Elder Zun seemed to see through Xiao Mu's thoughts, smiled warmly, but did not expose him, instead, he asked about Xiao Mu with concern.

Xiao Mu said, "Elder Zun, my realm has already reached the Peak Perfected Fifth Realm, just one Breaking Reality Pill short of breaking into the True Realm."

"I came to the Conference Hall to see if I can take on a task related to the Breaking Reality Pill."

"You need a task related to the Breaking Reality Pill?"

Elder Zun smiled and glanced at Xiao Mu.

A thought struck Xiao Mu, and he quickly stood up and saluted Elder Zun, "If senior can lend me a hand, I will be extremely grateful!"

"There's no need for great thanks."

Elder Zun smiled and shook his head, "After stepping into the True Realm, just remember to come and find me. Xiao Wang, could you check for Xiao Mu to see if there's any task related to the Breaking Reality Pill?"

"Yes, Elder Zun."

A young worker at the window immediately searched on the computer, and soon had a result, turning around, he said respectfully, "Elder Zun, there will be a task related to the Breaking Reality Pill tomorrow, going to Cuiyun Mountain, South Suburb, to investigate a sinkhole."

"Tomorrow?"

Elder Zun nodded, "Move this task forward for Xiao Mu. Xiao Mu, give your Identity Badge to Xiao Wang so he can process the paperwork for you."

"Thank you, senior, for your help. Once I step into the True Realm, I will surely return to thank senior."

Xiao Mu joyfully stood up and bowed to Elder Zun.

Elder Zun nodded amiably.

Xiao Mu took out his Identity Badge and handed it to worker Xiao Wang.

Xiao Wang took the Identity Badge, was about to register Xiao Mu, but then stopped and turned to look at Elder Zun, "Elder Zun, the Breaking Reality Pill task has already been reserved."

"Reserved?"

Elder Zun lifted his gaze slightly, "Who by?"

Xiao Wang said, "It's Mr. Cui."

"Old Cui?"

Elder Zun was taken aback, "Who did he assign the task to?"

Xiao Wang glanced at the computer, "Yan Ji."

"Yan Ji?"

Elder Zun pondered, "That name sounds familiar, isn't that the one who just pledged allegiance to Old Cui and is cultivating the Extreme Yin Power?"

Xiao Wang said, "Exactly."

"Xiao Mu, it looks like you'll have to wait a bit longer. Next time there's a task for the Breaking Reality Pill, I'll have Xiao Wang reserve it for you."

Elder Zun said to Xiao Mu amicably.

Xiao Mu frowned slightly, "Elder Zun, how long might it be before the next Breaking Reality Pill task appears?"

Elder Zun said, "Nobody can be sure, usually one appears every two or three months. The task is issued by Leader Wu, and no one can tell exactly how long it will be."

"Sometimes, if you're lucky, one might appear in just two or three days."

What I'm afraid of is it usually takes two or three months to appear just once.

Xiao Mu bowed his head in thought.

If it only appears every two or three months, he felt he couldn't wait that long, it was too much time.

After thinking, he suddenly lifted his head, "Where does that Yan Ji live?"

Elder Zun's eyebrows raised, and his face showed surprise, "Xiao Mu, what are you planning to do?"

Xiao Mu said, "Nothing, I just want to discuss with Yan Ji, see if he can give the task to me."

"Give it to you?"

Elder Zun's smile hinted at understanding Xiao Mu's intentions and he reminded him, "You should think this through. Yan Ji is Mr. Cui's man, and Old Cui is a Yin God Peak powerhouse. He's in charge of the task rewards at Great Tang Ruins."

"If you offend him, aren't you afraid he might withhold your rewards?"

I'm scared! Of course, I'm scared, but I'm more afraid of waiting another two or three months for the Breaking Reality Pill.

Xiao Mu smiled, "As a Yin God Peak powerhouse in charge of distributing task rewards at the Great Tang Ruins, Mr. Cui holds a distinguished status; how would he stoop to petty grievances with me."

"Haha!"

Elder Zun laughed, his thoughts unreadable as he looked at Xiao Wang and ordered, "Xiao Wang, take Xiao Mu to meet Yan Ji and see if he can persuade Yan Ji."

"Remember, you don't involve yourself, ask nothing. Just show the way, and let them settle it themselves."

Xiao Wang hurriedly agreed, "Yes."

Afterward, Xiao Wang led Xiao Mu out of the Task Hall.

"Brother Wang, might I ask how you are addressed?"

Xiao Mu bowed his hands politely at Xiao Wang.

Elder Zun could call him Xiao Wang because of his high status; if I were to do the same, it would be disrespectful.

Xiao Wang responded with a smile, his demeanor very courteous, "You're too kind, Brother Xiao. My name is Wang Jin. I'll be counting on Brother Xiao's support in the future."

"So it's Brother Wang Jin. There's no need for support, let's just help each other out."

Xiao Mu replied with the pleasantries.

"Brother Xiao, what's your relationship with Elder Zun? He seems to treat you quite well."

