Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 169: News About the Na Ling

"Apologize to you..."

Upon hearing Mo Yu's words, Mu Qing froze for a moment, then his face darkened. As the disciple of the Mulan Empire's top weapon master and the vice president of the Beast Desolate City Weapon Master Branch, the idea of apologizing to a mere boy, especially in front of the woman he admired, was nothing short of a disgrace.

"Hmph, Mu Qing, you agreed to the bet earlier. Now that my junior brother has successfully obtained the third-tier weapon master badge, are you going to go back on your word? If you do, you'll disgrace the entire Beast Desolate City Weapon Master Branch, and I'll personally report to Master Mu to have you removed from your position as vice president!"

Seeing Mu Qing's reluctance, a proud smile appeared on Lan Yingying's rosy, sensual lips. If she could use this opportunity to drive Mu Qing away, she would finally be rid of the annoying fly buzzing around her, bringing her much-needed peace.

As she thought of this, Lan Yingying's beautiful eyes glanced at the boy beside her once again. Even she hadn't expected this mysterious junior brother to truly become a third-tier weapon master, and with such ease.

Mu Qing's expression froze at Lan Yingying's words. He turned to look at Mo Yu, the anger in his eyes barely contained. He wished he could kill this boy on the spot, let alone apologize.

However, being kicked out of the Beast Desolate City Weapon Master Branch was something he was unwilling to accept. Taking a deep breath, Mu Qing forced a stiff smile onto his face and said, "Junior Brother Yu Mo, I was wrong earlier. I apologize to you. I'm sorry."

After speaking, the forced smile on Mu Qing's face collapsed, and his expression turned dark again as he left the assessment hall without looking back.

As she watched Mu Qing leave, a trace of disappointment flashed in Lan Yingying's eyes. It would have been perfect if she could have used this opportunity to drive Mu Qing away.

Mo Yu, on the other hand, remained calm after accepting Mu Qing's apology, showing no signs of smugness. However, recalling the malicious look in Mu Qing's eyes as he left, Mo Yu made up his mind to find the Na Ling as soon as possible and leave this place. If his identity were exposed, it could cause unnecessary trouble.

While Mo Yu was deep in thought, Lan Yingying waved to Old Wu, who quickly walked out of the hall. Moments later, he returned, carrying a set of exquisite purple robes on a jade tray.

"These are the special robes for a third-tier weapon master. The material used is of the highest quality and has been refined by the headquarters' weapon masters. Not only are they comfortable to wear, but they can also provide immunity to some Dou Qi attacks, offering protection comparable to that of third-tier armor, with impressive defensive capabilities."

Taking the jade tray, Lan Yingying seemed to recall something and proudly said, "Twenty years ago, the people from the Alchemist Association wanted us to provide them with the same kind of robes for alchemists. But those arrogant people looked down on us weapon masters, so the headquarters refused them without hesitation. I remember those alchemists were so furious they almost jumped out of their skin..."

Hearing this little-known story from the past, Mo Yu was taken aback. He hadn't expected there to be such a history between the Weapon Master Association and the Alchemist Association.

He accepted the purple robes, running his hand over the material. The soft texture felt like the delicate fur of a kitten, incredibly smooth.

As Mo Yu examined the robes, he took off his simple, coarse clothes and put on the new garment. He had been wearing plain clothes to conceal his identity, but now, with the weapon master robes, his identity would be better hidden. After all, in the Mulan Empire, the noble status of a weapon master was respected by everyone, and no one would casually provoke a weapon master.

Once he donned the tailored purple robes, Mo Yu's entire demeanor changed. With his silver eyes, he now exuded an aura of mystery and elegance. His originally handsome face, which he had deliberately disguised to appear more ordinary, now radiated a unique charm.

Seeing how Mo Yu's temperament had transformed after wearing the weapon master's robes, a strange look flashed in Lan Yingying's eyes.

"Alright, the assessment is over. Everyone, please disperse," Lan Yingying said, dismissing the crowd with a wave of her hand.

At this moment, the first-tier weapon master assessments had also concluded. Although a few had passed, their success was overshadowed by Mo Yu's remarkable achievement, and few people paid attention to them.

After waving off the remaining people in the hall, Lan Yingying turned to Mo Yu with a sweet smile and said, "Do you have time? If so, I think we should have a chat."

