Chapter 33

The package was spread out on the ground, and an emerald-like glow emanated from it. The green, round, and shiny spirit jade fruits emitted an enticing fragrance that made everyone’s throats involuntarily move, their eyes heating up.

"These are a total of thirty spirit jade fruits. We could have harvested more, but many were ruined by the Fire Spirit Ape King." Lei Cheng smiled, then stretched out his hand to separate fifteen spirit jade fruits, saying, "Little Brother Mudust, although you only asked for thirty percent, today’s success was largely due to you. These fifteen spirit jade fruits are what you deserve; we can’t take advantage of you."

"Let’s just stick to thirty percent... Alright, then thank you, Big Brother Lei Cheng."

Mudust shook his head, intending to refuse, but seeing Lei Cheng’s determined expression, he could only smile helplessly and accept the fifteen spirit jade fruits. Then he looked at Mo Ling and the others who were staring at him eagerly and said with a smile, "You all contributed a lot this time, so how about one spirit jade fruit each?"

"Hehe."

Mo Ling and the others couldn’t help but grin, even Jiang Li and Teng Yong were visibly excited. When they received the spirit jade fruits from Mudust, their faces flushed red, wanting to say something but feeling a bit embarrassed, they could only keep smiling foolishly.

"Here, you get one too." Mudust also gave a spirit jade fruit to Tang Qian’er, who held it in her jade-like hands and smiled sweetly.

After distributing the fifteen spirit jade fruits he had received, Mudust still had six left. Looking at the cool, jade-like spirit jade fruits, he couldn’t help but smile. With these spirit jade fruits, he should be able to refine the second death seal of the Senluo Death Seal, right?

The group sat in the forest to rest, their moods light and cheerful after their successful return. Their relationships had grown closer, and Mo Ling and the others took the opportunity to ask the Thunderstorm Squad about techniques for hunting spirit beasts. Lin Zhong and the others spoke animatedly about their dangerous adventures, making Mo Ling and the others, who still had youthful hearts, eyes sparkle with excitement.

Seeing the harmonious atmosphere, Mudust smiled. Lei Cheng then walked over, handing a bottle of strong liquor to Mudust and said with a smile, "How about it? Can you drink?"

Mudust wasn’t fond of alcohol but didn’t refuse. He took a swig, the fiery sensation making his handsome face flush slightly, and he couldn’t help but cough a few times.

"Drink less." Tang Qian’er, seeing this, gently patted Mudust’s back, scolding him.

"Hehe, I’ve met many young people over the years, but none are as capable as Little Brother Mudust. If you have free time in the future, you can come and join our Thunderstorm Squad." Lei Cheng joked.

"His father is the Lord of the Mu Domain. If you lure him away to be an adventurer, Uncle Mu won’t let you off." Tang Qian’er shot Lei Cheng a glare, saying irritably.

"Lord of the Mu Domain?" Lei Cheng was taken aback, then looked at Mudust in surprise. "So Little Brother Mudust is the young lord of the Mu Domain. I didn’t recognize you. Hehe, I once met Lord Mu Feng with my elder brother. Truly, a tiger father doesn’t have a dog for a son."

Mudust gave Tang Qian’er a look, and the young girl stuck out her tongue, realizing she had spoken too quickly.

"Little Brother Mudust, we will be in the Northern Spirit Plain for the next few days. If you need any help, just let us know. This time, we owe you a favor." Lei Cheng said.

"Big Brother Lei, you’re too polite. Since we’re working together, I will naturally do my best to help." Mudust smiled.

"Cooperation is one thing, but you did save our Thunderstorm Squad." Lei Cheng said seriously.

Mudust could only shake his head helplessly but felt a bit more fondness for the straightforward and honest man.

The group chatted for a long time, and the sky gradually darkened. Seeing this, Mudust led Tang Qian’er, Mo Ling, and the others to bid farewell to the Thunderstorm Squad and headed back to the camp.

On the way, Mo Ling and the others were still excited. Although today’s events were perilous, the excitement that followed made them incredibly thrilled, constantly talking about the intense battles in the valley.

Mudust found their excitement amusing. The kind of perilous situations they experienced in the Spirit Path were too numerous to count, so he could remain calm.

The return journey had fewer obstacles, and half an hour later, they approached the camp. The group of young people, seeing the rows of tents in the distance, heaved a sigh of relief.

Mudust also looked in the direction of the camp, his brows suddenly furrowing. He saw a group of figures at the entrance of the forest ahead, the leading figure being quite familiar—Liu Yang and Chen Tong. Behind them were some grinning young men, clearly students from the West Academy.

"It’s Chen Tong and the others." Mo Ling also noticed Liu Yang and the others, his expression turning sour. "Mudust, they seem to be here for you."

When Mudust and the others noticed Chen Tong and the others, they also saw the returning group. Chen Tong and the others approached with unfriendly expressions, blocking Mudust and the others.

