Mercenary Harem in Murim Novel

Chapter 43 - 43 – A Job is a Job

"Kill these bastards!"

A man roared angrily as he launched a powerful punch toward Tang Yao’s head. However, it never connected as his fist was gone.

Standing beside the second Young Master of the Tang Clan was Tang Soso. Her sword was covered by a green Qi before she slashed horizontally toward her opponent’s stomach. Blood sprayed out like a fountain while he fell backwards from the impact.

"Bastards!"

People from Green Forest Bandit and Tang Clan charged at each other, exchanging blows and killing one another.

Meanwhile, Leo and Jessica were standing atop the cliff watching everything that transpired below them calmly. They had been there since the army started their charge down the cliff, watching everything without moving an inch.

"They are doing pretty well even without us protecting them." Leo commented as he watched Tang Yao swing his sword and cut down his opponent with ease while fighting against two opponents simultaneously.

They were going to breach into the Green Forest’s base soon.

"We have to work for our pay now. Let’s go, Jessica."

"Yes."

Leo began descending from the cliff while Jessica followed him closely behind, smiling eerily as she imagined what would happen later on.

It would be their first job as an independent group working under their banner after all. Hallowed Insect’s official first job in a war.

They jumped from rock to rock with great speed before reaching the ground quickly. They arrived right behind Tang Yao just when he finished off his opponents. His clothes were stained in blood while his sword was dripping red liquid all over the ground as he stood there panting heavily.

"Huff... Huff... The enemy is strong..." He mumbled under his breath. "This is my first time facing such a formidable foe."

"You shouldn’t force yourself. You have made a good contribution already." Leo advised as he looked at Tang Yao seriously, "The other martial artists will breach through that building sooner or later, so you should take your leave now."

Tang Yao wiped off some blood on his cheek before shaking his head stubbornly. "No... I can’t run away after coming here. I have a duty to fulfill for my clan. I will continue fighting until I die."

"Dying will do nothing to help your clan." Leo reminded him calmly,

"Besides, you’re not strong enough to fight against 6 Stars martial artists. You’re just a 4 Stars martial artist who can barely fend off against a 5 Stars one. There’s nothing wrong with retreating here. You’ve accomplished your mission by luring out Green Forest Bandit and making them reveal their scheme."

"No, this is my duty to see the end of this attack. My father and older brother are fighting in the front line." Tang Yao refused to leave despite his advice, "I don’t want to waste my life for nothing. I will fight until the end."

Leo sighed tiredly upon hearing that response from him.

’What a fucking liar.’

The smile that Tang Yao showed briefly when he approached earlier was an undeniable fact that this snake’s plan was going smoothly. As for what kind of plan it was, Leo could only guess it roughly.

’The battle is reaching the peak. The sound from the frontline is getting louder and louder. Maybe the leader of the Green Forest bandit has shown up and now confronted Tang Jiaofu. Soon, one of them will die or won’t be able to take part in this war anymore. And that will determine the future’

Of course, as the contract stated, he would only protect Tang Yao. Tang Jiaofu or the Tang Clan’s heir, Tang Ao’s safety was none of his business.

"Very well. We will protect you to the best of his ability."

"Thanks." Tang Yao smiled at him, "Let’s attack their base now. Sister, if you please."

Tang Soso nodded before raising her saber into the sky while focusing her Qi into it. The blade glowed brightly before shooting out a green lightning bolt towards the building’s gate, instantly blasting the wooden wall.

Dust filled the air as everyone turned towards the source of the explosion, revealing a large hole where a wall once stood.

"My sister is really amazing..." Tang Yao murmured proudly as he gazed at Tang Soso fondly. A desire shone within his eyes while looking at her body closely.

His stare made Leo frown slightly because of how uncomfortable it felt. Jessica also seemed to notice it as she pulled his sleeves. Her eyes turned into crescent moon shape as she glared sharply.

"Leader, that girl..."

"I know. Anya already gave me a full report."

Nodding slightly, the secretary looked at Tang Soso with a pitiful gaze. She didn’t say anything at all.

"Now that the gate has been breached, let’s get inside and help our allies fight against the Green Forest Bandit." Tang Yao shouted loudly before charging forward with the rest of Tang Clan’s members following behind him closely, "Let’s go!"

With that said, they entered the base along with other warriors from Tang Clan, heading straight towards the large wooden building at the center of it.

Leo grabbed his Photon Pistol and followed suit with Jessica. Her hands were now covered in her bodysuit’s gloves. Shining threads covered her fingers.

Many soldiers guarded the entrance to the building, blocking their path. The martial artists were fighting each other furiously, causing destruction around them as they battled against each other mercilessly. Some managed to break through their defenses and rushed forward while others remained where they stood.

"Stop them!"

"That’s Tang Clan’s Young Master. Kill him! Avenge our brothers! Kill everyone!"

The warriors charged towards Tang Yao with their swords raised high above their heads, ready to strike him down when they got close enough.

"Wha-"

Tang Yao raised his sword defensively and blocked most of the incoming attacks but was unable to withstand all of them. Some attackers aimed their swords right to his body, ready to pierce him through.

Seeing it, Tang Soso immediately tried to head towards him. However, her opponent was strong. Qi covered his body and blocked her attack before throwing a powerful kick at her.

In response, she drew out her own Qi and used it to defend herself against the incoming attack. That kept her busy enough to be unable to help her brother.

A true predicament, indeed.

But before they could reach him, a figure suddenly appeared in front of them.

"A job is a job."