Starting from Douluo to Capture Goddesses

"Our Mo Tie Mercenary Corps members have died, and naturally, I will seek justice for them," Xiao Ding said loudly. "No matter who it is, if they kill our people, we will repay blood with blood, tooth for tooth."

His expression was grim. If he didn't speak out now, the hearts of the Mo Tie Mercenary Corps would be ensnared by Rob.

So no matter how strong the enemy who killed those people was, they would not let them go.

"Big brother, it seems that person is very powerful, and he started killing mainly because of Qing Lin," Xiao Li said, frowning. He too felt that Qing Lin was truly pitiable.

"Qing Lin, what of it? No matter why he killed members of our mercenary corps, he must pay the price."

"Besides, although Qing Lin is pitiable, that's all she is. If we don't stand up for our members this time, there will be no Mo Tie Mercenary Corps left after today. Compared to our mercenary corps, Qing Lin is insignificant. Those who aim for great achievements must not get bogged down in details," Xiao Ding said indifferently.

A little girl, compared to the entire mercenary corps, the weight of each was clear to him.

In Stone Desert City, everyone looked down on someone with the identity of Qing Lin, and they were influenced by that. In their opinion, taking in Qing Lin and allowing her to be a maid was already quite generous.

"That wretched Qing Lin!"

"It's all because of that wretched Qing Lin that our Sand Mercenary Group lost so many people. Your Mo Tie Mercenary Corps is the same."

"That wretch carries the blood of the Snake-People Tribe; she's a cursed wretch. It must be because of her that so many people have died, bringing disaster upon us. Right now, I hate her even more than the slaughterer—my hatred for Qing Lin is greater!" Rob said, his face twisted with hatred.

Although Qing Lin carried the blood of the Snake-People Tribe, her appearance and figure were surprisingly attractive.

It was for this reason she had been able to survive in Stone Desert City.

Otherwise...

"Regardless, after today, that wretch must be handed over to me to deal with, and I will make sure she is punished in the most painful way! Our Sand Mercenary Group's members must not die in vain!"

"What do you think, leaders of the Xiao Corps? Will you protect this woman?" Rob emitted a Dou Qi fluctuation at the Great Fighter Rank, his powerful aura intimidating the entire place.

"Don't think I'm unaware that you're just enticed by Qing Lin's beauty. Now she is a criminal and must face the severest of punishments! If you Mo Tie Mercenary Corps continue to be oblivious of what's best for yourselves, I won't mind directly taking over your corps," Rob threatened. He had long wanted to swallow up the Mo Tie Mercancy Corps, and now he was a Great Fighter, while Xiao Ding and Xiao Li were only at Dou Shi Level.

"Hmph. She's indeed a criminal and should be punished. If you want to take her away, we won't stop you," Xiao Ding and Xiao Li spoke up.

They had no desire to confront Rob head-on.

And even the members of their Mo Tie Mercenary Corps were disgusted with Qing Lin, even they had been influenced.

If it hadn't been for Qing Lin, they wouldn't be facing this crisis.

If that powerful individual was too strong, perhaps they wouldn't be a match for him, and then the Mo Tie Mercenary Corps would suffer heavy losses.

"How despicable. A group of grown men bullying a little girl is bad enough, but now you're looking to trouble a young girl. I killed those people, and you can come after me," Xu Ran came out with Qing Lin, his face full of disdain as he listened to the mercenaries' words.

Especially Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, who made Xu Ran's brows furrow even more.

In this world, there are no absolute good people, nor are there absolute bad people.

In the original story, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li didn't become villains because things went smoothly for Xiao Yan; hence, there was no ground for them to turn bad. However, if they truly faced a choice, someone like Qing Lin who couldn't create value for them would naturally be abandoned by them.

But making the wrong choice comes with a price to pay.

"Are you that person?" Rob, Xiao Ding, and Xiao Li, upon seeing Xu Ran emerge, all had a few more shades of solemnity on their faces. Based on the reports they had received, so many people had been killed in an instant, turning into pools of blood.

It was precisely because of this that they were wary, only daring to wait outside and not venture in for the kill.

"What do you think? Those fools who can't see their own demise were indeed killed by me."

"Hmph, it doesn't matter who you are. Having killed members of the Sand Mercenary Group, there's no way I can let this slide. Here's what we'll do, hand over that girl to me, and I won't pursue this any further," Rob, seasoned in his ways, always felt that this young man before him was someone he couldn't afford to offend, so he thought it best to downplay the situation.

The surrounding crowd was utterly shocked to see Rob adopt such a stance.

In Stone Desert City, they were all very aware of how arrogant and domineering Rob could be, given his strong power.

"Qing Lin? This matter has nothing to do with her."

"Moreover, she now belongs to me," Xu Ran said, gently rubbing Qing Lin's small head.

At that moment, Qing Lin, frightened by the scene before her, turned pale and clung tightly to Xu Ran's clothes from behind. Especially after hearing the two leaders, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, suggest handing her over, her heart was filled with pain. Even after what had happened, she still considered the Mo Tie Mercenary Corps her family.

Yet, the Mo Tie Mercenary Corps actually considered handing her over to Rob.

If she fell into Rob's hands, how could there possibly be a good outcome for her?

"You might want to think this through. Are you really prepared to make enemies of both the Sand Mercenary Group and the Mo Tie Mercenary Corps? If our two great mercenary groups join forces, are you sure you can withstand us?" Rob gripped his fists tightly, his face turning ugly upon seeing Xu Ran's apparent stubbornness.

"Leaders Xiao, it's time for you to make a stand," Rob said, looking towards Xiao Ding and Xiao Li.

"You should just hand Qing Lin over. Qing Lin is a member of our Mo Tie Mercenary Corps, and without our permission, she can't just leave as she pleases. It's best for you to stay out of our affairs and avoid bringing trouble upon yourself," Xiao Ding said coldly.

"Oh? And if I were to hand Qing Lin over, how would you deal with her?" Xu Ran asked with a slight smile.

"Qing Lin is a convicted woman who has made a grave mistake. Only by her Death as an apology can she satisfy the many brothers," Xiao Ding said earnestly, and Rob nodded in agreement.

All agreed with this proposition.

They couldn't fathom Xu Ran's strength and didn't dare to provoke him rashly, but this incident required a resolution, and only Qing Lin could quell the resentment in the hearts of the brothers.

"But I still don't wish to hand Qing Lin over. After all, my Qing Lin is so adorable, how can I bear to part with her?"

"However, there's another solution I have in mind. That is, all of you could die by my hands, and then, wouldn't the matter be resolved?" Xu Ran looked at the people before him, his voice carrying both wrath and a murderous intent.