"Xiao Mu, Mr. Zhou personally invited you, why haven't you accepted yet?"

The chubby Zhu Yang scolded Xiao Mu in a low voice, full of dissatisfaction, seemingly thinking that Xiao Mu's reaction was too slow - he didn't accept Zhou Shenmu's invitation immediately.

"Mr. Xiao, hurry up and join. Mr. Zhou has already rejected several peak stage powerhouses for you."

Shan Jian looked at Xiao Mu with eager eyes, his gaze tinged with jealousy.

Regardless, he had never expected that Zhou Shenmu's appreciation for Xiao Mu would reach such a point – he was willing to reject several peak stage powerhouses, just for Xiao Mu.

"I never force anyone. Xiao Mu, as long as you join us, I will provide protection for you. Any rabble trying to harm you, I wouldn't mind killing them all."

Zhou Shenmu, graceful and elegant, continued to court Xiao Mu with a smile. Throughout, he showed no signs of coercion.

"Xiao Mu, don't dishonor the kindness shown to you!"

Zhu Yang's face darkened, he was displeased.

Xiao Mu hadn't responded to Zhou Shenmu's invitation yet, which made Zhu Yang unhappy.

Many powerful figures yearned to join Zhou Shenmu's team but couldn't, and here was Xiao Mu being picky and unappreciative.

"Mr. Zhou Shenmu, right? I've heard a lot about you!"

Xiao Mu suddenly bowed to Zhou Shenmu, his face revealing a faint smile, "Mr. Zhou's invitation is flattering. However, I'm used to being free and don't currently plan to join any team, I can only refuse Mr. Zhou's kindness."

Zhou Shenmu was taken aback, he had not expected Xiao Mu to refuse.

"What?"

Zhu Yang was furious. He sneered at Xiao Mu, "Xiao Mu, who do you think you are? You dare to refuse Mr. Zhou's invitation! You're truly ungrateful!"

"Never mind."

Zhou Shenmu shook his head at Zhu Yang, signaling him to stay calm, "I never force anyone, Xiao Mu. Since you don't want to join, let's leave it at that. But since you're not joining my team, I can't provide you with any protection."

"If someone else wants to kill you, I can only stand aside and watch. I hope you understand that."

"Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Zhou!"

Xiao Mu thanked him, bowing to Zhou Shenmu.

"Hehe!"

"Hehe!"

Ying Long and Zhu Yansheng sneered at Xiao Mu, pleased with his rejection of Zhou Shenmu.

After Xiao Mu refused, there were immediately mutated beings who joined Zhou Shenmu's team, all of whom were powerful mutants.

Zhou Shenmu chose a female mutant at the peak stage to join, who graciously accepted the offer.

The peak-stage female mutant was extremely excited. While gratefully thanking Zhou Shenmu, she glanced at Xiao Mu with a peculiar expression, as if feeling sorry for him.

Many teams were quickly formed in the valley, five members each, grouping together.

Xiao Mu sat cross-legged outside the valley, ignoring everyone else.

But, Zhu Yansheng, Ying Long, and their group kept glancing at Xiao Mu, monitoring his every move, worried he might escape.

Commander Hao's authoritative voice echoed from above, reminding the mutants participating in the task of certain details.

The fog in the valley gradually faded, and the Valley Entrance Array was finally opened. Everyone was motivated.

Xiao Mu released the Fire Dragon Vehicle, stood on it, and prepared to rush in as soon as the Valley Entrance Array opened.

In his hand, he held an expensive map. The map marked several locations of Energy Fruit Trees, which would help him in obtaining the Power Fruits more easily.

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