"Xiao Yan."
Despite the unfamiliar face, Mo Yu still recognized him at a glance.
Sometimes, he had to admit that his Cousin possessed a steady and mature temperament that was rare among his peers. Perhaps it was the tempering during those three years of low ebb that laid the foundation for the young man's future rise.
"Mr. Yan Xiao, you've arrived."
At this moment, Nalan Yanran's beautiful eyes lit up when she saw the black-clothed young man approaching, and she quickly stepped forward to greet him.
This Personal Disciple of the Cloud Mist Sect's Sect Master, who was usually cold and proud in front of others, displayed an unprecedented gentleness in front of the black-clothed young man.
These past few days, Xiao Yan, disguised as Yan Xiao, had successfully conquered her with his charm.
Seeing this, Liu Ling's expression immediately turned gloomy, and he stared coldly at the black-clothed young man.
Upon seeing this scene, Mo Yu's lips curved into a smile. What would Nalan Yanran feel if she knew that the Yan Xiao in front of her was the Xiao Yan she had resolutely gone to the Xiao Family to break off the engagement with three years ago?
"Mm."
Facing Nalan Yanran's warm greeting, Yan Xiao only responded coldly, then his gaze shifted slightly, looking towards Mo Yu and Ya Fei beside him.
"Hi, Mr. Yan Xiao, we meet again." Ya Fei walked over with a smile, her long, beautiful eyes revealing a cunningness like that of a fox.
"Oh? Are Mr. Yan Xiao and Young Miss Ya Fei very familiar?" Hearing Ya Fei's greeting, Nalan Yanran subtly raised her delicate brows and asked with a smile.
"Yan Xiao and I have known each other for several years, and we have a pretty good relationship." Ya Fei smiled enchantingly, her eyes sweeping towards Mo Yu as she said with a smile, "Not just me, Mo Yu is also very familiar with Mr. Yan Xiao."
As early as the Mittel Auction House, Ya Fei had informed Mo Yu about Xiao Yan, so she was not worried about Mo Yu exposing Xiao Yan's hidden identity.
Moreover, even without Ya Fei telling him, Mo Yu already knew that the young man in front of him was Xiao Yan in disguise, so he smiled and said, "Hello, Yan Xiao."
As soon as he finished speaking, a Soul transmission was sent to the black-clothed young man in front of him: "Cousin Xiao Yan, long time no see."
Upon hearing Mo Yu's transmission, the black-clothed young man was startled, then his cold face melted like an iceberg, and his calm eyes regained the spirited glow of a young man. A slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "Cousin Mo Yu... Hello."
The moment he saw Mo Yu, ripples stirred in Xiao Yan's heart.
Over the past three years, what had driven him to diligently Cultivate was not only Nalan Yanran's past breaking of the engagement but also the earnest expectations of his loved ones, including his father, his Cousin in front of him, and Xun'er, who was far away.
Now, seeing Cousin Mo Yu again after two years, how could Xiao Yan not be excited?
Nalan Yanran stood aside, watching the three gradually become familiar, even intimate, her exquisite face looking slightly unnatural.
She had originally thought Yan Xiao's coldness was due to his personality, but now seeing his gentleness with Mo Yu and Ya Fei, it was completely unlike the coldness he showed towards her.
"Mr. Yan Xiao, Mr. Mo Yu, Young Miss Ya Fei, please continue your conversation. I'll go in first, excuse me." Nalan Yanran bowed slightly to the three of them, then turned and walked into the hall, leaving them with a charming back.
Seeing this, Liu Ling snorted. As a Disciple of the esteemed Pill King Gu He, he naturally felt a sense of arrogance towards Mo Yu, who came from the Xiao Family, and Yan Xiao, whose origins were unknown.
After Nalan Yanran left, he also followed closely behind her into the hall.
Mo Yu and the other two naturally didn't care about Nalan Yanran and Liu Ling's departure; in fact, they felt more relaxed and at ease.
"Hehe, I never thought the xiao family double dragons, once famous in Wutan City, would gather at the Nalan Family in the Imperial Capital…" Ya Fei chuckled after Nalan Yanran left.
Without outsiders present, the three who had known each other in Wutan City naturally no longer needed to hide anything.
"Cousin Xiao Yan, congratulations! The three-year agreement is approaching. You can finally wipe away the shame for your Family and yourself." Mo Yu looked at the young man in front of him, whose temperament and strength had greatly changed, and said with a smile.
If nothing unexpected happened, the battle of the three-year agreement would be the moment for the young man in front of him to completely prove himself and astound the world.
"Hehe, then I thank Cousin for his kind words." In front of Mo Yu, the normally mature and steady Xiao Yan seemed to revert to his youthful self from Wutan City, scratching his head and smiling.
