"No wonder he backed down," Mu Anxiao muttered.
Looking at Mu Anxiao, the old man said, "I initially thought you were a vain woman, but now it seems you are not."
"I am," Mu Anxiao lowered her gaze.
The old man curved his lips in silence and turned his back. "Let's go." With that, he took a step forward.
Mu Anxiao followed closely.
In a moment, they arrived at an open space. The old man then spread his hands, conjuring a whip and swung it around. The surroundings suddenly dimmed, and then stars began to light up, connecting one by one in an orderly fashion.
Mu Anxiao watched the changes with astonishment, swallowed, and asked, "What is this?"
"The method of crossing over is within this. I also know the purpose of your visit," the old man retracted his whip and turned to Mu Anxiao.
Mu Anxiao looked up at the old man, her face expressionless. "You know."
"The funeral you held for Shen Yan was beyond my expectations. You've spent all the silver you had," the old man pointed to Mu Anxiao's deflated money pouch at her waist.
Mu Anxiao awkwardly touched the back of her head and nodded. "I have none left, but I'll have more once I complete a few more tasks."
"That side is different from here," the old man said, taking out a folded piece of paper from his embrace and handing it to Mu Anxiao. "The contents of this paper will allow you to earn money there, and also sustain your life. Also, I believe you have been an immortal for fifty years in the human world, so you understand some things."
Mu Anxiao took the paper and nodded. "I understand. Shen Yan said that we must not use magic on humans, nor speak nonsense to them, because immortals and ghosts are mysterious."
"It's good that you know. Come, stand here," the old man said, stepping back.
Mu Anxiao obediently walked forward and stood in the spot the old man had just occupied, asking, "Is it here?"
"Remember your mission, bring back the wolf demon."
"That's not right." Mu Anxiao found herself confused about her identity, especially seeing the old man's serious expression. "I don't think I have any relation to you, so it's inappropriate for you to assign me a task, isn't it?"
"Bringing back the wolf demon would be helping my disciple who has reincarnated. When you return, I'll give you..." the old man opened his five fingers, "five hundred taels."
"Only five hundred taels," Mu Anxiao blurted out.
"You girl... you are indeed not an ordinary girl," the old man frowned.
Seeing the old man's expression, Mu Anxiao instantly felt that her words were inappropriate and quickly said, "No need. I came to you for help, and this task is considered my own. Please proceed."
"When you go there, you must say I am your master, only then will they let you pass. You yourself," the old man shook his head, "probably won't be able to."
"There's even this rule?" Mu Anxiao was startled. She touched the jade token Hei Feng had given her at her waist, thinking, "Indeed, this thing is not as useful as a title."
"I won't owe you the five hundred taels. Just do your mission well."
Mu Anxiao compromised. "I understand."
"Let's go," the old man said, reaching out and grabbing a glowing rope beside him. "When you go there, be careful."
"Mm," Mu Anxiao nodded and took a deep breath.
Then, the old man pulled the rope down forcefully. A layer of bluish light enveloped her, and she instinctively closed her eyes.