Making trouble? Destroy it easily.

Chapter 706: Causing Trouble? Easily Destroyed.

Cao Xing's expression instantly turned cold as well.

He flatly refused, "I'm sorry, but that is my companion, and trading it is out of the question."

Elisa beside him said huffily, "Exactly! Bingbing is our family, how could we trade her!"

"That's impossible!"

The middle-aged man still had a smile on his face as he said, "My Lord, are you really not going to consider it?"

"A few years ago, at our black market auction, a dragon egg was put up for bidding."

"That dragon egg also fetched an unprecedented high price."

"And a hatched dragon hatchling like the one in your hands is something even our Giant Axe Mercenary Group has never encountered."

"Once it appears at an auction, it will cause a sensation not only in the entire black market but also in several neighboring kingdoms."

His tone was low and coaxing, as if trying to persuade Cao Xing.

"You only need to hand this hatchling over to our Giant Axe Mercenary Group, and we will definitely secure an astonishing price for you at auction."

"Your name will also be praised throughout several neighboring kingdoms, bringing you both fame and fortune."

"And—you will also gain the friendship of our Giant Axe Mercenary Group's leader, a Legendary powerhouse."

"…"

The middle-aged man stared at Cao Xing with burning eyes, as if he had already envisioned the scene of him agreeing.

He believed that no matter how strong-willed someone was, they would be tempted by these conditions.

However, after hearing this, Cao Xing still said calmly, "No need. I don't want to repeat the same words a second time."

"…"

"If there's nothing else, we'll be leaving now."

With that, he prepared to lead his people away.

Right at this moment, the middle-aged man suddenly spoke up, "I would like to remind you, My Lord."

"You previously killed four members of the White Eagle Mercenary Group in the forest. I'm afraid this matter won't be settled so easily."

Hearing this, Cao Xing stopped in his tracks.

He was not surprised that the middle-aged man knew about him taking out a few mercenaries outside.

After all, the entire black market was under the control of the Giant Axe Mercenary Group. Any slight movement here would be known to them immediately.

Before Cao Xing could speak, Elisa immediately stepped forward and said angrily, "They were the ones who attacked us first!"

"We were only fighting back!"

The middle-aged man nodded, still smiling, and said, "I know, but this is the underground black market, the territory of the Giant Axe Mercenary Group."

"And the White Eagle Mercenary Group is a subordinate force of the Giant Axe Mercenary Group."

"You killed our people, so you must give us some sort of explanation, wouldn't you say?"

Hearing this, a faint, amused smile appeared on the corner of Cao Xing's mouth. "Oh? What kind of explanation do you want?"

An invisible aura emanated from his body.

Just a trace of it made the middle-aged man's face turn pale, and fine beads of sweat broke out on his forehead.

Even Isabelle, Assam, and the others beside him exuded a faint, imposing pressure.

Facing the aura of so many strong individuals, the middle-aged man's legs went weak, and he could barely stand.

But he still forced down the fear in his heart and said in a trembling voice, "S-Sir… I know that since you dared to act, you must have the ability to back it up—"

"But don't forget who the master of this black market is—"

"If you want to cause trouble here, I'm afraid the consequences are not something you can bear!"

Just as Cao Xing was about to speak, he suddenly heard a rush of footsteps coming from the distance.

A squad of individuals dressed in standard leather armor and holding weapons rapidly approached them.

There were over a hundred of them, looking extremely aggressive!

Seeing this posture, the pedestrians on the street automatically cleared a path for them.

With surprised expressions, they whispered among themselves:

"Those… seem to be members of the White Eagle Mercenary Group."

"Looking at their posture, are they planning to cause trouble for someone?"

"It seems so. Do you see the one leading them? That's the vice leader of the White Eagle Mercenary Group. It's said that he's also a Tier 6 powerhouse!"

"Who knows who is going to be unlucky this time!"

