Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 166: Lan Yingying and Mu Qing

"Junior Brother?"

Hearing this rather unique address, Mo Yu was momentarily stunned, and then, as if realizing something, a vein of frustration appeared on his forehead. It was clear that this voluptuous and alluring woman in the blue dress had misunderstood something because of the introduction letter.

However, since he was already here, Mo Yu decided to go along with it. Out of courtesy, he didn't rudely correct her immediately but instead narrowed his eyes slightly, politely and amiably studying the woman.

At first glance, the blue-dressed woman gave Mo Yu a familiar feeling, as her demeanor and physique reminded him of Yafei, only more enhanced. If Yafei was a fully matured woman, then the woman in the blue dress in front of him was an even more ripened version of her.

Beneath the tight blue palace dress was a voluptuous figure that many women would envy. Coupled with her beautiful face, fair skin, and the faint fragrance lingering in the air, as well as the slight glimpse of her cleavage visible with just a tilt of her head, it was enough to make any normal man's blood boil.

Even Mo Yu, usually calm and composed, felt a slight disturbance in his heart, a flicker of heat in his silver eyes, though he quickly suppressed it. Clearly, ever since breaking through to the first stage of the Heavenly Thunder Body, the drawbacks of this acquired physique had become more pronounced.

Nonetheless, Mo Yu's reaction still surprised the blue-dressed woman. Confident in her beauty, she was used to having countless suitors in Beast Wilderness City and throughout the entire Mulan Empire. Only some powerful old monsters could resist her charms, and among the younger generation, few men could withstand her allure. Yet, this young man had only been momentarily dazed before quickly regaining his composure, indicating that his willpower was far from ordinary.

A flash of surprise crossed her beautiful eyes, but then the blue-dressed woman took out the letter of introduction, smiling sweetly as she said, "Junior Brother, I've confirmed your identity. I'm Lan Yingying, the second disciple of our teacher. You can call me Second Senior Sister. Originally, our teacher had only two disciples, but now with you, there are three. By the way, I don't know your name yet, Junior Brother, and when did the teacher take you as a disciple?"

Hearing Lan Yingying's words, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow, confirming his suspicion. Although he didn't know exactly what was written in that introduction letter, it was clear that she had misunderstood something.

Shaking his head, Mo Yu pondered for a moment before replying, "I apologize, Miss Lan, but my name is Yu Mo. Old Bing and I are not master and disciple. I merely met him in a tavern in Xi Huang City a few months ago. After a conversation, he gave me this letter of introduction and suggested I come to Beast Wilderness City to try my luck."

"Oh? So, the teacher came to the Mulan Empire," Lan Yingying said, her expression momentarily blank before a hint of girlish resentment flashed in her eyes. "He came to the Mulan Empire and didn't even visit me."

After a slight pout of dissatisfaction, Lan Yingying quickly regained her graceful demeanor, smiling at Mo Yu as she said, "It seems I misunderstood. However, the teacher spoke very highly of you in his letter, even more so than he did of my senior brother and me. Although you're not yet officially his disciple, the fact that he gave you an introduction letter shows that there is some connection. It wouldn't be inappropriate for you to call me Senior Sister."

After thinking for a moment, Mo Yu slowly nodded and said, "Hello, Senior Sister Lan."

In his previous life, a seventh-grade weapon master wouldn't even have been qualified to carry his shoes, let alone be his teacher. However, the Dou Qi Continent was different. A seventh-grade weapon master was among the top in the weapon master community.

Therefore, a seventh-grade weapon master was no small backing. While Mo Yu wouldn't consider him as his teacher, he wasn't stubborn enough to reject goodwill either.

"Hehe, I've wanted a junior brother or sister for a long time, but the teacher's standards are so high that ordinary people don't catch his eye. Now, I'm no longer the youngest. Don't worry, Junior Brother Yu Mo, as long as you're in the Mulan Empire, I'll make sure no one bullies you."

Although Mo Yu hadn't acknowledged Old Bing as his teacher, Lan Yingying still regarded him as her junior brother. Her eyes also showed a trace of fondness.

A hint of helplessness flashed in Mo Yu's silver eyes as he chuckled, "Thank you for your kindness, Senior Sister Lan, but I'm here to be assessed for my weapon master rank."

