CHAPTER 874: 874 COME ON, LET’S SLING MUD AT EACH OTHER

"Alright, alright, ignorance can be forgiven, but don’t be so reckless next time." The Supreme Elder, wearing a broad hat of magnanimity, naturally couldn’t contradict himself. Waving a hand, he spoke with an air of calmness.

"This junior will remember the Supreme Elder’s teachings and take you as a role model. I’ll definitely think thrice before acting in the future." Mu Hanyan said respectfully.

"Good, good." Seeing Mu Hanyan’s respectful demeanor, the Supreme Elder inexplicably felt that the child was teachable.

"Well, it’s getting late, so this junior won’t disturb the Supreme Elder any longer. I’ll take my leave now." Mu Hanyan bowed and was about to retreat backward.

"Go... wait a minute." The Supreme Elder had heard such words too many times, as everyone who came to see him said the same thing when leaving. So, out of habit, he waved his hand, intending to utter "go," but realized midway that something was amiss—he had come here to admonish someone, not to be visited. Quickly, he changed his tune.

"Pfft..."

"Pfft..." Seeing that the Supreme Elder was nearly fooled by Mu Hanyan, laughter that couldn’t be suppressed came from the surrounding people again.

The Supreme Elder was filled with black lines: What a cunning lad, nearly got fooled by him again.

He had clearly come to reprimand, yet he said, "I’ll take my leave now," as if he had come to pay respects. Wasn’t this just setting a trap for him?

So infuriating! Infuriating indeed! The Supreme Elder’s heart, which had calmed down a bit after much difficulty, was once again boiling with anger.

"I wonder what other instructions the Supreme Elder has?" Mu Hanyan faced the Supreme Elder with a serene expression.

She didn’t expect to get away with this effortlessly; it was just to lighten the mood and diminish the aura of the Supreme Elder and the Third Elder.

Mu Hanyan’s unorthodox maneuver had worked, as the phrase goes, "with one burst of effort, the spirit falters with the second, and is exhausted by the third." The Supreme Elder had come over with a firm resolve, intending to scold Mu Hanyan publicly at first sight, not even allowing him a chance to explain. Yet, Mu Hanyan’s antics had reduced his momentum, making him unsure of how to begin his admonishing speech.

"Mu Hanyan, do you still intend to play dumb and escape at this point? Hand over the token honestly, and perhaps the Supreme Elder might spare your life for the Family Head’s sake!" The Third Elder, seeing the Supreme Elder pondering endlessly, knew he wasn’t as quick-witted as Mu Hanyan, given his years of seclusion, and hastily stepped forward, pointing at Mu Hanyan and speaking loudly.

At this moment, the Third Elder looked stern and severe. On any other day, the surrounding Mu Family disciples would definitely be frozen in fear out of respect, but after Mu Hanyan’s antics, the atmosphere became somewhat subtle, with many maintaining faint smiles in their eyes, unable to maintain solemnity.

"Third Elder, you want my token? If you wanted it, you should have just said so. This token was hard to come by, but as long as the Third Elder asks, I’ll give it to you by any means. Why bring so many people to plead? Third Elder, you really underestimate me, Mu Hanyan." Mu Hanyan said nonchalantly, tossing a token to the Third Elder.

The Third Elder was once again bewildered by Mu Hanyan’s words and instinctively caught the token.

"Alright, Third Elder, I’ve given it to you. Bringing so many people to plead for a token, what’s the point? In the future, just tell me directly about such matters; we’re all family, there’s no need for such formality. Also, this kind of thing is best kept to oneself; making such a big scene won’t be good for the Third Elder’s reputation if word gets out, so let’s not repeat it." Mu Hanyan added.

"Mu Hanyan, what are you talking about?" The Third Elder, holding a token that was clearly not the Supreme Elder Token, had no idea what Mu Hanyan meant.

"This token, the Night Fragrance Token from Zuixiang Building. I’ve heard that Zuixiang Building closes at 3 AM, and friends are afraid I might visit for fun late at night and find the doors locked, so they kindly gave me this Night Fragrance Token. But as I’m someone who cherishes purity and integrity, I have no use for such a token. Since the Third Elder wants it, I’ll give it to you.

Ah, my apologies, Third Elder. Since you want the Night Fragrance Token, it’s obviously to avoid arousing suspicion. I shouldn’t have mentioned it, but no worries, we all understand. If words get out, we’d only be glad for the Third Elder’s virility; there’s no need to be embarrassed." Mu Hanyan said with an "I understand" expression and even winked at the Third Elder.

"Zuixiang Building!" The Third Elder’s once fair complexion instantly turned beet red.

Being a person of the Capital, although the Third Elder had always been strict with himself, he knew exactly what kind of place Zuixiang Building was.

Seeing Mu Hanyan’s "I understand" face, the Third Elder almost wanted to kill someone. He originally wanted to smear Mu Hanyan’s name, but before he could throw the dirty water, he was already drenched by Mu Hanyan’s dirt-slinging.

Around them, the other Mu Family members bit their lips tightly, their facial muscles twitching nonstop, wanting to laugh but feeling too ashamed to do so openly.

Mu Zexian and the other young playboys directly clutched their stomachs and squatted to the ground, their faces turning purple from holding back laughter. Although they hadn’t been to Zuixiang Building, they knew it didn’t have any Night Fragrance Token—Mu Hanyan was clearly making a mockery of the Third Elder.

Huayue and a few others didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Clearly, it was the token for leaving Heishi City at night, how did it become the so-called Night Fragrance Token? The Young Master was obviously just trying to irritate people to death.

"I’ll kill him, I’ll kill him!" The Third Elder clenched his fists tightly, crushing the token into a metal disc, and a voice roared in anger within his heart.

However, in the end, the Third Elder didn’t act out, forcibly suppressing the anger.

"Mu Hanyan, don’t think you can escape by pulling tricks. Hand over the Supreme Elder’s Token, or don’t blame me for showing no mercy." The Third Elder took a deep breath, speaking sharply to Mu Hanyan.

All the surrounding Mu Family members quickly restrained their smiles, and their expressions turned heavy once more.

The intentions of the Supreme Elder and the Third Elder were unmistakably clear. Although Mu Hanyan had seized the initiative and dodged their initial onslaught, he would eventually have to face what he had to face.

The Supreme Elder and the Third Elder left no room for retreat, clearly very confident. How would Mu Hanyan respond?

"Third Elder, are you suggesting that the Supreme Elder’s Token is on me?" Mu Hanyan’s face turned cold instantly, "I respect you as an elder and don’t wish to make things difficult, but if you slander me publicly and wrongfully accuse me, don’t blame me for turning hostile."

"Mu Hanyan, I see you’re not giving in until you hit a dead end. Search him!" The Third Elder had now realized that arguing wasn’t his forte with Mu Hanyan and directly ordered several guards: "Don’t think your sharp tongue and attempts to confuse can get you off the hook. Once we find the token, with evidence in hand, let’s see what you have to say."