Invitation from the Cold Immortal Sect Leader

Hearing Meng Wanyue's words, Xiao Ran's eyes froze for a moment before she smiled and said, "Wanyue, you really have changed. If I didn't know what happened, I would have thought you were possessed by a transmigrator."

After all, given Meng Wanyue's past personality, her emotions would never fluctuate this much.

Even if she suffered a massive grievance, she wouldn't say a word and would just find a place to endure it in silence.

But now, she had changed. She had become like a normal person, having her own joys, sorrows, anger, and happiness.

Following Ye Chen for several years hadn't changed Meng Wanyue in the slightest, yet in the short time she had been with Xu Mu, she had transformed into this.

This was enough to show the difference between Ye Chen and Xu Mu.

"Sister Ran, stop changing the subject. Brother Mu is right in the car. Let's go over there now. As long as you agree, I believe Brother Mu will let you follow him."

Meng Wanyue opened the car door, ready to get out.

"Wanyue, the Dragon King has given the order for us to temporarily withdraw from Jiang City. Obviously, he is very wary of the current Xu Mu."

Xiao Ran grabbed Meng Wanyue's hand. "However, I know him very well. He always seeks revenge for the smallest grievance. It won't be long before he definitely makes a comeback."

"What does that have to do with you?"

Meng Wanyue asked.

"I..."

Xiao Ran had never thought that there would come a day when she would be left speechless by Meng Wanyue's words. "I came to say goodbye to you this time. I am going out to gain experience on my own."

Xu Mu rested his hands behind his head and leaned back against the seat.

This Xiao Ran, in the original plot, was the epitome of loyalty.

She had been saved by Ye Chen in the past, and after that, the two teamed up, carrying out many missions together, helping each other, and going through life and death.

Her experiences with Ye Chen were definitely much more intense than those with Xu Mu.

Xu Mu and Xiao Ran had barely interacted, except for their deep exchange last time.

However, he really did want to take Xiao Ran in. Once she decided to follow him, she would definitely be fiercely loyal.

After Meng Wanyue got out of the car, Xiao Ran drove away without saying another word to Xu Mu.

Xu Mu opened the car door and took the initiative to walk toward Meng Wanyue. "Let's go back."

"Brother Mu, I just don't understand what kind of magic potion Ye Chen gave Sister Ran!"

Meng Wanyue clenched her fists.

"It's fine. I think Xiao Ran will leave Ye Chen sooner or later."

Xu Mu took Meng Wanyue into the car with him, and then he took out his phone and sent a message to Xiao Ran.

Starting the vehicle, he took Meng Wanyue home with him.

Driving on the road, Xiao Ran heard her phone vibrate. She took it out to take a look and suddenly felt a sourness in her nose.

It was a message from Xu Mu.

"Your life doesn't just belong to Ye Chen; I own a share of it too. If you want to die, you must get my permission first."

Seeing this sentence, Xiao Ran rubbed her nose. "This man is actually playing the domineering CEO trope with me."

[Affection +10]

...

Upon returning home, Xu Mu called for Tong Guoguo and Dai Xingluo.

Since it was currently noon anyway, he planned to eat before leaving.

"Brother, what are you going to make for us to eat?"

Dai Xingluo stood at the kitchen door and asked with a smile.

"I'll make some noodles for you. It's fast."

Xu Mu glanced at Dai Xingluo.

After a short while, he brought out four bowls of braised noodles.

"Eat up. I specially made this batch just for you. The broth is stewed with heavenly treasures."

Xu Mu said to the girls.

Dai Xingluo took a gentle sip from the edge of the bowl first, and then her eyes immediately widened. "So rich and delicious!"

[Affection +10]

Tong Guoguo also took a taste and nodded repeatedly. "I can indeed feel a surge of pure energy, but for me right now, it's just a drop in the bucket."

[Affection +10]

Meng Wanyue also took a big bite first, revealing a satisfied expression. "Eating the food made by Brother Mu is simply pure enjoyment."

