Battle Through the Heavens: The Holy Sun Immortal Venerable

Chapter 49 I, Xiao Li, am willing to serve you faithfully and at your service!

"Who do you think I am? I am the mighty Eight-Winged Black Serpent King, the overlord of serpentine magical beasts, I..."

The Eight-Winged Black Serpent King's expression darkened, and he spoke angrily, but before he could finish speaking, the crimson-gold mark on his forehead suddenly began to heat up.

"It is my honor to be your mount!"

"..."

The words that were on the tip of his tongue got stuck in his throat. He forced an ugly smile onto his dark face, and his snake body slumped down in front of Lin Ran. Even his cunning triangular snake eyes seemed to have become clearer.

I've come from the heart.

What Eight-Winged Black Serpent King? Just call me Little Black.

Lin Ran's lips curled up slightly as he turned his gaze to the dazed figure in green.

"Actually, letting the Heavenly Serpent Palace take Qinglin away is indeed a good choice, because I don't know much about snake-related techniques. However, I don't like entrusting what I want to others for safekeeping."

"You should understand what I mean."

"..."

The woman in green pursed her red lips, finally sighed softly, knelt on one knee before Lin Ran, and bowed deeply.

"I am willing to share Lord Lin Ran's burdens."

"You see, talking to smart people is so easy."

Lin Ran smiled and carried Qing Lin towards the Mo Tie Mercenary Group.

At the same time, a surge of fighting spirit was infused into Qinglin's body.

Qinglin, who had been unconscious, let out a soft moan and slowly woke up, looking bewildered.

"I, I'm..."

The dazed girl slowly opened her eyes and was immediately surprised to find herself in the arms of a young man. Her delicate face flushed crimson, but when her gaze fell upon her surroundings, she was so shocked that she covered her mouth and turned pale.

Because of Green Barbarian's burst of fighting spirit, the original Desert Iron Mercenary Group had become a ruin. A large number of mercenaries were crushed by the broken walls and rubble, and their cries of agony were endless.

"How could this happen..."

She only remembered delivering a letter to the regimental commander and the second regimental commander, and then she met an extremely beautiful woman.

He then lost consciousness.

How did the entire Desert Iron Mercenary Group end up like this when I woke up...?

Qinglin struggled slightly, trying to get off Lin Ran, but as soon as her legs touched the ground, her whole body went limp and she collapsed back into Lin Ran's arms.

"My lord, I..."

"Your meridians were blocked by battle qi. Although I have already unblocked them for you, your body still needs some time to adapt."

Lin Ran spoke softly, picking him up again: "My name is Lin Ran. As for the specific situation here, let's go see your commander."

"Um……"

Upon hearing this, a hint of shyness appeared in Qinglin's emerald eyes.

Although she was a maid in the Desert Iron Mercenary Group, because of her mixed-race identity, not many people in the group actually liked her. Even the two leaders only treated her so-so.

Therefore, this was the first time Qinglin had been in such close contact with a man.

Smelling Lin Ran's scent, Qing Lin felt a sense of peace for some reason, but when she heard the mercenaries' cries of agony, a look of worry appeared on her pretty face.

The Desert Iron Mercenary Group was like home to her, and although these mercenaries weren't her family, they were her partners.

Such a pitiful appearance immediately aroused her pity.

She instinctively wanted to go over and help them bandage their wounds, but her body was so weak that she could only slump in Lin Ran's arms.

Lin Ran carried Qing Lin all the way to the front line, with Green Robe and White Fang following behind. After walking a few steps, Lin Ran noticed a beautiful figure moving around in the ruins, helping the wounded to get treatment.

Whenever a seriously injured person recovers under her care, she always shows a gentle and kind smile that touches people's hearts.

Even the fiercest mercenary men become as docile as lambs and show shyness when facing a young girl.

"Little Fairy Doctor".

Lin Ran called out softly, and the girl who was receiving treatment immediately brightened up and hurriedly ran to Lin Ran's side.

