Capítulo 156: Chapter 156: Mo Hanshan Wants to Meet You; When Are You Available?
Chapter 156: Mo Hanshan Wants to Meet You; When Are You Available?
While leaving, Shen Mo's mind raced continuously.
Breaking this situation wasn't difficult.
The only one who could do it was none other than himself.
Shen Mo returned to the Bamboo Tree Courtyard and took out a sound-transmitting jade that he hadn't used for a long time.
"Master Liu, I have something important to discuss."
Before he could say more, Liu Menghu's voice came from the other side of the jade, sounding conflicted and evasive.
"Shen Mo, it's not that I don't want to help, but my hands are tied."
"You know that the Storm Rain Sect isn't run by me alone. Although I wish to help, the other elders disagree."
Shen Mo smiled faintly.
He had already expected that the Storm Rain Sect wouldn't want to get involved in this mess.
Whether Liu Menghu was telling the truth or not, it was irrelevant.
Shen Mo continued, "No, I'm not asking the Storm Rain Sect to assist the Qingxuan Sect."
"I wanted to tell you that I've found the Verdant Vine Eight Treasures Book."
"I'm sure Master Mo Hanshan of the Verdant Vine Sect would be very interested in having a chat with me."
Liu Menghu's hastily concocted excuse got stuck in his throat.
"Wha...what?!" He widened his eyes in shock.
"Do I need to repeat myself?" Shen Mo asked again.
Liu Menghu murmured, "Shen Mo...you can't just say things like that carelessly. Have you really found the Verdant Vine Eight Treasures Book?!"
"I'll recite a few lines for you; you can repeat them to Mo Hanshan."
As he spoke, Shen Mo immediately recited part of the text from the Verdant Vine Eight Treasures Book. Although he didn't understand it, he could read it out loud.
Liu Menghu grew anxious. "Wait! Don't hang up the sound-transmitting jade! I'm going to find Master Mo right now!"
Afterward, hurried footsteps echoed from the other side.
Shen Mo smiled slightly, awaiting the good news.
Before long, the sound-transmitting jade resonated again.
Liu Menghu's serious voice came through.
"Young Master Shen, Master Mo wants to meet with you. When will you be available?"
Shen Mo laughed.
How quickly Liu Menghu's attitude had changed.
However, he didn't blame Liu Menghu for this.
After all, Liu Menghu was the master of the Storm Rain Sect; his priority was his own interests, not helping others.
"Tomorrow night, at Black Jade Mountain," Shen Mo replied casually.
"Alright, I'll inform Master Mo right away!"
The next night, at Black Jade Mountain.
Shen Mo arrived early.
Dozens of meters below his feet, the Giant Rock Python lay dormant underground.
With just a signal from him, the python would spring out immediately.
Choosing this location was naturally for his own safety.
After all, the Verdant Vine Eight Treasures Book was far too valuable to the Verdant Vine Sect.
He couldn't predict what Mo Hanshan might do.
Cooperate, or seize it by force—it all depended on a single thought.
After waiting for a moment, two figures approached together.
One was tall and imposing—it was Mo Hanshan.
The other was charming and graceful—Mo Hanshan's daughter, Mo Yuheng.
"Both of you came?" Shen Mo smiled.
Mo Hanshan immediately unleashed his peak Golden Core stage aura without holding back, his face gloomy.
"Shen Mo, do you really have the Verdant Vine Eight Treasures Book?" he asked sternly.
Facing Mo Hanshan's intimidation, Shen Mo remained unperturbed. "Master Mo, this isn't how you treat an ally."
Mo Hanshan was puzzled.
Why wasn't this young man afraid, even in front of a peak Golden Core cultivator?
"Father, forget it. Don't try that intimidation tactic; Shen Mo won't fall for it," Mo Yuheng covered her mouth and laughed.
Mo Hanshan scratched his head and quickly withdrew his aura.
Shen Mo understood that Mo Hanshan had acted this way to seize the initiative in the negotiation.
Now, it was clear that even a peak Golden Core cultivator couldn't scare him.
"I still don't believe that you have the Verdant Vine Eight Treasures Book."
"If we're going to cooperate, at least let me verify its authenticity."
Mo Hanshan said in a deep voice.
Shen Mo nodded. "Of course."
With a casual wave, he tossed over three pages of the book.
