What a lucky world!

Chapter 49 Xuan Ji recognizes her master! Meow!

Zhang Mu came out of the teahouse and went to the money shop as planned. He took out the 100-tael silver note, absorbed the white gas in it, and then retreated.

Money House Waiter: Here we go again...

Afterwards, Zhang Mu left under the resentful gaze of the bank waiter and returned to the escort agency.

Although Song Haowen discovered the flaws in the end, fortunately they were all resolved.

Next, I turned a deaf ear to what was happening outside and focused on striving for the second grade.

With the addition of the new one hundred taels of silver and white gas, Zhang Mu can challenge the Tianji list again. He has currently opened up six acupoints, which is considered to be top-notch among the first-grade Tongmai. Combined with the Three Talents Sword Technique and the Broken Star Step, he can kill almost any first-grade person on the Tianji list without even having the chance to use the Cold Dragon Killing Spring.

One hundred taels of silver allowed him to challenge the first rank twenty times. It took Zhang Mu about half a day to complete all the challenges, successfully raising his ranking to 62nd.

In the next few days, Zhang Mu asked Song Yuanqing for leave and did not even show up for duty. He closed the door and focused on the acupoints.

On the second day of practice, the seventh acupoint broke through.

On the fourth day of practice, the eighth acupoint broke through.

On the seventh day of practice, Zhang Mu began to feel that the last acupoint of the Shouque Yinxinbao Meridian began to loosen.

However, Zhang Mu did not plan to break through now.

There are rewards of turtle shell points for challenging high-level players at low levels.

The 49th place is the second-grade Tongmai, which is only thirteen places away from himself.

In other words, another sixty-five taels of silver would be enough.

Just when Zhang Mu was planning to exploit the bug in the Tianji Ranking to cheat Turtle Shell Points, someone walked into his courtyard.

……

"What? Someone from the government office is looking for me?" Zhang Mu looked at and heard what the doorman said, and his first reaction was that something had happened.

But then I thought about it and realized that it was impossible.

Song Haowen said to go once every ten days, but it’s not even the tenth day yet.

Zhang Mu went to the escort hall with doubts. Seeing the yamen runners waiting inside from afar, his heart sank at first, then a smile appeared on his face. He walked forward quickly and said enthusiastically, "Brother Qiu, Brother Qiu!"

The person who came was the tiger demon's servant Qiu Yingdong.

When Qiu Yingdong saw Zhang Mu, he also smiled and greeted him: "My dear brother, long time no see..."

"Yes, Brother Qiu has lost weight since the last time we met." Zhang Mu naturally lied without thinking.

"Oh, don't mention it. I was busy day and night with the kidnapping of the county school students. Just after that case was over, someone tried to rob the county warehouse. It's one thing after another." Qiu Yingdong said helplessly, "In my opinion, your escort agency is better. There's work to do and you can earn money. Unlike us yamen runners, we have to run ourselves to the bone just for the boss's request."

Listening to Qiu Yingdong's complaints, Zhang Mu said something perfunctory and then got to the point.

"Brother Qiu, are you here to see me at the escort agency?"

"Of course." Qiu Yingdong nodded. "Master Qian, the head of the household department, has been missing for two days, and his body was found this morning. The county magistrate was furious and asked Captain Li to solve the case quickly, but it's impossible to investigate such a headless case. I thought of you, my dear brother, and persuaded Captain Li to invite you over to take a look."

Zhang Mu looked at Qiu Yingdong and hesitated.

He doesn't dare to go!

Who knows if this was a trap set by Qiu Yingdong.

But the problem is, the other party’s reasons are very reasonable and they even brought up Captain Li. As a mere escort, what qualifications do I have to refuse?
Zhang Mu's mind raced, and he immediately pulled out the county school pass from his pocket. He said apologetically, "Brother Qiu, this is really unfortunate."

"I promised Master Song that I would attend his class today."

As he spoke, Zhang Mu looked at the sky and said, "It's almost time. If I hadn't come to see Brother Qiu, I would have been at the county school by now."

Qiu Yingdong almost lost control of his expression at this moment, and asked with a puzzled look on his face, "Teacher Song from the county school? Why would he let you attend the class?"

Zhang Mu shook his head: "I don't know either."

"We met by chance a few days ago. I chatted with the Master about something, and he gave me this token, telling me to attend his lectures."

"I'm just a warrior, and I have to learn the teachings of saints. What kind of thing is that?"

The corners of Qiu Yingdong's mouth twitched.

According to his plan, he was indeed going to take Zhang Mu to the crime scene, which was very remote. He had already made arrangements to avoid being there, so that he could find an opportunity to kill Zhang Mu.

In his opinion, Zhang Mu was only of the first rank. With his own strength, he could take Zhang Mu's life in just a few moves, and it wouldn't take too long.

But no one expected that Zhang Mu would get in touch with Teacher Song.

"Does it have to be now? Captain Li is still waiting for you, my dear brother..." Qiu Yingdong tried to fight for it again.

Zhang Mu also noticed the change in Qiu Yingdong's expression and said more firmly, "Brother Qiu, I'm sorry. Master Song is a gentleman. How could I break my promise?"