"Chen Tong, what do you want?" Mo Ling frowned.

"Hehe, nothing, just want to have a chat. Mo Ling, this doesn’t concern you. I suggest you don’t interfere. If you offend Brother Liu, you won’t have an easy time." Chen Tong smiled.

The "Brother Liu" Chen Tong referred to was clearly Liu Yang. Mo Ling’s expression changed slightly, clearly fearing Liu Yang.

"Jiang Li, Teng Yong, you should also step aside. I know you have some grudges with Mudust. Let us help you get some revenge." Chen Tong then looked at Jiang Li and the others, saying.

He was confident in his numbers. Apart from Tang Qian’er, the others weren’t close to Mudust. It was said that Jiang Li and Teng Yong had issues with Mudust, so they definitely wouldn’t help him.

However, just as he thought he had it all figured out, he saw Jiang Li, Teng Yong, and the others just give him a cold look, showing no intention of leaving. Instead, they sneered, "If you want to touch Brother Mudust, you’ll have to ask us first."

Although Jiang Li and Teng Yong had issues with Mudust before, today’s events had completely changed their perception of him. Whether it was Mudust helping them out of a bind or his actions in the valley, these proud young men were now filled with admiration. The previous dislike had vanished, and calling Mudust "Brother" came naturally.

"You!"

Chen Yong, Liu Yang, and the others were stunned, then glared at Mo Ling, Jiang Li, and the others who were surrounding Mudust, feeling incredulous. Mudust was just a newcomer to the East Academy, so why were these senior students protecting him so much?

Mudust watched the scene with a calm expression, saying nothing, just patting Jiang Li and the others on the shoulder, "Let’s go."

He didn’t say anything to Chen Tong or Liu Yang. This almost dismissive attitude made Chen Tong’s face even uglier, and he shouted, "Want to leave? You’re too arrogant!"

As he shouted, he reached out to grab Mudust’s collar.

Whoosh!

But the moment he moved, a cold glint appeared in Mudust’s black eyes. He flipped his hand, and a black light flashed. Just as Chen Tong’s hand was about to touch Mudust’s collar, a dark, blood-stained dagger was already pressed against Chen Tong’s throat.

The cold sensation on his throat made Chen Tong’s pupils dilate. He trembled and gritted his teeth, "What do you want to do?"

"Do you really think I won’t kill you?" Mudust looked at Chen Tong and said softly.

Although Mudust’s voice was soft, Chen Tong and Liu Yang felt a bone-chilling coldness, a genuine killing intent...

The young men behind Chen Tong were also intimidated by Mudust’s emotionless black eyes, and for a moment, no one dared to speak.

"What are you doing?"

A stern voice broke the tension, and the young men quickly looked over to see Master Mo standing nearby, staring at them sternly.

"Master Mo!"

Mo Ling and the others hurriedly bowed.

Seeing Master Mo, Mudust put away the dagger. The previously indifferent handsome face now showed a gentle smile, looking harmless.

"Master Mo, Mudust wants to kill me!" Chen Tong’s face flushed red as he glared at Mudust.

"Did you really think I didn’t see anything?" Master Mo glanced at Chen Tong coldly.

Chen Tong was taken aback, rubbed his nose, and then glared at Mudust before leaving with his group, looking dejected.

"Go back to the camp." Master Mo said to Mo Ling, Tang Qian’er, and the others. They hesitated for a moment before leaving one by one.

After they left, Master Mo walked over to Mudust, looking at the young man’s gentle face and shaking his head, "You, you actually dared to do such dangerous things with those adventure squads."

"Did Master Mo know what we were doing?" Mudust was slightly surprised.

"After Tan Qingshan returned and told me, I rushed over but didn’t reveal myself. I watched your actions clearly." Master Mo looked at Mudust, his heart churning. Seeing Mudust lead the Fire Spirit Ape King away, he had intended to help, but who would have thought that Mudust would lure out the Silver-Horned Dragon Leopard, using a strategy that even he found impressive.

"If I had known Master Mo was protecting me, I wouldn’t have been chased so desperately." Mudust said helplessly. Who would want to be chased through the forest if there was a Soul Realm expert protecting them?

"You, you..." Master Mo smiled and shook his head. He knew that although Mudust was young, he was very cautious. His decision to work with the Thunderstorm Squad clearly meant he had gauged that they wouldn’t harm him. "Forget it, it’s good that you’re back. Let’s go back to the camp."

Master Mo waved his hand and walked toward the camp, and Mudust followed with a smile.

They passed through the forest and entered the camp. Mudust’s gaze swept around the camp and suddenly focused on a group of robust figures not far away. These figures exuded a formidable aura, clearly not ordinary people.

"These are..."

Master Mo also frowned and looked at the unfamiliar group. Seeing the emblem on their chests, he muttered, "People from the Liu Domain? What are they doing here?"

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