Red Rock Island was like a chestnut in the vast sea, not worth mentioning.
However, it was the only island in this tens of thousands of miles of sea, and it was also the largest island in the outer sea.
On this deserted island, there were hundreds of flags fluttering.
One of the flags was embroidered with a ferocious skull, giving off an evil aura, and the word "skull" was written on it. Another flag was embroidered with a few water patterns, and the word "molten iron" was written on it. The last flag was embroidered with three different colors, with white as the main color and red and blue as the supplementary colors. In the middle of the flag was a shining full moon, and the word "March" was written on it.
On the sea, these three flags represented the three great mercenary groups, namely the Skeleton Mercenary Group, the Molten Water Mercenary Group, and the March Mercenary Group.
Normally, the three mercenary groups would not interact much, and there would even be small-scale conflicts in certain aspects.
However, now that they were all gathered on Red Rock Island, it seemed a little strange.
The three mercenary groups each occupied a place in three directions to set up camp, and in the center was the largest tent, where loud discussions could be heard.
"Old Tie, we've already been waiting here for seven days. Can your bastard really lure the fish?" A boorish middle-aged man shouted at the top of his lungs.
This man was ugly, but full of spirit, with a string of skull ornaments hanging around his neck, and his muscles like snakes, looking extremely ferocious.
He was the leader of the Skeleton Mercenary Group, Lu Yi, known as the 'Skeleton Emperor', and was already at the peak of the mid-stage Mystic Emperor level.
The old man he was talking to was Tie Linggong, who had just broken through to the mid-stage Mystic Emperor level, the leader of the Molten Water Mercenary Group.
Apart from the two of them, there were five or six people at this table, all of whose aura had reached the Mystic Emperor level.
And one of the middle-aged women beside Tie Linggong was actually the Yin He that Ling Xiao had been looking for!
Now that she had become a low-stage Mystic Emperor, her temperament had increased by another level, and her charming figure made her more attractive among the few men.
This could be seen from the men's gazes sweeping up and down her body from time to time.
After Lu Yi asked the question, another Mystic Emperor said, "This time, our three groups have gathered here, and we can't let this wait be in vain. You, Tie Linggong, must pay for it!"
This Mystic Emperor was only at the peak of the low-stage, and ranked third among all the people present. He was the leader of the March Mercenary Group, Liu Sanyue.
Tie Linggong picked up a big bowl of wine and drank it in one gulp. He said, "Don't worry, since I, Old Tie, have invited you here, I won't let you come for nothing. Just don't run away when the time comes!"
"Of course, it's not like we're new to this world. If he dares to come, this Red Rock Island will be his burial ground!" Lu Yi shouted confidently.
"That's right. Maybe we don't have the strength to challenge the Proud Smiling Palace in other places, but in this sea region, no matter how many people they send, it's all in vain. We will definitely take Ling Xiao's head. I'm just afraid that he won't come in person!" Liu Sanyue took a sip of wine. Her eyes didn't hide her strong desire for the Yin Lotus.
Tie Linggong smiled and said, "That's for the best. Come, Xiao He, pour wine for the two leaders. It won't take long for your worry to disappear!"
With a bright smile on her face, Yin He swayed her waist and poured wine into the wine cups on the table. Then, she looked at Lv Yi and Liu Sanyue with a flirtatious look as she said, "Thank you, lords, for your help. If you need me in the future, I will do my best to help you!"
Although Yin He was old, she had broken through to the Mystic Thearch Tier and looked much younger. Like a mature woman, she was still very attractive.
The few people present were all thirsty people, and they naturally had improper thoughts about the only woman present.
When Liu Sanyue received Yin He's wine, she even boldly stroked the back of Yin He's hand and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Little He. I, Brother Sanyue, will help you kill Ling Xiao even if I have to risk my life. I don't believe that he has three heads and six arms, and that he can't deal with our combined army."
"Thank you, Leader Liu!" Yin He smiled at Liu Sanyue and flirted with the back of Liu Sanyue's hand. Then, she continued to pour wine for the others.
Liu Sanyue looked at Yin He's fat arm and felt a strong desire. If not for the fact that there were so many people present, he would have pounced on Yin He and done it with her.
"Sister Xiao He, how did you offend that Ling Xiao? Now that he and his Proud Smiling Palace are at the peak of their power, we are risking our lives to help you kill him. You should let us know about the feud between you and him!" Lu Yi took a sip of wine and asked.
Yin He glanced at Lu Yi and revealed an indignant expression as she said, "It's a long story. I, Yin He, have seen many people, but I still misjudged this little thief. When I first met him, he was only a King-Stage. I didn't expect that after more than ten years, he would become a rising star in the central region. His battle strength is comparable to the Mystic Thearch's. This fated chance really makes me speechless!"
Back then, when Yin He had first met Ling Xiao in the northwest, he had only been at the king-level. But now, Ling Xiao was already a high-level Heavenly Venerate, and his battle strength was comparable to the Mystic Thearch's. Such a rate of growth was truly monstrous.
