The faint mist drifted toward the spirit stone mine, blending into the night, revealing nothing.

Bai Xi looked at Mu Qingge’s actions with some surprise and asked, "Young Master, this is..."

Mu Qingge turned her eyes to her, smiled faintly, "Do you remember how we defeated Quyu? It’s just an old trick revisited." By using the mist to lower the guards’ vigilance on the mountain, and then letting Yin Chen create an illusion to confuse everyone.

Mentioning Quyu, Bai Xi understood Mu Qingge’s intention.

She nodded and took a step back.

After a while, when the spices on the ground were completely burnt, Mu Qingge looked at Yin Chen.

Yin Chen nodded slightly, his nine tails swaying more and more, as if weaving something. Fragments of faint silver light flowed from his fox tails, drifting towards the mine like fireflies.

The scene was extremely beautiful, Mu Qingge looked up at those countless ’fireflies,’ thinking, "Who would know that beneath this beautiful exterior lies a plot of schemes?"

"Alright." After the last ’firefly’ disappeared, Yin Chen retracted his fox tails and said to Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge nodded, looked at Bai Xi and said, "I’ll leave this to you."

Bai Xi nodded solemnly, "Rest assured, Young Master, Bai Xi will not disgrace the mission."

Bai Xi stayed in place to prevent anyone from coming here suddenly. Mu Qingge, with Yin Chen and Yuanyuan, swaggered towards the mine tunnel. Along the way, when they passed the sentries and patrol guards, it was as if they couldn’t see the trio, allowing them to walk in unobstructed.

Bai Xi observed from afar and couldn’t help but blink in shock when she saw this.

She was indeed shocked in her heart, a task originally very dangerous had been thought out by the Young Master in such a way, making it extremely smooth and greatly reducing the risk.

"The Young Master’s wisdom is almost supernatural, incomparable to us mere mortals," Bai Xi murmured.

They passed unimpeded all the way to the mine entrance, where Mu Qingge saw those three wooden huts guarding the entrance that Bai Xi had mentioned. Inside, the lights were still bright, and shadowy figures moved across the windows.

"Qingge, should I go..." Yin Chen made a ’kill’ gesture across his neck.

Mu Qingge shook her head, "Don’t alert anyone. Killing is not our goal, our goal is to steal the mine vein."

With that, she said to Yin Chen and Yuanyuan, "You two stay here, keep an eye on their condition, and don’t let them wake up from the illusion. If someone does wake up, remember to kill them before they make any sound."

This ’kill’ word was directed at Yuanyuan.

In Mu Qingge’s clear eyes, there was a flash of fierce killing intent, prompting Yuanyuan to also put away his playful demeanor and take tonight’s task seriously.

After giving the two a glance, Mu Qingge proceeded alone into the mine tunnel.

Inside the tunnel, it was pitch black.

She snapped her fingers, and a small flame leapt from her fingertips. Although the flame was small, it cast a strong light.

This was the light from a Taichu Urgent Fire, just a small cluster was enough to illuminate the entire mine tunnel!

By the firelight, Mu Qingge treaded the uneven ground, slowly moving forward.

’Mengmeng, you said you could take away the entire mine vein, how do you do it? Will it make a lot of noise?’ Mu Qingge asked in her heart.

Mengmeng’s voice responded immediately, "Master Yin, to pull out the entire mine vein, it will certainly make noise. Hmm... it would be like an earthquake. But, it would only be a momentary thing, after pulling it out, it would be over."

Mu Qingge furrowed her brow, ’An earthquake? That’s no small disturbance, it might wake up the people outside.’

’There’s no way around it, we can only hasten our actions.’ Mengmeng said.

Mu Qingge nodded.

Indeed, it’s impossible to have a perfect solution; every task requires taking risks. Now that they’re in, they must take the mine vein away. As for whether it would wake up the people outside, that will depend on Yin Chen’s skill.

’Mengmeng, coordinate carefully, it must succeed on the first attempt.’ Mu Qingge told Mengmeng.

She had already decided that if she couldn’t succeed in one go, she would immediately retreat and never put her companions in danger for a spirit stone mine.

’Got it, Master Yin!’ Mengmeng replied.

