BTTH : I am Thunder Emperor
Chapter 698 - 696: The Gongshu Clan, A Potential Crisis
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The convoy advanced through the dense forest, the wheels rolling over the ground, producing a rhythmic rumble mixed with scattered noises that echoed into the distance.
Mo Yu was positioned toward the rear of the convoy. After two days of cultivation, not only had his internal injuries significantly recovered, but nearly half of his Dou Qi had been converted into spiritual energy. As a result, his strength had also been partially restored.
By his estimate, even if he were to face a Fourth or Fifth Grade Supreme Realm expert now, he should be able to hold his ground.
However, being the cautious person he was, Mo Yu had no intention of revealing himself before his strength was fully recovered. He preferred to avoid unnecessary conflicts.
For the past two days, Mo Yu had quietly followed the convoy toward its destination. Apart from Yuchang Wanâer occasionally talking to him, the others mostly ignored his presence.
The glances he did receive were either filled with sympathy or the condescending indifference of the younger members of the Yuchang Clan.
During this time, Mo Yu had also observed much of the customs and culture of the Myriad Weapons Region. Though martial prowess was highly valued in this land, status was also determined by oneâs skill in weapon refinement.
Just like Alchemists on the Dou Qi Continent, Weapon Refiners held an esteemed status here. Through indirect questioning, Mo Yu had learned from Yuchang Wanâer that even in the Myriad Weapons Region, those capable of forging Di-grade Weapons were among the absolute elite.
"Brother Mo Yu, are you hungry? Here."
As Mo Yu observed the surroundings, Yuchang Wanâer suddenly appeared by his side, offering him a piece of dried meat with a soft voice.
Mo Yu smiled, took a bite, hesitated briefly, then asked, "Wanâer, do you still have the pills you gave me the other day?"
His rapid recovery over the past two days was largely thanks to the Spiritual Power Pills gifted by Yuchang Wanâer.
These pills not only contained a vast amount of spiritual energy but also had a faint trace of life essence, which had proven extremely effective in healing Mo Yuâs injuries.
"Hmm? Brother Mo Yu, you mean the Spiritual Power Pills? These are refined using an alchemy furnace. Some top-tier Weapon Refiners on the continent have created self-operating alchemy furnaces."
"As long as the required medicinal ingredients are placed into the furnace according to the pill recipe, it can automatically refine a large batch of Spiritual Power Pills."
"With the widespread use of these alchemy furnaces, Spiritual Power Pills have been mass-produced and have become an essential currency for purchasing goods on the Myriad Weapons Region."
Having already learned that Mo Yu was an outsider, Yuchang Wanâer patiently explained.
"I see." Mo Yu nodded in realization but wasnât too surprised. After all, regular currency was of little use to most cultivators, whereas pill-based currency was truly valuable to all.
However, what truly caught his attention was the self-operating alchemy furnace. It seemed the Myriad Weapons Regionâs refining techniques had indeed reached an advanced level, even achieving automation.
"I only have about two hundred Spiritual Power Pills left. If you need them, Brother Mo Yu, just take them."
Yuchang Wanâer glanced at the jade bracelet on her wrist and, blushing slightly, spoke softly.
Mo Yu looked down at the green bracelet on her fair wrist. Through their conversations, he had learned that this was a storage artifact from the Great Thousand World called a Mustard Seed Bracelet.
It was also one of the Myriad Weapons Regionâs key export products, widely sold to other continents. After all, whether it was a Dou Qi Continentâs Storage Ring or a Sky Profound Continentâs Qiankun Pouch, there was always a demand for spatial storage items.
His gaze lifted slightly, settling on Yuchang Wanâerâs flushed face. For a moment, he felt a complex mix of emotions.
Having just arrived in the Great Thousand World, he had already encountered someone so kind-hearted and pure. It was a rare experience that left him feeling somewhat sentimental.
Though two hundred Spiritual Power Pills werenât an immense fortune, they were still quite valuable to ordinary people. Yet, here she was, feeling embarrassed because she thought the amount was too little.
"Thank you."
Mo Yu did not refuse. He genuinely needed the pills to recover his strength, so he accepted them without hesitation. However, he silently made a note to repay this favor in the future.
"Younger sister Wanâer, the Spiritual Power Pills distributed by our Yuchang Clan each month arenât meant for you to waste like this!"
Just as Mo Yu accepted the bracelet, a sharp reprimand suddenly came from the front.
