"The Fire Restricting Cover is indeed a Third-Grade artifact!"
As the appraisal results came out, everyone's throats involuntarily swallowed.
"What a terrifying guy…" The Liu family members exchanged glances, all sighing softly in their hearts. A Third-Grade Artifact Refiner at such a young age—this must be a new record for the Mu Lan Empire, and even the entire Northwest Continent, right?
"This guy… he actually succeeded? He can refine a Third-Grade weapon at nineteen? This is too unbelievable!" Lin Fei murmured softly, her red lips slightly agape in astonishment.
Beside her, Snow Charm also nodded slightly. Although she had long known Mo Yu was a prodigy, this guy was simply too much of a prodigy, wasn't he?
At the same time, Snow Charm couldn't help but feel a bit guilty. Just now, she had doubted in her heart that the young man was boasting, yet in an instant, she was proven wrong.
Looking at Qing Lin, who stood beside her with an unchanged expression, always trusting Mo Yu, Snow Charm realized she was not even as good as the young man's maid.
Gazing at the shocked expressions of everyone in the hall, Liu Ye also marveled at Mo Yu's extraordinary talent.
Even setting aside the grade of the Fire Restricting Cover, the young man's outstanding control over the heat just now would not be inferior to any true Third-Grade Artifact Refiner. Moreover, during Artifact Refining, his precise control over the extraction of various material essences was so accurate that it even made him feel somewhat inferior.
If it were a Third-Grade Artifact Refiner with rich experience in Artifact Refining who could display such performance, Liu Ye would not be so surprised. However, the person before him was merely a young man…
At his age, he had only just advanced to a First-Grade Artifact Refiner under the guidance of his father, the previous Clan Chief…
"Father, I don't believe it! How could he possibly refine a Third-Grade weapon? He must have cheated!" Liu Xing, seeing all eyes focused on Mo Yu, immediately twisted his face with jealousy and shouted frantically.
Once it was confirmed that Mo Yu had refined a Third-Grade weapon, no matter how excellent his Lie Huo Qiang (Fierce Fire Spear) was among Second-Grade artifacts, he would still lose this competition. How could Liu Xing accept that?
Upon hearing this, Liu Ye immediately frowned deeply. He had always been very satisfied with this exceptionally talented son, but now he realized that Liu Xing's eyes had been blinded by arrogance.
In front of so many high-ranking members of the Liu family, how could Mo Yu possibly cheat? Was this doubting Mo Yu, or doubting them?
"Enough, Xing'er. If you lose, you lose. My Liu family can afford to lose!" Liu Ye said in a deep voice.
"No, I didn't lose, I didn't lose!" Liu Xing roared unwillingly, then looked coldly at Mo Yu and said, "Mo Yu, did you cheat? Admit it quickly, or I won't let you leave the Liu family…"
"Enough!" Liu Ye directly cut off Liu Xing's words, waved his hand to the outside, and said, "Someone, take Xing'er down and let him reflect properly in his room!"
As his voice fell, the several Liu family guards standing at the main entrance exchanged glances, and finally chose to obey the Clan Chief's words, pulling the future Clan Chief out.
Seeing this scene, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow.
It must be said, this Liu Clan Chief was indeed sensible. If he hadn't acknowledged the result, Mo Yu really would have intended to give him a profound lesson.
Seeing Mo Yu's calm expression, Liu Ye also felt somewhat uncertain. How powerful must his teacher be to cultivate such an outstanding Disciple? Clearly, the Liu family could not easily provoke him.
If he were to truly apprehend Mo Yu, it might bring about immense trouble.
"Clan Chief Liu, I presume the result of this competition is clear. If so, what about the wager between Liu Xing and me?" Not noticing Liu Ye's subtle thoughts, Mo Yu directly asked.
Upon hearing this, Liu Ye chuckled, "Don't worry. Since I agreed to this competition, I won't go back on my word. In a few days, I will write a letter to Brother Xue to annul the marriage between Xing'er and Niece Snow Charm."
As soon as his words fell, Snow Charm's face immediately lit up with joy, and she quickly stepped forward, saying, "Thank you, Uncle Liu, for your understanding."
"Hehe, you shouldn't thank the Clan Chief for this, but rather Mo Yu. If you hadn't found such an excellent lover, this marriage wouldn't have been so easily annulled," Elder Liu Fa, who was standing nearby, said with a laugh.
Upon hearing this, a blush flashed across Snow Charm's cold face. She then looked at Mo Yu, who remained unaffected by either favor or disgrace in the arena, seemingly regarding his victory as insignificant, and a certain emotion slowly began to spread within her heart.
"Alright, it's almost noon. Niece Snow Charm, why don't you all stay for a simple meal?" Liu Ye spoke, then looked at Mo Yu beside him and smiled, "Brother Mo Yu, I have something to ask you. I wonder if we could discuss it privately?"
"Oh?" Hearing Liu Ye's request, Mo Yu was slightly taken aback, then nodded, "Since Clan Chief Liu invites me, this Junior naturally won't refuse."
With Purple Fire himself, Mo Yu wasn't worried about the other party playing tricks. He was also curious about what Liu Ye wanted to discuss with him privately.
Hearing Mo Yu agree, a smile appeared on Liu Ye's steady face. After arranging for some Liu family servants to prepare the upcoming lunch, he led Mo Yu to a study.
Upon entering the antique-filled Clan Chief's study, Mo Yu admired it for a moment, then directly said, "Clan Chief Liu, what do you need to discuss with this Junior?"
Seeing Mo Yu get straight to the point, Liu Ye pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Brother Mo Yu, I wonder if you would be willing to lend the 'Fire Restricting Cover's' Artifact Formula to my Liu family for a look?"
Upon hearing this, Mo Yu's expression immediately hardened, and he narrowed his eyes as he looked at Liu Ye.
Artifact Formulas, like Pill Formulas, were an Artifact Refiner's lifeline. Although the Artifact Formula for a Third-Grade weapon was not something Mo Yu held in high regard, if anyone coveted his Artifact Formula, Mo Yu wouldn't mind giving them a harsh lesson.
Seeing Mo Yu's sudden change in expression, Liu Ye couldn't help but be startled. In that very moment, he had actually felt a hint of threat from the young man.
Shaking his head to dispel that somewhat ridiculous feeling, Liu Ye chuckled, "Brother Mo Yu, you misunderstand. I'm not simply borrowing it. I want to exchange something of equal value for the Artifact Formula in your possession."
"What kind of thing?" Mo Yu still asked coldly. A Third-Grade Artifact Formula was probably worth hundreds of thousands of gold coins. While the value was not insignificant, Mo Yu's current wealth meant he wasn't short on money.
If Liu Ye wanted to buy the Artifact Formula in his hand with gold coins, he could only be dreaming.
"A piece of information." As if he had long guessed that Mo Yu was not interested in money, Liu Ye said something unexpected.
"What information?" The coldness in Mo Yu's eyes receded, and he asked with some astonishment.
"The Fire Restricting Cover has a special resistance to high temperatures and intense flames; it can even trap an otherworldly flame for a moment. Brother Mo Yu, you must have a special purpose for refining this item," Liu Ye smiled meaningfully, then whispered.
"The information I'm talking about is related to the Ten Thousand Beast Spirit Fire…"