’What do we do next?’ Mu Qingge asked.

Mengmeng said, "Master Yin must first find the main vein."

"Main vein?" Mu Qingge was puzzled.

Mengmeng explained, "Every mine has a main vein followed by branches. To pull out the entire mine vein, we must find the main vein, and upon pulling out the main vein, the rest will follow."

Mu Qingge understood and asked, "How do we find the main vein?"

Mengmeng said, "Continue moving inside, feel for the place where the spiritual power is the strongest and most concentrated."

Mu Qingge nodded and continued walking inward.

Inside the mine tunnel, there were long, deep corridors, with the walls occasionally glittering with crystal-like stones, scattered intermittently.

"These spirit stones..."

’Master Yin, have some ambition, these scattered spirit stones are the worst part of the vein, you don’t intend to collect them, do you?’ Mengmeng interrupted Mu Qingge’s self-talk.

Embarrassed, Mu Qingge touched the tip of her nose. She did have that thought.

However, time did not allow it.

Following the mine’s corridors deeper, Mu Qingge felt the increasingly dense spiritual energy. "Such strong spiritual power!"

’Of course, a whole intermediate spirit stone mine vein is not something to mess with,’ Mengmeng said.

’Have you found the main vein yet?’ Mu Qingge asked.

Mengmeng was silent for a moment before saying, "Keep going further."

Mu Qingge nodded and continued to delve deeper.

After a while, she halted her steps.

’Master Yin, keep going!’ Mengmeng urged.

Mu Qingge stared at the earth layer in front of her and said, ’No path.’

’No path? That shouldn’t be. I feel like there should be more distance,’ Mengmeng said puzzledly.

Mu Qingge mused for a moment, "Perhaps it hasn’t been fully excavated due to unresolved ownership of the mine."

’No, no, I can feel there’s emptiness beyond.’ Mengmeng refuted.

"Emptiness?" This time, it was Mu Qingge’s turn to frown in puzzlement.

Before her was clearly a wall.

"Master Yin, try seeing if you can break through this wall," Mengmeng suggested.

Mu Qingge’s brow furrowed tighter, and she asked, "Are you certain?"

"Yes!" Mengmeng answered firmly.

Mu Qingge pressed her lips together, raised her hand, spread her palm, and placed it on the earth wall. She closed her eyes, feeling the wall’s texture with her fingertips.

Suddenly, her eyes snapped open, a hint of surprise flashing in them. ’It’s indeed hollow!’ She felt the soil shifting as she applied force. This could only mean the soil layer was a later addition, not originally there.

This discovery let a glimmer of clarity shine in Mu Qingge’s eyes.

She exerted force from her palm and gave a sharp push, causing the earth layer before her to crumble and collapse. Beyond the earth layer, another dark corridor emerged, exuding an overwhelming amount of spiritual energy.

Mu Qingge’s eyes showed a trace of delight as she quickly proceeded forward.

However, she remained puzzled about who would build an earth wall here to block the path.

Mu Qingge’s pace quickened toward the area with the densest spiritual energy.

’Almost there! Almost there!’ Mengmeng’s voice began to sound a bit excited.

Suddenly, Mu Qingge abruptly halted her steps, standing still. Her eyes widened in surprise as she stared at the creature not far ahead, curled into a ball and snoring loudly. "What is this?"

’What’s wrong, Master Yin?’ asked Mengmeng.

Mu Qingge moved the flame in her hand a little forward.

The firelight illuminated the cave walls and the sleeping little beast.

It was only the size of a kitten, its entire body crystal bright and strikingly noticeable under the firelight. It had no fur, only a layer of hard crystal coating. Its mouth was sharp and long, giving off a sense of sharpness. The tail was tightly coiled in sections around itself. It resembled a pangolin, yet was not one.

In short, it was a small creature Mu Qingge had never seen before!

After meticulously describing the small creature’s appearance, Mu Qingge waited for Mengmeng’s insight.

However, Mengmeng suddenly fell silent.

Mu Qingge frowned and asked, "Mengmeng?"

After a moment, Mengmeng spoke with a sigh. "Ah, my master, even I have to admire your luck!"

"What do you mean?" Mu Qingge raised an eyebrow.