Mo Hanshan hurriedly caught them, his expression pained. "Did you tear three pages out?"
Shen Mo shrugged. "It was like this when I found it."
Mo Hanshan carefully examined the pages.
Mo Yuheng asked, "Father, is it true?"
Mo Hanshan remained silent for a long while before he spoke in a low voice, "I used the secret technique to read it. It's indeed true. This kind of reversed sentence structure can only be done by our Verdant Vine Sect's ancestor."
After their quiet exchange, the father and daughter turned to look at Shen Mo.
Mo Hanshan said in a deep voice, "I understand the difficulties the Qingxuan Sect is facing, and I also know what you want."
"However, this is a significant matter. If it's just these mere three pages, our Verdant Vine Sect won't risk falling out with the Heavenly Water Sect…"
Shen Mo raised a finger, "The second chapter of the Verdant Vine Eight Treasures Book has a total of thirty-eight pages. I can give you ten pages right now."
"As for the remaining part, I'll hand it over once everything is settled."
He had no intention of giving away the third chapter of the Verdant Vine Eight Treasures Book.
Firstly, if the Verdant Vine Sect fully restored the book, their foundation would grow exponentially.
For now, they were allies, and it was beneficial for the Verdant Vine Sect to become stronger.
But if they became enemies in the future, they would be tough to deal with.
Secondly, Shen Mo had some plans. If he could later obtain the Verdant Vine Sect's secret reading technique, he could comprehend the Verdant Vine Eight Treasures Book on his own.
By then, the book would be for his use, increasing his strength!
From these two points alone, it was clear that he couldn't hand over the complete Verdant Vine Eight Treasures Book.
Mo Hanshan's eyes widened, "You actually obtained the entire second chapter?!"
Shen Mo nodded, "That's right."
"Master Mo, you don't want the Verdant Vine Sect's legacy to break, do you?"
"And if you obtain the second chapter, you will almost restore the Verdant Vine Eight Treasures Book, and your name will be forever etched in the history of the Verdant Vine Sect."
Mo Hanshan's heart was stirred.
To be renowned!
To be admired by thousands!
Even after his death, the future generations of the Verdant Vine Sect would continue to sing his praises.
All because he had recovered the second chapter of the Verdant Vine Eight Treasures Book and completed the Verdant Vine Sect's inheritance!
Whether cultivator or commoner, who could resist such temptation?
"Fine! How do you want my Verdant Vine Sect to assist you?" Mo Hanshan nodded heavily.
Shen Mo smiled, "For now, I only need you to station your troops at the border."
"As long as the Verdant Vine Sect shows a stance of involvement, everything will become unpredictable."
"The Heavenly Water Sect will be forced to tread cautiously."
Mo Hanshan pondered briefly and then nodded, "It's a deal. I will give the order as soon as I return to the sect."
Shen Mo nodded and turned to leave.
"Yuheng, we could have made a move and subdued him right now. Why didn't you let me do it?" Mo Hanshan couldn't help but ask.
Mo Yuheng shook her head, "I don't know either; it's just a gut feeling."
"If Shen Mo dared to come here alone, he must have something to rely on."
"Maybe he has a hidden trump card on this Black Jade Mountain."
"Besides, the Heavenly Water Sect wanting to destroy the Qingxuan Sect is not something that can be done easily. We can take this chance to weaken the Heavenly Water Sect's strength."
"Once the Heavenly Water Sect steps in directly, many sects have already been itching to make a move. If we also take action, I reckon that the Divine Sword Sect, Shaoyang Sect, and Thunderfire Sect will all join in."
Mo Yuheng's eyes sparkled with an unusual gleam, as if she could see the grand situation in Xuanjiang Prefecture.
"The five sects of Xuanjiang will use the Qingxuan Sect as a pawn, starting a secret competition and rivalry."
"Whoever falls first in this struggle will have their corpse devoured by the other four sects."
"This is not only what the five sects of Xuanjiang desire, but it's also what Ji Shilong wants to see. The final situation will inevitably shift rapidly in that direction."
"Lastly…"
Mo Yuheng smiled softly, "I believe Shen Mo has a promising future. Befriending him will be beneficial for us."
Mo Hanshan scratched his head, "Fine, when it comes to using brains, mine can't compare to yours."
"Let's go, let's return to the sect and set things in motion immediately."
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