What a lucky world!

Chapter 70 Xiao Meng visits at night, and the mute man asks for help!
After Zhang Mu returned from Xuan Ji, it was already late, so he planned to look for Zhuang Xiaomeng again tomorrow.

After taking a comfortable hot bath, Zhang Mu went to bed, intending to have a good sleep.

After all, I was under great mental strain during these few days in Pingfeng Mountain and was really exhausted.

It was just that Zhang Mu had just laid down when he felt someone walking into the courtyard. He quickly put on his clothes and got out of bed. A charming voice came from outside.

"Brother Mu, are you there?"

"I'm coming." Zhang Mu walked forward and opened the door, and saw the maid Chunxi standing in her courtyard holding a lantern. Behind her, Zhuang Xiaomeng, wearing a light blue coat, looked like an orchid, looking at Zhang Mu with a smile.

"Madam Zhuang!" Zhang Mu was startled and hurried out to greet her. "Why are you here?"

"What do you think?" Zhuang Xiaomeng glanced at Zhang Mu and sat down on a stone bench in the courtyard. "Now the whole county has heard that our Yuanwei Escort Agency has produced a young prodigy. He went alone into Pingshan and killed a demon fox that had reached the sixth stage of Qi Condensation. Even Constable Li from the government office has come to pay his respects to me."

"The concierge can't accept invitations to your banquet."

"I was waiting for an explanation in the flower hall, but no one showed up."

"Since you don't come to see me, naturally I will come to see you."

Hearing Zhuang Xiaomeng's somewhat unhappy tone, Zhang Mu hurried forward to explain: "Madam Zhuang, I wanted to go to the flower hall to discuss this matter."

"But it's too late, and I'm so tired that I was planning to go early tomorrow morning."

Hearing Zhang Mu's words, Zhuang Xiaomeng looked at him carefully and pointed to the stone bench next to him: "Sit down."

After Zhang Mu sat down, Zhuang Xiaomeng asked again, "Are you injured?"

Zhang Mu shook his head: "It's just a minor skin injury, it will be healed in two days."

"Put your hand out!" Zhuang Xiaomeng said.

Zhang Mu obediently stretched out his hand. Zhuang Xiaomeng pressed her finger on Zhang Mu's pulse and felt it for a moment. Then she let out a soft breath, withdrew her hand, and said softly, "I don't blame you for not looking for me when you came back."

"What I'm unhappy about is why you didn't tell me in advance about killing the fox demon?"

"Even if you want to lure the fox demon out alone, you can discuss some plans or bring more talismans."

"If you don't make a plan, what if you get hurt or something happens?"

"Too reckless."

Zhang Mu felt warm in his heart when he heard Zhuang Xiaomeng's reproach, but he was helpless.

Han Long killed Chun and Xuan Ji, but he didn't want to be exposed.

At the moment, he could only smile and say, "Look, I'm fine now, aren't I?"

"I'm worried you might become complacent," Zhuang Xiaomeng said mercilessly. "The Escort Agency values safety. When you're out and about, you'll inevitably encounter various situations. You mustn't act impulsively."

Zhang Mu nodded: "Yes, I remember it."

"Ah..." Seeing Zhang Mu like this, Zhuang Xiaomeng knew that most boys of his age would not listen to such advice. He sighed and said, "Okay, I didn't come here just to teach you a lesson."

"I'm afraid you'll disappear again early tomorrow morning, so I came here to tell you two things."

Zhang Mu asked doubtfully, "Two things?"

"First, you've become famous this time. Every well-known family and organization in Wan'an County has offered you a job, but I've rejected them all on your behalf. I'm telling you this so you know what's going on."

"Those people are just optimistic about your future and are trying to do you some favors now. You'll have to pay them back sooner or later."

"I think your future is definitely not in Wan'an County, so there's no need to get entangled with them."

Zhang Mu nodded and said with a smile, "Just go back. I'm from the Weiyuan Escort Agency. It's too late to try to build relationships now."

Hearing Zhang Mu's words, Zhuang Xiaomeng's pretty face thawed. She chuckled and continued, "Since you've already refused, there must be a reason. There's a convoy leaving for the capital in a few days, so you can come with them."

"I don't know how long you can stay in the escort agency, two years? Or three years? From now on, it's always a good thing to go out and escort more, see the world, and get to know the world. That way, when you can go out on your own, you won't be bullied."

Zhang Mu's face was solemn. He stood up and bowed, "Thank you, Madam."

Zhuang Xiaomeng waved her hand: "Alright, there's no need to be so polite between us. We've finished talking about this, you should go to bed early..."

Zhuang Xiaomeng was about to get up and leave when Zhang Mu suddenly remembered something and said, "Madam, wait a minute."

"Hmm?" Zhuang Xiaomeng looked at Zhang Mu suspiciously, "What's wrong?"

