Starting as the young master of a medicine shop, he practiced swordsmanship for twenty years.

Chapter 260: The Secret of the Wen Family's Treasure House! Wu Jiu Appears!
Mingxin Prefecture City!
The area within ten miles around the ruins of the Wen family mansion has been tightly sealed off by a large number of Xuanniao guards.

A solemn and murderous atmosphere spread out, and even a fly could not fly in.

Mu Yun stood with his hands behind his back, sitting firmly near the Wen family mansion, staring at the Xuanniao guards with a cold gaze.

Countless Xuanniao Guards were searching among the ruins of the Wen family mansion.

He paid attention to every movement and every corner, as if he was looking for something.

As for why Mu Yun did this?
He was naturally searching for the Wen family's treasure trove of resources.

As the most prominent family in the Eastern Region, the Wen family's martial arts resources are highly valued even by Mu Yun, the deputy chief of the Xuanniao Guard.

Of course, the most important thing is to find some secret files of the Wen family.

Because the Master Si's admonition was still ringing in Mu Yun's ears: "The affairs of the Wen family are by no means as simple as they appear."

Wen Fengyuan, that cunning guy, actually dared to betray His Majesty and the royal family of Daxia.

Then there must be some ulterior motive behind him.

It is very likely that those forces are involved.

As for which forces were secretly causing trouble and fanning the flames, Lord Sizhu did not reveal a single detail to Mu Yun.

But how could Mu Yun not guess it?

He already had the answer in his mind, and he made a decisive conclusion without even thinking about it.

Looking at the entire Great Xia Dynasty, apart from the eight major families and the five transcendent sects.

What other force can make an old fox like Wen Fengyuan willingly bow down and work for them?
Just as Mu Yun was lost in thought, a slight sound of footsteps was heard.

He saw an old man in a red robe and a Xuanniao costume walking towards him with steady steps, followed by dozens of Xuanniao guards, all of whom had solemn expressions.

Surrounded by dozens of Xuanniao guards, everyone worked together to lift a huge wooden board that was hastily made.

This wooden board is extremely eye-catching. It is six meters long and about five meters wide. Although the surface is slightly rough, it carries an astonishing "weight".

The huge wooden board was densely packed with small and exquisite boxes. At a glance, there were about fifty of them.

Each wooden box is extremely finely crafted, with smooth lines and delicate textures.

The corners are polished to be round and smooth, and the whole body is carved with intricate and exquisite patterns.

Anyone who sees it can tell at a glance that the contents of these wooden boxes must be rare treasures.

After all, the terrifying torrent of the origin of heaven and earth that occurred before was extremely powerful.

These wooden boxes can remain intact after such an impact. The material they are made of must be a rare and high-quality wood in the world.

Therefore, these wooden boxes can withstand such powerful impacts and appear intact, with only a little dirt stuck on the surface.

The old man walked quickly to Mu Yun, clasped his hands together and bowed, reporting respectfully.

"Master Deputy Director, I and others have discovered a secret place beneath the ruins of the Wen family mansion, and we have also found the Wen family's treasure house."

"What is presented here is only a part of the spiritual objects of heaven and earth. They are all of the highest grade and above."

"There are still many precious items in the Wen family's treasury. Please go and take a look, Mr. Deputy Director."

Mu Yun's eyes flashed with a sharp light in an instant, and that light seemed to be able to penetrate everything, revealing the shock deep in his heart.

The boxes in front of me are all filled with genuine top-grade items and spiritual objects of heaven and earth that are above top-grade level.

A rough count revealed that there were more than fifty copies, and this was only a portion of what was taken out of the treasure house.

This old fellow Wen Fengyuan is indeed a man of hidden talents.

After guarding the Eastern Region for many years, the foundation he has accumulated is so amazing!
Mu Yun was secretly shocked and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

It seems that it is no coincidence that this old fellow was able to remain standing during the reign of the previous emperor.

If word were to get out about these spiritual creatures of heaven and earth, it would be enough to cause a bloody storm.

Mu Yun's eyes were fixed on the dazzling array of spiritual objects in heaven and earth before him, and all kinds of thoughts were running rapidly in his mind.

Finally, after Mu Yun weighed the pros and cons, he looked calm and slowly said, "Yes."

"First, carefully record the number of these spiritual objects. Make sure it is accurate."

"Everything will be decided after Lu Sizhu returns."

Faced with these precious spiritual objects that were enough to drive countless people crazy, Mu Yun's heart was calm, without a trace of greed or petty thoughts.

