If you couldn't understand Mu Zhaorong's overly exaggerated acting skills before...
At this moment, Mu Fusheng can be considered a victim who can fully empathize with the situation.
Upon hearing the name uttered by the other party, Mu Fusheng felt as if alarm bells were ringing in his ears, and his millennia-old Qi Nourishing nearly caused him to lose his composure.
He used all his strength to steady his expression, but his voice was still slightly hoarse:
"So it's General Ye. We were blind to his greatness."
How could it be him! How could it be him!
Mu Fusheng was completely baffled by the situation and subconsciously suspected that the two just happened to share the same name.
But whether it's Mu Zhaorong's reaction just now, or the slight saintly aura emanating from her now, it all matches the person in the intelligence report to an alarming degree!
"..."
Mu Zhaorong, standing to the side, was breathing rapidly, her eyes filled with disbelief!
She looked at the culprit who had caused her clone's demise, and only one thought occupied her mind—
How dare you!
This is no longer Supreme Pure Divine Continent, but the territory of the mighty Dasheng, and the Taicang Mu Family made their fortune!
The hard work left behind by countless predecessors is all here. It is no exaggeration to say that even if Prefect Lin Huaijin came in person, he would not be able to sweep through the entire Taicang Mu Family single-handedly. On the contrary, he would most likely suffer a great loss!
However, the other party did arrive, and they even had a Retainer General as a life-saving measure.
How could that old man Lin Huaijin entrust such an important identity to an unknown native who had just run away from a poor, remote area!
Mu Zhaorong was roaring inwardly, her sharp nails digging deep into her flesh with tremendous force, drawing blood.
"General Ye, this way please."
Fortunately, Mu Fusheng had not completely lost his mind. As the experienced Family Head, he quickly regained his composure. Although his mind was still a mess, he at least knew what he should do now.
He slightly stepped aside, clearing a meticulously paved Great Dao for guests, leading all the way to the enormous banquet hall deep within the Mu family's residence.
The dozens of direct disciples behind him then erupted in a unified cheer—something he had arranged beforehand, but now it sounded so jarring!
The original plan was to go down the drain, but who would have thought that the bait would wash ashore with a surprisingly powerful bomb on it!
If they dare to kill Ye Li here, Lin Huaijin can bring 100,000 Black Armored Army tomorrow and crush the entire Mu family!
Mu Fusheng chose to tolerate it for the time being, especially since this young general, who had just become proud of himself, didn't seem to have any intention of making a move.
"Thank you for going to so much trouble."
Ye Li nodded politely, but inwardly urged Chen Chuan and the other three on the other end of the Token to hurry up.
With such a large number of enemies right before him, he rejoiced, and the desire to kill surged within him.
He was barely able to contain himself.
"What are you saying, General?"
Mu Fusheng walked beside him, wanting to shout at him how long he had been preparing for the next plan.
Even just forging physical evidence strong enough to deceive a saint is a very demanding task!
Everything, everything, is now useless.
No matter how angry he was, the current situation did not allow him to lash out on the spot. Instead, he had to treat Ye Li with the utmost respect as planned.
Otherwise, if they completely fall out, it will result in a lose-lose situation.
This could even give those forces that covet the Mu family's position an opportunity to take advantage of the situation, and consequently, the situation in Longtan Grand Commandery would become unstable as a result.
As for Mu Jingtai's life-or-death feud... how could a mere direct descendant saint who is unlikely to amount to anything compare to the Mu family's millennia-old foundation!
Clearly, Mu Zhaorong, who was standing to the side, also understood this principle.
Now, he was even taking the initiative to lead the way, guiding Ye Li to the pavilion that had been prepared beforehand, and his expression was almost as kind as before.
The two sages of the Mu family, having accumulated wisdom over tens of thousands of years, possessed a level of character that was beyond the reach of ordinary people.
"General Ye, you have quite the skills."
Mu Zhaorong sat down at the table, looking at the handsome face she had been longing for day and night, and almost forced a laugh through clenched teeth.
She also believed that Ye Li was a smart man.
From the moment the other party obtained the identity of a lieutenant general and arrived here, she was convinced of it.
As a subordinate officer, one should know what is more important and what is less important.
However, Ye Li seemed not to understand what she was saying at all.
Thud!
He tapped the table lightly with his finger, first glancing at the empty teacup, then seemingly casually looking at Mu Zhaorong:
"Mu Zhaorong, will my teacup fill with water by itself?"
As soon as the words were spoken, many attendants and the accompanying direct descendants looked over in astonishment, almost doubting whether they had misheard.
Otherwise, how could one hear someone seemingly ordering their highly respected aunt to pour tea?
"..."
Mu Zhaorong felt a Blood Vitality to her head, her fair face changing color. Then, amidst the horrified gazes of many, she stood up and slowly walked to Ye Li's side.
The sound of water flowing into the teacup was incredibly pleasant, but it gave Aunt Mu a tremendous sense of humiliation, as if she had been stripped naked.
They're truly bullying their master!
If it weren't for the fear of Lin Huaijin and the Dasheng government behind you, do you really think you could move freely within the Mu family?!
Looking at her reflection in the tea, Mu Zhaorong's angry roar, filled with shame and rage, echoed in her heart, lingering for a long time.
She could comfort herself when she suffered an unprecedented blow because it was because of her clone, but now that her true form is here, and in the main family she depends on for survival, she actually has to be polite and courteous to this person!
"General Ye, when do you plan to have your meal?" she asked Heartfire anger.
Even though she personally poured him tea, the Boy in Black still frowned slightly, with a hint of barely perceptible anxiety in his eyes.
Just as Mu Zhaorong was about to ask for clarification...
The boy in front of him finally relaxed his brows, as if he had finally received the news he had been waiting for, and even his eyes softened.
"I see."
As he spoke, the young man looked up at her, who was so close to him, and his slightly amused voice startled Mu Zhaorong, causing her heart to skip a beat:
"Are you using living people to cultivate clones?"