He Qian's face was flushed with anger as he looked at the middle-aged man. He was furious but didn't dare to lash out.

"Trash, total trash, utterly useless. If you had the guts to hit me because I insulted you, I'd actually respect you a bit more. But do you dare? Trash! You're really trash!"

The middle-aged man kept poking his right index finger towards He Qian's face, almost touching it.

Clearly enraged, He Qian finally managed to restrain himself, lacking the courage to strike the middle-aged man.

The difference in strength between the two was too great; acting rashly would only result in being beaten. Even if He Qian wanted to hit the middle-aged man, he had to consider whether he was a match for him.

"Trash, you're all trash! Pah!"

The middle-aged man pointed at Yue Hui, then at Shi Meng, and finally at Xiao Mu.

Like He Qian, Yue Hui and Shi Meng were both too angry to speak.

Xiao Mu's complexion, however, wasn't looking too good. Are you a bloody rabid dog? What have I done to you?

The middle-aged man soon walked away and headed to the back of the hall, leaving only Xiao Mu and the other three behind.

He Qian, Shi Meng, and Yue Hui were all clearly in a bad mood and remained silent.

Xiao Mu thought for a moment and couldn't help but ask He Qian, "He Qian, besides completing tasks, is there another way to acquire Escape Technique Secret Manuals?"

The middle-aged man's words had sown doubt in him, prompting him to suspect there were other ways to obtain the manuals aside from diligently completing tasks.

He Qian looked at Xiao Mu in surprise. "Xiao Mu, you're not upset, are you? Don't take that madman Ren Xia's words seriously."

"What proactive attacks? Those Extraterrestrial Evil Beings are so powerful that, before having sufficient strength, the best choice is to faithfully complete tasks."

Xiao Mu responded with a smile, "I was just curious."

He Qian breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good. I thought you got upset. It's a relief that you're not that kind of lunatic."

Seeing that He Qian hadn't answered, Xiao Mu asked again, "Besides doing tasks obediently, is there really no other way to get the manuals?"

He Qian replied, "Of course there are, but each method is very dangerous. First, killing evil beings might get you one; second, exploring Treasure Land Ruins could also yield some; third is to battle out, just like that madman Ren Xia and Chen Ke did on their tasks."

Xiao Mu found this curious. He understood the first two methods mentioned by He Qian, but the third seemed strange to him.

He asked in confusion, "How do they get these tasks? Does the Reserve Duty Task Hall issue official tasks too?"

He Qian shook his head, "Don't even think about the tasks that Ren Xia and the others take on."

"These tasks, although they all come from the task group, are tasks that the group temporarily can't complete due to lack of manpower or relatively lower danger and are therefore assigned to us on reserve duty."

"Even so, not just anyone is qualified to take on these tasks."

"Anyone eligible to take a task must not only have strength at the early stage peak of the Yin God Realm but also have enough internal connections within the task group."

"Oh!"

Xiao Mu pondered in silence.

It seems that no matter where one is, nothing works without connections.

Even tasks that risk life and limb require internal relationships.

Suddenly, He Qian called out, "The Reserve Duty tasks are about to be distributed. Let's go over together."

"Fine!"

Xiao Mu agreed and followed He Qian forward, heading to the area near the Large Screen.

Underneath the Large Screen, tasks could be taken on through the workers at the service window.

He Qian, Shi Meng, and Yue Hui simultaneously approached the window to take on a task.

Xiao Mu looked up at the Large Screen and couldn't help but stop in his tracks.

It's true the Reserve Duty tasks weren't dangerous, but the rewards were too low. At this rate, it would take him at least three to five months to obtain an Escape Technique Secret Manual other than the Earth Escape Technique.

"Those not afraid of death, look this way!"

A sudden shout erupted from the corner.

Xiao Mu turned his head and saw Ren Xia, who had previously insulted He Qian, standing with several powerful Mutant Beings in the corner.

It was obvious they were recruiting people.

"Cowards who love their lives need not come over; I despise you. Those unafraid of death, come with us and exterminate the cursed whelps of the Curse Gate!"

Ren Xia's voice was loud and carried a penetrating force. He had a rather violent temper, cursing and yelling as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Who would dare to seek death against the mighty Curse Gate?"

"With Chen Ke's strength having been sold like a donkey by the Curse Gate, who would dare join?"

"Alas! My strength isn't even on par with Chen Ke's, better to keep a low profile."

...

Mutant Beings in the Hall were evidently frightened by the recent situation with Chen Ke, muttering among themselves, yet none dared to step forward and volunteer.

After some thought, Xiao Mu couldn't help but walk over to Ren Xia.

"Hm?"

Ren Xia glared fiercely at Xiao Mu, obviously remembering him, and snorted with a strange tone, "Found your conscience? Still got some guts, not completely useless after all?"

This guy talks so nasty; he's going to get beaten up someday!

Xiao Mu mentally hurled a vicious curse, suppressing his displeasure, and asked Ren Xia, "Following you guys, how long would it take to obtain an Escape Technique Secret Manual?"

Ren Xia's face darkened, "You haven't cultivated any Escape Art yet?"

Xiao Mu nodded calmly, replying, "That's right!"

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