Because Lu Xuan is the only one who can make decisions on all matters of the Wen family.

Mu Yun is not qualified to deal with the spiritual creatures of the Wen family. Even if he is, he would not dare to make a decision at will.

Mu Yun paused after saying this, then looked up at the old man in red from the Xuanniao Guard again, his expression calm as he spoke slowly and unhurriedly.

"By the way, take me to the Wen family treasury now."

"Also, the files and archives regarding the Wen family must be found as soon as possible."

Just as the old man in red from the Xuanniao Guard nodded slightly and was about to agree to Mu Yun's words.

The aura around Mu Yun suddenly condensed, as if he had caught a trace of fluctuation that was difficult for ordinary people to detect.

His movements were as fast as lightning. He quickly raised his right hand, palm facing outward, and made a silencing gesture to the old man, indicating him not to speak.

At the same time, Mu Yun's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's tip, instantly penetrating the figure of the old man in red-clothed Xuanniao robe and heading straight to the distance behind him.

I saw a black dot the size of a sesame seed in the sky a thousand meters away, suddenly appearing in the azure sky.

In the blink of an eye, the black spot expanded and enlarged at a speed visible to the naked eye.

It seemed as if it was rushing towards Mu Yun at an unimaginable speed.

As the distance got closer, the afterimage of a human figure was steadily reflected in Mu Yun's eyes.

As the rapidly flying figure gradually became clearer and the outline of the facial features came into view.

Mu Yun was startled and a trace of astonishment flashed across his face that was difficult to conceal.

He opened his lips slightly and murmured softly: "It's actually this old guy?"

"Wu family, Wu Jiu!"

Mu Yun pronounced the name word by word.

Wu Jiu holds a very important position in the Wu family and is a well-known figure throughout the world.

"As the core figure of the Wu family, this old fellow usually lives a life of luxury in Tiandu."

"He rarely leaves the Wu family's territory, but now he suddenly appears in the Eastern Region. What's the reason?"

Mu Yun frowned, his eyes full of confusion and vigilance, and his mind began to work rapidly.

Mu Yun's eyes were fixed on Wu Jiu who was approaching rapidly, his brows were furrowed, but there was no fear in his heart.

In his opinion, Wu Jiu was just a martial artist who had reached the great stage of outer Gang Grandmaster, and there was a big gap in strength compared to his own.

After all, Mu Yun himself had already reached the realm of Half-Step Divine Mansion. With such cultivation, he could be regarded as a top powerhouse in the entire Great Xia Dynasty.

Only a real person in the realm of the Divine Mansion can rely on the unfathomable power of heaven and earth to suppress himself firmly.

Besides that, there weren't many people Mu Yun could take seriously. Therefore, what truly made Mu Yun look solemn wasn't Wu Jiu's strength, but the identity he represented—a member of the Wu family, one of the eight great families!

Wu Jiu, as the supreme elder of the Wu family, was not in the Wu family's territory. Instead, at this critical juncture, he traveled thousands of miles to the ruins of the Wen family.

The reason behind this is really intriguing.

Mu Yun had a bad feeling in his heart and pondered secretly.

"This Wu Jiu didn't come earlier or later, but chose to show up at this time."

"Could it be that the Wu family noticed something and sent him to interfere with the Wen family's affairs?"

"If that's the case, then things will be tricky."

Thinking of this, Mu Yun's brows instantly twisted into the shape of a "chuan" character, and his eyes unconsciously revealed a trace of worry.

Wu Jiu, this shrewd guy, actually dared to show up here alone. He was definitely not acting rashly, but must have come prepared.

With the Wu family's background and means, it is possible that he is carrying the power secretly bestowed by those old monsters.

When Mu Yun thought of this, his scalp went numb. Wu Jiu was like a walking powder keg.

If you are not careful, even the slightest touch, it is very likely to cause a huge trouble.

By then, the situation will be completely out of control.

Mu Yun's hands under his sleeves couldn't help but move slightly, tensed up, and cursed inwardly.

Damn, these powerful people are so troublesome!

After beating the younger one, the older one comes!

Not long after, a black shadow streaked across the sky. It was Wu Jiu.

He completely ignored the sharp gazes of the Xuanniao Guards below, and landed in front of Mu Yun lightly yet steadily like a falling leaf.

Wu Jiu still looked old and frail, but the cane in his hand was no longer the same one as before.

The new cane was completely covered in deep black, as if it were made of condensed ink, with tiny black dots flashing on its surface from time to time.

