After crawling out of the eggshell, I decided to be a salted fish (a lazy person).

By the time the last batch finished, the sun was almost setting.

"Everyone, the selection process for today's participants by the Divine Sword Sect has concluded. Those who have been selected, please pack your clean clothes and come to the inn to find us before sunset."

Those who were chosen went home excitedly to pack their bags, while those who weren't chosen left with little enthusiasm.

After listening, Mo Shan'an finally seized the opportunity to leave and quietly turned his head to look at the person who was still eating a candy figurine with his back to him.

"Have you finished eating?"

"Okay, here you go."

I got another stick.

We need to leave quickly.

Their commotion attracted the attention of the Divine Sword Sect members. Mo Junlin stared at them meaningfully before walking over.

"Let me take you home to pack your clothes."

"No,"

Mo Shan'an immediately refused, but then realized that it wouldn't be good to refuse so quickly, so he could only add another sentence.

"My home is quite far away, we can go back ourselves."

The man stopped them, not intending to let them leave.

"In that case, we should give it to you even more."

Mo Junlin also realized that the sun was about to set, and the two of them were too young, so he was afraid that something might happen on the way. More importantly, he felt that this clever little guy might run away.

"Forehead,"

"Oh, you two have been selected for the Divine Sword Sect. I was just worried about you two brothers, who have no parents, when I was standing below the stage."

Mo Shan'an looked at the older brother who had been fooled by him for most of the day and then made way for them, never expecting to be slapped in the face so suddenly.

"You have no father or mother?"

Mo Junlin looked down at the person whose head was hanging down, something he hadn't expected.

Ming Qing watched from the sidelines as the little guy tried to smooth things over. It was best not to say certain things carelessly, or he might get himself into trouble.

"Yes"

Luckily, he was wearing a mask, otherwise anyone could see his guilty conscience.

“In that case, there’s no need to go back. The Divine Sword Sect has some bedding and clothing. I’ll get them for you when we get back to the sect.”

Seeing this, Mo Shan'an could only nod and express his gratitude, "Thank you so much. My 'brother' and I will always remember the Divine Sword Sect's kindness in taking us in."

He looked helplessly at the person who seemed to care nothing for him. If he didn't return to the Dragon Clan tonight, would Di Moxiao think he had disappeared?

What Mo Shan'an didn't know was that Ming Qing had already sent a message to Di Mo Xiao a short while ago, saying that he wanted to go to the Divine Sword Sect for a few days.

"Ugh"

The cubs' sighs echoed in Ming Qing's ears. Was the Divine Sword Sect really that terrifying? They were only gone for two days; it wasn't like they wouldn't be able to come back.

"We'll leave in a couple of days. Besides, if Di Moxiao comes looking for you, do you think they'll dare refuse him?"

After listening, Mo Shan'an felt that it made a lot of sense, and his depression immediately dissipated. As long as he wore a mask in the Divine Sword Sect and was not recognized, everything would be fine.

"Don't worry, as long as you stay with me at the Divine Sword Sect, no one will dare to touch you."

Ming Qing comforted the little guy beside him, after all, he, the King of the Underworld, was a man of his word, as he had promised Mo Shitian.

Mo Shan'an didn't want to undermine the other party's confidence, so he could only laugh it off.

"Hehe, I hope so."

But in reality, as soon as they arrived at the Divine Sword Sect, the person disappeared without a trace. He was just walking side by side with him a moment ago, how could he have vanished in the blink of an eye?

"My brother is missing?"

Mo Junlin saw that Mo Shan'an was alone. He had been paying attention to the other one, but he had disappeared in such a short moment.

I'll go find him.

"No need, I'm here."

Hearing the voice, Mo Shan'an turned to look at the person who had suddenly appeared and quickly went forward to pull the person back.

"Alright, stay close to me and don't wander off. Where were you just now?"

Ming Qing gazed at the secluded courtyard and said meaningfully, "I've discovered something interesting."

"Then take me to see it later."

Mo Shan'an quietly leaned closer and asked, "What interesting thing did you find?"

Ming Qing smiled and said, "You'll find out later."

Mo Junlin looked at the house in the courtyard, frowned, and solemnly warned them, "That courtyard is a forbidden area. No disciple of the Divine Sword Sect is allowed to approach it, including you."

Mo Shan'an's curiosity was piqued by what he said. He looked at the ancient pagoda that had been built in the courtyard. The courtyard surrounded the pagoda, like a guard watching over something.

Is there anything inside the tower?

The man did not answer him, but led them away from the place. A voice in Mo Shan'an's heart told him that there must be an unspeakable secret hidden there.

Don't even think about it, they won't tell you.

Ming Qingyu spoke with a hint of sarcasm. This Divine Sword Sect seemed to be a gentleman, but he never expected them to do such a ruthless thing.

"I felt there was something strange about that courtyard."

"Why is it weird?"

"The courtyard is like a guardian, completely surrounding the tower, and I think I saw a red rune for a moment just now, but then it disappeared."

Ming Qing was somewhat surprised by the little guy's sensitivity, but when he thought about what those things were, he understood. Perhaps coming to the Divine Sword Sect was also predestined.

Mo Shan'an thought it was his imagination, but it also felt like it was real.

But just now a voice suddenly appeared in my head—no, a whole bunch of voices, very noisy and painful, as if they were begging for help.

"Well!"

Mo Shan'an's face turned pale, and he felt a sharp pain in his head.

Ming Qing narrowed his eyes, and when no one was paying attention, he condensed a white light in his palm and sent it into the little guy's body. He only put it down after seeing the cub's face return to normal.

"Ouch, why does my head hurt so much?"

Mo Shan'an suspected he was hallucinating; the feng shui of this place must be bad.

After realizing they had fallen behind the group, he quickly pulled someone who was still standing there to catch up, and complained, "This Divine Sword Sect looks pretty creepy at night. Let's stay for two days and then leave."

Even if Di Moxiao doesn't come looking for him, he still has to leave. He feels really uncomfortable and might not fit the atmosphere here.

"You may stay here for now. I will come and wake you up tomorrow."

Mo Junlin considered that they were two brothers, so he arranged a smaller room for them, so that they wouldn't have to squeeze in with other people.

Okay, we understand.

Before leaving, the man glanced at Ming Qing a few more times.

After Mo Shan'an and the others left, they quickly closed the door and turned around to find that someone had already consciously lay down on the bed to rest.

"........."

He was unreliable after all. He said he would stick close to him, but when we got here, he was the first one to disappear.