"Join Heavenly Serpent Mansion?"
Hearing Lü Man's invitation, Mo Yu's expression froze, then a look of confusion appeared in his eyes.
He never expected that the other party would take a liking to him; he did not possess a Physique as highly regarded as the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.
"Hehe, I'm inviting you to join Heavenly Serpent Mansion, and I can give you a promise: after joining Heavenly Serpent Mansion, the treatment you receive will not be much lower than that of the little girl Qing Lin. You should know that once the little girl is brought back to the mansion, she will be cultivated as a Saintess. This kind of treatment is something very few people in the entire Northwest Continent can enjoy."
Seeing Mo Yu's surprised expression, a proud smile appeared on Lü Man's lips. She had witnessed the young man's Genius firsthand, and even secretly felt that if the young man were brought into the mansion, his future achievements would not be much lower than Qing Lin's.
It should be known that if a powerful Physique like the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils is properly cultivated, a Breakthrough to Dou Zun is not an issue. And if Mo Yu was considered a Genius not inferior to Qing Lin, then he was at least a potential Dou Zun.
Even though Heavenly Serpent Mansion was extremely powerful in the Northwest Continent, it could not truly be considered a hegemonic force.
However, if there were two Dou Zuns in one mansion, by then, not only could they completely dominate the entire Northwest Continent, but they could also establish themselves as a formidable power even when heading to the Central Plains.
Thinking of this, Lü Man sincerely invited Mo Yu to join Heavenly Serpent Mansion and offered extremely generous treatment.
Upon hearing this, Qing Lin, who was beside him, also looked at Mo Yu with eager eyes. Although she had agreed to join Heavenly Serpent Mansion in order to ask Lü Man for help, deep down, she was extremely unwilling to be separated from Mo Yu.
However, if Mo Yu joined Heavenly Serpent Mansion with her, wouldn't that problem be easily solved, and the two of them wouldn't have to separate?
Seeing Lü Man's sincere invitation and Qing Lin's eager expression, a thoughtful look flashed in Mo Yu's eyes. A moment later, the young man slowly shook his head and said, "I apologize, Young Miss Lü Man, but I currently have no intention of joining any force. Please forgive me for this."
Although Heavenly Serpent Mansion was not a weak force, Mo Yu lacked neither Cultivation Technique nor Dou Skill, and he carried a great secret. Now, with Snake Uncle secretly protecting him, he did not need a force as a backing.
Moreover, wherever there are people, there is Jianghu, and naturally, there will be scheming and infighting for Benefit. Once he joined Heavenly Serpent Mansion, and he did not possess a convincing Physique like the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, the better the conditions Lü Man promised now, the more he would be envied and hated in the future. Although Mo Yu was not afraid of these troubles, he did not want to get involved in this muddy water.
Upon hearing Mo Yu's refusal, a hint of surprise flashed in Lü Man's beautiful eyes.
In her opinion, a Dou Huang expert personally inviting Mo Yu, who came from a Family whose strongest member was only a Great Dou Master, and offering such generous terms, the other party should not refuse.
However, to her surprise, the young man merely pondered for a moment before calmly refusing, as simply and casually as refusing a visit.
Qing Lin, who was beside him, also showed a hint of disappointment on her small face after hearing Mo Yu's reply, but she quickly composed herself.
Having spent so much time together, the perceptive Qing Lin naturally knew the formidable extent of her young master's Genius, so it was perfectly normal for him to look down on Heavenly Serpent Mansion's invitation.
Although she wanted to stay with Mo Yu, Qing Lin was also unwilling to delay his future development for her own sake.
Thinking of this, a determined look also flashed in Qing Lin's bright eyes. Originally, she was extremely resistant to going to Heavenly Serpent Mansion, but if she could improve her strength and catch up to her young master's pace, then becoming the so-called Saintess was not impossible.
"Are you truly unwilling to join my Heavenly Serpent Mansion? I'm afraid Mulan Valley is already searching for your whereabouts everywhere. Although I promised the little girl Qing Lin to protect you, I won't protect you forever."
Lü Man's beautiful eyes stared intently at Mo Yu, half-threatening and half-persuading him unwillingly.
Hearing this, Mo Yu still shook his head and chuckled, "I have remembered Heavenly Serpent Mansion's life-saving grace, and I will certainly not trouble Young Miss Lü Man again in the future. As for Mulan Valley's matter, I… I should be able to resolve it myself."
Mo Yu did not reveal Snake Uncle, but as long as two Dou Huang experts did not attack together, with Snake Uncle present, Mo Yu was not really afraid of Mulan Valley.
Hearing Mo Yu refuse again, Lü Man sighed, then said helplessly, "Since that's the case, let's part ways here. Otherwise, if the Three Elders of Mu Lan gather, it will be difficult for me and Bai Ya to escape."