Hearing this, Lan Yingying was stunned and then surprised, "Junior Brother, you look so young, yet you're already eligible to be assessed as a weapon master? The teacher really has taken on a talented disciple this time. You're so handsome, so the first-tier weapon master rank shouldn't be a problem for you. I happen to hold some position in the Beast Wilderness City Weapon Master's Branch, so let me take you in."

With that, Lan Yingying grabbed Mo Yu's hand and turned to lead him inside the building.

As her delicate, smooth hand touched his, a soft and slippery feeling immediately surged through Mo Yu's heart. At the same time, the flames within him grew stronger, though he quickly suppressed them again.

Entering the Weapon Master's Branch, a faint, refreshing coolness greeted them, bringing a sense of peace and relaxation.

Inside the hall, there weren't many people. Only a few were quietly attending to their tasks. Upon hearing footsteps, some of them looked up.

When they saw Lan Yingying, respectful expressions quickly appeared on their faces. However, when they noticed the young, handsome boy in plain clothes whose hand she was holding, their expressions changed from respect to confusion and shock.

Noticing these changes in their expressions, the sharp-minded Mo Yu glanced at the blue-dressed woman holding his hand. It was clear that this so-called Senior Sister held a high position in the Weapon Master's Branch.

At that moment, a woman in a light green dress hurriedly walked out from the back and quickly approached Mo Yu and Lan Yingying.

"President, hello."

The woman in the light green dress bowed respectfully to Lan Yingying, then looked up, glancing curiously at Mo Yu and their clasped hands.

"President?"

Mo Yu was startled to hear the woman's title. He hadn't expected that the alluring woman in the blue dress beside him was actually the president of the Weapon Master's Branch.

So much for holding "some position." She was the top leader! With such power, she must be a significant figure in the entire Mulan Empire, which explained her confidence in protecting him.

Seemingly unaware of Mo Yu's surprise, Lan Yingying slowly released his hand and smiled lightly, "Aili, this is my junior brother, Yu Mo. From now on, treat him with the same respect you show me. Understand?"

"Junior Brother?"

Although her confusion deepened, the woman named Aili didn't show it on her face. She respectfully greeted Mo Yu, "Hello, Mr. Yu Mo."

"Hello, just call me Yu Mo," Mo Yu replied. Before leaving Mulan Valley's territory, he decided to be cautious and temporarily use the alias "Yu Mo."

"Uh, alright." Aili was slightly surprised by how approachable the president's junior brother was, but she quickly composed herself. She was used to dealing with important figures regularly.

"How may I assist you?" she asked with a gentle smile.

"I'd like to be assessed for my weapon master rank. Is that possible now?"

"It is, but you seem not to have an official weapon master badge yet, so you'll have to start with the first-tier assessment," Aili replied with a smile.

Hearing this, Mo Yu was taken aback. This felt very similar to the Alchemist Guild. The Weapon Master's Branch really did copy everything they could.

"Can't I directly take the assessment for the rank I choose? And what's the highest rank your branch can assess?" Mo Yu continued to ask.

"Hehe, Junior Brother, you seem quite ambitious. Let me explain. The Beast Wilderness City Weapon Master's Branch can only assess up to the third-tier weapon master rank. After all, your Senior Sister here is only a fourth-tier weapon master. As for skipping the lower assessments, technically, that's not allowed, but since your Senior Sister is the branch president, I can bend the rules a bit. Tell me, what rank would you like to be assessed for? I'll make the arrangements."

Lan Yingying's eyes sparkled with interest as she gazed at the young man. In her mind, she assumed that Mo Yu was just trying to skip the hassle and directly aim for the second-tier weapon master rank.

A second-tier weapon master at such a young age—her teacher really had found a promising talent.

As for the third-tier rank and beyond, Lan Yingying hadn't even considered it. After all, achieving the third-tier required the strength of a Great Fighter, something not easily attained.

"So, the highest is the third-tier weapon master rank..." Mo Yu looked at her in surprise, realizing that this beautiful and alluring woman was actually a fourth-tier weapon master. No wonder Old Bing took her as a disciple.

However, with his current soul power at the fourth-tier level, Mo Yu could easily pass a fourth-tier weapon master assessment.

