Chapter 41: Su Hongyu

"Strange Fire."

"Queen Medusa."

"Evolution."

"Surrounded by the leaders of the eight tribes."

Any one of these events would be enough to leave anyone stunned, yet Yun Yun recounted them as if they were common knowledge.

Nalan Yanran listened in awe, especially when she heard that Chen Mo had been surrounded by eight Dou Kings. Her heart leaped into her throat. The question of why her junior brother had gone to the Snake-People Tribe was already far from her mind.

Behind her, Sha Luo and the others gasped in surprise.

Eight Dou Kings surrounding the Grand Pavilion Master alone.

The Grand Pavilion Master was indeed formidable.

After the initial shock, everyone looked at Chen Mo with admiration, and a faint sense of longing began to emerge.

Especially when they later learned that Pill King Gu He and the Sect Leader of Yunlan Sect were both Chen Mo's mentors.

A mix of astonishment, delight, and excitement washed over their faces.

They had not made a mistake in joining the Lofty Cloud Pavilion.

With such a powerful backer, who in the Jia Ma Empire could compare?

There was one thing Yun Yun did not mention—the matter concerning Queen Medusa.

After all, it was hard to believe that the renowned and fearsome Queen Medusa, who had once intimidated the entire region, had turned into a tiny snake-like creature, tamed and brought out of the desert, humbly seeking favor.

Too much had happened that day, and Yun Yun and the others had many questions.

Seeing that it wasn't something that could be explained in a few words, Sha Luo quickly ordered someone to prepare a table of food and wine.

Whatever needed to be discussed could be done over drinks.

The wine was excellent, but the people were no ordinary folk.

After several jars of wine, no one seemed even slightly drunk.

However, the Seven-Colored Tiny Snake, after a few sips, turned a faint red all over its scales, then slithered into Chen Mo's robe, coiled around his arm, and fell asleep.

The drinking session lasted until late into the night before it finally ended.

...

Chen Mo slept until dawn.

When he groggily opened his eyes, a beam of sunlight had already filtered through the window, landing on his face.

Although his eyes were open, it didn't mean he was fully awake. Having sunlight hit your face early in the morning would irritate anyone.

He got up, dressed, and tidied his appearance.

Looking at his reflection in the bronze mirror, Chen Mo sighed at the sight of his impossibly handsome face.

If he hadn't been so good-looking in his previous life, two stunning women wouldn't have fought over him, and he wouldn't have been dragged into jumping into a river by one of them, leading to his transmigration.

After transmigrating, he discovered that he was even more handsome than before.

Infuriating, wasn't it?

Chen Mo was indeed frustrated.

But life had to go on, and girls had to be pursued.

Ahem, getting off track.

Chen Mo practiced a smile in the mirror.

To his great disappointment, he could never master the kind of cool, arrogant, and devilishly charming smiles often described in novels.

Indeed, one couldn't be too perfect.

"Creak."

Just as Chen Mo finished getting ready, only needing to wash up, the door was gently pushed open, and a graceful figure entered, carrying a basin of water.

It was Nalan Yanran.

She placed the basin on the wooden stand beside the bed, soaked the towel, wrung it out, and handed it to Chen Mo, asking, "The teacher wants to know when you're planning to return."

"Is the teacher returning today?" Chen Mo asked as he wiped his face with the towel.

"The sect has many affairs to attend to, and since Desert City is close to the Snake-People Tribe, to avoid any further incidents, the teacher hopes we can return as soon as possible."

"Is the teacher coming back with us?" Chen Mo caught the key point of the matter.

Nalan Yanran seemed to recall something, her delicate face flushing slightly as she nodded and said, "Elder Gu He and the Sixth Elder, along with the two seniors, have already left."

"It seems we'll have to stay in Desert City for a while."

Chen Mo felt that he couldn't afford to slack off any longer. The incident of being surrounded yesterday had taught him that relying on external forces was only temporary; true strength came from one's own power.

As a transmigrator with cheats, it would be a disgrace to the transmigrator community if he didn't advance by at least one star in a day or break through to the Dou Saint level in a year.

Nalan Yanran relayed Chen Mo's words to Yun Yun, who didn't say anything but also didn't leave, indicating that she was prepared to stay for the long haul as well.

After Nalan Yanran left.

Chen Mo had a bite to eat and was about to start his daily cultivation when there was a knock on the door.

"Pavilion Master, the city lord of Desert City has arrived, bringing generous gifts to pay his respects. Shall we meet him?" Sha Luo's voice came from outside.

"The city lord of Desert City?"

"Is there such a character in 'Battle Through the Heavens'?"

"Could it be that the expansion of the Lofty Cloud Pavilion has caught his attention?"

"Wait, what does 'bringing generous gifts' mean?"

Dispelling these thoughts from his mind, Chen Mo stood up and opened the door. "Let's go and see."

In the VIP room of the tavern.

Chen Mo pushed the door open and walked in. He didn't recognize the city lord of Desert City, so he immediately began to flatter, "City Lord, your esteemed presence here is an honor. I apologize for not welcoming you properly."

"Not at all, not at all. Pavilion Master, you are too kind," Su Hongcheng replied, relieved that Chen Mo was so courteous, as he had been worried that Chen Mo might be arrogant and difficult to get along with.

Chen Mo didn't stand on ceremony any longer and sat down across from him. Only then did he have the chance to take a good look at the middle-aged man.

He was dressed in luxurious clothing, with an ordinary appearance and a kind, honest face.

However, the woman behind him was far more striking. She wore a red dress, her appearance was charming, and her figure was accentuated by the dress, making her look alluring.

Though Chen Mo wondered if she could see her own feet when she looked down.

"May I ask what brings the City Lord here, and what is the meaning of these generous gifts?" Chen Mo quickly shifted his gaze to the gifts on the table.

"I have long heard of the Pavilion Master's extraordinary talent, even praised by His Majesty. Now that I have met you, you truly live up to your reputation. Moreover, my daughter greatly admires you, so today I have brought some modest gifts to pay my respects," Su Hongcheng spoke eloquently.

"Oh?" Chen Mo was momentarily stunned, then understood. Although Desert City was remote and news didn't travel quickly, it had been several days, and as a city lord appointed by the empire, he should have known by now.

"Are you really that Chen Mo who defeated a seven-star Dou Master as a two-star Dou Master?" the young girl behind Su Hongcheng asked.

"?"

"This is my beloved daughter, Su Hongyu."

"Absolutely genuine," Chen Mo replied, feeling pleased to be admired by a beauty, especially one with such assets.

"Then, can you accompany me for a stroll?"

Chen Mo was taken aback. What was this all about?

Chen Mo declined.

Though she was beautiful, she still fell short compared to Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran.

Upon hearing Chen Mo's refusal, Su Hongyu wasn't upset; instead, her interest grew even stronger.

Her earlier words had merely been a test to gauge Chen Mo's reaction.

"Hongyu, don't be mischievous," Su Hongcheng worried that she might offend Chen Mo.

Su Hongyu obediently listened to her father.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Chen Mo saw Su Hongcheng off.

"I didn't expect that willful little demoness to come along as well," Sha Luo remarked, having only heard from his subordinates that Su Hongcheng and a few of his underlings were coming. He hadn't anticipated that this young lady woul

d also be in the group.

After listening to Sha Luo's words, Chen Mo realized that the woman he had just encountered wasn't the meek and obedient type she appeared to be. Instead, she was the little demoness who often caused chaos in Desert City.