Chapter 62: Hidden Killing Intent

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"Xiao Yan?" 

Seeing the familiar figure, Mo Yu was slightly stunned, then smiled lightly as he thought of something, "What? You left for a long journey without informing your family?" 

Seeing Mo Yu shift the blame first, Xiao Yan scratched his head innocently, "Didn't you do the same, cousin? I imagine the family doesn't know about your departure either." 

In response, Mo Yu gave a faint smile and dropped the subject. 

"Do you have any plans for this journey, Xiao Yan?" Mo Yu asked while rubbing his chin, as if a thought crossed his mind. 

Xiao Yan leaned back, resting his chin on his palm, and replied lazily, "Not for now. What about you, cousin?" 

Mo Yu's lips curved into an imperceptible smile as he chuckled, "I'm heading east of the Magic Beast Mountain Range, planning to cross through it and head to the Mulan Empire." 

"Oh?" Xiao Yan muttered lightly, not delving deeper. He knew Mo Yu also had his own secrets. 

However, curious about Mo Yu's chosen path, Xiao Yan asked, "Isn't crossing the Magic Beast Mountain Range dangerous? There are many safer routes to the Mulan Empire. Why choose such a risky one, cousin?" 

"Heh, I'm in a bit of a rush. While it's dangerous to cross the mountain range, it's a shorter route and good for my training," Mo Yu replied casually. 

Hearing Mo Yu's explanation, Xiao Yan nodded in understanding, feeling a deeper sense of admiration for him. Danger often pushes one's potential to the limit. Though many understand this, not everyone can actually follow through. 

Of course, Xiao Yan was unaware of Mo Yu's ulterior motive. 

As someone who knew the original story, Mo Yu recalled that it was in the eastern part of the Magic Beast Mountain Range where Xiao Yan encountered both Little Doctor Fairy and Yun Yun, leaving behind unresolved feelings with both women. 

Naturally, Mo Yu wasn't one to meddle in those affairs. However, since Xun'er had helped him greatly, he felt he owed her a favor. 

Moreover, Mo Yu had previously promised Xun'er to keep an eye on Xiao Yan and prevent him from becoming involved with other women. So, Mo Yu devised this plan to cut off Xiao Yan's entanglements with them at the source. 

Whether Mo Yu had any other motives was unclear. 

Indeed, upon hearing that Mo Yu was headed for the eastern part of the Magic Beast Mountain Range, neither Xiao Yan nor Yao Lao, hidden in the ring, considered going there. 

After all, training was a personal journey, and if the two of them traveled together, it would defeat the purpose. 

Not to mention, Xiao Yan carried significant secrets, and he certainly wouldn't want to train alongside Mo Yu. 

"Sigh, your cousin is also going to the eastern part of the Magic Beast Mountain Range. Originally, I planned to have you train there for a year before heading to the Tagore Desert," Yao Lao's ancient voice echoed in Xiao Yan's mind. 

"But since there's a conflict of paths, we'll have to change the plan. The northern part of the Magic Beast Mountain Range is also good, and it's closer to the Tagore Desert. When you get there, I will personally guide your training." 

Xiao Yan nodded silently and smiled at Mo Yu, "Since you're heading to the eastern part of the mountain range, I'll head to the north." 

Seeing Xiao Yan change his route as expected, Mo Yu smiled. Just as they were about to part ways, Xiao Yan suddenly asked, "Cousin Mo Yu, will you be attending my three-year agreement with Nalan Yanran?" 

Mo Yu rubbed his chin thoughtfully. The agreement between Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran was still over a year away, so he couldn't be sure if he'd return by then. 

"I'll try my best. But no matter what, Xiao Yan, I believe you can win." 

Knowing the outcome, Mo Yu confidently encouraged the young man before him, who was on the verge of greatness. 

Moved by Mo Yu's faith in him, Xiao Yan's heart swelled with determination. Looking at the handsome young man in front of him, his eyes turned resolute as he said, "Cousin Mo Yu, take care!" 

