Chapter 615: The Appearance of the Qilin

Silver Fox was right.
Although, since practicing the “Combined Fingers” and the “Nine Yang Divine Art,” Kaixin’s anxiety about fighting the Emperor had gradually faded, the mere thought of the Emperor’s terrifying sword techniques still filled him with heaviness!
He had been considering whether to create another expert for the Mu family—someone strong enough to stand on their own—but Silver Fox’s words reminded him: The battle with the Emperor hadn’t arrived yet…
He! Could not fall! He must not lose this battle!
No matter how many more experts there were, they were no use compared to titles like “The Blue-Clothed Man of Gusu” or “The Best Among Masters.” At present, the core of the Mu family hadn’t changed at all. He needed to be stronger!!
“I’ll keep this secret manual. Go through the rest and distribute the contribution points among yourselves,” Kaixin said, putting the manual in his pocket without glancing at the other loot. Turning around, he greeted Yaoshi Wanneng, who was coming out of the palace, as well as Song Yuanqiao, who appeared listless and in poor health:
“Hero Song!”
“Oh, it’s Young Master Kaixin!” Song Yuanqiao’s eyes lit up in surprise at Kaixin’s presence here. Glancing at the corpses of the Demon Sect disciples and elders around them, he asked, “Did you save us?”
“That’s right,” Yaoshi Wanneng interjected. “Kaixin heard that you were betrayed by Chen Youliang and secretly taken to the Tianmo Sect, so he brought us here to rescue you.”
“This is the Tianmo Sect? There have long been rumors in the martial world that the Tianmo Sect hasn’t been destroyed. I never thought it was true!” Song Yuanqiao was shocked again, then smiled bitterly and bowed. “I’m ashamed. I’ve troubled Young Master Kaixin once again…”
The others also stepped forward to express their gratitude:
“Thank you, Young Master Kaixin, for saving us!”
“The Blue-Clothed Man of Gusu truly lives up to his reputation.”
“I will definitely visit the Murong family in person someday!”
Kaixin didn’t dare to be dismissive. He helped Song Yuanqiao up and said, “There’s no need for such formalities. As true heroes, it’s only natural to step in when seeing injustice. If anyone else encountered such a situation, they surely wouldn’t stand by idly.”
“If everyone in the martial world were like Young Master Kaixin, there would be no need to worry about the Demon Sect’s persistence or the decline of the righteous path!” Song Yuanqiao felt somewhat better and spoke with deep emotion.
“That’s true! That’s true!” Disciples from the Mingjiao and Wudang Sects echoed behind him.
But Kaixin didn’t dare to stay too long. He bowed to calm everyone’s emotions and said, “We’re not out of danger yet. Let’s hurry and leave before discussing anything else.”

