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

"What did you just say?"

"Does the company have any assignments in Dongxiangzhuang?"

Xu Si couldn't help but ask to confirm.

Xu San turned around and said, "Baby, can you touch Su Mu's forehead for me and see if he has a fever?"

Feng Baobao did as she was told and reached out to touch Su Mu's forehead.

A row of black lines appeared above Su Mu's head.

No?

All I did was ask if there was a mission.

Is it really necessary to go this far?

Although I slack off, leave early, drink, flirt with girls, and don't do my job properly... I'm still a good employee of the company!

Well, it does seem a bit odd for Wendy to proactively ask if there's a mission; I'll just find an excuse.

Thinking of this, Su Mu slapped Feng Baobao's hand away and said, "Hey, what are you thinking?"

"I just heard that the scenery in Dongxiangzhuang is nice, and the owner, Hu Lin, is very hospitable."

"I heard that they also have a unique kind of wine that is not only delicious but also very beneficial to cultivation."

"Shouldn't I try this?"

"Asking you if you have any tasks is just a way of saying you don't want to spend money on train tickets, is that alright?"

Hearing him say that, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Xu San patted his chest and said, "You little rascal... I thought you were possessed by Feng Zhenghao's spirit in Tianxia."

Zhang Chulan nodded in agreement.

"Yes, that's more like Brother Su."

Xu Si took out his phone and searched for a moment before saying, "Dongxiangzhuang is close to Longhu Mountain, and I heard that it has always had a good relationship with the Celestial Master's Mansion."

"Although there weren't any missions over there, it would be good for you to go and investigate who else from the Celestial Master's Mansion, besides Zhang Lingyu, would be participating in the selection of the Celestial Master at the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony."

"I've sent out the task; you can go by yourself when the time comes."

[Ding! Detected that the host has successfully created an unreliable stereotype in others, role-playing progress +1]

Current progress: 20/100

[Ding! New ability unlocked - Heart of Freedom]

The Heart of Freedom: The wind represents freedom, which cannot be bound or held back.

The host will not be affected in mind or suppressed/bound by any ability!

Hearing the system notification in his ear, Su Mu, who had been somewhat amused and exasperated by his prejudice against others, immediately widened his eyes.

What the hell!

A free spirit?

Will not be affected by any power, nor be suppressed or bound?

Isn't this invincible?!

What I feared most when I went to Dongxiangzhuang was that I would clash with the Four Madmen of Quanxing and be affected by their methods.

That's it! All that talk of wine, women, wealth, anger, and the four unbridled madmen is useless against my free spirit!

Without those mind-altering methods, the threat posed by these individuals decreased almost dramatically.

With my current abilities, I can easily make a clean getaway.

Thinking of this, Su Mu's lips curled up slightly.

Great! When we get to Dongxiangzhuang, I can finally have some fun!

Looking at the smile on Su Mu's lips, Zhang Chulan couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Su Ge smiled, and his fate was uncertain.

I wonder which unlucky souls have been targeted by Brother Su this time.

……

Dongxiangzhuang.

In the hall, Hu Lin, with his white hair and beard, was discussing the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony with Zhang Lingyu.

Zhang Lingyu said, "It's settled then that your son will participate in the Celestial Master qualification selection."

"No problem." Hu Lin nodded. "My worthless thing certainly wouldn't dare to covet the position of Celestial Master's successor."

"However, I am already flattered to have this opportunity to meet with so many talented people from all over the world."

"This time, even extraordinary individuals from outside the Daoist sect are allowed to participate in the selection. The Old Celestial Master's actions are truly astonishing!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lingyu silently lowered her eyes.

To be honest, the Luotian Grand Ritual was originally just a Taoist ritual.

The reason for making so many changes is entirely because of Zhang Chulan, who appeared out of nowhere.

Although he didn't say it explicitly, all of his actions were sending a signal—

He wants to pass on the position of Celestial Master to Zhang Chulan.

For this reason, he even went so far as to allow everyone to participate in the selection process for the Celestial Master qualification.

but……

Why?

On what grounds?

Is it because Zhang Chulan possesses the Yang Five Thunders?

Thinking of this, Zhang Lingyu clenched her fists.

But he didn't voice his confusion and resentment, because the person he respected most was his master—

The Celestial Master, Zhang Zhiwei!

Want to become a Taoist master?

you can!

Let your strength speak for itself at the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony!

Thinking of this, Zhang Lingyu spoke softly.

"I dare not presume to know my master's thoughts; I can only do my best to carry them out."

"Since things have come to this, I will take my leave now."

As he spoke, he stood up to leave.

Hu Lin naturally tried to persuade him to stay.

"Don't be like that, Lingyu! Stay for dinner!"

"No, goodbye!"

As the two were struggling, a disciple walked over.

"Master, a man named Su Mu, who claims to be an employee of Na Du Tong, has come to visit you on orders from the company."

Upon hearing their disciple's words, the two of them froze on the spot.

Zhang Lingyu was simply surprised.

He remembered the name Su Mu very clearly.

That night, the two of them had a fight in the back mountain of Nanbukai.

His sharp arrows, capable of easily piercing his Golden Light Spell, and his willow-like movements, remained vivid in his memory.

But what is he doing in Dongxiangzhuang?

Could it be that the company has some connection with Dongxiangzhuang?

Unlike Zhang Lingyu, Hu Lin was surprised, but his heart skipped a beat.

He knew in his heart that he had never had any connection with Dongxiangzhuang or Nadutong.

Why would the company suddenly send someone to visit?

This person is definitely after Xia He!

Xia He is innocent, even though she is a member of the Quanxing!

She's a good person!

She's different!

We absolutely cannot allow anyone from the company to harm her!

This person must be kicked out!

Thinking of this, Hu Lin slowly spoke.

"Our Dongxiang Village and Nadutong have always kept to ourselves, so why should we need their people to pay us a visit?"

"Go tell that person I'm not home and tell him to go back."

Hearing him say that, Zhang Lingyu frowned.

Although Dongxiang Village wasn't connected to Nadutong as he had imagined, Su Mu's visit was indeed somewhat strange.

But no matter what, the country is always behind every channel.

Besides, they're just here to pay a visit, not to cause trouble. Aren't you afraid of being targeted by the company later if you handle things this way?

If it were any other sect, Zhang Lingyu would naturally be too lazy to bother with such trivial matters.

However, Dongxiangzhuang and Longhushan have always been on good terms, so I feel it's necessary to mention it.

Thinking of this, Zhang Lingyu said, "Teacher Hu, if there's nothing seriously wrong with the company visiting, it wouldn't hurt to meet with them."

"Otherwise, if I offend the company because of this, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to face people in the future."

Hearing him say that, Hu Lin finally understood.

That's right!

Just now, I was only thinking about protecting Xia He, and I didn't consider that if I refused the company's visit without a reason, it would only arouse more suspicion from the company.

It seems the company is only suspicious at the moment, without any actual evidence, and has no intention of taking any action.

Otherwise, it's impossible that only one person came.

In that case, I should be more hospitable in order to dispel any doubts.

Thinking of this, Hu Lin laughed heartily.

"Lingyu is absolutely right; it was I who failed to consider things carefully."

"Someone, quickly go and invite that Su Mu in."

"I must treat him well!"