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"Mo Yu, who is she?"
Watching Xiao Yixian approach, Xiao Yu felt a faint unease rise in her heart. Her enchanting eyes swept towards Mo Yu, filled with a subtle apprehension.
Hearing her question, Mo Yu forced an awkward smile and hesitated before explaining, "This is Xiao Yixian, a friend I met in the Magic Beast Mountain Range when I left the family back then."
"Oh, so it's Miss Xiao Yixian." Upon hearing the introduction, Xiao Yu's eyes narrowed slightly, sizing up the newcomer.
There was no denying it—whether in terms of temperament or beauty, Xiao Yixian exuded an awe-inspiring charm. Even though Xiao Yu considered herself more beautiful than most, she still found herself somewhat overshadowed in comparison.
This realization caused Xiao Yu to cast a subtle, accusatory glance at Mo Yu.
Her fiancé was indeed excellent, but it was precisely this excellence that attracted too much unwanted attention. Whether it was Yun Yun, the Yun Lan Sect's leader, Queen Medusa of the Snake-People Tribe, or her maid Qing Lin, and now this mysterious Xiao Yixian—they all outshone her as a fiancée.
At the side, Xiao Yixian hesitated for a moment. Despite her usual aloofness, she felt a pang of unease when facing Xiao Yu, the legitimate wife. Lowering her pale gray-violet eyes slightly, she stepped forward gracefully and softly greeted, "Miss Xiao Yu, hello."
Seeing Xiao Yixian's respectful demeanor, Xiao Yu's expression shifted subtly. Her sixth sense as a woman picked up on the faint emotions this equally stunning woman seemed to harbor for Mo Yu.
Her long lashes fluttered slightly as she lazily glanced between Mo Yu and Xiao Yixian, faintly sensing a special affection from the latter.
This thought brought a trace of bitter amusement to Xiao Yu's heart. She silently chastised Mo Yu for his flirtatious nature but soon shook her head.
Since she had already accepted Cai Lin and Qing Lin, accepting Xiao Yixian as well wouldn't be much of a stretch.
"Miss Xiao Yixian, no need to be so formal. Since you're a friend of Mo Yu, feel free to call me by name."
Xiao Yu shot a discreet glare at Mo Yu before stepping forward with her long, shapely legs, taking Xiao Yixian's hand with a gentle smile.
Hearing this, Xiao Yixian's uneasiness began to dissipate. Gazing at Xiao Yu's smiling face, she replied with a light chuckle, "Alright, Sister Xiao, feel free to call me by my name too."
Watching the tense atmosphere dissolve into a harmonious exchange of sisterly camaraderie, Mo Yu couldn't help but smile wryly and shake his head.
It had to be said—while Xiao Yu might not be the most outstanding among Mo Yu's women, her generosity and tactfulness were qualities he deeply appreciated. She never wasted energy on petty jealousy or disputes.
Though she knew Mo Yu had other women, Xiao Yu would only occasionally complain and never cause a scene or embarrass him. This trait made Mo Yu feel he was far more fortunate than Xiao Yan.
In contrast, Xiao Yan and Xun'er had long been deeply in love, their fates intertwined from the start. Yet, this bond often restricted Xiao Yan's romantic choices far more than Mo Yu's.
Perhaps it was due to Xun'er's noble background, or maybe out of a sense of recompense towards her. Besides the accidental situation with Cai Lin, Xiao Yan never formally acknowledged any of his other admirers.
It wasn't that Xiao Yan lacked feelings for them. He was a man who cherished relationships deeply. However, these outcomes were mostly influenced by Xun'er.
Although Xun'er wasn't a petty or jealous woman, her status as a princess of the Gu Clan made her position unshakable. Sharing her man with Cai Lin was one thing, but allowing two or three more women might not sit well with the entire Gu Clan.
Thus, out of consideration for Xun'er and his own guilt, Xiao Yan ultimately let down his other confidantes.
