This Matter Is Extraordinary

The figure in the black robe was none other than Chi Ting. He scanned his surroundings and spotted numerous corpses in the distance.

He approached Xian Lingqi and asked calmly, “The White Stone Clan? Did you see two people just now?”

“What people?”

Xian Lingqi’s expression was cold. If the man before him was truly Chi Ting, then in a certain sense, he was the murderer of his father.

“It’s…”

Chi Ting’s throat moved, but he didn’t say the names out loud. “Which clan are you from?”

“Fox Slave.”

Xian Lingqi replied flatly.

“Ah, the Fox Slave Clan? Then I can rest easy. The two people earlier were Xian Ling Cui and Xian Ling Bu.”

As a member of the Nine Li Clan, Chi Ting had little to do with the White Stone Clan.

Still, he knew that the root of the recent internal strife in the White Stone Clan was that the Xian Ling Clan had killed the leader of the Fox Slave Clan.

“I saw two figures in black robes just now. They killed many of our experts.”

Xian Lingqi pointed at the corpses in the distance. “And don’t take me for a fool—those two are already dead.”

“They are dead, but they can still move freely. You should thank me—I killed them for your clan.”

After saying this, Chi Ting continued, “Where did the two black-robed figures go?”

“That way!”

Xian Lingqi suppressed the murderous intent boiling inside him and pointed in a random direction.

It was now clear that Chi Ting was allied with the Lao Jie Clan. And since Xu Mu bore a grudge against Chi Ting, Xu Mu would most likely help him.

Someone so young with that kind of combat strength—there was no need to elaborate on the power behind him. If he was willing to help, the White Stone Clan would surely fall back into the hands of the Xian Ling Clan.

...

Xu Mu and Chen Xuan both took out their watches to check the time.

It was now around 11:40 at night, but the sky here was still bright.

“Let’s just wait half an hour,” Xu Mu said.

He also had the Boundary Fire on him and could leave directly, but it was only twenty minutes—better to wait patiently.

Chen Xuan nodded, glancing at the bodies on the ground. “Do we need to bring these two corpses with us?”

“Let’s bring them. I know an expert from the Nine Li Clan. When I get back, I’ll ask if there’s a way to control the Ghost Parasitic Worms.”

Xu Mu thought of Li Chenshuang, a person so powerful that standing behind her, he could see the outline of lightning radiating from her. As the leader of the Nine Li Clan’s second tribe, she would definitely know about the Ghost Parasitic Worms.

They had only been waiting for less than ten minutes when Zhao Qian’s figure appeared from the opposite side.

When he saw the two corpses beside them, his eyes were filled with disbelief.

He quickly took out the Boundary Fire from his person and opened the barrier before him.

Xu Mu and Chen Xuan rose to their feet, carrying the two bodies as they passed through the barrier and returned to the outside world.

“That’s the White Stone Clan’s leader, Xian Ling Cui.”

Zhao Qian pointed at the corpse Xu Mu was carrying. “I saw this man once when I was on a mission in the inner realm.”

“That’s right, it is Xian Ling Cui. But he died in the White Stone Clan’s internal strife,” Xu Mu said with a smile. “Senior, let’s talk more after we get out of here.”

“Alright.”

Zhao Qian nodded repeatedly. “A few hours ago, we discovered a Realm-Breaking level expert on our side. We’ve killed him, but he still caused a number of casualties among the Cleaners.”

Xu Mu and Chen Xuan exchanged a glance. It was probably the old man they had encountered earlier.

The Boundary Fire in his opponent's hand was taken away by Xu Mu, leaving him unable to return to the Inner Realm. He could only stay there, and was eventually dealt with.

Not long after, the group arrived outside the ruins.

The night sky was dim, with no stars or moon, making it pitch black.

However, the makeshift houses and tents in the distance were lit, pushing back the surrounding darkness.

Xu Mu and Chen Xuan placed the bodies aside and headed into the tent with Zhao Qian.

Wang Pengyan was still sitting there, looking at his phone.

Zhao Qian walked in and sat down, while Xu Mu and Chen Xuan took seats by the edge of the table.

"Xu Mu, let's get straight to the point. Have you figured out the terrain inside this time?"

As Zhao Qian asked this, Wang Pengyan pulled his chair over to join them.

"Although I only explored for a few hours, I gathered a lot of information."

Xu Mu first took out the leather map given to him by Ling Qi and spread it flat on the table in front of them. "This is the terrain map of the entire Inner Realm."

"What? The entire Inner Realm?"

Wang Pengyan looked absolutely stunned. He immediately leaned in to examine the map.

Not just him, but Xu Mu and Chen Xuan also studied it under the light—they hadn't had a chance to look at it properly earlier.

The terrain on the map resembled an irregular hexagon, with several entry-exit points between the Inner and Outer Realms clearly marked.

The divisions between various races were also very clearly written.

For example, the Jiao Clan lived in the western waters, while the land was home to various other races.

Xu Mu then took out his phone and opened a photo he had taken earlier—a map he had obtained from the fox-like slave Asai.

"This is a more detailed map. The exit point on the Inner Realm side is in the territory of the Baishi Clan—this is their internal map."

Zhao Qian and Wang Pengyan both looked at the map, noticing it was indeed very detailed, with some mountain trails clearly marked.

"Xu Mu, you've done an excellent job on this mission. I think the higher-ups will definitely reward you generously."

Zhao Qian took out his phone and photographed both the leather map and the map on Xu Mu's phone. "I'll make a call right now and try to get you some valuable treasures."

"Hold on, sir. I have something important to tell you."

Xu Mu signaled Zhao Qian to sit down and described everything that had happened during this journey.

Especially Ling Qi's proposal to collaborate with Xu Mu.

When Zhao Qian and Wang Pengyan heard this, their faces turned grim—this was a serious matter for them.

"Xu Mu, wait a moment. This is no ordinary affair—we need to discuss it carefully."

Zhao Qian looked at Wang Pengyan. "Pengyan, let's inform the higher-ups immediately and prepare for a meeting."

Wang Pengyan nodded. "You two wait here for a bit."

With that, the two of them went together into a nearby room.

Xu Mu took out his phone, initially thinking of calling Li Shuang, but since it was already past midnight, he decided to send a text first.

If Li Shuang saw the message, she could call him back.

No more than ten seconds after sending it, Xu Mu's phone buzzed.

He glanced at the screen—it was Li Shuang. Answering the call, he asked with a smile, "Still awake at this hour? What are you up to?"

"I'm not like those who have to work or go to school the next day—I can sleep in. I usually don't hit the sack until two or three in the morning."

Li Shuang's lazy voice came through. "Why are you calling so late? Getting lonely and want to chat?"

"I wouldn't call you unless it was something urgent."

Xu Mu stood up, phone in hand, and walked toward a secluded spot in the distance. "I've currently captured two Specter Worms. Do you have any way to make these two Specter Worms obey my command?"