Her gaze lingered briefly on the green-clad figure and the white-toothed man behind Lin Ran, a hint of surprise flashing in her beautiful eyes. But when she saw the girl in Lin Ran's arms, she pouted, a little jealous.

"Young Master is indeed worthy of being called Young Master. He fought against several Dou Huang powerhouses and still managed to bring a little girl to his door."

"This young lady is so pretty, I wonder what her name is... Oh dear!"

Little Fairy Doctor covered her head with tears in her eyes, looking aggrieved.

"Greetings, sir. I am Qinglin."

A soft, timid voice rang out, startling Little Fairy Doctor slightly. Perhaps because Little Fairy Doctor was looking at her, Qinglin's timidity deepened: "W-what's wrong, Master?"

"No, it's nothing."

Little Fairy Doctor revealed a gentle smile, as if bathed in a spring breeze. Her slender jade hand pinched Qinglin's pretty cheek: "I'm just surprised where Young Master found such an adorable porcelain doll. She's so beautiful."

"No, no..."

Qinglin's timid appearance made Little Fairy Doctor's smile even brighter. With just one glance, she fell in love with this little girl.

This little girl is very timid and cowardly, a feeling that Little Fairy Doctor is very familiar with.

She was insecure, timid, and cowardly, just like herself when her poison first erupted.

However, Qinglin's presence was much stronger to her, because after her poison body erupted, she was the only one who felt inferior; everyone else who had witnessed her poison body eruption had already left her.

But Qinglin is different.

Besides the inferiority complex stemming from her identity, she also had to endure endless scorn and ridicule from outsiders. Heaven knows how this little girl grew up and survived under such pressure.

Thinking of this, Little Fairy Doctor looked at Qinglin with a softer light and more pity. The spiritual light on her storage ring flickered, and a pill appeared in her hand.

"Eat it. I see you are very weak. This Blood Qi Pill should be very effective for you."

"Ah, this..."

Qinglin was somewhat at a loss and dared not accept the pill.

"Take it, Azure Scale."

A weak voice rang out, and Xiao Li, limping and leaning on a long spear, walked to the front of the group.

His gaze swept over the figures in green and with white teeth, lingering briefly before finally settling on Lin Ran and bowing deeply.

"grown ups."

Xiao Li knew very well that if it weren't for Lin Ran's appearance, the Mo Tie Mercenary Group would probably not exist now, nor would he, Xiao Li, be here anymore.

The mysterious Dou Huang expert from before was clearly targeting Qing Lin, and Xiao Li guessed that Lin Ran's appearance was also related to Qing Lin.

But so what?

Lin Ran's act of saving his life was truly genuine!

The debt of gratitude for saving a life is greater than heaven, not to mention Lin Ran's unfathomable and terrifying strength, as well as his status as a sixth-grade alchemist.

and.

This incident resulted in heavy losses for the group's strongest members, with less than one in ten surviving. The group leader, his elder brother Xiao Ding, was killed, and the entire Mo Tie Mercenary Group was almost wiped out, with even their camp destroyed.

Once the afterglow of the Dou Huang powerhouse fades and Stone Desert City returns to its former tranquility, the fate of their Mo Tie Mercenary Group is predictable.

It's considered good that the other mercenary groups in Stone Desert City have divided it up cleanly. Those who have grudges against the Mo Tie Mercenary Group will probably take this opportunity to kick them while they're down and retaliate!

Especially the Sand Mercenary Group, which has always been at odds with the Desert Iron Mercenary Group!

The thought of that outcome was unbearable for Xiao Li. That's why, after he had barely regained his ability to walk, he disregarded his grief over his elder brother's death and rushed over to greet Lin Ran.

This is the only chance right now to save Xiao Li and the entire Mo Tie Mercenary Group!

Xiao Li took a deep breath, knelt down before Lin Ran, and kowtowed deeply.

"My lord, you saved Xiao Li and the Mo Tie Mercenary Group from dire straits. I, Xiao Li, have no way to repay your life-saving grace. I will serve you faithfully and tirelessly!"

(End of this chapter)