Chapter 41: Chapter 41: Su Hongyu
"Exotic Flame."
"Queen Medusa."
"Evolution."
"Encircled by the Eight Tribe Leaders."
Each of these events was enough to leave anyone dumbstruck, yet Yun Yun recounted them with the ease of someone reading a grocery list.
Nalan Yanran was left speechless, her mind reeling, especially when she heard that Chen Mo had been surrounded by eight Kings. Her heart leapt into her throat. The question of why her junior brother had gone to the snake people's territory was now miles from her mind.
Sha Luo and the others behind her were equally shocked, their gasps of surprise unending.
Eight Kings surrounding the Pavilion Master alone.
The Pavilion Master was indeed formidable.
After the initial shock, everyone looked at Chen Mo with newfound admiration, and a subtle sense of reverence began to take root.
This sentiment deepened when they learned that Dan King Gu He and the Sect Master of Yunlan Sect were both the Pavilion Master's teachers.
Shock, joy, and excitement—each emotion played across their faces.
Joining Lingyan Pavilion was clearly the right decision.
With such backing, who in the entire Jia Ma Empire could compare?
There was one detail, however, that Yun Yun had omitted: the matter concerning Queen Medusa.
After all, who could believe that the legendary and fearsome Queen Medusa had transformed into a small, pet-like snake, now meekly following and pleasing Chen Mo?
Too many things had happened today, leaving Yun Yun and the others with countless questions.
Realizing that it would take more than a few words to explain everything, Sha Luo quickly ordered a table of food and wine to be prepared.
If there was anything to discuss, it could be done over drinks.
The wine was of excellent quality, but these people were far from ordinary.
After several jars of wine, none of them showed signs of intoxication.
However, the little seven-colored snake took a few sips, and its scales turned a rosy hue before it curled up in Chen Mo's robe, coiling around his arm, and fell into a deep sleep.
The drinking session lasted until the early hours of the morning before it finally concluded.
...
Chen Mo slept soundly until dawn.
When he finally opened his eyes, groggy from sleep, a ray of sunlight had already found its way through a gap in the window, shining directly on his face.
Though his eyes were open, it didn't mean he was fully awake. Anyone would feel irritated to have sunlight shining on their face so early in the morning.
He got up, dressed, and began tidying his appearance.
Looking into the copper mirror, he couldn't help but sigh at how his handsome face seemed to dim even the brightness of the sky.
If he hadn't been so handsome in his previous life, two stunning women wouldn't have fought over him, leading one of them to drag him into a river, causing his transmigration.
After transmigrating, he found that he was even more handsome than before.
Annoying, isn't it?
Chen Mo was indeed annoyed.
But life goes on, women must be wooed, and—cough, cough—he was getting off-topic.
Chen Mo practiced a smile in the mirror.
To his disappointment, he could never quite master those cool, cocky, and devilish smirks described in novels.
Indeed, a person shouldn't be too perfect.
"Squeak."
Just as Chen Mo finished tidying up and was about to wash up, the door creaked open, and a graceful figure entered, carrying a basin of water.
It was Nalan Yanran.
She placed the basin on the wooden stand beside the bed, wet a cloth, wrung it out, and handed it to Chen Mo, saying, "Teacher asked when you plan to return."
"Is Teacher leaving today?" Chen Mo asked as he wiped his face with the cloth.
"Sect matters are pressing, and since Mo City is close to the snake people's territory, Teacher hopes we can return soon to avoid any unnecessary trouble."
"Is Teacher coming with us?" Chen Mo quickly caught the key detail.
Nalan Yanran blushed slightly, nodding, and said, "Elder Gu He, Sixth Elder, and the two other seniors have already left."
"Then it seems I'll be staying in Mo City for a while," Chen Mo mused, realizing he couldn't afford to slack off any longer. The previous day's ambush reminded him that relying on external help was only a temporary measure; true strength had to come from within.
As a cheat-equipped transmigrator, if you don't level up by one star a day or break through to Saint within a year, you're a disgrace to all transmigrators.
Nalan Yanran conveyed Chen Mo's decision to Yun Yun. The latter said nothing and didn't leave, indicating she was also planning to stay for some time.
After Nalan Yanran left, Chen Mo had something to eat and was about to start his daily cultivation when there was a knock on the door.
"Pavilion Master, the City Lord of Mo City has come with gifts to pay his respects. Do you wish to see him?" Sha Luo's voice called out.
"The City Lord of Mo City?"
"Is there such a character in Battle Through the Heavens?"
"Could it be that Lingyan Pavilion's expansion has caught his attention?"
"No, why bring gifts?"
Shaking off these thoughts, Chen Mo got up and opened the door. "Let's go have a look."
In the VIP room of the tavern.
Chen Mo pushed open the door and entered. Not recognizing the City Lord of Mo City, he began with a polite greeting: "City Lord, your esteemed presence is an honor. I hope you can forgive me for not welcoming you earlier."
"No, no, Pavilion Master, you're too kind." Seeing Chen Mo's courtesy, Su Hongcheng, who had been worried that Chen Mo might be aloof and difficult to get along with, breathed a sigh of relief.
Chen Mo didn't stand on ceremony and took a seat opposite him. Now he had the chance to examine this middle-aged man.
He was dressed in luxurious clothes, had an average appearance, and a simple, honest face.
However, the woman behind him was much more striking—clad in a red dress, with a lovely face and a voluptuous figure accentuated by the fabric.
But Chen Mo wondered if she could see her feet when she looked down.
"What brings the City Lord here today, and what's the meaning of these gifts?" Chen Mo quickly shifted his gaze from the woman to the gifts on the table.
"I've long heard of the Pavilion Master's exceptional talent, even praised by His Majesty himself. Now that I've met you, you truly are extraordinary. Additionally, my daughter greatly admires you, so we've brought these modest gifts to pay our respects," Su Hongcheng said smoothly.
".Oh?" Chen Mo was momentarily surprised, then quickly understood. Although Mo City was remote and information wasn't always timely, after several days, the City Lord, as an imperial appointee, should have heard about him.
"Are you really the Chen Mo who, as a two-star Master, defeated a seven-star Master?" the young woman behind Su Hongcheng asked.
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"This is my beloved daughter, Su Hongyu."
"Absolutely." Being admired by a beautiful woman was always pleasing, especially one with such ample assets.
"Then could you accompany me on a walk?"
Chen Mo was taken aback—what kind of request was this?
He refused.
Though she was beautiful, she still fell short compared to Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran.
Su Hongyu wasn't angered by Chen Mo's refusal; in fact, her interest was piqued.
The words she had just spoken were only meant to test Chen Mo.
"Hongyu, stop messing around," Su Hongcheng warned, worried she might provoke Chen Mo.
Su Hongyu obediently listened to Su Hongcheng.
After a few more formalities, Chen Mo saw them off.
"I didn't expect that little wildcat to come along too." Sha Luo, who had heard reports from his subordinates, thought only Su Hongcheng and a few of his men had come. He hadn't expected that young lady to show up as well.
After listening to Sha Luo's explanation, Chen Mo learned that the seemingly demure and obedient young woman earlier was actually the mischievous troublemaker who often caused chaos in Mo City.
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