Kapitel 140: Chapter 140: Mu Lan Valley, Little Beast King
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After swiftly dealing with the Berserk Lion Mercenary Group, Mo Yu dusted off his hands and quickly vanished from the sight of the petrified Mountain Demon Mercenary Group with a few agile leaps.
When they next saw Mo Yu, a beautiful and petite young girl had appeared beside him.
The girl was none other than Qing Lin. Earlier, Mo Yu had been worried that Qing Lin might be caught up in the battle's aftermath, so he had chosen not to bring her along.
Now that the fight was over and the danger had passed, Mo Yu naturally brought her to his side.
"Hey, are you all okay?" Mo Yu asked as he approached the sensual woman standing before him.
"We're… fine." Surprised, Cersei glanced at the suddenly appearing Qing Lin, then shifted her beautiful eyes back to Mo Yu, scanning him up and down.
Having grown up in a mercenary group, she had always been surrounded by rough and rugged men. This was the first time she had encountered such a handsome yet mysterious young man.
Staring directly at Mo Yu, Cersei did not appear shy in the slightest. In the Wild Beast Mountain Range, women were known for their open attitudes.
Moreover, being among mercenaries had made her different from those demure young ladies; she wouldn't blush just because she saw a handsome man.
"Hello…" Cersei blinked and smiled at Mo Yu. "Thank you for your help. Without you, our fate... I'm Cersei, the captain of this team and the daughter of the Mountain Demon Mercenary Group's leader."
"Mo Yu." Mo Yu nodded lightly.
"Mo Yu?" Cersei furrowed her brows slightly upon hearing his name. Although she lived in a small town in the Wild Beast Mountain Range, she was still quite familiar with the affairs of the Mu Lan Empire.
But she had never heard of anyone named Mo Yu. With the terrifying talent he had displayed earlier, it seemed likely that he would have some renown. After pondering for a while, she couldn't recall anything and had to shake her head.
Seeing her confusion, Mo Yu didn't explain his background. If they were in the Jia Ma Empire, the name "Mo Yu" would have surely been known by many. But here in the Mu Lan Empire, his deeds were unknown.
"Mr. Mo Yu, could you possibly return the Earthcore Soul Fruit to us…?" Cersei suddenly asked.
Upon hearing this, Qing Lin's beautiful eyes blinked. When Mo Yu had agreed to help, she had already guessed that her master had set his sights on the Earthcore Soul Fruit. Indeed, in just a short time, the treasure had ended up in his hands.
The master never disappoints.
"Captain Cersei, if I remember correctly, I took the Earthcore Soul Fruit from the Berserk Lion Mercenary Group, didn't I? And I also saved your lives." Mo Yu frowned slightly, not directly responding to Cersei's request.
Hearing this, Cersei paused, then quickly realized that Mo Yu had no intention of returning the Earthcore Soul Fruit.
What Mo Yu said was true. Without his help, not only would the Earthcore Soul Fruit have ended up in the hands of the Berserk Lion Mercenary Group, but their lives would have been in great danger as well.
"But, Miss, the Earthcore Soul Fruit is…" A mercenary behind Cersei muttered discontentedly. They had fought hard, suffered injuries, and even lost a few companions, only for Mo Yu to swoop in and claim the prize. It was understandable that he would be upset.
Before he could finish, Cersei sharply reprimanded, "Silence! Mr. Mo Yu is our benefactor. Without him, we would have perished here. Since Mr. Mo Yu has spoken, I will give the Earthcore Soul Fruit to him without further argument!"
Seeing Cersei's tact, Mo Yu couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. The ability to restrain greed and accurately assess the situation was not something ordinary people possessed.
Mo Yu had already decided that if the Mountain Demon Mercenary Group insisted on him returning the Earthcore Soul Fruit, he wouldn't mind giving them a "death package."
After all, having roamed the continent for years, he was far from being soft-hearted.
"I don't intend to take advantage of you. As your companion mentioned, you agreed that if I rescued you, I'd receive half the gold from selling the Earthcore Soul Fruit as compensation.
"I remember that ten years ago, the Earthcore Soul Fruit's market price was around 900,000 gold coins. I'll pay half that to acquire it. Here are 350,000 gold coins, along with this low-grade storage ring. That should be sufficient."
With that, Mo Yu handed a low-grade, pale-red storage ring filled with gold coins to Cersei.
Surprised, Cersei accepted the ring from Mo Yu. In her view, handing over the Earthcore Soul Fruit to Mo Yu had been the most sensible choice, but she hadn't expected that he would actually pay for it with gold coins.