The light was dim but dazzling, with an indescribable weirdness.

Compared to before, this crutch is surrounded by a more mysterious aura.

Wu Jiu was hunched over, with one of his skinny hands tightly gripping the crutch, holding it firmly on the ground.

The bony knuckles had turned bluish-white from exerting too much force, like dry branches clinging to the crutch.

Then, Wu Jiu's eyes, which seemed cloudy but contained a gleam of brilliance, slowly scanned everything around him like searchlights.

After just a quick glance, Wu Jiu's brows instantly furrowed tightly, as if they were tightly pulled together.

Just now, he only had a quick glance at it from the sky, but now he was on the ground himself.

Only then did he realize the horror of this scene.

The center of Mingxin Prefecture has become a horrific ruin.

The ruins were scattered all over the place, and the charred earth was filled with the pungent smell of gunpowder.

Wu Jiu secretly estimated in his mind that the scope of this ruins was probably close to ten miles long.

Seeing this, Wu Jiu raised his eyes, passed the devastated ruins, and slowly fell on Mu Yun.

Then, Wu Jiu let out a dry laugh, "Hehehe!"

These laughs sounded like sandpaper being rubbed against each other, rough and harsh.

After laughing, Wu Jiu didn't even straighten his body, let alone salute, he didn't even show the basic humility. He just pulled the corners of his mouth and spoke with a forced smile.

"Isn't this Deputy Director Mu Yun?"

"I am Wu Jiu of the Wu family, honored to meet Master Mu!"

The tone seemed to be complimentary, but in fact it was full of sarcasm, and he didn't take Mu Yun seriously at all.

Even though he knew that Mu Yun's cultivation was far superior to his, Wu Jiu's eyes were still full of disdain and he didn't take Mu Yun seriously at all.

In his eyes, Mu Yun was a strong man at the Half-Step Divine Mansion realm.

But if you really compare them, Mu Yun's deterrent power is not even as strong as that old ghost Li Chengxing.

The reason is simply because behind Wu Jiu stand the eight major families, a behemoth that covers the sky and the sun!

Relying on the tremendous power of the eight major families, they can almost do whatever they want in the vast Great Xia Dynasty.

So, how could Mu Yun take Mu Yun, who did not have a strong background, seriously?

In a word, it’s no use fighting. To survive in this world, you need your background.

What's more, at this moment, Wu Jiu is still carrying the spiritual power of the ancestor of the Wu family.

Even if that bastard Lu Xuan appeared in front of Wu Jiu, he would dare to challenge Lu Xuan face to face.

Mu Yun narrowed his eyes slightly, a cold light flashed in his narrow eyes, and he stared at Wu Jiu coldly.

Ignoring his greeting, Mu Yun exuded an aura that kept people at a distance and had no intention of responding to Wu Jiu.

Wu Jiu's face turned ashen in an instant at Mu Yun's disregard, with veins on his forehead bulging slightly. He was obviously irritated by Mu Yun's disregard, and anger was surging in his eyes.

But after a moment's thought, he suppressed his anger and his expression quickly returned to normal.

He came to Mingxin Mansion in the Eastern Region for Lu Xuan.

In his opinion, a conflict with Mu Yun would only cause more trouble and ruin the ancestors' great cause, so there was really no need to create unnecessary trouble.

"Humph!"

Wu Jiu snorted coldly and glanced at Mu Yun with dissatisfaction.

"Where is Lu Xuan? I want to see him!"

Then, Wu Jiu suddenly raised his voice and added.

"This is what the ancestor meant!"

After being bullied and humiliated many times in the past, Wu Jiu finally learned his lesson.

He knew very well that if he didn't bring up the name of his ancestor.

He could already foresee that he would be ridiculed by Mu Yun again.

Before, when he was in Tiandu, he was completely humiliated by that guy Li Chengxing.

Mu Yun was about to refuse Wu Jiu, but when he heard the other party's last words, he swallowed back the scolding that was on the tip of his tongue.

The next moment, Mu Yun's expression was calm, and he spoke in a calm tone: "Secretary Lu has already left Mingxin Mansion. As for when he will return, I don't know."

After a pause, Mu Yun narrowed his eyes slightly, stared at Wu Jiu, and said coldly: "If you want to see him, then wait slowly."

Then, Mu Yun's voice became even colder, carrying a hint of warning: "Also, Wu Jiu, you'd better know what's good for you and leave here immediately."

"Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

(End of this chapter)