Compared to Xiao Yan, Mo Yu bore no such burden.
Xiao Yu's position as the primary wife was unchallenged, and she accepted Mo Yu's other women with grace. It was an unspoken understanding between them.
"Alright, now that everything's settled, let's head back." Breaking off the women's conversation, Mo Yu turned to Xiao Yu. "I'll arrange for the Jia Nan Academy students to be escorted back. Don't worry about them—come with me to Mo City."
Startled, Xiao Yu hesitated before nodding. Having not seen Mo Yu for months, she missed him dearly. As for the academy, she trusted they would understand her absence.
With her agreement, Mo Yu nodded and turned to give orders to Elder Yin Gu before leading his group toward Mo City.
The journey back proceeded smoothly, and after half a day, a towering, expansive city came into view.
Standing atop a flying magical beast, Gu He gazed at the massive walls that pierced the clouds in the distance, awe flickering in his eyes.
Though he had never been to the Black-Corner Region, he'd heard countless tales of its chaos and wealth. He had seen many grand cities along the way, but compared to Mo City, they were all insignificant.
Even the imperial capital of the Jia Ma Empire paled in comparison. This spoke volumes about Yuan Manor's influence in the Black-Corner Region.
The thought filled Gu He with anticipation.
While he lacked ambition for power, having Yuan Manor's backing in the Black-Corner Region might allow him to achieve breakthroughs in alchemy far beyond what the Jia Ma Empire could offer.
"Let's go home."
Sensing the excitement among his group, Mo Yu waved his hand and smiled.
Hearing this, everyone nodded enthusiastically. To Yuan Manor's members, Mo City was home. Having been away for half a year, they longed for its familiarity.
As their massive group approached, the city's guards grew alert. But upon recognizing the ten flying magical beasts and their riders, cries of joy erupted.
"The Manor Lord is back! The Manor Lord has returned safely!"
Cheers spread like wildfire, quickly filling the entire city.
Pedestrians stared at the skies, awed by the sight of the majestic flying magical beasts. The name Mo Yu was now legendary across the Black-Corner Region.
The master of Yuan Manor and the Black Rankings' top spot!
These titles commanded respect and awe, especially in Yuan Manor's stronghold—Mo City.
As Mo Yu observed the bustling crowds below, he smiled faintly. After half a year, Mo City had grown even more prosperous.
It seemed Zi Huo had managed things well in his absence.
In Yuan Manor's meeting hall,
With the return of Mo Yu and the high-ranking members of Yuan Manor, the once-quiet hall once again bustled with activity.
A towering figure like an iron tower stepped forward from the forefront of the crowd. His gaze was filled with reverence and excitement as he looked up at Mo Yu. His voice, as deep and resonant as rolling thunder, reverberated through the air, "Zi Huo greets the Manor Lord!"
"Haha, Zi Huo, no need for formalities," Mo Yu replied with a smile, stepping closer. He playfully punched Zi Huo's steel-like chest, which rang with a metallic clang, and laughed, "You've done well these past six months, not disappointing my expectations. Not only have you managed the Yuan Manor to flourish, but you've also grown stronger. I heard you nearly took out the Grand Elder of the Demon Flame Valley recently?"
Zi Huo scratched his head awkwardly, his thunderous voice rumbling, "Boss, you flatter me. That old scoundrel dared to sneak attack our Mo City while you were away. I caught wind of his plan and confronted him. If he hadn't fled so quickly, one punch from me would've left him dead or crippled."
Hearing this, Mo Yu paused, a trace of surprise flashing in his silver eyes. He nodded in amazement, recalling the Grand Elder—a figure who had nearly stepped into the Dou Zong realm. For Zi Huo to nearly take him down suggested his strength had reached the level of an ordinary Dou Zong.
