Chapter 1981 - 1562: All at Once, My Woman Is Tired!

"You are new to Smelting City, unaware that the Mercenary Alliance is full of masters; even Class B mercenaries possess exceptional skills. Moreover, you have a child with you. I advise you to challenge the lowest-ranked mercenaries to avoid unexpected dangers!"

Yong Shu said this because he was worried about Gu Changsheng and the others bringing their families, not knowing the weight of their actions, hence his kind reminder.

Upon hearing Yong Shu’s words, Zhou Mu nodded to accept his goodwill, yet still pointed at Wang Quan and his team, continuing, "Can I challenge them then?"

"You... don’t you want to reconsider? Class B mercenaries in our Mercenary Alliance are second in rank, and they are not far behind the Class A mercenaries..." Yong Shu genuinely wished to tell Zhou Mu not to be so arrogant, or he might end up wandering the streets of Smelting City if he gets taught a lesson!

While Yong Shu’s intentions were good, Zhou Mu did not intend to accept his kindness.

"It’ll be them. Isn’t it true that if we win against them, the six of us can take their place?" Zhou Mu stood next to Gu Changsheng, casually questioning while holding on to Gu Changsheng.

Even Yong Shu, the receptionist of the Mercenary Alliance, accustomed to seeing all kinds of people, became a bit unsettled by Zhou Mu’s calm demeanor. "Well, do you want to reconsider?"

Really think the Class B mercenaries of the Mercenary Alliance are like cabbages on the roadside?

No one knows, but they have gone through numerous trials and have climbed up step by step in the Mercenary Alliance!

Take Wang Quan, who took on the task of guarding Jin Luoyi, for example. He worked his way up from the lowest rank to Class B, undergoing dozens of trials to attain his current rank!

This man dares to challenge Class B mercenaries directly, skipping the lowest rank altogether, as if unaware of the height of the sky or the depth of the earth!

"Master Yong Shu, no need to say more. Since he doesn’t know the height of heaven and the depth of earth, let our brothers teach him a lesson. I, Wang Quan, want to see just what kind of skills they possess!" Wang Quan stepped from behind Jin Luoyi, his face somber as he spoke.

As a mercenary, especially as a Class B mercenary in the Mercenary Alliance, Wang Quan walked with elegance in Smelting City; when had he ever been looked down upon like this?

Mere newcomers to Smelting City, not even part of the Mercenary Alliance yet, are recklessly challenging him across ranks—this clearly shows a lack of respect for him. If it were under normal circumstances, Wang Quan wouldn’t even bother with such clueless people. However, since Jin Luoyi is present, and Wang Quan desires to continue safeguarding Jin Luoyi while searching for treasure in Divine Mount Qilian, he must demonstrate some prowess to boost their morale.

It’s like finding a pillow when sleepy; since these people seek death, Wang Quan certainly won’t hold back.

Wang Quan, a battle-hardened man, exercises caution on tasks to maintain his reputation. But now, right at the Mercenary Alliance’s door, his guarded heart was replaced with overwhelming confidence!

"You... alas!" Upon hearing this, Yong Shu sighed seeing Zhou Mu’s lack of regret. Observing Wang Quan’s enthusiasm, Yong Shu could say no more.

The Mercenary Alliance has its rules, and Yong Shu, a rule-abiding person, respects them. The Alliance explicitly states that challengers have the right to choose whom to challenge, and the challenged can accept or decline. Since neither side objected, Yong Shu, as the receptionist, naturally had nothing more to say!

"Since that’s the case, follow me to the martial arts training ground!" With another sigh, Yong Shu gave Gu Changsheng and his companions a look as if to say ’good luck’, then turned to walk toward the main gates of the Mercenary Alliance.

"Hmph!" As a guest of the Mercenary Alliance, Jin Luoyi could enter, glaring fiercely at Gu Changsheng and the others, before quickly following behind.

Wang Quan and his team brought up the rear, consisting of two women and a man wearing conical hats.

When these two women and a man passed by Gu Changsheng, his back prickled with unease, compelling him to glance at them a few more times.

But seeing Yong Shu and others were far ahead, Gu Changsheng could only retract his gaze and said, "Let’s follow..."

Upon hearing the words, the group immediately stepped forward, but when stepping up to the Mercenary Alliance’s stairs, Gu Changsheng turned back again, watching Shi Wujue and his servant in deep thought, asking curiously, "What’s wrong? Why aren’t you moving?"

"Ah? It’s nothing, just lost in thought, we’re coming." Shi Wujue replied, pulling him back to reality, then headed inside the Mercenary Alliance with Black Man Duo Shu.

The Mercenary Alliance building was tall, but after passing through the main hall into the interior, the view suddenly broadened.

A large martial arts training ground appeared before everyone.

Standing before the stage with a thick booklet, Yong Shu still exhibited a look of regret, speaking, "The 27,736th entry competition of the Mercenary Alliance, uh... what’s your name?"

