Chapter 2979 There's Such a Good Thing?!

Chapter 2979 There's Such a Good Thing?!

There was an unwritten rule among the Creators in the Sky Beyond the Clouds. Creators of higher grades should make their appearance last to show their honor.

In terms of status, Ling Muzhuo, the Palace Master of Fortune Treasure Palace, was comparable to a Grade 5 Creator. However, regardless of the circumstances, he would not offend these Creators, even if their lifespans were about to reach the end.

Therefore, while making arrangements, Ling Muzhuo went back to consider the Creator's rules.

Lin Yuan smiled and addressed Ling Muzhuo, "Brother Ling, you can arrange things as you see fit, but please ensure my prior arrangements are upheld."

He reiterated his request to Ling Muzhuo, trusting in their budding friendship and Ling Muzhuo's attitude toward him to handle the matter appropriately.

Zhan Lu felt overshadowed by Ling Muzhuo's presence around Lin Yuan, which made him hesitant to engage too deeply in conversation.

Instead, he directed his attention to Huang An. Although their relationship wasn't as close as Li Feng's and Huang An's, they had exchanged words on a few occasions.

Zhan Lu took the initiative, addressing Huang An, "Sir Huang An, it's a pleasure to meet you here. I see you're acquainted with Young Master Lin. It's been a while since you've graced Fortune Treasure Palace with your presence."

Though Huang An wasn't an official honor guest, Zhan Lu regretted that Huang An hadn't accepted a prior invitation. If Huang An were to become an esteemed guest, Zhan Lu's efforts would surely be recognized.

Huang An glanced at Zhan Lu, favorably impressed by his connection to Lin Yuan. His tone remained polite.

Earlier, on their journey, Huang An had suggested Lin Yuan reveal his identity as a servant, but Lin Yuan declined, preferring to maintain a facade of a business relationship.

Knowing Ling Muzhuo's extensive information network, Lin Yuan didn't want to imply any control over the Creator.

With Lin Yuan's intentions clarified, Huang An had prepared his response for others.

"It's true that I haven't been here for a while. Not only do I know Young Master Lin, but he's also an important partner of mine."

Huang An straightforwardly expressed his attitude toward Lin Yuan, which attracted Ling Muzhuo's attention. The fact Lin Yuan was valued so highly by a high Grade 4 Creator was enough to prove Lin Yuan's worth.

Ling Muzhuo allowed Zhan Lu to chat with Huang An. It would be great if Zhan Lu could bring Huang An into Fortune Treasure Palace as a special honor guest.

"Brother Lin, rest assured. These three Creators are each in separate rooms. Two of the Grade 4 Creators hold grudges against one another. The Grade 5 Creator refused to share a room with them, feeling it would diminish his status. If you wish to meet them all simultaneously, I'll need to make extra arrangements."

Ling Muzhuo's words both explained the situation and served as a warning about the difficult nature of the Grade 5 Creator. He hoped Lin Yuan would be mentally prepared.

Ling Muzhuo had intervened on Lin Yuan's behalf, hoping to avoid any conflict with a Grade 5 Creator. Otherwise, their good intentions might lead to undesirable outcomes.

Observing Lin Yuan's silence, Ling Muzhuo wondered if his message had been understood.

Ling Muzhuo trusted Lin Yuan to understand the boundaries implicitly, so he refrained from further explicit warnings.

Lin Yuan entered the room without Huang An, accompanied only by Winter.

As Zhan Lu had been in contact with Huang An, he allowed Huang An to stay in Fortune Treasure Palace for further communication.

Lin Yuan did not immediately answer her question, nor did he take out the resources she wanted to see. Instead, he asked her, "Xi Mei, if someone could enable you to live longer, but it required you to join their faction and work for them, would you be willing?"

Lin Yuan's gaze was fixed on Xi Mei as he spoke.

Xi Mei could sense Lin Yuan's seriousness from his words.

Xi Mei smiled. "Is there such a good thing? Any life, when facing the prospect of becoming a withered and decayed tree like me, would consider staying alive as the greatest pursuit.

"Death is the end of everything. Only by living can you enjoy this world. Even if there's such a good thing in this world, I don't believe it will fall into my lap."

Just as she finished speaking, an orange mouse appeared in Lin Yuan's palm. It was looking around curiously. When Xi Mei saw the orange mouse, she subconsciously looked away.

Xi Mei, who had averted her gaze, froze for two seconds. Then, shock surged out of her eyes as she stared at the Lifespan Mouse in Lin Yuan's palm. Her breathing suddenly quickened, and she couldn't help but raise her hand.

Facing a glimmer of hope greater than expected, Xi Mei, already in despair, could no longer conceal her emotions.

Winter's gaze remained fixed on Xi Mei. If she showed any signs of attempting to snatch the Lifespan Mouse, Winter would stop her immediately.

Lin Yuan watched quietly as Xi Mei released her emotions. After a long while, Xi Mei released her holy spirit and bowed to Lin Yuan. "Young Master Lin, I will treat you as my salvation and serve you for life. I will be proud to serve you."

Xi Mei's actions proved to Lin Yuan she was smart.

After gaining control of Xi Mei's holy spirit, Lin Yuan said, "After you contract this Lifespan Mouse, it has to be placed in my hands. I will help you feed it and ensure that its lifespan is in an infinite state."

After seeing Huang An, Lin Yuan had already decided to employ dual tactics to control these Creators. Even with Xi Mei's cooperation, Lin Yuan still had to abide by the rules he had set.

Xi Mei said with a smile, "I believe in the value I can create and that you won't waste such a treasure for nothing. I'm extremely grateful you're willing to help me feed the Lifespan Mouse."

Xi Mei's integration as Lin Yuan's subordinate was abnormally smooth, and Lin Yuan instructed her, "Don't let outsiders know about the situation of the Lifespan Mouse and everything that happened here today, including the other Creators in the faction!"

Lin Yuan said this because he did not want the Creators who had joined Sky City to know that he possessed numerous Lifespan Mice. As long as he stopped these Creators under his control from sending messages, others would not know. With these two layers of control in Lin Yuan's hands, it was impossible for the Creators under his control not to abide by his orders.

Lin Yuan had given Huang An the same advice, but neither Huang An nor Xi Mei knew his true intentions.

"Young Master Lin, don't worry. I've never been a talkative person. When we go out later, should I directly reveal my identity as your subordinate or conceal our relationship to let the Palace Master think we have established cooperation?"

Xi Mei knew that Lin Yuan was going to meet a total of three Creators. Be it that woman with the sharp tongue or that arrogant old man, their lifespans had already reached the end. It was likely that Lin Yuan would take the other two under his wing as well. Regardless of whether Lin Yuan's plan would succeed or not, his actions were too conspicuous.

Xi Mei's suggestion was beyond Lin Yuan's expectations. She was very good at reading people's minds.

Although Xi Mei was not as capable as Huang An as a Creator, she was more worth nurturing than Huang An for Sky City.

"Xi Mei, you only need to tell the public that we have reached an agreement. Don't forget to thank Palace Master Ling."

Lin Yuan walked out of the room.

He wanted Xi Mei to thank Ling Muzhuo, conveying that introducing these Creators, whose lifespans were nearing their end, would be advantageous for him.

Ling Muzhuo would only use his connections to introduce more Creators who were about to reach the end of their lifespan to Lin Yuan if there were benefits involved.