A sly smile appeared on Jiang Mu's face.

Thunder apparently sensed something, quietly glanced at Jiang Mu and said calmly, "Jiang Mu, I know you bear resentment towards Xiao Mu. However, Bai Yu's situation is crucial. I hope that you will keep in mind the bigger picture in this matter."

Jiang Mu promptly broke out into a cold sweat, quickly bowing his head, "I will follow Leader Lei's instructions!"

"You can go as well!"

Thunder waved his hand and Jiang Mu hastily excused himself.

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As Xiao Mu left Thunder's office, he barely walked a few steps before a handsome teenage Mutated Being appeared in front of him.

"Xiao Mu, Leader Xuan summons you. Come with me."

The "Leader Xuan" the teenager referred to was obviously Xuan Mo, another leader-level figure in the Song Relics.

As one of the two leaders, Xuan Mo's strength was on par with that of Thunder. Both were individuals who had broken through to the True Realm.

"May I ask who you are?"

Xiao Mu looked at the teenager.

The teenager responded indifferently, "I am Xuan Qi, the adopted son of Leader Xuan, specially summoned by Leader Xuan to bring you to see him."

This Leader Xuan really carries an air of importance.

Xiao Mu held some disapproval in his heart.

Although Xuan Mo's presence was grand, his demeanor was not as refined as Thunder's.

However, for a Strong Being in the True Realm, flaunting such importance was, after all, normal.

After all, even the lowest existence among True Realm Strong Beings had already reached the level of a Yin God, surpassing the scope of ordinary people.

"Please lead the way!" Xiao Mu spoke.

Xuan Qi glared at Xiao Mu unhappily, feeling dissatisfied with the way Xiao Mu spoke and believing Xiao Mu was looking down upon him.

"Follow me!"

Despite this, he led the way forward.

Smoke enveloped him, and he suddenly turned into a green smoke, flying forward with astonishing speed, seemingly intending to test Xiao Mu.

Hehe!

Xiao Mu couldn't help but smile at this.

Although Xuan Qi was a Fifth Realm entity, he had not cultivated any Secret Arts related to body movement. His transformation into green smoke was merely a common technique.

Using common techniques to test him?

This made Xiao Mu feel amused. He stepped forward, the huge Tai Chi diagram appearing under his feet, as he turned into a beam of black and white light, surging forward.

In a blink of an eye, he had passed the green smoke that Xuan Qi had transformed into.

"Young Brother Xuan Qi, it seems your speed is not enough, do you want me to wait for you?"

Xiao Mu turned and stood, the Yin Yang Fish Eye flashing under his feet, as he waited for Xuan Qi in front.

"Without me leading the way, can you find Leader Xuan's office?"

Xuan Qi snorted angrily and stopped his body technique.

Feeling belittled by being passed by Xiao Mu, he promptly lost the interest to test Xiao Mu.

The two walked slowly. Xuan Qi didn't talk to Xiao Mu, and Xiao Mu didn't bother engaging him either. Half an hour later, they arrived at an office the same size as Thunder's.

However, in contrast to the deliberately heightened and widened door of Thunder's office, the door of this office was much smaller, simply an ordinary door.

"Leader, Xiao Mu has arrived!"

Xuan Qi knocked on the door but stood outside, not daring to enter casually.

"Let him come in."

A soft masculine voice came from within the room.

"Leader Xuan asks for you to enter."

Xuan Qi waved his hand at Xiao Mu, letting him enter the room.

Despite being leaders, the two had starkly contrasting styles. Leader Lei was straightforward and bold, while Leader Xuan was soft-spoken and meticulous.

Comparing the two, offending Leader Lei might not cause you much trouble, but offending Leader Xuan would definitely be exceptionally troublesome.

Xiao Mu pondered in his heart, cautiously walking towards the office.

Bang!

As soon as Xiao Mu stepped in, he felt a huge pressure coming from all directions.

This pressure was incredibly overwhelming, as if several Huge Mountains were pressing down on him from all directions. Xiao Mu felt as though he was carrying several mountains on his back all at once.

These Huge Mountains were unimaginably heavy, and even with Xiao Mu's strength, he could not bear it. His knees softened, and he nearly knelt down.

He forcibly endured not kneeling, but his entire body was trembling, his bones making a crackling sound, appearing ready to break at any moment.

"Did Leader Xuan call me here just to make me kneel?"

Enduring the immense pressure, Xiao Mu struggled to speak, despite bearing heavy pressure, he couldn't raise his head to look at Xuan Mo.

"Humph!"

A soft and cold snort seemed to sound near his ear, and the heavy pressure disappeared instantly.

Xiao Mu subconsciously relaxed.

