**Chapter Fifty-Five: That Yellow-Haired Guy is Just Too Perfect!**
To everyone’s surprise, Mu Jixue and Lin Zhongyu were also in the team.
Honestly, the plot had gone completely off the rails, to the point where nobody knew what was going to happen next. The original storyline was barely holding on as a reference—only the background settings still had some use.
Ah well, no choice but to roll with it.
“What a coincidence, you two are here as well!”
“Seriously, what a coincidence! I didn’t expect Brother Yun to join this mission—definitely makes me feel a lot better about it.”
Today, Lin Zhongyu seemed much more back to her usual self, having apparently moved on from the awkward moment of hugging Yun Zhonghe before.
However, while talking to Yun Zhonghe, she was still subtly playing with her hair and adjusting her clothes, completely unaware of her own actions.
After speaking, Lin Zhongyu glanced over at Mu Jixue.
Brother Yun is right here—why aren’t you saying hi?
Although no words were exchanged, Mu Jixue could feel the silent reprimand from Lin Zhongyu.
“Um, um… Brother Yun, what a coincidence!” Mu Jixue’s eyes glistened as if she were a hostage being forced to greet someone.
“What’s wrong, Xue’er? Your tone seems off?”
“Nothing… my throat just feels a bit funny…”
“…”
Seeing the obvious lie on Mu Jixue’s face, Lin Zhongyu was at a loss for words.
Just before, she was saying how she’d get along with Yun Zhonghe, and now look at her!
Yun Zhonghe was so nice to them!
Was it really necessary to be this resistant?
It looked like once they got back, she’d need to have a serious heart-to-heart with Xue’er…
After greeting Mu Jixue and Lin Zhongyu, Yun Zhonghe turned to meet the other teammates.
This mission required a total of seven people, and besides the three of them, Yun Zhonghe didn’t really know the other four.
There was a male cultivator in the Foundation Establishment stage, two female cultivators in the late Qi Refinement stage, and a male cultivator in the late Qi Refinement stage.
Yun Zhonghe made his rounds, exchanging hellos.
Among them was a brother-sister pair: Xiao Yang and Xiao Yue from the Xiao family, both late Qi Refinement cultivators.
They were super enthusiastic, immediately recognizing Yun Zhonghe. After all, he was quite the celebrity in Cangzhou City now.
They hadn’t expected to team up with the “Three Outstanding Heroes of Cangzhou”!
“The Three Outstanding Heroes of Cangzhou?”
“That’s right! Brother Yun, it’s a title for you, Lin Guniang, and Mu Guniang! You’re all considered the most remarkable young talents in Cangzhou City!”
Yun Zhonghe smiled and nodded, but his gaze drifted to the other two girls standing near Xiao Yang and Xiao Yue.
Out of habit, whenever he saw female characters associated with Huang Aotian, he couldn’t help but check if they were one of the protagonists.
Fortunately, it seemed he didn’t recognize them—they must just be extras.
Xiao Yang and Xiao Yue, ever so friendly, introduced Yun Zhonghe to the other two girls.
One of the female cultivators in the Foundation Establishment stage was named Song Ziwei, an outsider and disciple of the Tianjian Sect, who happened to be training in Cangzhou City and had accepted this mission.
Song Ziwei had quite the luxurious outfit and looked hard to approach, silently hugging her sword nearby, but she nodded politely when Yun Zhonghe caught her gaze.
The other female cultivator in the Qi Refinement stage was Luo Qing, a local free cultivator with no ties to any family forces, who had worked hard to reach the late Qi Refinement stage.
She seemed a bit shy, stepping forward to awkwardly greet Yun Zhonghe.
And just like that, they were all set for this mission.
Yun Zhonghe thought he had woken up quite early, but turned out he was still the last one to arrive. He hurriedly pulled out a porcelain bottle from his bag, pouring out some pills and distributing a few to everyone.
“Sorry, everyone, I overslept!”
Yun Zhonghe was generous, handing out second-grade pills — all his first-grade ones were given away to Mu Jixue and Lin Zhongyu earlier.
“Brother Yun is too kind! We didn’t wait long at all!”
Xiao Yang, Xiao Yue, and Luo Qing all felt a bit embarrassed since to them, second-grade pills were incredibly valuable.
“It’s only proper. We’ll be heading out soon, and in case anything happens, these pills might just save your lives.”
Knowing that this mission was full of risks, Yun Zhonghe thought it necessary to ensure the safety of his teammates.
In the original storyline, only the person destined to become Qin Hongye’s minion, along with Qin Hongye herself, had made it out alive, while everyone else perished in Qingzhu Town.
Although Yun Zhonghe had no prior connection with them, he might as well give them a helping hand.
Second-grade pills could really win over the hearts of Qi Refinement cultivators, but for Song Ziwei, being a sect disciple, it didn’t mean much—especially since she didn’t look like she was lacking in spirit stones.
Yun Zhonghe could easily match the gifts to their needs.
“What is this…”
Is that a Facade Pill?!
Recognizing the pills in his hands, Song Ziwei was taken aback, although she didn’t voice her astonishment.
The Facade Pill was known for changing one’s appearance, making it incredibly convenient for disguising oneself when out and about.
The best part? The toxicity of this pill was nearly nonexistent, so beauty-conscious female cultivators could use it freely, applying a layer of beauty to enhance their looks.
One pill could sell for three hundred spirit stones, and Yun Zhonghe had given her three—roughly nine hundred spirit stones worth!
Plus, these pills were hard to find. If she brought them back to the Tianjian Sect, they could sell for an even higher price.
But given that Song Ziwei was a beauty herself, decked out in luxurious attire and boasting striking looks, Yun Zhonghe could safely assume this would delight her.
“Brother Yun, I’ve heard so much about you! It’s truly an honor to cooperate today—please guide me in our endeavors!”
“Oh, no, no! It’s an honor for us in Cangzhou City to have a fair maiden like you among us! On behalf of all the residents of Cangzhou City, welcome!”
Yun Zhonghe’s smooth talking bumped up Song Ziwei’s favorability by a lot.
With Yun Zhonghe’s charm, the team’s overall cohesion skyrocketed—it was no longer the loose, individual gathering it had started as.
“Brother Yun is amazing…”
Witnessing all this, Lin Zhongyu couldn’t help but exclaim, once again captivated by Yun Zhonghe’s charisma.
“Pfft, it’s just buying people’s hearts with money; who can’t do that?”
Mu Jixue grumbled, her disappointment palpable.
Lin Zhongyu shook her head, whispering to Mu Jixue, “Xue’er, there’s a lot more to it! Not everyone can pull this off; you need to have the money and be ready to seize opportunities. And look at Brother Yun—he knows exactly how to cater to each person’s needs—that’s impressive! That Tianjian Sect disciple is definitely going to cooperate with him after this. You should learn from him, because you’ll need this skill for sure!”
“Wah…”
Mu Jixue fell silent. She realized Lin Zhongyu had a point; Yun Zhonghe was indeed capable to the point of being flawless, but she just couldn’t bring herself to admit it.
Ugh! Why was he so perfect? It was impossible to find a flaw to compare him against!
Frustrated, Mu Jixue felt the spotlight shifting away from her as Yun Zhonghe stole Lin Zhongyu’s attention once more.
