Chapter 23: The Shock of the Mo Family, Acting! The Second Act Begins

Mo Jie felt a surge of immense power from the wolves, and for a moment, he suspected he was mistaken. After all, these were just two ordinary-looking wolves.

Mo Jie nodded and reached out to take them. As his hands touched the carcasses, his heart skipped a beat. It was no illusion—the power contained within them was… even greater than his own!

Mo Jie was horrified. Li Zhan glanced curiously at the stunned Mo Jie but said nothing, turning to walk away.

Holding the wolf kings, Mo Jie’s hands trembled. He smiled bitterly to himself; as expected of the Master. These were actually two Saint-level exotic wolf kings! They were supreme powerhouses, and Mo Jie knew for certain he could not defeat even one of them. Yet, the Master had killed them without a scratch—no, the wolf kings themselves were completely unscathed. At the very least, he could see no wounds, and the method used to preserve them was beyond his comprehension.

The Master’s realm was simply too high. Furthermore, he was giving two Saint-level wolf kings to his disciples and the Mo family to eat. A warmth spread through Mo Jie’s heart, and he nearly shed tears. At this moment, he was not the ancestor of the Mo family, but merely a student in the presence of the Master.

Mo Jie looked toward the Mo family members, his brows knitting together. Before he could speak, Mo Leng, the former head of the Mo family who was kneeling nearby, spoke up with dissatisfaction.

"Grandfather, I know that the Li family ancestor is your teacher, but the Li family cannot treat us like this. Not to mention the matter of Mo Yao, they just send us two wild wolves as soon as we arrive?" Mo Leng said with disdain. "Our Mo family is a family of Saints, after all. Do they think we can’t afford to eat two wild wolves?!"

Mo Jie’s expression turned icy. He slapped Mo Leng across the face, sending him flying through the air to tumble twice before crashing to the ground.

Mo Jie looked at the group of Mo family members and sneered, "A bunch of fools. I know you look down on the Li family, but on what grounds? You turn your noses up at these two wolves? Let me tell you this: you could never kill a wolf like this in your entire lifetime! If you are not part of the Li family, you will never get to taste such meat again as long as you live!"

Mo Jie spoke the truth. These were Saint-level wolf kings; never mind the others, even Mo Jie himself would struggle to kill one. The Mo family members heard their ancestor’s words and dared not argue, yet they remained unconvinced in their hearts. The wolves were right in front of them—could they not see clearly? They were obviously just two common wolves. They didn't know what to say about the Li family using these to entertain guests.

Mo Jie couldn't be bothered with them. He personally skinned and prepared the wolf king feast, a task that proved difficult for him. Once the hide was removed, Mo Jie was shocked, his pupils constricting as he looked inside the wolf kings. Their internal organs were shattered. Could it be… that these two Saint-level wolves were scared to death by the Master?

The bones and furs were top-tier materials. The blood within the wolves was Saint’s blood; fortunately, Mo Jie was also a Saint. Furthermore, the two wolves had already been processed by Li Xuan. Soon, a cauldron of potent medicinal broth was prepared. That was right—the wolf kings had become a medicinal elixir, a highly nourishing one. Mo Jie used a special technique to seal all the power within the meat, not wasting a single drop. This was hunted by the Master himself, and he treated it with the utmost importance.

Li Zhan arrived with the Li family and saw the elixir Mo Jie had prepared. He was puzzled, as he couldn't sense anything special. Could it be that the ancestor really had given them two ordinary wild wolves?

Mo Jie personally served a piece of wolf meat to Li Zhan. Li Zhan asked suspiciously, "Ancestor Mo, what is the origin of this meat?"

Mo Jie smiled, "A medicinal elixir for cultivation."

Li Zhan did not understand, but he took the bowl away. A medicinal elixir? He looked at the small piece of meat in his bowl and took a bite. His body jolted. As the meat entered his mouth, it instantly transformed into pure spiritual power, and his own spiritual energy began to soar. The immense power actually made him feel a sense of bloating. Li Zhan did not hesitate; he finished it immediately and sat cross-legged, feeling shocked. What kind of meat was this? The ancestor…

Li Zhan was stunned, moved, and overwhelmed with a complex mix of emotions. He even felt a lump in his throat.

