Chapter 137: Chapter 137: Black Lizard Demon Serpent King
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"Ten Thousand Beasts Flame?"
Upon hearing this information from Liu Ye, Mo Yu's brow raised slightly. He asked in a calm tone, "You know something about the Ten Thousand Beasts Flame?"
Liu Ye was momentarily taken aback. In his mind, Mo Yu, who had crafted the Fire Binding Net and traveled all the way from the Jia Ma Empire to the Mu Lan Empire, was surely here for this unique flame.
Yet, Mo Yu's calm expression, as if he were uninterested upon hearing about the Heavenly Flame, made Liu Ye doubt his assumptions.
Either the boy's purpose wasn't the flame, or—more likely—Mo Yu had such an extraordinary depth of mind that his emotions never showed. The more Liu Ye thought about this, the more he respected Mo Yu.
Compared to his arrogant son, who wore his emotions on his sleeve, Mo Yu's composure felt far beyond his age.
"I assume you've also heard rumors about the Heavenly Flame hidden in the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range?" Liu Ye dropped his attempts to probe and spoke directly, seeing no need to further test the enigmatic youth.
The young man before him was nothing like an ordinary teenager. He resembled an old monster—calm, unpredictable, and unnervingly wise.
"Mm." Mo Yu nodded slightly, his face showing a rare flicker of emotion. He had asked Xun'er to gather information about the Heavenly Flame, and now Liu Ye's mention confirmed it.
With a slight smile, Mo Yu asked, "Clan Head Liu, do you know where the Heavenly Flame might be in the mountain range?"
Liu Ye grinned. "My late father used to travel extensively to gather rare forging materials. During a visit to the mountain range about ten years ago, he stumbled upon clues about the Heavenly Flame. Through exploration, he narrowed down a few possible locations where the flame might exist."
"The Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range is just as vast as the Magical Beast Mountain Range. Without reliable information, you could wander for years and never find the flame."
Liu Ye paused, gauging Mo Yu's reaction, and then smiled. "If you lend the blueprint for the Fire Binding Net to my clan, I will give you all the intelligence my father gathered about the Heavenly Flame."
"Deal."
After a moment of thought, Mo Yu agreed. Though he had Xun'er's information, the Liu Clan's report was more recent and valuable, given it was only a decade old.
Seeing Mo Yu's quick agreement, Liu Ye smiled and pulled out a thin parchment map, handing it to him. "According to my father's research, there are three locations in the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range where the flame is most likely hidden."
Mo Yu carefully unfolded the parchment and found that the map was extremely detailed, marking human settlements and powerful beasts throughout the region.
"See the three flame icons on the map?" Liu Ye pointed out.
Mo Yu scanned the map and found three flame symbols in the east, west, and north.
"These three places are where the Heavenly Flame is most likely to be found," Liu Ye explained. "Of course, it's just an educated guess based on my father's findings, but it's far better than searching blindly."
Mo Yu nodded. The vastness of the mountain range made finding the flame a daunting task, and the map would save him significant time and effort.
"You should explore the eastern and western locations first. Avoid the northern one unless absolutely necessary," Liu Ye warned, his tone serious.
"Why?" Mo Yu asked.
"The northern area is near the heart of the mountain range, where the Lizard-Serpent Clan resides. Their ruler is a sixth-grade magical beast known as the Black Lizard Demon Serpent King.
"This beast can sense the presence of any human entering its domain. Even with your talent and background, I doubt you could escape unscathed if you crossed paths with it," Liu Ye warned solemnly.
"I'll keep that in mind," Mo Yu replied, though he knew that if the other two locations proved fruitless, he would have no choice but to venture north. Xun'er's information also pointed to that area as the likely location of the Heavenly Flame.
Despite the danger, Mo Yu knew that acquiring the flame was crucial, especially for the Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder within him. The allure of the Heavenly Flame was simply too irresistible.
