The Invincible Supreme Medical God
Chapter 424 - 288 Demon Battle

Chapter 424: Chapter 288 Demon Battle

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As he weighed the pros and cons of the battle with the residential demon, Yan Xiaobao’s ice-blue eyes were filled with doubt. It had been resting for thousands of years, if not longer, and it was clear it would be significantly weakened upon awakening. But how did they know it would wake soon?

Why had the captain of the Dragon Clan Team personally invited Yan Xiaobao and his group of friends before the tournament final began? He was deliberating whether Zhou Long should accept the proposal, with countless questions swirling in his mind.

While considering his decision, Yan Xiaobao noticed Xie Lan had returned. It was easy to discern where she had been, and a thought formed in Yan Xiaobao’s heart. However, it was immensely risky, so he decided to discuss the plan with others first. Since it was highly likely to be a trap, he felt they deserved a say.

Meanwhile, Yan Xiaobao couldn’t help but question whether he was overthinking things. While it seemed coincidental, he couldn’t fathom any way the Dragon Army would have known about their actions in the tunnel earlier. Thus, he gradually calmed down.

Standing up, Yan Xiaobao patted Sha Yun’s head, waking her from her training. Initially, her face showed a hint of annoyance, but it quickly turned to a smile as she saw it was Yan Xiaobao who had stirred her from her trance.

Seeing Yan Xiaobao interrupt her training, Sha Yun knew he had something important to discuss with them. She sprinted into the house, gathering Wang Julong and Deng Wu, bringing them to where Hui Yue was outside.

No one invited Xie Lan—this was a decision the four of them had to make. At first, Yan Xiaobao quickly laid out what had happened. His narration was swift and precise, highlighting his concerns while also underscoring the allure of the endeavor.

Looking at one another, his friends smiled faintly. Deng Wu opened his mouth and teased, "You said it was dangerous, but haven’t you already decided against it?" He chuckled, as Sha Yun and Wang Julong nodded, grinning as well.

"No matter what dangers we face, I’ll follow you!" Sha Yun added, proudly thrusting her chest forward, seemingly quite pleased with herself. Her gaze was so full of reassurance that Yan Xiaobao couldn’t help but laugh heartily.

Wang Julong didn’t say anything but revealed a faint smile, her eyes alight with an excited glimmer. She loved a life of adventure—how could she resist such an enticing proposal?

Seeing the faces of his friends, their determination, and the excitement shining through, Yan Xiaobao felt deeply gratified. He was fortunate to have friends who were willing to face peril with him—true friends who knew that, despite their lives being at stake, they would always have each other’s backs.

In his musings, Yan Xiaobao stood up and let out a sharp whistle, catching Xie Lan’s attention as she meditated on the other side of the courtyard. The piercing sound startled her awake, and she saw Yan Xiaobao watching her. She also noticed his beckoning gesture, calling her to join them.

Xie Lan furrowed her brows but obeyed regardless, wondering why she was suddenly being invited to their group discussion. After all, when it came down to it, Xie Lan was still an outsider. She worked for Xu Biao, not Yan Xiaobao. In truth, she held no loyal ties to Yan Xiaobao; everything she did was merely fulfilling orders to assist them in the tournament.

"I need you to fetch Xu Biao," Yan Xiaobao said as soon as she was within earshot. A flash of anger flickered in Xie Lan’s eyes. Xu Biao wasn’t someone who could simply be summoned at whim. He was the Guild Master of the Mercenary Guild, not some errand boy running around as others pleased.

Observing Xie Lan, Yan Xiaobao quickly noticed her hesitation and sighed heavily, reminded once again of how much this expert under the King resembled Sha Yun.

"Don’t worry," Yan Xiaobao continued, assuring her, "He’ll feel this trip is worthwhile." He made it clear that he wasn’t calling upon the Guild Master for some trivial task.

Though Yan Xiaobao reassured her of the importance, Xie Lan still felt it was presumptuous to summon Xu Biao. Nevertheless, she dared not disobey the request, knowing how highly Xu Biao regarded Yan Xiaobao.

Donning her black cloak, Xie Lan left the courtyard and walked once again toward the Mercenary Guild’s office, grumbling the entire way.

"Did you summon me?" Xu Biao said in a playful tone as he appeared at the entrance of the courtyard, his eyes sparkling with unhidden curiosity and a smile lingering on his lips.

Seeing how swiftly Xu Biao arrived, Yan Xiaobao’s face broke into a small smile. He gestured for Xu Biao to hurry over and follow him.

"Zhou Long came to visit," Yan Xiaobao said in a casual tone. "He’s invited us to capture a Great Demon. Perhaps you’re familiar with this?"

Each word Yan Xiaobao uttered brought great surprise to Xu Biao’s face. After a while, his expression shifted from astonishment to slight confusion to realization.

"I see!" Xu Biao exclaimed, his face breaking into a radiant smile. "So that explains why Old Zhou decided to serve as the referee for this year’s tournament!"

Studying Yan Xiaobao, Xu Biao pondered for a moment, wondering why he’d been brought into the meeting. It seemed as if Yan Xiaobao was testing him.

Xu Biao wasn’t wrong. Over the last few minutes, Yan Xiaobao had been closely watching Xu Biao’s every expression and reaction. If this turned out to be a trap, then it was clear Xu Biao would be part of it as well. However, his current expressions appeared completely genuine. Either he was an impeccable liar, or he genuinely hadn’t known about this before.

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