The few people present were shocked when they heard this.
"The Ling Xiao you speak of, are you sure that he is the current Palace Master of the Proud Smiling Palace, Ling Xiao, and not someone with the same name and surname?" A vice captain of the Skeleton Mercenary Group couldn't help but ask.
"If he didn't look for me, I definitely wouldn't think that the Ling Xiao of the Proud Smiling Palace is the same Ling Xiao I met in the northwest. The reason this little thief is so anxious to find me is because I took his beloved as my disciple in the northwest and brought her to the central region. At that time, I thought that it would be impossible for a boy from the northwest to come to the central region. Even if he could come to the central region, he wouldn't be able to find us. However, I still underestimated this little thief's ability. Now that he has released news of me and my disciple, I can be sure that he is Ling Xiao from the northwest," Yin He explained.
"Why does this sound so contradictory? If you only took his beloved as your disciple, you should feel lucky. Why are you afraid that he will come to settle the score with you?
Could it be … could it be that you are even tricking your own disciple? "Lu Yi asked again.
To be honest, Lu Yi really didn't want to get involved in this mess.
Ling Xiao's reputation was too great. The Black Demon Sect, the Gu family, and the Sha Tian organization had all wanted to kill him, but all of them had returned in vain. This had helped to boost Ling Xiao's reputation.
He really didn't want to provoke such a killer unless it was absolutely necessary.
However, the conditions offered by the Iron Order Party were too tempting. Moreover, Ling Xiao himself was a man with a lot of treasures. So, he had agreed to form an alliance to deal with Ling Xiao after some consideration.
However, the premise was that they had to lure Ling Xiao to the East Sea. Only in this favorable sea would they have the confidence to make Ling Xiao stay. Otherwise, no one would take this risk.
"That boy doesn't know what's good for him. After this disciple came to the central region with me, she was taken away by someone else. He thought that I had done something to her. This matter couldn't be explained clearly, so the enmity was formed," Yin He said vaguely.
She was an elder of the Black Water Sect, which no one present knew. They also didn't know about the evil cultivation technique that Yin He cultivated.
However, what she said wasn't completely false.
Yun Mengqi was indeed taken away by someone not long after she brought her to the central region. She didn't teach Yun Mengqi anything. She didn't become a Mystic Thearch because she used Yun Mengqi as a cauldron to swallow her.
"Now that Sister Xiao He has become a Thearch, and you have our support, it's fine if that Ling Xiao doesn't come. If he comes, we will definitely bury him in this East Sea!" Liu Sanyue said confidently.
Tie Linggong also opened his mouth and said, "My junior sister's matter will depend on you two brothers. Come, my junior sister and I will give you three toasts. Tonight, we won't go home until we're drunk!"
Yin He also raised her cup and said, "That's right. Little sister thanks you brothers for your help. I will drink first as a sign of respect!"
"Alright, let's drink to our heart's content tonight. In the future, we will kill those people from the Proud Smiling Palace!" Lü Yi shouted boldly.
Liu Sanyue also laughed and said, "Little Sister Xiao He is straightforward. Come, let's drink until we're drunk!"
For a moment, the tent became lively again.
Half a day had passed, and everyone was drunk. Yin He made full use of her tricks. She kept walking among the men to adjust the atmosphere. She didn't mind these men touching her. Instead, she looked like she wanted to reject them, which made them even more lustful.
In the end, when everyone was about to go back to rest, Liu Sanyue hugged Yin He impatiently. Her big hands roamed all over her body, and she said with a breath of alcohol, "Little Sister Xiao He, why don't you rest in my tent tonight? I will definitely let you know how powerful you are!"
Yin He welcomed her with a smile. She pushed Liu Sanyue lightly and struggled out of Liu Sanyue's arms like a fish. She said with a smile, "Brother Sanyue, of course I know how powerful you are. However, I have something important to discuss with Senior Brother tonight. I will definitely come and see how powerful Brother Sanyue is!"
"That's right. There's still a long way to go. My little sister will inevitably nag you in the future. Please take care of her!" Tie Linggong said.
From his words, it seemed that he wouldn't let Yin He go with Liu Sanyue now.
As her Senior Brother, he also wanted to have a good time with his junior sister.
Lü Yi put his arm around Liu Sanyue's shoulder and said, "Brother Liu, let's go. It's not good for us to disturb the relationship between the two of them. Haha!"
Liu Sanyue glanced at Yin He reluctantly, but she had no choice but to leave with Lü Yi.
When only Tie Linggong and Yin He were left in the tent, Yin He immediately threw herself into Tie Linggong's arms and said in a coquettish voice, "Senior Brother, that Liu Sanyue is so annoying!"
"Hmm. You won't have to feel wronged after I make use of them. Let's take care of Senior Brother's inner fire first. Hehe!" Tie Linggong hugged Yin He and tore her clothes with his hands.
Yin He's ripe body appeared in front of Tie Linggong, which made his desire surge.
Yin He smiled lewdly and said, "Senior Brother, you are so impatient. Junior Sister won't run away!"