Mengmeng sighed before continuing, "If your description is correct, then what you’re seeing is a Spirit-eating Beast."

"Spirit-eating Beast? What’s that?" Mu Qingge quickly searched through her mind, without any recollection.

Mengmeng cleared her throat and started explaining, "Spirit-eating Beast is an accompanying creature of Spirit Stone veins. It only appears in veins of Top Grade Spirit Stones, and the chance of its occurrence is very low. In fact, among ten Top Grade Spirit Stone veins, it’s not certain that one would appear. This Spirit-eating Beast seeks out Spirit Stone veins, eats the Spirit Stone, and then, once awakened, it starts devouring the accompanying Top Grade Spirit Stone vein before searching everywhere for Spirit Stone veins to eat. Regardless if they are Low Level, Intermediate, Advanced, or Top Grade Spirit Stone veins, it devours them all indiscriminately."

Mu Qingge’s eyes widened; such a small thing could eat so much! After consuming so many Spirit Stones, how does it digest them?

However, she still didn’t understand Mengmeng’s point. Her lips twitched as she asked, "I encountered this thing here, and you still say I’m lucky?"

Looking at the sleeping Spirit-eating Beast with its round belly rising and falling, clearly full and asleep, it seemed the Spirit Stone vein she had her eyes on had already been mostly consumed by it.

Mu Qingge’s eyes flickered with understanding.

It’s likely the earthen wall blocking the way earlier was constructed by this Spirit-eating Beast, to prevent others from disturbing its eating and sleeping.

Suddenly, Mu Qingge felt a sense of realization.

Even if she hadn’t come tonight, the Mu, Lu, and Cao families wouldn’t have benefited. By the time they negotiated the ownership of this Spirit Stone vein, it would probably already have been consumed by the Spirit-eating Beast.

"Master, there’s something you might not know." Mengmeng continued, "Although the Spirit-eating Beast lives on Spirit Stone veins, the Spirit Stones it consumes don’t disappear."

"What do you mean!" Mu Qingge’s heart skipped a beat, her eyes brightening.

"The Spirit-eating Beast is famous for its large capacity. The space inside its belly seems infinitely large. No matter how many Spirit Stones it eats, it can store them inside. Once you tame it, if you need Spirit Stones, press its belly and it will spit them out. Normally, you can let it roam to find Spirit Stone veins and consume Spirit Stones." Mengmeng excitedly explained.

Not only was she excited explaining, Mu Qingge was also very excited listening!

With Mengmeng’s explanation, her gaze toward the Spirit-eating Beast grew increasingly bright. This wasn’t just a small monster; it was practically a mobile treasure chest!

Not to mention, at least there’s a Top Grade Spirit Stone vein in its belly!

Mu Qingge’s eyes started to burn with desire.

She looked at the Spirit-eating Beast like a man in love gazing at his beloved, desperate to devour it.

"Mengmeng, how do I tame it?" Mu Qingge finally understood why Mengmeng said she was lucky.

After learning about the Spirit-eating Beast’s origins and functions, she also felt her luck was extraordinary! Looking at the small creature, her gaze was as tender as could be.

"Uh... regarding that question..." Mengmeng suddenly became hesitant.

Mu Qingge stiffened and pursued, "What’s the situation?"

Mengmeng let out an awkward laugh before speaking, "Strictly speaking, the Spirit-eating Beast doesn’t really recognize a master. Whoever treats it well, it treats well. My master can use Spirit Stones to entice it, inviting it into your space, and feed it daily with Spirit Stones to develop affection for you."

Mu Qingge’s lips twitched, "So, you’re saying I need to make an initial investment? And this investment might not yield returns? What if it goes out to eat Spirit Stones one day, encounters someone else who treats it well, and then runs off with them?"

"Uh, there’s that possibility." Mengmeng cautiously replied.

"..." Mu Qingge’s face turned somewhat ugly.

She could understand making an initial investment, but she couldn’t accept the possibility of this Spirit-eating Beast she nurtured running off with someone else.

"Master, actually, we just need to be cautious. The Spirit-eating Beast is very perceptive of genuine feelings; as long as we treat it sincerely, it won’t be too heartless. First, we shouldn’t force it to spit out Spirit Stones. After developing emotions, it will automatically spit out Spirit Stones even if we don’t ask." Mengmeng advised.

