Even without cheats, we must survive the apocalypse

Huang Yanyao snorted coldly.

Looking at the ground again, the exquisite white jade tea set was broken into pieces. She must have been very angry.

"Eh?"

Huang Yanyao then noticed that the door was open. Gu Yunxi walked forward, took off her hat and veil, and forced a gentle smile on her face, which stunned Huang Yanyao for a moment.

"Good sister, I'm back."

She raised her eyes and looked at Huang Yanyao with a smile, her tone gentle.

The cold and majestic demeanor on Huang Yanyao's body suddenly disappeared. She was stunned for a moment, then turned into a running kitten and jumped into Gu Yunxi's arms.

"Sister Yunxi!"

Gu Yunxi only felt like a ball of cotton wool rolling into her arms. Huang Yanyao's body was as light and soft as ever, and she always liked to hold her like this, as if this could bring her endless comfort and strength.

She stretched out her arms and put them around Huang Yanyao's thin shoulders. "What's wrong? Who bullied you?"

"Um... nothing!"

Huang Yanyao poked her head out from her arms and blinked her beautiful eyes. Strangely enough, the cold anger in her eyes just now made even Gu Yunxi tremble.

Lu Mu had been following behind Gu Yunxi. He raised his eyes and glanced at the people present.

In addition to the burly warrior, there were two other people present.

One of them was a female official sitting next to the desk. She placed her hands quietly in front of her, her official uniform was neat and tidy, with a soft sword hanging from her waist. She had an indifferent expression, sharp eyes, and a cold aura around her. She was not surprised by either honor or disgrace.

The other person was a man in a black suit, with his black hair tied up with a jade crown. He looked weaker than the women present, but if you look closely, you will find that there is a dark light of calculation in this man's eyes, and his thin red lips are pursed, with a bit of danger.

This is Huang Yanyao's think tank and strategist.

Including Gu Yunxi, these four should be the most capable generals under Huang Yanyao, the governor of three cities.

If Lu Mu were to judge, this amount of manpower is indeed a bit too little.

Moreover, there seemed to be a vague discord between these four people... The young strategist seemed unfriendly to the general, and the general, in turn, did not think much of him. The female official did not care about anything, and both the general and the strategist did not like Gu Yunxi.

As soon as she appeared, the two men's expressions were not particularly ugly, but they also showed some dissatisfaction.

Sure enough, the prejudice against Gu Yunxi has never disappeared.

This general is at the third level of the Pigong realm, with rich blood energy in his body. With the momentum of a formed army, he should be able to deal with the cultivators at the Yuanji realm. The strategist is not weak either. Although he is a brainiac, his true energy is cold and sharp, and is obviously not much weaker than that of the general. Compared with them, Gu Yunxi, who had never even entered the Pigong realm, is indeed not good enough.

No wonder others treat her as a freeloader.

Not everyone knows that the "protagonist" can fight across levels.

"Commander Xin Jian, what happened?"

Gu Yunxi let go of Huang Yanyao, turned around and looked at the tall general, and asked in a deep voice.

"...Two nights ago, a treacherous enemy sneaked into the palace of the governor and killed one of the governor's personal maids. Although the soldiers were alarmed, he escaped very quickly, almost in the blink of an eye, and quickly left the city and fled to the southeast."

Xin Jian said reluctantly with a cold face.

He has always been dissatisfied with Gu Yunxi, thinking that this little girl is of little use. What's more important is that the safety of the Tongshi Palace is the responsibility of the army he leads. Now that such a big thing has happened, it is no different from a slap in the face.

These days, the strategist has been secretly ridiculing him, which makes Xin Jian very angry.

Gu Yunxi frowned and said, "Traitor? Who is he?"

"I dare not speak rashly, but this treacherous enemy is definitely not an ordinary cultivator. His movements are extremely strange, and his method of killing is quite... cruel."

"I suspect it was an evil cultivator who did this."

Xin Jian pondered for a moment and considered his words.

He was not very willing to mention the maid's death, but unfortunately, Huang Yanyao saw it after all. However, she was not afraid, but only had an anger that was difficult to suppress.

When she heard the word evil cultivator, Gu Yunxi's face immediately turned ugly.

Just ten days ago, traces of evil cultivators were discovered in King Nanling’s territory. Gu Yunxi heard this news right after returning to Tianque City. She immediately connected the two together. How could she not be angry?