Looking up, he saw Yuchang Fu, clad in red, glaring at him with an icy expression.
Yuchang Wanâer was startled by the rebuke but quickly defended herself, cheeks flushed. "These are my Spiritual Power Pills. I can use them however I want. Besides, Brother Mo Yu isnât a bad person."
"You dare talk back to me?"
Yuchang Fuâs face darkened with anger. Seeing the usually submissive Wanâer openly defy her, she immediately raised her hand to slap her.
Pa!
Her hand was caught mid-air by another hand.
Mo Yuâs expression turned cold as he looked at this arrogant young woman, his voice carrying a faint chill. "Youâre both members of the Yuchang Clan, yet you have no sense of respect or discipline."
"You... a cripple dare call me undisciplined?"
Yuchang Fuâs face twisted with rage. It was the first time anyone had dared to reprimand her so openly.
The surrounding Yuchang Clan members quickly gathered around, their expressions hostile as they glared at Mo Yu.
"Whatâs going on here?!"
The commotion drew the attention of Yuchang Ran at the front. In a flash, she appeared beside them, her voice carrying a sharp authority.
"Sister Ran, this man tricked Wanâer into giving him Spiritual Power Pills. Heâs definitely up to no good!" Yuchang Fu immediately accused.
"No, thatâs not true! I gave them to Brother Mo Yu of my own will!" Yuchang Wanâer quickly defended.
"Youâ!"
Yuchang Fuâs face turned even redder with anger.
"Thatâs enough!"
Yuchang Ranâs expression darkened, silencing them both. She turned to Mo Yu, frowning. "Why do you need Wanâerâs Spiritual Power Pills?"
"To heal my injuries," Mo Yu replied calmly.
"With your injuries, recovery should be impossible. Even with Spiritual Power Pills, itâs pointless."
"I have my own methods." Mo Yu remained indifferent, offering no further explanation.
"Hah! Even if you recover, so what? Do you think you canâ"
Yuchang Fu sneered, but before she could finish her sentence, Mo Yuâs gaze turned ice-cold.
A chilling aura surged from him like a storm from the depths of an eighteen-layered infernal prison.
Yuchang Fuâs breath hitched. A deep fear gripped her, forcing her to swallow her words. However, her embarrassment quickly turned to anger. Just as she was about to lash out again, Yuchang Ran stopped her.
Yuchang Ran glanced at Mo Yu with surprise. That brief surge of killing intent had even made her uneasy. However, she quickly furrowed her brows, suspecting she might have misjudged the sensation.
"Wanâer is kind-hearted, but donât deceive her. If you have any ill intentions, the Yuchang Clan will not spare you."
With that, Yuchang Ran gave Mo Yu a deep look before dismissing the gathered crowd.
The Yuchang Clan was one of the three great families of the Myriad Weapons Region. No matter what kind of background Mo Yu had, he wouldnât be able to stir up much trouble.
Yuchang Fu glared at Mo Yu resentfully before turning away in anger.
Mo Yu watched the scene unfold with a calm expression. Once the crowd had dispersed, he smiled and patted Yuchang Wanâerâs little head, just about to offer some words of comfort when his expression suddenly stiffened.
He turned his head, looking ahead. On a distant hillside, a large group of people had appeared, their gazes all locked onto this area.
"Itâs the Gongshu Clanâs people... I didnât expect them to show up here too."
As Mo Yu spotted the approaching group, murmurs quickly spread through the surroundings, and the expressions of the Yuchang Clanâs disciples grew solemn.
"Who are they?" Mo Yuâs gaze was fixed on the forefront of the group, where a man dressed in yellow robes stood. He was handsome, his face adorned with a seemingly amiable smile, yet beneath that smile lurked a chilling undertone.
"They are from the Gongshu Clan, one of the three great families on par with our Yuchang Clan. The leader is Gongshu Zan.
Heâs quite famous among the younger generation of the Gongshu Clan, said to be a powerhouse on par with Sister Ran." Yuchang Wanâer spoke nervously beside him.
"Our Yuchang Clan has never gotten along with the Gongshu Clan, and I didnât expect to run into them here..."
Mo Yu nodded slightly, his gaze fixed on Gongshu Zan, an uneasy premonition stirring within him.
Two of the continentâs top families meeting, especially with their already strained relationship, made it hard not to suspect ulterior motives at play.