Mo Jie served the Li family members, giving each one a piece of meat, sized according to their strength, lest they be overwhelmed and explode—truly explode! The Li family members bowed respectfully; this was a Saint personally serving them food. They, too, were puzzled by the meat, but they soon learned it had been hunted by the ancestor himself. They were deeply grateful that the ancestor had personally hunted for them.

They consumed it, and suddenly their eyes widened. This feeling…

Nearby, the Mo family members watched the Li family, confused. Could one actually gain insights from eating wolf meat? Soon, the Mo family members received their portions. They stared blankly at the small pieces of meat in their bowls, dumbfounded. Such a small amount—who could this feed? If others saw it, they would think they couldn't afford to eat!

Mo Xiao leaned forward, "Father, give me a little more."

Mo Jie said coldly, "Do you deserve to eat it?"

With that, Mo Jie gave Mo Xiao a tiny piece. Mo Xiao was dissatisfied, "Father, give me a bowl, won't you? Who is this supposed to feed?!"

Mo Jie sneered, "You eat nothing! If you can finish this piece, I'll give you more! If you can't finish it, I’ll pretend I never had a son like you!"

Mo Xiao dared not say more and quickly left. Among the Mo family members, one disciple shook his head, "Who eats this? Sigh, now that we’ve become dependents of the Li family, are we going to be eating things like this forever?"

"Who knows?" someone whispered back.

At the same time, Mo Leng, who was lying on the ground, crawled up and looked at Mo Xiao, "Father, have some dignity. You’re actually eating this wolf meat?"

Mo Xiao couldn't be bothered with him. He took a bite of the wolf meat, and instantly, a surge of powerful spiritual energy erupted. Spiritual energy and light burst from all seven of Mo Xiao's orifices, attracting the attention of every Mo family member. Mo Xiao’s eyes widened, and he exclaimed, "What level of wolf king is this?!"

He was in the Refining Void realm, yet one bite of wolf meat made his body swell up like a balloon. It was all pure spiritual energy; he was nearly blown apart. Mo Leng and the other Mo family members stared blankly at Mo Xiao, who now looked like a divine being, glowing all over. They looked at the meat in their own bowls and began to eat in silence. Once they started, they didn't utter another word.

They all fell into deep cultivation. Even the person who had been complaining earlier was nearly overwhelmed by the energy. An elixir—this was a true medicinal elixir! Just as the ancestor had said, they might never have such an opportunity again in their lives!

What? Leave the Li family? From now on, they were loyal dependents of the Li family. Whoever dared to touch the Li family would be touching their own kin! They were determined to cling to the Li family’s coat-tails! Those Mo family members with thinner skin were already blushing; from now on, the Li family were truly their brothers!

Mo Leng looked at his father, Mo Xiao, who was sitting with his eyes closed and swollen like a balloon. He quietly looked at the piece of meat Mo Xiao had taken a bite of and swallowed his saliva.

Mo Jie looked at these pathetic people and chuckled coldly. How could they possibly fathom the greatness of the Master!

...

Time passed.

Li Xuan sat in the main hall of the Tailong Sect, watching Leng Yanshuang and Mo Yao. Leng Yanshuang looked like a wilted vegetable—disheveled, her face deathly pale, bloodless. She clutched her fingers tightly, terrified of hearing news that the Linglong Sect had been destroyed. She had been imprisoned, and every time she tried to rest, she would be jolted awake by rumors that the Li family was about to strike at the Linglong Sect. It was torture, pure torture! Li Xuan had mastered Leng Yanshuang’s psychology perfectly.

As for Mo Yao, she looked at Li Xuan with fear, her eyes darting around, not daring to move a muscle. She finally understood that Li Xuan was not someone she could oppose. Her greatest backer was merely a disciple of Li Xuan, and she was on the verge of a mental breakdown.

Li Xuan looked at the two of them, very satisfied. At this moment, they were still contributing villain points to him. Li Xuan spun the teacup on the table, making a sound that caused both women to tremble.

Li Xuan spoke slowly, "What I want you to do is very simple: return to the side of Ye Bufan."

Leng Yanshuang and Mo Yao were stunned. Li Xuan continued, "I need you to betray him at the most critical moment."

After saying this, Li Xuan looked at them. Leng Yanshuang was confused—Li Xuan was just saying it out loud? Mo Yao was even more confused—was Li Xuan planning to let her go?

