Yanjing, Zongwu Department.
With Shu Tiancheng's help, Li Mu pinpointed the location of the entrance to the hidden gate.
Needless to say, this location is definitely concealed by an array; otherwise, it would have been discovered long ago.
The information provided by Shu Tiancheng could save Li Mu a lot of time in his search.
Li Mu handed two bottles of pills to Shu Tiancheng: a whole bottle of Peiyuan Pills and two large Peiyuan Pills.
The Great Qi-Nourishing Pill was a promise made as a reward, and the Qi-Nourishing Pill was an extra gift from Li Mu to Shu Tiancheng.
The two met in Jiangcheng through Wang Jun of the Sihehui (Triads), and they hit it off immediately.
The two also share a common enemy: the Chen family of Yanjing.
When it comes to revenge, Shu Tiancheng is more decisive than Li Mu, truly seeking swift and decisive retribution.
He struck first, crippling two of the Chen family's direct descendants. After returning to the sect, he was confined and didn't even attend the martial arts tournament.
Li Mu did not seek revenge in time because Chen Jiaxiong had been killed by him long ago.
When he went back, only a few elderly people remained in the Chen family.
Shu Tiancheng initially declined the pills Li Mu offered him, but after being persuaded by Minister Cao, he reluctantly accepted them.
He didn't come to Zongwu Department to claim Li Mu's reward, but to cooperate with Zongwu Department in explaining the situation.
The information provided to Li Mu was revealed during a casual conversation after he arrived at Zongwu Division.
Unexpectedly, he received two bottles of pills from Li Mu as a result, which made him feel unworthy of them.
"Li Mu, Chen Jizu, the head of the Chen family, is dead."
Cao Changyun abruptly changed the subject and spoke to Li Mu.
When Li Mu heard that Chen Jizu was dead, his expression was calm and composed.
I know what I've done. I promised him a month, and I won't give him a day more.
Besides, that guy should have died a long time ago.
Then he realized that the old fox was probably testing him, so he quickly put on a shocked expression.
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Cao Changyun saw Li Mu's reaction as clear as day; it was obvious that Li Mu was the one who did it.
That day, he witnessed Li Mu punch Chen Jizu, but he thought it was just a threat.
I never imagined that Li Mu's offer of a month to handle the aftermath meant this.
Who else but Li Mu could decide Chen Jizu's fate with a single punch?
He had only been back from the south for a few days when Old Master Chen came over and made a scene. What good is making a scene when the person is already dead?
Besides, Li Mu is now a comrade-in-arms, so I definitely can't side with him.
He asked Li Mu not to investigate anything, but simply to get Li Mu's attitude; he needed Li Mu to put on a show.
Li Mu is now putting on a shocked expression, and he feels somewhat justified in his actions.
"Young Shu, considering that you provided important intelligence to the Zongwu Department, we will let bygones be bygones for your other dirty deeds."
That's the end of the matter concerning the Chen family. Any further information should be reported promptly.
Also, young Shu, would you be interested in joining my Zongwu tribe and making a contribution to eliminating the enemy chieftains in China?
"You two probably don't know this yet, but General Manager Li is now the head instructor of my martial arts department."
After Cao Changyun finished speaking to Shu Tiancheng, he looked at Li Mu, clearly using him as a front for recruiting talent.
Shu Tiancheng was somewhat tempted when he heard Minister Cao's offer to recruit him.
Over the years, he has been devoted to martial arts, but his understanding of human nature remains at the elementary school level.
Those who practice martial arts all possess a chivalrous heart. The greatest heroes are those who serve their country and its people; with great power comes great responsibility.
These inspirational quotes are invaluable to Shu Tiancheng.
I also heard that Li Mu had joined Zongwu's tribe. It would be a lie to say I wasn't tempted.
You should know that Li Mu's reputation is now known throughout the world. He has joined the Zongwu Department, so can I.
Just as he was about to agree, he saw his master Guan Canghai's gloomy face, quickly lowered his head and remained silent, immediately feeling dejected in the dilemma.
