Chapter 26: It's No Problem Not to Take the Meat from the Wolf's Mouth, but the Dirty Dog Must Not!
"Who are you—?!"
Several mercenaries from the Golden Brigade looked at the suddenly appearing man with cautious eyes.
Just when the newcomer was about to deal with the girl, this person suddenly emerged without anyone noticing, shocking everyone.
"Oh?"
"Are you talking about me?"
"The night is long; I don't want to sleep. I just went out for a stroll."
Upon hearing the man's frivolous response, the mercenaries felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
"Captain, there's something wrong with this kid! He didn't even make a sound when he walked!"
"Yeah, when this kid got close! I didn't even notice!"
"Did I meet a master...?"
The group leader, Zaleman, scoffed coldly: "What are you afraid of? There are so many of us; can't we take him down alone?!"
As he spoke, he drew his scimitar and pointed it at Ye Xi: "Kid, one of the rules of mercenaries!"
"Don't take the meat from the wolf's mouth!"
Under the moonlight, the long scimitar emitted a chilling green light.
What reflected on the blade was Ye Xi's smiling expression.
"Hey, don't get nervous."
"I'm just passing through."
Seeing Ye Xi's resigned expression, the mercenaries sighed in relief.
"Hahaha, he turned out to be a coward."
"I thought he was really powerful, but I didn't expect to persuade him so quickly."
"Don't say that about people; that's called blinking."
Zaleman laughed and said: "Fortunately, kid, we don't want to hold an extra vote today."
"That girl is ours."
"Be sensible and go away!"
In fact, if it were someone else, Zaleman would certainly have massacred him along with taking all his money.
However, he always felt that Ye Xi in front of him was dangerous.
Perhaps it was the sixth sense he had trained in the desert for many years. He felt that the man in front of him was not weak. If he were greedy, something big could happen to him!
Hearing Zaleman's threat, Ye Xi looked at Collei, who had fallen to the ground.
"You said she belongs to you?"
"Then I have to ask."
As he spoke, he crouched down and caressed Collei's cheek with his body.
[Strength to Calm Down]
While using his ability, he asked: "Do you need help?"
Hearing a gentle voice in her ears, Collei opened her eyes.
Her breathing gradually calmed down.
Although her eyes were hazy and she could only see a black shadow, the warm sensation of that large hand made her feel very familiar in her heart.
It's Master Ye Xi.
Collei remembered that feeling.
When he touched her cheek, it felt extremely comfortable.
"If you need help, just say so."
The gentle voice sounded again.
In an instant, all the fear and complaints flooded her reason like a tide.
Before Collei's eyes, memories of the past appeared again.
In the treacherous mountains and forests, there were swift hunters.
At that moment, they were leaning against a cliff, exhausted, and behind them came the roar of wild beasts chasing them.
Out of panic, she fell into the mountain stream.
Fortunately, in her panic, she grabbed a thin branch near the cliff and then extended her other hand, asking for help.
But that companion, just casting her a complicated glance, chose to escape alone, without hesitation.
Later, the roar of wild beasts echoed through the mountain stream.
At the same time, heartbreaking screams from her companions could be heard.
She was terrified and quickly withdrew her hand, firmly holding onto the branch that could break at any moment, until all the sounds quieted down.
Since then, she only had one thought.
It didn't matter if you asked for help or not.
She no longer sought anyone.
Until then—
The girl in the red dress, who was as enthusiastic as fire, reached out to her.
It was like a ray of light in the darkness, shining upon her.
But at that moment, in her eyes, Ye Xi's figure seemed to overlap with Amber's.
"Help me… help me…"
Collei exhausted all her strength and spat out some unclear syllables.
Ye Xi smiled slightly and said: "Asking for help is the most beautiful hymn to life."
"I admire your courage to overcome your psychological shadow, Collei."
"To reward you, I will bring you salvation."
Upon hearing these reassuring words, Collei was a bit surprised.
She felt that Ye Xi might know her past and her inner fears…
Ye Xi slowly stood up, looked at the golden brigade mercenaries, and said with a smile: "Guys, it seems that today's meeting is some kind of destiny."
"I really like this little girl, so…"
"She's in my collection."
For some reason, Zaleman felt that Ye Xi's aura had changed!
The frivolity of before had disappeared, replaced by an invisible pressure.
It was as if a fierce beast was no longer playing around but had stretched out its sharp claws!
"Kid, didn't you hear what I just said?"
Zaleman frowned and raised the scimitar again.
"What are you saying?"
Ye Xi pretended to think, then nodded: "It's fine not to take the meat from the wolf's mouth."
"But the dirty dog must not."
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