Chapter 33: The Bandit Suppression Feast
This bronze fragment looked like it should have been a weapon of some ancient powerhouse in the past, and it seemed to have been left by the Bai family’s ancestors?
So now Bai Ruoxi was able to easily activate the power of this bronze sword after infusing it with spiritual energy… Mu Zhi’an looked at the bronze sword behind Bai Ruoxi that seemed to pierce through heaven and earth, secretly guessing in his heart.
Perhaps sensing that Mu Zhi’an’s gaze was staring straight at her, Bai Ruoxi’s eyes flickered, a trace of shyness flashing in her eyes. She said softly,
“Young Master Mu, why do you keep staring at me?”
Although the aloof girls gave people a strong desire to conquer them, the current Bai Ruoxi, who had added a touch of vulnerability due to her family’s financial difficulties, seemed not bad either…
Mu Zhi’an returned to reality from his previous thoughts and said, “It’s nothing, I was just thinking about the matter in Dragon Head Forest two days later.”
Then, he suddenly changed the topic and asked, “What level of Qi Condensation are you at now?”
“Eighth level of Qi Condensation.” Bai Ruoxi said softly.
Mu Zhi’an was stunned for a moment and subconsciously glanced at the graceful girl.
Bai Ruoxi’s recent experiences had almost made him forget that this young miss of the Bai family was not just a vase. Among her peers, she was also considered a genius.
The demon girl of the Morning Glory Chamber of Commerce, the young miss of the Bai family, and Ye Yu, the former genius of the Ye family. These three people had the most top-notch talent in Tianxuan City.
However, Ye Yu was different from the other two. His cultivation speed was purely due to the Heavenly Dao Aura.
“If the bronze sword is activated, it may be able to heavily injure a Spirit Transformation Realm cultivator who is caught off guard.” Bai Ruoxi added.
Mu Zhi’an nodded slightly.
These days, if you couldn’t kill someone of a higher realm, you wouldn’t even dare to call yourself a genius.
Only geniuses who could kill those of higher realms had true value!
Only Mu Zhi’an was still at the second level of Qi Condensation at this time.
Thinking about it, it was really interesting.
In his impression, the so-called “protagonists” defeated villainous supporting characters whose cultivation was usually a bit higher than the protagonist’s, but not too much higher.
All in all, the realms of the two sides would not differ too greatly, just enough to give the protagonist a chance to slap their face.
“Young Master Mu, are you confident you can defeat Ye Yu?” Bai Ruoxi suddenly asked.
Mu Zhi’an shook his head, “No.”
After he finished speaking, he saw a trace of worry in Bai Ruoxi’s beautiful eyes. He couldn’t help but raise his hand and gently pat the girl’s head.
“Whether I can win against Ye Yu or not is not important.” Mu Zhi’an continued.
From the beginning, Mu Zhi’an’s mind was not on the competition… The real focus was not the competition, but suppressing the bandits.
The win or loss of the competition with Ye Yu was not important at all.
“Can I go to Dragon Head Forest with you that day?” Bai Ruoxi asked again.
Mu Zhi’an nodded, “I was just thinking the same. I may need your help with something then.”
If Bai Ruoxi was only at the Qi Condensation realm, she might not be of much use when “suppressing the bandits”.
But if she could also fight across realms and unleash that bronze sword at that time… Then it would be one of the unexpected trump cards.
Hearing this, Bai Ruoxi shook her head lightly and said, “Young Master Mu, there’s no need to be so polite. Ruoxi has no way to repay your kindness. If there’s anything you need, just say it directly.”
From the night Mu Zhi’an went to see Bai Ruoxi’s father, Bai Ruoxi had already made up her mind to repay Mu Zhi’an’s kindness no matter what the result was.
“I’ll secretly protect you then.” Bai Ruoxi continued.
Once a battle between Spirit Transformation Realm cultivators broke out in Dragon Head Forest, even Wei Mengrou might not be able to take care of Mu Zhi’an all the time.