Although it was only half of its value, it was still a considerable sum.
Seeing this, the mercenaries of the Mountain Demon group felt their dissatisfaction fade, impressed by Mo Yu's generosity.
Casually handing out a small fortune, nearly emptying his resources, Mo Yu didn't display a trace of reluctance. After all, the Earthcore Soul Fruit was a rare find, worth far more than just a million gold coins.
As for why he chose to purchase it at half price, Mo Yu had his reasons.
He had come to the Wild Beast Mountain Range in search of a Heavenly Flame and preferred to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Now that he had already stirred up conflict with the Berserk Lion Mercenary Group, it wouldn't do to push the Mountain Demon Mercenary Group against him as well. Thus, he opted for a "money solves everything" approach.
"By the way, Miss Cersei, do you know anything about the Little Beast King?" Mo Yu asked, recalling the dying words of the Berserk Lion Mercenary Group's leader.
"You don't know about the Little Beast King?" Upon hearing this, the mercenaries of the Mountain Demon group exchanged glances, while Cersei cautiously asked, "Mr. Mo Yu, you're not from the Mu Lan Empire, are you?"
Mo Yu didn't deny it and nodded. "I come from the Jia Ma Empire."
"As I thought." Cersei now understood why Mo Yu's name wasn't known in the Mu Lan Empire, nor was there any well-known family with the surname Mo.
Thinking of the dying words of the Berserk Lion Mercenary Group's leader, Cersei's expression grew more serious. She had given the Earthcore Soul Fruit to Mo Yu partly because of the Little Beast King. If the rumors were true, the Earthcore Soul Fruit might become a troublesome burden.
"Mr. Mo Yu, are you familiar with Mu Lan Valley?" Cersei asked cautiously, fluttering her long eyelashes.
Mo Yu nodded. He certainly knew about Mu Lan Valley, an organization even stronger than the Yun Lan Sect.
"The Little Beast King comes from Mu Lan Valley?" Mo Yu asked, a sense of unease growing in his heart as he sensed a significant problem approaching.
"Yes, the Little Beast King is the grandson and personal disciple of Lion Elder, one of the three elders of Mu Lan Valley. He's also one of the designated successors of Mu Lan Valley's next generation, possessing both extraordinary talent and immense power," Cersei explained slowly.
Hearing this, Mo Yu frowned. This Little Beast King was quite similar to Yun Lan Sect's Nalan Yanran. Back in the Jia Ma Empire, aside from when Xiao Yan embarrassed her by breaking their engagement, few dared to provoke her.
"Does the Berserk Lion Mercenary Group have ties with the Little Beast King?" Mo Yu asked again.
"Well..." Cersei frowned slightly, her lips parting as she spoke softly, "Rumor has it that the leader of the Berserk Lion Mercenary Group and Lion Elder, along with the Little Beast King, are from the same clan. The specifics, however, are unknown."
Upon hearing Cersei's words, the joy Mo Yu felt from obtaining the Earthcore Soul Fruit diminished greatly. Acquiring a treasure had somehow landed him with a powerful potential enemy—whether he had gained or lost was hard to say.
The Little Beast King himself might not be a concern, but Mu Lan Valley, with its immense power, posed a daunting challenge for Mo Yu at this time.
he combined strength of the Mu Lan Trio was comparable to that of a Dou Zong expert, meaning that crushing someone like Mo Yu would be as effortless as squashing an ant.
"Mr. Mo Yu, the Berserk Lion Mercenary Group holds significant influence in the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range. Even our Mountain Demon Mercenary Group is slightly inferior to them. If they find out that you took the Earthcore Soul Fruit, it could spell trouble for you. Moreover, this matter involves the Little Beast King. I suggest you return to the Jia Ma Empire," Cersei advised from the side.
Though she was unaware of the young man's standing in the Jia Ma Empire, they were currently in the Mu Lan Empire, where no one could challenge the authority of the Mu Lan Valley.
Hearing this, Mo Yu furrowed his brow. He was unwilling to leave empty-handed, especially since the Ten Thousand Beasts Flame was still out of reach.
Moreover, by the time the Berserk Lion Mercenary Group realized he was the culprit, the Little Beast King or even the Mu Lan Valley might act, and he could have already absorbed the Ten Thousand Beasts Flame and returned to the Jia Ma Empire.
Staying in the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range seemed a worthy choice to Mo Yu.
"Heh, thank you for your concern, Miss Cersei, but I have some unfinished business in the mountain range," Mo Yu shook his head in reply.
