One person: plays Wendy, the most carefree director of Nadu.

Upon hearing Professor Byrd's words, Su Mu couldn't help but laugh.

arrogant.

That's incredibly arrogant!

Regardless of whether these monkeys are related to him or not, at least he helped these people by taking action just now.

The first thing these people said was to hold themselves accountable?

That's outrageous!

There's really nothing to say about people like that.

"Hey! I'm talking to you!"

Professor Byrd shouted, "Hand over the method for raising these monkeys!"

"Hey, no rush, no rush."

Su Mu grinned.

"Since you like monkeys so much, why don't you join them?"

"What do you mean?" Byrd was taken aback.

"Shhh."

Su Mu put his index finger to his lips in a shushing gesture.

Let me sing you a song.

Su Mu raised his hand and waved it, and the wind element condensed into the strings of a zither.

"Strive to evolve, laugh at how fake animal documentaries are."

"Ancestors, your claws and teeth have been worn away!"

"There must be a better way to deal with a love-hate relationship."

"Let's have a competition, whoever kneels down first..."

As Su Mu sang, Byrd felt an unbearable itch in his hands and couldn't help but reach out and scratch.

However, the next second, strands of golden hair began to grow on his arm!

"What! What's going on here—chirp!"

Professor Baird's exclamation got stuck in his throat and turned into a squeaking sound!

He instinctively reached out and grabbed his own throat, but was even more shocked.

Because his hands had somehow turned into rough monkey claws!

What's wrong with me?

The last thought that flashed through Byrd's mind was followed by primal fear.

Those around watched helplessly as Professor Byrd's figure gradually hunched over, until finally only a small monkey remained, frantically putting on a set of clothes and chattering as it fled into the forest.

"Ya-youkai!"

"Professor Byrd has been turned into a monkey!"

Su Mu watched the monkey flee in disarray, a smile playing on his lips.

The effect of the Song of Reason is even better than I imagined!

You have to sing to trigger this condition, which is a little tricky.

At this moment, Hongda stepped forward from the group.

"Sir, we are very grateful to you for helping us control the monkey troop."

"We're about to enter this valley. Could you please ask these monkeys to make way for us?"

You've got two things wrong.

Su Mu raised two fingers.

"First, the reason I control these monkeys is not to save you, but to let you understand that I have this ability."

"Secondly, what made you have the illusion that I would let you into this valley?"

Su Mu raised his hand and unleashed a wind blade.

The wind blades cut a deep crack in the ground.

"Those who cross the line—"

"die!"

Hongda's face darkened as he looked at the cracks in the ground.

He absolutely must complete this task.

However, it's not advisable to directly clash with this formidable individual right now.

After all, besides people like himself, there are quite a few mercenaries in his team who are paid to join.

These people won't risk their lives for me.

At that time, it might even become an obstacle for them.

Thinking of this, Hongda looked at the team leader, Mingyuan.

Liu Mingyuan nodded and said, "We'll retreat."

It's perfectly fine to back out now.

Everyone dispersed.

Watching everyone walk away, Su Mu turned back to look at the group of monkeys who were still frozen in mid-air.

At this point, the monkeys seemed to have accepted reality and stopped struggling.

A large monkey, standing upright, stood directly behind Su Mu, looking at him with a gaze that could make one's hair stand on end.

This big monkey is the same big-eared monkey named Zhang Huaiyi from the original story.

Su Mu looked at Zhang Huaiyi and said, "I know you can understand what I'm saying."

"Next, I'll stay in the valley and wait for a group of people."

"I don't want to hurt you, so don't mess with me, understand?"

After saying that, Su Mu raised his hand and waved it, releasing all the monkeys from control.

One by one, the monkeys escaped and landed on the ground, chattering as they ran back to the cliff.

Seeing this, Zhang Huaiyi nodded to Su Mu and left without saying a word.

As it left, the monkey troop disappeared into the cliffs, as if it had never been there.

Su Mu shrugged and turned to walk into the Twenty-Four Seasonal Valley.

I've been working so hard for so long, it's time to take a break.

……

Meanwhile, on the other side, Liu Mingyuan and his group retreated to a stream.

Elijah walked over to Liu Mingyuan and asked, "Liu, what exactly happened with that guy just now?"

"Mr. Elijah, I don't know what's going on either."

Liu Mingyuan said calmly, "If I had known that there would be such troublesome people at this mission location, I wouldn't have brought so few people."

"Let's see what that guy does."

"Slowing bullets, raise your hand to control all the monkeys."

"In comparison, a wind blade slashing out a rift across the valley is considered routine."

"Such strength is comparable to that of the Ten Elders."

"If we had known about such a thing beforehand, how could we not have taken precautions?"

Hearing him say this, Elijah also believed that Liu Mingyuan was unaware of the situation.

"Liu, what should we do next?"

"With that person guarding us, we have no chance at all."

"No rush."

Liu Mingyuan smiled slightly.

"We have already requested reinforcements. Once our people arrive, even the Ten Elders won't be untouchable."

"Don't worry, you just need to provide cover."

Elijah nodded upon hearing this and said nothing more.

Since Liu Mingyuan already has a solution, let's leave it at that.

……

At the same time, Zhang Chulan and his group were also heading towards the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley.

Zhang Chulan looked at Mei Jinfeng, who had taken a long detour to reach a slightly higher position, and asked in confusion, "Grandma, why did you lead us on such a roundabout route?"

"Didn't that kid Su Mu say that before?"

"The entire Qinling Mountains form a vast Qi (vital energy) system."

"If you don't enter along a specific route, you will be harmed by the Qi formation."

Mei Jinfeng began to explain.

Xia Liuqing waved her hand impatiently.

"Hey kid, why are you asking so many questions? Just follow me!"

Wang Zhenqiu's attention fell on Feng Baobao, and he asked, "I've noticed you looking back every now and then. Is someone behind you?"

Feng Baobao nodded.

"Yes, someone is following us."

"And it seems like they're acquaintances."

"What?!"

Zhang Chulan was startled.

"Is someone following us?"

"Where?"

To be honest, he didn't hear a thing and was completely unaware of what was happening.

Feng Baobao pointed to the bushes below.

"Right behind that."

"Where did this bastard come from, daring to follow your Grandpa Xia Liuqing?"

Xia Liuqing shouted sternly, "Why aren't you showing yourself to your grandfather?"

"Oh dear, I didn't expect to be discovered."

"However, you probably wouldn't attack your fellow disciples..."

As the sound rang out, Gong Qing led a group of Quanxing members out from behind the bushes.

Am I right?

"Senior Xia Liuqing!"