Chapter 124
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Chapter 124: Shadow Wood
“Zhuang Shan, after we meet those people, you must not speak too much, do you understand?”
In the warehouse, Xue Qi Ming reminded Bai Chen.
Bai Chen lightly nodded, growing more curious inside.
Thirty years ago, when he awakened, he had never heard of the existence of cultivators in this world.
Where did this group of people come from now?
Had he just not paid attention back then?
Or did they only start appearing in recent years?
The two continued to wait for a while, during which many of the children gradually woke up.
However, yesterday Bai Chen had used his ability to shield some of the children’s memories, so they did not recognize him.
Before long, a shadowy figure wearing a black robe suddenly appeared behind Xue Qi Ming.
Bai Chen noticed the person’s arrival immediately but still pretended to know nothing.
“Xue Family Head, long time no see.”
A chilling voice whispered in Xue Qi Ming’s ear.
Xue Qi Ming jumped in surprise upon hearing the voice.
“Lord Mu, you have come!”
Yin Mu hid in the black robe, his gaze wandering between Xue Qi Ming and Bai Chen.
“Was it not always just you before? Why is there an extra one today?”
“You know the rules.”
Xue Qi Ming’s face tightened at those words.
“Lord Mu, you misunderstand! This is our Xue family’s steward; he has been with me for decades, loyal and dedicated!”
Yin Mu scoffed coldly.
“What does loyalty matter?”
“However, considering you have done so many things for me, I won’t hold it against you this time. Just be careful not to bring people casually next time.”
Upon hearing this, Xue Qi Ming hurriedly nodded and bowed, his expression very respectful.
Yin Mu shifted his gaze to the group of children, scanning them with a satisfied nod.
“Not bad.”
Xue Qi Ming’s face lit up with joy at Yin Mu’s words.
“Lord Mu, that…”
Yin Mu casually tossed a black pill, which Xue Qi Ming quickly caught.
Bai Chen watched this scene lightly, but he was somewhat surprised inside.
This pill actually carried a trace of spiritual energy.
“It feels like this thing is the same as the medicinal pills from ten thousand years ago.”
At the same time, Bai Chen sensed Yin Mu’s cultivation level.
His strength was roughly at the lowest level of the Qi Refinement stage.
In the martial arts world, this was comparable to the peak of a master or a great grandmaster.
“You all can leave, but leave one person behind to help me with some follow-up matters.”
Yin Mu pointed at Bai Chen, then waved his hand at Xue Qi Ming.
Xue Qi Ming nodded and instructed Bai Chen:
“Stay here and listen to Lord Mu’s commands, understand?”
“If you do well and get familiar with Lord Mu, you might also receive rewards just like I did! This is a rare opportunity to seek immortality!”
Bai Chen felt disdain in his heart, but he still put on a surprised and honored expression.
“Understood, Family Head! I will definitely listen closely to Lord Mu.”
Xue Qi Ming nodded with satisfaction and left, holding the medicinal pill with a joyful expression.
After Xue Qi Ming left, Yin Mu remained motionless, looking at Bai Chen.
Although his black robe covered him, Bai Chen could still feel Yin Mu’s cold, piercing gaze scanning him.
“Wait here, and no matter what happens, do not make a sound, understood?”
Bai Chen pretended to be fearful and quickly nodded at Yin Mu.
The reason Bai Chen didn’t reveal his identity was that he felt it would be inappropriate at this moment; he wanted to play the long game.
The Xue family’s background had significant ties to this person.
As long as he kept the Xue family around, he still had a purpose.
Yin Mu approached the group of children and extended his thin, pitch-black hands.
His fingernails were extremely long and slightly yellowish.
Yin Mu murmured some incomprehensible words, and soon after, a large mass of dark energy suddenly erupted from his hands.
The children, seeing this, backed away in fear.
Bai Chen watched Yin Mu focus intently and spoke up:
“Lord Mu, what are you doing?”
Bai Chen’s sudden voice startled Yin Mu.
“Didn’t I tell you not to make a sound?!”
Yin Mu hissed at Bai Chen.
“If you don’t want to die, then shut your mouth!”
After saying that, Yin Mu refocused his attention on his hands.
Two large masses of dark energy started to swirl around the group of children.
Bai Chen squinted his eyes at the scene.
“Lord Mu, are there other cultivators like you behind you?”
“I told you to keep your mouth shut!”
Yin Mu angrily turned his head, but his pupils suddenly shrank.
He saw that Bai Chen had returned to his original appearance and was coldly staring at him.
“Who are you?”
Bai Chen said nothing, a faint red light flashing in his eyes.
“Lord Mu, I am quite curious about the power behind you.”
Yin Mu stopped his actions, cautiously watching Bai Chen.
Someone who could disguise themselves so well under his very nose, and also make him unaware, meant Yin Mu knew he had met a fellow practitioner.
Yet, he was also deeply shocked.
If Bai Chen truly was a fellow practitioner, how could he have appeared at this moment?
Yin Mu looked at Bai Chen with cold intent, preparing to strike.
No matter what, Bai Chen was showing a threatening demeanor.
Bai Chen noticed Yin Mu remained silent and calmly walked closer.
Yin Mu’s internal alarms rang loudly.
“Kid! If you take another step closer, don’t blame me for being rude!”
Bai Chen ignored him and continued towards Yin Mu.
“Are there many dark cultivators like you? Or are you the only one?”
“But I suspect there’s not just you. How did you know about these children’s uniqueness? Do you have some treasure?”
“Now that spiritual energy is dissipating, why haven’t I seen you before? When did you emerge?”
Bai Chen’s series of questions made Yin Mu’s heart race.
At this moment, he had confirmed that Bai Chen was also a cultivator!
“Kid! Who exactly are you? If you’re a cultivator, why can you appear at this time?”
“Or do you have something special that can hide you from the others?”
Yin Mu coldly stared at Bai Chen.
He couldn’t sense Bai Chen’s cultivation level.
But he felt Bai Chen should be about his level.
If Bai Chen were stronger, it would be impossible for him to be here right now!
Seeing Bai Chen say nothing, Yin Mu’s face darkened.
“Since you won’t say anything, then go die!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the dark energy in Yin Mu’s hand suddenly surged towards Bai Chen.
Facing Yin Mu’s technique, Bai Chen remained calm without changing his expression.
Yin Mu’s strength was only at the Qi Refinement stage.
To Bai Chen, it was nothing more than a slightly stronger ant, not worth worrying about.
As the black mist approached, Bai Chen simply waved his hand and directly dispersed it.
Seeing this scene, Yin Mu’s pupils contracted, and he immediately retreated.
“Who are you really?!”
Yin Mu’s voice trembled slightly.
He had fought with other cultivators before,
but never had anyone like Bai Chen who could disperse his technique with one hand!
This was no longer a fight; it was a crushing defeat!
Bai Chen’s strength was very likely above his own!
Watching Yin Mu’s cautious demeanor, Bai Chen merely looked at him lightly, feeling no concern about his escape.
He had already set up a tight net around this place!