"Alright, you two, don't reminisce yet. The gathering is about to begin, and Old Master Nalan is gradually recovering. This is a major event for the Nalan Family, and many important figures will be invited." Ya Fei spoke at this point.
"Nalan Jie's 'Flame Poison' hasn't been completely removed yet, and they're already celebrating? Isn't that a bit too early?" Hearing this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but shake his head.
"This also shows Old Man Nalan's trust in your abilities. It seems, Cousin Xiao Yan, that you indeed possess a unique flame." Mo Yu's eyes fixed on Xiao Yan as he chuckled softly.
With Yao Lao's help, even with some changes due to his own intervention, Xiao Yan still obtained his first unique flame.
After chatting for a while longer, Snake Uncle's voice suddenly echoed in Mo Yu's mind: "Mo Yu, your Cousin carries the aura of my clansmen. This aura contains an ancient Bloodline even more Advanced than mine."
"Snake Uncle's clansmen, ancient Bloodline?" Hearing this, Mo Yu was startled. After realizing, a cold and enchanting queen's image immediately appeared in his mind.
"Could it be Queen Medusa?" Mo Yu thought to himself, hearing Snake Uncle's description.
Since Xiao Yan had obtained the Green Lotus Core Flame, then according to the original trajectory, Queen Medusa should have evolved into the Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python and was currently being carried by Xiao Yan.
Thinking of this, Mo Yu was not surprised by Snake Uncle's reaction.
The Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python was a being with a nobler Bloodline than the Seven-Winged Amethyst Serpent, so it was understandable that Snake Uncle was so agitated.
However, this was not the time to discuss this matter. Even if Snake Uncle had any thoughts, he would have to wait until after the gathering.
As guests continued to come and go, Mo Yu and the other two ended their conversation and walked towards the interior of the hall.
Upon entering the main door, the sounds of merriment continuously emanated. At this moment, Ya Fei extended her slender hand and held Mo Yu's, appearing like lovers, intimately close.
Xiao Yan watched his Cousin and Ya Fei so intimately, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
One must know that Mo Yu still had a marriage engagement with Xiao Yu. Being affectionate with another woman in front of him, this seemed a bit inappropriate.
However, Xiao Yan was not a pedantic person. On the Fighting Qi Continent, strength was revered, and polygamy was a very normal occurrence, especially for someone as outstanding as Mo Yu.
Shaking his head, Xiao Yan no longer concerned himself with this matter, following closely behind the two, moving through the crowd.
With Ya Fei's appearance, she naturally attracted attention very easily, and instantly, gazes shot over.
When these gazes saw Ya Fei's hand intertwined with Mo Yu's, they were all startled, then their eyes, filled with curiosity, stared at the handsome Mo Yu.
Currently, Ya Fei could be considered a celebrity in Jia Ma Holy City. At such a young age, she managed the vast Mittel Headquarters Auction House, which was an unprecedented event for the Mittel Family.
However, although Ya Fei appeared outwardly enthusiastic and easy to get along with, those familiar with her knew that this charming enchantress had a certain resistance towards men.
So when they saw Ya Fei actually holding hands with an unfamiliar man, their gazes were naturally somewhat peculiar.
But when they noticed Mo Yu's exceptional appearance and temperament, they couldn't help but feel a little ashamed of themselves.
Of course, given Ya Fei's beauty and charisma, there were also quite a few of her admirers in the hall.
And these people, looking at Mo Yu, were filled with envy and anger, and couldn't help but secretly curse him as a pretty boy.
The various gazes from the surroundings did not cause any change in Mo Yu's expression. He allowed Ya Fei to hold his hand, his face calm as he resisted those burning stares.
Passing through the crowd, Ya Fei's steps suddenly halted. Mo Yu's gaze skipped over her, looking towards a quiet seating area in the corner.
There, a white-haired old man was chatting and laughing with someone. His slightly stern, aged face subtly exuded a hint of authority.
"He is the Clan Chief of our Mittel Family, Miteer Tengshan." Ya Fei quietly introduced him to Mo Yu beside her and Xiao Yan behind her.
Then, as if sensing something, she quickly let go of Mo Yu's hand and brushed away the strands of hair from her forehead with her slender fingers. Mo Yu, with his keen eyesight, noticed that her delicate earlobes had turned very red.
"Mm." Mo Yu and Xiao Yan nodded casually. The xiao family double dragons of the past would not fear these powerful figures, and even less so now.
At this moment, Ya Fei slowly walked up the steps, then stopped and quickly went forward, leaning close to the old man's ear and whispering something.
After a while, the old man smiled and nodded, then looked up at Xiao Yan, stood up, and said with a smile, "Little Friend Yan Xiao, I've heard much about you. It's a pleasure to meet you. I am Miteer Tengshan, the Clan Chief of the Mittel Family."
