"Another spot?"
Su Xuan was slightly startled. She hesitated for a moment, then said, "There's only one spot left. The others have already been decided."
As she spoke, she looked at Mu Chen apologetically.
Mu Chen felt a little helpless. He'd originally wanted to introduce Luo Li to the team. However, since the team was already full, he could only drop the idea. He was just worried that if he left Luo Li alone in the Hokuang Reiwon, that lass would enter an abnormally stubborn state of cultivation without him by her side to distract her. Mu Chen really didn't know whether this was a good or bad thing.
"Other than me, elder sister, and you, there's also Senior Sister Li Qing, ranked twenty-third on the Heavenly Ranking. She's a famous ice beauty in our Hokuang Reiwon."
"The last one is ranked twentieth on the Heavenly Ranking, Guo Xiong. These people have already been decided, so it's not easy to change them," said Su Ling 'er.
"Then I've been rude," said Mu Chen with a carefree smile.
"Since you don't have any problems, then we'll decide on the candidates. We'll set off in three days. When the time comes, we'll gather here," said Su Xuan with a slight nod.
Mu Chen nodded. From the looks of it, he'd have to leave the Hokuang Reiwon temporarily. Mu Chen was extremely curious about the Northern Heavens Continent outside of the Hokuang Reiwon. Therefore, he wasn't against the idea of making a trip out.
After chatting with Su Xuan for a while, the two of them became more familiar with each other. Seeing that this was the place where the two sisters lived alone, Mu Chen didn't stay any longer. He cupped his hands together and prepared to leave.
However, just as he was about to leave, a whooshing sound rang out from the distance.
Then, he turned into a silhouette and landed on the small island. The silhouette revealed itself to be a tall and slender man with a head of blue hair.
He was a youth with a somewhat demonic appearance.
When the youth appeared, his eyes narrowed slightly. He could sense some dangerous fluctuations from the latter's body.
This person was definitely not an ordinary person in the Hokuang Reiwon.
This green-haired youth was naturally He Yao, who was ranked fourth on the Heavenly Rankings. After he appeared, he glanced at Mu Chen with a smile still present on his face. However, an obscure glint flashed past the depths of his eyes, as if he had noticed something.
"Hehe, Su Xuan.
Have you thought about the matter from before? "He Yao looked towards Su Xuan.
He asked with a smile.
Su Xuan saw He Yao.
Although the smile on that gentle and pretty face was still there, in Mu Chen's eyes, it was inevitably a little more distant and polite.
She smiled and said, "I'm really sorry.
The candidates for this mission have already been decided. He Yao, your strength is too strong. Our mission can't be considered too difficult. If you were to join us, how would you be able to gain experience? "
To the side, Mu Chen came to a sudden realization. So He Yao also wanted to participate in this mission. However, Su Xuan really had a way with words. She was clearly rejecting him, but she could still make it sound so beautiful.
However, it was clear that He Yao wasn't a simple person. He naturally wouldn't lose his reason just because of Su Xuan's words. He only smiled faintly and said, "You can't say that. Although the Spirit Treasury mission is generally the most rewarding and has the lowest risk, the Hokuang Reiwon only gave us the most basic information. No one knows what level the Spirit Treasury is at, or if it's known by other powers. If we exceed our expectations, the mission's danger will increase to the maximum. At that time, we'll have an extra layer of protection, won't we?"
Su Xuan's eyes narrowed and she smiled. "I don't think we'll be lucky enough to find a high-level Spirit Treasury."
"Stability is key in all things."
He Yao smiled, before turning his gaze towards Mu Chen. A strange glint flashed within his eyes as he finally recognized the latter. After all, the great battle that had happened a few days ago had left a deep impression on him.
"Hehe, this must be junior brother Mu Chen. I'm He Yao."
He Yao walked towards Mu Chen with a kind smile. When Su Xuan saw him walk towards Mu Chen, her expression changed slightly.
"So it's senior brother He Yao."
Mu Chen shot a glance at Su Xuan and also noticed the change in her expression. However, he still wore a smile on his face as he politely cupped his hands. So this guy was the fourth ranked on the Heavenly Ranking, He Yao. He was also an influential figure in the Hokuang Reiwon.
"I won't beat around the bush."
He Yao faced Mu Chen with a face full of smiles and walked towards him with a seemingly sincere tone. "I really want to participate in this mission with Su Xuan and the others. I believe that junior brother Mu Chen should have a spot in your hands, so I'd like to ask junior brother Mu Chen to give this spot to me. I'll definitely repay you generously."
Mu Chen frowned slightly. So he really did come for his spot.
When He Yao saw Mu Chen's frown, he smiled. "Junior brother Mu Chen, I know that this mission will reward you with one million and five hundred thousand Spiritual Value Points. You can be at ease. As long as this mission is successful, I'll naturally give you half of the one million and five hundred thousand Spiritual Value Points. At that time, you won't need to do anything and will be able to receive seven hundred and fifty thousand Spiritual Value Points. That should be pretty good, right?"
"You're willing."
Mu Chen laughed inwardly. It seemed that He Yao really wanted this spot. However, it was a pity that he glanced at Su Xuan and Su Xuan. Although he had casually cast his gaze towards the lake, he was actually paying attention to Su Xuan and her sister. He could tell that Su Xuan didn't seem to be interested in He Yao. If he were to give this spot to He Yao without permission, this method would probably be somewhat inappropriate.
