My Nickname is Matchmaker

Xu Mu was well prepared. He was afraid of encountering top-tier experts whom he couldn't escape from and having his spatial ring snatched away.

Therefore, all his treasures, as well as the spatial ring filled with spirit stones, were safely stored in his storage space.

As for the one on his hand, it only contained some clothes, a black robe, and daily necessities like mineral water and instant noodles.

Xu Mu took the initiative to take off the spatial ring and handed it to Shao Tian.

Shao Tian took the ring and examined it, finding that it was indeed just a pile of junk inside.

Furthermore, since this person was only at the Grandmaster realm, it was impossible for him to have broken into the cave.

"How did you get in here?"

Shao Tian tossed the ring back to Xu Mu.

Xu Mu caught the ring and put it back on his finger. "Earlier, a man with a weapon blasted a hole in the giant tree, and I secretly followed him in."

Swish!

Shao Tian suddenly closed in on Xu Mu, grabbing his shoulder with one hand.

Following that, several formation lines roamed all over Xu Mu's body.

Xu Mu's heart skipped a beat. A level-five formation, the Exploration Formation.

It could detect all formation-type items on a person's body. He didn't expect this man to be capable of using formations as well; he was fearsome indeed.

He knew what it was, but he pretended to be completely clueless. "Senior, what did you do to me?"

"I was checking to see if you had any other spatial rings hidden on you. I've encountered quite a few people; some wear their spatial rings as necklaces, and others even hide them on their little brothers."

Shao Tian said indifferently, "You're not bad. You really didn't lie."

"Damn! It seems I'm still too innocent."

Xu Mu sighed inwardly. He had never thought of hiding it in that place before.

However, thinking about it carefully, a ring could indeed be worn there, and it would be very safe. What normal person would search there?

Just then, two more people hurried over from a distance. They both had black hair and golden eyes.

Obviously, they were from the White Stone Tribe.

"Commander!"

The two men came before Shao Tian and respectfully lowered their heads. "We couldn't find him."

"Lock him up first!"

Shao Tian pointed at Xu Mu, then immediately headed for the cave in the distance. The moment he stepped inside, he flew into a rage.

So many spirit stones, all swept completely clean.

Xu Mu was escorted away by the two men.

Both of them were in the early Mortal Shedding realm. In Shao Tian's eyes, escorting Xu Mu would naturally be a piece of cake for them.

Xu Mu had countless ways to escape from their grasp, but he intended to go deep behind enemy lines to thoroughly investigate this White Stone Tribe.

Another reason he didn't flee was Wu Tian.

Perhaps Wu Tian could obtain an opportunity here, and Xu Mu certainly couldn't just hand it over to him.

Under the guidance of the two men, Xu Mu arrived inside the palace on the mountain peak.

The basement inside the palace.

Before Xu Mu even reached the place, his perception had already seen the situation inside.

Many people were locked up here, and the cages used to hold them were all formed from vines.

These cages were arranged in two rows. The cells were individual, with each cell holding only one person.

However, these cells were closely packed together. Through the gaps in the vines, one could reach an arm into the adjacent cell.

Stepping deep underground, a middle-aged man walked over with a smile.

Xu Mu observed the man's appearance. He had a square face and the aura of a military general. He was precisely the man in the theatrical costume from the auction stage earlier.

"The Commander said to lock him up first."

One of the Mortal Shedding realm men spoke.

The square-faced man nodded slightly and pressed one hand against the ground. Vines rose from all around, trapping Xu Mu inside as well.

Xu Mu looked at the cell next to his, and inside was none other than Xianling Nan.

However, at this moment, her face was as pale as paper, and there were quite a few bloodstains at the corners of her mouth and under her nose. Clearly, she had been taught another lesson.

She leaned weakly against the vines, staring at everyone present with eyes like a wild beast.

"Sister Nan, what a coincidence."

Xu Mu stood at the edge of his cell and looked through the gaps in the vines at Xianling Nan, who was sitting on the ground.

Hearing the voice, Xianling Nan finally noticed that the person brought in was Xu Mu.

"Where are they?"

Xianling Nan asked in a low voice.

"They escaped, but I'm not sure if they can get away safely."

Xu Mu waited until the square-faced middle-aged man left before speaking.

"Forget it, I can't be bothered to care anymore. We're all going to die anyway."

Xianling Nan's face showed signs of utter defeat. Suddenly, her expression froze. "Do you have a way to get me out of here?"

"I do, but I don't trust you anymore."

Xu Mu smiled and spread his hands. "Earlier, when we ran into that Shao Tian, you turned around and ran without even saying a word of concern. I don't like making friends with people like you."

Xianling Nan looked at Xu Mu's expression. "You really do have a way out. You've clearly been captured, yet you're not nervous at all."

"Of course. Our Righteous Evil Sect is incredibly powerful. My master is at the fifth tier of the World Breaking realm. If he knows I've been captured, he'll definitely come to save me."

Xu Mu felt extremely conflicted inwardly about the woman in front of him.

As a cautious person, rationally, he definitely wouldn't want to interact with someone like her.

But as it happened, her Destiny Level was level ten, which was the standard for a prime female lead.

If she were allowed to interact with Wu Tian, the consequences would be severe.

Because of this, Xu Mu had no choice but to establish a connection with this woman.

"What? Your sect has an expert at the fifth tier of the World Breaking realm?"

Hearing this, Xianling Nan's body trembled violently. She then dragged her injured body over to Xu Mu.

"He's just my master. Our patriarch is even stronger."

Xu Mu looked at Xianling Nan. "Of course, when they come to save me, I definitely won't take you with me."

"Why? Just because I didn't care about you guys earlier?"

Xianling Nan's eyes gradually narrowed.

"Exactly. From these small matters, one can see what kind of person you are."

Xu Mu nodded. "Why do I treat Sister Empress so well? Because in times of crisis, she truly dares to risk her life to save me."

"Xu Mu! Don't you want the treasures here anymore?"

Xianling Nan's voice gradually deepened.

"I just went to that cave earlier, and the spirit stones have already been cleared out. If you can provide other treasures, I might consider saving you."

Xu Mu said with a smile, "Of course, I want all the treasures in exchange for your life. I won't share any with you."

"You really are an interesting person."

Xianling Nan's heterochromatic eyes suddenly curved into crescents. "But is it really good to be so petty? If you were a bit more generous, I might even like you. Just as you said before, you saved me because I'm pretty."

"I don't need you to like me. I admit you have quite the background, but you're still far behind my Sister Empress."

Xu Mu looked Xianling Nan up and down. "Of course, since my nickname is the Matchmaker, if you're willing to let me play matchmaker for those two things of yours, I can give you a ten percent cut."

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Of course, Xianling Nan knew what Xu Mu wanted to play matchmaker for.

She revealed a brilliant smile. "Wait until you get me out of here and find the treasures, then I'll consider what you said."

"No way. As the Matchmaker, I can't bear to see them separated. You must let me bring them together before I save you."

Xu Mu said with absolute certainty.