Wu Jie looked at Gu Hui, "Elder Gu, everything should continue as usual. Just act as if we don't exist and be careful not to leak any information about our presence at the Five-Finger Buddha Mountain, lest Changming Thunder God becomes alert and spoils our plans."

Gu Hui also knew that his own strength was relatively low compared to those present and would not be of much help. "Since that's the case, I wish the great leader success." he said.

After speaking, Gu Hui took his leave as if nothing had happened and returned to his office to continue with his daily work.

Xiao Mu and the Yang siblings entered the room. Yang Yu's nervousness was evident—her hands were fidgeting, unsure where to place them. She took the initiative to greet Xiao Mu, "Big Brother Xiao, shall I get you a glass of water?"

Xiao Mu shook his head, exuding the style of a protector, "No need, Sister Yang. You just sit and relax, there's no need to do anything."

"We entrust the safety of ourselves, brother and sister, to Brother Xiao." Yang Jun invited Xiao Mu to take a seat and then earnestly expressed his gratitude.

"Brother Yang, there is no need for formalities, this is what I should do."

While Xiao Mu was being polite, his eyes scanned over Yang Jun.

Yang Jun radiated the aura of Divine Spirits, evidently having successfully integrated with the Mountain God Spirit Tablet and becoming a true Mountain God.

Remembering what Elder Gu had mentioned about Yang Jun acquiring the legacy of the ancient Array Master, Yang Yuan, through his bloodline once he became a Mountain God, Xiao Mu was curious, "It seems Brother Yang has already become a Mountain God, congratulations!"

"It's all thanks to Brother Xiao's benevolence. Without the Spirit Tablet you bestowed, I would not have become a Mountain God so soon."

Yang Jun replied promptly, his tone filled with gratitude for the Spirit Tablet gifted by Xiao Mu.

Hearing the mention of the Mountain God Spirit Tablet, Yang Yu immediately looked at Xiao Mu with gratitude, "Big Brother Xiao, I have already heard from my brother about the Mountain God Spirit Tablet you gave him and I haven't had the chance to thank you. Spirit Tablets are a rare resource within the Alliance; you have shown great kindness to us siblings. If there is ever a chance to repay your kindness, please do let us know."

"Haha!"

Xiao Mu laughed modestly, "Sister Yang Yu, I did not give your brother the Spirit Tablet simply for you to feel gratitude."

"Big Brother Xiao is truly a good person!" Yang Yu's expression was filled with gratitude.

Sister Yang Yu, even though I know you're complimenting me, being called a 'good person' somehow always sounds like a curse.

Xiao Mu's mouth twitched slightly, quickly masked by his smile.

Truth be told, when he had given Yang Jun the Mountain God Spirit Tablet, it wasn't entirely without the expectation of a return favor.

What Xiao Mu truly valued was the ancient divine bloodline legacy left within Yang Jun by Yang Yuan, an Array Master from Ancient Times. The legacy contained in that bloodline was sure to be extraordinary and might involve some form of ancient Great Array.

For Xiao Mu, who was searching for the whereabouts of the Lord of Bai's Mansion, there might come a time when knowledge related to ancient arrays would be necessary, and he would require Yang Jun's help.

However, these were thoughts Xiao Mu naturally would not voice, nor were they necessary to express.

His gaze returned to Yang Jun, "Brother Yang, have you already received the legacy left in your bloodline?"

Yang Jun replied with a hint of embarrassment, "I'm ashamed to say, the legacy our ancestor left in our bloodline is quite complex. Although I've managed to touch upon some of it, grasping it completely will undoubtedly take more time."

Xiao Mu was quite satisfied with Yang Jun's answer and nodded, "Brother Yang, there's no need to rush. Ancient Array Master Yang Yuan was of an incredible realm, and his legacy cannot be accepted in just a day or two. It's impressive that you have already accessed part of it in such a short time."

"Don't listen to my brother, Big Brother Xiao, he's just being unnecessarily modest."

Yang Yu interjected again, proudly saying, "My brother has already received part of the legacy. The array surrounding this building was set up by him personally."

This was more or less what Xiao Mu had expected. Turning his head to Yang Jun, he asked, "Is that so, Brother Yang?"

Yang Jun nodded, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness towards his sister, "Yes, Brother Xiao, but the power of the array is still too weak. It can only achieve some effect through the use of Illusion Art."

"You're being modest, Brother Yang. The array you've set up is actually quite effective."

Xiao Mu was quite satisfied with the Illusion Art outside the building, considering it had even been able to deceive his Spiritual Eye.

"See, even Big Brother Xiao agrees. Brother, you are just being falsely modest."

Yang Yu critiqued Yang Jun with dissatisfaction.

