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“This trip to Changfeng Base is to escort a treasure. Mo Shanshan is willing to pay such a high price for it. It’s clear that this treasure is definitely extremely precious!” Walking on the way back, Chu Mo silently pondered.
How precious the treasure was wasn’t the key point he was focused on. No matter how rare, he wouldn’t develop any greedy covetous thoughts towards it. Although Chu Mo couldn’t be considered a kind person, he believed he still had a bottom line.
Mo Shanshan had treated him well, her attitude was also respectful, and she had also answered many of his doubts about cultivation. She could be considered to be a good friend to him. Chu Mo naturally wouldn’t betray and abandon righteousness for no reason.
However, this round trip spanned nearly ten thousand kilometers. There would definitely be significant dangers.
He needed to make ample preparations.
Thinking this, Chu Mo decided to browse the Supply Hall tomorrow.
The next day, Chu Mo strolled around the Martial Artist Supply Hall, purchasing some Recovery and Energy Restoration Pills, as well as some items needed for survival in the wilderness.
In the following days, he cultivated at home, waiting for the appointed time.
Five days passed in a flash.
On this day, Chu Mo arrived at the agreed upon location.
He saw Mo Shanshan was already waiting here, and besides her, seven or eight experts had also arrived. They were all part of the escort team for this trip.
Chu Mo observed for a bit and found they were all at least Late-Stage Martial Artists. Some were Peak-Stage, and a few were Martial Masters.
They were all unfamiliar faces.
Among them, one who seemed to be an old man judging from his appearance, but the aura on his body was profound. His eyes were even sharper than a hawk’s gaze, not inferior to that Martial Master surnamed Zhou who followed behind Mo Shanshan.
Just as Chu Mo was observing him, Mo Shanshan noticed and immediately came forward to greet him.
The two chatted casually for a bit, and more people gradually arrived.
Before long, a sudden commotion came from not far away.
“Zhang Xuan has arrived!”
“Even Manager Zhang is here?”
“Greetings Manager Zhang!”
A group of people called out.
[Zhang Xuan?] Chu Mo raised an eyebrow and looked over.
He saw a young Martial Artist striding over with an arrogant expression, having an attitude of not putting anyone present in his eyes. He would only temper his attitude when facing the elderly Martial Masters. He was even indifferently giving a salute.
“This is Zhang Xuan, a manager the Trade Union had recruited from Luyang Base. He has a Mid-Grade Sword Talent and Low-Grade Metal Element Talent, a rare Dual Talent Martial Artist. His strength is formidable. At only twenty years old now. He’s already at the Peak-Stage Martial Artist, not far from Martial Master. He can be considered an exceptional genius!”
Beside him, Mo Shanshan introduced.
At this time, Zhang Xuan also saw Mo Shanshan and immediately walked over.
“Shanshan!” Zhang Xuan greeted, his eyes looking at Mo Shanshan with a burning gaze.
When he saw Chu Mo standing beside Mo Shanshan, especially when Chu Mo was both dashing and well-mannered, he frowned. “Shanshan, who is this?”
“Manager Zhang, let me introduce you. This is Chu Mo, a Guest Official the Trade Union has recently recruited!” Mo Shanshan introduced.
[Guest Official?] Hearing this, Zhang Xuan’s eyes flashed as his gaze fell on Chu Mo.
His eyes carried scrutiny as he sized him up, then looked at Mo Shanshan with deep meaning, “Shanshan, Guest Official isn’t a position just anyone can hold. Don’t be fooled!”
Hearing this, Chu Mo frowned. [This Zhang Xuan seemed to harbor some hostility towards me for some reason.]
Mo Shanshan, after hearing this, also showed a displeased expression. She was just about to speak but at this moment, a voice rang out.
“Everyone quiet down!” That elderly Martial Master stood out, attracting everyone’s attention.