“But our skills haven’t recovered yet… We need to meditate and practice breathing for some time; otherwise, we might become a burden to you guys, Young Hero Happy.” Song Yuanqiao’s words stunned everyone.
Happy turned to Yaoshi Wanneng: “Weren’t you saying you found a passage to the outside world?”
The latter looked embarrassed: “There is indeed a passage, but when the Grand Elder of the Demon Sect was killed, one of their disciples blew it up…”
“…”
Happy took a deep breath.
As expected.
The plot had reverted to its state from the previous life. If the Grand Elder hadn’t been killed, they might have been able to fight while escorting Song Yuanqiao and the others out of the Secret Cavern of the Heavenly Demons through the tunnel. But now, with the Grand Elder dead, the situation had changed…
After pondering for a while, Happy quickly said, “Well, since Hero Song and the others need time to rest and meditate, Brother Yaoshi Wanneng, Silver Fox, Xiao Bei, and Wind Bell, you four should stay here to take care of them.”
“Hm?”
Silver Fox was slightly surprised: “Where are you going?”
He could tell Happy seemed to have other plans.
The latter replied, “I’m going to look for a way out… The path we came in is blocked, but there must be another exit! The Demon Sect disciples here should have been cleared out, so it should be safe. You four stay together and protect Hero Song and the others. Even the Grand Elder can’t do much to you.”
“Okay!”
Song Yuanqiao was the first to nod in agreement: “Young Hero Happy has the ‘Nine Yang Divine Skill’ in his cultivation, so I’m at ease. I’ll wait here for good news from you.”
“Then there’s nothing to do?”
Wind Bell puffed out her cheeks and glared at Song Yuanqiao unhappily.
“I’m just scouting the area. If there’s anything too difficult to handle, I’ll still call everyone to help,” Happy replied, finally easing everyone’s concerns.
So far, they had only entered one of the many branches of the Secret Cavern of the Heavenly Demons. Everyone was somewhat dissatisfied. Happy, of course, understood everyone’s feelings. He exchanged a glance with Mo Mo and said, “Let’s go.” The two turned and went back into the rock formation they had come through.
“I’ll wander around a bit more.”
After Happy and Mo Mo left, looking at the group of sickly people sitting in meditation, Yaoshi Wanneng felt dizzy. He thought for a moment and headed to other nearby areas.
…
“I thought you’d bring Silver Fox, Wind Bell, or Xiao Bei along,” Mo Mo suddenly said in the passage after leaving Song Yuanqiao and the others. Her light voice broke the silence between them. Happy’s heart skipped a beat, then he showed a puzzled expression: “Why do you think so?”

“Among us, Silver Fox is probably the strongest and can offer you the greatest help. Wind Chime is a descendant of the Six-Fingered Music Demon; her musical skills are as powerful as an entire army, so her contribution is also significant. As for Xiao Bei, his poisonous claws and zombie puppets are truly remarkable—once someone’s defense is broken, a single claw strike from him can decide the outcome of the battle! Yao Shi Wan Neng is also invaluable; with him around, many troubles can be avoided, making the journey much smoother and safer.” After a pause, Mo Mo gave Happy an odd look and added, “That’s why I’m puzzled—why did you include me?”

“Haven’t you considered your own strengths?”

“What strengths do I have?”

Mo Mo turned her face away, sounding somewhat self-pitying.

Following the group, she felt her presence was insignificant. Though she always ranked first in the competitions at the Mu Family’s headquarters, this time it was a heavy blow to her confidence. Yao Shi Wan Neng’s role in the group was self-evident!

The Master of Traps solved countless traps along the way, helping everyone avoid numerous dangers.

Wind Chime’s musical attacks were invincible, allowing her to kill enemies silently—so dominant that it seemed like she was the real Six-Fingered Music Demon.

Silver Fox’s fighting skills were astounding, recognized by everyone in the Mu Family and even in the martial world!

Xiao Bei also demonstrated remarkable abilities through his powerful poisonous claws and zombie puppets. Two experts at the Wuwei realm had their battles decided by his actions.

But as for her…

The top expert in Bao Kang and the best at the Mu Family’s headquarters, her role this time wasn’t very significant, overshadowed by the others’ brilliance. This made her feel somewhat discouraged!

Happy clearly noticed Mo Mo’s mood shift and explained thoughtfully, “I needn’t mention Silver Fox’s strength. Among the four of us left, we must have a leader. Silver Fox is steady and responsible for Song Yuanqiao’s safety… Wind Chime is with me; I can’t protect her. Xiao Bei’s poisonous claws are strong, but he’s not steady enough. It’s fine for him to follow Silver Fox, but with me, he won’t have much room to show off. As for Brother Yao Shi Wan Neng, his lightness of footwork is good, but his combat skills are slightly inferior to yours…” After a pause, he gave Mo Mo a fair assessment: “Within the Mu Family, only you have the determination to stand alone, sufficient combat strength, and the ability to move freely anywhere—in this regard, Silver Fox falls short.”

Seeing Mo Mo’s eyes gradually brighten, Happy grew serious and said, “Don’t get carried away. The place we’re going to is very dangerous…” With that, the two left the passage and returned to where the five passages lay.

A scorching heat came from the second passage on the right, accompanied by a faint red glow!