"Take a look, Zhou Wen," Mu Rufeng said.
"Hmm? Marquis Demon Suppression's notebook? Eh? This Marquis Demon Suppression is also called Mu Rufeng?" Zhou Wen exclaimed in surprise as he flipped through the first page.
"That's because just before I returned from the last instance, I was bestowed the title of Marquis Demon Suppression by the Emperor of the Great Xia," Mu Rufeng explained.
"After my return, another version of myself continued with all of my abilities, talents, and even items. This notebook records the major events that followed," Mu Rufeng added.
Zhou Wen nodded slightly and then quietly began to flip through the notebook.
Cheng Youlin, who was naturally restless, also moved closer to Zhou Wen to look through it together.
The expressions on their faces gradually grew solemn.
After reaching the last page, neither of them spoke, trying to compose themselves.
Zhou Wen closed the notebook and handed it back to Mu Rufeng.
"What do you think about the magnitude of this issue?" he asked.
"I plan to make a trip to the Capital and need to notify Tian Lin in advance," Mu Rufeng replied.
"Right, a visit to the headquarters in the Capital is indeed necessary. But are you sure you want to show this to the people at the headquarters? If they see it, your abilities will be exposed," Zhou Wen said.
"Indeed, 'Rule Seal' and 'Rule Suppression,' especially the 'restriction breaker' that breaks through cultivation bottlenecks, with your ultimate strength, slaying the Level 9 Ghost Emperor as easy as drinking water," Cheng Youlin said with admiration.
"I think if it weren't for those entities above the Ghost Emperors, I bet you could single-handedly wipe out the entire Mysterious World," Cheng Youlin added.
"I never expected there to be beings above Level 9 in the Mysterious World. This secret... yet it appeared right before me," Zhou Wen also expressed his amazement.
"It's fine, it's good to know," Mu Rufeng said with a light smile.
Hearing this, Zhou Wen felt a slight shock in his heart, realizing that Mu Rufeng now must possess enough power to handle the dangers coming from the real world.
With this in mind, Zhou Wen felt much more at ease and said, "If that's the case, then we must let Tian Lin know and ask him about his uncle, checking whether the director is in or not."
"Even if you're not afraid because of your strength, with the director present, certain individuals will be more controlled."
"Alright, then I'll trouble you to make the call, Zhou Wen," Mu Rufeng said with a smile.
"Okay, I'll call right now," Zhou Wen immediately took out his phone, ready to make the call.
But quickly, he thought of something, walked to his desk, unlocked a drawer, and took out an old cell phone.
This was a specially made phone that couldn't be tapped or traced.
The call was quickly connected; Zhou Wen briefly explained the situation to Tian Lin, who reacted with shock and hastily told Zhou Wen to hand the phone to Mu Rufeng.
"Xiao Mu, is what Zhou Wen just said true? Are you sure that the events recorded in your notebook are real?"
"It's true," Mu Rufeng said succinctly.
"Okay, wait for me; I'm going to see my uncle."
The call was then disconnected.
Mu Rufeng handed the phone back to Zhou Wen.
Without delay, the three of them sat waiting.
Of course, Cheng Youlin wasn't one to just sit around; he started asking Mu Rufeng all sorts of questions.
Mu Rufeng answered each of the less important questions one by one.
Ten minutes later, Zhou Wen's special phone rang; it was Tian Lin calling.
Zhou Wen didn't answer but handed the phone to Mu Rufeng, gesturing for him to take the call.
Once connected, Tian Lin's voice came through, "Xiao Mu, come to the Capital as quickly as you can. It so happens that the director is also here, and your call came just in time."
"If you were to come tomorrow, the director would have entered the instance. He postponed his entry into the instance to wait for you."
"I'll arrange a military escort for you."
Mu Rufeng responded with a smile, "Tian Lin, I can come by myself; no need for arrangements, it won't take me long."
"Alright, make it quick. We're waiting for you at the headquarters."
"Okay," Mu Rufeng nodded and then hung up.
"Zhou Wen, Cheng Youlin, I won't delay any longer, I'm setting off for the Capital now," Mu Rufeng said.
"Are you sure you'll be fine alone? Do you need me to arrange for a few Contractors to go with you?" Zhou Wen asked.
"No need, I prefer to go alone," Mu Rufeng declined.
"Alright, then take care on your journey," Zhou Wen replied, trusting in Mu Rufeng's strength.
"Hurry up and remember to bring back a Beijing roast duck for me," Cheng Youlin said with a laugh.
"Got it, I'll bring you one," Mu Rufeng said, looking at Cheng Youlin and shaking his head with a smile.
"Right, Zhou Wen, there's something I need to talk to you about. Cheng Youlin, could you step out for a moment?" Mu Rufeng took a few steps and then seemed to remember something, speaking up.
"What's so secretive that I need to leave?" Cheng Youlin muttered to himself but still straightaway left the room, giving the two some private space.
"What's the matter that you had to get rid of Cheng Youlin?" Zhou Wen asked.
"I'll tell you a secret. Cheng Youlin likes Qu Lianhong and wants to confess, but he's a bit scared, afraid that Qu Lianhong will reject him," Mu Rufeng revealed a bombshell.
"What? You're saying Cheng Youlin likes Qu Lianhong?" Zhou Wen, normally composed, was now wide-eyed, as if he had heard something unbelievable.
He certainly hadn't picked up on Cheng Youlin's affection for Qu Lianhong.
Then again, thinking about how he also seemed to be perennially single, it made sense that he wouldn't notice these things, so he didn't dwell on it.