Chapter 358: Familiar Faces

“The lineup coming to the Royal Tomb is getting more and more luxurious…”
A group of four stepped out of the bamboo forest with confident strides, scanning the surroundings quickly. Their eyes lit up as they couldn’t help but exclaim such thoughts.
The three people beside them were clearly seasoned veterans of the martial world, very familiar with many here. They nodded while turning their gazes away.
“It really changes every day. Back when we first came, there were only a dozen familiar faces—people like Iron-Armed Ape, Jade-Fingered Scholar, and Flute Player being the stronger ones. Now, tsk, we’re getting old.”
As they walked, they made their way into the crowd, reaching the edge of the entrance.
“Wang, the master of Tang Sect’s freehand techniques.”
“Twelve executives of the Beggars’ Sect…”
“Quite a few people from the List of Masters have arrived.”
“There are also more and more experts on the Dragon List and Phoenix List. They’re all here for the legendary weapons in the Royal Tomb. It seems there will be competition today too.”
“Competition?”
Around them, a few people who overheard their conversation sneered lightly, but outwardly said nothing. Instead, they stood there coldly, holding swords and knives, unbothered by their rivals—things had changed now. Those who frequented the Royal Tomb might not be aware of the changes outside. To obtain as many legendary weapons as possible, a few had gathered a full set of top-tier weapons from Stage 1. With such equipment, they could easily fend off the Royal Tomb’s ninjas and even carve out their own territory there…
Just as the group stopped, a rapid sound cutting through the air suddenly came from above the bamboo forest in the distance.
All present were experts at the Mysterious Realm, with internal energy constantly flowing through their senses. They quickly reacted, turning their heads warily.
A purple-red figure appeared, moving at astonishing speed as it soared above the bamboo forest, like an arrow leaving the bow. In an instant, it was above everyone’s heads.
Diving!
It seemed to be avoiding something. Upon landing, it disappeared into the crowd where there were many players, out of sight.
“You little wench, come out!”
A harsh curse rang out from above the bamboo forest. Before the voice reached them, a bright red figure soared down like a fairy, hovering ominously above the experts. Looking down coldly with its phoenix-like eyes, it exerted considerable pressure on those below.
“Lengyue Palace, Lu Mingyue…”
The players below, initially annoyed by the figure hovering above them, gasped in shock upon seeing its striking attire and hovering technique.

“Did you just see a woman in a purplish-red silk dress fleeing over here?”
A charming female voice filled the air, reaching clearly into everyone’s ears.
But…
Knowing that Lu Mingyue was actually a man, most people found this charming voice nauseating. No one paid her any attention; they simply stared coldly at the man in the bright red robe with his heavy makeup—after all, they were all people of status and pride. Even though Lu Mingyue was highly respected, no one betrayed him by revealing the woman’s whereabouts under such circumstances. It was better not to see anything, and they continued to wait for the tomb to be opened.
Lu Mingyue also sensed that the atmosphere around the tomb was tense—everyone exuded great strength!
Though angry, he didn’t dare become the target of everyone’s wrath.
“Hmph, thinking you can hide this way?”
Lu Mingyue looked around but saw no one respond. Unable to identify the woman who had secretly attacked him among the hundreds of people, he gritted his teeth in frustration, his eyes blazing with fury. He had no choice but to use the oldest method—checking one by one from left to right.
Drip… drip…
Blood slowly dripped down from the arm of the woman wearing a goose-yellow silk dress.
She was clearly badly injured, her face pale from blood loss. She swallowed a pill and clenched her teeth to hide her pain, not even daring to lift her head!
Lu Mingyue was right above her.
The people nearby looked at her with pity, their eyes filled with sympathy. In their view, no matter why she had offended Lu Mingyue, her fate was obvious. And with such close proximity, she would eventually be discovered by him.
Now…
They could only feel sorry for her and ignore her, allowing her to recover from her injuries before leaving.
The injured girl also sensed the kindness from the people around her and nodded gratefully, continuing to take her medicine secretly while searching for a way to leave quickly.
However…
Suddenly, she felt two pairs of eyes staring at her from the crowd. She quietly turned to look and was stunned.
Happy was also stunned, completely surprised.
He had found her familiar since she first appeared, but after she changed clothes, his memory faded slightly, and his vague feeling became even more indistinct.
But…
The moment he saw her eyes, he recognized her immediately.

Over a month ago, near an ancient tomb in Wuhu, Xiao Bei was attacked by people from the Wudu Sect. It seems this woman saved Xiao Bei and has ever since been preoccupied with him. Her name seems to be… Mo Mo. When their eyes met, Mo Mo clearly recognized the man who liked to wear blue clothes, and her eyes lit up. “I found you!” Before Mo Mo could speak, an astonishing pressure descended from above. Lu Mingyue appeared behind her out of nowhere, his voice dark and cold. Damn! Mo Mo’s expression changed drastically, but it was already too late to react. As soon as she moved, a soft palm strike filled with icy cold hit her shoulder. Bang! Under the gazes of many, the goose-yellow figure flew away like a kite with its string cut. Everyone around her stepped back, unwilling or afraid to get involved in unnecessary trouble—after all, they had come here for the royal tomb’s treasures; they had no business interfering in Lu Mingyue’s personal grudges. Seeing the enemy closing in and everyone retreating, Lu Mingyue’s hatred subsided greatly, and the anger and resentment he had harbored dissipated with that palm strike. “You little wench, run away again!” Lu Mingyue’s temperament seemed to have changed slightly as he became more proficient in the “Sunflower Secret Manual.” He let out a harsh, sarcastic snort, then lifted off the ground, his body pressed close to the surface… Thwack! With a single flick of his finger, a sewing needle pierced the leg of the fallen girl. One end of the strong thread was held in Lu Mingyue’s hand. With a cold laugh, he pulled hard, causing Mo Mo to cry out in pain as she was dragged off the ground. This inhumane scene enraged many of those present! “Lu Mingyue! Killing someone deserves death—don’t go too far.” “Exactly!” “Just end it quickly. What’s the point of torturing her?” People around them spoke up. Lu Mingyue snorted coldly, “I do as I please. Do you need to teach me? If anyone disagrees, they can step forward. I’ll continue…” “…” The voices around him vanished instantly; they dared not speak out in anger. Just as Lu Mingyue was triumphant, ready to strike again to vent his fury, a clear voice rang out from beside Mo Mo, echoing throughout the area: “Lu Mingyue, I always thought you were someone special. It seems I misjudged you. That thing you have down there is really cut off—you’re not even a man…” As soon as those words fell, the entire place erupted in uproar!