Chapter 309: Gathering Allies, Generous Rewards
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As a silver-eyed youth appeared silently like a phantom, the pupils of the three faction leaders involuntarily contracted. His movement was so eerie, slipping into the hall without alerting anyone—such stealth and speed were undeniably disconcerting.
The tense atmosphere within the hall briefly froze as the youth's presence became apparent. The leaders stared at his striking silver eyes, momentarily stunned before realizing who he was.
Before they could speak, Xiao Li, Zi Huo, Yan, and a host of other members quickly bowed, their voices filled with respect. "Greetings, Manor Lord!"
The synchronized salute, even from Dou Huang powerhouses like Zi Huo and Yan, was awe-inspiring. This level of reverence was unmatched, elevating the youth's prestige to an extraordinary level, far beyond what Han Feng of the Black Alliance could command.
The newcomer's identity became clear instantly.
"You must be the leader of Yuan Manor, Lord Mo Yu," the scantily clad woman said first, her beautiful eyes fixated on him with surprise and wariness.
"I am Mo Yu. It is a great honor for Yuan Manor to host the three of you in Mo City," Mo Yu replied with a slight smile.
"Hoho, Lord Mo is too modest. Yuan Manor's name resounds throughout the Black-Corner Region. Receiving a personal invitation from you was an honor we dared not refuse," the woman responded with a light laugh, sensing no immediate hostility from him.
Truth be told, the trio had been quite puzzled by Mo Yu's invitation. Yet, Yuan Manor's current status as a dominant force in the Black-Corner Region left them little choice but to tread carefully and accept the meeting.
"Lord Mo, may I ask the purpose of inviting us here?" inquired the elder from Dark Sky Sect, his raspy voice filled with curiosity and caution.
Mo Yu chuckled softly and said, "Since Sect Leader Yin Gu is so direct, I won't beat around the bush. I invited you here to propose a deal."
"A deal? What kind of deal?"
Hearing this, the three faction leaders were momentarily taken aback, their suspicion evident.
Mo Yu smiled and, after a brief pause, continued, "You've seen the growth of Mo City recently. The profits are exceptionally lucrative. I'm willing to let your factions claim a portion of the city's interests."
"What? A share in Mo City?!"
The three leaders were stunned, their eyes gleaming with eagerness. Mo City, thanks to Hundred Weapons Hall, had become one of the Black-Corner Region's top three trading hubs, renowned even across the entire northwest.
The daily transactions alone rivaled their monthly earnings, and gaining a stake in such a lucrative market was an irresistible prospect.
"What does Lord Mo need us to do?" After exchanging wary glances, the elder from Dark Sky Sect cautiously inquired.
"My Yuan Manor is at odds with the Black Alliance, as you may know," Mo Yu said, locking his gaze on them with a faint smile. "All I require is your assistance when the time comes for a decisive battle."
"Against the Black Alliance?!"
The trio exchanged looks of unease, and the Dark Sky Sect elder hesitated before speaking. "Lord Mo, with Yuan Manor and Jia Nan Academy allied, the Black Alliance shouldn't pose a threat.
However, we've heard that Elder Ying Shan has joined the Black Alliance, alongside the Gold and Silver Elders, who can rival Dou Zong powerhouses. This means the Black Alliance now has two Dou Zong experts!"
The exposed woman from Luo Sha Gate added gravely, "We've also heard that Han Feng personally recruited Ying Shan with a promise of free alchemy for ten years. With a four-star Dou Zong like Ying Shan, the Black Alliance has grown significantly stronger!"
Mo Yu wasn't surprised that the three leaders knew such details. The long-established factions in the Black-Corner Region naturally had their own intelligence networks, and the Black Alliance, despite its strength, was just another coalition.
Still, he couldn't help but admire Han Feng's ruthlessness. Offering free alchemy for ten years reduced him to a mere laborer, tarnishing his title as the Medicine Emperor, but it showed Han Feng's willingness to endure for greater gains.
Despite the allure of Mo Yu's proposal, the three leaders eventually shook their heads, the Dark Sky Sect elder smiling awkwardly as he declined. "Lord Mo, our factions have always remained neutral, avoiding involvement in power struggles. Regrettably, we must decline your offer."
To avoid provoking Mo Yu's wrath, the elder quickly added, "But rest assured, we will not join the Black Alliance or oppose Yuan Manor. We can swear to this."
"Hoho, so you fear that Yuan Manor might lose to the Black Alliance, dragging you into the fallout?" Mo Yu chuckled, unperturbed by their rejection.
The trio exchanged awkward smiles but remained silent.
"Ying Shan's addition to the Black Alliance doesn't change much. Yuan Manor has its own allies—Jia Nan Academy, the strongest force in the Black-Corner Region," Mo Yu said with a calm smile. "I only ask you to help neutralize the Black Alliance's mid-tier forces, a task well within your abilities."
