Chapter 128: Arriving at Western Wasteland City

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"What was it you just said? Care to repeat it?"

After easily dealing with the guards, Mo Yu sneered disdainfully at the pale-faced young man, Liu Xu.

Having recently broken through to the six-star Dou Shi level and consumed the Tiger Strength Pill, which granted him the strength of a tiger, along with the power of thirty thunder patterns from his Thunder Body, Mo Yu's explosive physical strength was now comparable to that of a top-tier second-rank magical beast.

On top of that, he was protected by the Sea Heart Armor gifted by Yun Yun, so he wasn't afraid of going head-to-head with anyone.

Although Liu Xu's guard had been three stars higher than Mo Yu, he was only an ordinary nine-star Dou Shi. Thinking he could match someone with the power of a humanoid magical beast was laughable at best, and the result was obvious.

Seeing the terrifying physical power Mo Yu displayed, a flash of surprise appeared in Xue Mei's cold, beautiful eyes.

As Mo Yu's junior disciple, she was naturally aware of the Tiger Strength Pill given to him by their teacher, Frank. Mo Yu's current state clearly indicated that he had successfully absorbed the medicinal power of the fourth-tier pill.

Although fourth-tier pills were rare, they weren't divine elixirs, and their strength enhancement had its limits. Still, the power Mo Yu displayed was astonishing.

Lin Fei also suddenly stopped her actions, her alluring red lips slightly parted in shock as she stared at Mo Yu, who had just knocked down a nine-star Dou Shi with a single punch.

Although as an alchemist she wasn't particularly interested in matters outside her craft, she knew that having such formidable strength at this age was a clear sign of potential to reach the Dou Huang level.

Even though she had heard of Mo Yu's reputation for destroying the Mo family, much of the credit had been attributed to the Ye family and their fourth-rank magical pet. This had left many people, including Lin Fei, unable to see through the mystery surrounding him.

Now, witnessing Mo Yu's talent firsthand, Lin Fei finally understood how terrifying his potential truly was.

In a world where strength reigned supreme, even high-level alchemists had to show respect to those with formidable power. There was no doubt that with Mo Yu's strength and talent, given enough time, he would carve out a place for himself in the empire.

While Xue Mei and Lin Fei both realized Mo Yu's terrifying potential, Qing Lin, who had always believed in him, simply smiled confidently. On the other hand, the pale-faced young man, Liu Xu, was paralyzed with fear after witnessing the scene.

"Who… who are you? My Liu family isn't someone you can just provoke!"

The young man's already pale face had turned deathly white, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead. He tried to put on a brave front, but his voice trembled as he threatened Mo Yu.

Mo Yu glanced at the eight golden stars on Liu Xu's chest, and a trace of disdain flashed in his eyes.

An eight-star Dou Zhe. For someone his age, that was quite impressive to the average person, but compared to Mo Yu, it was no more than a flickering firefly.

As for the Liu family he mentioned, Mo Yu held them in even less regard. No matter how strong they were, they only had a single Dou Ling expert in the family—on par with the Mo family.

Mo Yu had destroyed the Mo family without hesitation, even if he did borrow the strength of the Ye family. He certainly wasn't afraid of the Liu family.

Not to mention the Liu family or the Mo family, even a sect like the Yun Lan Sect or the Mu Lan Valley didn't inspire any awe in Mo Yu's heart.

"Heh, there's no need for you to know who I am, and as for your Liu family, don't bother trying to scare anyone with it." Mo Yu's voice was indifferent.

Hearing how little regard Mo Yu had for the Liu family, flames of anger flashed in Liu Xu's eyes.

The Liu family was, after all, a powerful force in the Mu Lan Empire, and their renowned weapon refining techniques were respected throughout the empire, earning even Dou Wang experts' favor. How could they tolerate being looked down upon like this?

But despite his anger, Liu Xu couldn't help but feel fear in the face of the strength Mo Yu had displayed. This young man was clearly younger than him, yet had easily defeated his strongest nine-star Dou Shi guard. His talent was terrifying, even comparable to that of the Little Beast King, the young master of the Mu Lan Valley.

