Going out to train, everything must be prepared thoroughly, especially for a person's own bitter training, which is even more necessary to be thorough. Yun Feng re-checked some essential items stored in the spatial ring, three years, she would spend this long period alone, and what level she would reach by herself during these three years was unknown.

  People always have to keep moving forward, even if there are thorns and obstacles ahead, they never stop. This is a kind of instinct that the Yun family has, fearless and never backing down!

  When he was sure everything was ready, Yun Feng took a deep breath, straightened his back, and although his slender body still looked too thin, the young face still had an air of immaturity, but Yun Feng had a strong self, a strong heart.

  This makes her all-powerful and invincible!

  Innumerable people came and went in the city of Bǎi, amidst the constant flow of people at the western gate, a little girl's figure slowly stepped out of the west gate of Bǎi City. The sunlight shone on her body, and behind her, it cast a slender yet strong silhouette.

  As he walked out of Bao City, Yun Feng looked at the map in his hand, a simplified topographic map of the Kalan Empire. Looking at the region west of Bao City, where a much larger city was located, Yun Feng slightly curled up the corners of his mouth. Ge Yuan, one of the three first-class cities of the Kalan Empire, would be his next destination.

  The meatball came out of the wristband and stood on Yun Feng's shoulder, its round body standing up, seemingly also looking forward with anticipation. "That that!" The meatball called out happily, Yun Feng slightly turned his face, and the meatball's fluffy fur rubbed against his cheek. His fingers lightly tapped the meatball's small head, "How about you, are you excited too?"

  Rouyuan shouted again, and Yunfeng looked at the vast land in front of him that seemed to have no end. "Then, let's set off."

  Katsuragi, one of the three top-tier cities in the Kalan Empire. The three top-tier cities of the Kalan Empire are not only the largest and most prosperous places but also the centers of politics, economy, and military affairs. Each of the three places may have a slight bias, and among them, Katsuragi is the most famous for being the base of the Mercenary Guild.

  On the Eastern Continent, apart from the imperial family, there were other forces that did not belong to any government agency and had their own unique management methods and execution standards. Mercenaries were one of the larger forces among them, and the organization that integrated these forces was the Mercenary Guild, a massive institution that coordinated all mercenary teams on the Eastern Continent.

  The Mercenary Guild has four branches in the four major empires of the Eastern Continent, and these four branches have become the mercenary unions for each country. Every mercenary troop must register with the Mercenary Guild in detail; if they do not, any self-established mercenary organization will be severely excluded and attacked. This is a strong measure of the Mercenary Guild, which has also made it an underlying factor that maintains balance among the four major empires. After all, every country has detailed records of mercenaries outside of their military forces, so no one can hide anything; the four countries are completely exposed in this regard.

  Only a minority of people on the Eastern Continent can climb to high positions, and even among those who enter the Martial God School, the number in high positions is limited. In the vast population of the Eastern Continent, only a small part can take the glorious path, while most people either spend their lives in mediocrity or choose to follow the path that most powerful people will take, becoming a member of a mercenary group.

  Mercenary groups live on the edge of a knife, and it's possible to lose their lives in just one mission. However, the high-risk reward is a high bounty, and some people can live a life of luxury after completing just one mercenary task.

  It can be said that seventy percent of the warriors in the Kalan Empire have joined the mercenary corps, and only thirty percent are serving the imperial family. Naturally, there are also many masters among the mercenaries. On the territory of the Kalan Empire, there are countless mercenary groups, large and small, strong and weak. This is a latent force, even if the imperial family feels uneasy about it, but can do nothing about it. After all, the Kalan Empire's Mercenary Guild is just a branch guild.

  So, mercenaries, such a potentially threatening armed force flourished and gradually became an indispensable factor in people's lives. Whenever there was something difficult or needed to be done, requiring someone to take risks, tasks could be posted, and as long as the right price was offered, someone would do it for you.

  Katsuragi is truly a paradise for mercenaries, and also their true home. The mercenary guild of the Kalan Empire is located here, making Katsuragi the city with the most advanced armed forces, all of which originated from former mercenaries.

  Yun Feng walked while looking at the map, to reach Ge Yuan from her direction she had to go through Flashlight Plains. Yun Feng actually wanted to join the Mercenary Guild with the idea of tempering herself. In these three years, she not only wanted to temper her strength but also her life experiences. When a person's life experiences are rich, their understanding and knowledge will also rise. Experiencing various lives is beneficial for oneself.