Leng Yanshuang said in a deep voice, "Ancestor Li, if I betray... if I do as you say, will you let me and the Linglong Sect go?"

Li Xuan nodded slightly, "Naturally. As long as you do not betray me, I will spare you. As for the Linglong Sect, at this moment..." Li Xuan paused, "Your entire Linglong Sect is currently at the Xiyue Holy Land."

Leng Yanshuang was stunned. The Linglong Sect was at the Xiyue Holy Land? Then what did Li Xuan mean? Mo Yao felt happy, though she also couldn't understand Li Xuan's actions.

Just then, Li Zhan burst in, his face pale with alarm, "Ancestor, the Xiyue Holy Land is holding a grand assembly. Many holy lands and sects have gone there. The Holy Master of Xiyue is going to take Ye Bufan as a disciple, and also..."

Li Xuan’s expression darkened, "And what else?"

Li Zhan swallowed, "The Xiyue Holy Land intends to deal with us; they have already sent a Half-Step Quasi-Saint!"

Li Xuan said calmly, "Where is Mo Jie?"

Li Zhan looked at Leng Yanshuang and Mo Yao. Li Xuan said, "You may leave. Just as I said, if you do as I ask, I will naturally spare you."

Leng Yanshuang and Mo Yao left the hall in a daze. After they were gone, the worried expression on Li Zhan’s face vanished. The news was true, but Li Xuan had already known. However, Li Xuan was telling the truth: if they followed his instructions, he would spare them. But could they actually do it?

As for betraying Ye Bufan, that was not up to them. Their thoughts were unimportant, and their choices did not matter; their choices would only determine their own fates. Choose the path Li Xuan arranged, and live; choose anything else, and die!

Li Zhan asked the ancestor, "Ancestor, should we do something? The Xiyue Holy Land is truly unreasonable. A person like Ye Bufan snatched a bride from our Li family, and now the Xiyue Holy Master is not only taking him as a disciple but also holding a grand assembly to oppose us." Li Zhan was filled with anger, and the Li family was similarly furious. The Xiyue Holy Land had insulted them so deeply—why should they fear a battle?

Mo Jie also stepped out from the side, "Master, shall I go and destroy the Xiyue Holy Land?"

Li Xuan shook his head and smiled, "No need." Destroying the Xiyue Holy Land was important, but not as important as making Ye Bufan suffer!

"If I remember correctly, according to the information you gathered, behind Ye Bufan is the Ye family, and that person’s enemy is the Saint Kou Zhong?" Li Xuan recalled the information on Ye Bufan and felt a tinge of regret. Ye Bufan’s relationship with the Ye family was actually very poor; otherwise, the Ye family should have been part of the last performance. However, at this grand assembly of the Xiyue Holy Land, Ye Bufan must be feeling very smug, and Li Xuan couldn't allow that. A smile played on his lips. As for Kou Zhong, that was even simpler—he was the mortal enemy of the Saint’s remnant soul within Ye Bufan!

Li Xuan waved his hand, "Just proceed according to the plan. Wipe out the remaining members of the Su family, and send all the bodies, along with the bodies from the Tailong Sect, to Ye Bufan at the Xiyue Holy Land. Oh, and give this letter to Ye Bufan as well."

The two acknowledged the order. At this moment, Li Zhan thought of something and asked, "Ancestor, what about that Half-Step Quasi-Saint?"

Mo Jie immediately said, "Master, let me handle it." He was like a student who had returned home in glory; now that he had some strength, he wanted to show off in front of his former teacher.

Li Xuan said "Oh," and waved his hand. Yang Rong’s head and body appeared in the hall, "That would be the Half-Step Quasi-Saint who wanted to wipe out the Li family’s ancestral grounds."

Li Zhan and Mo Jie were stunned, staring at the pile of flesh and blood.

Meanwhile, outside the hall, Leng Yanshuang and Mo Yao looked at each other. Leng Yanshuang asked, "What did the Li family... what did that person mean?"

Mo Yao subconsciously said, "Brother Bufan is a disciple of the Xiyue Holy Master. Could it be that the Li... ancestor intends to apologize to Brother Bufan?"

Leng Yanshuang nodded thoughtfully; she believed it a little.