Chapter 327: Deployment [Part 2]
"Look at you two, your sorry state is enough for me to rest assured," Mark said with disdain as he saw Tie Shan and Glasses expressing their genuine feelings.
"Fuck! You still dare to talk, don't think I don't know that you've been to Huaxia twice this year!"
Hearing Mark mock himself, Glasses immediately exposed him.
"Twice! Boss, I remember you saying that without your order, we were not to come to Huaxia!"
Seizing the opportunity, Tie Shan also started to chime in.
"Hm? Mark, besides the last time in Yuanguang City, you've been here again?" Xia Liu's expression gradually became more serious.
"It's a misunderstanding, Master. The only reason I came here was because they invited me to a medical exchange meeting that I couldn't refuse; I was forced to come," Mark said with a woeful face.
"That's somewhat understandable."
"Forget it, Mark, let me remind you of something. Our identities have been more or less exposed to the outside world. If you get caught, the consequences will be very dire," Glasses immediately warned Mark, noticing his bitter expression.
At this point, Tie Shan and Lin Xiaotian also fell into a brief silence.
In the past, wherever they were, they wouldn't care. If someone dared to arrest them, they would just crush them, and run if they couldn't beat them.
But Huaxia was different; it was the forbidden land for mercenaries!
Moreover, it was Xia Liu's homeland, and he had once instructed them.
No matter where you wander, don't easily cause trouble in Huaxia.
"Hehe, brothers, don't worry. I've already taken care of Spearhead and Heaven Slaying; from now on, you guys can come and go in Huaxia as you please," Xia Liu said with a joyful smile, lifting the spirits with this news.
"What! Is that true?"
"Master, that's a bit scary!"
"It's just like our boss to handle both Spearhead and Heaven Slaying!"
"Haha, in that case, we can go to the great treasures anytime!"
Upon hearing this news, they all became invigorated.
Before this, they felt great trepidation about Huaxia, largely due to Spearhead and Heaven Slaying.
Now they could finally be at ease.
"It's settled, but you all have to behave. Don't damage even the slightest bit of ordinary people's lives, and if you happen to hurt anyone by accident, actively compensate them for their losses," Xia Liu still cautioned.
"Don't worry, boss, we'll all listen to you," they reassured.
"Master, I'm very well-behaved. Having the opportunity to come to this beautiful country, how could I dare to cause trouble?"
"Heh, you guys, all of you stop pretending. The boss brought you here to protect our sisters-in-law. If any enemies come, you must guard them to the death!" Lin Xiaotian bluntly made things clear while looking at Glasses and Mark, who were smiling shallowly and making promises.
"Uh, uh, uh, so that's it; now I understand," Tie Shan was the first to catch on.
During Xia Liu's absence, he'd been utterly bored.
Now, receiving this protection duty made him feel considerably relieved.
"Sisters-in-law?" Glasses, picking up on the implications in Lin Xiaotian's words, immediately became puzzled.
"Hmm, you might not know, but I've met six sisters-in-law, and I reckon there are probably another four or five," Lin Xiaotian responded.
"Pff! Xiaotian, that's enough." Xia Liu spewed the tea he had just sipped all over Lin Xiaotian. This guy was telling tall tales with such a straight face.
"Wow! Worthy of being our boss."
"Indeed, with the Master's unmatched martial power, it's normal to have many mistresses," they said in admiration.
"Alright you guys, if there's a chance, you can get to know each other later. Right now, let me assign your tasks."
Xia Liu couldn't allow the conversation to continue, or his own dignity would be compromised, and he might end up with the nickname "Mad Demon."
Half an hour later, Xia Liu had everyone's tasks arranged.
Tie Shan was the strongest, so he was in charge of contending with the enemy. The guy with the glasses was also quite capable, but his skills in data were even more impressive, so Xia Liu assigned him to the shadows to investigate which enemies had set their sights on this side.
As for Mark, Xia Liu told him to get a wig and provide close protection when the time came.
"Eh, isn't Xiaotian joining us?" After the assignments were doled out, the man with glasses noticed that Lin Xiaotian didn't have a task and immediately questioned.
"Hehe, I'm not like you idiots. In a few days, I'm going to join Xia Liu for a big adventure in a certain place."
Thump!
Lin Xiaotian had just finished speaking when a thump resounded on his head.
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"Brother, can't I admit I'm wrong?" Lin Xiaotian pleaded with a miserable look, facing an angry Xia Liu.
"Boss, what's this about?" The man with glasses asked with a puzzled face. Xia Liu had suddenly called him, Tie Shan, and Mark over, and it was definitely out of the ordinary.
"From now on, just call me Xia Liu. 'Boss' sounds awkward. As for Xiaotian and me, we have some matters to deal with."
"This... Boss." The man with glasses realized his slip-up and immediately corrected, "Xia Liu, you can't abandon us again. We should handle matters together."
"That's right, we should deal with it together."
"Master, take me with you!"
With the man with glasses taking the lead, Tie Shan and Mark also chimed in with enthusiasm.
"This matter can be handled just by Xiaotian and me. Besides, your tasks are all very important. Without your help, there would be no one left."
"We were just kidding earlier. I love guard duty the most."
"Yes! I love it too!"
"Hehe, Xia Liu, boss, I'd lay down my life for you if need be."
"Haha! Good!"
"We'll listen to Xia Liu, boss!"
Afterward, they went downstairs for a meal and then to a bathhouse.
They didn't return until late at night.
When Xia Liu came back with his people, Fang Fei and the other women were dining in the private room.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xia Liu introduced Tie Shan, the guy with glasses, and Mark to them.
After getting acquainted, the women all accepted them, although it felt a bit like being under surveillance. But they understood the dangers lurking around Xia Liu were numerous.
If they were used as leverage to threaten Xia Liu again, they would truly become a burden to him.
In fact, they were already a burden, but they were close to seeing hope.
Before the Martial Combat Tournament began, besides interacting with the girls, Xia Liu spent all his remaining time on cultivation.
He had learned a lot about the Immeasurable Sect from Lin Xiaotian.
It could be said that the foundation of the Immeasurable Sect was extremely strong.
And it was filled with many experts, including possibly some highly secretive Heaven-Rank Warriors.
Of course, no Heaven-Rank Warrior had appeared for several decades.
Even if there were any, Xia Liu wasn't too worried; if worst came to worst, he could use Spirit Art.
Yes, the trip to the Immeasurable Sect would definitely be fraught with difficulties because of Lin Xiaotian's involvement, and it was unpredictable what changes might occur.
Lin Xiaotian, just like Xia Liu, took advantage of the time before their departure, engaging in grueling cultivation day and night.
If he could break through to the Peak of Earth Rank before the date arrived, then their confidence in the upcoming journey would increase immeasurably.