Lin Weizi and Ye Jinglan are both outstanding disciples of the new generation of the Ice Spirit Sect. Chu Chunbing values them highly, which is why she brought them along when she came to the Chen Kingdom to offer her congratulations.
According to the Chen Kingdom's Grand Preceptor, the two women should know him, but they didn't report it to her. Chu Chunbing's expression immediately turned sour.
"Sect Master, please atone!"
Lin Weizi and Ye Jinglan both knelt down, their faces showing unease.
"We two find the Imperial Preceptor somewhat familiar, but we have absolutely no recollection of where we have seen him before. We would be grateful if the Imperial Preceptor could enlighten us."
Ye Jinglan quickly consulted Chen Mu.
You don't remember me at all?
Chen Mu wore a mocking expression, and with a flick of his right hand, an illusion of a Holy Soul Grass appeared in his hand.
"Remember the Holy Soul Grass from Ghost Yin Mountain?"
Both of them frowned and tried to recall carefully. After a moment, they both stared in shock.
"You... you're that little... boy who destroyed our Ice Soul Grass?"
Ye Jinglan subconsciously wanted to call him "little devil," but considering the current situation, she quickly changed her address to "young man."
"Hehe! Good memory, just not very good eyesight."
Chen Mu smiled and emphasized his words.
"I remember you threatened me and even tried to kill me?"
Upon hearing Chen Mu's words, both of them trembled and immediately knelt down, showing utmost respect.
"I was blind to your greatness at the time, please forgive me, Imperial Preceptor!"
"Please forgive me, Imperial Preceptor!"
Chu Chunbing had warned the two of them long ago that in the Chen Kingdom, even if you offend the emperor, you cannot offend the Grand Preceptor, because the Grand Preceptor is the true pillar of the Chen Kingdom and his status is even higher than that of the emperor.
The two of them used to be quite willful, but after so many years of trials, especially after the Ice Spirit Sect suffered a calamity, they have now become much more restrained and know that Chen Mu is not someone to be trifled with.
Seeing the two of them like this, Chen Mu felt a sense of relief.
He wasn't a narrow-minded person, but there had to be a reason why the two of them had treated him that way back then.
"You bullied me when I was weak, but now that I am stronger than you, you should also bear the consequences."
Chen Mu turned his gaze to Chu Chunbing.
"Sect Leader Chu, I want these two to sell themselves into slavery at my National Preceptor's residence. Do you agree?"
Chu Chunbing frowned slightly, but ultimately dared not disobey Chen Mu's wishes and nodded.
"Since they were disrespectful to the Imperial Preceptor, they deserved it, and I have no objection!"
Lin Weizi and Ye Jinglan below looked pale upon hearing this, yet were powerless to refute it.
They were all quite talented, and if they cultivated in the Ice Spirit Sect for several more decades, they would all have a chance to break through to the Core Formation Realm and at least become sect elders in the future.
But because of a mistake they made back then, their fate was completely changed, which is truly heartbreaking.
"Alright! Since you're so generous, I won't be stingy either."
I promise to help you fight the Otherworldly Demon, but you'll have to hold out for a while. At the latest, within six months, I will send troops to assist you. Don't worry!
Seeing that Chu Chunbing had a good attitude, Chen Mu didn't mind giving Chu Chunbing a little something in return.
He had already made his plans; he would definitely take action against the Otherworldly Demon within six months, and helping the Ice Spirit Sect would just be a side effect.
Chu Chunbing was overjoyed upon hearing this and quickly thanked him excitedly.
"Thank you, Grand Preceptor, for your help! If our sect escapes this predicament, we will surely repay your kindness in the future."
She understood that since Chen Mu had agreed, she had already achieved her goal of coming to the Chen Kingdom. Although half a year was a bit long, the Ice Spirit Sect could still hold on.
"Alright, you can go back now! I'll have someone contact you once I've made arrangements."
Chen Mu waved his hand, signaling them to go back.
After the Ice Spirit Sect members left, only Lin Weizi and Ye Jinglan remained kneeling on the ground, not daring to get up.
Just then, Meng Hui peeked into the living room, followed by a group of maids.
" A Mu, have the guests left?"
She had been waiting outside for a while, and only came in to find Chen Mu after the guests had left.
"Yes, Mother, did you need something from me?"
"It's nothing. You rarely come back, so I just wanted to see you. Otherwise, you might run off again if I'm not looking."
Meng Hui muttered a dissatisfied remark, then noticed the two women kneeling in the center of the living room and looked on with curiosity.
"Who are these two...?"
"Mother, these two have now sold themselves into servitude at our Imperial Preceptor's residence. You may assign them tasks as you see fit, and if they disobey, you may dispose of them as you see fit."
"A female slave? A Mu, what's going on?"
Meng Hui asked, puzzled.
After thinking for a moment, Chen Mu briefly recounted to Meng Hui what had happened at Ghost Yin Mountain back then.
"I see!"
Meng Hui suddenly realized what was happening, and a hint of displeasure appeared in her eyes as she looked at the two women.
"Alright then! I'll hand them over to you and train them. I guarantee they'll be completely obedient from now on."
Chen Mu nodded, not taking the matter to heart.
"Mother, I have some things to discuss with Third Uncle. I need to go to the palace now, and I'll come back to dine with you tonight."
Chen Mu had finally managed to get out of seclusion, so naturally he wanted to stay at home for a few more days to spend time with his mother.
"Alright, go ahead! I knew you'd always have so much to do."
Meng Hui waved her hand, telling Chen Mu to do as he pleased.
Chen Mu boarded the Rune Puppet Flying Car, activated the propulsion runes, and within milliseconds, it soared into the sky, flying towards the imperial palace.
Sitting in the Rune Puppet Flying Car, he looked down at the capital city through the window and saw people coming and going, bustling with activity, a scene of prosperity everywhere.
"Very nice!"
He couldn't help but sigh.
He had lost track of time in the Rune Research Institute, and only now did he clearly realize that he had built such a massive city in just six years.
" Xiaozhi, give me a glass of Phoenix Spirit Fruit!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a blue light flashed from the cabinet beside him, and a moment later a glass filled with red juice appeared inside.
The fact that the Rune Puppet Flying Car is equipped with a small teleportation array is something only Chen Mu's flying car would have such a high level of configuration.
He reached through the small display window, picked up the cup, and took a small sip.
Phoenix Spirit Fruit, a fifth-grade fire-attribute spiritual fruit, can nourish the meridians, refresh the mind, and increase physical strength with long-term consumption.
To him now, this precious spiritual material was nothing more than a beverage.
As he drank, he looked out the window. The scenes before him reminded him of his past life, where his dream was to change the world through technology.
What I never expected was that what couldn't be achieved on Earth would be achieved in this fantasy world.
The level of technological advancement that Chen Kingdom has achieved is clearly higher than that of Earth before he transmigrated there, and Chen Mu felt a surge of pride.
However, he understood that his ability to achieve this was not entirely due to his own efforts, but rather because he had a highly developed fantasy civilization as a foundation, and he had utilized the power of the world's runes.
So even though I am already very powerful, it is still far from enough.
In this world, I possess Spiritual Power and runes, which makes me strong. But if I were to go to another world, would I still have that power?
The answer is no. If one were to detach oneself from the runes and Spiritual Power of this world, one's power would be greatly reduced, or even rendered powerless.
So he secretly resolved that his next step was to explore the power of the universe, to find forces beyond this world...