God of Pets-Chapter 576: A Lowly Soldier

The crowd's gaze finally fell on Chen Guan. They saw that he had thick eyebrows and big eyes, but he looked a bit older, like an ordinary person who had never cultivated, appearing to be in his thirties or forties.

Such an appearance could only be considered ordinary, with no memorable traits, just an average middle-aged man.

However, the words he spoke, coupled with the way Ma Xiaolong looked up to him, made everyone realize that Ma Xiaolong was actually following this person.

A few people, including Xia Huang, couldn't help but look toward Liu Zhenshan, meaning to ask who this middle-aged man was.

Liu Zhenshan had no idea either; he had never seen this man before.

He originally wanted to question Chen Guan, but then thought that anyone bold enough to act so confidently in front of the Xia Family must have a strong background and might not be someone he could afford to offend.

"How should I address you, sir?" Liu Zhenshan asked politely, as he didn't dare to offend anyone.

"Just a lowly soldier of the Purple Sun Corps; even if I told you my name, you wouldn't know it, so I won't bother," Chen Guan said calmly.

Liu Zhenshan slightly furrowed his brow. He had never heard of this Purple Sun Corps and, given that he was only a low-ranking soldier, it didn't sound like he was someone with much background.

But when he looked at the Xia Family members, he noticed that their expressions had become somewhat strange.

While ordinary people didn't know about the Purple Sun Corps, those from the Ten Great Families certainly did.

Zi Donglai led the Purple Sun Corps to achieve miraculous victories in Celestial Yang City, capturing the city, killing Mo Qianpo, and subsequently demolishing Nine Demon City, forcing their leader Mo Qingtian to flee, and slaying the ninth demon, Mo Hongxue—these incredible feats had long been known among the Ten Great Families.

Although not many had seen Zi Donglai and the Purple Sun Corps, among the core members of the Ten Great Families, there was likely no one who didn't know these names.

So when they heard that Chen Guan was a member of the Purple Sun Corps, their expressions changed somewhat.

Seeing the change in Xia Huang and the others' faces, Liu Zhenshan was relieved that he hadn't spoken recklessly: "It seems this Purple Sun Corps is indeed a force to be reckoned with. I must remember this to avoid trouble in the future."

Xia Huang slightly cupped his hands and said, "The Purple Sun Corps' fame has been long admired by us. Today, meeting a member of the Purple Sun Corps here is truly a wish come true for me, Xia Huang. Is the Purple General here?"

Seeing Xia Huang's demeanor, Liu Zhenshan was even more surprised.

The leader of the Xia Family in this place showed such respect for the Purple Sun Corps, indicating that the Purple Sun Corps was even more formidable than he had imagined.

"I'm on holiday, here on a personal matter, unrelated to the Purple Sun Corps or the Purple General," Chen Guan said.

Xia Huang was slightly disappointed. His words earlier had been sincere; he had truly admired Zi Donglai, who achieved so many miraculous feats, and wanted to meet him.

But he had been assigned by his family to the Great Mysterious Heavenly Element and was not allowed to leave without orders, so he had no opportunity to visit Celestial Yang City to meet Zi Donglai.

"This brother of the Purple Sun Corps, we mean no harm to Ma Xiaolong, we simply wish to ask for his help and will offer substantial rewards," Xia Huang said again.

"We also came here to hunt the Secret Spirit, I fear we cannot help you," Chen Guan replied.

"Are you planning to kill the Headless Giant?" Xia Hua asked, blinking her eyes.

"That's right," Chen Guan nodded in response.

Xia Huang wanted to say something, but Xia Hua spoke first, smiling: "We also came to hunt the Headless Giant, but since the brothers of the Purple Sun Corps are interested, we'll let you take the first shot."

Hearing this, Ma Xiaolong was greatly shocked. He didn't know the background of the Purple Sun Corps, but for his elder brother to be merely a low-ranking soldier in the Purple Sun Corps, and yet command such respect from the Xia Family of the Ten Great Families, was truly astonishing.