Hearing about the Three Elders of Mu Lan, Mo Yu also knew the seriousness of the matter and nodded. The combined strength of these three old fellows was comparable to a Dou Zong. Unless Heavenly Serpent Mansion also sent out a Dou Zong expert, they really couldn't win.
Thinking of this, Mo Yu turned and came to Qing Lin's side, gently stroking the little girl's head. Looking at her reddened eyes, a hint of reluctance flashed in his eyes as he said gently,
"Little girl, after you arrive at Heavenly Serpent Mansion, you must listen to Young Miss Lü Man. If I have time, I will go to Heavenly Serpent Mansion to visit you."
Hearing Mo Yu's farewell words, Qing Lin's cute little face looked like a wronged, sulking cat. Tears could no longer be held back in her beautiful eyes, and crystal clear tears welled up and flowed out. Her hands suddenly hugged the young man's strong waist.
"Young… Young Master, Qing Lin is sorry. Qing Lin said she would always serve Young Master."
Qing Lin hugged Mo Yu tightly, as if thousands of words and deep reluctance were hidden in this embrace.
Hearing this, Mo Yu gently stroked the little girl's head, gently wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes. A warm current also flowed through his heart.
Having spent so many days with the little girl, it was truly a bit sad to be suddenly separated now.
"Qing Lin, there is no banquet that does not end. Moreover, you possess the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, which is a Treasure Trove bestowed upon you by heaven. You must cherish it well, and we will definitely have a chance to reunite in the future."
Hearing Mo Yu's consolation, Qing Lin slowly stopped sobbing. She released the young man's hands and looked at him with determined eyes, saying, "Young Master, don't worry, Qing Lin will definitely Cultivate diligently and become stronger. By then, Qing Lin will protect you."
As soon as these words came out, several black lines immediately appeared on Lü Man's forehead. The Saintess that her Heavenly Serpent Mansion had painstakingly cultivated was actually willing to degrade herself to protect someone else. If this got out, it would be a laughingstock.
However, Lü Man wisely did not interrupt at this moment. She felt that as long as she brought the person back and let her experience the 'great world,' she would naturally forget her former humble status as a maid and become a glorious, respected, and qualified Saintess.
But how could she know that the reason Qing Lin was Qing Lin was because the little girl's heart held the most sincere feelings, which would never change due to the vicissitudes of things.
Perhaps in the little girl's eyes, if Mo Yu was her young master for a moment, then he would be her young master for a lifetime.
As the sky gradually darkened, Lü Man couldn't help but say, "Without further ado, Qing Lin, let's leave quickly."
Hearing Lü Man's urging, Qing Lin's expression stiffened slightly, then she looked at the young man beside her, her beautiful eyes still with traces of tears, and said sadly, "Young Master, Qing Lin is leaving. You must take good care of yourself."
"Mm, Qing Lin, you must also take good care of yourself." Mo Yu looked deeply at Qing Lin twice, somewhat reluctantly.
Although he had long wanted to send the little girl to Heavenly Serpent Mansion, when this moment arrived, his heart was filled with mixed emotions and was extremely complex.
Whether it was Xiao Yu or Yun Yun, perhaps the feelings of the two women combined were not as pure and precious as Qing Lin's.
Since Mo Yu came to the Fighting Qi Continent, Qing Lin had undoubtedly left an indelible mark in his heart.
Seeing the two of them still lingering, Lü Man felt as if she was eating dog food. She frowned, took a few steps forward, picked Qing Lin up in her arms, and the Dou Qi wings on her back also appeared.
"Alright, no time to lose, I need to rendezvous with Bai Ya quickly. That guy is quite injured. Mo Yu, since you don't want to join Heavenly Serpent Mansion, then let's say goodbye here."
As soon as she finished speaking, Lü Man leaped up, flew into mid-air, and said from above,
"Young Miss Lü Man, please thank Brother Bai Ya for me, and also help me take good care of Qing Lin. The journey is long, take care!" Mo Yu said.
"I don't know if Bai Ya will accept your thanks, but Qing Lin is the Saintess of my Heavenly Serpent Mansion, and no one will bully her. You can rest assured on that point." Lü Man said indifferently.
Hearing this, Mo Yu nodded. Judging from the original work, it seemed that Heavenly Serpent Mansion was indeed good to Qing Lin, apart from forcing a marriage.
As for the forced marriage, when Mo Yu had the strength, he would personally visit, and the matter would naturally be resolved.
As Mo Yu was thinking this, Lü Man gazed at the young man for a moment, then flapped her wings, and a powerful gust of wind rushed towards him.
When Mo Yu looked up, he saw Lü Man had already turned into a black shadow, gradually disappearing from his sight, with only a lingering echo.
