People in the Alliance, Time Management Master

Objective: To grant [Kieran's] request and undertake a time travel mission.

[Reward: Skill Points *3; Wind Control Sword Technique]

[Special Reminder: Skill points can be used to upgrade any skill (currently available skill to upgrade: Stealth's Omen)]

Wind-Riding Sword Technique?

Hasage?

Mu Bai's breathing became rapid, and the words of refusal that were already on the tip of his tongue were swallowed back down.

“Wandering aimlessly,” he said, feigning composure.

"You agreed?" Kieran was taken aback again.

He had prepared his arguments for so long but hadn't even used them yet, so how did he agree so easily?

But... anyway, it's good that you agreed.

"Yes, it is our duty to restore humanity's glory." Mu Bai's superb acting skills earned the respect of the two old magicians.

"Well... let's not delay, shall we begin?"

Zilean took the exquisite and sharp longsword from Ryze and handed it to Mu Bai along with a letter.

"The sword is a gift from Ryze; the letter details the rules and laws of time travel, and you can take it out and look at it anytime you get there."

"Okay, thank you." Mu Bai nodded.

He wanted to say something more, but Zilean had already impatiently called Ryze to begin.

The blue-skinned old mage used his own magic as a catalyst to draw out the energy of the Enlightenment Runes within Mu Bai's body.

In an instant, terrifying energy filled the entire secret room, and shockwaves overturned all the objects inside.

"The runes are guiding us!" Ryze roared, unable to contain his rage.

Zilean seized the opportunity and swiftly unleashed his magic, distorting spacetime to the maximum extent while neutralizing the Enlightenment runes.

When a blue vortex appeared out of thin air, he knew he had succeeded.

The next second, Mu Bai felt dizzy and his consciousness became blurred.

The next second, his body disappeared along with the vortex.

"Is this... all there is to it?"

Ryze collapsed to the ground instantly, the intense fatigue preventing him from even standing up.

"Yes, it worked..." Kieran wasn't much better off; the feeling of being overdrawn on magic was unpleasant. "With a time flow rate of one to ten, Mu Bai will be teleported back in about ten days..."

"In ten days, we'll know who the true chosen one is..."

"Um……"

Chapter Nine: The Madman on the Left, the Cop on the Right

Kieran doesn't fully understand the concept of "time," but he has made some progress in his research.

The time travel he helped Mu Bai initiate wasn't a matter of a day or two, but a journey measured in years—three to seven years, the exact duration of which was unpredictable.

The Void Descends exactly three years ago, so if Mu Bai can go back three years or more, he will have a chance to find the living Chosen One and bring him back to the future world.

It's worth mentioning that Ryze, Zilean, and others have never been able to figure out the pattern regarding the "Chosen One," and no one knows exactly what conditions are required to have the ability to absorb rune energy, but Mu Bai knows it all.

The so-called chosen ones are actually "heroes".

Only heroes can borrow the power of the World Runes.

What he needs to do now is wait for this damn dizziness to pass and then figure out how to find someone.

It has to be said that the dizziness brought about by time travel was extremely dangerous. Even though Mu Bai's physique was far superior to that of ordinary people, he was forced to squat on the ground for more than half an hour to recover.

Once he recovered, the dog system's pleasant notification sound rang out simultaneously:

[Task [Time Management Mentor] Completed]

[Rewards: Skill Points *3; Wind Control Sword Technique]

Countless unfamiliar memories flooded in like a tide, and in an instant, Mu Bai mastered the legendary sword technique—Wind Control Sword Technique.

That feeling of being both familiar and unfamiliar is quite mysterious.

"That's great, it's really great to get a reward..."

Mu Bai leaned against the wall to stand up. The joy overcame the nausea caused by the dizziness, and he even had the illusion of being full of energy.

"Is this... the world from the past?" He shook his head vigorously and then began to observe his surroundings.

The first thing that catches the eye is a series of tall towers spewing thick smoke.

Atop the tower, countless interwoven, corroded, and aged exhaust pipes leak out various colors of smoke and dust, filtering the light shining down from above into eerie colors that cross-reflect between the tinted glass of the heavy industrial workshops.

Beneath the tower, foul-smelling sewage flows rampantly through the streets, eventually ending up in the sewers, flowing into wastewater treatment plants, or becoming dinner for rats.

Besides the bizarre and colorful scene, a series of booming sounds drilled into my brain, deafeningly loud.

The whole city exudes a steampunk vibe.