Xu Mu smiled and started eating as well.

"Brother, did you add extra ingredients to your bowl? Why does it look like you have more than us?"

Dai Xingluo looked at Xu Mu and smiled.

Xu Mu said helplessly, "I just put in more noodles. Otherwise, do you want a bite?"

"Brother is so annoying. I don't want it, it's too dirty."

Dai Xingluo seductively twisted her body and deliberately turned her head away.

"What the hell? Dai Xingluo! You've learned some bad habits lately. Who taught you that?"

Xu Mu glared at Dai Xingluo.

"It was clearly Brother speaking nonsense, yet you blame me."

Dai Xingluo charmingly rolled her eyes at Xu Mu.

"Vixen! Disgusting!"

Meng Wanyue muttered, keeping her head down as she continued to eat her noodles.

"I'm acting coquettishly with my brother. What does that have to do with you?"

Dai Xingluo's face instantly turned cold.

"Alright, just eat your noodles."

Xu Mu waved his hand helplessly.

After eating and drinking their fill, the group sat on the sofa.

Xu Mu took out the map he had obtained this time. After unfolding it, he saw three points marked on the map.

It also had the detailed coordinates of the destinations written on it. With that, there was almost no need to search; having the coordinates meant they could definitely find the locations.

"Since we are in Jiangbei, let's head to the closest one."

Xu Mu pointed to a spot on the map. "This should be Jimo in Qilu. We will depart immediately. We absolutely cannot let anyone else beat us to it."

"Okay."

Tong Guoguo nodded.

"Brother Mu, be careful."

Meng Wanyue said with concern.

"Don't worry, just wait at home. If I need your help, I'll let you know."

Xu Mu patted Meng Wanyue's head.

After bidding farewell to the two of them, Xu Mu piloted a helicopter, taking Tong Guoguo along, and headed straight for Qilu.

This way, they could arrive much faster.

He didn't plan to bring Fu Jinyu along this time, because the location of the second ruin was at the intersection of Sanjin and the Central Plains.

Fu Jinyu's territory was right nearby. It wouldn't be too late to look for her when he explored the second ruin.

...

Yancheng, Xiaoxiang.

Following the address provided by Ding Hong, Xu Ningbing had taken a car to a commercial plaza on the outskirts of the city.

She looked around and found that almost all the shops here sold clothing, and entirely women's clothing at that.

From underwear to down jackets, they had every size and catered to every age group.

Looking at the information on her phone, she quickly found the corresponding shop.

It was a lingerie store, and the proprietress was a woman around thirty years old.

"Welcome..."

"My name is Xu Ningbing. Elder Ding Hong sent me."

She cut straight to the chase, disliking wasting time on trivial matters.

The woman took out her phone, glanced at a photo, and confirmed the match before smiling. "Please follow me."

With that, she led Xu Ningbing toward the warehouse behind the commercial plaza.

Observing her surroundings, Xu Ningbing asked curiously, "Are all these women's clothing stores the property of your sect?"

"That's right. Even a sect needs to make money."

The woman brought Xu Ningbing to the warehouse area. The security guards wearing uniforms here were also all women.

"Senior Sister Liu."

One of the security guards smiled and greeted the woman upon seeing her.

"This is Xu Ningbing. I've already sent a message to the First Elder. She wants you to take Xu Ningbing to see the Sect Master."

After saying this, the woman turned and left.

The security guards looked at Xu Ningbing with a hint of envy. In this recent martial arts tournament, the Cold Immortal Sect had recruited fewer than ten disciples.

Only Xu Ningbing had been specifically singled out by the First Elder. Even though she was a latecomer, her status would definitely be above theirs.

Xu Ningbing furrowed her brows slightly, wondering what kind of person the Sect Master of the Cold Immortal Sect was.

If she did not agree to her condition of being able to return home at any time, Xu Ningbing planned to quit the sect immediately.