"Which evil ghost is the commander referring to? What's its background? What's its strength?"

Xiao Mu was very cautious. Despite the commander's aid, he was not willing to promise anything without further information.

After all, his life was more important than reciprocating any favor.

"It's called Zhi, from the Dongye Ghost Clan, a perfection curse ghost, who also participated in the Strength Seed Mission." The Commander said, summoning an illusion of the evil ghost with his power.

The ghost was unusually tall with a peculiar form – it had a lion's head and a bull's snout, unlike the typical appearance of evil ghosts.

"Has it mutated?"

Xiao Mu asked, surprised.

Unlike regular ghosts, it seemed this ghost had practiced some hidden method that resulted in its mutation.

Normally speaking, such ghosts were often significantly stronger than the average ghosts.

The commander nodded, "This ghost practiced a demonic method, which caused a drastic mutation. It's slightly stronger than most ghosts, but I believe with your strength, you won't fear it."

Indeed, Xiao Mu feared nothing.

With his current strength, unless he encountered a fifth realm powerhouse who self-abnegated their cultivation, no common fourth realm power could be his match.

Besides, when Xiao Mu attained Perfection in the True Realm, he gained three strands of extraordinary Qi. In addition, he possessed a door-god painting, comparable in power to a top-grade artifact, and the True Realm treasure, the Destruction Spear.

The Destruction Spear was especially formidable. Even a fifth realm powerhouse could be potentially slain with a strike from it.

"If I encounter this ghost and have the opportunity, I will kill it. But if I fail, I hope the commander will not blame me considering the immense size of the Realm of True Nothingness, the chance of meeting this ghost is rather slim."

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Mu decided to somewhat agree, but didn't guarantee anything.

Killing the evil ghost Zhi would repay the commander for helping him divert Ying Long. From then on, they'd owe each other nothing.

The commander didn't persist, but rather nodded satisfactorily, "It's how it should be. By the way, Xiao Mu, are you familiar with Yang Lei?"

"Yang Lei?"

An unease surfaced in Xiao Mu's heart.

He had killed Yang Jin and was constantly apprehensive that his secret might be exposed. And of Yang Lei's potential revenge, he was indeed somewhat wary.

Until he breaks through to the fifth realm, he would have to be cautious of him.

The commander stared at Xiao Mu's face, trying to discern something. However, Xiao Mu masked his expressions well, and the commander was eventually disappointed.

"Recently, Yang Lei has been investigating you and has even inquired about your background from me. I am concerned that he could harm you, so be careful."

"Did the commander tell him anything?"

Xiao Mu feigned nonchalance.

Frowned, the commander responded, "Of course not, I'm not one to casually reveal someone's privacy. But, I fear you won't be able to keep your background a secret for long, Yang Lei will find out sooner or later."

Xiao Mu nodded, his expressions becoming more serious.

Did Yang Lei start to suspect him?

This was troublesome.

He needed to increase his strength to the fifth realm as soon as possible. If Yang Lei discovered his identity and learned that he killed Yang Jin, revenge could endanger his friends and family.

After sending the commander away, Xiao Mu silently started planning.

He carefully planned his explorations within the Realm of True Nothingness.

The primary goal of this journey was to obtain the Power Seeds and advance to the fifth realm.

Once he had reached the fifth realm, he could use the fourteen hundred energy fruits he possessed to increase his strength further - to the peak of the early stage of the fifth Realm.

With a proper opportunity and profound understanding of the Power Seed, he could easily break through to the mid fifth realm.

With the strength of the mid fifth realm, he could even fight beyond his realm. There was no need to fear a mere Yang Lei.

Actually, even without reaching the mid fifth realm, just by reaching the beginning stages, he would have enough strength to fight Yang Lei.

Pondering these possibilities made Xiao Mu feel more at ease.

However, because of his inherently cautious nature, he decided to inform Zhao Yan in advance to go into hiding.

Zhao Yan, who had achieved the fourth realm not too long ago, didn't bother to come to Broken Truth Mountain.

Despite the abundant resources, Broken Truth Mountain was far from being a safe haven.

Once everything was dealt with, Xiao Mu finally rested easy.

The ladies, Wang and Zhou, tasted some benefits and hence started fawning over him.

Two days later, all the mutated beings moving towards the Broken Truth Mountain started gathering at the mountain's base.

Xiao Mu kept a low profile, descended the mountain slowly with the crowd, not trying to show off anything.

"Mr. Xiao, I didn't expect to meet you again."

Feng Yuzi, standing by the entrance of Broken Truth Mountain, smiled upon seeing Xiao Mu.

He wasn't qualified to participate in the Realm of True Nothingness mission, and it seemed he had been waiting for Xiao Mu specifically.

"It's you!"

Seeing Feng Yuzi, Xiao Mu's face darkened immediately.

"It appears Mr. Xiao isn't too pleased to see me? Haha! Well, it doesn't matter. For a thousand four hundred energy fruits, I can keep a secret for Mr. Xiao, how about that?"

"Don't try to fool me by saying you don't have them, Mr. Xiao. I'm well aware that you obtained a total of fourteen hundred energy fruits from your recent trip to the Infinite Valley."

Feng Yuzi spoke confidently, his face filled with absolute certainty. It seemed he was not afraid of Xiao Mu's refusal at all.

Killing intent surged in Xiao Mu's heart as he gave Feng Yuzi a cold stare.

There was no doubt in his mind that Feng Yuzi had guessed his involvement in Yang Jin's death. However, Feng Yuzi might not necessarily have any substantial evidence to prove it. He coldly responded, "Secret? What secret of mine needs to be kept?"

Feng Yuzi sneered, "So, Mr. Xiao refuses to give me the energy fruits? Fine, I'm sure Commander Yang Lei would be very interested to have a chat with me."

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