Chapter 293: The Yao Brothers, News of the Soul-Type Magic Core
Yuan Yi… is dead!?
Seeing Yuan Yi, killed with such swift and brutal methods, everyone in Mo City gasped in shock.
No one had expected that just as the battle between the two major factions was calming down, Yuan Yi, who was guarding the rear, would be struck down in the blink of an eye by the Fire Puppet.
Although Yuan Yi was not the most powerful fighter in this clash, he was still ranked in the top ten of the Black List! Yet this Dou Huang expert, known for his strength in the Black-Corner Region, had been killed without warning in front of everyone's eyes.
"Mo Yu, you…!"
Han Feng's face twisted as he stared at the black lotus-shaped lightning floating in Mo Yu's hand. His voice turned cold as he shouted, "Are you trying to continue this war with my Black Alliance?"
At Han Feng's words, the powerful figures from the Black Alliance behind him flared their Dou Qi, their hostile gazes fixed on the Yuan Mansion's forces.
Meanwhile, Mo Yu, who had trapped Yuan Yi's soul with the Black Lotus Heart Demon Lightning, wasn't in a rush to refine it. He stored the Black Lotus away, then looked up at Han Feng with a mocking smile.
"Han Feng, have you forgotten that it was your Black Alliance who came to Mo City looking for trouble? Do you really think you can just leave unscathed? The life of a Dou Huang is just interest. If you dare to provoke us again, your Black Alliance will no longer exist!" Mo Yu scoffed.
With the Black Lotus Heart Demon Lightning on his side, Mo Yu knew the Yuan Mansion would only grow stronger, while the Black Alliance had reached its peak. Even if Han Feng managed to escape today, Mo Yu was confident he could completely destroy the Black Alliance within two years!
"You…!"
Han Feng's face darkened at the threat. Just days ago, when he had founded the Black Alliance after defeating Jia Nan Academy, he had been filled with pride. But now, the Yuan Mansion had trampled all over his ambitions.
More importantly, Mo Yu's tactics were so unpredictable that it left Han Feng on edge. The dark energy from the black lotus had reminded Han Feng of a mysterious power from Central Plains, and Mo Yu's interest in souls was eerily similar to that group.
Just thinking about that terrifying faction sent a shiver down Han Feng's spine.
"Mo Yu, don't get too cocky. The Black Alliance will settle this score, sooner or later!"
With a venomous glare at Mo Yu, Han Feng waved his hand. In an instant, he and the Black Alliance forces disappeared from Mo City under countless watchful eyes.
Mo Yu watched as the Black Alliance vanished into the distance, a cold gleam in his silver eyes. After a moment, he suppressed the killing intent rising within him and turned to face Su Qian.
"Thank you, Grand Elder, for coming in time. Otherwise, my Yuan Mansion would have suffered heavy losses," Mo Yu said, bowing slightly to express his gratitude.
Su Qian's lips twitched as he eyed the now powerful Yuan Mansion. Shaking his head, he sighed, "You sly devil. I can't believe you've strengthened Yuan Mansion so much without anyone noticing. Not only Han Feng, even I was fooled. If I didn't know your background, I'd suspect you were the secret son of some great faction from Central Plains!"
Mo Yu gave a bitter smile and replied, "Grand Elder, you jest. I don't have such a background. I've just mastered a few unique techniques, that's all."
"Haha, alright, as long as that's clear. The Black-Corner Region is chaotic. Just make sure you handle things carefully," Su Qian said, clapping Mo Yu's shoulder, clearly satisfied with the explanation.
Mo Yu nodded. "I understand."
"Oh, and one more thing. Now that your cards are on the table, be wary of Han Feng and the Black Alliance. Don't underestimate the influence of a sixth-tier alchemist. If he wants to, he could rally more Dou Huangs, or even Dou Zongs, to his side. And don't forget, Han Feng is the disciple of that powerful man. I'd bet that Eagle Mountain Elder will be roped into the Black Alliance soon enough. If that happens, our two factions will have to stand together."
