Secret Dealings: The Dormitory Survival Game Wasn't Just About Fighting and Killing
The sky was dark over the Grave Pasture.
On a Meadow shrouded in grayish-white mist, as the Black-robed Evil Monk walked by, the mist automatically parted to the sides, revealing a stone path.
He walked along the stone path, the tombstones on both sides appearing and disappearing in the mist.
These are the residences of some rulers, who guard the central royal court.
Some Shepherded Soul emerged from the tombstones, gazing at the Black-robed Evil Monk from afar without making a statement.
Everyone had grown accustomed to this seemingly supernaturally intelligent monk visiting Xu Lang.
Most of the Shepherded Soul are warriors, and when there is no war, they can only stay idle, either training and deploying troops or training with other legions. These are their few activities.
In the Grave Pasture, there is no monetary system, no commercial system, it is very primitive.
The Black-robed Evil Monk wore a tattered black robe with the collar open, revealing his thin, bony chest. His head was bald except for a short, almost invisible stubble. His appearance was quite ordinary.
Every time Xu Lang saw him, he would marvel at how low the charm of this Transcendent being was.
The so-called royal court was just an open space shrouded in gray mist, with a throne on the Meadow and two rows of cushion-like seats below it.
At this moment, Xu Lang was already seated on the throne. After bowing, the Black-robed Evil Monk sat in his usual seat.
Xu Lang recounted Chen Mu's story.
The NPC, Purple Tenuity Star Fate Pattern, Elder of the Extreme Yang Hall, and Star Dormitory may know his identity. They want this person but cannot arouse suspicion from Star Dormitory.
The Black-robed Evil Monk's eyes gleamed as he listened intently.
Titan Building.
Someone went to find Chen Mu, but was stopped by an employee who was responsible for Chen Mu's daily life and information transmission, essentially acting as his personal secretary.
Why doesn't Chen Mu go to the Mad King Building?
"Lord Li Hao, Elder Chen Mu is currently at a crucial juncture in his closed-door breakthrough... I have already reported the specific reasons to my superiors."
"Why is he in seclusion every day, always at a critical juncture? Does he have such a high level of cultivation that he needs to break through?"
"Um... I don't know either, that's what Elder Chen Mu told me."
"I think he just doesn't want to contribute to the Star Dormitory!"
Xu Ming looked at the employee in front of him with a displeased expression.
"No, Lord Chen Mu isn't that kind of person!" the employee quickly protested.
"Hmph, you're even speaking up for him? You two seem to have a good relationship!" Xu Ming sneered, then suddenly grabbed the employee by the collar.
Immediately, he pretended to throw the employee aside and forced his way into the room where Chen Mu was.
Chen Mu possessed exceptional strength, which is why he was valued by the Star Titan and kept in the Star Dormitory, where he was given a room.
Xu Ming was no ordinary person; he was one of the tenants of the Star Dormitory.
He was able to come here on business because he was entrusted by the Skyreach Dormitory.
Chen Mu had an old grudge against a level 50 NPC in the Mad King Building, and that NPC had become friends with a manager of the Skyreach Dormitory while he was an exchange student.
It's estimated that they sent a lot of nice things or made some promises.
Finally, the people from Skyreach Dormitory stepped in and used their connections to get to him.
Sending Chen Mu to the Mad King Building this time was to settle old scores.
After Chen Mu died, he expected to be punished, but the benefits he received privately could completely offset this punishment.
The benefits were so great that he was somewhat surprised.
Did this Chen Mu perhaps wipe out someone's entire family?
"Stop!"
Just then, a deep shout came, and Chen Mu walked out of the room, his face indifferent, looking at Xu Ming with slight dissatisfaction.
Upon seeing Chen Mu, Xu Ming's brow twitched for some reason.
He felt that Chen Mu was very different from the last time he saw him...
These NPCs are progressing really fast.
Gritting his teeth, Xu Ming felt a pang of jealousy. He used his player privileges to investigate Chen Mu and was relieved to find that the latter hadn't mutated much.
