The rain continued to fall.
Fortunately, in this not-too-small room, Xu Chen, Star Dance, and Qingyin were together, and even though it was icy rain outside, they did not feel the cold.
"So, are we just going to stay like this for the next few days?" Qingyin and Star Dance had already crawled under the covers, one holding a tea cup and the other reading a book.
Although they had joked around and developed feelings for each other before, Xu Chen couldn't indulge herself anymore, considering that Izayoi was trapped in Mengyan Country and their other sisters' whereabouts were unknown.
"I have an idea that I've been brewing for a while now!" Xu Chen leaned against the window and said.
"What kind of idea?" Star Dance asked.
At this moment, Qingyin had no more thoughts. She leaned against Star Dance, seemingly wanting to be spoiled after the argument.
"I want to rebuild The Mercenaries of the Wind here in Mojing!" Xu Chen said.
"Oh?" Star Dance's eyes lit up. "Here?"
"Yes! According to the introduction, Mojing is well-connected and can be considered the most prosperous city in the known magic realm. We can go to any level above the 15th floor. Once we have news of our sisters, it will be convenient to go wherever they are. And recently, I have been reflecting on why we, who are so powerful, still suffer so many hardships. Perhaps it is because I have been neglecting the establishment of our forces. I have only been thinking about being with my sisters. But now, we are in the magic realm, and explaining our identities is actually very difficult. We also need a team name to rationalize our actions!" Xu Chen said.
"Xu Chen, you're right! We do need to gradually rebuild the mercenary group! But what is your specific plan?" Star Dance said.
"Well, first, I think we need a stronghold, and then we can recruit people!" Xu Chen said.
"Recruit people?" Qingyin raised her head, her long hair falling on Star Dance's body, and asked.
"Yes, for the mercenary group to operate smoothly, whether it's substantial needs or superficiality, we need enough manpower. There are also many miscellaneous things that we can't always handle ourselves. Having more people is also beneficial for gathering news about our sisters!" Xu Chen said.
Star Dance asked, "So, Xu Chen, what kind of people do you want to recruit?"
"Star Dance, after we killed Xizun Tuomo and the three great demon kings, we obtained a lot of wealth. It should be enough for us to form a mercenary group. As for manpower, I think my mercenary group will only recruit women!" Xu Chen said.
"Huh? Only recruit women? Xu Chen, are you planning to have a harem?" Qingyin said unhappily.
"What are you saying!" Star Dance angrily lifted Qingyin's blanket and slapped her butt twice.
"Slap! Slap!"
"What, do you want Xu Chen to recruit men? You slut! Are you trying to recruit men?" Star Dance scolded.
"Hey, sister, why are you hitting me! When did I have such thoughts! If I really did, you could still hit me later!" Qingyin retorted playfully.
"Qingyin, Star Dance, the reason why I only recruit female mercenaries has my reasons! Look at this magic realm, any young and beautiful woman has a very tragic fate. They either submit to demons and monsters for survival or suffer even worse circumstances after resisting. Women, especially beautiful women, have no freedom or rights in this magic realm. Just like treasures and weapons, they are only property fought over by demons, monsters, and men! But in The Mercenaries of the Wind, they can gain respect and security. They can rely on the mercenary group to live with dignity! Of course, they are free to marry if they want to, but at least they have the right to choose! I just want to establish such a mercenary group to provide a refuge for female cultivators in the magic realm!" Xu Chen said sincerely, with no ulterior motive in her words.
"As for the harem, it's impossible. Qingyin, Star Dance, with beautiful and perfect sisters like you by my side, how can ordinary women catch my eye?" Xu Chen said.
"Huh, Xu Chen, what are you saying?" Qingyin blushed and wrapped her arms around Star Dance's waist, saying, "I support you, alright!"
"Xu Chen, no matter what you want to do, I will support you!" Star Dance also looked at Xu Chen and said.