"I admit I was wrong in this matter. I apologize, and I'm willing to offer compensation," Liu Xu said, suppressing his resentment and attempting to play nice.

His most powerful guard had been defeated, and Liu Xu had no choice but to back down. He secretly cursed himself for not bringing a Da Dou Shi guard along on this outing. However, even though the Liu family had considerable influence, it wasn't easy to command a Da Dou Shi, and this time he had sneaked out to have some fun, never expecting to encounter such a powerful opponent.

"Apology? Fine. But didn't you say you wanted to throw me off this flying magical beast? I have a habit of returning the favor. How about you jump off instead?"

Seeing the malicious intent in Liu Xu's eyes, Mo Yu sneered and pointed out the window toward the clouds and sky outside, his tone playful.

"You… don't push me too far!"

Liu Xu's eyes flashed with panic at Mo Yu's words, and he roared hoarsely.

Falling from the sky at this height, with his Dou Zhe strength, would be certain death. He wouldn't even leave a body behind. Mo Yu clearly had no intention of accepting his apology.

Though Liu Xu had planned to apologize and then take revenge later, it seemed Mo Yu had seen through his intentions and had no intention of letting him off.

Only now did he realize he had provoked a madman who wouldn't leave him any way out.

"Mo Yu, are you really going to…" Xue Mei hesitated. It wasn't that Liu Xu didn't deserve to die, but as the young master of the Liu family, killing him would strain relations between them, especially since they were on their way to the Liu family to break off an engagement.

Mo Yu waved her off, signaling that he knew what he was doing.

Seeing this, Xue Mei said no more. Although they hadn't known each other for long, she had come to understand that Mo Yu wasn't someone who lacked a sense of the bigger picture.

"So, are you going to jump yourself, or should I help you?" Mo Yu smiled coldly at Liu Xu.

Seeing no way out, Liu Xu gritted his teeth, and a finely crafted dagger suddenly flashed in his hand, drawn from his storage ring.

Mo Yu's eyes flickered with surprise at the sight of the dagger. As expected of a weapon refiner family like the Liu, this dagger was no worse in quality than the Dark Serpent Shadow Sword he had sold in Wu Tan City.

But while the weapon was exceptional, its wielder was far too weak. Just as the dagger stabbed toward him, Mo Yu lightly flicked his left hand, sending the dagger flying.

With the weapon knocked away, Mo Yu casually waved his right hand. It seemed like a simple gesture, but his hand moved like an eagle's claw, effortlessly grabbing hold of Liu Xu and lifting him off the ground.

Mo Yu grabbed Liu Xu and slowly walked toward the window.

Seeing Mo Yu's actions, Liu Xu's face turned deathly pale as terror took over. He could sense the threat of death looming closer, filling his heart with fear.

"Don't kill me! Don't kill me!"

His hands flailed wildly, as if he were drowning. Terror consumed Liu Xu's face, but Mo Yu's grip was firm, rendering him unable to move.

The Liu Clan guards standing nearby were equally shocked and horrified. If their fourth young master died, returning to the family would be a death sentence for them as well.

Just as they prepared to fight desperately to rescue Liu Xu, Mo Yu looked out the window, catching glimpses of the scenery below. A playful smile appeared on his lips—and without hesitation, he threw Liu Xu out of the window.

At the exact moment he released Liu Xu, a stream of dou qi surged from Mo Yu's palm. Under his control, the energy wrapped around Liu Xu's back, forming a thin layer of dou qi veil.

"No!"

Liu Xu screamed in panic as he felt his body lose weight, plummeting toward the ground. He finally realized what was happening and began shouting in desperation.

But it was too late. With a casual flick, Mo Yu hurled him out like a piece of garbage, the sound of the wind whistling in his ears as he vanished from sight.

"Fourth young master!"

The Liu Clan guards cried out in fear, powerless to do anything as Liu Xu was tossed from the flying beast.

They knew they should seek revenge, but Mo Yu's strength was overwhelming, far beyond their ability to oppose.

As the guards stared at Mo Yu with a mixture of fear and anger, the entire cabin shook slightly, only to stabilize a moment later.

At the same time, the voice of the beast tamer controlling the flying bird echoed calmly: "Esteemed passengers, we've arrived at Western Wasteland City."

