"Yes, Master!"

Duan Ming joyfully bowed in gratitude, regardless of whether Xiao Mu agreed to accept him as a disciple or not. He greeted him first anyway, knowing that once he did so, he would not suffer any loss even if Xiao Mu wasn't the cunning type.

However, when he raised his head, Xiao Mu had already vanished, leaving only a Secret Manual and two Energy Fruits on the ground.

"Master, Master." Duan Ming called out loudly but couldn't find Xiao Mu at all.

In fact, at the moment Duan Ming kneeled to express his gratitude, Xiao Mu had seized the opportunity to fly away, directly riding on Cloud Mist.

He needed to continue inspecting the northern part of Eastern Desolation, seeking traces of the Heavenly Court's strong figures while also leaving time for himself to continue his cultivation.

The Telepathic Talisman suddenly lit up, and Xiao Mu took it out to discover Zhu Ke was trying to contact him.

Xiao Mu connected the Telepathic Talisman.

"Congratulations, congratulations, Xiao Grand Elder, as soon as you arrived you made a great contribution. The name of the True God in Retribution System you killed has been checked by me; he's called Feng Ping, and isn't weak. This time he entered the northern part of Eastern Desolation; considered quite radical, yet he was unexpectedly killed by Xiao Grand Elder."

Zhu Ke's tone was full of admiration and surprise that Xiao Mu could so easily kill Feng Ping.

"You are too kind, Zhu Grand Elder." Xiao Mu instinctively humbly replied. "Feng Ping's power was merely average; being able to kill him wasn't that significant. It is quite a pity that I couldn't capture Feng Ping alive, nor had the chance to investigate thoroughly about the purpose of the Heavenly Court's entrance to Eastern Desolation and what strong figures are involved."

In his words, Xiao Mu expressed extreme regret.

"Haha!"

Zhu Ke laughed out, "Xiao Grand Elder is truly humble. Even though Feng Ping was only in the early stage of True God, his power wasn't low, and Xiao Grand Elder could actually kill him, clearly having greater strength than his. I am curious, how long did it take Xiao Grand Elder to kill Feng Ping during battle? I checked Feng Ping's wounds carefully and found that he hadn't gone through a long battle. Could it be that Xiao Grand Elder killed him within a very short time?"

"If that's the case, I must really look at Xiao Grand Elder with new eyes. Although those in the mid-stage of True God can often kill early-stage mutated beings easily, killing so easily is pretty rare. Xiao Grand Elder's power must be unlike ordinary mid-stage True Gods."

"Is that so? I didn't think I am that strong." Xiao Mu laughed lightly in response.

"Did Grand Elder Xiao use a treasure, or a sneak attack?" Suddenly, a discordant voice joined Xiao Mu and Zhu Ke's conversation, belonging to Wang Yuan.

Wang Yuan, suddenly joined the conversation at this time.

"Wang Grand Elder? Wang Grand Elder truly holds me in high regard; in a direct battle, can't I kill Feng Ping?" Xiao Mu was displeased, thinking who Wang Yuan was suspecting.

"In a direct battle, of course, it's possible to kill, but it may not be so easy." Wang Yuan did not further argue back against Xiao Mu, just habitually questioned again.

"Then, according to Wang Grand Elder, how did I kill Feng Ping?"

Xiao Mu replied back unhappily.

"In my opinion, Xiao Grand Elder either used a sneak attack or special treasure. However, maybe Xiao Grand Elder really is stronger than ordinary mid-stage True Gods, easily killing Feng Ping might also be possible, haha!"

Wang Yuan suddenly burst into laughter, evidently not wanting to create a fierce conflict with Xiao Mu.

"Alright, Old Wang, Xiao Grand Elder's strength far surpasses ours; that's the truth, there's nothing to argue about." Zhu Ke quickly stood up to mediate, worried Xiao Mu and Wang Yuan might get into a conflict.

These two are vital combat forces in the Eastern Desolation, if they clash at this time, that wouldn't be good.

"If Wang Grand Elder doesn't believe my strength, why not find a chance to test it yourself?" Xiao Mu was displeased, as Wang Yuan targeted him not for the first time.

"Xiao Grand Elder, calm down, haha, please calm down. There's no reason for us to doubt your strength, Old Wang simply speaks hastily, so I hope Xiao Grand Elder won't take it to heart."

Zhu Ke noticed Xiao Mu was angry, so he had to stand up once more to comfort him.

"Hehe, hehe!"

Wang Yuan dryly laughed twice, not continuing to say anything, clearly also realized Xiao Mu was furious and didn't want to provoke him further.

Zhu Ke turned his tone, somewhat admiringly saying, "However, back to the point, Xiao Grand Elder's strength is truly astonishing, far beyond typical mid-stage True Gods, even facing late-stage True Gods in battle might not be less impressive."

"Hence, I finally understand why Lady Shenfeng wanted Xiao Grand Elder to support us. With Xiao Grand Elder's assistance, guarding Eastern Desolation will definitely be easier."

"Zhu Grand Elder has praised me too much, my strength is only ordinary."

Xiao Mu, hearing Zhu Ke's compliments, felt quite calm afterward.

Seeing Xiao Mu calming down, Zhu Ke sighed in relief and continued, "However, Xiao Grand Elder's killing of Feng Ping from Heavenly Court does make me worry. I fear that Heavenly Court will launch a significant attack soon. On one hand, they won't be satisfied with their people being killed, a massive attack, beside avenging Feng Ping, can also act as a show of force by killing our people. Next, Xiao Grand Elder's position might be a bit dangerous, undoubtedly being the first target of Heavenly Court. As we continue defending Eastern Desolation, should Heavenly Court arrive, Old Wang and I will immediately assist. Also, Xiao Grand Elder, please be careful; if you encounter strikes from Heavenly Court's strong figures, it's best not to fight alone, Old Wang and I are always ready to support you."

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