Chapter 61: Meet Your Demands

"Let me handle these rough tasks."

Seeing Xiao Yan standing before Xiao Yixian with the Xuan Heavy Ruler, as if playing the hero rescuing the damsel, Mu Li and the twenty-odd Wolf Head Mercenary Corps members laughed until they doubled over.

"Hahaha, this little brat thinks he's playing the hero rescuing the damsel."

"Hahaha, he doesn't seriously think his slightly bigger strength lets him beat all twenty of us Dou Zhe?"

Mu Li smiled, his eyes brimming with mockery as he looked at Xiao Yan: "It's impressive for a child your age to be a Two Star Dou Zhe, but unfortunately, geniuses always die young."

Mu Li's gaze swept over the several piles of glittering gold coins inside the stone chamber, a flicker of greed crossing his eyes; he licked his lips and smiled: "Alright, both of you, no matter what you found here, from now on it all belongs to the Wolf Head Mercenary Corps. Xiao Yixian, if you're willing, I might spare your life—make you my concubine. Don't worry, I'll treat you well, unlike your assistant who betrayed you."

Hearing this, Xiao Yixian trembled violently; she had no family or relatives, and the person closest to her was her herbal assistant—she'd only mentioned this cave in passing, yet she'd been betrayed by the one she trusted most.

"Hehe, that woman was foolish—just a few sweet words, and she obediently spilled everything. But don't worry, I've already silenced her forever; she won't betray you again." Mu Li smiled faintly, his eyes carrying a cruel glint.

"You bastard!" Xiao Yixian cursed, stunned by Mu Li's sheer ruthlessness.

Mu Li extended his hand with gentlemanly grace: "Come, Xiao Yixian, hand over the items. I, Mu Li, swear I will never betray you. With these, our Wolf Head Mercenary Corps will surely dominate Qingshan Town—and even swallow all the neighboring cities."

At this moment, the most awkward one was undoubtedly Xiao Yan.

He elegantly drew the Xuan Heavy Ruler and stood before Xiao Yixian, posture like a single man holding a pass against ten thousand.

But no one paid him any attention.

Mu Li was already immersed in his own "villainous self-cultivation," completely ignoring Xiao Yan.

"Sigh, have you ever considered—could it be possible that none of you will live through tonight?" Xiao Yan awkwardly scratched his cheek with a finger, speaking in the gentlest tone imaginable, uttering the harshest words.

"If you're eager to die, I'll oblige you. Killing a brat still smelling of milk won't be hard." Mu Li's smile brimmed with lethal intent.

Xiao Yan rubbed his nose; he realized Qingshan Town truly had a simple, naive populace—they actually believed he was a Two Star Dou Zhe, making even this little con artist feel slightly embarrassed.

"Hehehe, kid, hand over the items and I'll leave you a whole corpse." A burly man with three Golden Star Emblems on his chest stepped forward, patting his large cleaver.

Xiao Yan shrugged indifferently: "Save me the whole corpse—just burn me to ashes. Much simpler."

"Fine, as you wish!" The big man swung his cleaver, instantly channeling Dou Qi, slashing straight for Xiao Yan's crown.

Watching the swift blade, Xiao Yan's expression remained blank; he merely swung the Xuan Heavy Ruler lightly. The immensely heavy ruler struck the cleaver like a rock hitting an egg—the blade shattered inch by inch. With a thunderous boom, the Xuan Heavy Ruler slammed into the big man's body.

The terrifying force instantly shattered his sternum and arm bones; his internal organs burst from the unbearable pressure. He was flung into the wall and died instantly.

Xiao Yixian's mouth gaped wide enough to swallow an goose egg; she couldn't close it for a long time—this was simply impossible! It surpassed even the explanation of innate super strength.

As for the Wolf Head Mercenary Corps members present, their minds short-circuited; they were utterly stunned. A Three Star Dou Zhe was already mid-tier strength in their corps—and yet this man had killed him with a single blow. The visual shock left them paralyzed.

Mu Li's face turned ashen; he stared at Xiao Yan's Xuan Heavy Ruler: "Watch his weapon—it's strange. It's probably an ancient masterpiece!"

Xiao Yan nearly laughed out loud; he didn't know whether it was their lack of experience or their refusal to believe—but some people could reach Dou Shi by sixteen.

