At this point, Qin Yuan suddenly forced a bitter smile, and his smile was filled with intense worry, "In fact, even my own safety isn't guaranteed, but due to my responsibility as the defender of the Northern Eastern Desolation, I cannot leave like others."

Xiao Mu glanced at Qin Yuan once more, now gaining even more respect for him.

This person clearly believes that the Northern Eastern Desolation cannot be defended, yet he is still willing to stay and guard. Ignoring everything else, just based on this point alone, his integrity is at least reliable.

"Have all the workers in the Grand Hall left?"

Xiao Mu suddenly thought of something.

On hearing this, Qin Yuan was initially taken aback, then he bitterly smiled and shook his head, "So Grand Elder Xiao has guessed it too. That's right, in the Grand Hall, originally there were more than 2,700 workers, but now, it's just me and Old Mo that remain. The one serving tea earlier is my adopted daughter; she chose to stay because of me."

"Mo Lin is still here?" Xiao Mu, who thought Mo Lin had already fled like the others, was surprised. Observing this situation, Mo Lin is really still here?

He couldn't help but be astonished.

"Old Mo is indeed here, but he is different from me, having completely lost faith in the Headquarters."

As he said this, Qin Yuan suddenly realized something and hurriedly glanced at Xiao Mu, hastily saying, "Apologies, Grand Elder Xiao, I didn't mean to say it like that."

"It's nothing."

Xiao Mu shook his head, smiled, and expressed understanding. Thinking for a moment, he suddenly stood up, "Take me to see Mo Lin then."

"This..." Qin Yuan hesitated upon hearing this.

"What?" Xiao Mu looked at him perplexedly, hadn't it been mentioned that Mo Lin was still here?

Qin Yuan, however, bitterly smiled again, seemingly quite helpless, "Mo Lin, I'm afraid you may not necessarily be able to see him, but fine, I'll take you to him."

With that, Qin Yuan stood up, ready to take Xiao Mu to meet Mo Lin.

In his mind, Xiao Mu was puzzled, unable to grasp the meaning behind Qin Yuan's words just now — why say that he may not necessarily see Mo Lin? Is there some other hidden reason?

However, his main intent in meeting Mo Lin was to understand the situation. Having just arrived in the Northern Eastern Desolation to defend, he needs to understand what exactly the current situation in the area he is to guard is, else how can he defend it? How can he make arrangements?

At present, led by Qin Yuan, the two exited the Grand Hall and flew straight west.

In reality, the two didn't fly for very long, probably only for about ten minutes or so before reaching another Small Hill.

Unlike the main hill where the Grand Hall was located, this Small Hill appeared rather ordinary and commonplace, looking from the outside, you couldn't even tell it was a station.

However, as Xiao Mu looked at this Small Hill, a slight smile appeared on his face.

Given his sharp vision, he naturally saw at a glance that there was some kind of Array on this Small Hill, concealing the scene within.

"Old Mo, the Headquarters has sent Grand Elder Xiao Mu to support us, and Grand Elder Xiao has already arrived; please come out to meet him."

Qin Yuan shouted towards the Small Hill from outside the Array.

However, at first, there was no response from the Small Hill, as if there were no one there.

Qin Yuan, however, did not give up, shouting again at the Small Hill. After he called seven or eight times, a voice finally responded from the Small Hill.

A listless male voice called out, "Has the Headquarters not abandoned us?"

Qin Yuan shouted, "What are you saying? How could the Headquarters abandon us? Old Mo, Grand Elder Xiao is right outside your Mansion, please come out quickly."

"Grand Elder Xiao, the Grand Elder Xiao from Headquarters?" The listless voice of Mo Lin still lacked spirit, but there was a hint of surprise in his tone, seeming to carry a bit of hope.

Evidently, Xiao Mu's arrival had some impact on him, at least making him less desperate than before.

"Nonsense!"

Qin Yuan reprimanded, then shouted again, "Old Mo, come out quickly."

Mo Lin didn't come out, seeming to hesitate. After some time, he feebly said, "Forget it, in my current state, how can I meet Grand Elder Xiao. Grand Elder Xiao, please forgive me, I shall not go out. If there is any lack of courtesy, I will definitely apologize to Grand Elder Xiao later. Old Qin, please host Grand Elder Xiao well on my behalf."

"Old Mo, do not delay major matters, Grand Elder Xiao has important questions for you."

Hearing this, Qin Yuan became uneasy, he looked back at Xiao Mu, his gaze clearly filled with anxiety.

Evidently, Mo Lin's repeated refusal to meet Xiao Mu made him worry it might displease Xiao Mu.

In fact, Xiao Mu was indeed somewhat annoyed. This Mo Lin was very different from Qin Yuan. Although both chose to stay to guard the Northern Eastern Desolation, their attitudes were vastly different.

Despite both lacking confidence in defending the Northern Eastern Desolation, Qin Yuan was at least more proactive, while Mo Lin was completely passive.

"Very well then!"

Mo Lin seemed to sigh, reluctantly agreeing, and then his voice called, "Please wait a moment, Grand Elder Xiao, I will be out shortly."

"Come out quickly!" Qin Yuan seemed anxious about the delay.

Mo Lin did not respond again.

In fact, when he said he would be out shortly, it really took quite a while — more than twenty to thirty minutes, until both Xiao Mu and Qin Yuan became impatient with waiting. Only after Qin Yuan continuously urged did Mo Lin finally come out from the Mansion.

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