Hearing the discussions, more and more onlookers nearby craned their necks, looking over curiously.

Their eyes shone with excitement, seemingly waiting for a good show to begin!

Meanwhile.

These over a hundred figures quickly surrounded Cao Xing and his group.

Seeing this, the middle-aged man said with a hint of smugness, "Sir, do you understand what I mean now?"

Seeing this, Cao Xing and the others stood calmly in place.

As if the array before them was nothing but child's play.

At the same time, a man wearing a white-feathered hat and holding a longsword quickly stepped forward.

His gaze was cold, and his tone carried a hint of interrogation. "Is it this group of people who killed our members?"

Beside him, a young-looking mercenary nodded hastily and said loudly, "That's right, it's them!

"

"I was hiding behind that forest at the time and saw it with my own eyes!"

Hearing this, the leading man sneered.

His gaze swept over Cao Xing's group, his tone carrying a hint of disdain. "To dare to kill members of our White Eagle Mercenary Group in this forest, you've got some nerve!"

"Since you dared to do it, you must have also thought about what kind of price you would have to pay if the matter was exposed, right?"

Cao Xing remained unmoved and asked calmly, "What kind of price do you want me to pay?"

The coldness in the man's eyes intensified. "I can see that you have some skill."

"To still be so fearless even when surrounded by so many of us."

"However, this isn't the outside world. No matter what kind of methods or background you have, they are completely useless here!"

"Even if you are royal nobles, you will have to surrender obediently!"

With that, he waved the longsword in his hand and shouted harshly, "Take them down!

"

Upon hearing the order, the over one hundred mercenary group members immediately gripped their weapons and rushed aggressively toward Cao Xing and his group.

The grey-robed middle-aged man hastily stepped forward and stopped the man.

With a smile on his face, his tone carried a hint of persuasion. "Lord Frain, please calm down."

"These guests have an extraordinary temperament and look like people with significant backgrounds. They don't seem like reckless individuals."

"There might be some misunderstanding in this."

"Why don't you talk with this lord again?"

Hearing this, the man snorted coldly. "There's nothing to talk about!"

"Someone saw with their own eyes that this group of guys killed members of our White Eagle Mercenary Group."

"Now, we only need to capture them and avenge our members!"

With that, he raised his longsword and made a move to rush forward again!

The grey-robed middle-aged man hastily said, "Lord Frain, calm down!"

"As far as I know, the reason this lord acted against your White Eagle Mercenary Group members was because of a young dragon."

"Perhaps—we can resolve this in a more peaceful way, wouldn't you say?"

He gave the man a meaningful look.

Hearing this, the man fell silent for a moment, an imperceptible trace of greed flashing in his eyes.

He raised his longsword, pointed it at Cao Xing, and said, "Kid, since Cliff personally pleaded for you, don't say I didn't give you a chance."

"Now, obediently hand over that demonic dragon hatchling, and then hand over forty million crowns to compensate our fallen brothers."

"Otherwise, don't even think about leaving the black market alive today."

These two were playing good cop and bad cop.

Their goal was entirely Cao Xing's demonic dragon hatchling.

Seeing this, not only did Cao Xing make no move, but everyone else on the field also stood calmly in place.

After all, with their strength, they could easily wipe out the entire underground black market.

When you stand at the peak of a mountain, would you care about a few ants provoking you from below?

In their eyes, the performance of these people could be described as extremely clumsy, completely like clowns.

Seeing that they still made no move, the man seemed to grow somewhat impatient.

"Kid, my patience is limited!"

"If you still don't answer, we won't care anymore and will capture you all!"

His tone carried a chilling killing intent, as if he would rush over and attack the very next second.

Only then did a smile play on the corner of Cao Xing's lips.

He asked with a light chuckle, "Are these the only people in your White Eagle Mercenary Group?"

"Do the people of the Giant Axe Mercenary Group want to join in as well?"