"Next time I will definitely have a drink to apologize."

"What are you talking about..." Upon hearing this, Qiu Yingdong immediately backed down and said, "I came here to ask for your help, how can it be considered your fault? Since I have an appointment with Master Song in advance, I won't force it."

"But please make time for it tomorrow."

"Tomorrow?" Zhang Mu was stunned and said, "Brother Qiu, to be honest, I really don't have any ideas about investigating and solving cases. Last time, it was just a blind cat catching a dead mouse. I'd better not get involved, right?"

"That won't work!" Qiu Yingdong said, "I've already praised you, and Captain Li thinks you're capable too. You should go, just as a favor to me."

Seeing Qiu Yingdong's attitude, Zhang Mu became even more certain that there must be something fishy about his assistance in the investigation. Knowing that he couldn't dissuade Qiu Yingdong with words, he nodded and said, "Okay then."

After getting Zhang Mu's promise, Qiu Yingdong finally felt relieved and stood up to say goodbye.

Seeing Qiu Yingdong walking away, Zhang Mu also stood up and left the escort agency.

He first called a carriage and told them to take the main road to the county school. Sure enough, after Zhang Mu's carriage started, Qiu Yingdong, who had been hiding in the dark, followed it. He didn't turn around and leave until he saw the carriage enter the county school.

After entering the county school, Zhang Mu did not go to find Song Haowen, but went out through the back door, called a carriage, and went to Xuan Ji's temple.

……

"Meow?"

"Why are you here again?"

Xuan Ji was eating fish when she saw Ya Ye bringing Zhang Mu in. She wiped her mouth with her paw and asked.

Zhang Mu walked up to Xuan Ji, squatted down, looked her in the eye, and said, "That tiger demon servant wants to kill me."

"Can you help me kill him?"

"Silver, spirit fish, or anything else, you can make any conditions."

From Qiu Yingdong's statement today, Zhang Mu knew that he had delayed for so long and was now determined to kill him. Because of Qiu Yingdong's identity, he was unsure of the escort agency's attitude. At this time, he only trusted Xuan Ji.

Xuan Ji heard Zhang Mu's words and shook her head: "I won't kill anyone, meow."

After saying that, he lowered his head to eat the fish.

Zhang Mu heaved a long sigh when he heard this.

It seems that I either have to ask for help from the escort agency or take a gamble.

"But... I can take you away." Xuan Ji raised her head again and said.

Zhang Mu was shocked when he heard this: "The opponent is a third-grade one, are you sure you can escape?"

Xuan Ji nodded seriously: "Sure, meow!"

When Zhang Mu heard Xuan Ji's confirmation, he immediately leaned towards the two options in his mind.

But before Zhang Mu and Xuan Ji could discuss it, he heard Xuan Ji say again: "But why should I help you, meow?"

"It's very tiring to carry you around."

Zhang Mu was stunned and looked at Xuan Ji.

I thought we had a deep relationship...

Is it all an illusion?
However, Zhang Mu soon noticed that Xuan Ji was constantly observing him while she lowered her head to eat fish, with a hint of cunning in her eyes.

Xuan Ji: (●ω●)

Well, this guy is trying to raise the price.

"Tell me, what do you want?" Zhang Mu said helplessly.

"Meow!" Xuan Ji immediately raised her head and looked at Zhang Mu happily, "You can also meow by letting me help you!"

"But I can't always do favors."

"If we were a family, then I would have no problem helping you, meow."

Zhang Mu: A family?

"What do you want to do?" Zhang Mu asked.

"I'll be your master, meow!" Xuan Ji raised a paw.

Zhang Mu: (￣□￣；)
"You want me to be your demon servant?" Zhang Mu's expression was solemn.

"What demon servant meow?" Xuan Ji shook her head, "I told you, I'm not a demon!"

"Then...what will it be like to be your servant?"

Xuan Ji stood up, puffed out her chest in front of Zhang Mu, and said in a majestic manner, "As my servant, you don't have to hide or be afraid anymore. If you don't want to live on the ground anymore, then stand up. I will take you away from those you can't defeat..."

Zhang Mu: It sounds a little familiar.

but……

"I'm asking what effect it will have on me? Will you control my soul?"

Xuan Ji opened her mouth, a puzzled look on her face: "What are you controlling that thing for, meow?"

"All you have to do is acknowledge that I am your master, meow..."

Zhang Mu: That’s it?

Xuan Ji: That’s it!

"It's a deal!" Zhang Mu had a strange expression on his face.

Do you have a cat owner? What's the big deal? Just think of it as having a cat in another world...

You thought I was recognizing the Master, but actually it was you who recognized the Master, little kitty!

Xuan Ji: (>^ω^<)
It’s so easy to subdue the lucky cat!

I thought it would take a long time to do favors, meow!

After all, a wild cat needs to be fed many times before it will recognize its owner.

Xuan Ji's tail wagged even faster with joy as she said, "Don't worry, meow. I'm here, so you can definitely get away."

"No, I don't want to run!" Zhang Mu said with a serious expression, "Xuan Ji, help me prepare a weapon."

Xuan Ji: (=｀ω=)
disobedient!
Call master!
(End of this chapter)