"Master Ling, most of the gang's funds have been collected, totaling more than 320,000 taels."
"In addition, according to your instructions, my subordinates have asked Li Tao to take some of the gang's elites to the Luoyang City territory first."
"This is the news they sent back. It is said that they have initially begun to contact the forces over there, but it seems that no substantial progress has been made."
"Those guys seem to be much more exclusive than us Cloud City."
Ling Estate Inner courtyard.
Three days have passed since the retreat time.
At this time, Ling Yun was lying leisurely on the soft chair, enjoying the shoulder-squeezing service of the little maid, while reaching out to take the thick stack of banknotes handed over by Zhang Mu.
After a brief glance, he put it into Spatial Ring.
"By the way, do you have any information about the materials I asked you to find?" Ling Yun asked casually after opening his mouth to swallow the ice shrimp peeled by the little maid.
"Um... Back to Master Ling, those materials are too rare. I have already ordered the brothers in several surrounding cities to report back as soon as there is any news."
"It's just..." Zhang Mu hesitated, lowering his head in shame.
Seeing his appearance, Ling Yun also roughly understood.
But he didn't blame the other party. After all, these materials were indeed not easy to collect.
Especially Cloud City, this place is really too remote and backward.
It would be a rare thing if we really found it.
"Okay, let's put this matter aside for now."
"When Luoyang City arrives in a few days, let's go look there."
"It's nothing, just go and do your work first." Ling Yun waved his hand, indicating that he could leave.
However, Zhang Mu did not leave. He just stood there, looking like he was hesitant to speak.
Ling Yun glanced up at him and said calmly.
"Why, just say it if you have anything to say. Are you in any trouble?"
Zhang Mu scratched his head when he heard this, "Hey, I really can't hide anything from Master Ling."
Then he asked with some confusion.
"Actually, there's nothing wrong. There's just one thing that my subordinates don't understand. We've been staying well at Cloud City recently, so why do we have to go to Luoyang City?"
"We're not familiar with the place over there, so if we rush over there rashly, I'm afraid..."
Ling Yun naturally knows his thoughts well.
This guy has been at Cloud City for so many years, and now he has finally made some progress, so naturally he is not willing to leave like this.
However, he chose to leave Cloud City, a decision he made after careful consideration.
Apart from anything else, first of all, the supplies here are too scarce.
If I want to practice Spirit Sea Nine Transformations, I definitely can't stay in such a remote place.
Secondly, this world is so vast, and the various customs and customs are even worse than Blue Star.
It's not easy to come here, it would be a pity not to see it everywhere.
The reason why we chose Luoyang City is also very simple.
As an important city, Luoyang City is also an extremely fertile place, and it is only half a day's journey from Kyoto.
The second is the Mystic Realm mentioned by Qin Wei, and the location where it is opened is also near Luoyang City.
Therefore, it is definitely the perfect place to use it as your next destination.
However, Ling Yun didn't say much to Zhang Mu about these reasons.
After thinking for a moment, he spoke.
"I understand what you mean. Since you don't want to leave, I won't force you."
"Okay, I'll give you a choice, that is, you can continue to stay here and develop."
"There is no need to bear any burden, just decide according to your ideas."
Ling Yun is not kidding. Regarding Cloud City, he did not give up, but left a small part of his forces here.
It can also be regarded as a retreat for myself in the future.
For this reason, he has deliberately chosen time in the past few days to have "friendly" discussions with other forces.
As for the overall result, both parties are quite satisfied.
Presumably, the gang can continue to develop even without him taking charge here.
Regarding Ling Yun's proposal, Zhang Mu suddenly fell into a tangle.
On the one hand, it is the visible status and reputation, on the other hand, it is a road full of unknowns.
This choice made it difficult for him to make a decision for a while.
Ling Yun didn't urge him, he squinted his eyes and enjoyed this rare free time, seemingly not caring about his decision at all.
After a long silence, Zhang Mu's hesitant eyes finally became firm again.
He immediately knelt down on one knee and said with a serious face.
"Master Ling, I have decided that I still want to continue to be by your side."
"No matter what the future holds, I will never regret it!"
He had already figured out that everything he had now was brought about by the man in front of him.
After all, his true identity is just a disciple in the Black Tiger Martial Hall, eating and waiting to die.
If it's not Ling Yun, then who can recognize Zhang Mu as Cloud City?
Looking at Zhang Mu kneeling in front of him, a trace of surprise flashed in Ling Yun's eyes.
To be honest, I originally thought this guy would choose to stay, but I didn't expect him to have the courage.
However, Ling Yun is also somewhat satisfied with his decision.
After all, this guy's ability to do things has been quite reliable during this period of time, and he usually doesn't disappoint himself with the things he orders.
If it were anyone else, I would really not be able to adapt to it.
He immediately waved his hand and motioned for him to stand up.
"That's fine, but Cloud City still has to keep a few trustworthy people."
Zhang Mu stood up and nodded in agreement.
"In fact, my subordinates have also considered this."
"From my subordinates' perspective... we might as well just leave it to those guys Xue Liu."
"What they said... that's fine." Ling Yun touched his chin and did not object.
"Then I'll leave it to you to arrange this matter."
The three people Xue Liu can be regarded as the first group of people to follow Zhang Mu, and they are trustworthy in terms of loyalty.
And under his occasional guidance, they have also broken through the Tongyi level.
Although it's not too powerful, in this place like Cloud City, it's barely enough.
Thinking of this, Ling Yun also spoke again.
"By the way, you pick a time to teach them the skills I taught you some time ago."
"I don't want to receive the news that they have been picked."
"In addition, if you encounter good talents in the gang in the future, you can also pass on the skills."
"In this regard, you can control it yourself. There is no need to ask me for instructions again."
The skill he mentioned was naturally a weakened version of Undying Blade Technique.
Although it is only a weakened version, it at least has the power of an intermediate martial arts.
For them, it's just right.
When Zhang Mu heard this, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes, knowing that Ling Yun had one more point of trust in him.
Just when he was about to show his loyalty, a loud noise suddenly sounded outside the courtyard.
Zhang Mu When he heard this, his expression suddenly became a little weird.
Seeing that Ling Yun also looked a little unnatural, he understood the situation and immediately bowed out and resigned.
Ling Yun ignored him, just listening to the noise outside the hospital, and felt a little headache.