Huo Xiu looked over and found that four or five middle-aged martial artists had already walked over.

The leader is slender and long, with a kind complexion, and three strands of long hair on his face, which does not look like a martial artist, but like a literati.

Behind him was a dark-skinned, tower-like, bald man, who was extremely muscular, and was clearly armed with an extremely strong kung fu experience.

Next to the bald man, there stood a short old man, although his beard and hair were gray, but his spirit was strong, and his ten fingers were like iron hooks, black and shiny.

At the end are two warriors who look similar, who should be brothers of the same mother. However, their complexion was pale, and they looked very eerie.

These middle-aged warriors did not have guard marks on their bodies, and most of them were free mercenaries walking on the front line of the 100,000 Great Mountains.

These mercenaries are all guards who have already served, and they have stayed because they have many opportunities to make money on the front line of the 100,000 mountains.

On weekdays, they mainly assist the local guards in their defenses, but they are also tasked with protecting individuals.

Most of these mercenaries have rich combat experience, and they have been fighting on the front line of the 100,000 Mountains for many years, so they are very familiar with the local situation.

It can be said that they are very suitable companions for Huo Xiu on this trip. However, with just one sentence, Huo Xiu really couldn't believe them.

It was Huo Xiu who just looked at him blankly, without words.

The scribe-looking warrior saw the clue, smiled slightly, and said, "A few of us have been wandering around Blackwood Town for many years, and we take Mu Lao to the neighborhood every year to look for medicinal herbs, so we are very familiar with him. This time, Mu Lao was not at ease, so he sent us a message and asked us to escort you to the 100,000 Great Mountain. This is his old man's handwriting. ”

As he spoke, he handed a thin piece of paper to Huo Xiu.

Huo Xiu had previously received an edict from Mu Lao that allowed him to return to the Huo family, so he was no stranger to Mu Lao's handwriting.

Huo Xiu only glanced at it a few times, and concluded that it was written by Mu Lao himself. He immediately dispelled the doubts in his eyes and directly surrendered his hand.

"Brothers, I am Huo Xiu, a student of the Baicao Garden of Zhenyuan Martial Mansion, please take care of me. ”

The warrior who looked like a scribe did not return the salute, but grabbed Huo Xiu.

"Little brother, there are many people here, let's take a step to speak. ”

In this way, Huo Xiu followed them and left the street quickly. It wasn't until in a small alley in the middle of nowhere that it stopped.

At this time, the warrior who looked like a scribe turned around and introduced his companion to Huo Xiu.

It turned out that his own name was Song Laoer, the swarthy strong man was called Guan Laosan, and the old man was Mo Laosi. As for the two twins, they are Wu Xiaoliu and Wu Xiaoqi.

Huo Xiu knew that these were their nicknames. As a mercenary who licks blood at the head of a knife, he will always make enemies with outsiders, and in order not to harm his family, he will not use his real name.

Huo Xiu didn't want to ask more, so he called it directly.

After going back and forth, the two sides soon became acquainted with each other.

I saw Song Lao Er patting Huo Xiu's shoulder and said, "Little brother, although we don't know why you came to the 100,000 Mountain, I admire this courage alone." ”

Huo Xiu laughed dryly and responded: "The master's fate is difficult to disobey, and the Muzhang Academy has the grace of rebuilding me." He is now old, but he has always had a long-cherished wish that cannot be realized, so I have to go for him. ”

"Old? That old guy is not a few years older than me, and I am still begging for a living in the 100,000 mountains, but he is hiding behind and enjoying it. ”

Mo Laosi, the eldest among the mercenaries, jumped out and said with a blow of his beard and glaring.

When everyone heard this, they immediately burst out laughing.

Huo Xiu also smiled awkwardly, and after a long while, he asked, "Brothers, I don't know how you plan to take me over this trip." ”

"Well said. ”

Guan Laosan, who was the most sturdy, stopped laughing and immediately said: "This time the destination is not very deep, as long as you don't encounter the demon spirit level, those so-called true demons and demons will be difficult to stop my fists." ”

Guan Laosan seemed to have the strongest combat power, and what he said was very convincing, and the other mercenaries all nodded in agreement when they heard it.

Seeing this, Huo Xiu didn't want to question anything, so he had to ask: "Second Brother Song, since Elder Mu has told you all the destinations of my trip, have you decided on the route? Where can you get there in a few days?"

Song Lao Er stroked his long hair and said with a smile: "Little brother, don't worry. The old guy also thought about going out in person, so we have been to that place a few times. Everything is a breeze, and if it goes well, it can be reached in three days. ”

Huo Xiu nodded, and began to be full of confidence in this trip to the Mu Clan's territory.

Suddenly, he remembered a crucial question.

"Big brothers, I see that you are also experts. I don't know how much I'll have to pay for this trip before you're willing to escort me there. ”

When Song Lao Er heard this, he laughed.

"Little brother, you're thinking too much. Since Mu Lao has initiated a commission with us, he will naturally pay this fee. You just have to follow us and don't get lost. ”

Huo Xiu touched his nose, and without any doubts, he said eagerly: "Since this is the case, then without further ado, let's set off now." ”

This time, Song Lao Er stopped laughing and shook his head.

"Little brother, it's getting late now, and we are not ready to pack, so it is easy to get into trouble if we go out rashly. Why don't you stay overnight in this Blackwood Town, prepare dry food, and we'll leave early tomorrow morning. ”

When Huo Xiu heard this, he felt that there seemed to be some reason, so he did not refuse. However, he rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "Second Brother Song is reasonable, boy, I am new to the city and I didn't bring any gifts. Why don't I do it tonight and set up a table in the restaurant in town?"

When these mercenaries heard this, they were all eager to try. Song Lao Er saw that he couldn't stop it, so he had no choice but to agree.

In this way, Huo Xiu and they held a feast at the best hotel in Blackwood Town, and they poured wine like crazy, and the people who drank straight turned their backs before they barely stopped.

After that, everyone dispersed and returned to their rooms to rest.

It wasn't until he walked into the guest room that the drunken look on Huo Xiu's face disappeared in an instant, and he immediately sobered up.

Huo Xiu took the door of the house, sat upright on the bed, and began to think about everything that happened today.

Song Laoer's group of mercenaries came uninvited, and there must be something strange in them.

Even though they were holding an oracle written by Mu Lao himself, Huo Xiu also knew that Mu Lao was now involuntarily, and his oracle had no credibility.

What's more, after several previous temptations, Huo Xiu had already determined that the black hand hidden behind the scenes was the person next to Mu Lao.

The mercenaries he met today confirmed Huo Xiu's guess even more.

This must be the subordinate raised by the mastermind behind the scenes, and Kang Xiaoba, who was killed by his own people, is likely to be one of these mercenaries.

Huo Xiu's trip is definitely more auspicious.