  Moreover, the mercenaries are not idle decorations, but have many tasks to complete. For them, fighting and adventuring is their entire life.

  Underfoot was a thin layer of fine sand, Yun Feng narrowed his eyes and took a glance at the exceptionally wide white plain in front of him. The wind blew by, lifting up thin sheets of sand, the dazzlingly bright land sparkled with dots of light under the sunlight.

  "This is the Flash Plain...” Yun Feng stepped into the plain, a warm breeze came over, and his senses slowly expanded, only to find that his senses could only cover a part of it, showing just how vast this plain was.

  "Little guy, the Sparkling Plains are a treasure trove of mineral production, and they're also not lacking in magical beasts. Of course, this is also where mercenaries appear most frequently."

  Yun Feng listened to his ancestor's words, his eyes slightly scanning the surroundings, a black shadow quickly flashed by his side, the sand on the ground made a rustling sound, it was a stone wall lizard, its yellowish-brown body quickly crawled to a place far away from Yun Feng, as if maintaining a state of vigilance.

  Yun Feng smiled, the demons were indeed extremely cautious. Without emitting any hostility, they all avoided him. Yun Feng walked forward and found that all the demons below his level were making way for him, clearing a bright path.

  "Ore..." Yun Feng muttered to himself. No matter which world it was, ore was always precious, and this world was no exception.

  "Little guy, the ore is not as simple as you think. The ore contains a small amount of energy, and this energy is what all warriors and mages have been dreaming of!"

  Yun Feng nodded, "So what our ancestors meant was that the energy in this ore can help humans upgrade?"

  The ancestor smiled with satisfaction, "That's right, the ore is also divided into different levels. The low-grade ore contains the least and most turbid energy, which is not easy to absorb. The middle grade is a little better, and the high grade is one level higher than the middle grade. The top-grade ore is the most perfect, with abundant and refined energy that is rare in the world. If you can get a top-grade ore, absorbing the energy inside will not only upgrade your level, but even if you sell it, it will be a wealth that will last for generations!"

  Yun Feng understood the importance of ore here, and this sparkling plain should be the place where the most ore is produced. Mercenaries often come and go here. If they can hold onto a place with countless hidden ore veins, it will undoubtedly bring in endless wealth, even if it's just low-grade ore.

  Yun Feng wasn't particularly interested in what mineral or not, she thought that relying on external forces to boost her strength was ultimately not a good strategy. The key was still to rely on her own efforts. If she could reach a certain level by absorbing the energy of minerals, it would also be unstable and harmful to herself, affecting her future development. So, these external means were better used less, or not at all.

  "Little one, your way of thinking is correct. External powers can indeed enhance strength, but they are not a long-term solution." The ancestor spoke with emphasis and sincerity, and Yun Feng nodded in agreement, relying on herself!

  The meatball seems to be very interested in the Flash Plain, and since Yun Feng entered here, the meatball has been very excited, standing on Yun Feng's shoulder, looking around, as if searching for something it likes.

  After walking for a while, Yun Feng also gradually saw the situation in front of him after a sandstorm blew up. There were tents set up there, forming a very large area. Each tent had different signs on it, and people kept going in and out of the tents. Yun Feng understood that he had arrived at the mercenary campsite.

  "What a person!" A muscular tough guy walked over, looking at Yun Feng with suspicion. It was indeed unusual for someone of Yun Feng's age to appear here, but the tough guy didn't directly ask him to leave. After all, these mercenaries were people who traveled far and wide, and there were many eccentric personalities among them, not to mention the presence of skilled fighters. Moreover, on Yun Feng's shoulder stood a ball of meat, and when the tough guy saw it, his face turned slightly strange. His eyes quickly darted to Yun Feng's hand, and only after confirming that he didn't see something did his expression slowly return to normal.

  Yun Feng smiled slightly, "Can't anyone leave here?"

  The burly man furrowed his brow, looking at Yun Feng who only reached his chest, and the meatball on her shoulder. The burly man's eyes flashed a few times, "This is the rule! Those who are not members of the Mercenary Guild are not allowed to proceed!"

  Yun Feng understood in his heart that the Mercenary Guild was not a pushover, as they had claimed the vast Sparkling Plains as their own territory. People outside of the guild were prohibited from passing through, and a special road had been built specifically for those heading to Ge Yuan. It was truly an overbearing policy, and it seemed that even the imperial family of Kalan was powerless against it, or else the Mercenary Guild wouldn't have taken control of this lucrative territory.

