"Mr. Xiao, come and take a look."

Liu Du seemed to have found something new and called for Xiao Mu.

Xiao Mu quickly walked over, on the opposite side of the bookshelf was an equally decayed wooden table.

There was a stone on the wooden table, and within the stone was a distinctly hollowed out trace.

This trace was round, as if a mirror had once been placed in it.

Xiao Mu reached out and touched the hollowed-out trace, then immediately sensed a strong residual Death Qi.

The residual Death Qi suddenly transformed, turned into black light, and hit Xiao Mu's palm.

His palm hurting, Xiao Mu immediately withdrew his hand, his face showing a shocked expression.

Incredibly, his palm had darkened, it was corroded by the Death Qi, and life force was lost.

The Dao Method Spiritual Energy emerged converged on his palm, slowly driving away the Death Qi within the palm.

Xiao Mu took a deep breath.

Even residual Death Qi was formidable. Luckily, he was the one struck by it. If it were an ordinary Mutated Being, even a hint of Death Qi would lead to immediate death.

"This place used to have a treasure, perhaps a mirror, which, like the secret manual, was also taken away by someone."

Xiao Mu concluded, and then guessed, "The Evil Ghost has been here. Perhaps, this mirror treasure and the secret manual were both taken away by the Evil Ghost."

"Evil Ghost?"

Liu Du exclaimed, "No wonder we haven't discovered the Evil Ghost, they've been here."

"From now on, you need to pay close attention to the whereabouts of the Evil Ghost. Once you find something, inform me immediately."

Xiao Mu told Liu Du.

Since both the treasure and the secret manual were taken by the Evil Ghost, he planned to retrieve them from the Evil Ghost.

This involved the Secret Manual for the Ghost Servant to advance into the True Realm. There would be no discussion. Xiao Mu had decided on this.

"Yes, Mr. Xiao. Don't worry, Mr. Xiao. I'll keep a close eye."

Liu Du agreed and made a promise to Xiao Mu.

"Let's leave here first, continue to search for Energy Fruits, and move to the next location."

Xiao Mu made a decision.

Although finding the Yin God Secret Manual for the Ghost Servant is important, the search for Energy Fruits should not be neglected.

By now, Xiao Mu had 150 Energy Fruits in his hands.

Once he collected 400 of them, he could challenge the Peak Perfection of Tongxuan Realm.

Once he gained the power of Peak Perfection, he would have the qualifications for the Opportunity for Ascension.

The two left the stone house. Liu Du immediately transformed into his Dharma Body and began searching for the next gathering point of Energy Fruits.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

There was a sudden earth-shattering noise outside the chaotic stone forest as if a meteor had fallen from the sky, hitting the ground, and causing a massive earthquake.

"What just happened?"

Liu Du was startled and hurriedly retracted his Dharma Body, returning to humanoid form.

However, Xiao Mu's face turned somber. He sensed a powerful enemy approaching.

This enemy was sealing off the space, blocking their route of retreat.

Rombo...

A divine breath came over their face, a huge bronze statue suddenly fell from the sky and landed in front of Xiao Mu and Liu Du.

This bronze statue exuded Divine Power, which took form of strands of Purple Qi. The Purple Qi sprayed out, intertwined forming a purple web. Once it appeared, it locked up all the spaces, cutting off all escape routes.

"Friend, since you are here, why bother with tricks? Come out!"

Xiao Mu shouted, his gaze sweeping across the sky.

Boom!

A red light streaked down from the sky, smashing an enormous pit in the ground.

"Haha! Hahahaha!"

A man leaped out of the bottomless pit laughing crazily. He was tall and sturdy with steel-like muscles, his entire body glowed crimson as if it was cast from ancient bronze.

"Xu Bronze statue!"

Xiao Mu's gaze sharpened as he recognized the man.

Liu Du was startled and quietly retreated. He was well aware of the terror of Xu Bronze Statue. Being a Mutated Being at Peak Perfection, it was definitely beyond his ability to cope with. He could be killed in just one strike.

"Indeed, it's me, Xiao Mu, you've given me quite a chase!"

Xu Tongxi's face lit up with joy, radiating with ecstasy.

"Ah!"

Xiao Mu had an inkling of what was happening, but pretended not to understand Xu Tongxi's intentions, "Why have you sought me out?"

Xu Tongxi laughed heartily, appearing very heroic, "Xiao Mu, why pretend to be ignorant? I can't believe you wouldn't know why I'm here."

"You were the first to enter the Infinite Valley, so you must have obtained a large number of energy fruits, right?"

