Mu Cheng spread the last handful of yellow earth calmly, watching the fine dust float away with the wind, all his emotions, all his memories, also scattered with it. Having done this, he slightly turned his head to look at Mu Hanyan, who was talking with Yan Yuchu. From this angle, he could see Mu Hanyan’s delicate profile. In Mu Hanyan’s brow, there was both vivacity and steadiness, which are inherently conflicting, yet on his features, they appeared harmonious without contradiction.
It was this person who had revitalized his once dead heart.
A subtle smile slowly emerged on Mu Cheng’s face, feeling a newfound stirring in his heart. Yes, rebirth, it was rebirth. From now on, his life, a new beginning, belonged to a brand new life of Mu Hanyan. From this point forward, he would live only for Mu Hanyan!
"By the way, why have you also come to participate in the trial? You didn’t come specifically to kill me, did you?" Mu Hanyan finally asked Yan Yuchu.
"Of course not, that’d be too boring. Since the last time you helped me enormously, my cultivation has improved quite a bit, and there’s a hint of a breakthrough. I’m here for the trial to see if I can find an opportunity for this breakthrough. Zhao Sinin asked for some help due to our past acquaintance. He didn’t specify who needed to be taken down, only assured it wouldn’t put me in a hard place and that I’d be eager to help out of curiosity. I came by to see, but I didn’t expect it would be you," Yan Yuchu replied.
Listening to Yan Yuchu, Wu Qiuyun was even more astonished: Here was a Sword Master, whose strength advanced only with Mu Hanyan’s help—this Mu Hanyan, why wait for the future? He was already not the common sort now.
He had truly found a treasure this time!
He must hold tight to the coattails of Mu Hanyan, and no one should think of shaking him off! One could imagine these coattails would only get sturdier, and surely many would fight to hold onto them in the future. But no matter! He must secure a good spot and cling tight, hmpf!
Wu Qiuyun made up his mind silently in his heart.
"That’s perfect, there might indeed be a good opportunity now," Mu Hanyan said, pleasantly surprised at Yan Yuchu’s potential breakthrough. Having a common enemy, any enhancement in capability was beneficial for them both.
"What opportunity?" asked Yan Yuchu eagerly.
"This time Qu Fengting is participating in the trial to seek a strange treasure hidden in the Exotic Beast Valley. I have some scores to settle with the Qu family and must prevent him from succeeding. You could really help," Mu Hanyan said unreservedly.
After all, the two of them were tied by common cause; a master shouldn’t be wasted.
"His Realm is not much different from yours; if it really comes to a fight, he shouldn’t be your rival. Do you really need my help?" Yan Yuchu, fully aware of Mu Hanyan’s actual combat power, asked curiously. This text is hosted at N0velFire.ɴet
As a Sword Master, he certainly wouldn’t demean himself to associate with Qu Fengting, nor would he take orders from him, but he understood his ability well.
"I’m not concerned about Qu Fengting, but if I’m not mistaken, the emergence of that strange treasure might bring great danger. When that time comes, I’d appreciate if Brother Yan could look after them," Mu Hanyan wasn’t asking for help against Qu Fengting. Having stepped into the Realm of Great Swordsmen, Mu Hanyan no longer considered ordinary Swordsmen as threats; his concern was still the safety of Mu Cheng, Mu Feng, and Wu Qiuyun.