  The Karlan royal family was also very helpless, having the juiciest piece of meat taken away from their own territory without being able to resist, and not even a symbolic protest could be made, showing the strong dominance of the Mercenary Guild.

  Yun Feng raised his eyes and scanned the tents inside, there were many, at least a hundred or more, and the mercenaries walking around here were not low-level, with many fifth-level and sixth-level ones. As for whether there were even more powerful figures, it was impossible to know. If he wanted to force his way in, it seemed unlikely.

  Yun Feng nodded, indicating that she understood, and turned to leave. Just then, a group of people walked towards her, led by a man with a rough face who was taken aback when he saw Yun Feng. The young people following him were also startled, and one of the girls couldn't help but exclaim, "There's a child here!"

  Yun Feng glanced at them, his figure flashing past their side, the meatball on his shoulder making these people's pupils shrink. The little kid's shoulder... had a demon beast!

  The girl gave a signal to the rough man, who walked up to Yun Feng with big strides, squatted down and looked at him on an equal level, seemingly trying to put on a harmless and friendly smile, which was not very successful.

  "Little girl, are you human?"

  Yun Feng nodded, the man chuckled and thought that this little kid in front of him was a bit strange. Although he had such a tender face, his eyes were emitting a calmness and composure that only adults possessed.

  "Hmm... this... you're walking alone here, it's very dangerous, there are many demons around!"

  Yun Feng's eyebrows moved slightly as she gave the man a look: So?

  The man's expression stiffened, his rugged face actually reddening slightly, and he scratched his head with a large hand. "Following Uncle will be safe, are you going to Geyuan?"

  Yun Feng nodded again, and the man's eyes lit up with a hearty laugh. "Alright then, Uncle will take you to Ge Yuan, how about that?"

  Yun Feng looked deeply at the man, who smiled awkwardly with a hint of guilt, his mind clearly preoccupied. Yun Feng curled up the corner of her lips and said, "Alright then, I'll trouble you."

  The man was taken aback, then burst out laughing again, "Alright, alright!" He gave a sly glance to the several young people following him, and they all seemed delighted. Yun Feng watched with an expressionless face.

  "Brother, this is the new recruit who just joined our Red Maple Mercenary Group. Please make an exception." The rough-looking man said in a low voice to the guard, seemingly slipping him something as well. The guard looked Cloud Maple up and down several times before reluctantly letting her pass.

  A rough man with a smiling face walked in, while Yun Feng slowly followed behind him. The several young men who came together looked at Yun Feng thoughtfully, especially after seeing the flesh ball on her shoulder, their eyes became slightly hotter.

  More than a hundred tents were set up here, each one extending outwards. Yun Feng followed the man for a long time, and along the way, there were curious and inquiring gazes, mixed with surprise and doubt. A little girl appeared with a magical beast, making people think of that mysterious and powerful profession, only to overturn their own thoughts, feeling that they were thinking a bit crazily.

  "We're here, little girl, go in." The man walked to a tent, lifted the door curtain, and smiled at Yun Feng. Yun Feng didn't show any expression, and immediately walked in. The man and several young men following behind were slightly stunned, surprised by Yun Feng's fearless attitude.

  A few people composed themselves and walked in, Yun Feng chose a seat and sat down, looking at the others who were seated one by one. Yun Feng spoke calmly, "Everyone, do you have any requests to make of me?"

  Several people were shocked again, and then they all felt a little embarrassed. After all, they did have some thoughts about this little girl, but they didn't expect to be seen through by the child, who even took the lead in speaking out.

  "Heh heh, little girl has a good mind, you've figured it all out...". The rough man chuckled and scratched his head a few times, then fell silent, just sitting there with a flicker in his eyes.

  One of the young men, a woman seemed somewhat anxious, looking at the man who did not speak up, the woman smiled lightly at Yun Feng and spoke directly, "The little girl is right, we have come with a purpose."

  Yun Feng nodded, and the woman, seeing that Yun Feng didn't show any disgust, couldn't help but feel a surge of joy in her heart. She reached out with a gentle hand to point at the meatball on Yun Feng's shoulder. "Little girl, can you sell this demon beast to us? No matter how much money, even if you want us to do something for you, anything is fine!"

  As soon as the woman's words came out, Yun Feng's small face completely turned cold, and the meatball on her shoulder also understood. A face that was originally cute suddenly bared its teeth, revealing sharp fangs, looking quite ferocious. The woman who spoke was also startled by the meatball's appearance.