It was fortunate that Xuan Mo had lifted the pressure, otherwise, if it had persisted for a while longer, he would have really knelt in shame.

"Greetings to Leader Xuan!"

Xiao Mu greeted Xuan Qi behind the desk, taking the opportunity to scrutinize Xuan Mo's features.

Xuan Mo appeared to be in his thirties, lean, dressed in a blue suit, with blue shoes on his feet, a clear face, wearing gold-rimmed glasses. His style resembled that of an average white-collar worker in the big city.

"Enough!"

Impatiently, Xuan Mo waved his hand and asked immediately, "Xiao Mu, after eliminating the Immeasurable Cave, did you find an elongated white jade tablet?

about as thick as a finger, five centimeters wide, and forty centimeters long?"

The elongated white jade tablet again.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Mu knew that Xuan Mo was asking about the same object as Leader Lei.

"No."

Xiao Mu shook his head.

"Are you sure?"

Xuan Mo's gaze was sharp and doubtful, acting like he did not trust Xiao Mu.

"Indeed, no."

Xiao Mu stated resolutely.

Xuan Mo coldly questioned, "Since there's none, dare you allow me to search you?"

"This..."

Xiao Mu hesitated.

He didn't have many treasures on him, but if it came to a search, he wouldn't be willing.

Moreover, Xuan Mo's demand was somewhat outrageous and is unbecoming of a leader's status.

As a leader, making a request to search Xiao Mu was out of line.

As a fellow leader, after hearing Xiao Mu's denial, Leader Lei let him go, choosing to have Jiang Mu secretly monitor him.

However, Xuan Mo directly proposed a search, from which one could see the different demeanors of the two men.

"Leader Xuan, is this...really appropriate?"

Xiao Mu tactfully refused.

"Hmm?"

Xuan Mo's gaze grew cold. Like a tangible entity, his gaze riveted on Xiao Mu, once again increasing the pressure on Xiao Mu.

"Even if Leader Xuan kills me, you won't find out where the elongated jade tablet is."

Smiling slightly, Xiao Mu, while struggling against the intense pressure, managed to maintain an air of nonchalance.

Xuan Mo harrumphed, releasing his pressure. He stared at Xiao Mu and threatened, "Xiao Mu, have you heard of 'no guilt on an innocent man, yet guilt on the one possessing the jade' truth?"

What did that have to do with the jade tablet?

Xiao Mu cursed inwardly, responding out loud, "Please clarify, Leader Xuan."

Xuan Mo said, "The jade tablet has major implications. With your inadequate strength, holding it rashly would only bring about your own murder."

"I advise you to hand it over to avoid bringing disaster upon yourself."

Xiao Mu helplessly replied, "I'd love to hand it over, but I truly haven't seen any jade tablet."

"In that case, you can leave. If a calamity befalls you later, do not blame me for not reminding you,"

Xuan Mo, appearing to wholly distrust Xiao Mu, dismissed him.

"Thank you, Leader!"

Xiao Mu didn't hold back either; every additional second spent with Xuan Mo only increased the threat he felt inside him.

"Remember this: no guilt on an innocent man, yet guilt on the one possessing the jade. Think it over and find me, as long as you hand over that jade tablet, I'll guarantee your safety."

As Xiao Mu was about to turn around and leave, Xuan Mo spoke again, mixing threats with enticements.

"Thank you for the reminder, Leader Xuan. If I come across the jade tablet, I'll definitely hand it over to you."

Xiao Mu responded calmly.

"Hmph!"

Xuan Mo harrumphed, revealing a hint of annoyance.

Xiao Mu's response made him even more suspicious.

Feeling his rage, Xiao Mu didn't say much, he cursed under his breath and left Xuan Mo's office.

"The jade tablet is of no use to you, Xiao Mu; if you know what's best for you, I suggest you give it to Leader Xuan."

Xuan Qi's distrust of Xiao Mu was evident in his reminder to Xiao Mu, which carried a veiled threat.

"If I had it, I would certainly turn it over."

A sarcastic smile flashed across Xiao Mu's face.

He felt no need to curb his tongue in front of Xuan Qi, he would respond with sarcasm when necessary.

"Knows not what's good for him!"

Xuan Qi muttered coldly, looking at Xiao Mu as if he were a dead man.

After leaving Xuan Mo's office, Xiao Mu headed towards his residence.

His mood was heavy. Out of all the events, he was being summoned by two top-leaders, both of them wanting the same elongated jade tablet.

What, exactly, is this elongated jade tablet? To be able to attract the attention of two top-leaders simultaneously.

The task of the Immeasurable Cave was a trap!

If he had known about this beforehand, he would have refused the task.

Xiao Mu felt some regret about taking up the task of the Immeasurable Cave, but soon after, his thoughts shifted towards his gains.

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