"Young Master, don't forget Qing Lin…"
Standing on the mountaintop, Mo Yu watched the faint green shadow disappear into the distant horizon before slowly sighing.
After this separation, he didn't know when he would see the little girl again. Moreover, when they reunited, Qing Lin would probably have become a master.
His face was slightly melancholic, yet also somewhat relieved. However, a moment later, Mo Yu shook his head, casting these thoughts aside.
After standing on the mountaintop for a long time, and his mood had calmed down, Mo Yu's expression also turned serious.
Now that the crisis was resolved, Mulan Valley and Lizard Snake Clan temporarily couldn't find him, and Qing Lin had also left. It was time to complete the plan of Profound Thunder devouring the exotic flame.
But before that, he needed to find a suitable place. Looking at the already dark sky, Mo Yu looked around.
After transforming into a black shadow and circling this mountain range several times, Mo Yu finally chose a rather satisfactory spot: a naturally formed cave.
The cave was located exactly in the middle of the cliff. On this almost vertical cliff face, there were no footholds, making it extremely hidden.
Nodding with satisfaction, Mo Yu didn't hesitate and directly jumped down the cliff. Listening to the fierce wind whistling past his ears, his back trembled slightly, and the Purple Cloud Wings flapped out, vibrating slightly, slowing his rapid descent.
Entering the cave, its area was not large, but it was sufficient for Mo Yu's use. He took out several moonlight stones from his storage ring and embedded them in the stone wall, immediately brightening the somewhat dim light.
After casually cleaning the cave and finishing these tedious tasks, Mo Yu finally let out a long sigh of relief. He came to the center of the cave, sat cross-legged in front of a huge rock, his dark eyes flickering with a blazing flame.
"Mo Yu, are you going to use your Profound Thunder to devour the exotic flame?"
As if sensing Mo Yu's next thought, Snake Uncle floated out of the storage ring at some point, his cold voice carrying a hint of solemnity.
"Mm." Mo Yu nodded.
"Although I don't know how Profound Thunder devours exotic flames to evolve, the commotion caused during this process will be extremely massive, so I will use my Soul Power to envelop the entire cave later.
Otherwise, before you finish devouring, this entire mountain will be burned down by the exotic flame, and the Lizard Snake Clan and Mulan Valley people will discover this place." Snake Uncle said in a deep voice.
Hearing this, Mo Yu chuckled, "Then I thank you, Snake Uncle, for your help."
"With our current relationship, there's no need to be polite about such a small matter. Besides, I also want to see what astonishing changes your Profound Thunder will undergo after devouring the exotic flame." Snake Uncle waved his hand, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.
Seeing this, Mo Yu smiled, feeling quite grateful in his heart. Having an 'old grandpa' with him indeed made everything much more convenient.
After arranging everything, Mo Yu lightly flicked his finger at his storage ring, and then the Fire Restricting Cover, which encased a terrifying crimson flame, was released.
With the appearance of the Fire Restricting Cover, a terrifying high temperature surged within the cave. Although the Fire Restricting Cover could temporarily trap the Ten Thousand Beast Spirit Fire, it could not isolate such high temperatures.
At such close proximity to the exotic flame, Mo Yu's forehead couldn't help but break out in hot sweat.
"Release it." Snake Uncle said in a deep voice.
"Mm." Nodding slightly, Mo Yu's Soul Power immediately penetrated the Fire Restricting Cover.
Then, under the control of Mo Yu's Soul Power, the Fire Restricting Cover slowly opened its restraints, like unbuttoned clothing.
Having lost the Fire Restricting Cover's restraint, the originally extremely tiny crimson flame suddenly surged nearly several times in size.
In just a moment, the crimson flame transformed into a ball of fire, suspended in mid-air. As the flame's volume increased, the temperature within the cave was rising at an extremely fast rate. At the top of the cave, the green rock wall had silently melted into a head-sized hollow.
Mo Yu reached out again to wipe the sweat from his forehead, took two small steps back, and looked up, his face solemn, at the crimson flame rising in mid-air.
At the same time, in Mo Yu's right hand, the Vermillion Bird Sky-Burning Lightning suddenly appeared at some unknown time.
At this moment, the Vermillion Bird Sky-Burning Lightning was like a gluttonous bird, its dazzling lightning currents continuously crackling and exploding within the cave.
And when the lightning touched the flame, a desolate aura of annihilation would be produced in the Void Realm.
The simultaneous appearance of the exotic flame and the Profound Thunder was like dry wood meeting a raging fire, colliding with intense sparks in the air.
His gaze fixed on the increasingly massive crimson flame and the crimson lightning in his hand, Mo Yu knew that the Profound Thunder devouring the exotic flame had begun!