Chapter 1211: Chapter 102 Tian Jing Mountain Range_2
Ah Dai and Xuan Yue also stood up, and the atmosphere inside the tent became awkward once again, with both parties looking at each other, neither willing to speak first. Finally, it was Ah Dai who broke the silence. He extended his hand to the Blood Skull and said, "Leader, I hope we can successfully cooperate this time and safely escort the caravan to its destination. Let’s talk about our issues afterward."
The Blood Skull, seeing the magnanimity of the other, could not afford to be too petty. He shook Ah Dai’s hand and said, "Fine, let’s put our past issues aside for now and focus on this mission." Although he harbored strong hostility towards the two, he couldn’t deny their formidable strength, and he couldn’t help but secretly admire their unimaginable abilities at such a young age.
"Then, we will take our leave now." Having said that, Ah Dai nodded to the three skeletons and then turned and walked out of the tent with Xuan Yue.
Watching their retreating figures, the Blood Skull sighed and said, "It seems the magician was right; perhaps we will never be able to surpass them."
Iron Skull said, "Yes! If that magician had used all his power that day, we might not have had the chance to use our ultimate technique. Brother, after this mission is over, I think we should return to our master and ask for further guidance. Your Fiery Battle Spirit should also be sufficiently skilled to learn swordsmanship from the master."
The Blood Skull nodded and said solemnly, "No matter what happens tomorrow, you must forget all personal grievances. We cannot let any personal resentment tarnish the reputation of the Skeleton Mercenary Group. Keeping the caravan safe is our top priority. Alright, everyone, start meditating. I suddenly have a bad premonition that this journey through the Tian Jing Mountains will be very treacherous. We must act cautiously."
Outside Mimu City, a white figure sped towards the east. This man, over twenty, had a handsome face filled with anxiety. He carried a three-foot longsword on his back and moved swiftly. He was the youngest Judge of Light from the Holy Church, Baba Yi, who had left the Holy Church some days ago, a few days later than Xuan Yue. He had been unable to find any trace of Xuan Yue. Finally, hearing about a miracle in Mimu City, he rushed here and learned from a priest that Xuan Yue and Ah Dai had reunited. His heart was filled with immense anxiety; if he let them continue to be together, pursuing Xuan Yue would become even more challenging. The only consolation was that Xuan Yue was disguised in men’s clothing, and perhaps she had not yet recognized Ah Dai. Eager to win the heart of the one he loved, he immediately headed east based on his judgment after receiving the news.
Tian Jing Mountain Range, the main peak Tian Jing Peak.
Tian Jing Peak, about three thousand meters high and surrounded by clouds, is the highest peak in the Tian Jing Mountain Range. The bandits’ headquarters is located at the summit. The bandits have been in the area for decades, with leadership changing hands repeatedly. For their own interests, various forces continuously attacked each other, vying for control over the Tian Jing Mountain Range. This situation persisted until three years ago. Three years prior, a group of warriors, all shrouded in black robes including their faces, suddenly arrived. The Black-Robed Warriors, though not many in number—only about thirty or so, all large and robust—entered the mountain range. Initially, the bandits did not take them seriously due to their small numbers. However, in less than ten days, these thirty or so men swept through the various bandit camps in the Tian Jing Mountains, with six out of twenty-seven camps completely annihilated without a single survivor. The remaining twenty-one camps surrendered one after another, with almost all their leaders dying at the hands of these men in black. Their brutally efficient methods instilled deep fear in all bandits, resulting in over four thousand bandits being completely subdued by these thirty-odd men. Since the unification of the mountain range’s bandits, no merchant that passed through had ever done so smoothly; while the bandits’ income greatly increased, the majority of it was taken by those mysterious warriors in black.
In the meeting hall at the peak of Tian Jing Peak.
Here, over a hundred heads of various bandit camps gathered, and the Tian Jing Mountain Range’s bandits were completely controlled by the Black-Robed Warriors through these leaders. They all respectfully looked at the man in black seated in the central main seat, awaiting his orders.
The man in black’s voice, cold and devoid of any human emotion, calmly stated, "I suppose you all know why I’ve summoned you here. Not far below the mountains, a flock of fat sheep is about to arrive, reportedly people from the Stan Emperor Business Association Alliance of the Empire of Tian Jing. The Stan Emperor Business Association Alliance is famous for producing precious spices and jewels. The goods they carry this time are surely worth a fortune. This time, we can only accept success, not failure, no matter the cost, we must seize this shipment. If successful, I will naturally reward you. Does any camp have any objections?"
A thin middle-aged man said, "Head of the headquarters, this caravan might not be so easy to intercept! They have employed the Skeleton Mercenary Group. We’ve had dealings with the Skeleton Mercenary Group before. They are very strong, and the leading Blood, Wind, Iron, and Ice Skeletons are extremely skilled in martial arts. Last time, we lost over a thousand men, greatly weakening the strength of our camps. I think we should consider this matter more carefully."
