the face."You old hag, you still dare to argue! Those two thousand yuan were last month's fees, today is for this month's!""Stop rambling and give me the money quickly, or get out right now! Don't ev...[ ]

"With great honor, General Mu graces us with his presence. My humble apologies for the inadequate welcome. Please forgive me!" Ling Hao looked ahead and spoke in a loud voice.

"Hehehe, Sir Xi Wang is too kind. You traveled thousands of miles to come to the capital city. As an old man, I should have gone to the airport to greet you. Unfortunately, I'm busy with many things and can only meet you here. Please don't mind!"

A loud voice boomed into everyone's ears, like a giant gong.

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a figure emerged steadily into view.

Over sixty years old, dressed in plain clothes, with resolute features and a vigorous spirit, he doesn't look like someone in his sixties or seventies at all.

A martial artist who reaches a certain level of cultivation can break through the shackles. Their bodily functions will be able to advance, and the aging speed of each organ will significantly slow down, reaching another realm.

The higher the cultivation level, the longer the lifespan.

A person of the caliber of a god of war, if nothing unforeseen occurs, could easily live to be over a hundred years old.

Warlords of that level, without any external factors influencing them, could easily live to be one hundred and twenty or so.

A powerhouse at the Zhànzōng level has a lifespan of nearly one hundred and fifty or sixty years.

As for peerless powerhouses above the Warlord level, their lifespans are even more exaggerated. It is said that there are ancient monsters living for two or three hundred years in some hidden sects.

"See Mù Shuai!" Including Ling Hao, everyone simultaneously bowed.

Besides Ling Hao and Lu Yue, a hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of everyone else as they looked at each other.

Even this big shot is here!

Mu Yantian, the number one military expert in Daxia Kingdom today, a true powerhouse of the Zhanzong realm!

When he was young, he was also an absolutely powerful figure. He had served as the marshal of both the Northern and Central regions. During his years in the North, he made all the nations in the borderlands tremble with fear.

Even to this day, throughout the Northern Lands, when anyone mentions Marshal Mu, their faces pale.

After withdrawing from the Northern Territory and settling in the Central Region, this was the inevitable path for any future first general of the Daxia Kingdom's War Department.

After several years stationed in the Zhong District, Mu Yitian was officially transferred to the capital city and appointed as the supreme commander of the War Department!

The Central War Department plays a major role in coordinating and supporting the four major war zones of Southeast, Northwest, Southwest, and Northeast. It possesses abundant resources and formidable combat strength. Among the top ten assault teams in the Xia Dynasty's War Department, five belong to the Central War Department.

Currently, in terms of overall combat strength, besides the Western Army, the Central Region is the strongest.

"Haha, I'm just here to catch up with King Xi. Don't be so formal!" Mu Yatian waved his hand at everyone.

"Mu Shuai, come in and sit!" Ling Hao made a gesture of invitation.

He had expected Mu Yaotian's arrival long ago; he had said before that he would be waiting for someone, and the one he was waiting for was naturally Mu Yaotian!

Although he entered the capital city as the Shadow Gate Master this time, regardless of how things turned out, he was still the King of the West and belonged to the War Department.

If there was one person in the entire capital who would be suitable to appear for him on this trip, it would have to be Mu Yantian.

He also knew very well Mu Yatian's intentions.

First, of course, is to stand by his side and tell everyone that Ling Hao belongs to the War Department. Anyone who dares to act recklessly must first ask if he agrees.

Similarly to the concerns of Duke Wei, Mu Yatian was also worried about a possible massacre in the capital city if Ling Hao acted without restraint. He therefore stepped forward to appease him. After all, with Ling Hao's skill, if he were to act without any hesitation, there would undoubtedly be a bloodbath!

"Okay!" Mu Yatian nodded in response.

Then, turning his head to look at Lu Yue with a smile, he said, "Lu Yue, not bad! In just a short while, you've already reached the half-step War Sovereign realm!"