“I am Qian Yuan, one of the managers of Jade Pavilion Trade Union. I am a Late-Stage Martial Master! It is my honor to be entrusted by Supervisor Mo as the team leader for this operation! Many of you present have followed me on several missions before, and many are also participating for the first time. So, before the operation begins, let me first state my rules.”
He coughed and said in a deep voice, “In my team, firstly, no one is allowed to cause trouble!”
“Secondly, this journey is quite long, nearly 10,000 kilometers for a round trip. The route is already set and no one is allowed to leave the team as they wish. Even if something comes up, you must notify me first!”
“Thirdly, everyone is to obey orders and act in unison. No one is to favor outsiders instead of our own team!”
“If you can’t do the above three points, feel free to leave now. If you wait until the team sets off and violate the rules, don’t blame me for not giving you face!”
Martial Master Qian Yuan evidently had rich experience surviving and fighting in the wilderness. As soon as he opened his mouth, it was a string of rules.
Chu Mo listened to Qian Yuan’s words. His expression remained calm while he was giving a thumbs up in his heart. After all, even the slightest bit of carelessness when surviving in the wilderness could lead to death.
Although these rules seemed harsh, they minimize risks to the greatest extent.
There were over a dozen Martial Artists present. After hearing this, they all expressed agreement.
Seeing the rules established, Martial Master Qian Yuan nodded in satisfaction.
Afterwards, it was time for everyone to report their strength, so that everyone could know the overall strength of the team.
“Wang Kai, Early-Stage Martial Master, skilled with the saber!”
“Hou Nan, Peak-Stage Martial Artist, skilled with the sword!”
“Xin Yongsheng, Peak-Stage Martial Artist, skilled with the dagger. I have an Inferior Wind Element Talent and can perform assassinations and scouting!”
“Wu Hao, Early-Stage Martial Master, skilled with a shield and hammer. I have an Inferior Earth Element Talent, and possess strong defensive capabilities!”
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One by one, the Martial Artists reported their specialties and abilities.
Soon it was Zhang Xuan’s turn.
He was seen with his hands behind his back, proudly saying, “Zhang Xuan, Peak-Stage Martial Artist, skilled with the sword. I have a Mid-Grade Sword Talent and Low-Grade Metal Element Talent!”
After saying this, he provocatively glanced at Chu Mo, “I heard you are a Guest Official of the Trade Union. I wonder what your current cultivation level is?”
Hearing this, Chu Mo glanced at Zhang Xuan and casually said, “Chu Mo, Mid-Stage Martial Artist, skilled with the saber!”
“A Mid-Stage Martial Artist? Is this a joke?”
“With the cultivation of a Mid-Stage Martial Artist, one can become a Guest Official of the Trade Union?”
“This mission is extremely dangerous. Adding in a Mid-Stage Martial Artist, isn’t he going to be a burden!?”
As Chu Mo spoke, the people present immediately started discussing.
Mid-Stage Martial Artists were not considered to be weak in the base. However, for this team’s lineup, he was certainly at the bottom.
Moreover, this mission was also extremely perilous. What help would a Mid-Stage Martial Artist provide?
“Everyone, although Guest Official Chu is only a Mid-Stage Martial Artist, since he can become a Guest Official, he should have outstanding aspects! Besides, letting Guest Official Chu join won’t affect our rewards. So, why not let him join?”
At this time, a Martial Master who hadn’t spoken before spoke up.
The others listened and felt that it made sense.
Although Chu Mo’s cultivation was the weakest, it was better to have one more person than one less.
Furthermore, Chu Mo was a Guest Official of the Trade Union. In terms of status, among those present, besides Mo Shanshan, his status was the highest.
This could be considered to be giving Chu Mo face.
Thinking of this, everyone no longer dwelled on it and prepared to set off.
Originally, it seemed that the matter would end here. However, who knew that it was at this moment, a sharp voice suddenly rang out, “I refuse to accept this!”
Everyone subconsciously looked towards its source.
Zhang Xuan was seen standing out, declaring in a deep voice, “I don’t agree!”
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