Yan Ji's expression changed dozens of times in an instance before he finally glared at Wang Jin fiercely, snorted coldly, and swept his gaze over Xiao Mu, "I'll remember you."

After speaking, he didn't return to his residence, but instead unfolded his movement technique and fled toward the west.

"Yan Ji is heading towards the Reward and Punishment Hall, he must be going there to complain to Mr. Cui."

Wang Jin walked over, looking towards the direction where Yan Ji had left.

Following that, he bowed to Xiao Mu and said with gratitude, "Brother Xiao, I am indebted to you for taking the blame just now. If Yan Ji had really come after me, I would have been in tears."

"His strength is too strong; I am no match for ten of me."

Xiao Mu replied indifferently, "Brother Wang need not be polite."

"The matter started because of me, and Yan Ji's anger towards Brother Wang was merely a consequence of my involvement. It was only right for me to deal with him on behalf of Brother Wang."

Wang Jin smiled, "Still, I must thank Brother Xiao. Yan Ji has transferred the task to you, Brother Xiao. After we return, I will handle the transfer formalities for you."

"As for the specific information related to the task, I will send it directly to Brother Xiao's email. Just check it when you have the time."

"Much appreciated!"

Xiao Mu bowed to Wang Jin, as a way of saying thanks.

Before parting ways, Wang Jin couldn't help but remind Xiao Mu again, "Brother Xiao, please be careful of Mr. Cui. Yan Ji has gone to tattle to him, and that man is known to be overly protective. I fear he might truly make things difficult for Brother Xiao."

He smiled and added, "Fortunately, Brother Xiao knows Elder Zun. If necessary, drop Elder Zun's name, and Mr. Cui will likely show some restraint out of respect for Elder Zun and won't give Brother Xiao too hard a time."

Xiao Mu pondered and then asked with curiosity, "What exactly is Mr. Cui's background?"

Wang Jin mused, "It is said that he is the Yin Spirit of an ancient prefect who attained Dao, with strength at the level of Yin God Peak. As for his specific origins, that is beyond my knowledge."

"In any case, it's still best for Brother Xiao to be cautious. Mr. Cui is in charge of the distribution of rewards for the Great Tang Ruins, and it's generally best not to provoke him."

"I'll take note of that."

Xiao Mu nodded. The relations within the Alliance were complex, and by strength alone, there were many people better left unprovoked.

But if one were to be timid all the time, worrying about this and that, in the end, one would surely accomplish nothing.

Thinking over it, he suddenly asked, "As a powerful figure at the level of Yin God Peak, Mr. Cui wouldn't personally take action against me, would he?"

Wang Jin shook his head, "He should not go that far. As somebody at the level of Yin God Peak, Mr. Cui must maintain his dignity. Brother Xiao only defeated one of his underlings and snagged a task. If he were to intervene personally for such matters, with so many people under him, he would be too busy to handle them all."

Xiao Mu smiled and said, "Thanks for the explanation, Brother Wang."

As long as Mr. Cui didn't take it upon himself to deal with him, Xiao Mu had nothing to worry about.

Upon obtaining the Breaking Reality Pill, he could immediately break through to the True Realm, and his ability to protect himself would greatly increase as a result.

After bidding Wang Jin farewell, Xiao Mu returned to his residence and soon received the task information from Wang Jin.

Cuiyun Mountain in the South Suburb was a Spiritual Land, which after the World Mutation, exhibited a Mutation rate far exceeding that of ordinary regions—by about ten to twenty times.

For instance, if a typical region could Mutate one energy fruit per square kilometer, then the land of Cuiyun Mountain could produce at least ten to twenty Energy Fruits per square kilometer.

Due to the rich resources of Cuiyun Mountain's territory, a large number of high-level Mutated Beings have emerged there.

But seven days ago, a sinkhole suddenly opened up 130 kilometers southeast from the base of Cuiyun Mountain near the Qiao Family Village, revealing a bottomless passage.

From the passage, Netherworld Qi surged up, eroding life force. Some people who merely approached it were deprived of their lives.

In the past seven days, a steady stream of Mutated Beings entered the passage to explore, including Mutated Beings from the Fifth Realm, but all eventually lost contact.

The task assigned to Xiao Mu was to explore the underground passage that suddenly appeared near the Qiao Family Village at Cuiyun Mountain, to investigate how the passage was formed, and to determine whether the Mutated Beings who entered it were alive or dead. After investigating, he would report the results to the Great Tang Ruins.

The task reward was a Breaking Reality Pill.

"There's something fishy about this passage. The fact that Netherworld Qi is emanating from the passage suggests it has something to do with the likes of the Underworld or Ming," Xiao Mu murmured as he set aside the task information.

Netherworld Qi is generally related to entities such as the Underworld or Ming. Even City God Xu, who was the lord of ancient Greater Liang, cultivated with Netherworld Qi.

"If it's related to the Underworld or Ming, it shouldn't pose too much of a challenge for me. I cultivate the Two Forces of Life and Death, and even if I enter the Underworld or Ming, I won't die within a short period of time."

Xiao Mu felt rather relaxed. With the task involving the Netherworld Passage, he was quite confident.

If he, as a Peak Perfected Fifth Realm Mutated Being, couldn't complete this task, then nobody else needed to bother trying.

"Xiao Mu, come out!"

A commanding and deep voice suddenly resonated from outside the door, carrying a magical force that broke through the room where Xiao Mu was staying, ignoring the fundamental Array within the room, and reaching Xiao Mu's ears directly.

Xiao Mu's heart stirred as he looked towards the direction of the door.

The authoritative and deep voice seemed to be from a young man, but it contained extremely pure True Force.

Judging by the purity of the True Force, this person was definitely a True Realm expert.

"Xiao Mu, if you don't come out, I will be forced to break in."

Only moments after the delay, the commanding and low voice rang out once more, this time with a threatening tone.

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