The mention of the Lizard-Serpent Clan and the Black Lizard Demon Serpent King made Mo Yu wary. Lizards were closely related to snakes and could even evolve into them. A hybrid of both, like the Black Lizard Demon Serpent King, would undoubtedly be a formidable opponent.
Liu Ye smiled as Mo Yu carefully folded the map. "That's all the information I have. I hope you succeed in obtaining the Heavenly Flame."
Mo Yu returned the smile. "I appreciate the help. I won't forget your assistance."
"So… about the blueprint for the Fire Binding Net?" Liu Ye asked, eager to seal the deal.
Mo Yu nodded. "Don't worry. I'll keep my word. However, the blueprint is currently in my master's possession. If you have a blank parchment, I can copy it for you right here."
Liu Ye was momentarily stunned. Transcribing a blueprint of that caliber required the soul power of at least a third-tier blacksmith. But then he remembered that Mo Yu had already crafted a third-tier weapon, so transcribing a blueprint shouldn't be beyond his abilities.
With renewed respect, Liu Ye handed Mo Yu a blank parchment from his study.
Taking the parchment, Mo Yu smiled and, with a focused expression, used his soul power to transcribe the materials and forging techniques for the Fire Binding Net.
As Mo Yu's soul power flowed through his fingers, Liu Ye felt a strange pressure from the youth's aura, leaving him momentarily dazed.
"Just what kind of monster could nurture such a terrifying disciple?" Liu Ye thought in disbelief.
After about fifteen minutes, Mo Yu finished the transcription and handed the parchment to Liu Ye.
"Here's the blueprint."
Liu Ye carefully examined the parchment, his face lighting up with joy upon confirming its authenticity.
Trading an uncertain piece of intelligence for a top-tier third-grade blueprint—this was a deal that couldn't have gone better.
The Liu Clan, which only possessed a handful of third-grade blueprints, had just acquired one of immense value.
"Thank you, Mo Yu! My Clan's doors are always open to you. The Liu Clan will forever be your ally," Liu Ye declared warmly.
Mo Yu smiled and nodded. "We both got what we wanted. I'll remember your assistance." This transaction had benefited both parties, and Mo Yu felt satisfied with the outcome.
Of course, Mo Yu did not completely trust the map given by Liu Ye—after all, 'One must not have a heart to harm others, but must always be cautious.'
Carefully storing away the design for the Flame Barrier artifact, Liu Ye smiled at Mo Yu and said, "Lunch should be ready by now. Why don't you join us for a meal, Mo Yu?"
"With pleasure." Mo Yu nodded with a smile.
When the two walked into the main hall together, everyone inside widened their eyes in disbelief.
A moment ago, Mo Yu was ready to confront the Liu Clan head-on, yet now the Clan head himself treated him with such hospitality?
This sight shocked not only the Liu Clan members but also Xue Mei and Lin Fei.
As they entered the hall, a long banquet table, large enough to seat dozens, was already covered with an array of delicacies. Surrounding the table were Qing Lin, the other three women, and several high-ranking members of the Liu Clan, including Liu Fa and some talented younger members.
Liu Xu, seeing his father act so warmly towards Mo Yu and thinking of his brother Liu Xing's punishment, felt even more hatred in his heart. But when Mo Yu's gaze landed on him, Liu Xu quickly concealed his emotions, lowering his head.
Noticing this, Mo Yu sneered inwardly. This Liu Clan troublemaker is nothing but a bully who fears the strong. He wasn't worth Mo Yu's concern. Shifting his attention, Mo Yu focused instead on the lavish feast before him.
The enticing aroma of food filled the air the moment they stepped into the hall. As one of the major clans in Western Wasteland City, the Liu Clan's hospitality was, unsurprisingly, impeccable.
"Please take the seat of honor, Mo Yu," Liu Ye said with a warm smile, pointing to the two seats at the head of the table.
