The Gu Ling Sect Behind It All, the Lowly Mu Xinhai
Mu Xin knelt on the ground with utmost respect.
Seeing this, the man in Black Robe smiled contemptuously. He walked Past and sat in Mu Xin's former seat, saying coldly:
"I went to great lengths to improve your qualifications; you haven't forgotten your responsibilities, have you?"
Mu Xin took a deep breath and said again, "Rest assured, sir, I will begin to take care of the matter you entrusted to me as soon as I have secured my position in the Mu Family."
Previously, his Cultivation Level was slightly lower than Mu Hua's, as was his aptitude.
The fact that he was able to surpass Mu Hua and break through to the Middle Stage of Deity Transformation in such a short time was not solely due to stealing the Mu Family's resources; he also relied on the help of the person in front of him.
When they first returned to the Mu Family, they were all severely suppressed by Mu Hua.
Mu Hua, having benefited from most of the Mu Family's rare resources, experienced a much faster increase in strength, breaking through to the Nascent Soul Stage in no time.
They were all in despair, only hoping to perform well and earn a raise from Mu Hua.
Then the person in front of me appeared. He belonged to a force called the Gu Ling Sect. This sect was considered Demonic Cult. They used people to refine pills, which would enhance Cultivation Level and aptitude after consumption.
The Gu Ling Sect is not much different from the Hua Jing Sect of the Jinghong Empire, or rather, all Demonic Cult Hua Jing Sect are similar. The fact that they are called Demonic Cult means that most of their cultivation Cultivation Method are extremely sinister.
With the help of the Gu Ling Sect, Mu Xin not only improved his Cultivation Level and aptitude, but also secretly joined forces with Mu Li Mu Geng to seize the Mu Family's treasures.
Of course, all of this comes at a price.
The price to pay is that the Gu Ling Sect needs to provide one hundred Core Formation stage cultivators every year.
Although a hundred Core Formation stage cultivators are not a small number, they are all currently Nascent Soul Stage cultivators, so capturing a hundred Core Formation stage wouldn't be particularly difficult.
At least compared to becoming the head of the Mu Family, this price is nothing.
Zhao Heng said coldly, "I hope you won't disappoint me. I can bring you to this point, and I can easily destroy it all."
As he spoke, a chilling killing intent emanated from his body, accompanied by a thick, nauseating Blood Qi.
Mu Xin was shaken, his face filled with fear:
"Rest assured, sir, I will hand over the full amount of one hundred Core Formation stage cultivators every year."
Zhao Heng nodded, slowly stood up, and said, "If we don't have a hundred Core Formation stage, three Nascent Soul Realm will suffice."
After saying that, he tore open Void Rift and left.
There are many powerful figures in the Eastern Domain now, including some who like to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path, so the Gu Ling Sect has been having a very difficult time in recent years.
Therefore, they can only cast a wide net, continuously accumulating people like Mu Xin, and then gradually building up their numbers.
One hundred Core Formation stage cultivators may not seem like much, but they are not insignificant either. After refining them into spirit pills, they would all be of some help to him, a Void Refinement stage cultivator.
After ten years of accumulation, there will be one hundred Core Formation stage cultivators.
Moreover, it's not just Mu Xin; they can also raise Gu worms. Once Mu Xin grows up, they can wipe out the Mu Family and refine him into a spiritual pill.
Only after watching Zhao Heng leave did Mu Xin breathe a sigh of relief, feeling as if a great weight had been lifted from his shoulders.
"Just one hundred Core Formation stage cultivators; it can be resolved in a little while."
Inner Court.
In the Courtyard where Mu Xinhai lived, he entered a bedroom.
Looking at the middle-aged woman lying on the bed, his face was filled with pity and anger.
"Mu Xin!"
Mu Xinhai never imagined that all of this was done by Mu Xin. To seize the position of Family Head, Mu Xin was actually capable of going to such lengths.
If such a person were to take charge of the Mu Family in the future, who knows what outrageous things he might do.
They don't even care about the lives of their own kind, let alone outsiders.
Mu Xinhai stepped forward and sat on the edge of the bed, looking at Yang Ru, whose breath grew weaker day by day, his eyes filled with sorrow.
Although he was furious, the situation was beyond his control. Not only could he not resist Mu Xin, but he also had to plead with Mu Xin to let Yang Ru go.
Otherwise, Yang Ru would Certain be dead!
Thinking of this, Mu Xinhai felt a surge of rage.
Hateful!
Just then, a loud shout rang out from outside the Courtyard.
"Madam Zhao Rong has come to visit."
Zhao Rong!?
What is he doing here at this time?
Mu Xinhai frowned, suppressing his anger, then stood up and walked out of the room.
Outside the Courtyard.
Zhao Rong looked down at him, her face full of a cold smile.
Mu Xinhai waved to the Servants, signaling them to leave, before asking, "Fourth Sister-in-law, is something the matter?"
"Fourth Sister-in-law?"
Zhao Rong smiled disdainfully, "Now you know to call me Fourth Sister-in-law?"
Mu Li is older than Mu Xinhai, making him his cousin, so it's perfectly fine for Zhao Rong" sister-in-law".
Mu Xinhai was also capable of taking things in stride; preserving Yang Ru's life was the most important thing now. He forced a smile and said, "Fourth Sister-in-law, you jest. I have offended you greatly in the past, please forgive my past transgressions."
Although it's highly likely that Mu Xin was behind Yang Ru's actions, this despicable act was probably Zhao Rong's idea, with Mu Xin merely carrying out the strategy.
Only she would be so petty, and because of Mu Qingling, Zhao Rong has always held a grudge against them, and will find any opportunity to cause them trouble.
Zhao Rong sneered and took out a Pill: "The Family Head asked me to send these Pill over. Although they can't save Yang Ru's life, they can at least buy some temporary relief."
As she spoke, she grabbed it and swung it in the air.
For Mu Xin, having achieved his goal, there was no need to kill Yang Ru.
However, he also couldn't cure Yang Ru, otherwise he would lose the means to control Mu Xinhai.
Mu Xinhai is at least Nascent Soul Realm, a high-end combatant within the Lineage; we must extract every last drop of value from him.
As long as Yang Ru's life is controlled, Mu Xinhai can be made to obey like a dog.
Mu Xinhai's eyes turned bloodshot as he looked at the Pill in Zhao Rong's hand, and his killing intent surged.
However, he quickly suppressed it. This Pill could only suppress the symptoms, not cure Yang Ru's condition, so even if he killed Zhao Rong, it would be of no use.
Thinking of this, Mu Xinhai forced a stiff smile and said:
Thank you, Fourth Sister-in-law.
Zhao Rong coldly replied, "Why are you thanking me? This Pill was given to you by the Family Head, not me. If you want to thank someone, you should thank the Family Head."
"Yes, yes, thank you, Family Head, thank you Family Head."
Mu Xinhai continued, smiling obsequiously.
"Hahaha!"
Looking at Mu Xinhai, who was groveling like a docile dog, Zhao Rong's face was full of arrogant smiles, and her voice was extremely shrill.
Thinking about the suppression they had suffered over the years, Zhao Rong couldn't help but feel a surge of resentment. He said with a playful tone, "That's not enough. You're being far too insincere."
"Alright, just consider me the Family Head. Kneel twice so I can feel your sincerity, and I'll give you the Pill."