Not far from Ling Xiao, seven figures appeared in the dense forest. These seven people all looked somewhat similar, so it was obvious that they were brothers.
The youngest was around 26 years old, and the oldest was in his forties.
If Lone Eagle was here, he would definitely recognize these seven people. They were quite famous among the adventurers. Originally, they were known as the Peng Seven Wolves. However, after the Azure Wolves Mercenary Group learned of their existence, they threatened to change their titles if they didn't submit to the Azure Wolves Mercenary Group. Otherwise, they would definitely disappear from Meteor City. Therefore, the seven of them had no choice but to change their titles to the Peng Seven Eagles.
"Big brother, can we really sell all these low-level poisonous plants for money?" Eagle Seven, who was the youngest among them, asked Eagle Big, who was the oldest.
"Old Seven, you're so annoying. You've already asked this many times along the way. If we can't sell them for money, then why did I ask you guys to come here?"
Eagle Three said to Eagle Seven, "Old Seven, Big Brother definitely knows what he's doing. If he says we can sell them for money, then we definitely can."
Eagle Seven still didn't understand, "But these low-grade poisonous plants aren't worth much even if we sell them to the Spirit Herb Hall. It's better to find a few more spirit plants and sell them for a higher price."
"What do you know? These poisonous plants aren't going to be sold to the Spirit Herb Hall," Eagle Seven shouted.
Eagle Seven didn't dare to say anything else, but he unwillingly swallowed his words.
At this time, Eagle Two said, "Big Brother, now that there are only seven of us, you should just tell us who wants to buy these poisonous plants so we can have an idea."
Eagle First hesitated for a moment and then looked around. After confirming that there was no one around, he quietly said, "It's a mission from the Ling family's chief steward. Each poisonous plant is worth 50 gold coins, and the higher the grade, the higher the price. This is double the price of low-grade spirit plants, so do you think we should collect them?
However, Chief Steward Ling said that this matter can't be leaked, or else the consequences will be … "
The other brothers all nodded when they saw how serious Eagle First was.
Eagle Seven was obviously talkative and couldn't help but ask, "What's the use of the Ling family collecting so many poisonous plants?"
Eagle Seven glared at Eagle Seven and said, "You have too many questions. You're asking me, but who am I supposed to ask?"
"Forget it, Big Brother. Little Seven is like this. Let's hurry and collect some poisonous plants, but we can't let any of them go." Eagle Three tried to smooth things over.
The seven no longer spoke and began to search for poisonous plants nearby.
Ling Xiao, who was not too far away, heard the conversation between the seven of them. His expression turned serious as he thought to himself, "What is Ling Chong trying to do by gathering so many poisonous grasses?
Could it be that those two old geezers can't wait to fight for the throne?
Ling Chong was the head steward of the Ling Family that Big Eagle had mentioned. Ling Xiao knew that there was only one Head Steward Ling in Meteor City.
The more Ling Xiao thought about it, the more he worried about his grandfather. But now that Lone Eagle was in the middle of a breakthrough, he was afraid that if he left, spirit beasts or adventurers would disturb him.
"No, I have to get to the bottom of this." Ling Xiao thought about it and decided to get to the bottom of it. Otherwise, he would feel uncomfortable.
Ling Xiao took some twigs and weeds to cover up the hole that Lone Eagle was in. Then, he dashed towards Seven Eagles who were not far away.
"Big brother, I found a snake-shaped plant!" Eagle Seven happily picked up a snake-shaped plant.
"Not good!" Ying San turned around and shouted, "Little Seven, get out of the way! There's a Seven-Star Viper next to the Serpentine Grass!"
Unfortunately, Ying San's warning was too late. A small figure shot out from the bushes.
"Ah!"
Ying Qi's arm was bitten and he let out a blood-curdling scream. He immediately grabbed the Seven-Star Viper with his other hand and fiercely smashed it to the ground. His feet didn't stop as he heavily stepped on the snake's head. The snake's head was immediately trampled into minced meat.
"If you dare to bite me, I'll make sure you die without a complete corpse." Eagle Seven still didn't understand and stomped on the dead Seven-Star Venomous Snake several times.
However, Ying San came to Ying Qi with a serious face and waved the hook in his hand at Ying Qi's arm, which was bitten by the snake.
"Ah!" Ying Qi was caught off guard and one of his arms was cut off. He let out a heart-wrenching scream.
"Little Seven!" The other brothers cried out and hurriedly ran over to Ying Qi.
Ying Qi covered his bleeding arm with one hand and rolled on the ground in pain.
Ying San took out a medicinal pill from his waist and forced it into Ying Qi's mouth. The others helped Ying Qi bandage his wound.
"Third … third brother, what are you doing?" Ying Liu, who was two years older than Ying Qi, angrily asked Ying San.
"What do you know? Your third brother is saving Little Seven. Don't look down on this Seven-Star Viper. It's extremely poisonous, and even if we have antidotes, we can't save Little Seven. Your third brother cut off Little Seven's arm to prevent the snake's venom from spreading. This can be considered saving Little Seven's life!" Ying Da shouted as he looked at Ying Qi, who was lying on the ground.
Although his youngest brother was especially talkative and annoying, he was still his biological brother. Now that he had lost an arm, how could he not feel sad for him?
Hearing Ying Da's words, Ying Liu froze for a moment before sighing and turning his face away.
"Who is it?" Ying Da shouted in a certain direction.
Who else could it be other than Ling Xiao?
"Brothers, I'm just passing by," Ling Xiao said with a friendly smile.