"Brother Xiao, did the great leader say earlier that Changming Thunder God from the Heavenly Court is coming to capture us?" Yang Jun brought up the subject with an awkward expression.

Xiao Mu nodded, "According to the news from Headquarters, there might be some secret hidden within your bloodline legacy. It's possible that Changming Thunder God is coming for that secret."

Yang Jun's complexion changed slightly, as if something had occurred to him, "Then, the matter of the Life and Death Sect searching for the ancient divine bloodline in the Putuo Domain and Ban Ruo Domain..."

Xiao Mu nodded again, not hiding anything, "Maybe it's also about searching for the ancient divine being Yang Yuan's legacy."

The expressions on the faces of the Yang siblings changed, and the atmosphere in the room suddenly became heavy.

After a moment of contemplation, Yang Jun suddenly said, "Brother Xiao, I have a favor to ask of you."

"Please speak, Brother Yang." Xiao Mu looked at Yang Jun with confusion, unable to guess what the other wanted to say to him.

Yang Jun took a deep breath, "Brother Xiao, if by any chance the people from the Heavenly Court come breaking in, and Brother Xiao is unable to protect both of us siblings, please abandon your protection of me and just insure my sister's safety."

"Brother, what nonsense are you talking about?"

Yang Yu gave Yang Jun a fierce glare, and with a threatening gesture said, "The big leader and others are outside, and with Big Brother Xiao here, how could the Heavenly Court possibly break in."

Xiao Mu smiled and followed up, "Sister Yang is right, Brother Yang, you are worrying too much. We are well-prepared this time, with the headquarters even sending two elders to assist, and leader Wu has emerged from seclusion. Our strength is definitely greater than that of the Heavenly Court, so please rest assured, Brother Yang, nothing untoward will happen to either of you siblings."

"I still feel uneasy."

Yang Jun shook his head, uneasy, "Brother Xiao, if the people from the Heavenly Court do come breaking in, please let me lend you a hand."

"There's no need for that, Brother Yang. Just sit down with your sister, with me here, even if the people from the Heavenly Court break in, they won't be able to harm you siblings."

Xiao Mu was quite confident in his own abilities and directly refused Yang Jun's offer.

"Yes, Big Brother Xiao, don't listen to my brother, he's just being paranoid,"

Yang Yu picked up the conversation and scowled again at Yang Jun, "Brother, stop causing trouble for Big Brother Xiao, otherwise I will never call you 'brother' for the rest of my life."

Yang Jun was genuinely frightened by his sister's stern threat, shrunk his neck and dared not say any more.

Xiao Mu watched the exchange, a hint of an unintentional smile appeared on his face.

He truly did not need Yang Jun's help. With Yang Jun's abilities, even if people from the Heavenly Court were to break in, they couldn't possibly be of any assistance to him.

Their conversation dwindled, and eventually, they all quietly sat down on the couch.

After an unknown amount of time, the atmosphere in the room gradually became tense, and a suffocating air began to drip through the air.

Xiao Mu was sensitive to these changes in the atmosphere and instantly realized something was amiss, so he immediately perked up.

Suddenly, a voice transmission from the big leader Wu Jie reached his ears, "Xiao Xiao, be ready. The Human Emperor's authority has issued a warning, Changming Thunder God will be arriving shortly."

"Don't worry, big leader, I am already prepared,"

Xiao Mu responded to Wu Jie using voice transmission, his heart secretly surprised at the powerful application of the Human Emperor's authority. He had not expected it could even serve as a warning against danger.

However, since the Human Emperor's authority covered the entire Earth, holding a special symbolic significance, having a warning function against danger was not at all surprising.

Shoo! Shoo! Shoo!

Before Xiao Mu could finish his voice transmission, sharp breaking sounds suddenly came from outside the building, as someone was rapidly approaching using the Five Elements Escaping Technique.

The Escape Light reached the front of the building in the blink of an eye, not slowing down in the slightest, intending to charge directly into the building.

"Strike!"

The summon from big leader Wu Jie suddenly rang out from the left side of the building, revealing himself.

Immediately following, elders Zhu Bingshen and Xu Xiuyun, Zhou Pudu, Chen Fengshen, and Wu Yan appeared one after another.

"Seal!"

Wu Jie, Xu Xiuyun, Zhou Pudu, Chen Fengshen, and Wu Yan shouted in unison, obviously well-prepared, each manifesting their Spirit Tablets above their heads.

Five Divine Spirits flew out from each of their bodies, taking positions above their heads, releasing beams of divine light.

Their cooperation was impeccable. The Divine Spirits extended their hands simultaneously, and the divine light intertwined in the air, instantly forming a net that covered the recently emerged Five Elements Escape Light.

With a loud clap of thunder and a shout, the voice of a man was forcibly manifested, targeted and locked down by the Divine Net of Wu Jie and the others.

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