"It would save me some trouble. Otherwise, after I slaughter you, I'll still have to deal with the Giant Axe Mercenary Group."

"Why don't you just call the leader of the Giant Axe Mercenary Group over? I'll deal with him together to save the trouble."

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Upon hearing these words, not only the mercenaries, but even the surrounding onlookers widened their eyes in shock!

They whispered in astonishment: "What did that young man just say? He wants to deal with the Giant Axe Head?"

Beside them, another onlooker nodded: "It seems to be true; he intends to take on both the White Eagle and Giant Axe Mercenary Groups at the same time!"

Hearing this, the crowd immediately erupted into an uproar!

"By the gods! Is this kid insane?"

"The Giant Axe Head is a Legendary figure! A single stomp from him makes the entire black market tremble; he's a powerhouse even the King has to show respect to!"

"Madness—this kid is completely mad—"

For a moment, everyone held their breath, eyes fixed intently on Cao Xing in the crowd and the people behind him.

Regardless of the outcome of today's disturbance, they would remember this audacious young man who claimed he would deal with a Legendary powerhouse!

Meanwhile, the members of the White Eagle Mercenary Group now wore grim expressions.

The middle-aged man's face turned livid as he said in a deep voice: "Arrogant brat, how dare you insult our great leader!"

"I gave you chances time and time again, yet you remain so ungrateful. Now, no one can save you!"

The man beside him sneered: "I said it before, there's no need to say so much to a guy like this."

"Just take him down. We have plenty of ways to make him submit!"

With that, his voice turned cold: "Do it. Anyone who resists, cripple them!"

"Yes!" the mercenaries responded in unison.

Then, they raised their weapons and prepared to charge.

Seeing this, the group remained unmoved.

Aside from City Lord Oran and Bai Zhi, any one of the people Cao Xing brought could wipe these guys out with a casual skill.

Then, he calmly gave the order: "Malenia, take care of them."

"Yes, Master!" the Valkyrie responded softly, her voice ethereal beneath her golden mask.

The next moment, she casually drew the [blood-drinking blade].

"Clang." As a metallic vibrating sound emerged, the surrounding air rippled slightly.

Then, she made no further movements, simply standing quietly in place.

The mercenaries charging over were still in a state of confusion.

At that moment, they suddenly felt a chill at their waists.

When they looked down, a bloodline as thin as a hair was slowly emerging.

This bloodline expanded rapidly, becoming incredibly distinct.

Even the man in the lead wearing a white feathered hat, as well as the middle-aged man holding the ledger, had a bloodline appear across their chests.

They seemed to sense something, their pupils instantly filling with sheer terror and disbelief!

The middle-aged man opened his mouth, struggling to say: "This… how is this possible—"

"Pfft!!!" Before he could finish, his entire body was severed in two and rolled onto the ground.

At the same time, the injuries on the other mercenaries erupted instantly!

In an instant! Over a hundred pillars of blood sprayed out!

"Pfft! Pfft!" The ground was instantly covered in body parts.

Bright red blood gradually stained the ground of this ancient city.

The crowd hadn't even seen Malenia move, yet these hundred-plus mercenaries were already completely wiped out.

[Your territory member: Malenia has killed a total of 131 White Eagle Mercenary Group members and vice-captains. Experience gained: 0]

[Combatants gained experience: 21,478,200 (Pale Lead 1)]

[Warning! You have killed a large number of White Eagle Mercenary Group members, and your relationship with this faction has become Mortal Enemies!]

(Mortal Enemies: Life-and-death foes, fighting until death, irreconcilable!)

[Warning! Because you have engaged in a massacre within the city, your relationship with the Giant Axe Mercenary Group has deteriorated and is now changed to: Hostile!]

Three notifications appeared in succession, but Cao Xing didn't care in the slightest.

He wasn't a good person.

Since these guys wanted to cause him trouble, he would just wipe them all out.

It was perfect; he felt that while he had a group of powerhouses, he hadn't fully utilized their potential yet.

