The rest stop was a dilapidated house, similar to a villa, because the road to northern Xinjiang became increasingly difficult the further north you went.

This dilapidated house became a temporary resting place for some mercenaries, and gradually it became a must-visit spot for mercenaries.

"Hey bro, how's it going?" Luo Chen called out to his buddy after getting out of the car.

Lao Tie led a few people ahead to clear the way and had scouted out the locations in advance, so they arrived about half an hour earlier than Luo Chen and his group.

This is typical mercenary practice; upon arriving at a rest stop, they will send a few people ahead to scout out the location.

After all, rest stops are also the places where accidents are most likely to happen.

Of course, in general, Luo Chen should have been followed by a convoy of cars, but since there were only ten people in total, it was fine.

Before setting off, it was all agreed that the group leader originally planned to arrange another team to accompany Luo Chen, but based on previous experience, Luo Chen refused.

Having more people is certainly good, and they're also carrying all sorts of heavy weapons. If there really are enemies, they'll definitely just slaughter them indiscriminately.

However, considering the importance of this mission, Luo Chen still felt that it was best to have as few people as possible, because too many people would be difficult to manage.

There is another reason for this: both Luo Chen and Qi Tianlong are at the Grandmaster level. Moreover, Luo Chen compared them and found that he could easily handle two or three ordinary Grandmasters in this world by himself.

Lao Tie also has a wealth of experience, and his own abilities are not bad either.

Even if a conflict arises, they are not unable to handle it.

Each has its advantages and disadvantages, so I won't dwell on it.

"I've checked, there are no other mercenaries here yet," Lao Tie said seriously.

Another reason is that the two countries are at war, and Hope Town has recently been working on an alliance, so there aren't as many mercenaries on this road.

This is also why Luo Chen and his group chose this time to set off.

If we wait a few more days, the workload will increase, and it will be more difficult to travel then.

Who knows which mercenary group Mu Shanhai's enemy will be?

"Let's start a fire and cook. After they've eaten, let them rest for a while and see if they can continue. If they can, then we'll continue on our way."

The old man nodded in agreement and turned to leave.

"Hello, Brother Xiao!"

Upon hearing the voice, Luo Chen turned his head and saw two men and one woman who were in the same car as Lao Tie, and who had also been personally selected by Luo Chen.

The female mercenary was naturally prepared by Luo Chen for the two girls in the car.

After all, in some aspects, it's more convenient to have a female mercenary with you.

"Okay, go and rest for a while." Luo Chen said, and was about to turn around and leave when he saw Mu Shanhai and Qi Tianlong walking over.

"Xiao!" the two shouted in unison.

Luo Chen nodded in response: "What is it?"

Mu Shanhai hesitated for a moment, then said, "According to our route, it will take at least two more days to reach the Northern Frontier. Isn't this pace a bit too slow?"

“Xiao, you know how formidable those people were a few days ago, so we were worried about whether we would encounter the same situation again,” Qi Tianlong chimed in.

Luo Chen squinted. He could understand Mu Shanhai's and Mu Shanhai's worries, after all, he had given them a warning last time.

After all, the journey from here to the northern frontier is long; otherwise, Mu Shanhai would not have agreed to Qi Tianlong hiring mercenaries in the first place.

"What are your thoughts?" Luo Chen asked.

His goal was to protect Mu Shiyu and Jiang Xian'er. As long as these two were safe, he didn't care about anything else.

“When we came here before, we learned about a small path, which is just a mountain road and a bit rugged, but it would shorten the journey by half.” Mu Shanhai glanced at Qi Tianlong and spoke slowly.

Luo Chen smiled slightly. He could tell from Mu Shanhai's eyes that Mu Shanhai was worried that he would not agree.

Are you sure?

Mu Shanhai nodded emphatically, appearing very certain.

Since that's the case... Luo Chen said, "I have no objection, but you should talk to Lao Tie about this. After all, he knows a bit about the Northern Frontier. See if he knows how to get there."

"Of course, I'm doing this to ensure safety. You two have only heard about it; who knows if that road is still in good condition."

"This..." Mu Shanhai frowned, but Qi Tianlong gently tugged at his hand, and he stopped talking.

Qi Tianlong smiled faintly: "Brother Xiao's concerns are not without reason. We'll go ask Deputy Commander Tie now, and he'll inform you once it's confirmed."

Luo Chen nodded in acknowledgment.

It wasn't that Luo Chen was afraid, but rather that he didn't understand this world, and besides, he had some hesitation in his heart.

The two women were key to his success in completing his mission, and he didn't want any unexpected incidents to occur.

The rest stop is located by the roadside, resembling a large piece of land suspended on the edge of a cliff, and fences have been built around its perimeter.

Looking at this kind of architecture, Luo Chen was somewhat reminded of the buildings in reality.

"The scenery is beautiful; it's been a while since I've seen anything like it," Luo Chen said with a sigh, standing by the railing and gazing at the canyon below and the distant mountains.

System: "Are they all watching the dance at the bar?"

Luo Chen was somewhat surprised by the system's sudden statement. How come the system has now learned to speak in a sarcastic and unsettling way?

Just as I was about to retaliate, a gentle voice came from behind me.

"Xiao, what are you doing?" Mu Shiyu, with her hair in a ponytail, had taken off her skirt and put on jeans and white sneakers.

At first glance, Luo Chen seemed somewhat infatuated.

Damn, isn't this exactly how my high school goddess dressed? She was the epitome of a pure and innocent girl.

Faced with Luo Chen staring at her blankly, Mu Shiyu's face flushed slightly, revealing a hint of shyness.

"Cough cough." Mu Shiyu didn't know what to do for a moment, so she could only cough a few times.

So that this lecherous man would know that he was daydreaming.

Luo Chen realized what was happening, quickly touched his nose, then turned around and looked outside, saying, "This mountain is truly magnificent."

"What?" Mu Shiyu smiled sweetly at Luo Chen's retreating figure, walked forward, and stood shoulder to shoulder with him, saying, "That mountain?"

Luo Chen hesitated for a moment, then looked down at the majestic mountain rising below him.

Why can't I control this gun?

“Xiao, I always felt you were very mysterious,” Mu Shiyu suddenly said.

Luo Chen was stunned. What did this woman mean? Wasn't she mysterious herself?

Besides, have you already forgotten the friendship we formed in the last round?

Hmph, women!

"It's so cool!" Mu Shiyu didn't get a reply from Luo Chen, but instead was greeted by a gust of wind.

The wind gently caressed the two of them, slowly dissipating the heat from their bodies.

Mu Shiyu leaned against the railing, closed her eyes, and felt the cool breeze.

Luo Chen didn't share that sentiment; he simply glanced down and muttered, "The wind is really strong; it finally brought the gun down."