People who come out alive from inside, even if they gain benefits, cannot speak of anything.

"Is Yun Ran asking about this selection banquet because she was also invited?"

Despite being certain in their hearts that Yun Ran wouldn’t encounter any trouble while screaming, both Dragon Spirit and Xuan Chu still felt a bit worried.

"Let’s first tell Yun Ran what we know, and if there are more clues later, we’ll add to it!"

Just as Yun Ran received the information from Dragon Spirit and the others, the Little Paperman also returned.

"Master, I’m back!"

Seeing the Little Paperman’s happy demeanor, Yun Ran knew that the Little Paperman had gathered quite a bit of information.

"Master, I kept an eye on the man who slipped up last night and followed him back to where he lived.

While he was sleeping, I deliberately frightened him, and he revealed a lot about that Murong Family.

The Murong Family met their demise decades ago. Before their extinction, the Murong Family was indisputably the top family among the Dark Master circle.

Even though their offspring from each generation were very accomplished, each with extraordinary talent, their family was not blessed with many descendants.

The last generation’s Family Head only had a sickly daughter. Later, after that daughter died young, the Murong Family line ended.

After the last generation’s Family Head passed away, the Murong Family’s resources were divided among many powers.

He said that if anyone could achieve something as heaven-defying as creating gods, only a power like the Murong Family could do it.

Perhaps the methods used by those who devoured the Murong Family back then were not very honorable, so now, most people are unwilling to mention the Murong Family.

Whether it’s out of guilt or there are hidden secrets unknown to others, I can’t say."

Hearing what the Little Paperman had to say, Yun Ran wasn’t very surprised.

Throughout history, many such ’a whale falls, all things thrive’ events have occurred, but few have been forthright about it.

Most would just perceive their rise to power as dishonorable, then attempt to erase those disgraceful histories.

It’s as if doing so would wash their past deeds clean.

However, Yun Ran doesn’t believe that because the Murong Family met their end, they were entirely innocent.

For any family at the top, it would be impossible not to have some filthy dealings behind the scenes.

Yun Ran leans towards believing that the Murong Family messed up, and others merely took advantage.

"It’s getting more and more interesting, but I wonder, what role does the Heavenly Book play in all of this?"

Fortunately, Yun Ran’s patience is truly remarkable; no matter how tangled the clues get, she can patiently unravel them piece by piece.

Suddenly, the Little Paperman looked excitedly toward the direction of the East City Gate.

"Master, the boss has arrived!"

Ginsengfruit was wearing a dirty Daoist robe, looking very much like a little Daoist child fleeing a disaster.

The people guarding the entrance stared warily at Ginsengfruit.

"Who goes there! Moonlight City isn’t a place just anyone can rush into!"

Before coming, Ginsengfruit had inquired about the situation in Moonlight City, knowing there would be a grand event here with many visitors.

Just as Ginsengfruit was about to take something out to verify its identity, a very fast shadow rushed directly toward it.

Behind it were several people chasing, accompanied by grumbling voices.

The guards at the city gate were terrified by the swift, indistinct figure, almost thinking they were about to meet King Yan.

The unknown creature weaved left and right, avoiding everyone, without bumping into anyone.

By the time it stopped in front of Ginsengfruit, it braked just in time.

Then everyone could see clearly that the obscure shadow was actually a bird.

Although none were hit, the scare was real, and even a few faint-hearted ones passed out.

Er Dan saw Ginsengfruit and affectionately nudged its head into Ginsengfruit’s palm.

Ginsengfruit: ...

Recognizing the familiar aura on the bird, Ginsengfruit tentatively called out: "Er Dan?"

Er Dan nodded quickly; it had promised Yun Ran that it wouldn’t speak or use its Divine Sense to communicate in Moonlight City, to avoid detection by those with ulterior motives.

For now, it could only nod to express itself.

It was at this moment that those chasing Er Dan arrived, panting heavily.

Seeing Er Dan calmly by Ginsengfruit’s side, they were irked enough to swear.

Feeding a single bird was harder than tending a hundred horses.

They almost suspected that the bird had gone wild again to cause destruction; damage was a minor issue.

But if it injured someone, those tasked with overseeing it would probably be flayed.

Yet at this moment, even though they were genuinely annoyed, none dared to confront Er Dan.

This bird was sharp; if someone insulted it, it could really understand.

Perhaps after it injured someone by piercing their arm, locked in a cage now, if the bird got angry, it wouldn’t directly hurt people, but chase them until they were half dead, then calm down.

Now, those charged with watching Er Dan still didn’t dare scold it, instead turning their scolding towards the seemingly easy-to-bully Ginsengfruit.

"Kid, do you have no eyes? Do you dare touch any bird? Are you courting death!"

The others at the gate, many hadn’t seen Er Dan but heard of its feats.

The authorities were remarkably indulgent towards this bird.

Now, seeing the bird here, they were more concerned with their safety.

As for Ginsengfruit who was about to suffer misfortune, what did that have to do with them? Consequently, many just watched without intending to intervene.

Er Dan, upon hearing insults directed at Ginsengfruit, immediately got agitated. It had rushed to greet Ginsengfruit to please it.

It wasn’t so that these people could trouble Ginsengfruit.

Back when it was still an egg, it was already fond of Ginsengfruit, even if Ginsengfruit was merely indifferent to it.

But there was no helping it; this kind of affinity just happened. Compared to Yun Ran, who held its life in her hands, Er Dan clearly preferred Ginsengfruit more.

At this moment, how could it tolerate them insulting Ginsengfruit right in front of it, without losing face?

Er Dan immediately raised its hard beak, looking to teach these people a lesson.

Pah, what nerve they had, truly unaware of the heights of the sky and the depths of the earth!