Starting as a supporting character in Doupo

Xiao Fan stared at him and said softly, "Don't worry, as long as you listen to me, I can not only help your mercenary group grow stronger, but even if you consume the Hundred Herbs, without resources, your chances of breaking through to the Dou Wang realm are extremely slim. But I can give you that opportunity."

Han Jue was truly shocked by Xiao Fan's extravagant gesture.

Xiao Fan's greatest asset is the Hundred Herbs, yet he doesn't even want it, which shows that he doesn't care much about the medicinal effects of the Hundred Herbs.

I've managed to latch onto a powerful patron!

Han Jue looked at Xiao Fan seriously and said, "From now on, Han Jue will obey Young Master's orders."

Looking at Han Jue, Xiao Fan was once again surprised by the power of the imprint. Han Jue's change of mindset was not only due to what Xiao Fan had said to him, but also due to the subtle influence of the imprint in his mind.

As the mark deepened, Han Jue's loyalty to Xiao Fan gradually increased, until he would never disobey even in death.

Xiao Fan curiously checked his affinity relationships.

【Han Jue】Affection level 80, Trust.

With initial control, the favorability rating had already reached 80, which served as a benchmark for Xiao Fan in managing his subordinates.

As Xiao Fan grew, the various components of the system truly began to play their role in helping him.

The Favorability Module can be used as a powerful tool for Xiao Fan to test the loyalty of his subordinates, while the Summoning Template will be his means of extracting cheat codes. The only pity is that, although the items in the shop templates are all high-level cultivation techniques and fighting skills for Xiao Fan, none of them are particularly important.

After all, Xiao Fan can obtain cultivation techniques and combat skills through missions or development in the future.

Temporarily banish these thoughts from your mind.

Xiao Fan said to Han Jue.

"Go back to your mercenary group first."

Han Jue nodded in agreement, and then intended to let Xiao Fan ride his horse, only to find that the Crimson Blood Horse had already fallen into a pool of blood.

Xiao Fan declined Han Jue's invitation, told him Han Qianqian's location, and then asked Han Jue to go back and reorganize the mercenary group, saying he would come over later.

Han Jue agreed and immediately headed to Mo City.

Although he was controlled by Xiao Fan, Han Jue's mindset remained unchanged. He still deeply loved his daughter and still had great ambitions. The only difference was that he now had absolute loyalty to Xiao Fan.

This is also the terrifying aspect of the brand: it controls people but does not limit its development. After all, if it controls people, changes in their lifestyles or mechanical actions will expose this problem.

Along the way, Xiao Fan sensed the elements in the Tagor Desert. Eighty percent of the elemental power was earth and fire.

At the same time, Xiao Fan also made some changes to his plan to seize the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame.

Firstly, Xiao Fan did not plan to go to the lotus seat outside Stone Desert City. One reason was the existence of the two-headed fire spirit snake, and the other was that, according to Xiao Fan's estimation, Xiao Yan would be arriving in Desert City soon, and by the time he dealt with Desert City, it would be too late to get there.

Another point is that when he tries to seize the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, he will definitely encounter Yao Lao and Xiao Yan. At that time, Xiao Fan will also have other plans.

Just then, the long-lost system voice suddenly rang in Xiao Fan's mind.

"Ding! You have triggered a new quest."

Chapter 52 Swallowing a Hundred Herbs

"Ding! You have triggered a new quest."

The system notification sound echoed in Xiao Fan's mind.

Xiao Fan opened the system panel with a pleasant surprise. After all, it had been a long time since he last triggered a mission. He hadn't triggered a mission since the system malfunctioned last time.

[The Strongest Supporting Character System] (Pidan)

Host: Xiao Fan

Level: 5 (6311000)

Strength: Four-star Dou Shi (4201000) Third-grade Alchemist (3021000)

Source Coins: 0

Technique: Radiant Sun Technique

Combat Skills: Profound Rank Low-level Absorbing Palm (Mastery), Profound Rank High-level Eight Extremes Collapse (Mastery), Profound Rank Low-level Startling Dragon Step (Mastery), Earth Rank Low-level Cloud Crane Shadow (Beginner)...

Items: Azure Lotus Core Fire Map, Canaan Academy Admission Invitation, Shadowless Mask, Thousand Flame Spear, Pure Soul Experience (to be absorbed)...

main mission:

Task 1: Unify the forces of Desert City (To be accepted). Task Rewards: 3000 Source Coins, 100 Experience Points, 100 Battle Qi Points

Task Two: Obtain the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame (To be accepted). Task Rewards: 5000 Source Coins, 200 Experience Points, 300 Battle Qi Points

When Xiao Fan received the system's task, he felt as if a windfall had fallen into his lap.

These two tasks are part of Xiao Fan's plans for the future.

Xiao Fan originally planned to unify the Desert City Mercenary Group with the mark he had and the Great Dou Master-level combat power card because he had not drawn any means to deal with the two-headed fire spirit snake. He then planned to use the wealth of the mercenary group to draw more cards and arm himself.

