NOVEL NEXT Chapter 382 Three Brothers
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The sky was filled with flying yellow sand, the wind was strong, and the sand was soft, making it difficult to walk lightly in such a place.
Xiao Yan walked through the vast yellow sand as if on flat ground. After consuming the accompanying purple crystal source, his strength had increased from an Eight-Star Fighter to a Nine-Star Fighter. He then traversed the Monster Mountain Range, and during this process, his Dou Qi liquefied, elevating him to a Dou Master.
He underwent a rank assessment at the Alchemist Guild, becoming a Two-Rank Alchemist, and exchanged a bottle of accompanying purple crystal source for Ice Spirit Cold Spring from Gu Te.
With all the auxiliary conditions for absorbing the Heavenly Flame met, Xiao Yan eagerly rushed towards the Tager Desert.
Yao Chen sighed with emotion, "Back then, I also heard rumors of a Heavenly Flame existing in the Tager Desert, but I never had the chance to see it. I didn't expect you, Xiao Yanzi, to be so lucky. You haven't even reached the desert yet, and you've already obtained a map of a Heavenly Flame's hiding place."
Xiao Yan replied, "It's still uncertain whether it's real or fake. That sketch makes me feel like it's a prank."
"But that pile of treasures and the Ice Spirit Flame Grass can't be faked," Yao Chen chuckled. "Even a Dou Emperor powerhouse would find it hard not to be tempted by the treasures in that cave, right?"
"That's true," Xiao Yan's eyes showed even more anticipation.
As the sandstorm gradually subsided, ancient city walls came into view. Getting closer, Xiao Yan could clearly see the three large characters on the plaque hanging above the city gate: "Stone Desert City."
His face showed a hint of excitement. Stone Desert City was where his relatives were!
Only those who have been away from home for a long time can truly understand the joy of meeting relatives and friends in a foreign land.
"Xiao Yanzi, your emotions seem a bit off. Even if the Heavenly Flame is right in front of you, you need to maintain a calm mindset," Yao Chen advised.
"Teacher, you misunderstood. It's not because of that. My elder brother Xiao Ding and second brother Xiao Li are in Stone Desert City. They formed a mercenary group," Xiao Yan said with a smile.
"Oh, I see. That's perfect then. After all, something like a Heavenly Flame is too tempting. Since your two brothers have established a mercenary group here, it's a good opportunity to ask for their help," Yao Chen said.
"I was just thinking the same thing."
...
"They're here, they're here."
"He's here."
"Everyone, perk up! We must make them feel our enthusiasm."
At the gate of Stone Desert City, several guards wearing monocles were constantly communicating.
They stood ramrod straight, their military bearing impeccable, not looking left or right.
As Xiao Yan walked past the city gate, they suddenly shouted in unison, "Greetings, sir!"
The loud voice echoed through the city gate, startling Xiao Yan.
He was bewildered for two seconds before remembering that he was wearing a Two-Rank Alchemist's robe, and he couldn't help but smile wryly.
Then, he noticed that every guard had a monocle over their right eye, and his mouth twitched involuntarily.
"Is this trend really that popular?"
At the same time, next to the Mo Tie Mercenary Group's station, in a newly opened drinking water shop, an old man in a blue robe slowly raised his head and smiled.
Xiao Yan arrived at the Mo Tie Mercenary Group's station. As he passed the drinking water shop next door, he glanced inside with a touch of curiosity.
Perhaps only in a place like the desert would people specifically sell clean drinking water.
As he looked inside, the blue-robed old man sitting behind the counter also looked out and smiled at him.
Xiao Yan also smiled and nodded in greeting.
Entering the Mo Tie Mercenary Group, the guards at the entrance stopped him.
"May I help you?" one person asked.
"Is this the Mo Tie Mercenary Group's station? I wonder if your two leaders are at home? Please inform them that Xiao Yan is visiting," Xiao Yan said with a smile.
"Xiao Yan? The Third Leader?" The mercenary guarding the entrance didn't doubt him and immediately said, "The First Leader is here. The Second Leader has gone out with some people. They instructed that if the Third Leader comes, he should be brought directly to them."
The name of the never-before-seen Third Leader, Xiao Yan, was not widely known. In Stone Desert City, probably only those within the mercenary group had heard of it, so it was basically impossible for someone to be impersonating him.
Xiao Yan felt a warmth in his heart. Even though they were a thousand miles apart, his two brothers still remembered him.
This mercenary led Xiao Yan to Xiao Ding.
"Xiao Yanzi!" Xiao Ding showed a look of pleasant surprise. He quickly stepped forward and gave him a hug.
"Hahaha, are you also out for training? Father wrote to say that your strange symptoms have been resolved." Although Xiao Ding's overall demeanor leaned towards that of a scholar, his actions and behavior also showed the boldness of a mercenary.
"Yes, it's a blessing in disguise, I suppose," Xiao Yan replied.
The two chatted for a while when a man dressed as a mercenary, with a hint of ruthlessness in his brows, walked in: "Big Brother, I heard Xiao Yanzi is here?"
The moment he saw Xiao Yan, the ruthlessness in the young man's brows completely dissipated, leaving only a gentle smile.
He sat down next to Xiao Yan, and the three of them began to share their experiences during their training.
After discussing the dangers Xiao Yan had experienced, Xiao Li suddenly asked with a hint of resentment:
"Xiao Yanzi, is that matter true? Nalan Yanran came to the Xiao Family and publicly broke off the engagement, humiliating you and Father."
"Second Brother!" Xiao Ding frowned, worried that bringing up such a great disgrace would upset Xiao Yan.
However, to their surprise, Xiao Yan showed no anger, only a calm smile: "It's true, but don't worry about it. I'll handle it."
Hearing Nalan Yanran mentioned again, Xiao Yan truly felt no anger at all. Looking back at her actions now, he only felt like an elder watching a junior make a fuss.
Perhaps, this was growth...
"Let's not talk about that. Actually, I came to the Tager Desert to find something," Xiao Yan lowered his voice.
Xiao Ding noticed the Alchemist symbol on his chest and replied, "Is it a Heavenly Flame?"
"Ah?" Xiao Yan was stunned, a look of surprise appearing on his face.
"Are you really looking for a Heavenly Flame?" Xiao Li raised an eyebrow, then shook his head: "Alas, Xiao Yanzi, you're too late then. That thing has probably already been taken."
"What happened?" Xiao Yan asked somewhat anxiously.
Xiao Ding didn't keep him in suspense and replied straightforwardly:
"About half a year ago, Pill King Gu He came to Stone Desert City. He hired the Sand Mercenary Group to search a specific area east of the city for a long time.
"Later, a Dou Emperor battle occurred there. The combatants were Medusa, the Queen of the Snake-People, and a man suspected to be the previous Sect Master of the Yunlan Sect.
"The Yunlan Sect seemed to have suffered some losses... Later, news leaked that what they were fighting over seemed to be a Heavenly Flame, and Pill King Gu He very likely died in that battle.
"Of course, we only heard about it and don't know for sure. After all, such figures are too far removed from us."
Xiao Yan was startled. Pill King Gu He died? He was a Six-Rank Alchemist!
The Yunlan Sect suffered losses, so did the Heavenly Flame fall into Medusa's hands?
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