"Heh, what a coincidence. I didnât expect to run into Miss Yuchang Ran here." Gongshu Zan smiled at the leader of the Yuchang Clanâs group, Yuchang Ran.
Yuchang Ran frowned and said in a low voice, "Whether itâs a coincidence, you know best. I just hope your Gongshu Clan wonât act recklessly."
"Miss Yuchang Ran, you are quite straightforward."
Gongshu Zan chuckled, exuding the demeanor of a smiling tiger. Then, he folded his hands into his sleeves and looked at Yuchang Ran with a meaningful gaze.
"I heard that the Yuchang Clanâs main branch has been in decline in recent years, growing weaker and weaker. At this rate, I wonder if your position as one of the three great families can still hold.
By the way, a little reminderâthis place is full of spirit beasts. Be extra careful at night."
After saying this, Gongshu Zan laughed heartily, a hint of coldness flashing deep in his eyes before he waved his sleeve and led his men away.
As Gongshu Zan and his people left, the expressions of the Yuchang Clanâs disciples darkened slightly.
Mo Yu watched their retreating figures, his brows slightly furrowing. It seemed that staying around this group wasnât exactly safe either.
As night fell, the Yuchang Clanâs convoy set up camp once again.
Now, having reached an uninhabited region, their defenses were heightened. Not only were guards patrolling, but traps were also set up around the camp to prevent ambushes.
Mo Yu sat cross-legged beside the carriage, glancing toward the center of the camp, where the Yuchang Clanâs disciples were gathered. It was lively, but he had no intention of joining them.
To him, the Yuchang Clanâand the entire Myriad Weapons Regionâwere merely passing encounters.
"I can see your injuries are almost healed. It seems that the Spiritual Energy Pills were quite beneficial in your recovery. Based on my estimate, once you completely convert your Dou Qi into Spiritual Energy, your strength will far surpass the Ninth Rank Supreme.
At that point, you might even attempt to break through to Earthly Supreme. If you succeed, youâll be able to roam freely across the Myriad Weapons Region and even the Western Heaven Continent."
The voice of the Wind Emperor echoed in Mo Yuâs mind.
"Earthly Supreme..."
Hearing this, a hint of yearning flickered in Mo Yuâs eyes. Having been trapped in this small forest for days, he felt a sense of frustration at being unable to fully unleash his potential.
However, he soon shook his head with a wry smile. The hundreds of Spiritual Energy Pills he had obtained from Yuchang Wanâer to heal his injuries had already been consumed.
Even if Yuchang Wanâer had more, he clearly couldnât bring himself to ask her for any. That would feel a little too shameless, even for him.
Without the pills, he could only rely on his bodyâs natural recovery, gradually healing his injuries and converting his energy.
"Brother Mo Yu."
Yuchang Wanâerâs voice rang out beside him. When Mo Yu turned, he saw the girl offering him roasted meat, her delicate face slightly flushedâlooking rather adorable.
Mo Yu smiled at her. That gentle expression was something he never showed to other Yuchang Clan disciples. Clearly, he had developed some fondness for this kind-hearted, innocent girl.
"Wanâer, donât stray too far from me tonight."
Mo Yu took a bite of the meat while squinting slightly toward the depths of the dark forest.
"Huh?" Yuchang Wanâer blinked in confusion, staring at him blankly.
"Just listen to me." Mo Yu smiled but didnât elaborate further.
The Gongshu Clanâs people were clearly not to be trusted. Moreover, the Yuchang Clan seemed to have declined significantly over the years, making them an easy target.
Mo Yu didnât care about the fate of the Yuchang Clan, but he was determined to protect this little girl.
"Oh."
Yuchang Wanâer obediently nodded. With her timid personality, she didnât dare ask Mo Yu for a clear explanation.
Mo Yu chuckled softly and ruffled the girlâs hair.
Pale moonlight bathed the camp as dozens of Yuchang Clan guards vigilantly scanned the surrounding forest. The camp remained quiet, with only the occasional crackle of burning wood breaking the silence.
Mo Yu sat cross-legged on a tree branch, his face calm as still water. From time to time, his gaze drifted toward the open carriage where the girl slept peacefully.
Thenâ
"Roar!"
The prolonged silence was suddenly shattered by a deep, guttural beastly roar from within the depths of the forest.
Mo Yuâs half-closed eyes snapped open.
"As expected... theyâve come."
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