Taking advantage of the small crowd, Hua Ling looked at Tang Youyou somewhat nervously and whispered, "Brother Tang, are you really sure this method will work?"
Tang Youyou nodded. "If you want to get the tiger cubs, you must enter the tiger's den. Elder Mu Lan will surely understand this principle. Since we've come here and openly asked for his disciple, he won't let it go easily and will definitely meet us."
As soon as she finished speaking, a boy in the distance gasped for breath and ran towards them.
Hua Ling's originally uncomfortable expression had now turned extremely terrifying. Even Hua Ze beside him couldn't bear to look at his face.
It was simply a waste of his good - looking face.
The boy took a breath where he stood, shook his head, and then bowed with clasped hands. "Your Excellency, Elder Mu Chi, our Elder Mu Lan is unwell at the moment and may not have the time to meet anyone in the near future. Please go back earlier, Elder Mu Chi."
This was clearly a blatant order to leave. Even though he, "Mu Chi", had given strict orders, this person still didn't obey. He was truly a man of integrity.
Tang Youyou smiled faintly and coughed twice softly.
At the same time, Hua Ling of course understood Tang Youyou's intention. Instantly, his face turned furious. He glared angrily at the two disciples in front of him and spouted recklessly.
"Since Elder Mu Lan doesn't give me, Mu Chi, any face today, then I won't beat around the bush. I'm here today just to take some people from your Lan Yun Peak. So, I won't bother you anymore. Take these two away!"
After that, the inner - chamber disciples behind Hua Ling had fierce glints in their eyes, as if they were about to start killing at any moment.
However, it was really unexpected that the disciples who had served under Mu Chi were all so full of hostility.
Those inner - chamber disciples easily grabbed the two people in front of them. In the blink of an eye, the two were tied up tightly.
The boy was still looking at Tang Youyou and Hua Ze in the distance, his eyes filled with shock.
His eyes seemed to be telling the two of them not to come over, but the two didn't move forward.
The group was about to turn around and leave when, from the stone gate of Lan Yun Peak, a man slowly landed with light kung - fu. He was dressed in a green robe, gracefully landing on the ground. He raised his eyes and looked at Mu Chi.
"I wonder what brings the Third Elder to our Lan Yun Peak?"
Hearing this, Hua Ling suddenly burst into a wild laugh. His laughing expression was just like Mu Chi's, making people shiver all over. After the laughter, he suddenly stared intently at Mu Lan.
"Mu Lan, the reason I'm here today is very simple. I just want to take some people from you. My disciples are all useless, and many of them have run away. I believe you won't refuse, right?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Mu Lan's face changed drastically. He clenched his fists tightly. Seeing that the two disciples behind "Mu Chi" had struggled to the point of not moving, he frowned.
"The Third Elder goes to Qing Yun Peak every month to recruit disciples. Elder Mu Qing always responds to your requests. How can you be short of disciples? If the Third Elder really needs them, I can go to Bai Yun Peak and ask the Grand Elder to select some disciples for you."
Hearing this, Hua Ling casually glanced at Tang Youyou. Seeing her nod, indicating for him to continue being provocative.
However, seeing that Elder Mu Lan had already clenched his fists, there had to be some skill in being crazy in speech. Thinking of this, Hua Ling couldn't help but break into a cold sweat.
Fortunately, the black clothes he was wearing covered his whole body, so no one could see his nervous look.
He said, "If so, that would be great. However, I'm just afraid that the disciples you bring may not suit my taste. If there are really no suitable ones, I might really take some of your disciples away."
At this point, no matter how angry Mu Lan was, he had to endure it. Because with his current strength, he was simply no match for this person.
He knew very well that although the Grand Elder seemed to be in good health on the surface, in fact, his body had been hollowed out. He was just putting on a show for outsiders, specifically for Mu Qing.
Mu Yun nodded. "Okay, everything will be done according to the Third Elder's wishes."
After saying that, Mu Lan gave a look at the tied - up disciple. Hua Ling understood his meaning, ordered his men to release the disciple, and then went into Lan Yun Peak with Mu Lan.
Inside Lan Yun Peak, it was like walking into a Chinese ink - wash painting. Everything was extremely beautiful, looking like a collage of pictures.
Tang Youyou quickened her pace at this time and came to Hua Ling's side. She only said a few words, and Hua Ling nodded in agreement.
After just a few steps, they came to Mu Lan's main hall. In the main hall, there was a screen standing. The screen was very imposing and beautiful, looking magnificent.
After walking around the screen, only Tang Youyou and the other two, along with Elder Mu Lan, were left.
Tang Youyou walked towards Mu Lan and said coldly with a straight face, "Elder Mu Lan, we've come here this time to discuss something with you."
These words slightly shocked Mu Lan. He of course knew what kind of person Mu Chi was, but what he said was about the child he had wanted to keep at first. This child was...
Mu Lan glanced at "Mu Chi", coughed softly a few times, and then seriously admonished, "Sir Tang, the Third Elder is here. You mustn't talk nonsense. This violates the rules of etiquette! Do you know your mistake?"
Just as he finished speaking, he saw Hua Ling, who was originally sitting on the chair, also walk over. Hua Ling pulled down his hat, and then a terrifying face was revealed.
At this moment, Hua Ling had restored his usual voice. And just now, the people outside had already retreated ten meters away, so they didn't have to pretend anymore.
"We've come here just to discuss doing something together with you." Hua Ling's nice voice came out, making Mu Lan instantly speechless.
He didn't know that there could be two people who looked exactly the same in this world. Just now, he had even mistaken this person for Mu Chi himself.
But...
Mu Lan looked at the thin and petite Tang Youyou in front of him. He whispered in disbelief and suspicion, "Did you do this?"
Tang Youyou nodded upon hearing this. "Yes."
She believed in Elder Mu Lan's character. From just one glance on Qing Yun Peak, she knew that this person would definitely be an ally she couldn't afford to miss, and might also be a right - hand man in her plan.
So, she trusted Mu Lan. Even if he didn't help, she didn't have to worry about this person betraying her.
Mu Lan gasped in shock upon hearing this. It took him an hour to calm down.