Having made up his mind, Mu Yun returned to his old courtyard.
These past few days had passed too quickly; he hadn't had time to fully experience the joys of being reborn.
He used to be a figure whose every word could shake the world.
But now, he was merely a minor instructor in Beiyun City, insignificant in the Nanyun Empire and the Tianyun Continent!
Improving his cultivation level was paramount!
However, this time, the improvement in his cultivation level didn't unlock the Zhutian Diagram, nor did it bring any pills, weapon crafting techniques, or martial arts skills to Mu Yun's mind, which surprised him.
"It seems that unlocking the Zhutian Diagram isn't just about improving my cultivation level; there are other methods!"
Having made up his mind, Mu Yun sat on the bed and began cultivating.
Even though he was a Celestial King in his previous life, in this life, every step of his cultivation had to be steady and solid, ensuring he could go further in the future!
Knock, knock, knock…
Just then, a knock sounded at the door.
"Mu Shan, what's wrong?"
Because of the methods used by the First and Second Elders, Mu Linchen was worried and left Mu Shan and Mu Yu with Mu Yun.
"Young Clan Leader, the situation is bad! The First and Second Elders have run away!"
"Run away? Where did they go?"
"The Diao family!"
Mu Shan said with a troubled expression, "The First and Second Elders knew their scheme had been exposed, so they took all their disciples and fled to the Diao family. Diao Yadong lost face at Beiyun Academy, so the Diao family is trying their best to accept them. Now, nearly 40% of the alchemists and weapon refiners in our Mu family's East Market have left, following the First Elders to the Diao family. The market is in chaos!"
"Oh?"
Hearing Mu Shan's report, Mu Yun frowned.
"Those two old foxes had already prepared their escape route. No wonder they were so reckless, even poisoning my adoptive father. The Diao family's methods are probably involved!"
"What should we do now, Young Clan Leader?"
"Where is my adoptive father?"
"The entire East Market of Beiyun City belongs to my Mu family. The Clan Leader has already gone to the East Market to appease the merchants!"
Mu Yun knew that a family's development involved significant daily expenses.
The strength of a family was judged by the number of market shops it owned and the number of weapon refiners and alchemists within its ranks.
Currently, the Mu family only had five second-grade alchemists, a dozen or so first-grade alchemists, and only about twenty weapon refiners, but no Xuan weapon masters.
Mu Fengyuan's abduction of some of the Mu family's alchemists and weapon refiners would undoubtedly deal a heavy blow to the Mu family's market economy.
"Let's go take a look!"
Having made up his mind, Mu Yun, along with Mu Shan and Mu Yu, headed towards the market.
"Clan Chief Mu, it's not that we don't trust you
, but with so many weapon refiners and alchemists gone, how are we supposed to do business?"
"Yes, without spirit pills and ordinary weapons to sell, we can't survive!"
"That's right, Clan Chief Mu, you have to think of a way!"
Just as they arrived at the East Market, Mu Yun saw several shopkeepers surrounding his adoptive father.
In the Mu Family Market, the most profitable shops were naturally those selling ordinary weapons and spirit pills; the lack of alchemists and weapon refiners would definitely affect their business.
"Everyone, please calm down!"
Mu Linchen stretched out his hands, signaling the crowd to quiet down, and said, "Because of internal reasons within my Mu Family, everyone has suffered losses, and I, Mu Linchen, feel bad about it. Therefore, starting today, for the first three months, you don't need to pay rent. After three months, I guarantee that the weapon refiners and alchemists in the Mu Family Market will be the same as before, or even better!" Mu Linchen's
words were met with cheers from the crowd.
However, some people were still worried.
"Clan Chief Mu, I heard that this is because the Mu family elders ran away with their people. Training weapon refiners and alchemists is much harder than training descendants. Where will the Mu family find weapon refiners and alchemists in such a short time?"
"Who says we don't have any!"
A light, melodious voice suddenly rang out from the crowd.
Qin Mengyao, dressed in a light blue dress, walked out gracefully.
Her appearance immediately captivated the attention of most people present.
"My Qin family will allocate three second-grade alchemists, five low-grade mortal weapon refiners, and five mid-grade mortal weapon refiners to help the Mu family overcome this crisis!"
"It's Miss Qin!"
"No wonder, I heard that the marriage alliance between the Qin and Mu families was thought to be a ruse, but it seems to be for real this time!" "
With the Qin family making such a generous offer, there's nothing to fear!"
"Not only that!"
Just as the crowd was discussing, a slightly childish voice rang out.
"It's Miao Xianyu!"
"Miao Xianyu? The Miao Xianyu who broke through to the second-grade alchemist at the age of sixteen? She's the granddaughter of Master Miao Qing, the number one alchemy genius in Beiyun City!"
"It's her."
Looking at the crowd, Miao Xianyu chuckled and said, "I, Miao Xianyu, represent the Holy Pill Pavilion and am willing to help the Mu family. Moreover, the Holy Pill Pavilion will send five second-grade alchemists to assist the Mu family."
"Five second-grade alchemists, heavens!"
Upon hearing Miao Xianyu's words, an explosion of excitement erupted from the crowd.
Five second-grade alchemists, plus Miao Xianyu herself, meant that the Mu family would not only have no shortage of alchemists recently, but their production of second-grade pills would also increase dramatically!
"I'll do my part too!"
Just then, Qi Ming, dressed in a gray robe, stepped out from the crowd.
