Chapter 533 - 533: Brother Mu? Mother Bear?

Translator: End less Fantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“Sorry.” After thinking it over, Liu Shimei calmly said, “We indeed met by chance. I shouldn’t have pressured you.”

Mu Jiangli pressed his lips, smiled faintly, and said, “But I can help you. I haven’t thoroughly investigated the truth about the past events, but if there’s anything you need to know, anything you want to understand, I have resources and connections. It will be easier for me to find out than for Young Master Liang.”

He refilled her teacup and continued, “I think, from today onwards, we can consider ourselves acquainted, right?”

Liu Shimei hesitated for a moment and then nodded.

Yes!

He saved her and Huangfu Lingyao’s lives today!

Feeling indebted didn’t feel good, but she had to repay the favor.

He was genuinely offering to help her, and it wouldn’t be wise to treat him with suspicion. Liu Shimei decided not to ask too many questions. She nodded and said, “Then, I appreciate your help in advance.”

She had come to inquire about the enmity between Zhong Lang and Mu Jiangli. Unexpectedly, she had discovered so much more. It was an unexpected gain.

Thinking about the injured puppy lying in bed, she added, “It’s getting late. Lord Mu, you should rest early. I have a lot of matters to attend to, so I apologize for not being able to entertain you properly.”

“It’s alright. You go ahead and attend to your business. I’m not fond of crowds anyway.” Mu Jiangli stood up first, his expression gentle. He added, “Let me escort you out of the courtyard.”

Liu Shimei nodded and turned to leave.

Mu Jiangli followed behind her and quickly caught up with her steps. He said, “The true power behind Zhenyao Hall is not simple. I don’t know if the master behind Du Gong is aligned with Zheng Medical Hall. If they aren’t, you need to be even more careful.”

“Ah?” Liu Shimei paused in her steps, asking in surprise, “Du Gong and Zheng Medical Hall might not have the same master behind them?”

She truly hadn’t considered this possibility!

Mu Jiangli continued, “I only know that the master behind Zheng Medical Hall is incredibly powerful, but because there’s no conflict of interest, we haven’t investigated deeply. All I know is that the force behind Zheng Medical Hall isn’t something we can easily confront. That’s why I’ve refrained from digging too deep. As for Du Gong… I don’t know if he’s dedicated to Zheng Medical Hall or if he serves another master.”

Liu Shimei was even more astonished. “Even you don’t know? Even you can’t confront them easily? What kind of presence could that be?”

Mu Jiangli couldn’t help but chuckle. “Although the influence of the Colored Glass Pavilion is significant, it’s not mine. I have a cooperative relationship with the owner of Colored Glass Pavilion. I manage Thousand Butterfly Valley, controlling over half of the medicinal herb business in the entire Great Shu Dynasty. But that doesn’t mean I’m omnipotent.”

“So, I need to investigate Du Gong’s background further. Otherwise, while this case might bring down Du Gong, it might also stir up a hornet’s nest!” Liu Shimei frowned even more, growing increasingly worried.

Seeing her expression, Mu Jiangli sighed and said, “I’ll do my best to help you clear this matter. Shimei, focus on your work and try to stay out of the affairs of the martial world whenever possible.”

He was genuinely concerned.

Liu Shimei’s feelings toward him were complex. She didn’t know if she could trust him, but subconsciously, she wanted to believe him!

She pursed her lips and said, “Brother Mu, thank you.”

As they stepped out of the courtyard, they suddenly saw a tall figure standing outside. His eyes glared fiercely at Mu Jiangli before shifting to Liu Shimei. He said resentfully, “Mother bear?? Where’s the bear?”

Liu Shimei,