Wang Jin seized the opportunity to probe Xiao Mu for information.

"Haha! For that, you would have to ask Elder Zun."

Xiao Mu laughed off the question.

In actuality, he had no relations with Elder Zun, not even knowing what Elder Zun intended to do.

"It was presumptuous of me to ask, Brother Xiao, please don't take offense."

Wang Jin said apologetically.

Clearly, he misunderstood Xiao Mu's meaning, thinking that Xiao Mu did not wish to disclose anything, so he did not pursue the matter further.

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"Brother Xiao, this is Yan Ji's residence."

In the accommodation area, Wang Jin pointed at a door plate and stopped in his tracks.

Block C, number 49.

Xiao Mu glanced at the door plate.

Wang Jin said with a solemn expression to Xiao Mu, "Brother Xiao, Yan Ji has reached the Peak Fifth Realm, only a step away from the True Realm, and he's a cultivator of Extreme Yin Power, skilled in secret arts like Nether Curse, Mysterious Vision, and Nether Thunder Technique. His strength is incredibly formidable."

"Many prodigious talents of the same realm have been defeated by Yan Ji. When you face him, Brother Xiao, please be extremely careful."

"I understand, thank you Brother Wang for the reminder."

Xiao Mu smiled and strode toward door number 49 in Block C, then reached out and knocked heavily on the door.

"Who is it?"

From within, an irate and fierce voice rang out.

It appeared that the person was formidable, but the stronger the opponent, the more interesting the fight.

Upon hearing this voice, Xiao Mu was immediately pleased.

"Xiao Mu has come to challenge you. Please come out for a battle, Brother Yan."

The fierce and irate voice shouted again from inside the door, as if a roar, "Scram!"

He completely ignored Xiao Mu, not deigning to spare any further words.

"Brother Yan, I am going to count to three. If you don't come out, I will have to break the door, one..."

Xiao Mu faced the door, ready to force his way in at any moment.

"Are you courting death?"

Yan Ji roared in fury, and with a thunderous noise, the door was suddenly forced open, and a slim figure flew out from within.

The moment he appeared, he lunged at Xiao Mu, waving his right hand, a black light condensed into a huge sword about five to six zhang long, and he viciously slashed towards the top of Xiao Mu's head.

"Extreme Yin Power, what a pity it's only a basic technique. Brother Yan, do you look down on me?"

Xiao Mu stood still, watching the black light sword as it struck the top of his head, his body surged with Chaos-like Power.

Bang!

The Extreme Yin sword smashed onto Xiao Mu's head but instantly shattered, decimated as easily as tofu against a rock.

"Who are you?"

The slender figure emerged, staring at Xiao Mu with a grave expression, and did not attack again.

Though he had not used a secret art, the might of the Extreme Yin sword was extraordinary; unexpectedly, Xiao Mu did not dodge or avoid, but received it head-on with his head, shattering his Extreme Yin sword.

How hard exactly was this man's head?

Xiao Mu scrutinized Yan Ji.

The man appeared to be in his thirties, but not quite forty, with a slim build and standing no more than one and a half meters tall.

However, for Mutated Beings, height wasn't really important; if one really wanted to grow, they could easily stretch to two or three meters.

"I am Xiao Mu."

Xiao Mu greeted Yan Ji with a cupped fist salute, the smile on his face not diminishing.

"Xiao Mu? Never heard of you. What do you want with me?"

Yan Ji locked eyes with Xiao Mu, as Extreme Yin Power surged around his body; his eyes suddenly became like bottomless wells, enveloping Xiao Mu in a bid to sink him to the bottom.

"Hehe! With merely ordinary magic, you seek to contend with me. Brother Yan, are you underestimating yourself or me?"

Xiao Mu stood and smiled, the Chaos-like Power protecting his entire body untouched by Yan Ji's Mysterious Vision secret art.

Yan Ji was taken aback but maintained a composed expression, "Xiao Mu, what do you want with me?"

Xiao Mu answered with a smile, "I heard that Brother Yan just accepted the Breaking Reality Pill task, and I also happen to need the Breaking Reality Pill. I have come specially to discuss with Brother Yan, and ask you to yield this task to me."

"What? You want me to give you the Breaking Reality Pill task?"

Yan Ji was enraged upon hearing this and glared, "Xiao Mu, are you joking with me?"

"I never joke with others."

Xiao Mu's face revealed a smile again, "Brother Yan, please hand over the task. Lend me this task, and I'll owe you a favor. I will definitely repay you when the opportunity arises."

Yan Ji's face darkened with anger, "What if I refuse?"

Xiao Mu smiled and said, "If you refuse, I will just have to seek Brother Yan's guidance here and now. I have heard that Brother Yan's cultivation of Extreme Yin Power is exceedingly powerful, and that he is proficient in secret arts like Nether Curse, Mysterious Vision, and Nether Thunder Technique. Many talented individuals have lost to Brother Yan."

"I would like to take this opportunity to see if Brother Yan truly lives up to his reputation."

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