And at that time, this important task would naturally fall on her shoulders.
Hearing the girl’s sincere words, Mu Zhi’an’s expression became a bit subtle.
Although he knew that Bai Ruoxi meant well, why did it feel a bit strange…
They were clearly the same age, yet the other party actually said she would protect him…
Perhaps feeling a bit uncomfortable under Mu Zhi’an’s stare, Bai Ruoxi lowered her eyes slightly and said softly, “Young Master Mu, say something…”
Mu Zhi’an came back to his senses and smiled, “I’ll trouble you then.”
His tone suddenly changed, “However, there’s no need to specially protect me. There will be other things that need you to do at that time. And this matter can only be completed by you.”
Bai Ruoxi slowly raised her head to look at Mu Zhi’an, her eyes showing a hint of confusion.
Mu Zhi’an stepped forward and leaned close to the girl’s earlobe, whispering something.
That warm breath gently blew on her ear, causing Bai Ruoxi’s crystal-clear earlobe to heat up a bit. Her eyes were even more misty, shining brightly under the sunlight.
It was only after hearing Mu Zhi’an’s words resounding by her ear and a good while later that Bai Ruoxi slowly calmed down. She nodded solemnly,
“I understand… If it really goes as Young Master Mu predicts, I will deliver the final blow then.”
Mu Zhi’an nodded with satisfaction, “I’ll trouble you then.”
As the two were chatting in the courtyard, a maid walked into the courtyard not far away. Seeing the ethereal and cold beauty in a white dress with her face flushed as if drunk, she couldn’t help but hesitate for a moment, suspecting that she might have disturbed the young master.
“Just say what you have to say.” Mu Zhi’an said indifferently.
Only then did the maid react. She said respectfully, “Young Master, a servant from the Morning Glory Chamber of Commerce is outside seeking an audience.”
Why would someone from the Morning Glory Chamber of Commerce come to the Mu family…?
Bai Ruoxi subconsciously looked at Mu Zhi’an.
Mu Zhi’an’s expression remained unchanged. He seemed unsurprised and nodded, “I know, take him to the main hall.”
After the maid left, Bai Ruoxi lowered her voice and said, “Young Master Mu, why would someone from the Morning Glory Chamber of Commerce…?”
The Morning Glory Chamber of Commerce was one of the forces suppressing the Bai family, and now a servant of the Morning Glory Chamber of Commerce had personally come to the door… No wonder Bai Ruoxi was so concerned.
“Don’t worry about it. The enemy of an enemy is a friend. Besides, the funds for suppressing the bandits came from the Morning Glory Chamber of Commerce. They’re here to deliver the money.” Mu Zhi’an smiled.
Merchants valued benefits. The Morning Glory Chamber of Commerce didn’t provide manpower, so naturally they had to provide money.
However, President Huang had actually sent the hundred thousand spirit stones to the Mu family before the black-robed man was dealt with… This surprised Mu Zhi’an a bit.
Going to the main hall, the servant who had been waiting respectfully handed over a storage ring and said, “Young Master Mu.”
Mu Zhi’an took the storage ring and scanned it with his spiritual sense. After confirming the number of spirit stones, he nodded with satisfaction, “You’ve worked hard, you may go.”
The servant did not leave and said cautiously, “Young Master Mu, Miss Feiying said to have me bring her storage ring back…”
“I’ll return the storage ring to Sister Feiying myself later.” Mu Zhi’an said indifferently.
After all, this was something borrowed from someone else. He wasn’t at ease letting an outsider return it.
Hearing this, the servant no longer insisted. He bowed slightly and turned to leave.
Bai Ruoxi beside him had some doubts and said, “Miss Feiying’s storage ring…?”
Mu Zhi’an shook his head and smiled, “Don’t worry about it, it’s just a small matter. Rather than this, let’s go see how Elder Ren’s pill refinement is going first.”
“If nothing unexpected happens, you should be able to bring the pills to see your uncle tonight.”
Then, this bandit suppression feast should officially begin.
