Mo Yu's eyes flashed with a peculiar look as he stared at the moon-robed woman, Nalan Yanran, who was lightly smiling at the entrance.
For this woman, who could have been Xiao Yan's main wife, Mo Yu could only comment that she had 'lost the watermelon and picked up a sesame seed.'
She could have had boundless glory, but because of one moment of arrogance, she completely lost the chance to become the future 'Mistress' of the 'Endless Fire Prison,' a super force in the Major Thousand Worlds.
One must know that the Fighting Qi Continent placed great emphasis on parental arrangements. If Nalan Yanran had been able to formally marry into the Xiao Family, even Xun'er, the direct daughter of the Gu Clan, might not have been able to snatch her position as the main wife, let alone Cai Lin.
However, on the other hand, if Nalan Yanran hadn't provoked Xiao Yan with the Three-Year Agreement, perhaps the latter might not have been able to endure the loneliness of Cultivation and given up halfway?
Regarding this, no one could say for sure.
Although Xiao Yan was the Child of the Plane, a person's achievements were ultimately realized through an indomitable will, and in the early stages, Nalan Yanran was like a stimulant for Xiao Yan's Cultivation.
As soon as he thought of the Three-Year Agreement, the young man was like a shot of adrenaline, diligently cultivating. Coupled with Yao Lao's guidance, the myth of the Flame Emperor's rise was born.
At this moment, Mo Yu remembered some other things. If nothing unexpected happened, Yun Yun was already his woman, and Nalan Yanran was her Disciple. That meant he was also Nalan Yanran's Master.
So, how should she address him? Master's wife? No, it should be Master's husband.
Fortunately, Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran had become an impossibility; otherwise, if they were to discuss seniority, wouldn't it be even more chaotic?
Rubbing his chin, Mo Yu suddenly began to miss Yun Yun, that woman who was always so calm and composed. He wondered how she was doing now…
"Sir?" Ye Zhen, standing behind Mo Yu, felt Mo Yu standing there as if lost in thought. He was momentarily stunned, then quickly whispered a reminder from behind him.
Although this Young Master was young, his behavior these past few days had always been steady and profound. How could he be so distracted upon seeing a young girl, even if she was the Personal Disciple of the Cloud Mist Sect Master and the direct daughter of the Nalan Family, with an extraordinary identity?
Hearing Ye Zhen's reminder, Mo Yu also recovered and nodded to the latter with a hint of apology.
Naturally, Mo Yu felt a bit curious about Nalan Yanran, a very important character in the original novel. Plus, remembering Yun Yun, it was inevitable to recall some memories.
Pulling his thoughts back, Mo Yu softly said to Ye Zhen and the Mo Family middle-aged man beside him, "Let's go."
Upon hearing this, the Mo Family middle-aged man hastily greeted Nalan Yanran, then led Mo Yu and the other person to a room to rest.
Watching the two figures gradually disappear, Nalan Yanran blinked her long eyelashes with interest.
Her gaze lingered on Mo Yu for a while. For some reason, a familiar aura emanated from the young man. This aura was not from a person; it was more like an item.
However, the young man's face was very handsome. If she had seen him before, she should have had an impression, but she searched her mind and couldn't find anywhere she had met this person.
Lightly rubbing her forehead with her fair hand, Nalan Yanran shook off this somewhat inexplicable feeling from her mind. She turned her head to look at Ling Lin beside her and chuckled softly, "Presumably, these two are the ones who offended you just now, right?"
Ling Lin nodded awkwardly. Although she was arrogant, she knew that some things she couldn't provoke, especially regarding the mysterious background and powerful methods of the young man, who was valued by the Ye Family.
Seeing Ling Lin nod, Nalan Yanran turned her head to look at the bluestone ground shattered by lightning, a hint of surprise flashing in her beautiful eyes.
After Nalan Yanran entered, an Old Mister in a gray robe also slowly walked in.
Upon seeing the newcomer, Ling Lin's expression froze. If Nalan Yanran could attend the birthday banquet with her Nalan Family identity, then the Old Mister in front of her was truly a member of the Cloud Mist Sect.
However, she was not ignorant of social etiquette, so she immediately smiled at the Old Mister and said, "Good day, Old Mister Ge Ye."
"Heh heh, it's been a few years, and little Ling Lin has become even more beautiful." The Old Mister, known as Ge Ye, glanced at the moon-robed woman with his old eyes, a flicker of awkwardness crossing his face, then he smiled and nodded.
After the Sect cut ties with the Mo Family, he originally didn't want to come to the Mo Family, but his Young Miss insisted on dragging him along, so he had no choice but to swallow his pride and come.
Ignoring the Old Mister's somewhat complaining gaze, Nalan Yanran pointed in a direction and whispered, "Uncle Ge, what do you think of that young man?"
"Young Miss, I just entered; don't you let this old bone of mine rest?" Upon hearing this, Ge Ye, who had just entered the inn, shook his head with a bitter smile. Then, following the young girl's slender, onion-like fingers, his murky gaze, like that of an eagle, fixed on Mo Yu's back.