  Yun Feng's fingers lightly brushed over the fluffy body of Rouyuan, soothing its irritable mood. He raised his eyes to look at the woman who spoke, "What you're asking for isn't small, are you selling it to us? Can you afford it?"

  The woman smiled wryly, and the rough man also shook his head helplessly, saying to the woman, "Xiao Ying, let's just forget it. If the little girl doesn't want to sell, we shouldn't force her."

  The woman named Xiaoying bit her lip, with a hint of struggle in her eyes, naturally knowing that this little girl was extremely clever and surprisingly clear about whether they could afford it or not.

  "Little girl, no matter what, please sell us this demon beast. We can't afford it now, but once we have the money, we'll pay you immediately, and we won't go back on our word!"

  Yun Feng looked at the woman with a look of urgency on her face, as well as the young people sitting next to her, who also had a hint of worry in their eyes. The rough man was smiling awkwardly and helplessly. Yun Feng felt a sense of understanding in his heart. These people didn't seem to be cruel or ruthless, and their intentions weren't bad either. If they were really petty thieves, they would have taken action directly.

  "What do you want it to be?" Yun Feng lifted the meatball on his shoulder and placed it on his leg. The meatball glared at several people staring at it with its beady eyes, baring its teeth. Its small body turned around, directly turning its butt towards them. A pair of grape-like eyes stared at Yun Feng, filled with deep accusation.

  Yun Feng couldn't help but chuckle and poked the little meatball's forehead with her finger, "This little guy really thinks he can sell it?"

  The woman thought Yun Feng had agreed and asked, "Does the little girl mean she's willing to sell it to us?"

  Yun Feng raised her eyes and smiled coldly, "Sell? When did I ever say I wanted to sell?"

  "That's enough, Xiao Ying! Don't say another word!" The rough man suddenly shouted, and Xiao Ying looked at him with a hint of unwillingness in her eyes, but she bit her lip and didn't say another word.

  "Little girl, sorry about that. We wouldn't force you to sell if you don't want to." The rough-looking man said to Yun Feng with a serious face and an open gaze, making Yun Feng suddenly feel more affectionate towards this rugged fellow.

  "What's wrong with you?"

  The rough man couldn't help but smile wryly when he heard Yun Feng's question, shaking his head and leaning back in his chair with a somewhat dejected air. Xiao Ying muttered under her breath when she heard Yun Feng ask this, "Even if there is a bitter truth, what can you do to help as just a little kid?"

  Yun Feng slightly curled up the corners of his lips, and wasn't even a bit displeased with this sentence. These people weren't bad guys, maybe they really had difficulties, it's just that as soon as they opened their mouths, they wanted money. This point made Yun Feng very unhappy. Apart from this, these people were considered a clear stream among the mercenaries.

  "You've helped me out today, so it's only fair that you have a problem too. After all, one more person is still one more helping hand."

  The rough man couldn't help but feel a kind of affection for Yun Feng after hearing her words, yet in his heart he didn't hold out much hope. After all, what could a little kid like Yun Feng possibly do?

  "Little girl, it's not that I'm hitting you, we appreciate your kindness, but apart from selling this demon beast to us, there's nothing else you can help with." Xiao Ying looked at Yun Feng, her eyes still having a hint of unwillingness towards Rou Qiu. Yun Feng furrowed his brow, "I won't sell it, don't think about taking it again."

  Xiao Ying let out a deep sigh, "Forget it... Let's just pretend I never said anything... The Red Maple Mercenary Group will end here..."

  The rest of the people immediately looked gloomy, and Yun Feng couldn't help but smile lightly. "Is that all? Although I don't know what difficulties you've encountered, I do know one thing - no matter how big the difficulty is, there's always a way to solve it."

  "Settle? You're a kid who says it so easily, settle... We need an extremely powerful being or a living magical beast. Little girl, you tell me how to settle this?"

  Yun Feng listened, the smile at the corner of his lips seemed exceptionally calm, without any ripples. He poked the meatball's head with his finger, but his mood was still not very good.

  "There is nothing difficult in this world, only people who are willing to put their minds to it. What kind of situation have you encountered that requires a strong person? Are you looking for someone to fight?"

  The rough man let out a low, muffled laugh, looking somewhat desolate. He no longer hid anything from Yun Feng and spoke straightforwardly, "Little girl, since you have the heart to help us, I can only speak the truth to you."