Unexpectedly, the system's task now coincided with his own thoughts. If successful, the newly acquired 3000 source coins would greatly increase Xiao Fan's chances of success.

Another task is the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, which is something Xiao Fan will be working on next, since his special physique allows him to absorb it.

What surprised Xiao Fan the most was the amount of Battle Qi points awarded by the two tasks.

According to the system's quantification of one's strength, every hundred points of battle qi are equivalent to a minor realm.

Xiao Fan is currently a four-star Dou Shi. Even after advancing for so long, his Dou Qi value is only 420 through his own cultivation. Once these two tasks are completed, Xiao Fan's Dou Qi value will increase by 400 points, which is equivalent to being able to directly jump to the level of an eight-star Dou Shi.

This saves me a lot of time.

Overjoyed, Xiao Fan accepted two missions and lost interest in continuing to explore the desert. With the system's support, he no longer needed to level up under the scorching sun like Xiao Yan.

Xiao Fan also quickly headed towards Mo City.

Upon arriving at the gates of Mo City, they discovered that the members of the Iron Cavalry Mercenary Group had already withdrawn, and the city lockdown order had been lifted.

After making a few inquiries, I learned that it referred to a young lady from the Iron Cavalry Mercenary Group, who had been successfully rescued by the group's leader.

Xiao Fan smiled and headed to the Iron Cavalry Mercenary Group's headquarters once again.

At the Iron Cavalry Mercenary Group's headquarters, Han Jue gave a brief order to the assembled mercenaries, saying that everything was fine for the time being and that they should each perform their duties.

The others assumed that the leader wanted to spend some time with Han Qianqian because he had just rescued the young lady, so they all left, leaving the father and daughter alone.

After the mercenaries withdrew, Han Jue waved his hand, signaling Han Qianqian to return to her room. He then sat in the hall, seemingly waiting for something.

It didn't take Xiao Fan long to reach the entrance of the Iron Cavalry Mercenary Group. He told the guard that he had an appointment with the group leader, and the guard looked at Xiao Fan suspiciously, seemingly unable to believe that such a young boy would know his group leader.

Xiao Fan displayed his strength as a four-star Dou Shi, and one of the mercenaries at the door immediately ran in to report.

A four-star Dou Shi (Battle Master) is enough to be a squad leader even in the Iron Cavalry Mercenary Group, let alone such a young boy.

The guards dared not delay and immediately informed Han Jue of the news.

Upon receiving the news, Han Jue immediately knew that Xiao Fan had arrived. He wanted to go out to greet him, but he was worried that it would attract too much attention, so he simply had the guards invite Xiao Fan in.

Xiao Fan followed the guards through the Iron Cavalry Mercenary Group's territory and soon arrived at the hall where Han Jue was.

Han Jue stood in the center of the hall. When he saw Xiao Fan arrive, he immediately waved for all the mercenaries around him to leave, leaving only him and Xiao Fan in the hall.

"I hope you will forgive me, young master. I was worried that going out would attract too much attention, so I did not go out to greet you."

Xiao Fan helped Han Jue up and chuckled. "There's nothing to blame you for. On the contrary, I should praise your intelligence. Also, from now on, just call me Young Master!"

"Yes, son."

Xiao Fan sized up Han Jue, then spoke.

"There's no time to lose, take me to see how that herb-devouring creature is doing!"

Han Jue nodded in agreement, and then led Xiao Fan to the inner courtyard.

Upon arriving at a small courtyard, Han Jue bowed to Xiao Fan and spoke.

"Young master, this is the place."

He then dismissed the mercenaries guarding the gate and led Xiao Fan into the courtyard.

The mercenaries guarding this courtyard were all Han Jue's trusted confidants. They had never seen Han Jue show such respect to anyone before. They exchanged glances, their eyes filled with unconcealed shock.

After the two entered the courtyard, Han Jue said.

"Because of the importance of the Hundred Herbs, even the mercenaries guarding the courtyard don't know the specific details here. This is where I usually rest."

He then led Xiao Fan into a side room.

"To keep it hidden, I set up a secret room in this folk remedy, where the herbal medicine is hidden."

"As he spoke, Han Jue reached out and pressed a decoration on the wall, revealing a staircase leading downwards in the corner of the wall.

Xiao Fan was surprised by Han Jue's caution throughout the journey.

"Without your guidance, no one else would have been able to find this place!"

Han Jue smiled after listening.

"Young master is too kind. We are just small fry, and all we can do is rely on these little tricks."

Xiao Fan gave a noncommittal smile.

As you descend the steps, candles are lit all around, dispelling the darkness.

After descending the steps, a spacious underground hall comes into view.

There was only one herb planted in the middle of the hall, and no other herbs were planted in the surrounding soil. The whole space was filled with a strong medicinal fragrance.

The entire plant is pale blue, with a small yellow flower bud in full bloom. The rootstock inside has a faint red glow. From the rootstock to the flower bud, most of the rootstock has a red glow, except for the small section that is close to the flower stamen, which has no luster.