A moment later, a hint of shock flashed in Ge Ye's eyes, and he sighed, "This young man is like a mist; with my strength, I can't seem to see through him."
Hearing Ge Ye's words, a clear look of surprise flashed across Nalan Yanran's pretty face. Ge Ye was the witness when she went to the Xiao Family to annul the engagement two years ago.
In these two years, Ge Ye had successfully Broken through from a seven-star Great Dou Master to the strength of a Dou Ling. Although Elder Gu He's Medicinal Pills had helped, his current strength could indeed be considered that of a strong practitioner.
And even a Dou Ling strong practitioner couldn't discern the young man's strength, which made her quite curious about his identity.
"I originally wanted to find Master's beloved, but instead, I discovered such an interesting person," Nalan Yanran mused to herself.
Ling Lin's face also paled a little upon hearing this. The scene of the mysterious young man ruthlessly attacking was still vivid in her mind.
At this moment, the Mo Family middle-aged man, after seeing Mo Yu off, returned and respectfully smiled at the moon-robed woman, "Young Miss Nalan, it's getting late today. How about you rest here for the night?"
"Mm, thank you, Mo Family," Nalan Yanran smiled and nodded.
Upon hearing this, the Mo Family middle-aged man smiled ingratiatingly, then led the way, guiding the woman and the Old Mister up the stairs.
Watching the few people disappear at the end of the stairs, various whispers, like flies, buzzed in the hall.
Hearing the faint clamor, Mo Yu slowly closed the door after returning to his room.
"Sir, will the Mo Family investigate your identity?" At this moment, Ye Zhen beside him asked with some concern.
After all, the young man in front of him also had the surname Mo and was also from the Mo Family. Once the Mo Family investigated his identity, it might cause some complications for the plan.
"Mm," Mo Yu nodded faintly, indifferently saying, "But let them. The Mo Family doesn't have that much capability to investigate my background so quickly. By the time they find out, the Mo Family probably won't exist anymore.
Now, I need to quickly adjust my state. These past few days of travel have made me a bit tired. When Clan Chief Ye returns, just tell him I'm resting and will enter the Mo Family tomorrow to execute the plan." Mo Yu stretched, walking towards the room, speaking as he went.
Watching Mo Yu's back, Ye Zhen nodded, then quietly walked out of the room, gently closing the door behind him.
Upon entering the room, Mo Yu blinked his heavy eyelids, then immediately fell into a deep sleep. Tomorrow, a tough battle awaited him.
The next morning, as the first ray of sunlight from the rising sun shone into the room, Mo Yu slowly opened his eyes.
After a night of rest, the fatigue on Mo Yu's face had finally completely disappeared.
Straightening his clothes, Mo Yu opened the door and came to the living room. His gaze swept around, only to find that Ye Cong had already woken up. He was standing by the window, with his hands clasped behind his back, quietly gazing at the bustling street outside the window.
Seemingly sensing Mo Yu's presence, Ye Cong slowly turned around and smiled at him, saying, "Looking at your state, it seems you've adjusted quite well?"
Smiling and nodding, Mo Yu stretched his limbs and chuckled, "How are Old Master Ye and the others? Everything went without a hitch, right?"
"Mm," a serious expression also appeared on Ye Cong's face, saying, "This matter is the most important event for our Ye Family since its establishment. With Old Ancestor personally supervising, we are naturally extremely cautious.
Our Ye Family forces have been lurking outside the Mo Family stronghold for several days. When we cause a disturbance inside the Mo Family, Old Ancestor will lead the forces to attack from outside, hitting the Mo Family from both inside and out!"
Upon hearing this, Mo Yu also nodded. As one of the Four Great Families, the Ye Family's strength was clearly not weak. The hundreds of elites dispatched this time, the weakest of whom were Dou Shi.
One must know that in Qingshan Town in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, the leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group was only a two-star Dou Shi. This clearly showed that the Ye Family had gone all out.
In response, Mo Yu naturally did not hesitate to paint a grand picture, saying, "Let's go. Today, let Mo Cheng enjoy his last birthday banquet. After today, when people mention the first Family in the Northeast Province, the first impression will probably be the Ye Family!"
"Haha, then thank you, Young Master Mo Yu, for your auspicious words." Hearing Mo Yu's words, a strong ambition flashed across Ye Cong's face, and he burst into laughter.
Devouring the Mo Family's territory and decades of accumulation, the Ye Family's strength would undoubtedly experience a surge, aspiring to be the first Family in the Northeast Province was not a pipe dream, which was why the Ye Family cooperated so much with Mo Yu.
Otherwise, how could the mere favor of the young man repairing the Six Harmony Taixu Sword and his words make the Ye Family exert such deadly force?
Leaving the room, Mo Yu casually closed the door, then walked down the stairs along the corridor.
At the entrance of the inn, Ye Family guards, including Ye Zhen, were quietly waiting. Given their status, it was naturally impossible for them to stay in the luxurious rooms of the inn. Last night, under the arrangement of the Mo Family middle-aged man, they stayed in the storeroom in the backyard.
Living in the Mo Family's house, yet going to kill Mo Family members, it truly felt comical.
