68: The crisis of the Mu family!

In the Hall of Miscellaneous Affairs, Li Qi's arrival attracted the attention of many.

“Senior Brother is here?”

“Senior Brother, please sit here!”

“Have some tea first.”

A group of Disciples enthusiastically gathered around.

Li Qi smiled and responded to these Disciples, then began browsing the notices under the courtyard wall, looking for the tasks he needed.

Soon, Li Qi made a discovery.

“Assist Disciple Mu Xingyu in relocating his Family's assets, escorting his Family members and property. The transfer route is three hundred li. Upon completion of the task, 120 Potential Points can be obtained.”

“Task Requirement: A minimum strength of True Qi Realm Peak is required.”

Upon seeing this task, Li Qi's lips curved slightly: “This is the one.”

Many Disciples had joined the Pine Crane Longevity Sect, over two hundred in total, and most of these Disciples had extraordinary backgrounds; some were wealthy and influential, while others were even local magnates.

There were many reasons why these Disciples joined the School. Some sought to learn skills from a master, hoping to strengthen their Family after leaving the mountain in the future.

Other Disciples joined the School… to seek protection.

As Disciples of a top School, with a Great Grandmaster overseeing it, these Disciples, by wearing the tiger skin of the Pine Crane Longevity Sect, allowed their Families to receive protection.

After all, no one wanted to offend the top Sects behind these Disciples. If they provoked a terrifying Great Grandmaster… they would certainly be in for a world of trouble!

However, the School would not provide aid for free. To ask a strong expert from the School to act, one had to pay a price, such as… contribution points.

Mu Xingyu, who posted this task, had saved for a long time to accumulate these 120 contribution points, and this amount of contribution could enlist the help of a True Qi Realm Peak expert.

120 contribution points were not much for Li Qi. What he valued more was the task itself.

Li Qi took down the task notice and found the Disciple in charge nearby: “I’ll take this task.”

The Disciple in charge checked the task information and nodded: “Alright, I’ll call Mu Xingyu over right away.”

Soon, a Disciple in white hurried over. Seeing Li Qi not far away and the task notice in his hand, the white-clothed Disciple's face lit up with joy, and he quickly approached Li Qi.

“Greetings, Senior Brother!”

“I never expected that Senior Brother would take on my task. This is truly wonderful! Xingyu thanks Senior Brother!”

Li Qi nodded and smiled faintly: “No need to be so polite. Come, let's discuss the details of this task.”

After the two arrived at a less crowded area, Li Qi said: “Tell me the detailed situation from your side.”

And Mu Xingyu began to explain.

It turned out that the reason for posting this task was due to the chaotic times…

The Mu Family, to which Mu Xingyu belonged, was a merchant Family with many assets. However, due to the turmoil of the chaotic world, with people displaced, many industries were impacted and became difficult to manage.

Left with no choice, the Mu Family decided to move all their assets in Nanfu County and relocate to a higher-level Fu City.

That place was larger, more prosperous, and relatively more stable, with a much better environment for business than the County City below.

However, the journey was long, over three hundred li from the County City to the Fu City, and there were many Mountain Bandits and Horse Bandits along the way.

And the Mu Family's migrating team carried a lot of wealth… this journey was bound to be anything but peaceful.

Li Qi nodded, a slight smile appearing on his face: “If it’s just ordinary Mountain Bandits and Horse Bandits, your Mu Family’s strength should be able to handle it. Just hire more guards…”

“Why would you think of spending contribution points to recruit a True Qi Realm Peak expert from the School?”

Li Qi checked Mu Xingyu's strength; he was at the Middle Stage of the True Qi Realm, which was not weak. If they hired more accompanying guards, ordinary petty thieves would never dare to target the Mu Family.

But now… someone had indeed done so.

Clearly, there was a hidden reason.

Those who dared to do this… had something to rely on!

Mu Xingyu’s face showed a hint of embarrassment, then he said with a wry smile: “Senior Brother saw through it. You’re right, this matter is indeed not that simple.”