"Thank you for the warning, Grand Elder."
Mo Yu's expression remained calm as he thanked Su Qian, but inwardly, he was rather excited. The more strong people the Black Alliance attracted, the more souls Mo Yu could absorb in future battles. This would accelerate the growth of the Black Lotus Heart Demon Lightning…
Seeing Mo Yu's serene expression, Su Qian shook his head with a chuckle. Then, as if he remembered something, his face lit up with a smile. "By the way, the students you requested from the Inner Academy are on their way. You can arrange them as you see fit. The academy has high hopes for your Yuan Mansion."
With that, Su Qian turned and left Mo City, heading back to the academy.
Watching Su Qian leave, Mo Yu smiled and gave Xiao Li and the others a few instructions before heading into his personal chamber to begin refining Yuan Yi's soul.
As the third-ranked Heavenly Lightning on the list, the Black Lotus Heart Demon Lightning could grow not only by absorbing certain treasures that enhanced soul power, but also by directly devouring the souls of powerful experts! And it much preferred the latter.
Yuan Yi, being a Dou Huang, possessed a soul with strength at the fifth tier. While not overly powerful, it was enough to satisfy the Black Lotus Heart Demon Lightning for now.
Two days later, when Mo Yu emerged from his chamber, he was surprised to find the large hall completely empty. Chuckling, he shook his head, then slumped into a soft chair, finally allowing himself to relax. The recent busyness had left him somewhat exhausted.
But despite the fatigue, the results were satisfying. After devouring Yuan Yi's soul, the Black Lotus Heart Demon Lightning had grown significantly. The feedback from it had also enhanced Mo Yu's own soul power, advancing it to the mid-tier of the fifth level, putting it on par with his Dou Qi cultivation.
With both his soul power and the Black Lotus Heart Demon Lightning's strength increasing, Mo Yu was confident he could now enslave a Dou Huang without any problem.
As these thoughts brought a smile to his face, the door to the hall suddenly creaked open. In the sunlight streaming through the doorway, a slender silhouette appeared, casting a long shadow.
The woman who had opened the door stopped when she saw Mo Yu resting on the chair. Her eyes sparkled with joy, but not wanting to disturb him, she hesitated and turned to leave.
"Hehe, you've already come in. Why leave?" Mo Yu's gentle voice suddenly broke the silence, startling the woman. She paused, then stopped retreating.
When she looked back, she found that Mo Yu had opened his eyes and was smiling at her.
"Are you done with your business?" Xiao Yu asked softly, her gaze shifting around the room.
"Yes, all done. You don't have to worry." Mo Yu stood up and pulled her into his arms. Feeling the warmth of her body and the soft fragrance at his nose, a heat stirred within him, though he quickly suppressed it.
Xiao Yu froze for a moment at his sudden embrace, but after a brief struggle, she relaxed and leaned into him.
Her long, shapely legs pressed together, their smooth curves glowing under the light. After a while, noticing that Mo Yu hadn't made any further moves, Xiao Yu pouted slightly, then turned her head to look at his familiar, smiling face.
She recalled the boy who had once made such an impression during the Xiao Clan's coming-of-age ceremony. That boy had now grown into someone so powerful that even the entire Xiao Clan couldn't reach his level.
His handsome, almost otherworldly face, paired with those mysterious silver eyes and his gentle smile, brought an inexplicable sense of peace to her heart.
"Why did you come here? The Black-Corner Region is far more dangerous than the Inner Academy," Mo Yu asked with a smile, breaking the silence.
Since emerging from the underground world, this was his first time being alone with Xiao Yu. Though she had visited the Mo Clan once before, they hadn't had the chance to talk much due to the urgency of the situation.