While he didn't know what the exact requirements for joining the Weapon Alliance were, it was clear that the higher the rank, the greater his chances.

After pondering for a moment, Mo Yu stroked his chin and said, "Then, please, Senior Sister, arrange for me to be assessed for the third-tier weapon master rank."

The fourth-tier would be too shocking, so considering his age, Mo Yu decided to aim for the third-tier weapon master rank.

"Alright, follow me," Lan Yingying said with a smile, turning to lead the way. But just as she did, a gasp of astonishment suddenly echoed through the hall.

"Did you just say... you want to be assessed for the third-tier weapon master rank, not the second-tier?" Lan Yingying turned her head, her red lips slightly parted, her beautiful eyes wide with shock as she stared at Mo Yu.

At such a young age, he wanted to take the third-tier weapon master assessment? Was this kid a monster who started training in the womb?

Had her teacher found a prodigy or just a braggart?

At this moment, Aili and many of the staff in the hall were also staring at Mo Yu in shock. Third-tier weapon masters were few and far between in this branch. Could this young man really achieve that?

"Yes, is there a problem?" Mo Yu nodded slightly, his expression calm.

"No... No problem," Lan Yingying replied, regaining her composure with an elegant smile, though the shock in her heart took a moment to subside. She took a deep look at Mo Yu, finding this mysterious junior brother more and more difficult to understand.

And for some reason, she had a nagging feeling that if the branch could assess higher than the third-tier, this boy might have aimed even higher.

Shaking her head to dismiss such unrealistic thoughts, she reminded herself that a fourth-tier weapon master at such a young age would be unheard of, even in the Zhongzhou Weapon Alliance headquarters.

After passing through a few corridors, Lan Yingying slowed her pace and finally stopped in front of a large door.

Outside the door, five burly men were fully armed, standing guard.

Mo Yu's silver eyes quickly scanned the men's chests, immediately noticing their strength. Four of them were one-star Fighters, while the leader was a five-star Fighter.

"Gaia, has the assessment started yet?" Lan Yingying asked.

"Not yet, Madam President," the man called Gaia replied respectfully. He then glanced at Mo Yu, a look of surprise crossing his face. With his strength, he couldn't discern anything about this young man.

"That's good. Junior Brother, let's go inside." Lan Yingying turned to Mo Yu with a light smile.

Hearing her address, the guards looked at Mo Yu in astonishment. As the president of the Beast Wilderness City Weapon Master's Branch, Lan Yingying's background was very mysterious. Who would have thought she now had a junior brother?

"Alright," Mo Yu replied with a smile, following Lan Yingying through the doors.

As they entered, the spacious hall was brightly lit, almost like daylight. The hall was crowded with people, their murmurs occasionally breaking into soft laughter.

Mo Yu scanned the chests of those gathered, quickly realizing that most of them were indeed weapon masters.

Only in a unique place like the Mulan Empire could such a gathering of normally rare weapon masters be found.

As Mo Yu was marveling at the scene, Lan Yingying's appearance immediately drew everyone's attention. As the president of the Beast Wilderness City Weapon Master's Branch and a natural beauty, Lan Yingying was well-known throughout the empire.

Mo Yu even noticed that many of the men present unconsciously swallowed when she appeared, their eyes burning with hidden desire.

"Yingying, the assessment is about to begin. Where did you go?" As the crowd's gazes focused on the woman in the blue dress, a male voice suddenly rang out.

Hearing the voice, Mo Yu turned his head to see a young man dressed in reddish-brown clothes standing behind them with a broad smile. The young man was quite handsome, but something about his bright smile seemed fake to Mo Yu.

A hint of disdain flashed across Lan Yingying's face as she turned back, linking her arm with Mo Yu's. Glancing at the young man, she said coolly, "Mu Qing, you're just the vice president. What I do is none of your concern. And I've told you before not to call me Yingying. Are you openly defying the president's orders?"

"This... That was my mistake," the young man, Mu Qing, replied awkwardly, nodding. His gaze casually swept over their linked arms, and a flash of coldness and anger briefly flickered in his eyes as he looked at Mo Yu.

"And who is this young man? He looks somewhat familiar..."

(End of Chapter)

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