Seven days later.

In an old city in the dark forest, Liu Zhong, under the leadership of Meng Xiaoyao, walked towards the main hall.

After walking for three or four kilometers and not seeing the people you want to see, is this a big name?

Along the way, sentinels can be seen everywhere, and the strength levels are uneven, there are ordinary swordsmen, and there are also Mixed Yuan Realm sword soul masters!

Before entering the gate, Meng Xiaoyao specially instructed: "Remember what I said on the road." No matter what these three old guys say for a while, you just need to nod your head, don't refute, let alone offend!"

Liu Zhong knew that he meant well and nodded.

After walking in, everything inside became dark because of the light.

It is said to be a large hall, but it is actually a dark and damp basement.

He followed Meng Xiaoyao around left and right, and finally walked into a cold secret room, and in the dark, there were three figures whose faces could not be seen clearly.

Meng Xiaoyao saluted respectfully and said, "Meng Xiaoyao of the Xiaoyao Mercenary Group, meet the three regiment leaders!"

Liu Zhong had already figured out the identities of the three before he came, and he also saluted: "Liu Zhong of the black and white mercenary group, meet the three leaders!"

The three people in the dark asked, "Liu Sha of the Sansha Mercenary Group, you killed it?"

Liu Zhong nodded and said, "Yes!"

The one on the far left said: "Liu Sha's skills are not as good as people, and there is nothing to pity when he dies." There are only five positions in the super mercenary group, and from now on, the free mercenary group will replace Sansha and sit in fourth place, and the black and white mercenary group will sit in the fifth position......"

"Thank you, leaders!" Liu Zhong bowed again.

The man on the far right spoke: "The status is in exchange for your life, and you don't need to thank anyone." However, the rules still have to be followed!"

After Meng Xiaoyao listened, he said excitedly: "As long as the three regiment leaders recognize our status, my Xiaoyao mercenary group is willing to pay more tribute!"

There is an unwritten rule in the mercenary group that the fourth and fifth mercenary groups need to pay tribute to the top three overlords if they want to maintain their status as super mercenary groups.

When Liu Zhong heard about this rule for the first time, he smiled faintly and said nothing.

The man on the right explained: "This is a rule that was established a hundred years ago, without any exceptions, and without a single exception. The Sansha mercenary group is handed over every year, and so is the free mercenary group. ”

Meng Xiaoyao said: "The three regiment leaders, the black and white mercenary group has never paid the annual tribute, can you discount it in the first year?"

The person on the left threw out a list and said coldly: "This is the list of the annual tribute of your free mercenary group, and in three days, please send someone to send it over!"

Meng Xiaoyao glanced at it, almost spurting blood. The appetite of the three old fellows is getting bigger and bigger, and the materials they want are particularly difficult to find, and the quantity is surprisingly large.

This...... That doesn't make sense, right?

The person on the left said unhappily: "Meng Xiaoyao, is there any problem?"

Meng Xiaoyao replied honestly: "The materials on the list are too precious, and three days can't be made up at all. Can you give it a few more days?"

The man on the left: "You have never delayed in paying the tribute in previous years. Well, give you seven days to prepare!"

Meng Xiaoyao thanked him briefly and said no more.

The person on the right threw out a list and said unceremoniously: "This is the list of tributes of your black and white mercenary group, and the time limit is the same, it is also seven days!"

Liu Zhong took it and took a brief look, Nima, a total of more than 100 Zhong materials, each of which is a precious material that is extremely difficult to find.

Take Black Gold Coral as an example, these three old guys actually cost a hundred pounds!

Black gold coral is only found in the dark sea, and the dark sea is extremely dangerous; not to mention a hundred catties, even if you dig out one catty, it also requires a great price.

Liu Zhong could guess with his toes that these three old things were deliberately making things difficult for him.

Paying tribute?

Handed it over to your uncle, why didn't you give it to me?

Touching his nose with his hand, he lifted the paper up, and the small sword qi was vertical and horizontal, and the list of tributes turned into smithereens.

The person on the right scolded: "Presumptuous!"

Liu Zhong sneered and said: "I can't take out the materials you want, and even if I can take them out, I won't hand them over!"

The person on the left asked, "The mercenary groups in the Dark Forest have thousands, and without the three of us, aren't you afraid that they will attack them in groups?"

Liu Zhong sneered: "The example of a group attack was also provoked by the three of you, right?"

The man on the left: "There is nothing wrong. Without the approval of the three of us, you don't want to set up a portal in the Dark Forest! I didn't pay attention to you before, because I didn't see you in my eyes. If you don't pay it within seven days, you will wait to destroy the group!"

Liu Zhong saluted the three of them, turned around and left.

Meng Xiaoyao followed closely, walked out of the main hall, grabbed Liu Zhong and whispered, "Brother Liu Xian, why are you so stupid?"

"What's wrong?"

"The ranking of the top five mercenary groups has basically not changed for more than 100 years. We wiped out the Sansha mercenary group this time, and the three old guys were a little uncomfortable. Let's pay more tribute, in fact, it is to block everyone's mouth, and at that time, hundreds of powerful mercenary groups will receive our benefits......"

"I naturally understand this principle. Liu Zhong said: "The annual tribute is not a small amount, my black and white mercenary group does not have any savings, and the accumulation of materials for a year is not enough to block their mouths." So, I choose not to pay!"

"There really is no good end for offending them. Hey, since you have been completely offended, you have to be careful in the future!" Meng Xiaoyao patted Liu Zhong on the shoulder, sighed a few times, and left.

Underground Vault.

The three heads sat motionless, as if thinking about something.

The man on the left: "What do you think of Liu Zhong's behavior?"

The man on the right: "Since this kid doesn't know how to lift, then find someone to teach him a lesson!"

From Yoo Jong's entry to his departure, and to now, the person in the middle has never spoken.

The person on the left looked at him and asked, "Captain Mu, what do you think?"

This Wood Regiment Leader is the head of the First Mercenary Regiment, and his status in the Dark Forest is equivalent to that of the Earth Emperor!

People on both sides of the left and right respect him, in addition to the latter's status, more about his strength.

In the entire mercenary group, Captain Mu is the only Cloud Breaking Realm Sword Soul Master!

It is precisely because of this strength that this person can repeatedly perform miraculous feats in a very short period of time and be promoted to the head of the regiment!

In order to become the head of the regiment, the two of them spent a total of ten years, and it only took more than a year for Captain Mu to become the head of the regiment.

Head Mu pondered for a long time and said something very surprised: "Since Liu Zhong doesn't want to pay the New Year's tribute, then don't let him pay it!"

"Captain Mu, the rules can't be broken!"

Captain Mu said: "The rules are dead, and people are alive!" Liu Zhong's annual tribute can not be paid, but this person is too crazy and needs to be polished more!"

The two regimental commanders received instructions and took their leave.

When they were far away, Captain Mu said to himself, "The world is really crazy. The Liu family's waste, which I was most optimistic about back then, has indeed become a murderous demon. The ruthlessness and potential shown by this kid are no worse than Liu Jiannan!"

It can be seen from this sentence that Captain Mu seems to know Liu Zhong and Liu Jiannan.

After smiling bitterly for a while, Head Mu got up and left.