No hope for eternal life

Chapter 170 Bait

"No problem." The servant immediately gave an affirmative answer.

"Okay, then. I want four golden-patterned fruits." Mu Changsheng said proudly. He only needed two to push his cultivation to the peak of the golden elixir. The extra two would be given to Mu Xun, as a way to repay Mu Xun for giving him the Sheling Fruit.

The servant was a little surprised that Mu Changsheng asked for four gold-patterned fruits right out of the gate, but he still said professionally: "No problem, the deposit for four gold-patterned fruits, plus the spiritual materials that the distinguished guest reported before, minus the 35,000 medium-grade spiritual stones from the sale of demon pills and other items, the total is 215,520 medium-grade spiritual stones."

"What's the ratio of top-grade spirit stones to mid-grade spirit stones here?" Mu Changsheng asked again. Because the exchange ratio of each store would be more or less different, Mu Changsheng only knew that it was roughly one to tens of thousands, so he wanted to ask in advance to avoid being cheated.

The servant's eyes lit up, realizing that Mu Changsheng wanted to pay with top-grade spirit stones, and quickly replied: "Our exchange rate is 1:40,1121, which is absolutely fair."

"I didn't expect the premium to be so much." Mu Changsheng couldn't help but sigh in his heart, realizing once again the preciousness of top-grade spirit stones. He stopped hesitating and took out five top-grade spirit stones, as well as some mid-grade spirit stones, and paid the bill.

At the same time, Mu Changsheng heard Chen Li's reminder from behind him: "Brother Mu, don't blame me for being nosy. It's better not to use this top-grade spirit stone if you can. You know, there are countless cultivators above the Spiritual Transformation Realm in the Nine Realms who are worried about the shortage of top-grade spirit stones."

"Thank you for your kindness, Brother Chen." Mu Changsheng responded, "But I still believe in the principle that even if you spend all your money, you will get it back. After all, the Spiritual Transformation Realm and the Tribulation Crossing Realm are too far away from me. Improving my strength and cultivation is my top priority now."

Chen Li was slightly stunned when he heard this, and then he said as if waking up from a dream: "Brother, your words have awakened me from my dream. It was me who thought too much. I have been saving top-grade spirit stones for these years, but it has delayed my cultivation."

Afterwards, Mu Changsheng and the other person left the capital, boarded the ferry, and officially embarked on their journey home.

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Two days passed without incident, and Mu Changsheng and his companions returned to Qingliu Town smoothly. Chen Li thus completed his mission, and outside the town he bowed to Mu Changsheng and said goodbye, "Brother Mu, if you need my help in the future, feel free to come to the capital to find me."

Mu Changsheng clasped his fists and said, "Brother Chen is also welcome to come to Qingliu Town to find me at any time."

Chen Li had just left, and Mu Changsheng had not yet stepped into the town when he saw Mu Xun's figure from afar.

Mu Xun also discovered Mu Changsheng and hurried over to greet him. He was obviously waiting for Mu Changsheng here.

Seeing Mu Changsheng return safely, Mu Xun breathed a sigh of relief, and then asked curiously: "What place did you get in the trial?"

"Second place." Mu Changsheng answered truthfully and did not mention the unexpected joining of the Xuansha Sect.

"Awesome." Mu Xun exclaimed, then handed a storage bag to Mu Changsheng, which contained the 50,000 medium-grade spirit stones that Mu Changsheng had previously entrusted to Mu Xun.

Mu Changsheng accepted the storage bag, and the two went home together. However, on the way home, Mu Changsheng asked Xiang Muxun: "Do you know Mu Bo's true identity?"

"Real identity?" Mu Xun was stunned when he heard this. Of course he didn't know. Then he realized that Mu Changsheng might know something, so he quickly asked: "Do you know something? Tell me."

Mu Changsheng guessed that Mu Xun might not know Mu Qunxian's true identity, and felt that as a friend, he should tell the other party the truth, so he told him everything he knew.

