Chapter 711
Shen Continent, Huaxia
Muse was now living as a wanderer, sleeping under bridges and in abandoned buildings with other homeless people every day. Sometimes he would collect some garbage to exchange for money or go to specific places to receive free food from charity organizations.
"Indeed, being a human beacon is great, especially in Huaxia where you can get free white rice."
On this day, Muse went to his usual spot to collect relief food, which was a boxed meal with a generous portion containing two meat dishes, two vegetable dishes, and a drink.
Although this food didn’t have any special energy, it was rare in other places. Muse had spent many years in Jiabang and North Immortal Kingdom, where the economy was considered good globally, but the relief food there was definitely not at this level.
This made Muse couldn’t help but admire Huaxia, known as the most powerful country in the world. Even though they were constantly battling the monstrous tribes, they still had such strong economic conditions.
Muse looked around at the homeless people surrounding him. Most of them were physically healthy but simply didn’t want to work. The majority of them lacked Spiritual Roots, or their Spiritual Roots were poor, so they had given up on themselves. They felt it was better to live as a free homeless person rather than working just to survive, as they wouldn’t be better off anyway. Plus, they wouldn’t starve since there was relief food available.
Carrying the food, Muse returned to his makeshift home in the abandoned building and fed the stray cats and dogs there. He didn’t need this ordinary food at all; he only went for relief to maintain his current identity as a homeless person.
"Sleep, sleep, I have never been so free since I can remember."
Muse casually grabbed a blanket and lay down to sleep. He remembered that he had never been so relaxed since he can remember. He came from a good family and was wealthy, but his upbringing was strict, and he had to study various subjects from a young age. As he grew up, he took over the family business, got married and had children. There was hardly any time to rest, as employees had weekends off, but bosses didn’t.
Later, he became a spy and was very cautious. He couldn’t even sleep peacefully, fearing that soldiers or police would appear before him when he opened his eyes. However, he now sealed his cultivation and lived as a wanderer for a long time, doing nothing all day.
"Hiss"
However, this time, Muse suddenly woke up from a short sleep. His head was throbbing as if it was about to explode. He held his head, trying to ease the pain by hitting the wall.
No matter what he did, it was of no use. He rolled on the floor in agony.
It wasn’t until half an hour later that the pain subsided. Muse lay on the ground, panting heavily, drenched in sweat. He dared not stay any longer, quickly releasing his sealed cultivation and using his mysterious light technique.
"Lord Demon King"
Muse tidied up his appearance, forced a smile, and said to the Heavenly Fox Demon King.
"Muse, you’ve been out of touch for a long time, why didn’t you reach out to me?"
"Sir, you have no idea how urgently Huaxia is looking for me now. I’m currently hiding my abilities and wandering like a beggar."
Muse quickly explained, he really used this trick to avoid being searched. If not, he would have been caught long ago.
"Alright, I don’t want to hear your excuses. I’m giving you a new task."
"Sir, go ahead."
"Find spiritual herbs, above sixth grade, with a medicine age of over a thousand years. The more, the better."
"Oh."
"Do I need to repeat myself?"
"Sir, this kind of magical medicine is extremely valuable. I am only at the Golden Core Period and also a wanted criminal, I cannot complete this."
"If I can’t complete it, then I will die, along with your family of one hundred and thirty-eight people."
"I can do it, I promise I can do it."
Muse quickly changed his mind, for the sake of his own life and his family’s lives, he had to agree.
"Alright then, this mission is for five years. If you can’t find a single magical medicine within five years, you will die, your family will die. The more magical medicines you find, the better your family will live."
"Within a month, I will provide you with the final route. People will come to help you, and a large sum of money will be given to you. If you complete this task perfectly, I will consider letting you go."
"Thank you, Demon King. I will do my best."
Muse said, and soon the Xuanguang Mirror ended.
"You scoundrel, if you give me a chance, and I catch that chance, I will destroy your Fox Clan."
Muse was very angry in his heart. Last time, when he met the Aurora Demon King, he took a big risk and barely escaped. Now, he was being asked to do an even more dangerous task. It felt like he was being pushed to his limits.
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