Mu Qingge’s expression was dark and inscrutable, her mood unpredictable, and she remained silent.

Her gaze toward the Spirit-eating Beast had also lost its initial eagerness.

No one knew how many spirit stones were inside the Spirit-eating Beast’s belly, making this gamble still worth taking. Gritting her teeth, Mu Qingge gestured forward, opening the spatial link and sending the sleeping Spirit-eating Beast inside.

Her space could accommodate non-human creatures, but bringing a person inside would require her to break through to the Golden Realm.

’Ah! Master Silver, why did you throw it in without a word!’ Mengmeng’s startled voice sounded in Mu Qingge’s mind.

Mu Qingge replied calmly, ’It’s asleep, and I don’t have time to wait for it to wake up. Find a place to settle it, remember to keep it separate from the spirit stones, and feed it a fixed amount daily.’

Thinking about using her spirit stones to feed the beast made her heart ache.

However, thinking about the unknown quantity of spirit stones in the Spirit-eating Beast’s stomach made Mu Qingge feel a surge of heat throughout her body.

"At least the spirit stones it swallowed are still there, just stored in another place," Mu Qingge comforted herself.

Determined, she decided. Even if the Spirit-eating Beast attempted to escape in the future, she would ensure it regurgitated all the spirit stones it swallowed, with interest, before letting it go!

After capturing the Spirit-eating Beast, she had already gained a significant reward on this trip. But thinking about feeding and bonding with the Spirit-eating Beast made Mu Qingge resolve to extract this Intermediate Spiritual Stone Vein!

"I hope the little thing left something behind," Mu Qingge prayed inwardly.

At this moment, Mengmeng responded, "Don’t worry, Master Silver. Judging by the current concentration of spiritual energy in the mine, the Spirit-eating Beast hasn’t consumed many spirit stones."

"I hope so," Mu Qingge murmured, continuing to move forward.

After walking for a while, Mengmeng suddenly said, "Master Silver, it’s right here!"

"Here?" Mu Qingge surveyed her surroundings; aside from sensing the rich spiritual energy, there was nothing remarkable.

’The spirit stone mine is buried in the ground,’ Mengmeng said.

’What should we do next?’ Mu Qingge asked.

Mengmeng replied, "You just need to keep the space open, and leave the rest to Mengbaby!"

"Okay!" Mu Qingge nodded.

After discussing with Mengmeng, Mu Qingge opened the spatial connection. Suddenly, a powerful suction emanated from her, spreading in all directions.

The suction pulled at the earth, gradually revealing a layer of crystal-clear spirit stone vein in front of Mu Qingge. Under the firelight, those spirit stones gleamed brightly, dazzling and enchanting.

An entire spirit stone vein struggled to break through the earth’s cover under the suction.

Faint tremors began on the ground, and the entire mine started to shake...

Outside the mine, Yin Chen and Yuanyuan stood vigilantly.

Suddenly, the tremors from the ground and the dull noise from the cave entrance made the two exchange glances.

"It’s starting!" Yuanyuan said to Yin Chen.

Yin Chen pressed his lips together, his eyes heavy with concern.

If this commotion continued, those confused by the illusion realm might wake up. Then, how would they break through the thousand guardians?

"Yuanyuan, protect me!" Suddenly, a flash of resolution passed through Yin Chen’s blood-red eyes.

He instructed Yuanyuan and then his body shook, revealing nine fox tails behind him, swaying. Countless ’fireflies’ floated again from his fox tails, permeating the entire mine, inhaled by those immersed in the Illusion Realm, deepening the illusion and keeping them unaffected by the external commotion.

At the same time, casting the illusion technique on so many people, some even with higher cultivation than his own, posed a strain for Yin Chen.

Fortunately, the mesmerizing smoke from Mu Qingge earlier had helped him immensely. But now, to prevent these people from being startled awake by the extraction of the spirit vein, he had to continually deepen the illusion, ensuring no one awakened.

In other words, it was now entirely up to Yin Chen to hold everyone in check.