Yong Shu spoke, raising his head to look at Zhou Mu. In his view, Gu Changsheng’s group was naturally led by this man, taking the forefront.

However, challenging Wang Quan and his six Class B mercenaries, Yong Shu did not have much hope for them!

Yet, he had warned and admonished, thus his duty was fulfilled.

"Shui Mu." Zhou Mu’s response was as simple and direct as ever, once again using the alias he had used before.

Shui Mu, Mu also!

"Challenger Shui Mu, versus B-level mercenary, Wang Quan!"

Upon hearing this, Yong Shu nodded, registered them, then raised his hand with a gesture of invitation, "Please, both of you!"

Zhou Mu heard this, nodded, turned to look at the petite woman beside him, and rubbed her brow, saying, "Wait for me, soon you’ll be able to rest."

"Alright!" Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Gu Changsheng’s dark face. She naturally knew her man’s skills, and even though the Mercenary Alliance was full of hidden talents, she wasn’t worried, believing that no one there could hurt him.

Seeing the smile on her little woman’s face, the chill around Zhou Mu diminished slightly. He stepped up and walked toward the tall arena.

His steps were calm, his demeanor was naturally majestic, unafraid.

Raised in The Imperial Family, his elegance surpassed that of men from ordinary families, and was far superior to many in the Mercenary Alliance, which gathered people from all walks of life. This demeanor from Zhou Mu immediately caught Wang Quan’s attention with a cold glare.

It drew envy, jealousy, and hatred on Jin Luoyi’s face, "Humph! A poor wretch, yet he insists on displaying such composure. Who is he doing this for? A crow will always be a crow; it will never become a Phoenix!"

Jin Luoyi muttered resentfully, refusing to admit that his noble birth could not match Zhou Mu’s elegance. Jin Luoyi turned to Wang Quan, frowned, and whispered with a fierce look, "Wang Quan, doesn’t your mercenary team want to keep taking my assignments for mountain trips? Teach him a hard lesson for me! If you beat him, I’ll let you continue to guard me, otherwise, humph..."

Upon hearing Jin Luoyi’s words, Wang Quan’s eyes immediately brightened. Jin Luoyi had backing, and the pay for guarding him was generous. Continuing to take his assignments was something Wang Quan and his men eagerly sought, so how could he miss this opportunity?

"Don’t worry, Young Master Jin. I won’t disgrace myself!" Wang Quan clasped his fists, his face of horizontal flesh glowing with confidence.

In Wang Quan’s eyes, a newbie at the Mercenary Alliance challenging him, a B-level mercenary, was simply asking for humiliation, especially with the generous offer from Young Master Jin. How could he miss the chance to teach Zhou Mu a lesson?

Wang Quan was almost impatient to step out from behind Jin Luoyi and stand in front of the arena.

Though Wang Quan was rough by nature and knew he couldn’t match Zhou Mu’s composure, he didn’t want to lose the match before it even started. In his view, all that elegance was just a facade, a far cry from the true strength of knives and swords!

Therefore, Wang Quan stood there, stomped the ground with one foot, creating a loud noise, and his whole body rose from the ground, landing directly on the tall arena!

"Nice!" Jin Luoyi felt proud of Wang Quan’s imposing and powerful entrance, immediately clapped to express his praise, then looked at Gu Changsheng with disdain.

"Childish!" Gu Changsheng rolled her eyes immediately upon seeing this.

So what if he stomps hard?

Her evildoer man would never do such a thing; he is someone with understated, luxurious taste and depth!

Indeed, compared to Gu Changsheng’s high-profile liveliness, Zhou Mu was quite modest, and her thought wasn’t wrong.

When Wang Quan landed on the arena mightily, Zhou Mu also walked slowly to the side of the arena, stood there, looked up at Wang Quan, frowned, and his expression turned unpleasant, "Why are you alone?"

Wang Quan initially wanted to clasp his hands and politely say "I concede", but when he heard this, his words got stuck in his throat, his face turned red, and he angrily said, "What do you mean by that?"

"As agreed, challenge all six of you so we can replace you." In contrast to Wang Quan’s fury, Zhou Mu remained extremely calm, as if looking at a circus clown, he said in a deep voice.

"You! You alone want to challenge all six of us? You’re too arrogant, overestimating yourself!" Wang Quan exploded upon hearing this, raised his hand into a claw, and reached toward Zhou Mu.

Infuriating!

Utterly infuriating!

Challenging all six at once is the ultimate insult to Wang Quan!

"Don’t rush, we must defeat all six of you, only then can we replace you. Let them come up, let’s settle it in one match, it’ll save time!" Seeing Wang Quan’s claw about to grab him, Zhou Mu casually raised his hand, and effortlessly blocked it, frowning, "Come together, my woman is tired!"