Subsequently, Wu Li took out a telepathic talisman and said to it, "Qu Mei, come to my office for a moment."

Not long after, a simply dressed woman who appeared to be in her early forties, with a mid-level Divine Spirits' cultivation, walked in and knocked on the door, "Manager Wu, you called for me."

"Qu Mei, this is Elder Xiao."

Wu Li introduced Xiao Mu to Qu Mei.

"Elder Xiao, hello." Qu Mei quickly extended her hand.

Xiao Mu did not say much this time, simply extending his hand to shake hers.

Wu Li instructed, "Qu Mei, Elder Xiao needs the Angel of Concealment to help him with Concealing Heaven's Secrets, and he has specified Du Yao to serve him. Take Elder Xiao to Room 13 and arrange for Du Yao to attend to him."

"Du Yao?"

Qu Mei gave Xiao Mu a surprised glance, then looked at Wu Li with a puzzled expression.

Wu Li shook her head gently, indicating not to ask further questions.

"Yes!" Qu Mei agreed and then called to Xiao Mu, "Elder Xiao, please follow me."

"Elder Xiao, please follow Qu Mei to Room 13. Du Yao will attend to you shortly there," Wu Li repeated to Xiao Mu once more.

"Thank you!" Xiao Mu stood up and left with Qu Mei.

"Elder Xiao, take care!" Wu Li stood up to see Xiao Mu off.

"Elder Xiao, this way, please." Qu Mei led Xiao Mu to Room 13.

Soon, Qu Mei brought Xiao Mu to a row of secret chambers, all secured with a Great Array from the outside.

Within the Great Array, clusters of bright yellow brilliance surged up, manifesting the Human Emperor's authority, completely cutting off the Heaven's Secret.

Qu Mei pushed open the door marked Room 13, inviting Xiao Mu inside, "Elder Xiao, this is Room 13. Please enter and wait for a moment, and I will call Du Yao to serve you."

"Thanks for your trouble!"

Xiao Mu stepped into Room 13.

The secret chamber, though not large, conveyed a sense of profundity and concealment due to the array. It was as if everything inside was cut off from the outside world.

Xiao Mu stood waiting inside the secret chamber.

Not long after, Qu Mei entered the chamber with a young woman with her head bowed.

"Elder Xiao, this is Du Yao. Du Yao, this is Elder Xiao. Pay your respects." Qu Mei introduced the young woman and Xiao Mu to each other.

"Du Yao greets Elder Xiao."

The young woman lifted her head, quickly bowed to Xiao Mu, and then almost inaudibly reassured, "The Hell's Death Qi on me has been suppressed; it won't harm anyone."

"You are Du Yao?" Xiao Mu ignored the mention of Hell's Death Qi and smiled at Du Yao.

"Yes, I am, ah, you... you are... it's you."

The young woman suddenly looked up at Xiao Mu, face showing surprise before nervously lowering her head again.

Xiao Mu remained expressionless, "Since you are Du Yao, that's good. I heard you excel in Concealing Heaven's Secrets, especially in matters of life and death, fate, and reincarnation. That's why I requested you. Du Yao, please help me now to Conceal Heaven's Secret."

"Yes, Elder Xiao."

Du Yao replied softly, her tone still nervous.

"Elder Xiao, as you are busy, I will not disturb you further. Du Yao, be sure to do your utmost to Conceal Heaven's Secret for Elder Xiao." Qu Mei bid farewell to Xiao Mu and reminded Du Yao before leaving Room 13.

"Greetings, Elder Xiao. Earlier, I didn't know it was you, and I unintentionally offended you. If you wish to punish me, please punish... punish me." After Qu Mei left, Du Yao immediately apologized to Xiao Mu, appearing very anxious.

"Why would I punish you?" Xiao Mu asked in return.

"I... I... Du Yao accidentally got some dust on Elder Xiao's clothes," Du Yao replied quietly, as if she had committed a grave mistake, casting a quick glance at Xiao Mu and then hurriedly lowering her head.

"I'm not that petty; there's no need for you to be uneasy. I'm here simply to have you Conceal Heaven's Secret for me, not to cause you trouble. I met you for the first time today."

Xiao Mu smiled as he spoke.

This niece-in-law of Yu Jiasheng, seemed not merely as timid as she claimed but overly cautious.

"Oh!" Du Yao, half-believing, looked at Xiao Mu briefly; their eyes met, and she was startled, quickly looking down, avoiding eye contact and appearing frightened.

Seeing this, Xiao Mu momentarily found himself at a loss for words. Yu Jiasheng's niece-in-law seemed excessively cautious, leading Xiao Mu to wonder if she could be of much use.

For now, he could only instruct directly, "Start Concealing Heaven's Secret for me."

"Yes, Elder Xiao."

Du Yao agreed, cautiously speaking, "Elder Xiao, could you please specify which aspects of Heaven's Secret you wish to conceal?"

Xiao Mu frowned slightly, was Du Yao always this cautious when asking questions?

Nevertheless, he did not correct her to avoid frightening her and directly answered, "In the aspects of life and death, and fate."

After speaking, he observed Du Yao's expression.

Both life and death, and fate are extremely powerful domains. Initially, Xiao Mu thought that upon mentioning these domains, Du Yao, being so timid and timid, would surely be shocked and anxious.

Yet, reality turned out to be quite the opposite of his expectations.

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