If I agree to join the Zongwu Department, my master will probably be displeased; if I don't agree, I'll feel a little unwilling.
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Seeing that Shu Tiancheng seemed inclined to agree, Cao Changyun glanced at his master, Lao Guan, and then became dejected.
"Old Guan, are you interested in working for the Zongwu Department? As long as you're willing to come, you can choose any position you like..."
"Stop, stop, Lao Cao, don't say things like that to recruit people. Do you think I can come to Zongwu Department?"
If I come to the Zongwu Department, what will I become? Will I still be able to establish myself in the martial arts world?
Don't try to sow discord among others with your clever words. My disciple is kind-hearted, but not stupid.
With his current strength, what good can come of him coming to the Zongwu Division? Is he just here to be cannon fodder?
Guan Canghai was almost driven to his death by Cao Changyun and his own apprentice; one was a master swindler, and the other was the one being swindled.
Especially Old Man Cao, not only did he deceive his own apprentice, but he also tried to deceive himself. He's really a bastard.
Shu Tiancheng felt ashamed after hearing his master's words, thinking to himself that he was still too young.
Seeing that his attempt to fool them had failed, Cao Changyun smacked his lips, seemingly wanting more. These days, people are just too hard to fool!
“Old Guan, what you’ve done to the Chen family is on record in our Zongwu Department. There has to be an explanation.”
Guan Canghai was furious after hearing Cao Changyun's words. Didn't they just say they wouldn't pursue the matter? Why bring it up again?
Did they switch from deception to coercion when they couldn't be fooled?
"Old Cao, my Minister Cao, you are truly a role model for us all!"
"Just tell me what you need us to do. Anything within our capabilities, I can agree to."
“Well, there are frequent incursions into the border between Vietnam and China. We don’t have enough manpower available right now. How about you help us make a trip?”
"Ah! If you two were my colleagues in the Zongwu Department, this would be considered performing official duties, and you would be credited and rewarded."
"snort!"
Guan Canghai snorted coldly, got up and walked out.
"My master and I will take on this task; there's no need to say anything else."
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After watching Old Man Guan and his companion leave, Cao Changyun smacked his lips again, smiled, and looked at Li Mu with a kind expression.
Li Mu also looked at Cao Changyun, and he wanted to get to know this man again.
Minister Cao's ability to change his mind faster than turning the pages of a book is something he needs to learn; isn't this the legendary two-faced person?
Cao Changyun once again told Li Mu about the situation in the south. Under the combined attack of Cao Changyun and Wei Changsheng, Haneda Oichi had managed to escape again.
Li Mu did want to meet with this Haneda Oichi. Taking care of him would also be a good way to collect some fire crystals in Japan.
However, he was in no mood to do any of that right now; he needed to go to the Inner Hidden Sect to find the two guys who had caused him to lose Lin Hongluan.
After leaving Yanjing, Li Mu went to Xiangzhou and met Lin Hongluan, only to be met with a cold shoulder.
The more Lin Hongluan ignored him, the more he hated the two guys from the Inner Hidden Sect.
After leaving Xiangzhou, he went directly to the Seven Star Position in the Hengduan Mountains.
He searched for half a day within a 30-kilometer radius, and finally found a clue hidden in the bushes under the vegetation.
After setting up dozens of array flags, the entrance to a teleportation array appeared before him.
This teleportation array requires spirit stones to activate. He had given all of the more than ten spirit stones he had obtained to Lin Hongluan, and he didn't have a single one for himself.
Coincidentally, Lin Hongluan left her ring to Li Mu.
Li Mu checked Lin Hongluan's ring; the dozen or so spirit stones were still there, but she hadn't used a single one.
After a moment of reflection, he took out eight spirit stones and embedded them in the grooves of the teleportation array, waiting to be teleported.
A dazzling yellow light flashed, and Li Mu vanished without a trace at the entrance of the teleportation array.
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