Hearing this, the man in black's pupils contracted sharply. He stared at Zhou Yan in disbelief, as if to confirm the truth of his words!
"What, you don't dare?" Zhou Yan asked, looking at him.
The man in black quickly shook his head. He wasn't foolish; he knew what the Devil Mercenary Group was. Offending them meant instant death!
"Then go quickly. Remember, absolutely do not reveal the transaction between us," Zhou Yan cautioned.
"I understand," the man in black nodded.
"And remember to find a suitable opportunity to introduce me to the leader of the Devil Mercenary Group," Zhou Yan added.
The man in black paused, then quickly nodded, "I will!"
Zhou Yan said nothing more and turned to walk out of the cave.
The man in black watched Zhou Yan's retreating figure, a flicker of jealousy in his eyes.
He desperately wanted to rush out, beat Zhou Yan severely, and trample him underfoot, but he simply lacked the strength!
The man in black gritted his teeth, but in the end, he held back.
He knew his strength was inferior to Zhou Yan's and could only bow his head for now, otherwise, he might truly die at Zhou Yan's hands.
"Little brother, please wait."
Just as Zhou Yan took a few steps out, he heard someone call out to him.
He stopped, slowly turned his head, and saw a young man, who appeared to be not much older than himself, standing in place.
"Your Excellency, what business do you have with me?" Zhou Yan asked indifferently, looking at the young man.
The young man looked at Zhou Yan, a hint of confusion in his eyes.
The young man before him didn't seem to have changed much.
Could it be that his identity wasn't yet significant enough for him to feel a sense of danger?
"Little brother, from which plane do you hail? I somehow feel as if you are not from this continent," the youth asked, bewildered.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan's lips curled into a cold smile. This fellow actually suspected his identity!
"I am from the Star Continent. You may call me the Genius Youth."
Hearing this, the young man's eyes flickered with surprise. This youth was actually from the Star Continent?!
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"Little brother, since you are from the Star Continent, you must have some awareness of its situation," the youth said. "What do you think of our Devil Mercenary Group's leader?"
"You're referring to that ruthless villain who kills without blinking, aren't you?" Zhou Yan snorted. "I believe he's simply coveting my treasures, which is why he wishes to harm me."
"Oh?" The youth raised an eyebrow and looked at Zhou Yan. "How did you deduce that he is after your treasures?"
"Does this need to be asked? Who would go to such great lengths and expense to find an alchemist, only to capture them and imprison them in a sealed, hidden chamber?" Zhou Yan said coldly.
Hearing this, the youth frowned.
He was genuinely unaware of this matter. However, since Zhou Yan was so certain that the Devil Mercenary Group's leader coveted treasures, there must be something amiss.
With this thought, the youth spoke, "Since you are so confident, why don't we make a bet? A bet on whether you can escape tonight."
Zhou Yan let out a scoff and said, "If you can find a way to revive him, then I'll bet with you. But if I win, I want your storage ring."
The youth's eyebrows rose. After a moment of silence, he nodded in agreement.
After they reached an agreement, Zhou Yan bid farewell to the man in black.
"What's your name?"
As Zhou Yan exited the cave, he was stopped by a woman.
The woman wore form-fitting leather armor, exuding an air of valor and heroism.
Zhou Yan glanced at her and replied, "Nameless."
"Nameless..." The woman repeated Zhou Yan's name, looking at him strangely. "You're not by any chance Zhou Yan, are you?"
Zhou Yan did not deny it. "Indeed, it is I."
This woman was the same one he had met before at the Devil Mercenary Group, Su Yuechan.
"It is you!" Su Yuechan looked at Zhou Yan. "I saw you emerge from that stone cave earlier and thought you had been killed by the Devil Mercenary Group. It appears you are completely unharmed, which is truly impressive!"
"You flatter me," Zhou Yan replied indifferently.
Su Yuechan pouted, then asked again, "I heard you spoke with the leader of the Devil Mercenary Group?"
Zhou Yan nodded. "Yes."
"Since you have spoken with the Devil Mercenary Group, I won't hide it from you. You are friends with our leader, so the Devil Mercenary Group will not oppose you, and you may return safely."
"The leader of our Devil Mercenary Group will not oppose me?" Zhou Yan frowned slightly and asked.
"That's right," Su Yuechan smiled. "The leader of the Devil Mercenary Group is a great benefactor. He has helped many weak cultivators, and as such, the Devil Mercenary Group enjoys a high reputation on the continent. Therefore, we do not wish to damage the friendship between our two groups because of you."
"You mean, I can return to the Devil Mercenary Group?"
Zhou Yan felt a sense of relief.
While he did not fear the Devil Mercenary Group, it would be a waste if, because of him, the leader of the Devil Mercenary Group turned hostile towards him.
More importantly, he still wished to learn from the other party who the real boss behind the Devil Mercenary Group was!
"Of course, you can," Su Yuechan nodded. "I will take you to see our leader now."
Zhou Yan nodded and then followed Su Yuechan as they sped away into the distance.
...
Night fell.
The headquarters of the Devil Mercenary Group was located deep within a valley.
Zhou Yan followed Su Yuechan and arrived at a secret chamber within the valley.
Two guards stood at the entrance to the secret chamber.
"Miss Su is back," the guards said respectfully, looking at Su Yuechan.
"Yes, I have matters to discuss with the leader. You may stand down for now," Su Yuechan said.
"Understood," the two guards replied and withdrew.
Zhou Yan followed Su Yuechan into the secret chamber.
The chamber was very spacious, furnished with many tables and chairs, and a stone bed.
Su Yuechan led Zhou Yan to a chair beside the stone bed. Looking at the middle-aged man lying on the stone bed, worry flickered in her eyes.
"The leader's injuries have persisted for several days, and he still hasn't woken up," Su Yuechan sighed.
"I know," Zhou Yan replied indifferently.
Su Yuechan turned, looking at Zhou Yan with confusion. "Since you know, why didn't you return sooner?"
Zhou Yan glanced at Su Yuechan, not offering an explanation, but instead asking, "How profound is the cultivation of your Devil Mercenary Group's leader?"