"Senior brother He Yao, I'm sorry. This spot was given to me by senior sister Su Xuan. I don't have the right to give it to anyone. If senior brother He Yao is able to convince senior sister Su Xuan, I can give it to you unconditionally. You don't need to give me half of the Spiritual Value Points." Mu Chen said with a faint smile.
His words could be considered polite. He didn't directly refuse without giving face to He Yao. Instead, he kicked the ball to Su Xuan. With Su Xuan's attitude, it was obvious that He Yao wouldn't be able to get the spot.
"Cunning."
Su Xuan's red lips slightly parted as she lightly glanced at Mu Chen with her beautiful eyes. The smile in her eyes was extremely moving.
He Yao was naturally able to discern Mu Chen's excuse. Although his face was still full of smiles, a trace of coldness clearly flashed past the depths of his eyes as he said, "Junior brother Mu Chen, just treat it as giving me, He Yao, some face. In the future, if there's anything you need in the Hokuang Reiwon, I'll definitely do my best to help."
Mu Chen faintly shook his head. His eyesight was extremely sharp.
Therefore, he was able to sense the gloominess in the depths of He Yao's eyes. This allowed him to somewhat understand why Su Xuan didn't like him. This person was extremely scheming and appeared to be easy to deal with.
In reality, he had a gloomy personality and wasn't an easy person to deal with.
Seeing Mu Chen repeatedly reject him, the smile on He Yao's face finally faded a little. However, he was, after all, a shrewd person.
Thus, he did not flare up on the spot. With a faint smile, he said, "Since that's the case, I'm the one who's making things difficult for you."
"Su Xuan, I won't go this time. I hope that you'll be able to return successfully. If there's a chance in the future, don't drag me down.
With me by your side.
I'll be able to protect you. "He Yao turned his head.
Looking towards Su Xuan, he said in a gentle voice.
His appearance was extremely good, and when he was gentle, he was extremely charming.
She was also quite charming, but none of the people present were idiots.
Naturally, they wouldn't be easily bewitched.
Su Xuan faintly smiled and nodded, not saying anything.
"Then, I'll take my leave first."
He Yao smiled towards Su Xuan, before deeply looking at Mu Chen. Cupping his hands together, he left in a free and easy manner.
Mu Chen looked at the gloomy gaze that He Yao gave him as he left. He lightly shook his head. It seemed that he had offended someone again. Shen Cangtian had yet to meet the top five of the Heavenly Rankings, but he had already fought with Li Xuantong. Aside from Su Xuan, He Yao, who was ranked fourth, and Xu Huang, who was ranked fifth, were not on good terms with him.
"An unexpected calamity descending from the heavens." Mu Chen sighed as he helplessly muttered.
To the side, Su Xuan covered her mouth as she softly laughed. "As expected of someone who can challenge Li Xuantong. I was worried that you would directly give your position to him."
"I've only exchanged three moves with senior Li Xuantong after risking my life. That can't be considered a challenge."
Mu Chen shook his head, feeling somewhat puzzled. "Senior sister Su Xuan, He Yao's strength is much higher than mine. If he's with us, the mission will be many times smoother. Why did you reject him?
Furthermore, he seems to like senior sister Su Xuan quite a bit. "
"There are many people in the Hokuang Reiwon who like my sister. Are you going to accept all of them?" Su Ling 'er snorted.
"At the very least, there shouldn't be many who can match up to He Yao." Mu Chen smiled.
Su Xuan lightly shook her head as she indifferently looked towards the direction He Yao had left. "He Yao is too scheming. I don't really like him. This kind of person isn't suitable to be a trustworthy companion."
"Looks like I'm worthy of your trust." Mu Chen smiled. "I'm overwhelmed by your favor."
Su Xuan giggled as she gently said, "You're still under observation. Whether or not you're trustworthy, we still have to see."
Mu Chen gave a hearty laugh and did not say anything else. Waving his hand, he flashed away. The Hokuang Reiwon might appear next, and he still had to talk to Luo Li.
In the forest outside the lake, He Yao's face was cold as he looked at Mu Chen flitting across the sky, his eyes filled with a gloomy chill.
"Boss, that Su Xuan still didn't let you participate in this mission?"
A skinny youth beside He Yao whispered. "That woman really doesn't know what's good for her. With boss's help, what mission wouldn't be easy? But boss, I don't think her heaven-rank mission is that rare. Although it's a spirit treasury mission, it's probably just an ordinary one."
"You don't know shit!"
He Yao waved his sleeves and coldly shouted, "Su Xuan's mission was in the White Dragon Hillock. Although the mission stated that it was a 'Spirit Treasure of the Connect Heaven', I've secretly looked into it. Several hundred years ago, a peak expert called the White Dragon Sovereign appeared in the White Dragon Hillock. He seemed to have died there, but no one has been able to find where he died. Now that a spirit treasure has appeared there, it's very possible that it was left behind by the White Dragon Sovereign."
"Doesn't that mean it's a Sovereign Spirit Treasury?" The skinny youth was startled.
A spirit treasury of this level wasn't ordinary. It was enough to attract the attention of many factions. It couldn't even be considered a low-rank heaven-rank mission.
He Yao sneered and turned to look at the lake in the depths of the forest, a trace of ruthlessness flashing through his eyes.
"If it's a Sovereign Spirit Treasury, then hmph, Su Xuan and the others won't have it easy. When the time comes, I'd like to see just how many of them can come back alive. They really don't know how to appreciate favors!"
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