This invitation left everyone stunned once again. Those seats were reserved only for the most distinguished guests, yet Mo Yu—a youth not even twenty—was being invited to sit alongside the clan head himself.
Ignoring the astonishment in the room, Mo Yu smiled faintly and took the seat next to Liu Ye. Given my status in my past life, being treated as a guest by the Liu Clan is already a great honor.
Seeing Mo Yu seated, Liu Ye smiled slightly, clapping his hands. A maid soon arrived, bringing a bottle of fragrant aged wine.
As the bottle was uncorked, Liu Ye eagerly poured Mo Yu a drink, welcoming him warmly.
Watching from the side, the white-haired Elder Liu chuckled. He had already guessed that the family head had obtained what he desired from Mo Yu.
Meanwhile, Xue Mei's beautiful eyes sparkled as she observed the scene before her. Her father's sworn brother was now drinking merrily with Mo Yu—something that added depth to her impression of the young man.
This is the one who stirred conflict between the Ye and Mo Clans, only to obliterate the Mo Clan with overwhelming force. He's far more ruthless than his gentle appearance suggests.
After several rounds of wine and five courses of food, Mo Yu saw that Qing Lin and the others had finished eating. Standing up, he cupped his hands toward Liu Ye. "Clan Head Liu, thank you for your hospitality. It is time for us to take our leave."
"Oh? Won't you stay a few more days? Western Wasteland City has many beautiful sights, and our Liu Clan has plenty of guest rooms for you and Miss Xue Mei to enjoy," Liu Ye offered with a smile.
Mo Yu shook his head apologetically. "I still have important matters to attend to, but I appreciate the offer."
Liu Ye nodded knowingly. So, he's after the Ten Thousand Beast Flame.
"In that case, I won't keep you." Liu Ye smiled before turning to Xue Mei, handing her a scroll made of parchment.
"Miss Xue Mei, here is the letter of annulment you requested. When you return to your family, please give my regards to your father. And as for this Tiger Strength Pill, pass my thanks along to your teacher."
Xue Mei took the scroll, her delicate face blossoming into a smile like a snow lotus blooming on an icy peak.
"Thank you, Uncle Liu. My father often speaks fondly of you. I'll be sure to pass along your regards. As for the Tiger Strength Pill, it was a gift from me to you, so there's no need to return it."
With the engagement successfully annulled, the pill—a mere fourth-tier pill—was of little concern to Xue Mei. Her teacher, a fourth-tier alchemist, could easily create more if needed.
Both Xue Mei and Mo Yu were satisfied—Xue Mei had obtained the annulment she desired, while Mo Yu not only completed Frank Master's task but also acquired information about the Ten Thousand Mountain Range.
As for Liu Ye, he had received a top-tier third-rank artifact design from Mo Yu, leaving him overjoyed.
With everyone content, Liu Ye personally escorted Mo Yu and the group to the gates of the Liu estate.
After walking several streets away from the Liu Clan estate, Mo Yu came to a halt and turned toward Xue Mei and Lin Fei. "Miss Xue Mei, now that I've fulfilled Master Frank's request, it's time for us to part ways."
He still had to head toward the Ten Thousand Mountain Range, and bringing along two unnecessary burdens was not ideal—especially since Xue Mei's Clan resided in Dawn Sun City, which lay in the opposite direction of his destination.
Hearing this, Lin Fei pouted, seemingly displeased by Mo Yu's abrupt decision to leave them behind.
Xue Mei was momentarily taken aback, but soon forced a smile. "I see… Thank you for your help, Mo Yu. If you ever come to Dawn Sun City, do visit the Xue Clan—I will personally welcome you."
Mo Yu smiled and gave them a slight nod. Waving goodbye to the two young women, he walked away with Qing Lin by his side.
As they watched Mo Yu's figure gradually disappear into the distance, Xue Mei let out a soft sigh. For the first time, her normally cold and aloof expression revealed a trace of reluctant longing.
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