Reborn as a Hatrack in the Mystical Land-Chapter 740 - 9: Reunion with the Ni Family

The approaching figure stood nine feet tall, donning a War God Cloak, moving with the momentum of a dragon and the ferocity of a tiger; his presence was felt before he was even seen.

That roar, like the raging torrents of a river, caused Luo Pan and Yang Chang, who were in the midst of battle, to feel a sharp pain in their eardrums, prompting them to channel their Dark Energy and step aside.

Yue Jinghua also felt her blood and qi roiling within her; such a cultivation was only possible for Captain Ni Huo in the Reversed Fire Mercenary Group.

Yue Jinghua had crossed paths with Ni Huo before, and it seemed now that Ni Huo’s cultivation had improved even further.

Accompanied by several of his subordinates, Captain Ni Huo of the Reversed Fire Mercenary Group strode forward confidently.

Upon recognizing the members of the July Mercenary Team, Ni Huo’s expression darkened even more.

In this world, there were few who dared to defy the Mercenary King Ni Huo, and Yue Jinghua was one of them.

Yue Jinghua had publicly rejected his invitation on Nihuo Fan, tarnishing Ni Huo’s reputation, which was soon followed by news about the July Mercenary Team.

Only then did he understand why Yue Jinghua had made those arrogant claims about Dragon Ascension and Eagles Soaring through the Empty Skies.

She had no intention of joining any Mercenary Group because she planned to establish one herself.

Arrogant and ignorant, thinking that a mere skill would suffice to prosper in the Mercenary World, typical of a newcomer mercenary.

As an old-timer in the Mercenary World, Ni Huo had seen countless such arrogant juniors.

Ni Huo simply sneered at this, believing that a newcomer mercenary like Yue Jinghua, who neither had the strength nor the background, could stir up any significant troubles.

However, the July Mercenary Team, after a stint in the Ruins of Silence, rocketed from an obscure mercenary squad to a Five-star Mercenary Team, largely due to the Sky Dragon Palace incident in Five Saints Town.

While a great part of it was due to luck, it also indirectly indicated that the July Mercenary Team was exceptionally strong.

Ni Family Manor was vast, and every critical entry point was guarded with advanced Dark Arrays, hence Yue Jinghua and her companions had barely arrived when Ni Huo was already informed.

Ni Huo had also witnessed Luo Pan and Yang Chang’s fight.

With his keen eyesight, he immediately recognized that what made Luo Pan invincible was the Holy Rune on his body.

In just over a year, Yue Jinghua’s expertise as a Tattoo Master had noticeably improved.

Seeing this, Ni Huo grew even more displeased, his face clouding over; yet he soon noticed the young man wearing the Gold and Jade Gourd among the group.

The Gold and Jade Gourd from Danlu was something only elder-level figures in Danlu wore, and considering the young man’s tender age and handsome features, could he be the famous Pill Master Chen Jiangyin from the continent?

Amidst his shock, Ni Huo quickly stepped forward to greet, "Is this Master Chen Jiangyin, the Pill Master?"

His manner was extremely respectful, a far cry from his usual commanding presence as the leader of the Reversed Fire Mercenary Group. Seeing this, Yue Jinghua thought to herself, no wonder there are rumors on the continent that being a Pill Master is incomparable; had she known this earlier, she might have focused on mastering Alchemy Technique to thoroughly deal with influential figures like Ni Huo.

Chen Jiangyin also politely bowed, "Indeed, I am Chen Jiangyin. Captain Ni Huo, I am here at the invitation of my good friend Yue Jinghua to examine your deputy leader’s illness."

Chen Jiangyin cleverly credited Yue Jinghua for the accomplishment.

Upon hearing this, Ni Huo’s face stiffened.

Setting aside the feud between Reversed Fire Mercenary Group and Danlu, let’s talk about Chen Jiangyin.

After Ni Qianjun fell into a coma, Ni Huo, swallowing his pride, repeatedly sought medical help from Danlu, only to be driven away by several of its elders. They even refused to send a high-level alchemist.

Little did Ni Huo know, as soon as he returned to the Reversed Fire Mercenary Group, Chen Jiangyin came looking for him on his own.

Seeing this, Feng Buhui took the opportunity to personally invite Yue Jinghua and Cheng Ying, narrating the event of Cheng Ying bringing his senior brother Chen Jiangyin, the plan of July Mercenary Team heading to Geyue Town, and Qin Dongting’s participation in the Mercenary Newcomer King competition.

Ni Huo’s expression softened slightly, but his glance towards the July Mercenary Team and Yue Jinghua’s group was still quite unfriendly, "Then we’ll depend on Alchemist Chen’s assistance. As for the others, I apologize but the Ni Family Manor cannot accommodate everyone due to its limited capacity. Shortly, you will be escorted to Geyue Town, adhering to the town’s rule that mercenaries below Dark Earth Great Success are not permitted entry."

After saying so, he arrogantly glanced at Yue Jinghua’s unevenly ranked small team.

"No entrance below Dark Earth Great Success?" Yue Jinghua hadn’t anticipated this.

In her small team, Qian Luo, Chi Xi, Shalman and others, due to their professions, were all at Dark Earth Small Success or even Dark Jade.

Qin Dongting, Feng Buhui, and Compass who recently advanced, were all above Dark Earth Great Success. However, Feng Buhui had decided to stay with Yue Jinghua to check on Ni Qianjun’s condition, making it inconvenient for him to go.

Hence, Yue Jinghua’s earlier planned "Family and Friends" squad had to be unexpectedly scrapped.

Though discontent, since Geyue Town had such regulations, Yue Jinghua and the others had no other choice.

After agreeing on the matter, Shalman, Qian Luo, and Chi Xi temporarily returned to the Titan, leaving Yue Jinghua and Feng Buhui at Ni Family Manor. Initially, Ni Huo disagreed, but a word from Chen Jiangyin made him relent.

Thus, the only one possibly accompanying Qin Dongting to Geyue Town for the Mercenary Newcomer King’s registration was...

"Compass, here’s half a bottle of Mirror Sound Spring. After you enter Geyue Town with Qin Dongting and complete the registration, watch a few elimination matches, and then use Mirror Sound Spring to record and return to Titan," Yue Jinghua said as she rubbed her forehead with a frustrated look.

Yue Jinghua was utterly confident in Qin Dongting but regarding Compass, she felt he was quite unreliable.

According to Ni Huo, the Mercenary Newcomer King elimination tournament in Geyue Town had already started a few days ago, and they had entered the second round of selections. After registering, Qin Dongting would still be able to stay in town for a while, which would be convenient for observation and learning.

Mirror Sound Spring is quite rare on the continent; it is a unique spring water that can record images and sound. The half bottle that Yue Jinghua had was initially recollected by Hong Yao from the nightclub, and it had not been put to use yet.

Since Yue Jinghua and her group could not go to Geyue Town to watch the matches, this was the only way to understand the situation of this Mercenary Newcomer King elimination tournament.

"Captain, you can trust Little Panpan to handle it," Compass reassured, thumping his chest.

Qin Dongting also nodded, and then they left with Ni Huo.

Ni Huo took Qin Dongting and Compass to an empty room, where he took out a fiery red-colored teleportation scroll, muttered silently, and the teleportation scroll suddenly formed into a blazing transmission array.

"Qin Dongting, I have a good personal relationship with Mercenary King Bo Sai, and he has always felt indebted to you and your mother. I hope you won’t disappoint him in this Newcomer King competition," Ni Huo reminded them as Qin Dongting and Compass entered the transmission array.

As if unheard, Qin Dongting’s figure disappeared within the transmission array.