Mu Wang City.
Mu Ma, emitting the enticing aroma of "roasted little bird," lay on the bed groaning.
Unbidden tears streamed from the corners of his mouth.
Uh...
Alright, Mu Ma was actually hungry from the smell of "roasted little bird" emanating from himself.
So hungry! So hungry!
Bang!
The door was pushed open.
Several figures, arrogant and domineering, barged in as if no one else was present.
The "Yi Jun" guarding nearby trembled like frightened quails, not daring to stop the intruders.
Upon recognizing the figures, Mu Ma dared not delay. He quickly wiped away the tears from his mouth, struggled to get out of bed, and bowed to them.
"Lord Li!"
The middle-aged cultivator addressed as "Lord Li" exuded an immensely powerful true essence fluctuation. He was a "Nascent Soul cultivator"!
The Commander of Heze Heavy Town—Li Dian!
However, Li Dian at this moment bore no resemblance to a powerful figure. He wore a fawning smile, accompanying three other middle-aged cultivators.
The true essence fluctuations emanating from these three were even more terrifying than Li Dian's, indicating they were "Nascent Soul cultivators" superior to him!
The small "Mu Wang City" suddenly harbored four "Nascent Soul cultivators."
How could this not instill fear and trembling in everyone?
Mu Ma endured the sharp pain, standing with his legs spread apart in a "figure eight" stance.
There was no other way. It hurt too much!
Li Dian glanced at Mu Ma with a hint of confusion and then sniffed the air filled with the enticing aroma of "roasted little bird."
"Were you hiding in here eating barbecue?"
Mu Ma felt like crying but had no tears.
You're eating barbecue, and so is your whole family!
I was struck by lightning, twice!
Some "undying old geezer" must have made a rash vow, and it ended up striking me.
Achoo!
"Prince Mu" suddenly sneezed loudly.
Behind him, "Liu Xiuer" shot a hawk-like gaze.
"Old Mu, what's wrong?"
Whoosh!
"Prince Mu's" back was once again drenched in cold sweat.
The pressure "Liu Xiuer" exerted was overwhelming.
"Prince Mu" felt as if his entire being was being seen through, including the plan he had with the "mysterious forces."
Yet, for some reason, "Liu Xiuer" was still willing to accompany him to "Mu Wang City."
Heading into the tiger's den willingly, knowing the danger?
Even though everything was proceeding according to the "mysterious forces'" plan, "Prince Mu" felt no joy or comfort. Instead, he grew increasingly panicked.
He had a strong premonition that something was about to happen!
He even had the urge to call off the operation, to stop "Liu Xiuer" from going to "Mu Wang City."
Alas, the arrow was already on the bowstring, and there was no turning back. "Prince Mu" could no longer halt the proceedings.
Achoo!
Achoo!
He sneezed twice more in quick succession.
Damn it, who's badmouthing me behind my back?
"Prince Mu" rubbed his nose.
He hadn't offended anyone recently, well... that "will never have children" curse didn't count, and tricking his own son wasn't exactly harming others...
To gain "Liu Xiuer's" trust and absolve himself of guilt, "Prince Mu" had twice uttered the dreaded vow of "eternal celibacy."
He himself remained unharmed, but it had brought immense suffering to an unfortunate soul, who wished to remain anonymous, a victim of "roasted little bird"...
"Prince Mu" cautiously offered a fawning smile to "Liu Xiuer."
"My Lord Husband, I am fine. Perhaps I caught a chill!"
A "Golden Core cultivator" catching a chill and sneezing?
Could it be any more ridiculous?
"Prince Mu" truly had a silver tongue!
"Liu Xiuer" snorted inwardly.
He had absolutely no trust in "Prince Mu."
He even suspected that "Prince Mu" might have defected to the imperial court, and the current "Mu Wang Mansion" was a dragon's den, waiting for him to fall into a trap.
But for some inexplicable reason, "Liu Xiuer" felt a strong compulsion guiding him towards "Mu Wang City."
When "Liu Xiuer" encountered such inexplicable matters, he had only one explanation for himself.
Master!
It must be his wise, great, all-knowing, and all-powerful Master guiding him.
Yes, it had to be!
Master is light, Master is electricity, Master is the one and only legend!
Master is warmth, Master is wind, Master is April days on Earth!
...
Therefore, it must be Master guiding him!
Rumble!
A low thunderclap echoed in the sky, as if the heavens were roaring...
Within a certain mountain cave.
A certain senior.
Was startled!
I didn't do anything, did I... well, I was just trying to get a closer look at Goddess Su bathing, it hadn't even started yet, and besides, it was Goddess Su's fiancé Wang Dong's request, I was just doing a good deed!
...
Mu Wang City.
Mu Ma wanted to explain the reason for the "roasted little bird" aroma, but Li Dian and the others simply didn't care.
Li Dian waved his hand, dismissing Mu Ma as if he were a mere subordinate.
"Alright, you go and stand guard outside. I have important matters to discuss with the three Heavenly Masters!"
Upon hearing this, Mu Ma was almost furious.
Hey, hey, hey, you imperial lackeys, please get your facts straight!
What place is this? Mu Wang City!
Who am I? The young prince of Mu Wang City, Mu Ma!
My father is not here, so I am in charge of the entire Mu Wang City!
Therefore, if anyone is to leave, it should be you!
Besides, are your eyes blind? Don't you see that I am severely injured and have difficulty moving?
With a place as vast as Mu Wang City, where would you possibly go to discuss matters, you have to come to my place?
Damn it!
This is too much!
...
Mu Ma furiously ranted in his mind, but when he actually spoke, it was, "Yes, I'll go out now!"
Yes, he was that obedient and filial, practically wishing he could call Li Dian and the others "dad."
With his legs spread in a "figure eight" stance, Mu Ma swayed as he walked out, looking like a comical duck.
Seeing his demeanor, a "pale grey-faced Nascent Soul cultivator" beside Li Dian couldn't help but mock him.
"This is the leader of the Yi Jun? Hmph! He doesn't look very bright! He can't even walk properly!"
Mu Ma almost fell to the ground upon hearing this.
You can't walk properly, and neither can your whole family!
This is "egg pain," I have a mobility impairment!
At this moment, a second "light grey-faced Nascent Soul cultivator" chimed in with a laugh.
"I think this kid probably has a hidden ailment. The way he walks is just like the young eunuchs in our palace!"
The third "dark grey-faced Nascent Soul cultivator" also joined in the mockery.
"Li Dian, what's wrong with you? You can't even handle such a trashy faction, and you need us from the Imperial Astronomical Bureau to help!"
These three "Nascent Soul cultivators" were truly arrogant. They not only mocked Mu Ma but also took a jab at Li Dian.
Mu Ma inwardly sneered.
Hmph!
You are finished!
Li Dian, the Commander of Heze Heavy Town, holds significant power and has a violent temper. He will not let this matter rest.
And then...