Hold on for Half an Hour

Xu Mu had just followed a few steps when he turned back again.

He thought the best way to deal with people from the Eternal Life Research Institute was still to inform the Cleaners.

Taking out his phone for a glance, he found there was no signal in this ruin, so he immediately ran out.

Arriving at the exit, he promptly called Jiang Huihui.

Within just a few seconds, Jiang Huihui's voice came through, "What's up, Xu Mu?"

"Do you know Jia Feng from the Eternal Life Research Institute?"

Xu Mu inquired.

"Of course I know him! Last time during my martial arts competition for marriage, that bastard uncle of mine wanted to save him!"

Jiang Huihui said on the other end, "After discussion by the Sanitation Department, they still chose to release him in exchange for the antidote. The Sanitation Department has its own divine doctors, but facing this new type of toxin, they need time to analyze it. Time waits for no one."

"This Jia Feng is currently in Reckless Mountain, with a grandmaster-level expert protecting him."

Xu Mu asked with a smile, "Did you guys get the antidote?"

"We got it!"

Jiang Huihui said excitedly, "Great! Since we know where he is, I'll notify the Sanitation Department right away and have experts rush over to capture him again!"

"How long will it take to get there?" Xu Mu asked.

"Cleaners are spread across the entire Dragon Kingdom. Except for those few sparsely populated provinces, under normal circumstances, they can reach any location within half an hour."

Jiang Huihui said over the phone, "You try to stall him."

"Okay."

After saying that, Xu Mu hung up and headed back inside.

...

"Fang Kui!"

Chen Xuan had already arrived outside the barrier of the exchange's formation.

"It's you! What are you doing here?"

Seeing Chen Xuan, Fang Kui was visibly startled, then asked coldly.

"Your grandfather and my master are on very good terms. I definitely wouldn't stand by and watch you die. I'll help you."

Chen Xuan walked up to Fang Kui and said calmly.

"I'm not dead yet, I don't need your help!"

Fang Kui snorted lightly, then turned her face away.

"Damn it! Who the hell are you? Can't you see I'm handling business here?"

Jia Feng looked at Chen Xuan, who was carrying a urea woven bag, "Get the hell out!"

"Master Jia, we're all on the same side."

Xu Mu walked over from a distance with a smile. He used his Divine Eye to take a look.

Name: Jia Feng

Identity: Grandson of the Eternal Life Research Institute's Discipline Department Head

Favorability: -2

Fate Level: 2 (Max Level 10)

So he's the grandson of the Discipline Department Head of the Eternal Life Research Institute.

No wonder Jiang Mingzhuo specifically led people into dangerous territory to rescue him.

The Discipline Department belongs to the Eternal Life Research Institute and is specifically responsible for combat. Since his grandfather is the head,

his strength within the Eternal Life Research Institute must rank at least in the top three. He's an absolute big shot.

"And what are you?"

Jia Feng looked at Xu Mu and shouted coldly.

"I'm one of Mr. Jiang Mingzhuo's people."

Xu Mu walked over with a smile.

"Mr. Jiang's person? Then you're practically one of my people. Mr. Jiang knew I was captured and risked himself to save me against my grandfather's wishes. He's my benefactor."

Upon hearing Jiang Mingzhuo's name, Jia Feng immediately lowered his guard towards Xu Mu.

Xu Mu also narrowed his eyes slightly. Jiang Mingzhuo saving him privately wasn't on his grandfather's orders.

Could it be that these two have a very good relationship? Or is there another purpose?

Inside the formation, Tantai Quan smiled as she took a puff from her pipe, quietly watching Xu Mu's performance.

"What does Master Jia plan to do this time?"

Xu Mu asked with a smile.

In his mind, he was thinking of a plan. Stalling him for half an hour wouldn't be easy.

Jia Feng put his arm around Xu Mu's shoulder and said with a smile, "See that woman? What do you think of her?"

His gaze now fell on Tantai Quan.