After listening to this, Mu Xun stood there in a daze. Even though he had guessed that his adoptive father was an important figure, the thought of him being as important as the demon clan leader was something he could not even imagine.

Mu Changsheng stood beside him. Mu Xun had to deal with this kind of thing alone. And according to his guess, their every move now was probably within Mu Qunxian's sight.

Mu Xun was silent for a long time, and finally said: "I understand."

Afterwards, the two returned home.

When Mu's father and mother saw Mu Changsheng return safely, they were naturally very happy, and the scene was harmonious.

On the contrary, as soon as Mu Xun returned home, Mo Lianyue noticed something unusual and asked with concern: "Xun'er, Mu Changsheng is back, why are you unhappy?"

Mu Xun did not answer Mo Lianyue's question, but looked at Mu Qunxian who was forging a sword, and asked with a complicated expression: "Is your last name not Mu?"

Mu Qunxian had a blank expression on his face, and he kept forging the sword in his hand. He said calmly: "So what if it is, so what if it is not. If I have another surname, do you want to change it with me?"

Mu Xun's face turned pale and he didn't know what to say for a moment.

Mo Lianyue, who was standing by, quickly figured out the whole story. She knew that Mu Xun might have known their true identities, so she immediately explained, "It doesn't matter who we are. What matters is what kind of person you want to be. If you want to lean on a big tree for shade, then it's very simple. I can send you to the First Spiritual Mountain in the Tianling Realm to practice with just a letter. The training conditions there are many times better than those in the Tianshuang Realm. But if that's the case, I will be very disappointed in you."

Mu Xun looked at Mo Lianyue and asked, "Why are you disappointed?"

"Because history has long proven that a strong person cannot be cultivated in a greenhouse." Mo Lianyue replied, her eyes suddenly became sharp, and continued: "Ten thousand years ago, it was the darkest and most chaotic era in the entire Nine Realms. My parents and brother died in that era. The Nine Realms are now undercurrents, and it is very likely that the turmoil of the past will reappear. So at this time, we don't need a son who will only depend on us."

Mu Xun lowered his head in silence, but soon raised his head and said firmly: "I want to go out for a walk alone."

Mo Lianyue touched Mu Xun's head and said lovingly: "It's good to go out and try your luck. You don't have to do anything. The main thing is to see your true heart clearly."

"I've got that." Mu Xun nodded heavily.

At the same time, after reuniting with his family, Mu Changsheng passed by the sword-making shop and was about to report his safety to Yang Wuque.

Mu Xun saw Mu Changsheng and stopped him, telling him that he was planning to leave Qingliu Town, which could be considered as a farewell.

Mu Changsheng was a little surprised when he heard that Mu Xun was leaving, but he still respected Mu Xun's choice and reminded him: "You can go out for a walk, but remember to come back in three months. I have a gift for you."

"Okay." Mu Xun agreed.

Then Mu Changsheng and Mu Xun left together and parted at the intersection.

In the sword-making shop, Mu Qunxian said to Mo Lianyue without even turning his head: "Go follow Mu Xun. I think our identities have been exposed. See if we can lure out a few demon cultivators through him."

"Yeah." Mo Lianyue nodded slightly, and the next moment, her figure disappeared from the spot.

On the other side, Mu Changsheng met Yang Wuque again, but after only two months, Yang Wuque had turned into a miserable man with white hair and a haggard appearance.

Mu Changsheng was shocked when he saw this and asked quickly: "Sir, what's wrong with you?"

Yang Wuque looked calm, waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, I just did a little experiment on myself."

Mu Changsheng was not at ease, so he asked carefully: "Sir, why do you want to do the experiment?"

"I'm trying to heal myself." Yang Wuque replied truthfully.

"Healing?" Mu Changsheng instantly remembered what Mu Qunxian had said before, that only he could heal Yang Wuque's injury, so he asked with concern: "Then sir, you have failed."

Yang Wuque shook his head slightly and said: "The probability of success is almost zero, so failure is normal."