Hearing this, Mo Yu smiled knowingly and turned to Qing Lin and the others. "Let's go. We've arrived in Western Wasteland City—it's time to disembark."

The group headed toward the exit, but Mo Yu suddenly stopped in his tracks. Turning back to the dazed Liu Clan guards, he said mockingly, "Your young master is still down there. Do you think there's a chance he might not be dead yet?"

After speaking, Mo Yu picked up Qing Lin, lightly tapped the edge of the giant bird's wing, and leapt down.

Once they reached the ground, Qing Lin happily bounced around. "I couldn't do this on the flying beast; it felt so unsafe!"

"Young master, what did you mean by what you said earlier? Is that scoundrel Liu Xu still alive?"

After a brief moment of playfulness, Qing Lin recalled Mo Yu's cryptic words to the guards and asked curiously.

Xue Mei and Lin Fei had also disembarked and joined them, looking just as curious.

"Honestly, I wanted to kill that guy for bullying Qing Lin," Mo Yu said with a helpless shrug. "But since he's a young master of the Liu Clan, I had to let him live. I'm not afraid of the Liu Clan, but since Xue Mei needs to annul her engagement with them, making things worse could complicate the situation."

With a resigned expression, Mo Yu continued, "So, I spared his life. I covered him with a dou qi veil right as I threw him off. Since the bird was only about a few dozen meters from the ground when I dropped him, and he's an eight-star Dou Zhe, he won't die from the fall. With a day's rest, he should be fine."

Hearing this, Xue Mei breathed a sigh of relief. She had been worried that if Mo Yu killed Liu Xu, it would make the annulment process even harder.

Impressed by Mo Yu's thoughtful actions, Xue Mei felt a sense of admiration for him—such decisiveness and carefulness were rare among young men of her generation.

"Hehe, even so, that Liu Xu must have been scared to death. Getting tossed off a flying beast? That's not something everyone gets to experience. Mo Yu, that was brilliant!"

Lin Fei gave Mo Yu a playful thumbs-up, giggling with delight. For someone like her, who had lived a sheltered life, being hit on by someone as unpleasant as Liu Xu was a new and infuriating experience.

Qing Lin gazed at Mo Yu with admiration, sensing that his anger had stemmed from her mistreatment.

Mo Yu shook his head with a soft smile, then walked away from the flying transport.

In truth, Mo Yu was extremely protective of those close to him. Whether it was Qing Lin, Xue Mei, or Lin Fei, they were all people he considered his own. Since Liu Xu had crossed the line, Mo Yu made sure to teach him a harsh lesson.

As they stepped out of the flying center, more people from the Mu Lan Empire appeared along the streets. Compared to the Jia Ma Empire, the people here were rougher in appearance, with most men dressed in fur coats, giving off an aura of ruggedness.

The women passing by had darker, bronze-toned skin that added to their charm. Unlike the reserved women from Jia Ma, these women wore tight-fitting leather outfits that barely covered their upper bodies, leaving their toned waists exposed. Their long, slender legs were wrapped in short fur skirts or shorts, and their swaying hips added a seductive flair to their movements.

Observing the vastly different customs of the Mu Lan Empire, Lin Fei and the others curiously took in their surroundings. Even Xue Mei, who had left her hometown at a young age, found the unfamiliar culture intriguing.

As the four continued down the street, they attracted many gazes—especially toward the three girls, whose stunning beauty drew plenty of fiery stares.

"Let's find an inn to rest for the day. Tomorrow, we'll visit the Liu Clan patriarch and settle Xue Mei's matter."

Noticing the increasing number of gazes, Mo Yu frowned slightly and spoke to the three girls behind him.

"Okay," they all replied obediently.

After turning a few corners, they stopped in front of an inn called "Welcome Inn". Without hesitation, the group entered the luxurious establishment.

The moment they stepped inside, they drew the attention of several patrons.

Mo Yu scanned the room, but when his gaze landed on an old man in the corner with an unkempt appearance, his expression changed sharply.

A rare seriousness overtook his usually calm demeanor, for he sensed a familiar aura coming from the old man...

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