"I just wanted to ask, who is this fellow Taoist that the ancient inspector brought back?"

The strategist raised his eyebrows, a shrewd light flowing from the corners of his eyes. He looked at Lu Mu with a scrutinizing expression. Lu Mu also stared at him without fear. Lu Mu's cultivation was two levels higher than the strategist's, and the Shura's murderous intent was very strong. The strategist narrowed his eyes and silently took a step back.

"He is the helper I brought back. Sister Yanyao will be able to use him."

Gu Yunxi briefly introduced Lu Mu.

Hearing this, Lu Mu only nodded slightly in greeting, and Commander Xin Jian could no longer bear the unpleasant look on his face and said bluntly: "Gu Tongcha Envoy should not get involved in these unnecessary matters. He is just a casual cultivator. How much help can he provide to the Lord Commander? Moreover, if the reward he offers is too high, won't the Lord Commander have to spend money?"

Although his words were not particularly harsh, they did not sound friendly.

Moreover, Xin Jian's dissatisfaction was almost all directed at Gu Yunxi, and he didn't dare to show his displeasure to Lu Mu.

After all, guests are here to stay, and no one wants to annoy a powerful cultivator for no reason.

Chapter 25: Meeting

Gu Yunxi was not surprised at all that she could hear the voices of opposition.

This military commander was not a mediocre person, he just always went against her. As for the reason, Gu Yunxi knew it very well.

Of course, Lu Mu is not some casual cultivator. If he takes off his mask and announces his name, everyone in this room will be frightened without exception. She can invite the Shura Saint and the Young Master of the Lu family to Huang Yanyao's territory, and she can ensure that these guys will never even think of looking at her again.

But Lu Mu didn't want to do that. The consequence of exposing his identity would have a more serious impact on Huang Yanyao... maybe.

Gu Yunxi knew that General Xin Jian had always been at odds with her, but she did not need to seek the opinion of a general. Instead, she looked at Huang Yanyao silently.

Then she blinked.

Huang Yanyao understood it immediately, and she smiled lightly, "Don't worry, Commander Xin. Although I am not rich, I can still afford the reward for a fifth-level Pigong cultivator."

Gu Yunxi gave her an admiring glance.

"...If that's the case, then I have nothing to say."

A trace of annoyance flashed across Xin Jian's face. He originally wanted to take the opportunity to make things difficult for Gu Yunxi, but he didn't expect that Huang Yanyao would be so straightforward. In other words, he definitely underestimated Gu Yunxi's position in Huang Yanyao's heart.

As a guard who works as a guard at the Fairy Phoenix Imperial Palace in Tianhuang City, following the Ninth Princess here is no different from being exiled.

Apart from anything else, the guards of the Xianhuang Imperial Palace have a high monthly salary, and are rewarded with elixirs and magical medicines. If they are lucky enough, they can even go to the Imperial Palace treasury to pick out a good martial arts technique. But when they come to Southern Xinjiang... what is there in Southern Xinjiang?

To Xin Jian, there was nothing.

The only chance of rising to prominence by following the Ninth Princess is that in the future, this Ninth Prince, who has no foundation in the Imperial Palace and no support from any important ministers or families, will be able to expand his power.

Just as Lu Mu said, only when their master becomes prosperous can they enjoy that little bit of glory.

So he really disliked Gu Yunxi.

This seemingly young girl has neither power nor background behind her, but she has a very good relationship with Huang Yanyao, and this is the so-called "meddling in politics".

Huang Yanyao would always listen to whatever she said, and always felt that there was nothing wrong with it.

What does this little girl know?

Giving random advice to the Ninth Princess would probably end up with all of his men being destroyed.

"I wonder what this fellow Taoist's name is?"

The young strategist looked at Lu Mu with inquiring eyes. He wanted to know where this masked guy came from.

Not only him, Xin Jian also looked over. If Gu Yunxi could invite some famous independent cultivator to come, it would be a good thing... But, this person looked too young.

"…My name is not easily known to others."

Lu Mu glanced at the strategist indifferently and refused in a cold tone.

The strategist frowned, dissatisfaction flashing in his shrewd eyes: "How can this fellow Taoist be so arrogant? We are upright officials appointed by the imperial dynasty. The one in front of you is the governor of the three cities in Southern Xinjiang, the heir of the emperor, His Highness Huang Yanyao. Asking you to show your true face is a courtesy. How can I allow you to be so arrogant?"