"It was the Grand Elder who said Yuan Mansion needed more people, so he called on the academy students to come and help. It was both to expand the Yuan Mansion's strength and to give the students a chance to train."
Xiao Yu wrapped her arms around Mo Yu's neck, gazing deeply into his eyes. "I don't know how you managed it, but you've created such a powerful faction. When the Grand Elder announced this news in the academy, no one could believe it at first. Then the academy erupted in cheers. Since the Black Alliance is our enemy, many students see you as a hero. Almost half of the academy's top fifty joined Yuan Mansion, and even the entire Yue Ling and Pan Gate factions have come!"
Mo Yu was stunned for a moment, surprised that so many academy students had arrived. This would cause Yuan Mansion to grow explosively.
"By the way, I heard from Cousin Xiao Li that Xiao Yan... he didn't die?" Xiao Yu asked nervously.
As one of the twin stars of the Xiao Clan and its future leader, Xiao Yan's fate was of great importance to the clan. This made Xiao Yu especially concerned.
"Yes, Cousin Xiao Yan is most likely fine. He has unique methods and isn't afraid of strange fires. When he emerges, he'll probably gain some unexpected benefits," Mo Yu said with a knowing smile, recalling the events of the original story.
Hearing this, Xiao Yu let out a sigh of relief. "That's good. The Xiao Clan rests on you and Xiao Yan's shoulders. If he's safe, that's great news for the clan."
Xiao Yu pressed herself closer to Mo Yu's chest. After a moment, she remembered something and raised her head. "By the way, Cousin Xiao Li mentioned that he needs to speak with you about something. You should go see him."
"Oh?" Mo Yu raised an eyebrow, then smiled. After chatting with Xiao Yu for a while longer, he left the hall to find Xiao Li.
"Cousin Xiao Li, were you looking for me?" Mo Yu asked with a smile when he found him in the Yuan Mansion's meeting hall.
"Master, you're finally out of seclusion. The affairs of Mo City have been wearing us out!" Xiao Li laughed as he stepped down from the head of the table and approached Mo Yu.
"How are things in Mo City?" Mo Yu asked with a smile.
"Very well! Ever since we beat the Black Alliance, no one dares to cause us trouble anymore. Major businesses are setting up here, and Mo City's popularity now ranks among the top three in the Black-Corner Region. Just think about the profits! In a few months, we'll make more money than my old mercenary group did in two years," Xiao Li said with admiration.
As Xiao Li marveled at their success, Mo Yu's gaze shifted to the three figures standing behind him. All three were Dou Wang-level experts.
"And who are these three?" Mo Yu asked.
"The Yao Brothers salute the master!" Before Xiao Li could respond, the three men stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
"These are the Yao Brothers," Xiao Li explained. "They've never been part of any faction, but they're strong Dou Wangs and well-known in the Black-Corner Region. In the past, they offended the Gold and Silver Elders, so they've been in hiding. I found them recently and recruited them."
Mo Yu remembered the Yao Brothers from the original story and smiled. "Now that you've joined Yuan Mansion, we're all one family. Don't worry about the Gold and Silver Elders. They won't dare show their faces here, and if the Black Alliance comes again, we won't fear them."
Since he already had a bad relationship with the Gold and Silver Elders, Mo Yu saw no reason to turn away three powerful Dou Wangs. The more experts he had under his command, the better his chances of dominating the Black-Corner Region.
The Yao Brothers exchanged glances, their faces lighting up with joy. For years, they had lived in fear of the Gold and Silver Elders, constantly on the run. But hearing Mo Yu's confidence gave them hope for a better future.
"Master, I'm the eldest of the brothers. You don't need to bother remembering our old names. From now on, just call us Yao Da, Yao Er, and Yao San," the eldest Yao Brother said.
Mo Yu laughed and nodded. He turned to Xiao Li, who then shared some news that made Mo Yu smile in delight.
"Master, we've found the sixth-tier soul-type magic core!"
(End of Chapter)
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