If he wiped out the Giant Axe Mercenary Group this time, he might even be able to take over the entire underground black market in the process.

Thinking of this, Cao Xing stood quietly in place, waiting for the situation to escalate.

Meanwhile, the surrounding onlookers were still in a daze, seeing the sudden turn of events.

The scattered body parts on the ground seemed to constantly shock their nerves!

A moment later, someone shouted: "Som—som—something happened!!!"

Their voice was incredibly shrill, as if they had seen something terrifying.

At the same time, the entire underground black market sounded an alarm: "Beep—beep—!"

The dull and piercing alarm sounded continuously, echoing throughout the underground space!

As if in response to the alarm, auras of powerhouses rose from every corner of the underground black market!

"Boom! Rumble!" They erupted with astonishing momentum, all rushing toward the scene of the incident!

When they arrived at the scene and saw the bodies scattered on the ground, still wearing half-worn leather armor, looks of shock appeared in their eyes!

Then, came boundless rage!

They locked their eyes on Cao Xing and his group, who stood calmly in the crowd, knowing that this group was the culprit behind it all.

Because Cao Xing and his group hadn't released their full auras from start to finish, this group did not know their specific strength.

But looking at the scene before them and the group's calm demeanor, they knew these people were not to be trifled with.

The powerhouses who arrived first shouted sternly: "Audacious! How dare you commit murder on the Giant Axe Mercenary Group's turf!"

"No matter what skills you have, you are dead today!"

"Mobilize everyone! Take them down!"

Immediately, all the Giant Axe Mercenary Group members in the entire underground black market were mobilized, rushing toward the city center at high speed!

"Clatter—!" They charged recklessly, kicking over stalls along the way, sending various goods flying everywhere, their momentum astonishing!

The overall quality of the Giant Axe Mercenary Group members was much stronger than that of the White Eagle Mercenary Group.

They started as Tier 4 powerhouses, with quite a few Tier 5 existences among them.

There were nearly four or five hundred mercenaries responsible for guarding and maintaining order in the entire underground black market.

And in the forest outside, there were also a large number of mercenaries responsible for patrolling.

Upon receiving the alarm from the underground black market below, they poured into the black market from various entrances.

It could be said that they were coming with aggressive intent!

This underground black market was an important source of income for the Giant Axe Mercenary Group.

They had invested a lot of resources and manpower here and would not tolerate anyone causing trouble or challenging their authority!

The entire city was instantly filled with a murderous atmosphere!

The stall owners who were running their stalls quickly packed up and hid to the side.

They began to discuss among themselves.

"What happened? Why was the alarm sounded?"

"They say it's a group of outsiders who killed over a hundred White Eagle Mercenary Group members at the entrance of the city center exchange!"

"What? Isn't the White Eagle Mercenary Group a subordinate faction of the Giant Axe Mercenary Group? These guys actually dared to make a move here; that's too crazy!"

"Yeah! That's why the Giant Axe Mercenary Group is furious and is preparing to mobilize all the mercenaries in the city to take down these audacious guys!"

Hearing this, the onlookers, who loved to watch the excitement, became excited!

"Haha! It's been a long time since something like this happened in the underground black market; today, there's a good show to watch!"

"Yeah—the last time someone came here to cause trouble, it seemed to be a Tier 7 Master-level existence who relied on their strength to kill over a dozen mercenaries from the Giant Axe Mercenary Group."

"As a result, the Giant Axe Head personally took action and killed that guy with a single axe strike!"

"That's right, these guys are in for it!"

Meanwhile, Cao Xing and his group remained standing in place, unmoved.

Looking at the four or five hundred mercenaries rapidly surrounding them, he scanned the surroundings to see if there were any slightly more outstanding powerhouses.

At this moment, a middle-aged man with only one arm rushed over!

The aura on his body was deep and surging, possessing at least Tier 7 Leader-level strength.