The ground’s tremors continued, with some debris falling from the mountain onto the ground. Yet, those trapped in the illusion realm remained unaware, not reacting even if hit by the falling stones.

Meanwhile, although these people weren’t affected externally, each instance drained more color from Yin Chen’s face, and his breath grew slightly chaotic.

Yuanyuan watched him, frowning slightly, her vermillion mark on her forehead strikingly vivid.

He naturally knew what Yin Chen was doing.

Boom boom boom——!

A muffled sound came from the mine cave.

Yin Chen’s blood-red eyes focused, and more ’glow’ floated from the nine tails, quickly entering everyone’s body.

In the mine cave, Mu Qingge was also not at ease at this moment. Absorbing an entire spirit vein into space was an unprecedented challenge. She had to keep the portal to the space open, and her forehead was already covered in fine beads of sweat.

The spirit stone vein, crystal clear like a dragon, was slowly being extracted, emitting an incredibly dense spiritual energy.

The main vein had been withdrawn, but the intersecting branches were still tangled in the soil layer.

Mu Qingge’s face darkened, her body trembling slightly.

If she didn’t succeed soon, she feared she wouldn’t be able to hold on.

’I don’t know what the situation outside is like. Such a big commotion must have alerted those outside!’ While gritting her teeth to endure, Mu Qingge was also worried in her heart about Yuanyuan and Yin Chen’s situation.

The mine shook, making an earth-shattering noise. The surrounding area of several miles trembled faintly.

Xie Ya stood up, gazing heavily at the distant mine, his fists slowly clenching by his sides.

Boom——!

Suddenly, a loud noise erupted, like thunder in the night.

Xie Ya’s face changed upon hearing the sound.

This noise traveled to Lanwu City, waking those who were already like in a dream.

In the Wanxiang Building, numerous powerful figures were tasting the treasured wine, but a sudden thunderous sound quieted the bustling hall.

In the crowd, people from the Mu, Cao, and Lu families all frowned slightly, their eyes pondering.

Han Caicai stood at the front, watching everyone’s expressions, a sharp glimmer in his long eyes. Lazily he said, "It’s just a thunderclap, yet it scared you all like this."

Han Caicai’s words caused many to feel awkward.

But Mu Yu said, "How does Young Master Han know it’s thunder, and not something else?"

Han Caicai’s gaze fell on Mu Yu, a cold smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, "If it’s not thunder, then what is it?"

This made Mu Yu’s gaze darken, without replying.

Han Caicai sneered and said to everyone, "Everyone, today is a rare thank-you banquet at Wanxiang Building. With such fine wine and delicacies, do not let a dry thunder spoil your mood."

His words relaxed everyone’s spirits, and they continued to drink and make merry.

Han Caicai’s gaze lightly swept over the people of the Mu, Cao, and Lu families, raised his wine glass to his lips and drank, hiding the chilling smile at the corners of his mouth.

However, hidden in his lowered gaze was a hint of worry.

He didn’t know if Mu Qingge was successful over there or if she had been injured.

...

Outside the mine cave, blood trickled from the corner of Yin Chen’s mouth, his silver hair dull.

Suddenly, a figure flickered in a wooden hut not far in front of him, and his gaze sharpened as he called to Yuanyuan, "Yuanyuan!"

Yuanyuan’s figure flashed, appearing immediately outside the wooden hut.

Just then, the door of the wooden house suddenly opened, and someone stepped out.

Yuanyuan immediately shot a beam of Eight Desolations Void Flame, hitting the person.

"Ah!" The person cried out in pain and immediately spotted Yuanyuan hidden nearby. "Where did this thief come from!" he snarled at Yuanyuan with a ferocious expression.

"Give me your life!" He lunged at Yuanyuan, enduring the burning pain.

However, before his hand could touch Yuanyuan, it dissolved into nothing before his eyes.

This scene left him in shock.

Yuanyuan took the opportunity to swing out the Eight Desolations Void Flame again, engulfing him, and sneered, "Hmph! Want my life? You don’t have that skill yet!"

The Eight Desolations Void Flame excelled at surprise attacks, and the person it enveloped burned away, leaving nothing but a scream, then vanished, leaving only some black ash falling to the ground.

