Why did you provoke me?

Jingwu was not kept in the dark about Yu Menglai's involvement in the first battlefield.

But he waited until the afternoon of the next day to see Yu Meng, accompanied by Jing Yi.

Every time Jingwu saw Yu Meng, her admiration for Yu Meng would rise even higher.

This young girl accomplished what no one else had done in all these years. She also gave these people a chance to stand in the sunlight again.

"Teacher Yu." The two bowed together.

Yu Meng pointed to the chairs beside her, "Please sit down. Is there anything I can help you with?"

Jingwu reported the situation to Yumeng. She didn't mention any difficulties or complain about the harsh conditions.

Jingyi asked some questions about line drawing techniques. Yu Meng was very generous to her friends, explaining it carefully and giving some demonstrations.

Jingyi was quite perceptive; he wrote down everything Yu Meng said in his notebook. He then carefully considered it after returning home.

Therefore, none of his questions were repetitive. Jingwu found it a bit strange; there were many parts Yumeng mentioned that he didn't understand. But he was clever; seeing that Jingyi remembered a lot, he followed suit and also remembered quite a bit.

When the two of them got back, Jingyi explained to him, "Teacher Yu is too smart, but she doesn't have much patience. If you ask her the same question many times and still can't learn it, you won't see her again next time."

"Ah, why?"

"Because she'll avoid you."

"Does this mean they think we're stupid?" Jingwu was stunned. This was so childish.

"You think we're so smart?" Jingyi retorted.

Jingwu touched his nose and remained silent. He would still need to consult Jingyi about cultivation issues in the future, so he couldn't afford to argue with her.

After spending a few days on the front lines, the cripple sent a message telling her to return to Jingchuan, saying that something big had happened.

Yu Meng knew in her heart that the so-called big event was the resolution of the alien mother body issue.

Without delay, she took a plane back to Jingchuan.

The meeting took place at the long-haired man's residence. Secretary Wu arranged for him a private courtyard, which was of a very high standard, far superior to the lame man's gatekeeper's quarters.

When Yu Meng arrived, the two of them were already waiting there.

Seeing Yu Meng's travel-worn appearance, the cripple hurriedly poured her a cup of tea. "This matter is too important to discuss over the phone."

Yu Meng sat down. "Have you investigated thoroughly?"

"Yes," they both nodded in unison, "the alien matrix has dried up; it's worthless now."

Yu Meng paused, her hand still holding the teacup. "What's going on?"

The long-haired man said with his eyes closed, "The day we left the Jing family, they claimed they had lost something and sealed off the core area. Later, they also blocked the roads in and out. At that time, perhaps the alien mother's crystal core was lost."

Yu Meng looked at the cripple. "Old man, you can see some special things, didn't you check what's going on?"

The cripple shook his head. "You think it's just a casual look? There's a price to pay for it."

"But we need to know who took that thing, right?" Yu Meng was unsure. The cripple's abilities were too special, and she was afraid that she would be exposed.

Neither of them spoke.

Yu Meng tentatively asked, "You guys don't know, do you?"

The long-haired man opened his eyes. "Yu Meng, I remember you have a squad of Jing family guards, right?"

"Yes, what's wrong?" Yu Meng's heart tightened.

The cripple spoke up, "Let's find a way to cut ties with them."

Yu Meng looked at this, then at that, and said, "Explain more clearly?"

The cripple sighed. "My men have received secret information. The death of the Jing family patriarch is too suspicious. The loss of this alien mother crystal core is probably something she orchestrated herself."

The long-haired man continued, "On the surface, many hidden forces have already issued bounties on everyone in the Jing family, regardless of age, gender, status, or even whether they are servants or janitors."

Yu Meng said she didn't understand, "Isn't the head of the Jing family dead? What's going on here?"

"The timing of her death is wrong, and the manner of her death is also unusual. Who would be killed by a trap they set on their own turf?" The long-haired man frowned, sighing as he spoke.

Yu Meng's lips twitched. Could she say it was true? She was the one who tampered with it.

"What does that have to do with the guard squad?"

"Those are also members of the Jing family, and elite ones at that. How could those people let members of the Jing family like that wander outside?" The cripple looked at Yu Meng. "Didn't you see? This is an attempt to purge the Jing family."

"Isn't it still uncertain? To go this far based on just a guess is a bit unfair."

"Yu Meng, don't you know what that alien mother crystal core means to these people?"

"Since things are already like this, just tell me about it, let me broaden my horizons." Yu Meng looked at the cripple sincerely.

"Sigh, I don't know the specifics, but I do know that it has a function that is said to have miraculous effects on brain development."

"What kind of miraculous effect? ​​Isn't the human brain's area fixed?" Yu Meng was very surprised; this was the first time she had heard such a claim.

"They say it can enhance a person's talent," the long-haired man added.

Yu Meng opened her mouth wide, her expression exaggerated, "Wouldn't everyone who gets it be a genius?"

"It's not that exaggerated. This kind of thing is extremely rare. Only one in a hundred years can be found."

"Wouldn't it be incredibly competitive?" Yu Meng sat up straight. "What are your plans? Are you thinking of joining in too?"

They both fell silent, and after a while, they both shook their heads.

"We can't compete with them. It seems like other people have arrived, and people like us are all within their cleaning range."

Yu Meng didn't understand. "How could those people know about this world? And about things that are still uncertain?"

"Yu Meng, if we can all come, can others come too?"

Looking at them, Yu Meng suddenly said, "Do you think they might be old friends of yours?"

"Yu Meng, you can't joke like that." The cripple slammed his hand on the table first.

Yu Meng didn't understand why he was so agitated. She glanced at the long-haired man and waited for him to give an explanation.

"The reason is simple: this world lacks the resources for our cultivation. Those people are progressing, while we are standing still, and our cultivation level has even dropped considerably."

Yu Meng chuckled, "I was just saying that, it's not true."

Just then, the cripple became serious. "Yu Meng, are we now considered part of Jingchuan's group?"

Yu Meng hurriedly shook her head, "My Jingchuan is just a thatched hut, how could I possibly wrong the two esteemed gentlemen?"

"I don't feel wronged at all, besides, we paid the entrance fee. And you accepted it, so you can't go back on your word."

"You've allowed me to live here, and this courtyard is proof of that," the long-haired man added.

"Jingchuan is just an ordinary place. I advise you to be kind. If this matter implicates Jingchuan, I won't hesitate to turn against you." Yu Meng's face darkened.

"Hey, hey, Yu Meng, don't misunderstand. We're just staying here with you. We won't go out and bother them," the lame man hurriedly explained.

The long-haired man nodded, "We won't fight for the alien mother crystal core; we just want peace and quiet."

Yu Meng didn't believe what they said. "You can't stay here anymore. If they come looking for us, they'll link us together no matter what I say. And I'm very talented. They will never let an accident like me survive."

The lame man and the long-haired man were dumbfounded. "Where do you want us to go?"

Yu Meng thought for a moment, "Let's go to the alien battlefield, since you're not afraid of alien parasites anyway."

"How can this be allowed?"

"Why not? I'll have Jing Ancheng's squad take care of you. Anyway, you're facing the same enemy. You can support each other and maybe you'll get through this." Yu Meng said naturally.

He turned on the intercom and started making arrangements, muttering to himself, "This needs to be done quickly, or it won't be good if people find out."