As the atmosphere grew tense, a stunning figure suddenly appeared behind Mo Yu without warning, causing the leaders to freeze in shock.
The woman's arrival was utterly silent, as though she had always been there. Her mere presence exuded a suffocating pressure, leaving even the Dou Huang leaders trembling.
"Dou Zong!"
The three leaders gulped nervously, cold sweat forming on their foreheads. The revelation that in addition to the Fire Yao Puppet, there was a Dou Zong powerhouse within the Yuan Manor left them stunned.
A faction with two Dou Zong powerhouses—this kind of strength was virtually unparalleled across the entire Northwest Continent.
As this thought crossed their minds, they looked at Mo Yu in shock. Could this man be the illegitimate son of some superpower leader? How else could he have gathered so many experts and built such a formidable force from scratch in the chaotic Black-Corner Region?
Sensing the presence behind him, Mo Yu turned and smiled at Cai Lin. However, her reaction to his smile was nonexistent. Her alluring, narrowed eyes, exuding a cold indifference, swept across the hall like a blade.
Wherever her gaze landed, people felt a chill crawling across their skin. Some of the weaker individuals even found their legs trembling uncontrollably. The oppressive aura of a Dou Zong powerhouse was terrifyingly overwhelming.
The three leaders, their scalps tingling, stared at Queen Medusa's cold visage. After a long silence, the scantily clad beauty among them forced a strained smile onto her face. "I didn't expect the Yuan Manor to have such a powerhouse stationed here. Given time, Yuan Manor is bound to become the foremost power in the Black-Corner Region."
"Lord Mo, at such a young age, you've accomplished so much—it truly makes one envious."
The other two leaders nodded along, their laughter awkward and dry. Even the fiery-tempered leader of the Wild Lion Gang refrained from any verbal outbursts. Though he was a decent Dou Huang, having been overpowered by Zi Huo's punch earlier, he knew he stood no chance against a true Dou Zong.
Seeing Cai Lin's appearance drain the fight from the three leaders, Mo Yu smiled faintly. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is Cai Lin, the Hall Master of our Yuan Manor's Serpent Hall. Your instincts weren't wrong—she is indeed a Dou Zong."
"What? A Hall Master of Yuan Manor?"
The three leaders' expressions changed instantly. They had assumed that the Dou Zong powerhouse must have been a hired expert or an elder brought in to assist Yuan Manor. To find out that she was merely a Hall Master left them reeling. When had the Hall Masters of Yuan Manor become so formidable?
Mo Yu's smile widened as he gently raised his eyebrows. "So, have the three of you made up your minds? Yuan Manor's ambitions don't stop at Mo City. In the future, we intend to expand further into the Black-Corner Region.
With our strength, the profits we'll generate will be countless times greater than what we have now. If you agree to join me, rest assured that you won't be forgotten when it comes time to share the pie."
Hearing this, a wave of excitement rose in the hearts of the three leaders. Yuan Manor, with its Fire Yao Puppet and a mysterious Dou Zong powerhouse, already seemed stronger than the current Black Alliance.
In the Black-Corner Region, no faction appeared capable of standing against them. While Mo Yu's words were undoubtedly enticing, unease lingered in their minds.
As seasoned schemers, the three leaders couldn't ignore a nagging sense of dread. Why was Mo Yu so eager to bring them into his fold? Though they couldn't pinpoint the source of this discomfort, their instincts warned them of hidden dangers.
Seeing their hesitation, Mo Yu chuckled and delivered the final blow. "Surely, you've all heard of the Hundred Weapons Hall under Yuan Manor?"
At his calm words, the three leaders looked up sharply, a spark of realization flickering in their eyes. The fiery leader of the Wild Lion Gang couldn't hold back and asked, "Lord Mo, are you saying—?"
Mo Yu's smile deepened as he flicked his finger. Three beams of light shot into the air, revealing a whip, an axe, and a suit of armor that hovered above the hall, radiating brilliance and power.
Each weapon exuded an aura far beyond ordinary craftsmanship. The long whip, a dark crimson, was covered in scale-like patterns and lined with barbed, venomous spines. The massive axe, crafted from the spine of a powerful magical beast, shimmered with a deadly, icy light that could split mountains.
The suit of armor, although unassuming at first glance, was forged from rare materials and reinforced with the tendons of a sea serpent rumored to possess draconic blood, granting it incredible durability and stealth capabilities.
The sight of these treasures instantly ignited a fiery desire in the eyes of the three leaders—Su Mei, Elder Yin Gu, and Tie Wu. Their gazes were fixed, unable to look away from the treasures before them.
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