"water……"
Hu Tao opened her mouth, and after a long while, she made a hoarse sound.
"Oh." Upon hearing this, Jiang Mu quickly took out a bottle of purified water from his spatial storage, placed it near Hu Tao's mouth, and slowly tilted it to let the water flow into Hu Tao's mouth...
"Pfft...cough cough cough..."
Suddenly, Hu Tao choked, and Jiang Mu quickly helped her up, gently patting her back...
"Are you... alright...?"
Jiang Mu asked with some concern.
"No...it's nothing..."
Wiping her mouth, Hu Tao sat up, looked at Jiang Mu, and thanked him.
Thank you.
"It's nothing..." Jiang Mu waved his hand, "I just happened to pass by Wuwang Slope and found you lying here..."
"But what brings you here?"
Hu Tao remained silent for a long time before slowly replying.
Do you know...where can you find agarwood?
"Agarwood?" After pondering for a while, Jiang Mu took out a small piece of golden wood from his system space, which emitted a faint fragrance.
Is this it?
This piece of agarwood was a gift from Ningguang when he visited Qunyu Pavilion. He never expected it would come in handy now; it's quite a twist of fate...
"That's right!" He suddenly grabbed Jiang Mu's hand, but then immediately let go, looking at the latter with some embarrassment.
"Um... could you... sell this piece of agarwood to me? I can offer you a price that will satisfy you."
"Can."
Without much thought, Jiang Mu tossed the agarwood to Hu Tao.
"One thousand Mora, no more, no less."
"Okay!" Hu Tao nodded emphatically, then searched her entire body, and then said somewhat embarrassedly.
"Um... I don't have any money on me... How about... you come back to the Rebirth Hall with me to get some?"
"Alright." Jiang Mu hesitated for a moment before nodding.
Perfect timing, I'll go say goodbye to Grandpa Hu.
Jiang Mu thought to himself.
After all... I've received a lot of help from him...
"Okay!" Hu Tao tried to stand up by pushing herself up with her hands, but as soon as she straightened up, her legs gave way and she almost fell.
"Are you alright...?"
Jiang Mu quickly stepped forward to help him up and said.
"You've been unconscious for too long, and your blood and energy are insufficient, making it difficult for you to stand up."
"Then what should we do?"
"Hu Tao said anxiously."
"In just a few days, it will be... I need to hurry and send this agarwood back..."
Jiang Mu had no choice but to squat down in front of her.
"Come on up."
"ah?"
Hu Tao was taken aback, but knowing that now was not the time to think about it, she had no choice but to obediently lie down on it.
"Hold on tight."
After giving a brief instruction, Jiang Mu began to walk forward...
………………
"By the way, benefactor, what's your name?"
Lying on Jiang Mu's back, seemingly sensing the somewhat awkward atmosphere, Hu Tao Nuonuo said.
"Just call me Jiang Mu, please don't use the 'benefactor' thing..."
Jiang Mudao.
“Because of this benefactor… I don’t deserve it… I’m the one who has wronged you…” Jiang Mu added in his heart.
"Consider all of this my apology and compensation to you..."
………………
Soon, the two returned to the Hall of Rebirth.
"The sect leader is back!"
A waiter at the door saw that Hu Tao had returned and quickly called out to her as she entered.
Hu Tao has been gone for a day and a night. Even though she is the head of the Rebirth Hall, in everyone's hearts, she is still that mischievous little Hu Tao. With such a huge change in the family, how could everyone not worry about her passing away like this?
When Zui Zhongli came out and saw Hu Tao being carried by Jiang Mu, a subtle smile appeared on his lips.
"That's good."
………………
Upon entering the room, Jiang Mu gently placed the walnuts from his back onto the bed and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Your head injury can be treated by Mr. Bai Shu at Bu Bu Lu," Jiang Mu said. "Now that you're back home, I should leave too."
After saying that, Jiang Mu turned around, and just as he took a step, Hu Tao grabbed him.
"etc!"
"What's wrong?"
"Um... my benefactor... no, Jiang Mu, could you... please don't leave yet..."
"Why?" Jiang Mu asked, feigning confusion.
"I...I'm scared..."
Hu Tao covered half her face with the blanket, staring intently at Jiang Mu with her small eyes, which were already brimming with tears...
"..." Jiang Mu was about to refuse, but the system immediately gave him the action.
"Ding, the system has issued a new task."
"Please stay with Walnut until the very last moment of this funeral ceremony."
Task Reward: None
"Failure penalty: annihilation on the spot."
"Note: This task cannot be shirked or refused; it must be started immediately upon its occurrence."
"System, what are you doing..."
Jiang Mu's entire face turned black...
"This is a task randomly assigned by the system. Please do not doubt the impartiality of this system," the system declared confidently.
"Furthermore, this system reserves the right of final interpretation for all tasks."
"You..." Jiang Mu was speechless. When would this damn system ever do anything useful...?
"This system is helping the host to atone for his sins. Please do not misunderstand."
That one sentence completely silenced Jiang Mu.
"All right……"
Jiang Mu looked at Hu Tao.
"Alright, then help me find a place to stay first. I can't possibly sleep with you..."
"OK!"
Zhong Li's voice suddenly rang out from outside the door.
The next moment, Zhongli pushed open the door and entered.
"The Hall of Rebirth is currently short-staffed. If young friend Jiang Mu could come and help, that would be wonderful."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Mu frowned slightly.
"What is that old guy plotting now..."
Seemingly noticing Jiang Mu's confusion, Zhong Li smiled.
"What, young friend Jiang Mu, have you forgotten our contract?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Mu suddenly realized what was going on.
So this is what he was waiting for...
"A contract? What contract?"
"Hu Tao asked curiously."
“It’s nothing.” Zhongli waved his hand. “Mr. Jiang Mu is a VIP of the Hall of Rebirth, but for some reason, Hu Tao, you don’t remember him.”
Zhongli emphasized the words "for certain reasons" as if to remind Jiang Mu.
"Okay, I understand."
Jiang Mu had no choice but to nod and follow Zhong Li out...
………………
"Ginger wood..."
When they reached a secluded spot, Zhongli stopped, turned around, and looked directly at Jiang Mu.
"Is there something you need?"
"..."
Zhongli gave him a deep look, and after a long while, she spoke.
"I don't want to delve into what you've done anymore. However, if you break the contract you made, I will make you experience what the true punishment of being devoured by rocks is."
Jiang Mu understood that this was Zhong Li's warning to him, and that Zhong Li, or rather Morax, was truly enraged this time...
"I see."
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