Mu Bai withdrew his gaze, and after a moment's thought, he came to a conclusion.

"Zu'an...?"

This feels like coming home! Looks like today is my lucky day.

Although Zaun is a bit chaotic, its technological feel is really welcoming, like playing Cyberpunk 2099 with VR glasses.

If you were to ask which place in Runeterra most resembles Earth, the answer would undoubtedly be the twin cities of Zaun and Piltover.

Mu Bai felt a little relieved. Just as he was about to leave the filthy and smelly alley, a figure suddenly darted in from the alley entrance and bumped into him head-on.

The person who bumped into him wasn't tall, only reaching his chest, but he was quite strong, almost knocking him down.

"Hiss..." Mu Bai was knocked back half a step, while the other party fell to the ground with a thud—forces are reciprocal, and this ironclad rule applies even in another world.

"Oh my god..." The smaller figure who had fallen to the ground hurriedly got up, her pink eyes filled with anger. "Get out of my way, you idiot!"

Mu Bai was stunned for a moment, and then his temper flared up.

Why do I get yelled at for being hit by a car for no reason?

Goodness, this is truly worthy of being called Zu'an; it's a place teeming with hidden talents.

"You're the one who bumped into me, little guy." Mu Bai grabbed the other person in an annoyed manner and lifted him up like a chick.

He was stunned again the moment he saw the other person's face clearly.

A girl with blue pigtails and pink eyes, wearing almost nothing under a black cloak except two pieces of underwear that barely cover her sensitive areas.

As for her figure... it's very flat, extremely flat, absolutely flat, like an international airport.

Aside from her figure, her most distinctive feature is the two weapons she carries diagonally across her waist.

A light machine gun called the Bang Bang Gun, and a rocket launcher called Fishbone.

Mu Bai immediately recognized the foul-mouthed girl as Jinx, the Loose Cannon.

"Little guy? You called me little guy?" Jinx struggled a few times, but finding she couldn't break free, she stopped resisting and just looked at the other person with a mocking expression.

"Hey idiot, you didn't realize I'm an adult, did you?"

"Adult? Okay, then judging from the age, he's definitely not a little guy anymore." Mu Bai shrugged, secretly thinking: Age doesn't count, but A counts.

"Alright, you idiot, let me go, or you'll... fly into the sky!"

Jinx narrowed her eyes and stealthily reached for the multi-functional pouch at her waist, which contained a number of powerful Hextech bombs.

"Want to give it a try, hmm?"

Mu Bai noticed the girl's little movements, but he didn't stop her. Instead, he chose to let her go, saying, "Never mind, I don't really like the smell of gunpowder."

"Looks like you're not completely hopeless after all." Jinx nodded in satisfaction.

Then, he took off running.

Before Mu Bai could react, the girl had already darted away more than ten meters, leaping across empty wine barrels in the alley like a nimble kitten, not forgetting to turn back and make a face at her pursuers before leaving:

Goodbye, Hat Girl~ You'll never catch me, hehehe~

The next second, a crater with smoke billowing out appeared at her feet.

"Wow, almost hit!" Jinx stuck out her tongue and flipped over the wall.

In the middle of the alley, Mu Bai stood there blankly.

Fortunately, someone else soon ran into the alley to stand with him as punishment.

"Damn it, she got away again..." This time it was a cop. Yes, a woman.

Wearing a top hat, a fitted dress, and holding a specially made Hextech rifle, her long, dark blue hair was casually draped down to her alluring waist.

Her figure is much better than Jinx's, with a perfect hourglass shape. Her fashion sense is also excellent—her dignified yet subtly provocative style is incredibly alluring.

Caitlyn, the Piltover Policewoman.

"Sir, please show me your identification." She walked up to Mu Bai with a frown on her face, her loaded rifle ready to fire at any moment.

She just saw the madman talking to the man in front of her.

Moreover, the other party was holding a sword, which looked extremely dangerous...

“Identity document… I…” Mu Bai suddenly felt a toothache, and his resentment towards Jinx increased by half.

He definitely doesn't have any identification.

But if he can't produce it, there's a 99% chance the policewoman will think he's Jinx's accomplice and arrest him, putting him in jail.

Damn it, that crazy little girl tricked me...

“Sir?” Caitlin raised an eyebrow and placed her finger on the trigger.

Mu Bai nodded stiffly, secretly hesitating whether to honestly confess his "unregistered" status or forcibly run away.

Just then, a strange noise caught their attention.

Hiss—rustling—