"I am but an unknown youngster, not worthy of Clan Chief Tengshan's attention," Xiao Yan said with a light chuckle.
"There aren't many people in the Jia Ma Empire who can make Elder Hai treat them with such regard. Can Little Friend still call himself unknown?" Miteer Tengshan chuckled.
After speaking, Miteer Tengshan looked at the green-clothed young man beside him and said with a smile, "Ya Fei told me that you are Little Friend Mo Yu, who annihilated the Mu Family last year. I truly never expected such a figure to appear in my Jia Ma Empire."
As soon as his words fell, those around heard Miteer Tengshan's introduction of Mo Yu and couldn't help but turn their curious gazes towards him.
The Mu Family, that was the top Family in the Northeast Province. When it was annihilated last year, it attracted considerable attention, and the mastermind behind its destruction, Mo Yu, gradually rose to prominence.
Unfortunately, since then, Mo Yu's name gradually disappeared from public view and was slowly forgotten. It was unexpected that the Nalan Family's gathering would attract such a Genius.
The jealous young men who had just been glaring angrily at Mo Yu quickly wiped the cold sweat from their foreheads. It was better not to casually provoke such a ruthless person.
"Little Friend Mo Yu, if you need any help while you are in Jia Ma Holy City, you can directly go to Ya Fei," Miteer Tengshan said with a smile.
In his words, he made the relationship between Mo Yu and Ya Fei sound quite ambiguous.
Hearing this, Mo Yu turned his head to look at Ya Fei, who was gracefully sipping red wine. She might have also heard the implication in Miteer Tengshan's words, as her charming face, reflected in the red wine, became even more rosy and alluring.
In response, Mo Yu chuckled and nodded, a peculiar glint in his silver eyes.
As a Clan Chief, Miteer Tengshan was naturally quite talkative, engaging both Mo Yu and Xiao Yan. Moreover, Ya Fei occasionally interjected with a smile, making the atmosphere seem extremely harmonious.
Seeing this scene, many young talents of the Empire shifted their gaze to Mo Yu.
Many people had considerable curiosity about this sudden newcomer, after all, the xiao family double dragons, who were on par with the one who broke off the engagement with Xiao Yan, also had quite a bit of discussion in the Imperial Capital.
Of course, most of them next wanted to see a good show, to see if this ruthless fellow who destroyed the Mu Family was as extraordinary as the rumors claimed.
After all, the one about to make a move was the Mu Family's madman, Mu Zhan, who was well-known in the Imperial Capital for having crippled several noble youths.
In the bustling hall, a young man dressed in a green-clothed tight suit suddenly walked in through the open door.
With his arms crossed, he eyed the people inside with a pout, muttering a few words. If one got closer, they could hear him say, "A bunch of idiots…"
As the young man entered the hall, a few gazes quietly lit up…
His gaze swept urgently through the hall, as if searching for something. A moment later, his gaze froze, a grin spread across his lips, and his face instantly filled with Killing Intent.
...
At the quiet table, Mo Yu and Ya Fei were chatting and laughing. A moment later, Mo Yu picked up the wine glass on the table and took a sip. His lightly smiling face suddenly stiffened, his silver eyes narrowed slightly, and then a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Without any warning, silver Dou Qi surged out from Mo Yu's body. With a 'bang', the wine glass in his hand exploded.
He forcefully twisted his body, his palm slightly rotated, then clenched into a fist, and with a sharp whooshing sound, he fiercely smashed it towards the incoming force from behind.
"Boom!"
With a muffled thud, powerful energy surged out from Mo Yu's fist in all directions. The surrounding tables and chairs instantly shattered under this strong wind.
The sudden burst of fierce energy in the hall quickly drew the attention of those around.
When these gazes fell upon the vicious-looking young man, they were all startled, then they cast gloating looks towards Mo Yu, who was confronting the young man. Clearly, they all recognized this young man who held a great reputation in the Empire.
"Finally, they're fighting…" In the hall, Liu Ling chuckled as he swirled the red wine in his transparent glass, a cold sneer on his lips.
However, the next scene was beyond everyone's expectations.
When the two fists collided, the force emanating from the impact, though fierce, left Mo Yu completely unmoved.
On the other side, a powerful force, like that of a Demonic Beast, violently struck the young man.
Feeling this immense power, the young man's originally fierce face instantly froze, as if he had encountered something unbelievable. Before he could react, he was sent flying.
With a scornful smile, Mo Yu raised his head, looking at the young man who was clutching his arm, staring at him in shock. A hint of mockery appeared in his silver eyes.
"You're Mu Zhan? You're really weak, you can't even withstand one-tenth of my strength…"