The status of the Great Tang Ruins is far superior to that of the Song Relics, even to the extent that the Song Relics could be considered a vassal to the Great Tang Ruins.

Moreover, the identity of the messenger from the Great Tang Ruins qualifies them to converse as equals with the chieftain of the Song Relics, perhaps even holding a higher status.

"Messenger, please follow me!"

Luo Jing's attitude immediately grew respectful; he bowed slightly to Xiao Mu, leading the way to Xuan Mo's office.

At the same time, he no longer mentioned the task of having Lan Cai carry out her duty.

Taking the opportunity, Lan Cai glanced at Xiao Mu, her eyes revealing a hint of helplessness. Her situation in the Song Relics seemed even worse than she had described to Xiao Mu.

Xiao Mu nodded to Lan Cai, signaling her to be at ease, then followed Luo Jing towards Xuan Mo's office.

Lan Cai trailed closely behind them.

Before long, the three of them arrived at the door of Xuan Mo's office.

Luo Jing, with an apologetic smile, did not barge directly into Xuan Mo's office, but instead knocked on the door.

Xiao Mu had no intention of forcing his way in either and stood patiently at the door waiting.

"Come in!"

The authoritative voice of Xuan Mo came from inside the office.

"Messenger, please!"

Luo Jing gestured respectfully with a bow for Xiao Mu to enter first.

Xiao Mu, without any pretense of courtesy, strode into Xuan Mo's office.

Xuan Mo, who was working behind his office desk, heard the noise and suddenly looked up. Upon seeing Xiao Mu, his pupils shrank instantly, and he stood up from his seat in surprise, exclaiming, "Xiao Mu!"

"Chieftain Xuan, long time no see!"

Xiao Mu greeted Xuan Mo with a cupped fist salute, maintaining basic courtesy, but his attitude showed no warmth.

"Long time no see!"

Xuan Mo's mouth awkwardly stretched into a semblance of a smile, tinged with bitterness, and it looked as awkward as it felt.

As the great chieftain of the Song Relics, a member of the higher-ups qualified to participate in the Alliance's decision-making, he was well aware of Xiao Mu's accomplishments at the Great Tang Ruins.

He not only knew that Xiao Mu had entered the Yin God Realm but also that Xiao Mu had recently broken through to the peak of the Early Stage of the Yin God Realm. Now, his realm was the same as his own.

Moreover, he was aware that in the battle between the Great Tang Ruins and the Curse Gate in the South Five Regions, it was by relying on Xiao Mu that they claimed victory.

Luo Jing looked back and forth between Xiao Mu and Xuan Mo, utterly confused. He hadn't expected Xiao Mu and Xuan Mo to know each other, and from their posture, it seemed there was no small conflict between them, which made Luo Jing feel uneasy.

"Chieftain Xuan, this is the messenger from the Great Tang Ruins," Luo Jing interjected with a boldness that belied his unease.

"I know him. This is Xiao Mu, the genius who emerged from our Song Relics," Xuan Mo responded, his mouth curling into a bitter smile.

Xiao Mu's return to the Song Relics had placed great pressure on him.

"Xiao Mu, you surely didn't come to our Song Relics just to enjoy the scenery, did you?"

When Xuan Mo looked at Xiao Mu again, his demeanor had settled considerably.

After all, he was the great chieftain of the Song Relics, and he had no deep hatred or grievance with Xiao Mu. He figured that the latter wouldn't really harm him.

Xiao Mu turned to look at Lan Cai, "You tell him!"

"This..."

Lan Cai hesitated, scared of Xuan Mo, and suddenly felt too apprehensive to speak.

"Speak!"

Xiao Mu snapped authoritatively.

He was well aware of what Lan Cai feared, but with him present, there was no need to worry about Xuan Mo's refusal.

If Xuan Mo dared refuse, it would give him a perfect excuse to act.

"This..."

Lan Cai hesitated again. Under Xiao Mu's piercing gaze, she finally mustered the courage to say, "Chieftain Xuan, I wish to leave the Song Relics. Please grant me passage."

Xuan Mo finally understood why Xiao Mu had come. With a forced laugh to mask his discomfort, he looked at Lan Cai with a strained smile, "Lan Cai, you've found a better place to go, why didn't you tell me sooner? If you had told me earlier, do you think I would have stopped you?"

"Enough, since you wish to leave the Song Relics, I'll draw up a certification for you and let you go," he said.

Would you really let me leave without Xiao Mu with me?

Lan Cai mentally retorted to Xuan Mo, secretly amazed at how formidable Xiao Mu was, for with just a few words he had persuaded Xuan Mo to release her. Out loud, however, she said, "Thank you, Leader Xuan."

"No need for formalities, if you want to go I will not keep you, but if you want to stay I won't send you away either," Xuan Mo replied with a feigned smile, then turned to look at Xiao Mu, "Envoy Xiao didn't come all this way to the Song Relics just to take Lan Cai with him, did he?"

You know when to yield!