"In that case, Lannister Town is not far from here, and it's getting dark. Mr. Mo Yu and your maid might as well accompany us to the town and rest for the night."
"And please, just call me Cersei from now on. You saved our lives, and that makes you a lifelong friend of the Mountain Demon Mercenary Group," Cersei said with a warm smile.
"Then I shall trouble you. Please, just call me Mo Yu," he responded after glancing at the dimming sky, not rejecting Cersei's suggestion.
Lannister Town was situated not far from the northern part of the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range, making it an ideal rest stop.
On their way back to Lannister Town, Cersei subtly tried to inquire about Mo Yu's identity through Qing Lin several times, hoping to glean some information.
However, despite her young age, Qing Lin was quite sharp and skillfully deflected Cersei's probing questions. In response, Cersei could only helplessly glare at the clever girl.
As they conversed along the journey, the outline of a small town on the outskirts of the northern Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range gradually appeared in their view.
Seeing Lannister Town in the distance, Cersei and her companions couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Mo Yu and Qing Lin also showed a hint of joy on their faces.
After walking through the mountain range for over ten days, they were both mentally and physically exhausted. Now, finding a place to rest was naturally a source of joy.
Amidst the cheers from the group, Mo Yu and the others gradually arrived at the town's entrance and made their way inside.
The town within the mountain range, in comparison to the cities of the empire, had a rougher, more chaotic atmosphere. Bloodthirsty mercenaries roamed the streets everywhere.
Cersei's group, however, was clearly well-regarded in the town. Many greeted the "Flower of the Mercenaries" with enthusiasm.
However, when they noticed Mo Yu engaging in friendly conversation with Cersei, his handsome face was quickly labeled as that of a "pretty boy" by many, drawing no small amount of hostile glares. Qing Lin, seeing this, couldn't help but laugh quietly to herself.
After entering the town, Mo Yu followed Cersei and her group toward the southern part of the town. After turning down a few streets, they arrived at a compound almost comparable in size to the Xiao Clan's estate in Wu Tan City.
A banner fluttered above the estate, with the words "Mountain Demon Mercenary Group" written on it, exuding an aura of dominance.
"In Lannister Town, our Mountain Demon Mercenary Group ranks in the top three in terms of strength, with only the Berserk Lion Mercenary Group surpassing us," Cersei said to Mo Yu with a proud smile.
Mo Yu glanced at the impressive-looking mercenaries inside the estate and nodded in agreement. Compared to the mercenary groups of Qing Shan Town, the Mountain Demon Mercenary Group was indeed a formidable force.
"Since we've reached the town, this is where we'll part ways," Mo Yu said with a smile, turning toward Cersei.
"Uh, won't you come inside and rest at our Mountain Demon Mercenary Group? My father will surely want to thank you for saving us," Cersei asked, a little taken aback.
"Heh, there's no need for that. I'll find an inn and rest for the night. I have some important matters to attend to tomorrow, so I'll be leaving town then," Mo Yu replied with a gentle shake of his head. He then took Qing Lin by the hand and walked toward a nearby street.
Watching Mo Yu's departing figure, Cersei furrowed her brow. A woman's intuition told her that Mo Yu did not trust the Mountain Demon Mercenary Group.
She wasn't wrong. After learning that the Earthcore Soul Fruit involved the Little Beast King and the Mu Lan Valley, Mo Yu had grown cautious.
Though he had saved the lives of several members of the Mountain Demon Mercenary Group, betrayal and backstabbing were not uncommon on the Dou Qi Continent. He certainly wasn't about to trust the Mountain Demon Mercenary Group enough to bring Qing Lin to their headquarters.
After walking the streets with Qing Lin for a while, and seeing the darkening sky, he found a random inn at the end of the street, rented a room, and settled in.
Worried about Qing Lin's safety in this chaotic town, Mo Yu only rented a single room. He instructed Qing Lin to sleep in the bedroom while he rested on a chair in the living room.
With his body sore and exhausted, Mo Yu didn't immediately start absorbing the Earthcore Soul Fruit. Instead, he leaned back on the hard chair, letting sleep overtake his fatigued mind.
The next morning, as Mo Yu slowly opened his eyes, the noisy commotion outside brought him to full alertness.
When he caught a specific piece of news among the chatter, his expression turned grave.
"Did you hear? The Berserk Lion Mercenary Group lost three leaders and dozens of mercenaries last night. Rumor has it the Mountain Demon Mercenary Group is behind it, and the two groups are about to go to war!"
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