Princess's Personal Welcome

[Ding! The host has completed the task of saving the family, completion rate: 78%.] 

[Reward: 500 Heaven-Defying Points, Heavenly-Rank martial skill 'Dragon Capturing Hand'.] 

Mo Fan looked at the system prompt, slightly stunned. Despite the heavy casualties in the Mo family, the completion rate of the task was surprisingly high, which surprised him. 

It seemed that, among the Mo family members, the proportion varied depending on their cultivation levels. Although the Mo family suffered heavy losses, most of the experts survived, with only one grandmaster-realm combatant falling. 

After rescuing Mo Shan, the members of the Yuan Sword Sect dispersed, and other Mo family experts who were on the run also returned to the Mo family's ranks. 

Reaching such a completion rate was understandable under the circumstances. 

What puzzled Mo Fan was that this incident was a sudden event that had not occurred in the original plot but was caused by the butterfly effect after his transmigration. 

Yet, the system still rewarded him with 500 Heaven-Defying Points. 

Could it be that disrupting Lin Yang's plan was considered defying fate? 

Mo Fan sneered inwardly: "Lin Yang, you're really the chosen one. I wonder if you, as the protagonist, can outmatch me!" 

As for the 'Dragon Capturing Hand', Mo Fan was also ecstatic. This was a mid-level Heavenly-rank martial skill, even higher in rank than the Fire God's Fury. 

In the battle with Saint Alchemist before, if Saint Alchemist had not been unfamiliar with the Fire God's Fury and Mo Fan's combat skills had not been so abnormal, it would have been impossible for Mo Fan to defeat him. 

With the 'Dragon Capturing Hand', Mo Qingkuang and Mo Fan gained the ability to challenge higher-level opponents, and their strength would undoubtedly increase. 

*** 

Entering Zhennan Pass, the Mo family and their companions were mostly safe. Even the Yuan Sword Sect wouldn't dare to snatch people from the hands of the Imperial Academy, as it would be a direct challenge to the authority of the Empress. 

If they really tore their faces apart now, the two Sword Emperors of the Yuan Sword Sect combined wouldn't be enough to deal with the Empress. 

It took the Mo family ten days to travel from Zhennan Pass to the outskirts of the Capital. The main reason was that many women and children in the Mo family were emotionally unstable after the attack by the Yuan Sword Sect, and they needed some time to settle down. They were not suitable for long-distance travel and could only proceed slowly along the way. 

When they arrived at the gate of the Capital, it was unexpected that Han Yan would personally welcome them with Tang Yu, setting up a grand ceremony at the city gate. 

Seeing this, Mo Qingkuang, who was riding ahead, felt touched and somewhat sweet. 

The Mo family was just a family from a border city. Although they had once been glorious, the strongest among them was only at the Grandmaster level. 

Mo Qingkuang, despite gaining some fame in the Capital, was still young, and he had offended the Yuan Sword Sect. Who knew if he might die young one day? 

The chances of growing up were too slim. Who would come to support him? 

Therefore, Mo Qingkuang had long been prepared to enter the Capital quietly without anyone welcoming him, keeping a low profile. 

But unexpectedly, Han Yan had set up a grand ceremony, giving the Mo family face. 

This was the Ninth Princess of the Tianxuan Empire, personally welcoming them. It not only represented her own stance but also the attitude of the royal family. 

Although Mo Qingkuang knew that, in reality, Han Yan was only representing herself, her grand gesture was already somewhat out of line. 

Han Yan's grand gesture naturally attracted the attention of many people in the Capital, who gathered to watch, as if they were all there to welcome the Mo family. 

"Who is Princess Han Yan waiting for with such a grand gesture?" someone asked curiously. 

Immediately, someone who knew the situation explained in a low voice, "Don't you know? Look at the convoy in front, that's the Mo family from Tiannan City." 

"The Mo family from Tiannan City? I've never heard of them. Are they a big family?" 

"Well, they used to be a big family, famous in our region. But now they've fallen into ruin." 

"So, what's the Ninth Princess doing?" 

"Ninth Princess isn't here to welcome the Mo family. She's clearly giving face to Mo Qingkuang! He's the Martial Champion of our Empire this year, and also the young master of the Mo family!" 

Ignoring the discussions around them, Mo Qingkuang rode forward and said gently, "Thank you." 

Han Yan smiled gracefully and said, "Hongyi is still recovering from serious injuries and couldn't attend. Today, it's just me and Tang Yu here to welcome you. Please don't mind the simplicity." 

"How could I? I'm already very satisfied that you came," Mo Qingkuang quickly waved his hand and then turned to Tang Yu, "Thank you, Brother Tang." 

Tang Yu squinted his eyes and smiled, "You're welcome. It's Princess Han who felt embarrassed to come alone and dragged me along. That's why I'm here." 

Princess Nine blushed at Tang Yu's words and glared at him, "Stop talking nonsense!" 

Mo Qingkuang naturally understood that Tang Yu's words were just teasing between friends, without any malice. They had been getting along for some time now and wouldn't be upset over such remarks. 

He then led Han Yan and Tang Yu into the Mo family's ranks and said to Mo Shan, "Father, this is the Ninth Princess Han Yan, and this is Tang Yu, son of General Tang Tian. They are both my closest friends." 

(TL/N: I'm not sure whether Tang Yu's father's rank is General or Grand Marshal since I don't have much knowledge of ranks in the military in different countries. But for now, it will remain General.) 

"Nice to meet you, Uncle Mo," Tang Yu respectfully bowed, giving Mo Qingkuang a face. Amidst the incredulous gazes of everyone present, Han Yan also set aside her princess demeanour and bowed respectfully to Mo Shan. 

At this moment, the hearts of many young people in the Capital shattered along with this gesture. Mo Shan was startled and quickly stepped forward to offer assistance, but hesitated on the spot, worried about the difference in status between men and women. 

Mo Qingkuang smiled and whispered, "Father, please accept this. Yan'er and I are peers, so you should accept her gesture." 

Mo Shan, being a clever man, immediately understood the implication in Mo Qingkuang's words. The fact that Mo Qingkuang addressed the princess so intimately indicated their extraordinary relationship. He had anticipated his son's influence in the Capital, but he hadn't expected the princess herself to come to greet them. 

Thinking about it, his son had only been out for two months, and now a princess was personally coming to greet him. It seemed like he might be bringing back a princess as his daughter-in-law. Impressed by his son's capabilities, Mo Shan straightened his back and accepted Han Yan's bow. 

On the sidelines, Wu Ming turned his head away, unwilling to watch any longer. In his heart, he couldn't help but complain, 'Princess, you're going a bit too far. Although your intentions towards Mo Qingkuang are known throughout Capital, you should be mindful of your status as a young lady.' 

Like Zheng Tao, Wu Ming watched Han Yan grow up, and he couldn't help but feel frustrated, as if his own tender cabbage was about to be taken by a pig. His gaze towards Mo Qingkuang also held a hint of resentment. 

Han Yan suppressed her embarrassment and pretended to be calm, saying, "Uncle Mo, accommodations have already been arranged for everyone in the capital. Please follow me."