Lord Mu, Are You Kidding?

Mu Rong and Gong nodded hurriedly.

At the same time, they were also curious.

What did the Senior want to ask?

Chen Ping'an spoke directly, "You have been calling me Senior and treating me with such courtesy. What is the reason for that? I want to know, and please do not lie."

Chen Ping'an had always felt there was something off about them, but if everyone was like that, then perhaps he was the one with the problem.

Today, he had to get to the bottom of this.

As for the matter of eating, he couldn't be bothered to ask.

Their manner of eating meant they simply found the food delicious.

On that point, he was quite confident.

The only thing that puzzled him was their calling him Senior.

Upon hearing this, Mu Rong and Gong exchanged a glance.

For a moment, they didn't know how to respond.

They were wondering.

What did Senior mean by that?

Wasn't it obvious...?

It was because of your formidable power!

However, they felt the issue was not that simple!

They pondered it deeply.

Seeing that the two did not answer immediately but instead fell into thought, Chen Ping'an felt exasperated.

You're making me feel like you're up to something sinister.

Mu Rong truly could not fathom the underlying meaning behind Chen Ping'an's words.

Moreover, he had said not to lie...

Oh well, he might as well answer truthfully...

With no choice, Mu Rong smiled bitterly, "Of course it's because of your formidable power, Senior..."

After saying that, his heart started to race.

His gaze fixed intently on Chen Ping'an, observing his reaction.

If his answer was incorrect, he would have to find a way to make amends.

Upon hearing this, Chen Ping'an's mouth twitched, "Formidable power? What formidable power?"

He didn't feel he had any formidable power at all.

Or was this guy kidding?

Formidable in that aspect?

Mu Rong could only continue down the same path, "Your formidable cultivation."

Cultivation?

Chen Ping'an was exasperated.

Wasn't that just nonsense?

He truly had no cultivation whatsoever!

"I'm just an ordinary person!"

Chen Ping'an's face twitched as he spoke those helpless words.

Upon hearing Chen Ping'an, Mu Rong and Gong were at a loss for words.

They knew the Senior would react this way.

Now, they really wanted to say:

Senior, if you are an ordinary person, then we are not human!

Seeing their helpless expressions, Chen Ping'an didn't know how to continue.

This was not the answer he wanted.

He was well aware of his own weaknesses.

He would be out of breath after a short jog...

Yet he also felt that Mu Rong and Gong were not lying to him.

Moreover, the claim that his cultivation was formidable could indeed explain why these people treated him this way.

Mu Rong took a deep breath and said, "Senior, I do not know what you are testing us for. If I have said anything wrong, please forgive me."

Mu Rong bowed to Chen Ping'an.

Whether his answer was right or wrong, apologizing first was the safest approach.

Chen Ping'an felt exasperated again.

He knew full well that he had no cultivation.

Otherwise, what cultivator would be so weak?

A year ago, when he went to the mountains to gather herbs, he was even chased by a wild boar.

At that time, he ran until his entire body ached. If he truly had cultivation, would that have happened?

"All right, never mind." Chen Ping'an couldn't be bothered to ask anymore, as he wouldn't get any answers and would only become more confused.

Seeing that Chen Ping'an had no more questions, and that his own purpose for coming had been fulfilled, Mu Rong said, "Then Senior, shall we take our leave?"

Upon hearing this, since it was mealtime and he still needed their help with his system task, Chen Ping'an said, "Let's eat first before you go."

Hearing these words, Mu Rong and Zhang Shaofeng were stunned.

The two exchanged a quick glance.

Then, they decisively shook their heads at Chen Ping'an.

"No need, Senior!"

Refuse!

They must refuse!

The Senior was surely testing them by asking this!

Seeing if they would still be as greedy as they were initially!

They didn't understand the intent behind the previous question, but being invited to stay for a meal was definitely a test of their greed!

Seeing their adamant refusal, Chen Ping'an was stunned again.

He had thought they would happily accept.

Instead, they were now shaking their heads as if they had seen something repulsive.

What did this mean?

Didn't they used to love eating?

Chen Ping'an was truly perplexed by their behavior.

"Are you sure you don't want to eat? Little Ling's cooking is even better than mine," Chen Ping'an said again.

Upon hearing this, not only did they shake their heads, but they also waved their hands, saying, "Really, no need!"

Chen Ping'an's mouth twitched, and he continued, "But you used to love it before, didn't you?"

Mu Rong took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Senior, we were too greedy before, but from now on, we will never again covet such opportunities!"

Chen Ping'an was confused, and upon hearing the word "opportunities," he asked, "Do you mean by opportunities, food and tea?"

Chen Ping'an wasn't clear on this point either, so he had to ask.

After all, the book had stated that opportunities did not refer to food and tea.

Upon hearing this, Mu Rong and Gong nodded directly.

They had indeed been too greedy for such opportunities before!

Seeing them nod, Chen Ping'an understood.

It seemed the records in that book were not entirely accurate.

"Very well, you may go then. As for the matter of the sect, can you try to complete it within two months if possible? It would be best to finish it ahead of the three-month deadline."

Mu Rong smiled, "Actually, we have already chosen a mountain. With the speed at which cultivators can build residences, it should be completed within a month."

Chen Ping'an smiled, impressed by their efficiency.

"Then I'll leave it to you two."

Mu Rong repeatedly said it was no trouble.

On the contrary, he felt he had gained an advantage.

After some pleasantries, the two left the courtyard and departed.

Chen Ping'an returned to his recliner and sat down.

"It seems that after all my questioning, I'm still just as puzzled," he thought.

"And they said I was formidable... If only I truly were formidable."

Chen Ping'an lay down, gazing up at the peach tree.

In the end, he didn't dwell on those questions anymore.

As a mere ordinary person, he would let these cultivators carry on as they pleased.

All he could do was hope to complete the remaining hundred-odd tasks and become invincible.

"Brother, come and eat!"

At that moment, Su Ling's voice called from inside the house.

Chen Ping'an smiled and quickly went indoors.

He had already been captivated by Little Ling's culinary skills.

Night fell.

Chen Ping'an and Su Ling had both fallen into slumber.

The stars dotted the night sky, creating a beautiful sight.

In the deep stillness of the night, only the chirping of crickets could be heard.

But then, something appeared in the quiet sky above – a point of light that rapidly grew larger!

It soon became a massive fireball, trailing a long red tail as it plummeted downwards.

It was an enormous meteorite!

If Chen Ping'an had been awake and seen this sight, he would have been struck dumb with shock.

For this meteorite was headed straight for the courtyard where he resided!