"Thank you, Captain Lan."

Xiao Mu was ecstatic.

Being a newcomer, he found it hard as everything was unfamiliar. Now, with Lan Cai's help, everything would be smoother.

Accepting the Black Iron Piece, he promptly put it into the Earth Seal Space.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Xiao Mu asked to leave.

"Wait!"

Lan Cai once again stopped Xiao Mu. "Ten Energy Fruits."

"What?"

Xiao Mu was taken aback, obviously not understanding what Lan Cai meant by ten energy fruits.

Could it be the cost of information or the price of the Black Iron Piece token?

If that's the case, it was not expensive.

Lan Cai casually pointed to the spot where the couch, which Xiao Mu had just destroyed using the Five Elements Separation Slash, used to be. "Don't tell me you're not compensating for it?"

"This..."

Xiao Mu was amused. "Captain Lan, your couch is really pricey."

The couch in Lan Cai's office was an ordinary one, which would only cost a few thousand yuan at most in the outside world; it couldn't possibly be worth ten Energy Fruits.

Lan Cai glared at Xiao Mu in annoyance. "You think anyone can have a couch delivered here?"

"Alright, alright, I'll compensate."

Xiao Mu dismissively waved his hand and placed a Jade Box in front of Lan Cai.

Lan Cai opened the jade box very seriously in front of Xiao Mu, found exactly ten Energy Fruits inside - not one more, not one less - and then relaxed. "Now you can leave."

What a strange person!

Xiao Mu found it peculiar but smiled and said, "Goodbye, Captain Lan."

Lan Cai nodded seriously at Xiao Mu.

Only then did Xiao Mu walk towards the exit of the office.

Once out of the office, he immediately got to action, heading towards the location Lan Cai had given him where Old Cangtou resided.

Time was pressing and Xiao Mu did not want to waste a moment.

Old Cangtou was in the outskirts of the Song Relics. Xiao Mu first left the Song Relics and then utilizing the Two Forces of Life and Death, proceeded towards where Old Cangtou was.

He had to obtain the Two Forces of Life and Death as quickly as possible in order to cultivate the Secret Arts associated with them.

The official tasks would start tomorrow. Who knew what task Jiang Mu would assign him; he would need corresponding power to handle it.

Gradually, Xiao Mu entered a valley.

There were mystical clouds here and natural Great Arrays that caused illusions, preventing any ordinary person from entering.

As per Lan Cai's instructions, Xiao Mu input a strand of Dao Method Spiritual Energy, and a clear path gradually appeared on the ground, leading straight into the depths of the array.

Xiao Mu stopped using the Two Forces of Life and Death and stepped onto the newly appeared path, utilizing the power of Gold from the Five Elements.

Following along the path and after about ten minutes, a naturally formed gorge appeared before him.

Within the gorge, one could see several low wooden houses, each house clearly protected by a large array.

This included both Killing Arrays and Trap formations. Anyone who tried storming in carelessly would likely end up trapped to death within the array.

Xiao Mu did not attempt to force his way through, but walked towards one of the low wooden houses instead.

To his surprise, the low wooden house was a small grocery shop, primarily selling a variety of common earthly items, especially various electronic products. The grocery store was also a bar- its raucous noise and the smell of alcohol wafted to Xiao Mu as he stepped through the door.

In the center of the store was a massive counter, behind which sat an aged old man. There were a dozen or so Mutated Beings of different appearances seated in front of the counter.

"Original!"

Standing in front of the counter, Xiao Mu uttered the code word.

"Ah!"

The white-haired old man suddenly sighed, gave Xiao Mu a glance, and his eyes suddenly closed.

As his eyes closed, a third eye, located at the center of his forehead, suddenly opened.

A golden light emitted from the third eye, presenting images of the Nine Netherworlds, past, present, and future, as though it could see through all.

The golden light swept over Xiao Mu.

The extraordinary Divine Eye Technique that could visualize the past, present, and future made Xiao Mu startle.

This old man, referred to Old Cangtou, was definitely a remarkable figure for possessing such a unique Divine Eye Technique.

As he hadn't sensed any threat from the golden light, Xiao Mu stood still, allowing the golden light to sweep over him.

The golden light quickly passed over Xiao Mu and moved away.

Old Cangtou, the white-haired old man, shook his head and transmitted a message to Xiao Mu, "Lan Cai really knows how to make trouble for me. However, you are overwhelmed with resentment and confusion, and are not particularly lucky. I still want to live for a few more years and don't want to get too involved with you."

"What?"

Xiao Mu was startled.

This white-haired old man was no doubt Old Cangtou, as Lan Cai had mentioned.

However, he did not understand what the latter meant by his sudden declaration.

Could it be that Lan Cai had told him to seek help from Old Cangtou, but Old Cangtou had refused to provide it?

"I think..."

Xiao Mu instinctively tried to express his intentions.

"Stop!"

Old Cangtou abruptly interrupted Xiao Mu. "There is too much resentment within you. I still want to live for a few more years and don't wish to deal with you much. Whatever you want to do, don't discuss it with me."

"As for Lan Cai's instructions, I can introduce you to someone else."

Having said that, he took a piece of paper and placed it on the table in front of Xiao Mu.

Xiao Mu reached forward and picked it up. The address written on it was - No. 3 Divine Lamp.

Xiao Mu's face betrayed his peculiar feelings. This Old Cangtou was truly strange.

"Get going, you're not welcome here."

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