"How powerful must this Purple Sun Corps be to possess such deterrent force?"

He had no idea that Xia Huang and the others respected the Purple Sun Corps not because they feared them, but because the Purple Sun Corps had accomplished things they desired but could not do themselves.

Xia Hua's retreat was not due to admiration for the Purple Sun Corps.

Liu Zhenshan watched Chen Guan and Ma Xiaolong head towards the frozen river, also greatly astonished. Those four words, Purple Sun Corps, had left a lasting impression on him.

"Sister Hua, why did you let them go first? What if they pull out the Mountain-Opening Axe?" Xia Guagua whispered, puzzled.

"You're so silly. Do you think those two could defeat the Wind-Barrier Giant God?" Xia Hua smirked.

"But didn't City Lord Liu say that Ma Xiaolong has the ability to resonate with the Secret Spirit of the frozen river? What if that Dragon's Heir talent truly causes resonance with the Mountain-Opening Axe and pulls it out, wouldn't that be bad?" Xia Guagua said.

"You only listen to half of it. Didn't City Lord Liu also say that Ma Xiaolong only has the power of the Five Senses, and that his resonance ability works only once, having already been used and can't resonate again, so it's not necessarily connected to the Mountain-Opening Axe."

"Moreover, if he can pull out the Mountain-Opening Axe, wouldn't that be a good thing?"

"How is that a good thing?" Xia Guagua queried, baffled.

"Think about it, the Wind-Barrier Giant God is currently suppressed by the Mountain-Opening Axe, so it can't exert much power. If they really do pull the axe out, the Wind-Barrier Giant God's divine power would be fully unleashed. Then, how could those two possibly contend with it? At that point, we could reap the rewards by saving them, retrieving the Axe, and also earn their gratitude."

Smiling, Xia Hua continued, "It's hard to say regarding that member of the Purple Sun Corps, but Ma Xiaolong can't even approach the Wind-Barrier Giant God. Even if he has the ability to draw the axe, I fear he won't get the chance. Let's just watch for now. If his talent does prove effective, then we can consider cooperating."

"Indeed," Xia Guagua said after a moment, acknowledging Xia Hua's reasoning.

Even when the three of them joined forces, they could only barely contend with the Wind-Barrier Giant God when it was sealed. If it were unsealed, the three of them wouldn't be able to handle it, let alone those two.

A Five Awakened Cultivator has limited use against a Sixth Sense Secret God, and might even become a burden.

People like them likely wouldn't even get a chance to approach the Mountain-Opening Axe.

Xia Huang also thought it was prudent to wait and see; after all, they currently had no ability to pull out the Mountain-Opening Axe.

"Elder brother, are you really a soldier of the Purple Sun Corps?" Ma Xiaolong asked, lowering his voice as he followed Chen Guan towards the river.

"Indeed," Chen Guan nodded.

"Then the Purple Sun Corps must be very strong?" Ma Xiaolong asked again.

"It's okay, just an ordinary corps," Chen Guan said casually.

"Could I join the Purple Sun Corps like you?" Ma Xiaolong thought to himself, "How could a group where even a lowly soldier carries such prestige be an ordinary corps?"

"Of course you can, but the Purple Sun Corps is on the frontline fighting Demons, so it is very dangerous," Chen Guan was already contemplating how to settle Ma Xiaolong if he truly managed to pull out the Mountain-Opening Axe.

His willingness to join the Purple Sun Corps was undoubtedly welcome.

"Being able to fight Demons would be even better," Ma Xiaolong said joyfully, surprised to learn that the Purple Sun Corps was a force combating Demons, which explained the Xia Family's great respect.

"Alright, I will introduce you to the Purple Sun Corps when we return," Chen Guan said as they arrived at the edge of the frozen river.

"That's great; I can fight alongside you, elder brother," Ma Xiaolong said with much excitement.

Boom!

The frozen river exploded into giant waves, and a terrifying giant figure rose from the river, stepping step by step towards the riverbank, causing the surrounding ice to shatter and avalanches of snow, with an intimidating presence of extreme terror.