On the eve of departure.

Luo Chen arranged for people to accompany the vehicle, as well as the prepared goods and weapons.

Standing to the side, the regimental commander looked at the bustling camp and couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

If he remembered correctly, this mission was to escort the employer to the destination, which was the kind of mission where they would follow the client lightly.

Now, they've loaded the heavy machine gun and rocket launcher onto the vehicle.

Even the mercenaries in the camp were mostly deployed there.

The regimental commander was completely bewildered.

I even thought about it.

Once Luo Chen and the others leave, won't he be left all alone?

In case someone causes trouble, are you sure this camp can be defended?

The team leader smacked his lips, recalling how he had told Luo Chen to be careful and protect the employer yesterday.

But with this kind of commotion, someone who didn't know better would think they were going to war.

Without hesitation, the guild leader came to Luo Chen's side and asked in confusion, "Xiao, what are you doing?"

Luo Chen was busy arranging for people to move the goods when he heard the captain's voice. He turned around quickly and asked in surprise, "Captain, didn't you arrange for me to escort them?"

The regimental commander glanced again at the heavy machine guns on the off-road vehicle and the rocket launchers placed to the side, and couldn't help but twitch his lips, muttering, "Well, that's true, but what you're doing... is a bit too exaggerated."

With heavy machine guns, rocket launchers, and most of the people in the camp, the regimental commander said he had never seen anyone require such a large-scale operation for this mission.

Moreover, with so many people leaving the camp, if someone were to cause trouble, could I, the commander alone, hold the line?

Seeing the captain's somewhat jealous expression, Luo Chen felt a little embarrassed.

Although this is in a dream and the person in front of me is an NPC, it's still better than reality.

They practically emptied someone's pockets in one go. It would have been better if they hadn't mentioned it, but now that they've brought it up, it's a bit awkward.

But in order to pass through customs, they need to be safely escorted to their designated location.

Luo Chen believed that these were necessary.

Luo Chen remembered the difficulty level of this level and advised against acting recklessly, which could lead to mission failure.

If I understand this correctly...

This might mean that Luo Chen shouldn't take this challenge lightly just because he's a grandmaster-level expert.

The appearance of Qi Tianlong is a good example of this.

Even a half-step Grandmaster almost died; a nearly invincible figure met such an end.

Luo Chen didn't think that just because he was stronger than Qi Tianlong, he could be ignored.

He had already decided in his heart that this was a hint, a warning to him.

To ensure greater security, the number of personnel and weapons should be increased as much as possible.

If it weren't for the sake of the commander, Luo Chen would have liked to bring everyone and all the weapons with him.

A burst of machine gun fire, or a few rocket launchers, would cripple even a grandmaster who couldn't dodge head-on.

If they still don't die, then the firepower must be insufficient. Just one more shot and they'll be reduced to ashes.

[...]

The convoy slowly set off from the camp.

The regimental commander, standing at the door, bid farewell with tears in his eyes.

Nothing more.

The commission earned from this escort mission wasn't even enough for Luo Chen to take them out.

Adding to the confusion was a final, persuasive speech before leaving, ostensibly to enhance the camp's reputation and security. The group leader was immediately bewildered.

By the time he realized what was happening, Luo Chen had already slipped away.

Now, the guild leader only hopes that Luo Chen won't squander his money and will at least keep some for himself, otherwise, they'll really suffer a huge loss.

On the road.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Luo Chen looked at the map in his hand.

This time, the target location is quite far, reaching deep into southern Xinjiang, more than a thousand kilometers away.

At their speed, it would take them three days to arrive.

This is assuming the road section is stable and completely safe.

Luo Chen wasn't worried at the moment; they would arrive at a small town in a few hours.

This town can be considered one of the mercenary paradises.

Whether it's fine wine, women, or entertainment, the town has it all.

To ensure the safety of the town, there is an unspoken rule that everyone follows.

Fighting and brawling are not allowed in the town.

No matter how irreconcilable their personal grudges may be, they are not allowed to do anything outrageous in the small town.

They either fight to the death outside the town, or they sign a death pact in the arena.

Most people would choose the latter.

They chose to settle their scores in the arena.

On the one hand, resolving the conflict outside the town would not only result in significant losses and casualties, but would also make it easy for other mercenary groups to pick up the pieces. In this way, what was originally a feud between the two sides would suddenly escalate into a large-scale battle, which would be bad for everyone.

On the other hand, the arena will have some betting tables, with the town's administrators acting as the bookmakers and the mercenaries choosing which side will win or lose.

Even participants can place bets.

You can also bet on each other's wins and losses.

Whether we live or die, we are all beneficiaries.

Of course, this matter has nothing to do with Luo Chen.

He would never be bored and engage in any kind of competition with others.

The first priority, of course, is to safely escort Mu Shiyu and her group to the designated location and pass the test perfectly.

[...]

Another car behind.

Mu Shiyu, Mu Shanhai, and Qi Tianlong were all sitting here.

The drivers were naturally the mercenaries from the camp.

Back seat.

Mu Shanhai's expression had been rather unpleasant, or rather, ever since he arrived in southern Xinjiang.

Mu Shanhai's expression never looked good.

Qi Tianlong, who was sitting next to him, sensed something was wrong. He looked out the window and then turned his gaze back to Mu Shanhai.

After pausing to observe for a moment, Qi Tianlong asked, "What are you worried about?"

"..."

Upon hearing Qi Tianlong suddenly speak, Mu Shanhai turned his head slightly in a daze and remained silent.

Mu Shiyu, who was sitting in the passenger seat, was also attracted and turned her head to look at the back seat.

Seeing that Mu Shanhai didn't speak, Qi Tianlong knew he shouldn't ask any more questions, but at the moment everyone was in the same boat.

Some things still need to be said.

“There are some things I know I shouldn’t say, but as you know, some things are unavoidable in the current situation.”

"Now, I'm in the same boat as you. If either of us has a problem, the other can't escape either."

“Those people won’t be catching up for now, so you don’t need to be on high alert all the time. You need to relax when you need to, not just for your own sake, but also for the sake of your daughter…”

Qi Tianlong's words touched Mu Shanhai's heart, and he subconsciously looked at Mu Shiyu sitting in the passenger seat.

He looked up and met Mu Shiyu's gaze.

Seeing his daughter's slightly haggard appearance, Mu Shanhai felt heartbroken. He parted his lips slightly, as if he wanted to say something.

However, Mu Shiyu simply shook her head indifferently.

This action silenced Mu Shanhai.

Qi Tianlong didn't say anything more. He only said those words to prevent Mu Shanhai from losing his composure because of what had already happened, as there were important people around him who needed his protection.