"Hmm." 

With a faint nod, Mo Yu turned and left gracefully. 

As Xiao Yan watched Mo Yu's retreating figure, Yao Lao's soul form silently appeared, his ancient eyes glinting with depth as he murmured. 

"This parting will show whether you two are dragons or worms, depending on the fruits of your training." 

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Yan City, located in the eastern province of the Jia Ma Empire, was a strategic hub for the empire's internal routes to its eastern provinces, thanks to its wide and bustling avenues. 

Within Yan City, aside from the imperial forces, the most powerful entity was none other than the Mo Family. 

In the Mo family's council hall, a middle-aged man with a slightly gloomy expression sat, tapping his fingers impatiently on the table while holding a teacup. 

Mo Lan was deeply troubled. He never expected that a useless descendant once expelled from the family would have such a talented and outstanding offspring. 

Ever since the reputation of the 'Twin Dragons of the Xiao Family' spread from Wu Tan City, two families in the Jia Ma Empire had taken particular notice. 

One was the Nalan family, who were engaged to the Xiao family. Initially, the Nalan family wasn't very supportive of the marriage, as Xiao Yan had been a notorious cripple. They were reluctant to have their brilliant and beautiful young lady marry such a failure. 

That's why Nalan Yanran went to the Xiao family to break off the engagement, with not only the support of the Yun Lan Sect but also some instigation from the Nalan family. 

However, as the fame of the 'Twin Dragons of the Xiao Family' grew, Xiao Yan shed his 'cripple' label, and his current cultivation speed far surpassed his peak from childhood. 

As a result, Xiao Yan's potential had caught the Nalan family's attention. But Nalan Yanran's actions had put both families in an icy deadlock, leaving the Nalan family in an awkward position. 

Now, not only did the Nalan family risk losing a promising son-in-law, but they might also earn Xiao Yan's resentment. 

The thought of a future Dou Huang-level powerhouse possibly holding a grudge against the Nalan family had their elders deeply worried. 

In this situation, Mo Lan, as the patriarch of the Mo family, didn't gloat at their misfortune but was equally distressed. 

Because the other of the 'Twin Dragons,' a youth named Mo Yu, was of the Mo family's bloodline. 

Logically, the Mo family should have happily welcomed Mo Yu back to the clan and nurtured him after discovering his extraordinary talent, especially since blood ties ran deep. 

However, Mo Lan was deeply troubled. His family's previous short-sightedness had turned this possibility into a nightmare. 

Mo Yu's father, Mo Jingyun, who had been used as an experiment by the clan, had indirectly or directly died at the hands of the Mo family. 

Upon learning of Mo Yu's talent, instead of rejoicing, the Mo family had been gripped by fear. The threat of a potential future Dou Huang staring them down was enough to instill terror. 

"What's taking Mo Yin so long? It's been almost half a year, and he still hasn't dealt with a mere Dou Zhe?" Mo Lan slammed his teacup onto the table in frustration. 

After discovering Mo Yu's potential, Mo Lan had sent the family's top assassin to Wu Tan City to eliminate the threat before it grew. 

Yet, nearly six months had passed without any news. 

"Patriarch, while Mo Yin is skilled in assassination, his strength is only at four-star Da Dou Shi. From what I hear, the Xiao family has several Da Dou Shi, and their patriarch, Xiao Zhan, is a five-star Da Dou Shi. Mo Yin is probably taking his time to ensure success. No matter how talented Mo Yu is, he hasn't fully grown yet. There's no need to worry," a family elder reassured him. 

Mo Lan's furrowed brows relaxed slightly as he nodded and murmured, "I hope you're right. It's a pity about this talented young man. If only we could have brought him back to the clan, he could have helped the Mo family dominate the entire northeastern province. But since grudges already exist, we can't afford to show mercy!" 

His sinister words sent shivers through the gathered Mo family elders. 

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