"Chen Mu, if you don't go to the Mad King Building Mad King Building, they're very unhappy. Several players want to learn the martial arts of your Extreme Yang Hall," Xu Ming said, releasing the employee.
"I told you, I'm in seclusion."
"Are you the only one going into seclusion? All the other martial artists are contributing to the Star Dormitory, why shouldn't you be the only one not contributing?"
Chen Mu's eyes suddenly turned cold, his pupils widened slightly, and a faint, almost imperceptible purple light flashed across his fingers.
Xu Ming took a step back under Chen Mu's gaze, then, feeling embarrassed, took another half step forward, raising his voice slightly:
What are you glaring at? Do you think I wanted to come here?
"People from the Mad King Building are already asking about Skyreach Dormitory!"
"The Mad King Building and the Titan Building are currently collaborating; it's their honeymoon period. Don't ruin our friendship!"
Chen Mu pulled his fingers, which were hidden in his sleeves, inward an inch and said, "I reported this to my superiors before I went into seclusion."
Xu Ming laughed angrily, "That was before. Now that others have come knocking on our door, it doesn't count!"
We've got all the benefits; we have to get Chen Mu out of here today.
Chen Mu didn't reply, but frowned in thought.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Xu Ming felt more confident, but his tone softened as he said, "Just go to the Mad King Building, take in a few disciples, and trigger the teaching system a few more times. It won't take much time."
"Who sent you?" Chen Mu suddenly asked.
Xu Ming felt his heart skip a beat.
These martial arts characters are truly cunning. The martial arts world isn't just about fighting and killing; it's about human relationships and social interactions. The world of high-level martial arts seems to place even more emphasis on psychological warfare, as it involves causal deductions, past lives, and so on.
"It was arranged by higher-ups." Xu Ming didn't mention Skyreach Dormitory: "The Mad King Building is pressing hard, so they sent me to inquire about the situation. You should know this isn't deliberately targeting you. Almost everyone went; those who didn't are genuinely in 'seclusion'... You've already used 'seclusion' as an excuse to shirk missions several times."
Chen Mu frowned again.
He wasn't making excuses; he genuinely made breakthroughs every day.
Seeing that Chen Mu remained silent, Xu Ming took another step forward and said:
"Elder Chen Mu, I didn't come here to argue with you."
"No matter what, you must go today. Mad King Building is an important ally of ours!"
"Going there, even if it's just a formality, will save face for Mad King Building and improve Star Dormitory's reputation."
"If you don't go, Mad King Building keeps urging me, and the higher-ups keep pressuring me... I, Xu Ming, am not a pushover!"
As he spoke, Chen Mu gritted his teeth, sounding somewhat aggrieved.
"I can go, but I have three conditions." Chen Mu sighed, feeling helpless in a foreign land, and spoke up.
"Go on," Xu Ming said, his eyes lighting up, but inwardly he was cursing.
Three conditions!
Why the hell are there so many problems?
Chen Mu stared at Xu Ming and held up three fingers:
"First, you must come with me. I guarantee Mad King Building won't make things difficult for me."
"Secondly, my visit to the Mad King Building represents the Extreme Yang Hall, so we must observe proper etiquette there."
"Third, you cannot be like that Sword Saint Pei, working indefinitely. At most, you can work for half an hour or recruit a maximum of ten people into my Extreme Yang Hall. Our founder has a rule that disciples must be upright individuals."
"Alright, I'll leave the conditions to Mad King Building and let them find the people themselves." Xu Ming nodded in agreement. "And I'll go with you and make sure you come back safely."
Although he knew Chen Mu was likely doomed this time, Xu Ming still made a solemn promise.
For players, their words are practically worthless unless they're big shots like Titans or Floor Leader; otherwise, their reputation is practically zero.
"Now you can go and have Mad King Building make the arrangements. I still need to go into seclusion for a while longer, not too long, about half an hour in your time unit," Chen Mu said calmly.
Xu Ming frowned, then nodded in agreement.