Ying Da could see through Ling Xiao's cultivation, so he lowered his guard. But when he saw that Ling Xiao was handsome and handsome, but his clothes were tattered and bloodstained, he couldn't help but be puzzled. This brat is actually at the middle realm, and his strength isn't bad. But he really has some guts to come here alone. "
Ling Xiao glanced at Ying Qi, who was lying on the ground in pain, and thought of a plan. He immediately said, "If we don't stop the bleeding, I'm afraid he won't be able to hold on if he loses too much blood!"
In truth, it wasn't that no one wanted to stop the bleeding, but that the wound on Ying Qi's arm was too big. Although it had been bandaged, the blood vessels were still flowing out, and there was nothing they could do.
"What nonsense are you spouting? If you don't leave, I'll kill you!" Ying Liu roared at Ling Xiao.
The others also had ugly expressions as they glared at Ling Xiao, as if blaming Ling Xiao for saying such unlucky words.
Ling Xiao didn't mind, and lightly said, "If you trust this little brother, I can stop his bleeding."
The Seven Eagles were stunned, and in the end, Ying San said, "Does this little brother really have the confidence to stop the bleeding?"
"Since you don't believe me, then I'll be leaving," Ling Xiao said and turned to leave.
At that moment, Ying Da stopped Ling Xiao and said, "As long as you can stop the bleeding, I'll give you 100 gold coins."
Ling Xiao smiled and said, "I don't need your gold coins. I just want to ask you a few simple questions, and I want you to answer them truthfully."
"Let alone a few, even a hundred won't be a problem. Hurry up and stop the bleeding!" Ying Liu hurriedly agreed.
Ling Xiao nodded and then reached down to the side of Ying Qi's severed arm. He casually pressed a few acupoints and then stood up. He clapped his hands and said, "It's done."
The Seven Eagles didn't believe him, but when they saw that Ying Qi was no longer groaning in pain, their expressions relaxed and they immediately fainted. The wound had indeed stopped bleeding.
Although Ling Xiao didn't know any acupoint techniques, he still had some basic acupoint techniques from his previous life. He was quite confident in his ability to stop bleeding.
"Many thanks for your help, little brother. If you have any questions, feel free to ask." Ying Da cupped his hands in thanks to Ling Xiao, but his eyes flashed with doubt. He didn't know what this brat wanted to ask.
Ling Xiao rolled his eyes and then got straight to the point. "I just want to know why you've gathered so many poisonous grasses."
Ying Da's expression slightly changed. He was just about to answer when Ying San interrupted, "Of course we're going to sell them for some gold coins. Could it be that little brother is interested in poisonous grasses?"
Ling Xiao naturally knew that Ying San was just brushing him off, so he got straight to the point. "I'm afraid you're not telling the truth. I just heard you say that you wanted to sell them to the Ling family's chief steward."
As soon as Ling Xiao said this, the Seven Eagles all became alert. Ying Da narrowed his eyes and said, "Since little brother heard it, why bother asking?"
"Don't be nervous, I'm just here to make some money. I just want to get some information from you. If there are poisonous grasses, how can I contact the chief steward?" Ling Xiao explained.
"Little brother, it's best if you don't ask what you shouldn't ask. You should know that a loose tongue can cause trouble. Since you've helped my seventh brother stop his bleeding, you can leave," Ying Da said bluntly.
"It seems that you don't want to answer my questions." Ling Xiao was gradually losing his patience. If they really didn't dare to answer, then he would have to use force to solve the problem.
"Hmph, hurry up and scram, or I'll chop you up. Don't think that just because you've helped us you can ask for favors." Ying Six shouted at Ling Xiao.
"Did you hear that? Hurry up and scram, or don't blame us for being ruthless," Ying Si, who had been silent this whole time, spoke up.
Ling Xiao was infuriated. Helping spirit beasts could earn him favors, but now that he was being bullied while helping a human, he couldn't take it anymore.
"Since that's the case, then I'll have to take back what I owe," Ling Xiao said indifferently. Then his figure flashed and he once again appeared next to Ying Seven, his finger quickly tapping a few times.
Ying Seven, who had just fainted, suddenly woke up and began to scream, "Ah … it hurts … it hurts so much!"
"Seventh brother, that damned bastard!" Ying Six cried out in alarm. Then he swung the two hooks in his hands at Ling Xiao, his eyes filled with killing intent.
Unfortunately, Ying Six and Ling Xiao were only mid-level profound practitioners. How could he possibly be a match for Ling Xiao?
Ling Xiao didn't even bother to use his weapon. He first dodged Ying Six's two hooks and then punched Ying Six's lower ribs several times, causing Ying Six to bounce back.
"You have some skills, but … if you don't stop my brother's bleeding within three breaths, I'll immediately behead you." Ying Si glowered at Ling Xiao.
"I said that if I help him stop the bleeding, you'll answer a few questions. Unfortunately, you don't know how to treasure it, so I can only take back my words and let him bleed to death." Ling Xiao crossed his arms in front of his chest.
"A mere mid-level profound practitioner dares to be so arrogant? Looks like you won't shed a tear until you see your coffin!" A sharp light flashed through Ying Si's eyes as he waved the two hooks in his hands a few times. Several streaks of light shot towards Ling Xiao.
Ying Si was a high level profound practitioner, so his moves were much fiercer than Ying Six's.
If it was any other mid-level profound practitioner, it would have been difficult for them to dodge, but unfortunately for him, his opponent was Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao's "Cloud Track Phantom" footwork was unique on this continent. His speed was peerlessly fast, and his movements were erratic. In an instant, he had dodged Ying Si's attack and appeared behind him.
"Old Four, watch out behind you!" Ying Da and Ying San shouted in unison as they caught sight of Ling Xiao's figure.
"Too late!" Ling Xiao's killing intent surged as he unsheathed the Blue Crystal Sword on his back.
The sword flashed, and someone was beheaded!
Unfortunately, it wasn't Ling Xiao, but Ying Si.