Xiao Mu felt disdain internally, but remained expressionless and said, "Apart from that, I also need information on the Undying Evil Ancestor's whereabouts. Please provide it, Leader Xuan."

"Xiao Mu, you're looking for the Undying Evil Ancestor? Why?" Xuan Mo's expression changed slightly, seemingly curious about Xiao Mu's motives for finding the Undying Evil Ancestor.

Xiao Mu had no good feelings toward Xuan Mo and bluntly said, "As to why I'm looking for the Undying Evil Ancestor, that doesn't concern Leader Xuan. Just provide me with the information on his whereabouts."

Feeling slighted by Xiao Mu, a faint look of anger appeared on Xuan Mo's face but quickly vanished, replaced with a forced smile, "Even if you don't tell me, I know why you want to find the Undying Evil Ancestor. It's for the Book of Life and Death and the Judge Pen he possesses, isn't it?"

"My purpose is none of your concern, Leader Xuan!" Xiao Mu responded coldly, without addressing Xuan Mo's question.

Yet, in reality, he was well aware that Xuan Mo had guessed correctly.

His search for the Undying Evil Ancestor was not only to avenge Thunder but also to obtain the Book of Life and Death and the Judge Pen.

The Book of Life and Death and the Judge Pen were treasures of the local City God. Xiao Mu had already reached the peak of the Yin God Realm, and the next realm would be the Divine Spirit Realm.

Having preemptively acquired the position of the City God, once he reached the Divine Spirit Realm, he would become the City God.

At that point, whether it was the Book of Life and Death or the Judge Pen, both would enhance his authority as the City God, and strengthen his power.

"Enough!"

Xuan Mo gestured dismissively with a laugh, though an imperceptible smugness tinged his expression. Even though Xiao Mu hadn't confirmed it, Xuan Mo was sure he had divined Xiao Mu's intentions correctly.

Leaning back into his office chair effortlessly, he casually pointed to a chair opposite his desk, inviting Xiao Mu to sit, then said in a relaxed manner, "Since you want to know the whereabouts of the Undying Evil Ancestor, I will provide this information. However, Xiao Mu, don't blame me for not warning you in advance: the Undying Evil Ancestor has already entered the Divine Spirit Realm. Although you are at the peak of the Yin God Realm, you may not be his match."

The Undying Evil Ancestor has entered the Divine Spirit Realm?

Xuan Mo's words slightly stirred Xiao Mu. However, even the Divine Spirit Realm's Undying Evil Ancestor could not pressure him.

Even if the Undying Evil Ancestor had ascended to the Divine Spirit Realm, he would at most be at the early stage of that realm. For beings at this level, unless they held a position like the City God, Xiao Mu was confident he could defeat them.

"Whether I am a match for the Undying Evil Ancestor is also none of your concern, Leader Xuan. Please provide information on his whereabouts," Xiao Mu said, without any pleasantries.

"Alright, since you've set your heart on finding the Undying Evil Ancestor, you likely wouldn't heed my advice anyway."

Xuan Mo smiled as if he had anticipated Xiao Mu's response, his expression once again betraying a hint of subtle triumph.

He turned his head, looking towards Luo Jing and instructed, "Luo Jing, tell Envoy Xiao the information we have on the Undying Evil Ancestor."

"Yes, Leader Xuan," Luo Jing replied respectfully, immediately standing and stepping forward. He walked to the front of Xuan Mo's desk, turned to Xiao Mu, and said, "Envoy Xiao, the Undying Evil Ancestor you are inquiring about was recently spotted near Ghost Worry Mountain, eight thousand li to the north."

Eight thousand li to the north, Ghost Worry Mountain?

Xiao Mu was moved, remembering that this was the same task Luo Jing had mentioned to Lan Cai earlier. This guy isn't trying to deceive me, is he?

Xiao Mu looked at Luo Jing with suspicion, but his face showed no emotion.

Luo Jing continued, "The task I'm undertaking is due to Mutated Beings having spotted traces of the Undying Evil Ancestor near Ghost Worry Mountain."

"At the same time, in the Ghost Worry Mountain area, over a hundred ordinary people and Mutated Beings have gone missing."

"We suspect that these disappearances are the work of the Undying Evil Ancestor or his minions."

"Leader Xuan has assigned me to Ghost Worry Mountain to investigate and clarify what exactly has happened."

"If you find the Undying Evil Ancestor's whereabouts after your investigation, even if you do locate him, could you be a match for him? With your strength, if you encounter the Undying Evil Ancestor, you probably won't even be able to run away, right?"

Luo Jing's words sounded unconvincing to Xiao Mu.

At most, Luo Jing was but a Mutated Being at the early stage of the Yin God Realm, without even a Divine Spirit's position—how could he possibly be a match for the Undying Evil Ancestor?

If he did encounter the Undying Evil Ancestor, it would be nothing more than a death sentence.

Xiao Mu couldn't help but suspect that Luo Jing was purposely saying this, perhaps to trick him into helping complete the Ghost Worry Mountain task.

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