If Xiao Mu could get every secret manual, it would indeed be impressive, but that would require him to use the Mutation Technique for mutation.

Using the Mutation Technique for mutation consumes energy points, and it was clear that Xiao Mu didn't plan on exchanging mutated secret manuals for energy fruits in this way.

"If you let me know which secret manual you need, I can keep an eye out for it."

Xiao Mu replied calmly.

"I see."

Lan Ying seemed a bit disappointed.

"I am a martial artist, ideally I would like to have top-notch martial arts secret scripts, top-level thunder attribute technique or top-level martial skills such as invisible sword aura. If there were martial skills of special ability type, it would be even better."

The so-called special ability type martial skills refer to those that incorporate special attributes into martial skills, producing unique effects. For instance, thunder attribute palm technique, electric attribute fist technique. These are three points stronger than ordinary martial skills. Some top-level attribute martial skills even rival the most top-notch invisible sword aura.

"Top-level martial skills are much more expensive."

Xiao Mu reminded Lan Ying in advance.

As the world mutation continues, a variety of ordinary secret manuals and even top-notch secret manuals have become increasingly common, thereby widening the gap with top-notch secret manuals.

Today, the price of top-notch secret manuals far exceeds the cost of other types of secret manuals.

"As long as Mr. Xiao can get it, we can negotiate the price."

Lan Ying quickly promised, for fear that Xiao Mu would not try his best.

"Sigh!"

Zhu Zhenping, who had been listening by the side, suddenly sighed. He looked at Lan Ying and lamented, "It's great to be in a team. When resources are pooled, it's easier to improve one's strength."

This is the tragedy of being a lone individual. Limited by their strength, many places they can't go to, many evil absurdities they can't kill, making it difficult for them to get good resources and improve their strength.

Looking despondent, Zhu Zhenping put up a smile and eagerly said to Lan Ying, "Beauty, I want to join your team, do you welcome me?"

His strength had already reached the third realm, sitting at the early stage of the third realm. Logically, a team should be quite welcoming of this level of strength.

However, upon hearing this, Lan Ying's face turned cold and she bluntly declined, "Sorry, our team consists of females and we don't want males to join."

"Uh..."

Zhu Zhenping did not expect to be rejected in such a way, and he was momentarily incredulous. He tried again, "My strength is not bad, right? I'm at the early stage of the third realm. I'm practicing Buddhist cultivation methods which are hugely advantageous against the evil absurdities. Seriously, won't you reconsider?"

"Early stage of the third realm? We have plenty of people with that level of strength in our team. As for the Buddhist cultivation methods, Yan Li is already practicing them. Is your Buddhist cultivation method a top-grade one? Can you replace Yan Li?"

Lan Ying sneered, a look of disdain on her face. She clearly didn't think highly of Zhu Zhenping.

However, she then glanced at Xiao Mu and added, "If Mr. Xiao wants to join, we would be more than happy to welcome him."

Her tone clearly indicated that she was trying to recruit him.

She looked at Xiao Mu, not attempting to hide her anticipation.

With Xiao Mu's strength, he would be welcome anywhere he went.

Xiao Mu understood Lan Ying's intention, but he decisively declined, "I'm sorry, I already have a team."

"Since Mr. Xiao doesn't want to join, beauty, I'm also available. Are you sure you won't reconsider?"

Zhu Zhenping, unwilling to give up, tried to negotiate with Lan Ying once again.

"As for you, I have only one word - Get lost!"

Clearly annoyed by the constant pestering, Lan Ying was not the least bit polite in her response.

"..."

Zhu Zhenping was rebuffed and could only manage a strained smile. In the end, he waved to Xiao Mu, "Mr. Xiao, see you later. If you come across top-grade Buddhist secret manuals, not just cultivation methods, but also True Word Incantation Vajra Mantra and so on, don't forget to leave some for me."

Top-notch secret manuals were out of his reach at the moment. After all, he was a lone individual with limited resources, so he could only aim for top-grade secret manuals.

"I'll keep that in mind."

Xiao Mu replied calmly.

"Mr. Xiao, this is..."

As soon as Zhu Zhenping left, Lan Ying's attention returned to the black long spear in Xiao Mu's hand.

Her gaze remained fixed on the black long spear, inspecting it carefully. It was clear that she was very interested in this black long spear.

"This is a treasure spear, suitable for martial artists to use. As for what it's specifically called, I can't really say."

Xiao Mu introduced casually.

The black long spear, made of unique material and possessing exceptional power, was an exceedingly rare treasure for martial artists, no less important than fragments of flying swords.

"A treasure?"

As soon as she heard that it was a treasure for martial artists, Lan Ying's eyes instantly lit up.

As the team leader, she fully understood how difficult it was for martial artists to obtain a so-called treasure, even more rare than top-notch Martial Arts Secret Manuals.

"Could I have a look at it?"

"Your strength is too low; you can't use it."

Xiao Mu glanced at her, easily seeing through her strength.

Lan Ying's strength was slightly stronger than Chen Yanli's, but still limited and in the early stage of Qi Refining and Blood Integration, at most in the late part of the early stage, still some ways off from breaking through to the middle stage.

Such strength was only equivalent to a green-blooded demon. To wield this ten-thousand pound Treasure Spear was clearly beyond her capabilities.

Lan Ying didn't expect Xiao Mu to bluntly point out that her strength was too low, and her face blushed in embarrassment.

However, now that she had seen the Treasure Spear, how could she easily give up? If she missed out this time, she didn't know when she'd get another chance.

She made a request again, "Mr. Xiao, could you let me see it?"

"When your strength reaches the late stage of Qi Refining and Blood Integration, perhaps you could use it, but not right now."

Despite his words, Xiao Mu still handed the black long spear to Lan Ying.

Lan Ying reached out to take it, so Xiao Mu quickly handed it out.

"Bang~"

The Treasure Spear was too heavy. The moment Lan Ying grabbed it, she felt unable to lift it. As soon as she loosened her grip, the Treasure Spear dropped to the ground.

Suddenly, as if an earthquake had struck, the Bone Forgers, who had the least strength and had returned from Ghost Mountain with Xiao Mu, felt their blood and energy churn.

"Ah~, so heavy!"

Lan Ying exclaimed, her face turning pale.

The Treasure Spear was so heavy; it was truly beyond her expectations.

"I told you, you can't use it."

Xiao Mu shook his head, reached out and picked up the fallen Treasure Spear.

"This is too…"

Lan Ying was at a loss for words.

Xiao Mu obviously cultivated Taoist techniques, and Daoist Cultivators, in terms of strength, were not exactly in the same league as martial artists. Seeing him easily pick up the Treasure Spear, which she couldn't even lift, it was impossible for her to imagine the extent of his strength.

"Mr. Xiao, never mind this Treasure Spear. If there are other good things, don't forget to leave some for us. We can negotiate the price."

"I just need energy fruits."

Xiao Mu replied calmly.

"We will prepare plenty of energy fruits."

Lan Ying replied with a bitter smile.

Xiao Mu seemed to be fixated on the energy fruits, and apparently needed nothing else, which left her feeling helpless. Actually, she still had some other resources in her possession.

"Okay."

Xiao Mu nodded.

Buzz Buzz Buzz!

Lan Ying's cellphone suddenly rang. After a glance at the screen, her face immediately darkened.

"Ying sister, what's wrong?"

Seeing the panic on Lan Ying's face, Chen Yanli immediately felt uneasy.

"Xu Yan and the others captured a Zombie Camp, but they were repelled by a martial artist who suddenly appeared. All their resources were taken."

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