After he finished speaking, he looked at Xin Jian.

The tall general was even more rude. Seeing that Lu Mu didn't move at all, he already had his hand on the hilt of the sword. His blood was boiling and he merged with the might of the military formation of the Tongshi Palace.

"This is the person I invited back. Do you two have any objections?"

Gu Yunxi took a step forward, her tone cold and eerie, her blood and fire energy blazing like the sun. She was no longer the person who had only half a step into the Pi Palace realm when she left, and who could only try to avoid the provocation and belittlement of these two people. With the second level of Pi Palace cultivation, her aura suddenly rose, and even the meeting hall became hot.

"you……"

The strategist's eyes widened and he was speechless for a moment.

Xin Jian was shocked beyond words.

Because he remembered that three months ago, Gu Yunxi had just touched the threshold of the Pigong realm. Although he knew that this girl was a genius, it was hard to believe that she could have such a change in just three months...

Huang Yanyao's eyes flickered, as if she had expected it, and the smile between her brows became more intense.

Gu Yunxi restrained the surging aura in her body and shot a cold gaze at Xin Jian and the young strategist.

Xin Jian took a deep breath, tried to calm his turbulent emotions, and bowed, "It was my fault for being reckless."

"Okay, the two of you leave first. Commander Xin and Lord Li will each do their job. Make sure to find the murderer and bring him to justice!" Huang Yanyao secretly pinched the soft flesh on Gu Yunxi's waist, and then gave orders to the two men in a serious manner. Her sharp and majestic manner was frightening.

"I will obey your orders!"

Xin Jian and the strategist named Li did not dare to be negligent. They bowed repeatedly and said goodbye and left.

Gu Yunxi breathed a sigh of relief and smiled at Huang Yanyao.

Huang Yanyao lazily leaned on the back of the chair, her posture lazy and wanton, her fingers tapped the table lightly, her lowered eyes were indifferent, as if she was careless, but also as if she was thinking, with a gentle smile on the corner of her mouth, and her voice was soft and a little careless: "So... I want to ask, Sister Yunxi, how did you invite the Shura Saint here?"

"Eh?"

Gu Yunxi was stunned.

Lu Mu calmly took off his mask. His handsome appearance made Huang Yanyao's gaze more profound, but there was no surprise on her face. She just looked at him with interest.

He knew that this mask could not conceal his identity in front of Huang Yanyao, because Huang Wumeng must be looking at him at this moment. In front of the last emperor of ancient times, Lu Mu could not hide himself.

"How did you know?"

Gu Yunxi's surprised and suspicious expression was within Huang Yanyao's expectations.

"I remember the smell and figure of Young Master Lu."

She squinted her eyes and looked at Lu Mu, her smile deepened, and her words were somewhat ambiguous. Gu Yunxi's face looked a little embarrassed, but Lu Mu knew that Huang Yanyao just didn't want to reveal the secret that there was an old lady's spirit in her body.

He and Huang Yanyao had only met three or four times, and they talked even less, so it was impossible for him to "remember the taste".

"Your Highness, long time no see."

Lu Mu simply stopped putting on airs, pulled out a chair at random, sat down in front of the desk, and looked at Huang Yanyao.

"Haha, yes, Young Master Lu is still as charming as ever..."

Huang Yanyao looked at him with a smile, her eyes moving from his handsome nose and thin lips to his chest. She paused for a moment, then continued moving down.

This is a very good-looking man, both in figure and appearance.

"So, Sister Yunxi asked you to help me?"

She looked at Gu Yunxi, who seemed a little uncomfortable, and when she turned her gaze to him, there was a hint of inquiry.

"Yes."

"What was the reward?"

"She helped me kill someone, but of course I was the one who did it in the end. She helped me, so I have to help you."

Lu Mu watched the maid walk out from the inner door and place a cup of fragrant tea on the table. He picked up the cup and took a sip, looking relaxed.

"Killed someone... Could it be Young Master Murong who died suddenly a month ago?"

Huang Yanyao frowned.

"it's him."

"…This price is still a bit expensive after all."

Chapter 26: Whatever You Want

Murong Zun's death was a major event that disturbed the entire Xuantian Realm.

It’s not that this guy is so worthy of sympathy. The main thing is that someone dared to kill the young master of the Murong clan in such a way and threw the corpse into a mud pit to be eaten by ferocious beasts. This is simply a naked contempt for the entire Murong clan. Who would dare to do such a thing?