For these people, Ling Xiao only slightly punished them. Who told them to flirt with his woman? They were lucky that he didn't want their lives.
Looking at the mercenaries who scattered like birds, Luo Meiying felt proud, but she didn't know how Ling Xiao did it. "Xiao, why would they listen to your command?"
Ling Xiao smiled and said, "I'll tell you later!"
At this time, the maid of the Mercenary Guild had come out and said to Ling Xiao and Luo Meiying, "You two, the mission you issued has indeed been successfully accepted. We will immediately send someone to find the person who completed the mission. You can come again at this time tomorrow."
It was impossible for people who completed this kind of clue mission to stay in the Mercenary Guild all the time waiting for the employer to arrive. They would leave their contact information and only show up to lead the way when the employer arrived.
Ling Xiao already knew this procedure. He nodded to the maid and took Luo Meiying out of the Mercenary Guild.
Just as the two stepped out of the Mercenary Guild, a strong man stopped in front of them.
"You two, please wait. I'm Hou Ming, the captain of the Iron Water Mercenary Corps. What can I do for you?
We, the Iron Water Mercenary Corps, can help you solve your problems. "Although the strong man looked rough, he was quite eloquent.
Ling Xiao looked at the middle-aged man and found that he looked simple and honest, but from his eyes that kept darting around, Ling Xiao knew that this guy was not what he looked like. Moreover, he knew that this man was also in the Mercenary Guild just now. He knew that Ling Xiao couldn't afford to offend him, but he still came to ask for a job. This made Ling Xiao wonder what he was thinking.
"What can your mercenary corps do for me?" Ling Xiao asked with a faint smile.
"Whether it's killing, arson, searching for spiritual items, flying to the sky or diving into the sea, we can help you two!" The man was very good at packing and replied.
"Okay, then leave your contact information. I really need to go to the sea in a few days!" Ling Xiao also responded to the man.
The man was excited. He immediately told Ling Xiao an address and then left in a hurry. When he turned his back to Ling Xiao, there was an inexplicable sneer on his face.
"Xiao, are we really going to the sea?" Luo Meiying asked.
Ling Xiao nodded and said, "You are a water elemental. If you want to speed up your understanding of the power of the world, a trip to the East China Sea will be of great benefit to you. Maybe it will help you understand the power of the world."
Regardless of whether the mercenary was intentional or not, Ling Xiao definitely had to make a trip to the East Sea. Not to mention the things at the bottom of the sea that would make people envious, just for Luo Meiying's further understanding of the water attribute, he had to make a trip to the sea.
Ling Xiao and Luo Meiying found a restaurant to stay.
The day quickly passed and Ling Xiao and Luo Meiying arrived at the Mercenary Guild.
The Mercenary Guild introduced Ling Xiao and Luo Meiying to a person. They didn't expect that person to be the middle-aged man who blocked Ling Xiao and Luo Meiying yesterday, Hou Ming.
"I didn't expect to meet the two of you again. What fate!" Hou Ming let out a hearty laugh.
Ling Xiao was still as calm as before. He now knew why this person blocked his way yesterday.
"I'm sure you recognize me. Quickly, take me to the person I'm looking for!" Ling Xiao smiled faintly. His narrowed eyes shone with an indescribable light.
Yesterday, this person blocked Ling Xiao's path. Only now did Ling Xiao know that this person was the mercenary who knew Yin He's whereabouts. Ling Xiao was sure that this person in front of him knew his identity. Otherwise, things couldn't be so coincidental.
It was just that Ling Xiao didn't understand what this Hou Ming was planning.
Hou Ming seemed a bit speechless and replied, "Don't worry. Since I've accepted the mission, of course I'll complete it. However … we need to go out to sea. She's already out there!
If … you don't want to go out to sea, then you'll have to wait for her to come back. I just don't know when she'll come back. "
"Alright, we'll do as you say. As long as we find her, you'll be rewarded." Ling Xiao immediately agreed.
He didn't know what this person was planning, but he didn't want to let go of any clues regarding Yun Mengqi. Even if he had to climb a mountain of swords or dive into a pot of boiling oil, he wouldn't even frown.
"Then … then let's go!" Hou Ming rubbed his hands.
He didn't know why, but right now, he felt a bit timid in front of Ling Xiao. He cursed in his heart, "F * ck, so what if she's the head of the Proud Smiling Palace? Once she's out at sea, she'll be at our mercy!"
Ling Xiao and Luo Meiying followed Hou Ming out of Eastsea City, heading towards the vast Eastern Sea.
On the way, Ling Xiao asked Hou Ming how he'd discovered Yin He's whereabouts.
Hou Ming naturally told Ling Xiao the story he'd prepared beforehand.
"Are you sure that Yin He is the person I'm looking for?
If she isn't, then I won't give you a single crystal, "said Ling Xiao.
There were many people with the same surname in this world, so Ling Xiao had to be the first to say this.
Hou Ming patted his chest and said, "Head Ling, don't worry. That woman claimed to be an elder of the Guishui Sect, and her name is Yin He, which matches your mission. If she isn't the person you're looking for, then I have nothing else to say."