At the same time, at another part of the entrance, a delicate woman in a tight-fitting, trailing purple skirt stood quietly. Her exquisite and alluring figure, wrapped in the purple robe, appeared uniquely charming.
At this moment, Nalan Yanran was smiling and saying something to Ling Lin beside her. In the hall, various veiled, fervent gazes, while respectful, quietly lingered on her graceful and delicate body.
Mo Yu's gaze also subconsciously gathered on the young girl. Coincidentally, Nalan Yanran also looked over, and their eyes met in an instant.
Noticing the young man's unfathomably dark eyes, Nalan Yanran subconsciously frowned. For some reason, the other party's gaze seemed to see through her, and deep within his eyes, there was a faint gaze like that of an Elder looking at a Junior.
This immediately made the young girl somewhat displeased. She was the Personal Disciple of the Cloud Mist Sect Master; even the Mo Family's Grand Elder wouldn't dare to act as an Elder in front of her, let alone the young man in front of her, who was only in his teens, similar in age to herself.
"Heh heh, I am Ye Cong, the Clan Chief of the Ye Family in Blackrock City. Greetings, Young Miss Nalan, Elder Ge." At this moment, Ye Cong quickly stepped forward to greet them.
These two were the Personal Disciple of the Cloud Mist Sect Master and an Elder within the Sect; he dared not put on airs.
"Good day, Clan Chief Ye," Nalan Yanran nodded indifferently, then her beautiful eyes looked at the young man who had come out with Ye Cong.
Even the Clan Chief of the Ye Family, one of the Four Great Families in the Northeast Province, personally came to greet them, but the young man remained calm as if he had heard nothing.
A hint of surprise also flashed in Ge Ye's old eyes. There were very few young men in the Empire who could ignore his Young Miss's authority and charm.
For Mo Yu, not only did he not put the Cloud Mist Sect in his eyes, but given his relationship with Yun Yun, it was impossible for him to bow to a Junior.
"Junior Sister Yanran, heh heh, I'm truly sorry. Our Family has been busy these past two days, and we almost neglected our distinguished guests."
As the atmosphere grew somewhat awkward, a clear laugh suddenly rang out from outside the entrance. Immediately after, a rather handsome young man walked in with a beaming smile, intimately chuckling at Nalan Yanran.
Gazing at the handsome young man who had just entered, Mo Yu's eyes narrowed slightly, because he noticed that the other party's face bore a two or three-point resemblance to his own.
However, thinking that he was also a Mo Family Disciple, and their Bloodline was similar, he didn't take it to heart.
What he didn't know was that this young man was the handsome young talent who had accompanied Nalan Yanran to the Xiao Family three years ago, the one who was admired by all the infatuated girls in her Family.
"Senior Brother Mo Li is too polite," Nalan Yanran said with a slight smile on her pretty face, smiling reservedly, not softening her expression due to the fervent look in the young man's eyes.
Seeing Nalan Yanran's gentle smile, the young man called Mo Li's eyes quickly flashed with a hint of disappointment. Years of pursuit had still not made the other party fond of him. Now that the Mo Family had severed ties with the Cloud Mist Sect, he probably had even less chance.
The disappointment in his eyes quickly disappeared, and Mo Li smiled, "Junior Sister Yanran, come with me to the Mo Family later. It's on the way."
Upon hearing this, Nalan Yanran, who had already intended to go to the Mo Family to inquire about her Master's lover, pondered for a moment, then smiled and nodded.
After greeting Nalan Yanran, Mo Li's gaze suddenly swept to Ye Cong beside him. Recalling the report from his Clan Uncle yesterday, he quickly stepped forward a few paces, greeting him with a beaming smile.
"Heh heh, Clan Chief Ye, I didn't expect you to also attend Grand Elder's birthday banquet; what a rare guest. Yesterday, I heard that my younger sister accidentally offended your distinguished guest, so my father sent me to apologize to you and your distinguished guest. I wonder where your distinguished guest is? I'd like to apologize personally." Mo Li seemed to smile quite sincerely.
Hearing Mo Li's words, Ye Cong also recalled Ye Zhen's report, a playful smile flashing in his eyes, quickly disappearing, then he pointed to Mo Yu's location and said, "This is our Ye Family's distinguished guest. Even our Ye Family's Old Ancestor regards him as a VIP."
Upon hearing this, Mo Li was startled. The Ye Family's Old Ancestor was as powerful as his own Grand Elder. Even such a person treated him as a distinguished guest, so his sister truly couldn't afford to provoke him.
He then followed Ye Cong's finger and saw a young man with a unique temperament standing there. When he clearly saw the other's face, he was immediately surprised, because he felt that this face bore some resemblance to his own.
Concealing the surprise in his eyes, Mo Li quickly stepped forward and said to Mo Yu, "Young Master, yesterday was my younger sister's fault. Today, I apologize to you on her behalf.
Since Young Master wishes to attend the Mo Family's birthday banquet, I will personally lead the way for all of you."
Hearing Mo Li's proactive invitation, a strange arc also curved at Mo Yu's lips, and he chuckled, "Then I thank Young Master Mo."