a huge difference between a Mythological Beast and a Sacred Beast. If the Phoenix was only a Mythological Beast level, then he could at least still rely on Vermillion Bird to fight against one or two of them, but if it was the Holy Beast Phoenix, it would still be, she was afraid that even Vermillion Bird would also have to escape from it.
Vermillion Bird furrowed his brows into a frown. He felt something was wrong.
But his perception is not wrong. The fire element in Mount Ku Luo was indeed stronger than the one it emitted.
As one person and one beast pondered, a figure of Xiu slowly appeared in front of the two.
Upon seeing Xiu, Vermilion Bird immediately hid his anxiety and turned into proud and spoiled.
Although these two people were both in Shen Yanxiao's body, they actually did not get along well.
Properly speaking, Vermillion Bird had always had a strong enmity towards this mysterious man named Xiu.
As for Xiu …
Vermillion Bird or the others, he instantly ignored everything.
“Although Phoenixes at the level of Sacred Beasts are rare, it cannot be fully said that they no longer exist. Merely, I feel his strength is strange. But you don't need to worry too much now; go ahead and quietly observe the changes in the surroundings, ” Xiu's cold voice resounded. He had stayed inside Shen Yanxiao's body, and he could understand Shen Yanxiao's inner fluctuations. He might not be able to detect his thoughts, but he could sense his mood swings.