"There is something I don't know if it is important, and I would like to ask Madam for your advice," said Zhang Mu.

Zhuang Xiaomeng became interested, sat down again, and said, "Speak!"

Zhang Mu then recounted the story of the fox demon's last "master" when he killed it, and then asked, "Do you think there's something going on here?"

After hearing this, Zhuang Xiaomeng frowned and thought for a moment, then shook her head: "There's too little information, it's hard to judge."

"For example, everyone in the officialdom can call you 'Sir'. Captain Li can call you 'Sir', and the Chief Clerk can call you 'Sir'. Of course, the County Magistrate is the real 'Sir' in Wan'an County."

"However, for the demon race, anyone who is stronger than them will also be called "sir."

Zhuang Xiaomeng paused and said, "But at least we can be sure that the sudden appearance of so many monsters outside the city was planned by someone with ulterior motives."

"What do you want to do?" Zhang Mu hesitated and asked, "Attack Wan'an County?"

Zhuang Xiaomeng shook her head: "Impossible."

"Human cities all have Qiyun formations. If the demons enter, their cultivation will be suppressed. If they want to attack the city, the cost will be far greater than... Hmm?"

Zhuang Xiaomeng seemed to have thought of something.

"Madam?" Zhang Mu called out.

"Unless..." Zhuang Xiaomeng hesitated.

Zhang Mu was confused: "Unless? Unless what?"

Zhuang Xiaomeng waved her hand and fell into deep thought. After a moment, she raised her head and said, "It's a long story. I'll explain it to you later. I need to confirm some things first."

"Rest well and leave with the escort team in a few days."

With that, Zhuang Xiaomeng stood up and hurriedly left Zhang Mu's courtyard.

Seeing Zhuang Xiaomeng's back, Zhang Mu felt a little confused in the night sky.

No, it’s a long story. You can make it short.

What if it ends only once?

Okay, okay, the chat is going to be interrupted like this too, right?

The Riddler is the most annoying thing.

However, Zhang Mu could only complain a few words. Judging from Zhuang Xiaomeng's expression, the matter seemed quite serious.

Anyway, maybe I played a key role?
Well, you're welcome.

Zhang Mu muttered a few words to himself, then ran back to bed and fell asleep.

……

The next day.

Zhang Mu slept until noon. If the people from the yamen hadn't come to look for him, he would have continued sleeping.

But Zhang Mu was not in a bad mood about this.

Because the people from the yamen came to give him silver.

Two hundred and ten taels of silver!

"Master Zhang, Captain Li sent me to bring this to you. The fox corpse sold for a total of 160 taels, and the remaining 50 taels is the government's reward."

Zhang Mu took the two hundred and ten taels of silver, took out a tael of change from his pocket and handed it to the yamen runner as tea money. The yamen runner said goodbye and left with satisfaction.

Zhang Mu did not delay and immediately went out with the banknotes in his pocket and headed straight for the money shop.

Shortly after.

Banker: Damn it, this guy showing off his wealth is here again...

……

After absorbing the luck of two hundred and ten taels of silver, the Tianji Ranking was activated again, and Zhang Mu continued to challenge himself.

It was not until midnight that Zhang Mu finally exhausted his luck and his final ranking rose to 49th.

The innate martial luck was strengthened again, which seemed to completely offset the influence of the "meridians struggle" mentioned by Song Biaotou before. Combined with the Ren and Du meridians, it was still making steady breakthroughs.

"Based on the current progress, I should be able to reach the sixth rank soon. Once I'm promoted to the seventh rank, I'll be considered a master in Wan'an County." Zhang Mu was planning in his mind when he suddenly frowned.

Strange, why is there someone here again?
Zhang Mu stood up and opened the door, and saw the escort agency's doorman running into his courtyard. He said to Zhang Mu, "Master Zhang, someone... someone is looking for you..."

"Ah?" Zhang Mu looked at the sky with a puzzled look. Looking for me?

Is anyone looking for me in the middle of the night?

However, seeing the other party's anxious look, Zhang Mu didn't say much. He put on an outer robe and followed the doorman out.

When he arrived at the gatehouse and saw the person who came to look for him, Zhang Mu's face suddenly changed.

It’s Mr. Mute!
At this moment, Mr. Ya seemed to be injured and was curled up in a chair. When he saw Zhang Mu, he quickly stood up and rushed over, babbling, his face full of panic, and constantly gesturing with his hands.

Zhang Mu was shocked when he saw the gesture of Ya Ye.

"Something happened to Xuan Ji?"

Mute nodded repeatedly, then knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Zhang Mu. Zhang Mu quickly pulled Mute up and said, "Come on, take me to find Xuan Ji!"

Upon hearing this, Master Ya nodded and dragged Zhang Mu out...

(End of this chapter)