Not to mention the Xuan Heavy Ruler suppressed his Dou Qi, hindering his full potential. Right now, Xiao Yan's Dou Qi was merely equivalent to that of a Six Star Dou Zhe.

"Attack! All of you, attack! Avoid his weapon! Ambush him from behind!!!" Mu Li roared, ordering all mercenaries to surround Xiao Yan.

Hearing Mu Li's command, over a dozen mercenaries lunged at Xiao Yan with murderous intent. All feared his Xuan Heavy Ruler and unleashed hidden weapons and ranged Dou Techniques.

Facing attacks from all directions, Xiao Yan slammed the Xuan Heavy Ruler hard onto the ground, blocking every strike like a massive shield.

"Die!" Three mercenaries, hidden by Dou Techniques, suddenly ambushed from behind, drawing their waist weapons, eyes blazing with malice.

"Xiao Yan, watch out behind!" Xiao Yixian suddenly cried out—she hadn't even noticed anyone sneaking up behind him!

Xiao Yan, as if expecting it, kicked up the Xuan Heavy Ruler, spun around, and swept it horizontally—the terrifying force instantly slaughtered all three.

Seeing Xiao Yan like a battle god, every Wolf Head Mercenary Corps member exchanged glances—how did he know they were ambushing? Their stealth Dou Techniques were supposed to be invisible to the naked eye!

Looking at the countless treasures before him, how could he possibly abandon them? Mu Li gritted his teeth and roared at Xiao Yan: "If you've got guts, don't use your weapon!"

Xiao Yan paused—would he fall for such a low-level provocation?

"Alright." Xiao Yan sheathed the Xuan Heavy Ruler on his back and gestured Mu Li forward with a finger.

Mu Li gave a signal to his mercenaries; four men gripped their weapons and charged at Xiao Yan with fierce expressions.

Xiao Yan sneered, planted his right foot, advanced instead of retreating—did they really think he relied on the Xuan Heavy Ruler?!

Dou Qi surged; Xiao Yan unleashed three punches in an instant—BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Three mercenaries flew backward as internal force exploded within them, bursting open like tomatoes.

Xiao Yan quickly dodged aside—otherwise his clothes would've been stained.

"Young Master, he… his strength isn't just Two Star Dou Zhe—he's probably Six or even Seven Star."

Even if they refused to admit it, they all had to accept: Xiao Yan's strength was far beyond Two Star Dou Zhe, and he possessed a Profound-class Dou Technique.

Mu Li's face darkened; since childhood, he'd enjoyed his father's resources, yet at twenty-eight, he'd barely reached Six Star Dou Zhe! Compared to Xiao Yan, he was worse than trash!

"If you've got guts, don't use your Dou Technique!"

Xiao Yan smiled faintly, hands clasped behind his back: "Alright."

"Whoever kills him—or even just injures him—will be granted access to our corps' Profound-class Cultivation Method!"

The Wolf Head Mercenary Corps members exchanged glances, their eyes filled with insatiable greed. Men die for wealth, birds die for food—some things were worth risking everything for!

With a heavy reward, brave men emerge—roars erupted as swords surged like thunder, piercing straight toward Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan's lips curled into a cold smile; he kicked a large cleaver off the ground, sending it spinning. A flash of white light—and four heads rolled cleanly from their necks.

The remaining dozen mercenaries were utterly terrified—was this even human?!

"You son of a bitch—if you've got guts, don't use your weapon, your Dou Technique, or your fists and feet!"

Xiao Yan looked at Mu Li, who was nearly broken, with pure mockery; he clasped his hands behind his back, sat cross-legged, and smiled: "Alright."

Even Xiao Yixian's beautiful eyes widened in shock—aren't you just waiting to die?!

"Cut him down, all of you!!"

Hearing the order, every mercenary was seized by madness; they surged toward Xiao Yan like a tidal wave.

Seeing these desperate, death-seeking thugs, Xiao Yan felt not a shred of pity. Those who hunt others must be ready to become the hunted.

His black eyes snapped open—a powerful Soul Force erupted from within Xiao Yan.

Yellow-class Advanced Soul Technique: Soul Shock!

THUD THUD THUD THUD—all mercenaries instantly went cross-eyed, foamed at the mouth, and died without a sound.

For Xiao Yan, whose Spiritual Soul had already reached the peak of the Common Realm's low grade and was about to enter the Common Realm's middle grade, these mercenaries' Soul Force was no different from none at all.

"Do you have any other demands? I can let you die without regret."