"Please proceed," the leader said.

Seeing Wu Jie speak so seriously, Xiao Mu's expression also grew solemn.

Wu Jie said, "Are you aware of the matter where Qi Xie killed Cui Yan?"

Xiao Mu nodded. He had heard about Qi Xie killing Cui Yan right after he emerged from seclusion. Now that Wu Jie brought it up, he couldn't help but wonder why the leader suddenly took interest in this matter.

Wu Jie sighed, "I never expected old Qi's temperament to be so violent, to kill Cui Yan with a staff while we were unprepared."

"Although Cui Yan was at fault, his crime was not deserving of death. Afterwards, I had no choice but to exile old Qi."

"However, old Qi has always been frail, and after losing his secondary soul and six spirits, his strength was decimated. His sudden burst of powerful strength to kill Cui Yan must have a reason behind it. Xiao Mu, did you do something?"

Xiao Mu was momentarily startled, then calmed himself. It was indeed his doing that Qi Xie could unleash such power. If he hadn't given Qi Xie four pieces of a Divine Treasure, it's likely that Qi Xie wouldn't have been able to unleash his power so freely.

Given Qi Xie's frailty from losing his secondary soul and six spirits, one burst would have been lethal.

He nodded, "Indeed, leader, I had once given old Qi four pieces of a Divine Treasure. His ability to erupt in strength must relate to these pieces."

"That makes sense."

Wu Jie nodded and explained, "Old Qi practiced the Mutated Blood Essence Technique, which allows him to burn his own Life Essence and unleash strength several times greater than his prime for a short duration. But once unleashed, it leads to death."

"No wonder old Qi, after the outburst, is still unwounded. It turns out it's because you gave him the four pieces of a Divine Treasure."

Blood Essence Technique? So the explosive Divine Technique old Qi cultivated was called Blood Essence Technique.

The leader even knows the name of the Divine Technique that old Qi cultivated; he is more profound and unfathomable than I realized. Truly worthy of being the leader of the Great Tang Ruins!

Xiao Mu was secretly stunned by Wu Jie's control over the Great Tang Ruins, and his respect for Wu Jie sharply increased in that moment.

However, Wu Jie continued, "On your trip to the South Five Regions, you should visit old Qi."

"Old Qi once earned great Merit for our Great Tang Ruins, not just as a hero for us, but for the whole Alliance."

"I'm worried about his frailness, unable to maintain control over the South Five Regions."

"If you have a way to help old Qi and restore his strength, please do so. Afterwards, the Great Tang Ruins will not forget your Merit."

"Even if you hadn't mentioned it, I would still do it for old Qi," Xiao Mu replied with a smile to Wu Jie.

Wu Jie looked at Xiao Mu approvingly and nodded, "Besides, there's another matter regarding the Merit you, Xiao Mu, have recently accumulated for the Alliance and the Great Tang Ruins."

He smiled, "Whether it's the Alliance or the Great Tang Ruins, we will never forget our meritorious ones."

"You, Xiao Mu, have performed great deeds repeatedly for the Alliance and the Ruins, and both the Headquarters and the Ruins have decided to reward you."

"Both the Headquarters and the Ruins want to reward me?" Xiao Mu was startled, then incredulous.

Could it really be such good fortune?

Every Merit I earned was already exchanged for benefits from the Ruins.

It could be said that neither the Headquarters nor the Ruins owed me anything, and even if they did not reward me, I couldn't complain.

But now, leader Wu Jie was telling him that both the Headquarters and the Ruins intended to reward him, which certainly took Xiao Mu by surprise.

Wu Jie said gravely, "Rather than calling it a reward, it's more like protection from both the Headquarters and the Ruins."

"Now, whether it's the Ruins, the Headquarters, or even the Heavenly Court, all have realized the importance of you, Xiao Mu."

"Your death, both for the Heavenly Court and the Human World, would have a significant impact."

My death could influence both the Heavenly Court and the Human World? Am I really that important?

The words of Wu Jie greatly surprised Xiao Mu, while deep inside, he couldn't help but feel a bit proud.

Was he really that important?

Wu Jie, seemingly guessing Xiao Mu's thoughts, smiled and said, "The Heavenly Court is trying by all means to have you, Xiao Mu, killed, while we in the Human World are trying by all means to protect you, Xiao Mu, from being killed by the Heavenly Court."

"To prevent you, Xiao Mu, from being killed by the Heavenly Court while away, both the Headquarters and the Ruins have decided to reward you by giving you something."

"May I ask, leader, what do the Headquarters and the Ruins plan to give me?" Xiao Mu felt surprised again.

Wu Jie had mentioned that the Headquarters and the Ruins were to reward him by giving him something. What exactly could that be?

Divine Weapon? Divine Treasure?

To be honest, if it were a Divine Weapon or Divine Treasure, Xiao Mu wouldn't be very impressed.

Wu Jie spoke with a smile, "This item might not be important for others, but for you, Xiao Mu, it's different. Take a look for yourself."

Saying this, Wu Jie reached into a ring space he wore on his hand and pulled out a grayish-white talisman, handing it to Xiao Mu.

The talisman was octagonal, grayish indicating whiteness, and its surface was carved with jagged, intricate patterns.

Xiao Mu focused and scrutinized the patterns on the talisman briefly, immediately feeling his head spin.

The talisman seemed to carry the power of fate, rendering him completely unable to see through it. A single glance almost made him feel as if he was about to fall into a deep sleep, his consciousness even blurring, feeling as though reality was like a dream.

"What is this talisman?"

Xiao Mu was immediately startled.

This talisman gave him a feeling even more potent than the All-Worlds Communication Talisman gifted by Emperor Miaoyi.

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