BTTH: DISCIPLE CASHBACK SYSTEM

Chapter 293: Cleaning Up the Aftermath

"Then, he used the rebounding force to escape a distance. He ran a bit far, so I didn't chase after him," Xiao Jin replied.

"He ran away? But he was injured, and it would have been only a matter of time before you caught up with him. How could you not chase him?" Liu Ling said irritably.

"Well..."

Hearing Liu Ling's words, Xiao Jin scratched the back of his head and hesitated in his childish voice, "Brother Liu, I was worried that if I chased too far, I wouldn't be able to keep an eye on your side. If something happened to you, I wouldn't be able to explain it to the master."

"Ah... so you were worried about something happening here!"

Upon hearing Xiao Jin's explanation, Liu Ling was momentarily at a loss for words. He understood well that Master Gu He had commanded Xiao Jin to protect him, and Xiao Jin would definitely prioritize that task over anything else.

After thinking it through, Liu Ling suddenly gave Xiao Jin a thumbs up and grinned, saying, "Xiao Jin, you did very well this time, and you deserve praise. I'll make sure to say a few good words to Master about you."

"Really? Brother Liu, you're the best!"

Xiao Jin's face lit up with joy upon receiving praise from Liu Ling.

"Of course, it's true!"

As Liu Ling spoke, he gently patted Xiao Jin's head.

Suddenly, as if remembering something, Liu Ling's face broke into a warm smile as he said to Xiao Jin, "You know, the communication jade token was crushed earlier; could you make another one for Brother Liu?"

"Sure!"

Upon hearing Liu Ling's request, Xiao Jin nodded understandingly and then produced another communication jade token to hand over to Liu Ling.

"Good!"

Liu Ling took the jade token, looking very pleased, and happily pinched Xiao Jin's slightly chubby cheeks.

This entire scene was observed by the mercenaries from the Da Shi Xiong Mercenary Group standing in the distance.

"The leader is really bold, not only patting the head of this terrifyingly powerful being but also daring to pinch his cheek."

"Didn't you hear that senior call our leader 'brother'? From now on, this is our Second Leader."

"This brother is right. The leader's brother is our Second Leader."

"Ha, who would have thought that our Da Shi Xiong Mercenary Group would have such a terrifyingly powerful Second Leader!"

Amidst a murmur of quiet whispers, the group of mercenaries had already fully accepted Xiao Jin as the mercenary group's Second Leader.

The commotion soon caught Liu Ling's attention.

"What are you all chattering about over there? Go check in the city to see how many people are injured and how many homes are damaged!" Liu Ling suddenly shouted at the group of mercenaries.

Hearing Liu Ling's voice, the mercenaries immediately quieted down and, under Cassida's coordination, divided into teams to start a thorough inspection of the city.

...

Not long after, several miles outside Stone Desert City on top of a sand dune, a giant black ruler was thrust into the sand, and nearby, a small clump of sand stained with fresh red was visible.

"Big brother, look, isn't that third brother's black ruler!"

At that moment, not far from the vertically embedded black ruler, Xiao Li's voice sounded in surprise.

Following that, more voices were heard around.

"It really is third brother's weapon! Let's go check it out!"

"Master Xiao Yan!"

Chapter 293: Cleaning Up the Aftermath

Just before, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li had witnessed a strong figure streaking across the sky during their escape. Shortly after, the powerful presence plummeted from the sky. Seeing this, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li immediately led their group in the direction of the fallen figure.

At this moment, Xiao Ding and his group were shouting Xiao Yan's name as they ran toward the sand dune.

Soon, about a dozen people gathered around the giant black ruler.

"Third brother's weapon is here, but where is he?" Xiao Ding's brow furrowed deeply, his face etched with concern.

"Indeed, this weapon is so important to third brother, he wouldn't just abandon it," Xiao Li said with excitement.

"He must be around here somewhere; let's split up and look!" Xiao Ding said calmly.

"Third brother, where are you!"

"Master Xiao Yan, where are you!"

As they began to call out Xiao Yan's name while walking away, suddenly, a very weak voice came from under the sand.

"I'm right beneath your feet!"

Upon hearing this voice, Xiao Ding, with his keen hearing, immediately showed a look of joy. He lowered his head, following the direction of the voice.

The next moment, in Xiao Ding's field of view, several slender fingers slowly emerged from the sand, and at the same time, a somewhat dazzling sexy leg was moving slowly towards that side.

Seeing this scene, Xiao Ding urgently shouted, "Xuelan, stop! Don't step on...!"

Although Xiao Ding's words reached Xuelan's ears, they failed to prevent her foot from coming down.

"Hiss!"

The next moment, as Xuelan's foot landed, a muffled groan emanated from the sand beneath her.

Xuelan also instantly noticed something odd under her foot and hurriedly lifted it.

"Ah, Captain Xiao Ding, I didn't mean to step on him!" Seeing the slender fingers, Xuelan covered her mouth in surprise.

"Quick, help him!" Without the time to address the minor issues with Xuelan, Xiao Ding immediately gathered others.

Before long, everyone had dug around the area of the slender fingers, and gradually, the figure of a young man with traces of blood at the corners of his mouth appeared from under the sand.

"Third brother!"

Seeing Xiao Yan in this condition, Xiao Ding's eyes became slightly teary.

"Cough! Cough!"

Under Xiao Ding's loud calling, Xiao Yan coughed a couple of times and then slowly opened his dark eyes.

"Third brother, you’re awake. Are you alright?" Xiao Ding asked anxiously.

"Cough! Cough! Big brother, I won't die just yet!" Xiao Yan coughed lightly, a confident smile on his face, but the weakness in his voice couldn't be completely concealed.

"Ah, it's all big brother's fault. If we had left Stone Desert City earlier, this wouldn't have happened!" Seeing Xiao Yan's forced casual demeanor, Xiao Ding sighed with regret.

Xiao Li, clenching his fists, his gaze resolute, forcefully said, "Big brother, what’s done is done. There’s no use talking about what should have happened. The world is vast, and even without Stone Desert City, we Xiao brothers can rise again!"

Initially, Xiao Yan had maintained a light smile listening to his brothers.

But suddenly, as if he remembered something important, his expression tightened, and he quickly reached out to communicate with Yao Lao through the ring.

"Master..."

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