“My Mu Family’s assets are preparing to move, and such a large-scale movement will inevitably attract attention from those with ulterior motives. The Zhu Family in Nanfu County has been our Mu Family’s rival for many years, and they will certainly not let us reach Fu City safely.”

“We have already received intel that the Zhu Family has contacted thirteen groups of Mountain Bandits and Horse Bandits, intending to wipe out my Mu Family’s convoy! The enemy is numerous, and just dealing with them would already be very difficult for my Mu Family…”

“And that’s not even the most worrying part… The people from the Zhu Family also seem to be involved with the Five Colors Sect. We are also worried that people from the Five Colors Sect might make a move, which is why I posted this task at the School.”

Li Qi raised an eyebrow: “Five Colors Sect?”

He had only been in the Jianghu for a short time and had not yet heard the name Five Colors Sect.

“What is the origin of this Five Colors Sect?”

After Mu Xingyu’s explanation, Li Qi understood what was going on.

It turned out that the Five Colors Sect was a cult organization, infamous twenty years ago for committing many shocking and cruel acts. Because its momentum was too strong, it was besieged by the Great Han Dynasty’s imperial court.

The Five Colors Sect was pursued and intercepted by the Great Han Dynasty for several years. Most of the strong experts within the Sect were almost completely wiped out, leaving only a few stragglers. After that, the Five Colors Sect went from overt to covert, gradually disappearing from public view.

However, the Five Colors Sect had only hidden itself; it had not completely perished.

Now, with the world in turmoil, the Five Colors Sect had gradually resurfaced, emerging from the shadows.

Li Qi slowly nodded: “So that’s how it is… In chaotic times, Prodigies are bound to appear, and this Five Colors Sect has emerged.”

Mu Xingyu also said bitterly: “Exactly! Not to mention those bandits, if the demonic people of the Five Colors Sect really come to attack my Mu Family… then our Mu Family truly won’t be able to withstand it.”

“But Senior Brother, rest assured, when the Great Han Dynasty besieged the Five Colors Sect back then, they exerted their utmost effort. The experts within the Five Colors Sect were wiped out, leaving only a few stragglers. Those who survived are at most True Qi Realm experts.”

“And Senior Brother has already Broken Through to the True Essence Realm. With Senior Brother’s involvement, this matter will surely be foolproof.”

At this point, Mu Xingyu paused, then gritted his teeth and said.

“Senior Brother, I know that 120 contribution points are too little to ask for your help, but I truly only have this much.”

“After this matter… I will find a way to make up the contribution points to Senior Brother!”

120 contribution points could enlist the help of a True Qi Realm Peak expert, but it was almost impossible to enlist the help of a True Essence Realm existence; their appearance fees were very high.

However, Li Qi waved his hand, signaling Mu Xingyu to calm down: “I’ve accepted this task. We can talk about the contribution points later.”

Mu Xingyu was overjoyed.

He was afraid that Li Qi would leave after learning the details, because the contribution points he offered were indeed too few. But he never expected that Li Qi would still so readily accept this task.

Mu Xingyu had witnessed Li Qi's strength; he was even stronger than Huangfu Ji!

With Li Qi, this great deity, taking action… this task would surely be foolproof.

“Thank you, Senior Brother! Thank you so much!” Mu Xingyu was moved to tears, expressing his profound gratitude to Li Qi.

Li Qi patted Mu Xingyu's shoulder, telling him there was no need to be so. The main reason he accepted this task was for the Potential Points. When he heard that thirteen groups of bandits were targeting the Mu Family, Li Qi almost laughed out loud.

That's more like it.

The more people, the better.

As for the Five Colors Sect, Li Qi didn't take them to heart.

They were just a bunch of rats suppressed by the Dynasty for many years, only daring to cause trouble after the world fell into turmoil.

These petty villains… what was there to fear?

“When will your Mu Family’s team depart?”

“In two days.”

“Alright, then let’s go pack up and prepare to depart.”