Yuanyuan brushed the ash away with a wave of his sleeve, snorting coldly.

This battle seemed smooth, but hidden danger lurked within.

If Yuanyuan hadn’t followed Mu Qingge’s instructions to only use the Eight Desolations Void Flame, the initial ambush might not have succeeded, nor could he have launched a second attack amidst the opponent’s shock, swiftly eliminating the enemy.

On Yuanyuan’s beautiful, delicate face, there was a distinct seriousness instead of the usual playfulness.

He knew clearly that in a direct confrontation, eliminating this enemy would take a lot of time. The fight between the two would constantly awaken those immersed in the Illusion Realm.

Yuanyuan clapped his hands and returned to Yin Chen’s side, continuing to protect him while also watching the surroundings.

Upon returning to Yin Chen’s side, the two exchanged silent nods.

Yuanyuan asked, "Are you okay?"

Yin Chen pursed his lips and shook his head, taking a deep breath, his tails continuing to release ’glow’.

Yuanyuan withdrew his gaze, his vision falling on his own hands. He pondered on what level his human cultivation was now. After devouring the Taichu Urgent Fire, his strength might have skyrocketed to around the Silver Realm Fourth Layer.

It’s just that he is an Abnormal Fire, his primary attack relies on fire, not human spiritual energy and cultivation techniques.

Boom——!

Suddenly, a muffled sound came from underground.

The whole ground seemed to sink for a moment, making everyone above sway.

Yin Chen was startled and released ’glow’ again.

Luckily, after this muffled sound, everything gradually returned to calm.

There was no more noise, and no more tremors.

After a while, Mu Qingge’s figure appeared in front of the two at the mouth of the mine cave. Seeing Yin Chen’s exhausted appearance, her eyes narrowed.

"What happened?"

"He overused illusion techniques and exhausted his spiritual strength." Yuanyuan explained for Yin Chen.

Mu Qingge immediately turned her hand, took out a few elixirs, and handed them to Yin Chen. Yin Chen accepted and swallowed them, wiping away the bloodstains at the corner of his mouth.

"Let’s rest for a while." After speaking, Mu Qingge waved her hand and took Yin Chen back into space.

Then, she looked at Yuanyuan and the others still in the Illusion Realm and asked Yuanyuan, "Did anything unexpected happen?"

Yuanyuan shook his head and said, "Yin Chen gave his all, so nothing unexpected happened. However, the loud noise woke up a Silver Realm Second Layer guy. Following your instructions, I ambushed him with the Eight Desolations Void Flame and already sent him on his way."

Mu Qingge’s eyes flashed, and she lifted her chin. "Let’s go, check out his room."

Yuanyuan nodded and led the way.

The two came to the previously opened wooden house, where the person was already gone. After searching around inside, Mu Qingge found a wooden token with the character ’Mu’ left in the room.

"It’s someone from the Mu Family." Mu Qingge placed the token back and pondered deeply.

Suddenly, she said to Yuanyuan, "Go call Xie Ya over."

Yuanyuan nodded, turned into a flash of fire, and disappeared.

Before long, he and Xie Ya reappeared in front of Mu Qingge.

"Young Master." Xie Ya immediately surveyed Mu Qingge upon seeing her. Noticing no signs of injury, he secretly sighed in relief.

"You two, gather all the people from the Mu Family immediately." Mu Qingge instructed the two.

The two didn’t understand but still followed her instructions and began to act swiftly.

The death of that Silver Realm Second Layer expert from the Mu Family sparked a new plan in Mu Qingge’s mind.

Soon, Xie Ya and Yuanyuan found the guards of the Mu Family.

Mu Qingge ordered Yuanyuan to use the Eight Desolations Void Flame to burn them all to death and destroy any evidence.

Yuanyuan acted immediately, and finished the task shortly after.

"Alright, let’s go." After ensuring no traces were left, Mu Qingge left with Yuanyuan and Xie Ya.

They were to return to Wanxiang Building to see Han Caicai.

By now, Bai Xi should have also brought Mu Yi to Wanxiang Building.

Having entered and exited Wanxiang Building several times, Mu Qingge was already very familiar with its layout. She easily brought Yuanyuan and Xie Ya into Han Caicai’s room.