"Those who are capable should do more work. You, with such talent and handsomeness, spending all day by King Xi's side is a waste!"

Mu Yaodong's words, seemingly casual, were actually well-intentioned.

"Mu Shuai praised!" Lu Yue responded with a smile, his pupils flashing with a hint of something else.

While Ling Hao narrowed his eyes slightly after hearing Mu Yaotian's words, a thoughtful expression appeared on his face.

Soon, Ling Hao and Lu Yue accompanied Mu Yantian to a reception room.

"Have you heard that people from the Department of Health have been here" After Mu Yatian had sat down and Lu Yue had poured tea for the three of them, he turned to Ling Hao and asked.

"Hmm!" Ling Hao smiled and nodded. "Just go!"

"What a bunch of idle people!" Mu Yatian raised his teacup and took a sip.

"Heh heh, it's fine!" Ling Hao smiled again.

"From now on, until you leave the capital city, if anyone comes to cause trouble, have them find me!" Mu Yitian said in a deep voice.

"Thank you, Mu Shuai, for your kindness!" Ling Hao responded after taking a sip of tea.

"How's the West recently It should be fine, right" Mu Yitian asked after putting down his teacup.

"Don't worry, General Mu, everything is fine!" Ling Hao gave a faint smile and looked at Mu Yatian: "General Mu, how have you been lately"

Mu Yaotian's illness has long been an open secret.

In his youth, he spent many years campaigning abroad and sustained numerous internal and external injuries. Because they were not treated promptly, they developed into chronic illnesses over time.

Ling Hao last met Mu Yaitian in Xijing and checked his body. The new injuries from the past few years recovered easily, but it was too difficult to cure some ailments that had lasted for decades.

Over the past couple of years, Mu Yitian has increasingly felt a sense of powerlessness and unwillingness to conform. Because of this, he has actually been in a semi-retired state for the past two years.

"My body is riddled with old ailments, that's all there is to it!" Mu Yitian responded with a chuckle.

"Next time if I have time, I'll take another look at Mu Shuai for you."

"Xi Wang has a heart!" Mu Yaotian smiled and then changed the subject: "Xi Wang should have received the news, right"

What does "Mu Shuai" refer to

"My body is failing me day by day, I can no longer bear the weight of responsibility. The war department plans to choose one of you five to take my place." Mu Yantian spoke again.

"Mm!" Ling Hao nodded in response. "I just heard about it the other day!"

"Well, King Xi, are you interested" Mu Yitian looked at Ling Hao with a deep meaning in his tone.

“I hear that many people in the capital city are rooting for Prince Xi, and they have high hopes for you!”

"Mu Shuai, just say what you have to say!" Ling Hao's eyes narrowed slightly.

Mu Yaotian proactively brought up this topic at this time, clearly it wasn't a sudden whim.

The implication is already quite clear.

Everything should be prioritized. Don't lose sight of the bigger picture because of small matters!

At this crucial juncture, when a new supreme commander is about to be appointed, if Ling Hao causes too much commotion in the capital, he will naturally lose points.

"I know the reason for your visit to the capital this time!" Mu Yatian raised his cup and took a sip of tea again.

In my opinion, if we can successfully apprehend the sss fugitive from Shadow Gate, then we can consider putting other matters on hold for now. What do you think, West King

"Thank you, Mu Shuai, for your kindness!" Ling Hao smiled faintly.

Three years ago, in a major case, besides the Hei Gong, the master of Yingmen and four other prefects were all murdered. This was the most tragic event in Yingmen's history.

"This responsibility isn't something just any sss-level fugitive can handle, is it"

"I understand!" Mu Yitian nodded slightly.

"Everything has its own priorities and some things can't be rushed."

"Mu Shuai, I have a question for you," Ling Hao interrupted.

"If it were Mu Shuai in my position today, what would you do"f challenges I might encounter.""But if there was ever a chance, I'd be willing to try. I believe that there are always more solutions than problems!""I just love it when you're confident like this, w...