SSS-level catastrophe? That's my wife!

When Cheng Xiao walked up to her, Wang Yueban immediately straightened her back and raised her head: "Instructor Cheng Xiao!"

Cheng Xiao nodded, then looked at Lin Mu, a hint of understanding flashing in his eyes: "So it was you. That makes sense now."

He added with a smile, "We met in Zhenbei City. You're Brother Gu's...distant cousin?"

"I heard Coach Chen talk about your theoretical knowledge last night, and you are indeed very excellent."

Holy crap! Wang Yueban exclaimed inwardly: Wow! So Brother Mu is a top-tier connections?

Lin Mu replied politely, "Yes, I remember you too."

He then chuckled self-deprecatingly, "Unfortunately, my skills are lacking, so I can only delve into theory."

Cheng Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly and said calmly, "Those theories cannot be summarized by studying alone. Without practice, I don't believe it."

Before Lin Mu could explain, he continued, "But you're Brother Gu's cousin, so that makes sense."

Lin Mu paused for a moment. He hadn't expected this person to be so kind, directly covering for him.

"By the way, do you know the person staying at your place?"

Cheng Xiao suddenly asked, "You were the only one in the academy to take sick leave yesterday, so Coach Du and I went to your home for a home visit yesterday afternoon."

A home visit? Lin Mu looked at Cheng Xiao and said seriously, "That person was sent to my house by Brother Gu to stay temporarily. He will leave in a while."

Cheng Xiao grunted in agreement and turned to leave.

But after taking only a couple of steps, he turned back, his tone serious: "I'd like to visit the patient tonight, is that alright?"

"Don't be nervous, it's just a quick look. I was in a rush yesterday."

Lin Mu was taken aback, then replied calmly, "Another day, we have guests coming over tonight."

Cheng Xiao and Wang Yueban were both stunned...

Wang Yueban's face was filled with disbelief: This is a first-class Zhen'e Envoy of the Zhen'e Court! My God, Brother Mu actually refused?

If Coach Cheng Xiao could come to my house, my dad would be so excited he'd jump for joy!

Cheng Xiao frowned slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. He hadn't expected his identity to be rejected.

He then chuckled and patted Lin Mu on the shoulder: "It's just a simple visit, just a few words. Don't put too much pressure on yourself, I'm not that scary."

Lin Mu paused, then smiled helplessly: "Alright, get out of class is about to end, so... Instructor Cheng Xiao, why don't you come with me now?"

"Okay, let's go." Cheng Xiao's expression instantly relaxed.

After the two turned and left, only a bewildered Wang Yueban stood there, muttering to himself, "Wait, it's not even time for get out of class to end yet... Brother Mu, you're really brave!"

"They even took Coach Cheng Xiao with them to leave early..."

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In the Yunjing residential complex, the elevator slowly ascends.

Cheng Xiao looked at Lin Mu beside him, his tone carrying the advice of an elder: "You are still young, with a promising future. Don't get fixated on theories. Only real ability truly belongs to you, understand?"

Lin Mu nodded: "Yes, that makes sense."

"And with Brother Gu's connection, I'll give you proper guidance at the academy." As soon as Cheng Xiao finished speaking, the elevator doors opened smoothly with a "ding".

"No need for that, you can treat everyone the same." Lin Mu said, raising his hand to signal him to go first.

Cheng Xiao smiled and stepped out of the elevator, thinking to himself: Gu Ge's distant cousin is quite the ambitious young man... It's a pity that he only has theories, which are useless.

With a click, Lin Mu pushed open the door, and a deep, teasing voice immediately echoed from the living room: "Oh, the big shot's home from school?"

"Instructor Cheng Xiao, please come in. You don't need to change your shoes; we don't have any extra slippers at home."

As Lin Mu finished speaking, the three figures in the living room stopped simultaneously, and the air instantly became quiet.

Cheng Xiao nodded in acknowledgment and strode into the entryway, but as soon as he stepped into the living room, his steps suddenly froze.

Three people were sitting upright on the sofa, and an invisible sense of oppression came straight at them.

He recognized two of them, but the imposing presence of the square-faced man overwhelmed even the other two.

Cheng Xiao's mind went blank, and for a moment he forgot what he was supposed to do.

Lin Mu walked past him nonchalantly, sat down between Zhao Shanhe and Qinghe, and smiled at him, saying, "Instructor Cheng Xiao, please sit wherever you like."

Gu Cang exhaled a smoke ring, his voice hoarse: "It's Cheng Xiao."

Qinghe looked up at him, her tone indifferent: "Chengxiao, is there something you need?"

Zhao Shanhe, however, exuded an imposing aura and spoke in a deep voice: "People from Zhen'e Court?"

"Chief Qinghe, Brother Gu," Cheng Xiao nodded quickly, then turned to Zhao Shanhe and said politely, "Hello."

He paused, his mind still reeling: "Chief Qinghe, I... I'm fine..."

He originally thought that the guests Lin Mu mentioned were relatives and friends, but this scene was completely beyond his expectations.

"Hmm, would you like to stay for a meal?" Qinghe asked calmly.

"No need! Sorry to bother you, I suddenly remembered I have something urgent to attend to!" Cheng Xiao blurted out, then looked at Lin Mu, his tone urgent but trying to remain calm: "You take good care of the guests, I'll... I'll be going now."

Lin Mu smiled calmly: "Won't you sit for a while longer, Instructor Cheng Xiao?"

"I can't sit here! I really have an urgent matter!"

As soon as Cheng Xiao finished speaking, he slammed the door shut, rushed to the elevator, and let out a long sigh of relief.

But my mind was still racing: I can understand the oppressive feeling those three people had.

But why do I feel that Lin Mu is the most oppressive person here when he sits in the middle of them?

The elevator doors opened, and Cheng Xiao shook his head violently, muttering to himself, "Am I crazy... He's just an ordinary student..."

In the living room.

Zhao Shanhe laughed heartily, "As expected of you! You single-handedly took over their base. Looks like you've almost recovered?"

Lin Mu nodded: "Ninety percent." Then he turned to look at Qinghe, his voice gentle: "You've recovered quite well too."

"In a little over a week, I will be able to return to Zhen'e Court." Qinghe's voice carried a hint of respect.

"Alright, let's get down to business." Zhao Shanhe suddenly stopped laughing, and his tone instantly became serious.

All three eyes turned to him.

"Before I came, I told the old man what happened last night while he was still lucid."

"He only replied with one sentence: The kingdom organization behind the central government is far more complex than that. Even the so-called Green King is just the leader in name only."

The pupils of all three people contracted simultaneously, and their hearts skipped a beat.

Lin Mu said in a deep voice, "Go on, and then what?"

Zhao Shanhe sighed helplessly, "If I keep asking, the old man will become delirious again..."

He paused, his voice tinged with a chilling intensity: "But according to my deduction, the current Kingdom Organization is merely their newly formed force."

"Those mysterious and powerful figures who suddenly appeared 25 years ago were the ones who laid the foundation for central power. We were all young back then."

He looked at Lin Mu and smiled: "You were the youngest, you weren't even born then."