Complaining is so Tiring

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Chapter 78: Complaining is so Tiring

Xiao Yan looked at the ice shards beneath his feet, still in a daze, unable to come to his senses for a long time.

Wasn't it supposed to be at the same level as a Dou Shi? Why did it disappear after I just threw a punch?

Xiao Yan couldn't understand. He had originally planned to throw a few more punches, but who knew this Scarlet Ice Snake would be so fragile and vanish with just one hit.

(Well, it's probably because this Scarlet Ice Snake hasn't fully grown yet. It's probably just at the level of a first rank magical beast.)

Xiao Yan thought to himself, finding an excuse he could accept.

Meanwhile, Yao Chen, was holding her face, helplessly complaining.

Without a doubt, both the Scarlet Ice Snake that attacked Xiao Yi Xian earlier and the one surrounding the mercenary group were both fully matured second rank magical beasts!

Did you really think you were a pig? A Scarlet Ice Snake, surrounded by so many Dou Practitioners, even a Dou Shi, couldn't be taken down in an instant, and you thought it was just a first rank magical beast?

It's one thing to think of yourself as a pig, but after eating so many tigers, you still don't realize it? Your thought process is truly twisted.

They are pretending to be pigs to eat tigers, but you, a true dragon, are eating tigers and still thinking you're a pig!

Forget it, do as you wish.

Yao Chen didn't want to correct Xiao Yan's misconception anymore. After all, it didn't harm him. Since Xiao Yan thought of himself as weak, he would always be cautious around enemies.

But this overly humble attitude was quite annoying.

Yao Chen didn't bother to correct Xiao Yan's misunderstanding. Xiao Yan had already found an explanation he could accept, so Yao Chen didn't dwell on it. Xiao Yan stretched his arms, then turned and walked past the stunned mercenaries and Xiao Yi Xian, who was staring at him with wide eyes, and approached the Heavy Xuan Ruler that was embedded in the ground. With one hand, he easily pulled it out, then looked at the decapitated Scarlet Ice Snake's body and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

(What were you two thinking, wandering around without even being fully grown?)

Yao Chen was really struggling to hold back. Now, she felt pity for these two Scarlet Ice Snakes.

Rest in peace. I pray you won't encounter someone like Xiao Yan in your next life.

"Thank you, you just saved me."

A soft voice came from behind Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan turned his head slightly and saw Xiao Yi Xian standing behind him, thanking him.

Xiao Yan slung the Heavy Xuan Ruler onto his back and lightly laughed as he replied.

"You're welcome. It was just a coincidence. Besides, I owe Boss Yao a favor, so helping you out is only natural."

"You know Boss Yao?"

Xiao Yi Xian was slightly surprised, and Xiao Yan nodded.

"I made a deal with him to come into the mountains for some herbs."

Xiao Yan briefly summarized it, and a flash of understanding appeared in Xiao Yi Xian's eyes.

"This young brother is really impressive. As expected, heroes emerge young."

Amidst a round of applause, a red-haired young man walked up to Xiao Yan. Although he tried to stay calm, his lips couldn't help twitching. There was an unmistakable shock and fear in his gaze.

He clearly looked like just a Dou Practitioner, but he could so easily kill two second rank magical beasts. That couldn't be explained by just superior combat ability.

Thus, the red-haired youth had only one guess: Xiao Yan's Dou Practitioner level was a disguise, and he was actually a high-tier Dou Shi, or even a Da Dou Shi!

Thinking this, a flash of surprise appeared in the red-haired youth's eyes.

Looking at Xiao Yan, who seemed to be about 16 or 17 years old, it was truly amazing that someone so young could have such strength.

Even if I can not make friends with him, I shouldn't offend him.

With that thought, Mu Li extended his hand toward Xiao Yan.

"I am Mu Li, the vice-captain of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group. Please take care of me. What's your name, young brother?"

"Xiao Yan."

Xiao Yan didn't think much of Mu Li in front of him and politely shook his hand.

Then, Xiao Yan retracted his hand and said softly, "I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."

"Hey, hey, hey! Little brother! Wait a moment!"

Just as Xiao Yan was about to leave, Mu Li stepped in front of him, smiling as he made a suggestion.

"Little brother Xiao Yan, would you like to join us? It's always better to have more people around for safety."

With someone of Xiao Yan's strength around, the journey would undoubtedly be safer. Mu Li naturally wanted to recruit him into their group.

After all, the Scarlet Ice Snake that they, as a group of mercenaries, couldn't handle, Xiao Yan had destroyed with a single punch. His strength was obvious to all, and having him join would greatly improve their safety.

"Sorry, I have Boss Yao's mission."

"Don't say it like that. More people means more strength. Even with your strength, young brother, surely there will be things here in the Magic Beast Mountain Range that you can't handle, right?"

"Mm."

After hearing Mu Li's words, Xiao Yan lowered his head and thought for a moment.

(Indeed, although Boss Yao gave me a map, I'm not familiar with the Magic Beast Mountain Range. It'll likely take me a long time to find my destination. Even if I do find it, the area around the herbs will be surrounded by many second rank magical beasts. I might not even make it out alive on my own.)

After thinking this through, Xiao Yan nodded to Mu Li.

"Alright."

However, while Xiao Yan had his reasons for agreeing, Yao Chen was already close to exploding in frustration!

Yes! We accept that you're unfamiliar with the road! That's a valid reason for joining their group!

But do second rank magical beasts even matter to you? Does it matter?!!!

These people can't even handle a single second rank magical beast, and you can easily defeat them! You're only going to slow them down as a guide, not help!

Ah, I can't take it anymore. This is so exhausting!

Yao Chen never imagined that complaining could be so tiring.

But no matter how much Yao Chen complained, Xiao Yan joining Mu Li's team had already become a reality. Having them lead the way would indeed help him find the destination faster, which was better than blindly following the map.

The group walked leisurely through the forest, with Xiao Yan at the rear. Xiao Yi Xian walked beside him, folding her hands behind her back and lightly frowning as she asked.

"When did you meet Boss Yao?"

"This morning."

Xiao Yan answered truthfully, handing Xiao Yi Xian the two maps that Boss Yao had given him.

After all, since Boss Yao and Xiao Yi Xian were family, and these maps weren't precious items, it didn't matter if she saw them.

Xiao Yi Xian opened the maps and browsed for a moment, then looked up with wide eyes in surprise.

Isn't this the herb Boss Yao has been looking for? It's a place that even the Wolf Head Mercenary Group refused to take on as a mission. Xiao Yan actually took it on by himself?

"I was going to ask, do you know this..."

"Mm? What's wrong?"

Looking at Xiao Yi Xian, who stopped speaking abruptly, Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow in confusion. After a long while, Xiao Yi Xian reluctantly returned the map.

"It's nothing."

Xiao Yi Xian replied, her heart filled with helplessness.

Judging from Xiao Yan's performance earlier, the second rank magical beasts around these herbs wouldn't be a threat to him at all. Why was she even worrying?

Just as Xiao Yi Xian was thinking this, Xiao Yan spoke again.

"Speaking of which, this mission really is troublesome."

Xiao Yan looked at the maps in his hands, furrowing his brows.

"So many second rank magical beasts. I really didn't think I could handle it on my own, which is why I decided to join the team."

"I see."

Xiao Yi Xian casually responded, but suddenly realized something and turned to look at Xiao Yan in shock.

Hmm???

(End of Chapter)

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