At this moment, Han Caicai stood in the corner of the room with a disdainful look, saying with a grim face, "Throw this filthy thing out for me."

Mu Qingge followed his gaze and saw Bai Xi, with Mu Yi lying beside her.

Bai Xi discontentedly responded, "Do you think I want to? I’m following Qingge’s orders; if you’re capable, throw him out yourself!"

Han Caicai’s expression turned cold, about to burst in anger, when he heard Mu Qingge’s voice, "Have you rescued him?"

Han Caicai and Bai Xi both looked at her; seeing her enter with Yuanyuan and Xie Ya, they were both taken aback.

Bai Xi reacted quickly and immediately greeted Mu Qingge, "Qingge, you’re back?" Noticing the absence of Yin Chen, she curiously asked, "Huh? Where’s that stinky fox?"

Mu Qingge replied, "Yin Chen was overexerted, so I let him return to the space to rest."

Bai Xi nodded, no longer questioning. No one noticed the trace of worry in her eyes, carefully concealed.

Han Caicai’s gaze first fell on Mu Qingge, and seeing she was fine, he looked at the others. He had seen Yuanyuan before, but it was his first time seeing Xie Ya.

Upon first seeing Xie Ya, his gaze carried a playful curiosity as he glanced at Mu Qingge.

Han Caicai’s teasing expression was directly ignored by Mu Qingge. She walked up to Mu Yi, seeing his lifeless form, she slowly shook her head.

Turning around, she walked towards Han Caicai. "Has your banquet ended?"

Han Caicai nodded, "To help you, I wasted quite a bit of good wine."

Mu Qingge sneered, "Don’t act like you helped for free, as if you didn’t get anything in return."

After saying that, she told Han Caicai, "Find someone to clean him up; I need to heal him."

"You want to heal him?" Han Caicai blinked in surprise.

Mu Qingge nodded, "I promised Feng Yufei to bring Mu Yi back, and I can’t return him in such a state. It would be no different from delivering a pile of mud."

Somewhat understanding, Han Caicai nodded and summoned a subordinate to take Mu Yi away.

While waiting, Mu Qingge asked Han Caicai, "What are you using to store the spirit stone mine?"

Han Caicai’s long, narrow eyes curved like crescents as he took a bracelet from his sleeve and handed it to Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge took it, squeezed it in her hand, and tossed it back to Han Caicai. Han Caicai, seeing its interior piled with spirit stone mines, exhibited a sparkle in his eyes and looked at Mu Qingge with curiosity.

However, Mu Qingge ignored his inquisitive look and said directly, "Where are my people?"

Han Caicai smiled, "Just as you instructed, they’re drunk and left here."

"Mu Yu didn’t suspect anything?" Mu Qingge raised an eyebrow at him.

Han Caicai smirked, "He’s not the only one left drunk here, so what’s there to suspect?"

"You didn’t get everyone drunk, did you?" Mu Qingge’s eyes flashed, immediately understanding the implication in Han Caicai’s words.

Han Caicai nodded, "Leaving everyone here is better than just one."

Mu Qingge gave a faint smile and looked at Yuanyuan.

Listening to their conversation, Yuanyuan was already impatient. Seeing Mu Qingge look over, his handsome face showed a sinister smile, "Hmph! Damn pervert, it’s finally your turn to taste the wrath of this young master!"

"Wait, what do you plan to do?" Mu Qingge’s eyes shifted, suddenly calling out to Yuanyuan.

Yuanyuan was taken aback, not understanding Mu Qingge’s words. He had no choice but to answer truthfully, "How to deal with it? Naturally, burn him with a fire!"

Mu Qingge shook her head after hearing this and spoke to Yuanyuan earnestly, "That’s too obvious. Do you remember how we dealt with the Fire Puppets of the Taichu Urgent Fire at the bottom of the volcano? Those Fire Bats..."

With Mu Qingge’s reminder, Yuanyuan suddenly realized.

His beautiful eyes hinted at some scheming, and with a sinister smile, he left Han Caicai’s room, led by his trusted aide to Mu Hong’s room.

After Yuanyuan left, Han Caicai smiled at Mu Qingge and said, "You’re really not afraid of teaching kids the wrong things."