Mo Yu couldn't help but marvel at the bloodline power of the Abyssal Lion Clan. Even Xiao Yixian, standing to the side, looked at Zi Huo with astonishment. Though only at the Dou Huang level, the towering man exuded an invisible yet palpable pressure that even she found unsettling.
Such a monstrous talent willingly served under Mo Yu's command, a testament to the young master's rise from a small-town youth to a formidable leader dominating the Northwest.
As her thoughts wandered, memories of the Magic Beast Mountain Range resurfaced. Xiao Yixian's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly as she muttered to herself, "Zi Huo... This name sounds familiar..." Suddenly, a realization struck her. Could Zi Huo be Mo Yu's former magical beast companion, the Amethyst Crystal Winged Lion King?
Noticing her expression, Mo Yu smiled faintly and gave her a subtle nod. Xiao Yixian's usually calm demeanor cracked with visible shock. The once-small lion had transformed into this towering, nearly invincible being, leaving her deeply shaken.
Mo Yu, however, shifted his attention to Meng Yang and Qi Shan. Sensing his gaze, Meng Yang, the leader of the Hundred Weapons Hall, stepped forward respectfully. "Manor Lord Mo Yu, in the past six months, the Hundred Weapons Hall has successfully cultivated three third-grade weapon refiners, ten second-grade weapon refiners, and over thirty first-grade weapon refiners.
Thanks to our growing ranks of weapon refiners, the Yuan Manor has seized control of all weapon trade within the Black-Corner Region. Moreover, trade negotiations with over a dozen empires across the Northwest have been established. Currently, our monthly profits exceed thirty million gold coins!"
Mo Yu raised an eyebrow in surprise, clearly impressed. Thirty million gold coins a month—an amount surpassing the annual revenue of the Jia Ma Empire. The Hundred Weapons Hall's contributions were undeniably pivotal to the Yuan Manor's rapid expansion.
"Well done, Hall Master Meng," Mo Yu praised with a smile. "Keep up the good work. Your reward will be delivered shortly." Meng Yang's face lit up with joy, knowing his master's generosity meant further growth for his refining skills.
Turning to Qi Shan, Mo Yu listened as the elder bowed and reported, "Manor Lord Mo Yu, leveraging the Thousand Medicine Pavilion's connections and my influence, the Thousand Medicine Hall has recruited many alchemists over these months. However, due to the abundance of alchemists in the Black-Corner Region, we've struggled to dominate the market like the Hundred Weapons Hall. Still, with me as a Sixth-grade alchemist, our monthly profits reach nearly ten million gold coins."
"Only ten million?" Mo Yu frowned. While the disparity between the two halls was understandable, the Thousand Medicine Hall's performance was disappointing. After pondering, he gestured to Gu He. "This is Gu He, the Pill King of the Jia Ma Empire and a Sixth-grade alchemist. From now on, he will serve as the vice hall master of the Thousand Medicine Hall.
With two Sixth-grade alchemists, I expect you to seize at least half of the Black-Corner Region's pill trade."
The declaration left the high-ranking members of the Yuan Manor stunned. Recruiting a Sixth-grade alchemist during a brief trip to the Jia Ma Empire was no small feat. Even Yao E, the former head of the Thousand Medicine Pavilion, felt a surge of admiration and gratitude for her decision to join the Yuan Manor.
"Yes, Manor Lord Mo Yu!" Qi Shan and Gu He exchanged glances before bowing in unison. Satisfied, Mo Yu was about to continue when his expression suddenly darkened.
He turned sharply toward the east, where an oppressive aura surged, accompanied by a faint, heart-stopping presence.
"Strong enemies are approaching," Xiao Yixian remarked, her tone grave.
Before the Yuan Manor members could fully react, a deafening, ancient voice roared across the skies like thunder. "Brats of the Yuan Manor, bring that Mo Yu out! Tell him his doom has arrived!"
As the ground trembled under the voice's force, Mo Yu narrowed his eyes, a cold smile tugging at his lips. "That old relic sure came quickly..."
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