Mu Cheng had a sinking feeling, probably because some powerful beings had invaded the Dark Night Realm.
If the ancestor had interrupted the assessment, he would have likely informed us.
Considering the seriousness of the situation, Mu Cheng said to Xiao Ye and another:
"This matter may endanger the safety of the Mu Family. It's urgent. Let's resolve this issue first. The assessment and the contract signing can be postponed a bit."
"Xue Er, didn't you want to postpone the contract signing for a few years? Now you've got your wish."
"Second brother, third brother, fourth sister, fifth brother, head back to the City Lord Mansion first. Be on guard against outsiders, to prevent them from attacking the City Lord Mansion or waging war on Modu Base while we're away."
These younger siblings, all holding important positions in Modu Base City, are either generals, head of the think tank, or the chief of the support troop.