"Master Jia, Mr. Jiang once taught me painting and calligraphy."

Xu Mu glanced at Tantai Quan and said.

"What are you bringing that up for?"

Jia Feng naturally also knew that Jiang Mingzhuo's painting skills were excellent; his grandfather liked them very much.

"I just mean to say, I have a deep understanding of brushes."

Xu Mu looked at Tantai Quan and whispered, "That kind of brush, even after copying a whole page, the ink wouldn't dry."

"What nonsense..."

Jia Feng started to say, then revealed a lecherous smile, "Goodness, you're quite the talent, kid. As expected of Mr. Jiang's person, so cultured."

[Favorability -5]

[Favorability -5]

After Xu Mu finished saying this, both Tantai Quan and Fang Kui's heads displayed a decrease in favorability.

Fang Kui's eyes were icy cold. This Xu Mu was truly a scoundrel. Who would have thought he was such a cowardly, bootlicking sycophant.

She had even considered taking him to Kunlun Mountain before. Good thing he didn't agree.

Tantai Quan also frowned slightly. How dare this Xu Mu speak of her like that? He's getting too bold.

Did he really think that just because he's an alchemist, she had to accommodate him in everything?

"Young Master, we shouldn't expose ourselves for too long!"

One of the black-robed men walked up to Jia Feng and said in a low voice.

"Right, I almost forgot about the time."

Jia Feng then pointed at the old man in the suit over there, "I'll give you one last thirty seconds. If you don't hand over Tantai Quan to me, I'll wipe this place out."

"Master Jia, don't be hasty. I trade here in Reckless Mountain often and am quite familiar with her. Let me go talk to her for you."

Xu Mu gave Jia Feng a reassuring look.

Hearing this, Jia Feng nodded emphatically.

Forcing Tantai Quan away was completely inferior to having Tantai Quan leave with him willingly.

If she's willing, she might even cooperate when... doing things.

"Young Master, Lord Jia said..."

"Shut up! It's fine if we're a little late. This time, I must take her back with me!"

Jia Feng shouted coldly.

He had come out from the Eternal Life Research Institute for leisure and inadvertently came across Reckless Mountain.

When he saw Tantai Quan here, he was instantly captivated.

This person was truly too beautiful. Every gesture and movement was full of allure.

After being released this time, he made a call to his grandfather and then rushed over here without stopping.

He wanted to forcibly take her back to the institute.

Xu Mu now walked up to the formation barrier and said to Tantai Quan, "I say, Sister Quan, one must know when to yield. You wouldn't want everyone here to lose their lives because of you, would you?"

As he spoke, Xu Mu winked at Tantai Quan.

Because he was currently facing away from Jia Feng and the others, he used lip-reading along with hand gestures.

He told Tantai Quan they only needed half an hour.

Seeing this, Tantai Quan couldn't help but be taken aback. Could it be that this Xu Mu had other intentions?

"Hmph! The lives of these people can't threaten me."

Tantai Quan snorted coldly.

"I know you're saying that on purpose. You actually care a lot."

Xu Mu paused and said, "We've traded so many times, you should know I don't lie. Master Jia's only flaw is that he's too good to women. As long as you follow Master Jia, your cultivation level will definitely break through."

Hearing this, Jia Feng immediately walked over with a smile, "That's right. Whatever rare treasures you need, I'll be responsible for getting them for you."

"Really?"

Tantai Quan suddenly asked.

Seeing a turn of events, Jia Feng nodded repeatedly, "Of course!"

Tantai Quan glanced at the fingers Xu Mu was gesturing with, then looked at Jia Feng, "Swear it."

"I swear, from now on, whatever rare treasures you need, I'll be responsible for getting them for you!"

Jia Feng didn't even think before swearing. If oaths actually worked, he would have died countless times already.

"Fine, then I'll go pack my things."

After speaking, Dantai Quan turned and walked towards the interior of the exchange.

"Young Master, he might be going to notify the cleaners."

A black-robed elder said as he hurried over.