Devour Them Whole and Wipe One's Mouth Clean

After hearing this, Zhuge Muyu's face showed an expression of immense relief. He immediately cupped his hands and said,

"Your Excellency, as long as you can help Mu Yu escape this sea of misery, I would be willing to remain by your side forever."

After giving it some thought, Yunxi said,

"Since that is the case, we must make proper plans. I cannot very well force a purchase or sale. Your Tower Lord has some skill, after all."

Seeing that there was hope, Zhuge Muyu immediately said,

"Mu Yu will follow all of Your Excellency's instructions."

Yunxi stroked Lili's head and pondered for a while before saying,

"Rest and recover in the room for now. I will seek out a friend to discuss this with and ask her to lend me a hand."

"Yes. Mu Yu will await Your Excellency's good news."

Yunxi did not delay. With a sweep of her sleeve, she cast down a barrier and trapped Zhuge Muyu within it before vanishing from the courtyard.

Only after Yunxi left did Zhuge Muyu inspect the small courtyard. Then he began playing his flute, quietly waiting for Yunxi's return.

Yunxi had already gone to Bing Li's territory. The shop was much tidier this time, having been carefully put in order. Bing Li sat in a rocking chair behind the counter, reading a booklet. When Yunxi entered, she raised her head and said with a smile,

"A distinguished guest graces my door. Did things go smoothly?"

Yunxi nodded.

"Come. I have something to discuss with you."

One look at Yunxi's expression told Bing Li that this was serious business. She immediately closed the shop and went to her back courtyard.

Yunxi briefly recounted how she had gone to Ascending Cloud Tower to exchange for Zhuge Muyu, then looked at Bing