Return to the Outside World

“Who says I can’t fly? Our Baishi Clan has a Heaven-grade technique that allows us to fly.”

Xianling Nan glanced at Xu Mu. “However, I’ll need your help. My technique can’t carry me all the way.”

“That’s simple. As long as you can fly half the distance, I’ll handle the rest.”

Xu Mu looked at Xianling Nan.

“Half the distance should be manageable, especially since I have to carry three people.”

Xianling Nan glanced at those beside her.

“Two people will be enough. Old Chen has a teleportation token. As soon as we reach the gravitational range over there, Old Chen can teleport directly across.”

Xu Mu looked at Chen Xuan.

“Good. That makes things much easier.”

Xianling Nan spread her arms, and white light erupted from her body.

The light transformed into white bows and arrows, which gathered above her head.

Xu Mu was astonished. He remembered that the Baishi Clan possessed many techniques related to bows and arrows.

“You two, hold on to me.”

Xianling Nan glanced at Xu Mu and Ying Weiyang.

Xu Mu and Ying Weiyang each grabbed one of her arms.

Xianling Nan rolled her eyes at Xu Mu. “You’re both holding my arms. How am I supposed to grab the arrow?”

“Oh, you still need to grab it?”

Xu Mu immediately let go, then lowered his head and wrapped his arms around her waist. A faint fragrance entered his nostrils.

He hadn’t expected this woman to smell so good.

Xianling Nan’s body stiffened, but she pretended to remain calm. “Let’s go!”

[Affection +10]

The bow high above suddenly drew back.

With a whoosh, an arrow two fingers wide shot toward the sky.

Xianling Nan raised one hand and caught the arrow.

The arrow carried all three of them into the air.

It moved incredibly fast—at least much faster than Xu Mu could jump. Within a few breaths, they had nearly covered half the distance.

The arrow was fast, but it vanished just as quickly. Before they had time to react, it suddenly transformed into light.

Xu Mu seized the opportunity to grab the other two and used Cloudstep, continuing his ascent.

This time, since they only had to cover half the distance, Xu Mu didn’t even need to use his final burst of power. He easily reached the gravitational range on the other side.

He immediately sent Chen Xuan a telepathic message, and Chen Xuan appeared there as well.

The four of them were all pulled toward the Qingqiu Continent and began falling. At last, they reached the other side.

They didn’t wait there for long. They quickly left the ruins and emerged outside.

After running for nearly another five kilometers, they finally stopped.

Xianling Nan took a deep breath and said to Xu Mu, “Thank you this time. If it weren’t for you, I might still be trapped in there.”

“It was only right. We’re friends, and in any case, you’re now considered a partner of Yanhuang.”

At that point, Xu Mu suddenly asked, “What treasure did you get this time? Was it a technique?”

“What do you mean? Do you want it?”

Xianling Nan countered with a question.

“No. I obtained two Earth-grade techniques this time. If you didn’t get one, I was planning to give you one.”

Xu Mu extended his hand, and two black metal plates appeared in his palm. Symbols were engraved across their surfaces.

[Affection +10]

Xianling Nan felt somewhat embarrassed. She had originally assumed that Xu Mu wanted her technique in return for rescuing her.

“No need. What I obtained was a technique.”

Xianling Nan shook her head.

In truth, what she had obtained was a Heaven-grade technique, but she didn’t dare reveal that.

She was afraid it would be taken from her. Even if Xu Mu wasn’t interested, Chen Xuan might be. The rule for surviving in the Inner Realm was simple: never flaunt your wealth.

She never expected to be so lucky. Hidden among a pile of rotting heavenly treasures had been a Heaven-grade technique.

“Take it. You can never have too many techniques.”

Xu Mu casually took out one of the Earth-grade techniques and handed it to Xianling Nan.

He had already outgrown Earth-grade techniques. In any case, Xianling Nan was the number-one heroine of the tenth-level Destiny, so there was no harm in building a good relationship with her.

[Affection +20]

Xianling Nan stared at the Earth-grade technique in her hands, completely stunned. She hadn’t expected him to actually give it to her instead of merely saying he would.

She had never met anyone like him before. This was an Earth-grade technique!

“All right, we’re leaving first. Be careful on your way back.”

Xu Mu waved to Xianling Nan, then left with Chen Xuan and Ying Weiyang.

Xianling Nan watched Xu Mu’s departing back and let out a soft sigh.

“I really am selfish.”

…

As Xu Mu and Chen Xuan traveled, they discussed their plans and eventually decided to return to the outer world.

Chen Xuan’s mission was complete, after all, and Xu Mu had already established a good relationship with Tushan Rui.

As for Meng Wanyue, Dai Xingluo, and Tong Guoguo, they would leave them alone for now.

Xu Mu planned to return after making a trip outside and then come back to find them.

“Oh, right.”

Xu Mu opened his storage space and handed the short white sword to Chen Xuan. He also took out the few spatial rings.

“You can keep the rings for now. Apart from some materials, there are also a few techniques inside. The highest-grade one is Earth-grade.”

Chen Xuan smiled and waved his hand.

“They’ll be given to the Sanitation Office eventually, so just leave them with me for now.”

Xu Mu put everything back into his storage space.

They hadn’t gone far when night fell.

They weren’t in any hurry, so they rested well for the night.

Keeping track of the time, they arrived in the seawater around noon the next day.

Wei Jingzhi appeared at the barrier right on schedule. He activated Boundary Flame and pulled the three of them into the outer world.

Ying Weiyang stayed close behind Xu Mu, curiously examining everything around her.

“Why is there another person with you now?”

Wei Jingzhi glanced at Ying Weiyang.

“I bought her. She’s lost her memory and is rather pitiful, so I’m letting her stay with me for the time being,” Xu Mu explained.

“Mm. Come out first.”

Wei Jingzhi led them out of the small ruins and into the manor.

Ying Weiyang continued looking around, especially at the buildings, flowers, and trees. Everything was completely different from the Inner Realm.

Suddenly, she spotted a Hongqi car and walked straight over to inspect it. The quality of this beast was similar to the ones Xu Mu had taken out earlier.

Xu Mu and Chen Xuan, meanwhile, followed Wei Jingzhi to the reclining chairs in the courtyard.

“How did the mission go this time?”

Wei Jingzhi looked at the two of them with a smile.

“We’ve already been to the Battlefield of the Gods. The number of treasures inside was terrifying,” Chen Xuan said with a laugh. “But our spatial rings were limited, so we couldn’t carry away much.”

Xu Mu took out the rings and placed them on the table beside him. “There are nearly twenty miscellaneous low-grade techniques, three Earth-grade techniques, and I also obtained one Heaven-grade technique.”

Xu Mu had already made up his mind on the way back. He could give away the Heaven-grade technique without issue, but he intended to keep the divine artifact—the pill furnace—for himself.

Wei Jingzhi picked up the rings and examined their contents one by one. He couldn’t help exclaiming in amazement.

“Good heavens. You two have rendered an enormous service this time. This one mission alone is worth what the others accomplish over several decades.”

“It was just a matter of luck.”

Xu Mu waved his hand with a smile.

“Did you obtain a divine artifact?”

Wei Jingzhi changed the subject. “Whenever a divine artifact appears in the Battlefield of the Gods, there may be two of them. Since the battlefield is a clash between two sides, if only one divine artifact appeared, the war often wouldn’t end in mutual destruction. So, there are usually two.”

Xu Mu was secretly startled. It seemed that the Sanitation Office possessed a divine artifact as well. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have such a clear understanding of the situation.

Chen Xuan was torn over whether he should say it, and he couldn't help turning his gaze toward Xu Mu.