Mu Qingge gave him a sideways glance and mocked, "It’s surprising to hear you say that."

Han Caicai’s mouth twitched, wisely choosing not to continue the topic.

It seemed that if he wanted to speak amicably with Mu Qingge, it was impossible. Both had become accustomed to bantering with each other, and even if he occasionally wanted to be gentle, Mu Qingge would mercilessly rebut him.

Sighing in his heart, Han Caicai felt regret once again.

If he had known earlier that Mu Qingge was a girl, he certainly wouldn’t have schemed against her.

Yuanyuan returned quickly, entering with a cheerful and spirited demeanor. Mu Qingge didn’t ask how he executed it, trusting that Yuanyuan had understood her hint.

After a while, Mu Yi, cleanly washed, changed into new clothes, and shaved, was also sent back.

Looking at his gaunt, pale, yet still elegant and charming face, Mu Qingge suddenly understood why Feng Yufei had fallen for him.

’Hmm! This is an era where looks matter!’ Mu Qingge mused silently in her heart.

Mu Yi was at his disposal, remaining silent.

Mu Qingge couldn’t be bothered with him, and instead, helped him clear his meridians.

After finishing, she handed two bottles of elixirs to Han Caicai and advised, "From one bottle, give him one pill every day. After a month, administer the elixirs from the second bottle, and once he goes through that, continue giving him the first kind daily until finished."

"What kind of elixirs are these?" Han Caicai scrutinized the bottles in his hands.

Mu Qingge explained, "The first one is for body conditioning, nourishing the roots and stabilizing the source. The second one is an elixir for bone marrow cleansing and meridian reconstruction. It can reconstruct his broken meridians and unblock those blocked due to abolished cultivation. Afterwards, he can start cultivating again."

She didn’t hide her words from Mu Yi.

When she finished, she keenly caught a flash of hope in Mu Yi’s eyes.

Retracting her gaze, Mu Qingge looked at Han Caicai and said, "When convenient, please convey a message to Qin Country’s Mu Mansion."

Han Caicai’s eyes glimmered, and he nodded.

Mu Qingge pursed her lips, "Tell them I’m doing well."

After giving her instructions, Mu Qingge approached Mu Yi again and said, "Whether you are willing or not, I will send you to Feng Yufei’s side. From there, whether you want to stay in Linchuan to live a good life with her or return to the Middle Ancient Realm to seek revenge against Mu Yu, that’s your business, not mine. When you see Feng Yufei, please tell her for me that I have accomplished what I promised her."

Mu Yi finally raised his eyes to look at her. After a while, he said in a raspy voice, "Thank you."

Han Caicai walked over to Mu Qingge and transmitted, ’Looking at him, I’m afraid he won’t willingly go to the Linchuan Realm. After healing him, he might escape and wait for a chance for revenge.’

Mu Qingge’s gaze turned cold as she replied, ’That’s not up to him.’ She looked at Han Caicai and continued transmitting, ’I’m leaving him in your care, and if he escapes, it’s your responsibility.’

Han Caicai’s mouth twitched, promising, ’Rest assured, thus far, besides you, no one has managed to slip out of my grasp.’

This ambiguous guarantee made Mu Qingge roll her eyes, ignoring it completely.

Mu Qingge walked to the window, exhaling a breath into the rising sunlight. The golden rays fell on her, enveloping her in a layer of golden clothing.

From Wanxiang Building, one could gaze over most of Lanwu City.

Looking at this city she had stayed in for many days, Mu Qingge silently thought, "I’ve finally completed another task and can set off once more."

The objective of entering the Middle Ancient Realm—another task was done, which brought relief.

But thinking of the future, Mu Qingge smiled self-deprecatingly. The road is long and arduous; the revolution is not yet successful, and comrades must continue to strive!

"If you ever get tired, my shoulder is always available for you to lean on." Han Caicai suddenly appeared behind Mu Qingge, whispering gently to her.

This sentence interrupted Mu Qingge’s thoughts. She turned around to look at the enchanting man standing behind her, slowly shaking her head, her lips curling with a half-smile: "I don’t need it." Her dangling fingertips quietly touched the Palace Bell tied at her waist.