218: cannon fodder

"Young Master, what are your orders!" The Mulan Manor disciples immediately stepped forward, all standing before Senior Mu Qiu.

"Wait, this isn't the Third Young Master; it should be Senior Mu Qiu."

The Mulan Manor disciples had expressions of surprise; they had no idea what was going on.

Wasn't Senior Mu Qiu long dead?

How could he be here!

Could it be he was resurrected? To think such a thing could happen in this world!

"Senior Mu Qiu? Senior?" A Mulan Manor disciple was slightly dazed, not yet having recovered his wits.

Upon hearing this...

Senior Mu Qiu turned his head directly and sized up these Mulan Manor disciples.

"Oh? You actually recognize me?" Senior Mu Qiu was slightly taken aback, feeling somewhat curious.

It had been a long time since he fell, yet these Mulan Manor disciples still had an impression of him; they were quite thoughtful.

What made Senior Mu Qiu curious, however, was how these Mulan Manor disciples knew of him.

"Naturally. After all, Senior Mu Qiu is one of the Four Great War Gods of Mulan Manor. Of course we know you," the Mulan Manor disciples flattered him.

"Senior Mu Qiu is naturally formidable!"

"Back then, Senior Mu Qiu relied on his own strength to slay so many Masters. If not for Senior Mu Qiu, Mulan Manor would have been gone long ago."

These Mulan Manor disciples were flattering him intensely, exalting Senior Mu Qiu to the heavens.

After hearing these words...

Senior Mu Qiu nodded slightly, looking very satisfied.

"Good, at least you brats have a conscience. To think you still remember things from so many years ago; it really isn't easy." Senior Mu Qiu tilted his head back and laughed wildly.

However, seeing this scene...

The Mulan Manor disciples breathed a sigh of relief. In truth, they knew nothing about Senior Mu Qiu's affairs.

Those words just now were used to bluff him. Since these Seniors liked hearing such things, the Mulan Manor disciples said them.

Of course, some people did know Senior Mu Qiu's name, but they weren't nearly as familiar with his history as they claimed.

After a long while...

Senior Mu Qiu took a deep breath and looked around. "Brats, let me ask you: are you the only ones who came this time? Why don't I see anyone else?"

"At the very least, a Manager from Mulan Manor should have come. Why can't I even see a single Commander?"

Senior Mu Qiu looked around and noticed this problem.

Mulan Manor was the number one great family in the world, yet not even a Commander had come for this operation. What exactly was going on?

Could it be that Mulan Manor had some other hidden agenda, or had something happened?

"Senior Mu Qiu, actually, there were Commanders for this operation, but some were killed and others are missing. Only we are left." A Mulan Manor disciple hurried forward and explained the situation.

Upon hearing this news...

Senior Mu Qiu's brow furrowed. How could Commanders be killed?

Could there still be Masters within the Gao Family estate?

"So that's how it is!" Senior Mu Qiu clenched his fists tightly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

And it was at this moment...

The fury in Senior Mu Qiu's heart grew even stronger. He abruptly turned his head and looked in the direction where that kid had disappeared.

"Fine. Since you have no Commanders left, then my words can serve as orders, right?" Senior Mu Qiu's face was grim as he took a sharp breath.

Immediately, Senior Mu Qiu clenched his fists tightly, a cold light erupting from his eyes.

If such a situation had occurred within Mulan Manor, it meant there was definitely a problem with the management; otherwise, it would never be like this.

However, what Senior Mu Qiu found even more curious was that for an event as large as attacking the Gao Family, there wasn't even a single high-level executive present. This was indeed too suspicious.

"Of course. Senior Mu Qiu, please speak. Do you have any instructions?" The Mulan Manor disciples acted very obediently, immediately stepping forward.

The Mulan Manor disciples approached and stood before Senior Mu Qiu with a very respectful air.

And it was at this moment...

Senior Mu Qiu nodded in satisfaction and smiled slightly.

"Good, you brats are quite sensible." Senior Mu Qiu reached out and lightly patted a Mulan Manor disciple's shoulder.

"What I want you to do is very simple. Help me find someone. This person is right here in the Gao Family!"

"Whoever can find this kid will be heavily rewarded!"

Senior Mu Qiu looked around, finally fixing his gaze on the spot where Li Changfeng had just left.

"Senior Mu Qiu, who exactly are you looking for?" The Mulan Manor disciples looked curious; they had no idea what was happening.

"This kid is named Li Changfeng! Find him for me!" A cold light erupted from Senior Mu Qiu's eyes as he clenched his fists tightly.

The boy Li Changfeng had to be found; otherwise, the future threat to Mulan Manor would be too great.

Senior Mu Qiu did not want this person to live; this person had to die.

"Li Changfeng? Senior Mu Qiu, we don't know this person. What should we do!" The Mulan Manor disciples' brows furrowed.

"Yes, Senior Mu Qiu. Even if we find this person, if we don't recognize him, he'll surely run away."

"That way, even if we find him, we'll be helpless."

The Mulan Manor disciples voiced the doubts in their hearts; they truly had no way around it.

Before doing a task, all problems had to be stated. Otherwise, if the final result wasn't satisfactory, what if Senior Mu Qiu lost his temper?

Wouldn't that be even worse?

The Mulan Manor disciples did not want to be reprimanded, especially not by a ghost.

"Round up every stranger you find. Anyone who resists is to be executed immediately!" A cold glint erupted from Senior Mu Qiu's eyes.

In fact, Senior Mu Qiu didn't expect Li Changfeng to be killed by these Mulan Manor disciples. However, this way, as long as Li Changfeng was in the Gao Family, any slight movement...

...would allow Senior Mu Qiu to immediately discover Li Changfeng's location, and he could then rush to that spot instantly.

"Yes, Senior Mu Qiu. Your subordinate understands."

"Yes!"

The Mulan Manor disciples responded in unison.

Upon hearing this...

Senior Mu Qiu nodded in satisfaction. This was the result he wanted.

"Good. All of you go to work. If you encounter a suspicious person, kill them directly without reporting." Senior Mu Qiu ordered.

"Yes, Senior Mu Qiu!" The Mulan Manor disciples were very respectful, bowing before they left.

The corner of Senior Mu Qiu's mouth curled into a mocking smile.

Of course, Senior Mu Qiu hadn't mentioned Li Changfeng's strength. With Li Changfeng's power, killing these Mulan Manor disciples would be more than easy.

Sending these people to take the risk wasn't exactly a 'good' method for them.

To put it bluntly, these Mulan Manor disciples were nothing more than cannon fodder.