Path of Alchemy Mastery-Chapter 241 - 242: Mu Xiao Returns to the Mortal World

"Ancestor, I trust you’ve been well?" Mu Can looked at Mu Xiao, who was sitting there looking quite content, and greeted him.

The past is past, and Mu Can no longer harbored any resentment towards this clan elder who had once tried to possess his body. After all, Mu Xiao had protected the Mu Family for so many years; even if there were no merits, there were hardships. Plus, he received the punishment he deserved. As such, Mu Can was willing to let bygones be bygones.

"Greetings, Young Master," said Mu Xiao, who was initially sitting leisurely but sprang to his feet as soon as he heard Mu Can’s voice, bowing deeply. This bow was from the heart.

Over the past half year, he had enjoyed the most comfortable days in the Mortal World. No longer plagued by the worries of life and death, and as a Soul Body, there was an inexhaustible supply of Soul Power for him to absorb and use. Moreover, he had a bunch of kids at his disposal to drill at will.

When busy, he focused on his cultivation; when idle, he would train the younglings. Mu Xiao’s days were exceedingly joyful.

Yet, although his life was pleasant, he never forgot who gave him the opportunity to live like this—never forgetting Mu Can and Purple Cloud.

"Ancestor, please rise," said Mu Can. Though Mu Xiao currently looked like a child, Mu Can knew well he was a mysterious old creature who had lived for an unfathomable number of years. Mu Can also hadn’t forgotten the terror of nearly being possessed by Mu Xiao.

Had it not been for the Reincarnation Pearl and Purple Cloud, it would have been very likely that Mu Can would have been replaced by Mu Xiao by now.

But all that was in the past. With the strength that Mu Can had gained, he no longer considered such matters of importance and bore no grudge against Mu Xiao.

"Young Master, this old servant owes all of today’s fortune to you. You are indeed worthy of this bow," Mu Xiao shook his head, refusing to rise.

Mu Can quickly walked over and gently helped Mu Xiao to his feet. Fortuitously blessed by Purple Cloud, Mu Xiao regained his youth; abundant Soul Energy revitalized his soul as if bringing it back to life. He became younger, both mentally and physically.

"I came today wanting to take these people out. Now, the Mortal World is thrown into chaos, with both the Demon World and Immortal World on the brink of destruction, and everything has descended upon the Mortal World," Mu Can looked at Mu Xiao and said. Deep down, Mu Can hoped that Mu Xiao would also come out of the Reincarnation Pearl to exert his effort for the Mortal World.

An old demon who has lived for so many years would surely be immensely helpful to the Mortal World at this moment.

"What? Both the Immortal World and the Demon World are invading the Mortal World at the same time?"

Mu Xiao was shocked by the news brought by Mu Can, showing disbelief on his face.

"If the Immortal World and Demon World are invading the Mortal World simultaneously, isn’t the Mortal World in grave danger now?"

Mu Xiao suddenly thought of something unbelievable and asked.

"The situation is not that bad. The top experts from the Demon World and Immortal World cannot pass through the inter-realm barriers, so it’s mostly those of Demon Lord and Immortal Venerable Level who have descended," Mu Can explained.

For the moment, the Mortal World’s foundation could still withstand the Demon World’s onslaught, and with the ambiguous ally-enemy situation of the Immortal World, the Mortal World had not yet fallen into comprehensive chaos.

"Oh? The Mortal World can resist even the Immortal Venerables and Demon Lords?"

Mu Xiao, who originally hailed from the Immortal World, had a much deeper understanding of the Immortal World than others. Precisely because of this understanding, and knowing the power of the Immortal Venerables, Mu Xiao was not optimistic about the Mortal World’s current situation.

"Don’t worry, all the hidden experts of Mortal World have emerged. Currently, it’s a situation where all sides dare not act rashly. No one dares to make the first move; everyone is waiting for the right opportunity," Mu Can explained.

"I came here to ask if the Ancestor could leave seclusion and offer help?" Mu Can could see that Mu Xiao’s strength had already reached the Martial Saint stage, making him a formidable expert in the Mortal World in his own right.

What’s more important is that what Mu Can really needed was not Mu Xiao’s strength, but his experience.

Heaven knows, an old demon who has lived for so many years would have a wealth of experience and could certainly play the role of a military advisor when dealing with the current issues of the Mortal World.

"If the Young Master requests, this old servant shall not shirk even at the cost of death," Mu Xiao immediately agreed to Mu Can’s request.

"Alright, Yin Fan, you stay here for now; your strength is too weak, and you still lack the capability to protect yourself. After you’ve cultivated for some time and developed the ability to fend for yourself, I’ll let you out," Mu Can told Yin Fan, having achieved his aim.

Mu Can and his party arrived swiftly and departed just as quickly; upon arrival he was alone, but on departure, he took with him a group of souls with at least Martial Arts Sect-level strength.

"Once you’ve settled them, call me, and I will help you advance to Martial Saint," Wang Cai told Mu Can.

It was time to help Mu Can increase his strength. Only by advancing to Martial Saint would Mu Can have the hope of entering the Void Level.

Mu Can nodded in acknowledgment.

Knowing Mu Can was about to leave, Xiao Fuqi and Xiao Hong seemed reluctant to part, clinging tightly to Mu Can’s legs and shoulders.

"Alright, the two of you stay and cultivate here, improving your strength as soon as possible, and strive to be able to help soon," Mu Can understood Xiao Fuqi and Xiao Hong’s feelings, but going outside was simply too dangerous. Even if they all went out, it would not be beneficial; it was better for them to stay and cultivate properly. When they had sufficient strength, they could then go out to assist Mu Can.

Wang Cai nodded, and with a wave of the big black dog’s paw, Mu Can and the others instantly appeared outside the Reincarnation Pearl.

"Have we come out?"

"This really is the Mortal World; we’ve all come out."

"Indeed, this is the Mortal World; we really came out."

The souls following Mu Can looked at each other and cheered.

"Alright, follow me for now. I’ll find a suitable moment to find suitable bodies for you to possess," Mu Can decided that once he returned to the Immortal Ancient Academy, he would surely ask Xuanyuan Mingkong to help find suitable bodies.

Having had the experience of rebuilding a body for Mu Zi’ang, Mu Can was confident he could quickly revive these souls as long as he found the right bodies for them. Of course, they wouldn’t all be as lucky as Mu Zi’ang to have an Immortal Venerable Level body.

"You all enter my storage space for now. After I find bodies for you, then I will let you rebuild your physical forms," Mu Can said.

Having such a group of Soul Bodies, if discovered by others, would not be a good thing. With the current chaos in the Mortal World, these souls brimming with soul energy were immensely valuable to those with ulterior motives.

After ensuring everyone had entered his storage space, Mu Can nodded in satisfaction and returned to his place of residence, falling into a deep sleep.

He needed to replenish his energy and restore his condition for the next day. Once he was at his best, then he would make a push towards becoming a Martial Saint.