Xiao Mu responded indifferently, "I'm afraid you're going to be disappointed. The amount of energy fruit I've obtained isn't that much."

Strictly speaking, Xiao Mu was not lying. Although he had obtained quite a number of energy fruits, most of them were used for breaking through to the peak of the Tongxuan Realm. At this point, he only had a total of 150 energy fruits.

"Xiao Mu, saying that will only lead me to underestimate you."

Xu Tongxi crossed his arms, looking scornful, "You were the first to enter the Infinite Valley and seize the initiative. How could you not have a lot of energy fruits?"

"Humph, I don't want to waste time talking nonsense with you. You must be aware of Zhu Yansheng's bounty on you, right?"

"What does it matter if I know?"

Xiao Mu couldn't fathom what he intended to do, but wasn't in a hurry either.

"It's good that you know."

A smile appeared on Xu Tongxi's face, "Given your abilities, how confident are you about escaping from Zhu Yansheng?"

"Well... "

Xiao Mu was startled and didn't answer the question.

At the moment, his cultivation had reached the initial peak of the fourth realm. With the various treasures he possessed, he was confident he wouldn't lose in a fair fight against Zhu Yansheng.

If he got enough energy fruits and reached the peak perfection of the same realm as his opponent, Xiao Mu was even confident he could kill him easily.

Xu Tongxi apparently misunderstood Xiao Mu's intention. He thought that Xiao Mu was starting to worry about his situation after his question, so he chuckled and asked, "Just answer me, do you want to kill Zhu Yansheng?"

"Kill Zhu Yansheng, what do you mean?"

Xiao Mu was puzzled and totally couldn't guess what Xu Tongxi was up to.

Could he be thinking of helping him kill Zhu Yansheng?

Is he that kind-hearted?

Xiao Mu didn't believe it.

Xu Tongxi laughed uproariously, "Just as you're thinking, I can help you kill Zhu Yansheng."

Xiao Mu remained unmoved, asking casually, "I believe there must be some conditions, right?"

"Smart!"

Xu Tongxi praised, "You're well aware of what I want."

"For me, the most important thing about this Energy Fruit Task is to rank first and seize the opportunity for ascension."

"Other than that, nothing else matters."

"So, my request is simple, Xiao Mu. Hand over the energy fruits. I only want the energy fruits in your possession."

"As long as you hand over the energy fruits, cooperate with me, and help me gather energy fruits, I will help you kill Zhu Yansheng."

"Isn't this condition generous enough for you?"

Xu Tongxi spoke confidently, full of self-assurance, as if he was sure that Xiao Mu would accept his condition.

In his view, what mattered most to Xiao Mu was not the energy fruits, but the potential threat of Zhu Yansheng.

He didn't think Xiao Mu was a match for Zhu Yansheng. If Xiao Mu didn't cooperate with him, he would have no way out under Zhu Yansheng's bounty.

Between life and death and energy fruits, he believed Xiao Mu knew how to choose.

"I'm curious."

Xiao Mu neither agreed immediately nor declined, "Why are you so keen to 'help me'?"

Xu Tongxi arrogantly raised his right hand, slowly counting on his fingers, "First of all, I like you but dislike Zhu Yansheng; secondly, you were the first to enter the Infinite Valley, so you should have accumulated quite a lot of energy fruits, which would significantly help me. Furthermore, your unique Imperial Edict can help me navigate many dangerous places, providing huge assistance; thirdly, killing Zhu Yansheng will eliminate a competitor. Aren't these three reasons enough?"

"Indeed, they are good reasons."

Xiao Mu nodded, appearing to be swayed by Xu Tongxi's arguments, but then he shook his head, "Unfortunately, I have to decline your offer. Firstly, I don't have as many energy fruits as you imagined; secondly, regarding the opportunity for ascension, I wish to contend for it myself; and thirdly, I don't need someone else's help to kill Zhu Yansheng. I can do it by myself."

Xu Tongxi was taken aback, as if he couldn't believe his ears. After a moment, he suddenly burst into laughter, his eyes full of absurdity as he looked at Xiao Mu, "Xiao Mu, what did you say? You can kill Zhu Yansheng by yourself and you want to contend for the opportunity for ascension? Haha, are you joking?"

"Do you, with your strength, have the qualifications to compete for the opportunity for ascension? Even if you were given the opportunity, what good would it do? Could you ascend?"

He ridiculed Xiao Mu mockingly, almost crying with laughter. To him, Xiao Mu was simply overestimating himself.

"Have you had enough of laughing?"

Xiao Mu's face turned stern as he channeled the Dao Method Spiritual Energy throughout his body, immediately exuding the aura of the peak of the fourth realm.

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