I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 674 - 366: The Battle Resumes (Part 1)

Liu Yalan’s disappearance and the significant upheaval at the Treasure Tower—what secrets lie behind these events? Li Mu urgently needs to find out.

Just as Li Mu was coercing and interrogating the staff, a sudden angry shout came from the inner hall: "Boy, this is not a place for you to run wild, get out!"

As the voice fell, an old man in a white robe with a sinister face came out of the inner hall, glaring fiercely at Li Mu, like a hungry beast ready to pounce and tear him apart.

Li Mu was not too surprised by the appearance of this Divinity Transformation Elder. Before entering Li’s Treasure Tower, he had cautiously released his Divine Sense to probe the situation inside.

"Oh! When did Li’s Treasure Tower change its name? Why wasn’t I informed!" Li Mu smiled slightly, boldly questioning.

"Who are you? What’s your name, report it!"

Upon hearing Li Mu speak so, the Divinity Transformation Elder’s heart jolted. He stared at Li Mu, questioning him intently.

"I’m curious, who are you? On what grounds do you occupy Li’s Treasure Tower? Where is Liu Yalan? What have you done with her?" Li Mu responded with a smile, his gaze sharp as a sword, coldly questioning again.

"What have you done to Sister Liu!" Xue’Er glared at the old man, following up with her question.

At this moment, the few customers and employees inside the Treasure Tower were attracted by the unexpected argument.

"Master! Miss Xue’Er, you’re finally back!" Suddenly, a familiar voice rang out from the crowd. A shop staff member, filled with delight, rushed out, their eyes fixed on Li Mu and Xue’Er.

"It’s the Master! Master, you’re finally back!"

"It’s Miss Xue’Er and the Master!"

With the shop assistant’s voice, several staff members also recognized Li Mu and Xue’Er, their faces lighting up with joy, exclaiming in surprise.

"Could it be that Master Li is back?" an old customer asked in confusion.

"Who?" Another person curiously leaned in.

"The original Artifact Refining Grandmaster of Li’s Treasure Tower! Back then, Li’s Treasure Tower was nothing like it is now!"

...

The old customers in the store began discussing fervently, their faces showing signs of reminiscing and sentiment, as if reminiscing about the glorious days of Li’s Treasure Tower.

Hearing the chatter of staff and customers, the white-robed old man’s expression changed again and again. A trace of panic and unease flashed across his originally gloomy face, as if some secret had been uncovered.

"Are you Master Li?"

The white-robed old man, holding onto a sliver of hope, looked at Li Mu and tentatively asked.

Li Mu smiled slightly, not directly answering his question. Instead, he turned and made a deep bow to the old customers and staff, respectfully sending off the customers in the store: "Everyone, I have returned. I’m sorry to have worried you, but we must close the shop today. Please come back another day!"

"It truly is Master Li, Master Li is back, this is wonderful!"

"Master, you’ve finally returned, even Shopkeeper Liu was driven away by them!"

"Master, you must stand up for Shopkeeper Liu!"

...

Seeing Li Mu’s actions, the staff and customers who already held respect and expectations for him suddenly erupted in excitement.

At this scene, the white-robed old man’s face instantly turned pale, as if all blood had drained from it. He knew he was finished, utterly finished. He originally thought he could use the occupation of Li’s Treasure Tower to restore the Liu Family’s prestige, but now, the original owner had returned. His heart was filled with regret and fear, but at this moment, there was no escape.

"Speak up! Who exactly are you? Where is Liu Yalan?" Li Mu turned his head, his gaze like a sharp sword directed at the white-robed old man, questioning him.

The white-robed old man opened his mouth, trembling, yet hesitated to utter a single word. He was ashamed to face Li Mu’s questioning and even more unable to respond to the questions about Liu Yalan’s whereabouts. He lowered his head, wishing he could dig a hole in the ground and hide.

"To report to the Master, this person is Liu Family’s Ancestor—Liu Huaiyi. Shopkeeper Liu was driven out of the Treasure Tower by him." At this moment, an Artifact Refining Master who had come out from the inner hall to watch the commotion reported to Li Mu.

"Oh? Liu Family’s Ancestor?" A trace of doubt flashed in Li Mu’s eyes. He curiously surveyed the white-robed old man in front of him, puzzled: "I’ve met Liu Family’s Ancestor—Liu Huai Ren. Why, is it your turn to take charge now?"

"Liu Family’s Ancestor passed away years ago due to certain reasons. Now, it is this one in charge of the Liu Family!" The Artifact Refining Master promptly responded to Li Mu’s question, explaining.

Upon hearing this, Li Mu’s brows slightly furrowed. He was not interested in the changes within the Liu Family, but now he had to face this reality.

Li Mu gazed coldly at the white-robed old man, ordering: "I don’t care what changes have happened in your Liu Family, but since you dared to occupy my Treasure Tower, you must pay the price! Tell me, where is Liu Yalan?"

The white-robed old man’s entire body trembled. He knew he could not escape Li Mu’s questioning. He raised his head, looking at Li Mu’s authoritative eyes, and bitterly responded: "She is with the Liu Family. I did not harm her...."

"Send someone to fetch her!" Li Mu gestured towards the white-robed old man.

The white-robed old man immediately complied, instructing a trusted aide to fetch her. The atmosphere inside the Treasure Tower grew tense, as everyone awaited Liu Yalan’s arrival.

Before long, the staff hurriedly brought Liu Yalan.

Upon entering Li’s Treasure Pavilion, Liu Yalan saw Li Mu and Xue’Er, her face lighting up with joy. She joyfully exclaimed: "Master, Miss Xue’Er, you’re finally back!"