"Qi Ming!"
"Who is he?"
"You idiot, he's a rising genius, a top-grade mortal artifact crafter!"
"Really? He looks only fifteen or sixteen, and he can forge a top-grade mortal artifact?"
Hearing the crowd's discussions, Qi Ming smiled shyly and slowly lowered his head.
He had always stood below the stage, looking up at those highly regarded geniuses. Today, being called a genius himself, he felt a little uncomfortable.
"Hehe, of course I'll help with my master's affairs!"
A chuckle rang out, and Mo Yang stepped out from the crowd.
"Listen up, everyone! My Mo Family Merchant Guild is willing to fully cooperate with the Mu Family. From now on, if you need to transport any goods or conduct business, just come to our Mo Family Merchant Guild—a 50% discount!"
"Even the Mo Family Merchant Guild is involved?"
"The Mo Family Merchant Guild is one of the largest merchants in Beiyun City, though its status isn't as high as the four major families. I never expected them to help the Mu family!"
"This time, I think our Dongfang City hasn't lost any alchemists or weapon refiners; on the contrary, we've gained even more."
"You're so clumsy! This is called losing one thing and gaining another!"
...
Seeing Qin Mengyao, Miao Xianyu, and the others appear, Mu Linchen was momentarily stunned.
What was going on? It
was one thing for the Qin family to help his Mu family, but the Holy Pill Pavilion never interfered in anything. Yet they were helping the Mu family.
And now the Mo Family Merchant Guild was getting involved too—could it be some kind of conspiracy?
Just as Mu Linchen was pondering this, four figures walked towards him; it was Qin Mengyao and her three companions.
Straightening his clothes, Mu Linchen smiled slightly, about to step forward and speak, but the four completely ignored him and walked away.
"Mu Yun!"
"Instructor Mu!"
"Master!"
"Master!"
Four figures swept past Mu Linchen and walked towards the back, completely ignoring him and all looking at Mu Yun.
"This kid..."
Seeing the four ignore him and walk towards Mu Yun, Mu Linchen laughed and scolded.
"Mu Qiankun!"
"Your subordinate is here!"
Mu Linchen said softly, "I have been seriously ill for the past month. I imagine a lot has happened in Beiyun City, right?"
"Ah?" Mu Qiankun was stunned for a moment and said, "Reporting to the clan leader, nothing happened in Beiyun City, but a major event occurred at Beiyun Academy!" "Oh?"
"
The young clan leader led his elementary class five against Diao Yadong's advanced class three, winning all three battles. In the end, Diao Yadong refused to admit defeat and challenged the young clan leader to a one-on-one duel..."
A one-on-one duel?
Hearing this, Mu Linchen raised an eyebrow. He knew Mu Yun's strength; he seemed to be only at the seventh level of the Qi Condensation Realm. How could he possibly be a match for Diao Yadong, a genius instructor?
"Hmm, a one-on-one duel!"
Mu Qiankun said with some doubt, "In the end, the young patriarch defeated Diao Yadong in one move and was promoted to advanced instructor. Moreover, patriarch, the young patriarch is incredible! Miao Xianyu was taught by the young patriarch to become a second-grade alchemist, and Qi Ming is a high-grade mortal weapon master! Mo Yang, too, after training with the young patriarch for a month, actually comprehended sword intent..." Mu
Qiankun became more and more excited as he spoke, completely forgetting Mu Linchen's status as patriarch.
"Damn it, I never knew the young patriarch was so awesome!" Mu Qiankun couldn't help but swear at the end.
"Ahem..." "
Patriarch, your subordinate has overstepped his bounds!"
Seeing Qin Mengyao nestled on Mu Yun's shoulder, and Miao Xianyu, Qi Ming, and Mo Yang looking at Mu Yun with admiration, Mu Linchen smiled slightly.
"How could his son be a waste..."
Surrounded by several people in the center, Mu Yun's gaze fell on a corner of the dispersed crowd.
There, three figures stared at him with piercing eyes, exuding a sinister killing intent.
"The Diao family?"
Seeing the three figures, Mu Yun had already made up his mind.
He would go to Fengling Cave, find the Sealing Spirit Grass, and refine Sealing Spirit Pills and Spirit Building Pills for Qi Ming's father, allowing him to become a Xuan Weapon Master again.
There were currently no Xuan Weapon Masters in the entire Beiyun City.
If Qi Yufeng could recover his strength, and as long as he was willing to help the Mu family, then the combined conspiracy of the Diao and Wang families would be useless.
Meanwhile, in the Diao family of Beiyun City!
At this moment, the Diao family hall was bustling with people. Mu Fengyuan and Mu Fengqing, along with dozens of weapon refiners, alchemists, and skilled businessmen from the Mu family market, sat in the hall.
At the head of the table sat a middle-aged man of about forty years old, a burly man with round eyes—the Diao family head, Diao Zhenyun!
"Haha… the arrival of the two elders is like adding wings to a tiger!"
Diao Zhenyun laughed heartily, his face filled with an undisguised smile.
Mu Fengyuan and Mu Fengqing were both powerful figures in the Mu family. Mu Fengyuan was at the third level of the Spirit Aperture Realm, and Mu Fengqing was at the second level. Even in Beiyun City, they were renowned experts.
Moreover, this time, the two of them had taken many alchemists and weapon refiners from the Mu family's market.
This time, the Mu family suffered a severe blow!