Hou Ming stopped in his tracks. It seemed that if Ling Xiao continued to question him, he wouldn't be able to lead the way.
Ling Xiao waved his hand and said, "Don't talk nonsense, hurry up and take me there." He thought to himself, "No matter what tricks you play, if the answer doesn't satisfy me, then don't blame me for being impolite."
Hou Ming respectfully led the way once again.
After the three of them flew for a while, a gust of wind blew over, and a refreshing yet slightly salty smell assailed their nostrils.
After a while, they arrived at the shore of the Eastern Sea. There were many martial artists and ships on the docks.
The bustling sounds and the dense number of ships showed how prosperous the sea was!
Any martial artist who wanted to go out to sea to hunt for treasures wouldn't be able to casually go out unless they had a few tricks up their sleeves.
Ordinary martial artists only dared to walk in the shallow waters to search for low-grade spirit herbs and catch some ordinary spirit beasts to sell.
The stronger martial artists, on the other hand, went a little further into the sea, where the dangers and opportunities there were also much greater.
As for the center of the sea, there were even more terrifying existences there, and even natural disasters could descend at any time. Even the Sky Sovereign and Emperor Xuan had to be careful there. If they were the slightest bit careless, they would end up buried in the sea.
Just as Hou Ming, Ling Xiao, and Luo Meiying arrived at the pier, a dozen or so mercenaries came forward to welcome them. One of the mercenaries said, "Captain, you're here. Boss is in a hurry. Did anyone come to reply to the mission?"
Hou Ming immediately pointed at Ling Xiao and Luo Meiying and said, "Yo, aren't these our employers? Have you prepared the ship? We need to find them as soon as possible so that we can report to them!"
"Cut the crap. Now that they're here, why aren't you guys keeping an eye on that woman?" Hou Ming shouted at the man.
This mercenary's name was Robin, and he was one of Hou Ming's subordinates. He had the strength of a low-level Sky Sovereign.
He looked at Ling Xiao and Luo Meiying, then said to Hou Ming, "That woman went out to sea three days ago. If we chase after her at full speed, I believe we'll be able to catch up to her in no time."
"Alright, let's go now!"
Hou Ming waved his hand and said. His gaze then landed on Ling Xiao and said, "What do you think?"
Ling Xiao replied, "You guys do as you see fit. I only want to find her!"
"Alright, our people are always paying attention to that woman's whereabouts. We'll definitely find her for you as soon as possible!" Hou Ming patted his chest and replied.
Immediately after, Hou Ming brought Ling Xiao, Luo Meiying, and his subordinates to the pier.
Seeing that the pier was operating in a disorderly manner, many martial artists were patrolling coldly to prevent anyone from causing trouble at the pier.
When Ling Xiao and Luo Meiying followed Hou Ming onto the boat, a man who was as tall as an iron tower among the patrolling team saw Ling Xiao's back and muttered, "Why does this guy look a little like brother-in-law?"
He only muttered to himself and did not go forward to take a look. He felt that his eyes might be playing tricks on him. How could his brother-in-law suddenly come to the East Sea without him knowing?
The sea breeze was fresh and salty, and the seawater was blue.
Looking at the vast and boundless sea, Ling Xiao felt that he was like a chestnut in the ocean. He was simply too insignificant.
Right now, he was already a high-level Sky Sovereign, and his battle strength was comparable to the Mystic Thearch's. However, he did not have the confidence to fly above this sea for many days.
After all, it was a vast expanse. It looked so lonely and desolate, without any footholds. Even if the Mystic Thearch was here, he would not dare to say that he could fly across this sea.
This was also the reason why many martial artists wanted to sail out to sea. At the very least, this was the best tool to rest and recover.
"Xiao, do you feel that this sea breeze is very comfortable?" Luo Meiying sat on the bow of the boat and opened her arms as she spoke with an intoxicated expression.
Luo Meiying was a water-attribute martial artist. The water-attribute spiritual energy in this sea region was incomparably dense, so she naturally felt that she had an affinity with this heaven and earth.
"En, I feel comfortable too!" Ling Xiao replied softly.
The feeling of the sea breeze calmed him down a lot. The only thing that made him feel uncomfortable was the salty smell, which made him feel uncomfortable.
"Xiao, I keep feeling that they are up to no good!" Luo Meiying leaned closer to Ling Xiao and sent a voice transmission.
Luo Meiying's brain was not very smart, but she also faintly felt that these people were not reliable.
Ling Xiao naturally knew this as well. He immediately replied, "No matter what tricks they play, just take it."
"They have a lot of people, and this is their territory. This …" Luo Meiying said worriedly.
Although she knew that Ling Xiao was not weak, she had not seen Ling Xiao's current combat strength. Naturally, she was afraid of any accidents.
"Don't worry, they are just a bunch of clowns. They can't play any tricks. You should go back to your room and cultivate more. At the same time, experience the feeling of this sea. I believe that after this trip, you will definitely be able to comprehend your own world power." Ling Xiao smiled and comforted her.
No matter what the people of the Iron Water Mercenary Group wanted to do, Ling Xiao had already prepared to block them.
He only hoped that he could really see that Yin He on this trip and find out the whereabouts of Yun Mengqi. Then, everything would be worth it.