Mo Yu was momentarily surprised, then smiled and nodded. "Sure, I actually have something I'd like to ask Senior Sister Lan to help me with."

"Old Wu, please take the gentlemen who passed the assessment to receive their first-tier weapon master badges and robes. My junior brother and I have some matters to discuss, so we won't be joining you."

Lan Yingying smiled at the old man beside her, then led the way out of the hall.

Mo Yu calmly followed behind her.

"Junior Brother, please sit." In a tidy study, Lan Yingying warmly invited Mo Yu to sit.

"Thank you, Senior Sister Lan." Mo Yu nodded and took a seat casually.

As he settled in, a playful, seductive voice suddenly whispered in his ear, "Junior Brother, should I call you Mo Yu or Yu Mo?"

Mo Yu froze, his mind racing through countless thoughts in an instant. However, he remained calm and replied without changing his expression, "Senior Sister Lan, what do you mean? Who is Mo Yu?"

Seeing Mo Yu's feigned ignorance, Lan Yingying chuckled, shaking her head with a sly smile. "You're quite cautious and cunning, but don't worry. Even if you are Mo Yu, I won't do anything to you. Not only were you introduced by the teacher, but I don't care at all about the Mulan Valley's bounty."

"I'm sure you're curious about how I figured out your identity. You probably forgot that in the letter of introduction you gave me, the teacher mentioned your name."

Hearing Lan Yingying's explanation, Mo Yu was momentarily stunned, then realized his oversight and shook his head with a bitter smile.

He hadn't expected the letter of introduction to be the issue. That was indeed his mistake. If the president of the Beast Desolate City Weapon Master Branch had been on good terms with the Mulan Valley, his identity could have been exposed long ago.

Since Mo Yu hadn't read the letter's contents, he had overlooked this detail.

Reflecting on this, Mo Yu reminded himself to be more careful in the future and not make such mistakes again.

"Hehe, since Senior Sister Lan has discovered my identity, I won't hide it anymore. Yes, I am Mo Yu."

Since Lan Yingying hadn't exposed his identity publicly, it was clear she meant no harm, so Mo Yu decided to be forthright. Besides, he trusted that a disciple of Old Bing wouldn't harm him.

With that, Mo Yu gently wiped his face with his slender hand, revealing his original, strikingly handsome and somewhat eerie features.

In the form-fitting purple robe, Mo Yu looked like a perfectly sculpted statue, incredibly handsome. His silver eyes glimmered with a mysterious light in the sun, and the Yang energy from his Tiangang Thunder Body added a unique, captivating charm.

When Lan Yingying saw Mo Yu's true appearance, her eyes lit up, and a faint blush spread across her mature, alluring face, making her look like a shy girl.

"Hehe, I didn't expect you to be such a handsome young man. I wonder which lucky girl will catch your eye in the future," Lan Yingying teased, trying to hide her flustered feelings by taking a sip of tea.

She was surprised by how her heart fluttered when she saw Mo Yu's true face, a feeling she hadn't experienced in a long time.

Noticing Lan Yingying's odd behavior, Mo Yu paused, then realized something. The Tiangang Thunder Body was known to have a strong allure to the opposite sex, especially now that he had completed the first stage of its evolution...

Shaking off those thoughts, Mo Yu composed himself and respectfully said, "I apologize, Senior Sister Lan. I didn't mean to deceive you. I had to hide my identity because of the Mulan Valley's relentless pursuit. I hope you can understand."

Lan Yingying gradually calmed down, though her eyes still avoided Mo Yu's gaze. "Hehe, I understand your situation, Junior Brother. You don't need to apologize. The reason I asked you here, aside from confirming your identity, was to see if you might be interested in joining the Instrument Guild."

"Joining the Instrument Guild?" Mo Yu was taken aback, then smiled. His purpose in coming here was precisely to join the Instrument Guild.

"Of course, I'd be interested. But how do I join?"

Lan Yingying wasn't surprised by Mo Yu's response and smiled, "Normally, the Instrument Guild only accepts fourth-tier weapon masters. However, given your talent, I believe if I report this to the guild headquarters, joining shouldn't be a problem. But before that, I have some questions for you. Would you mind?"

"As long as it doesn't involve personal secrets, I don't mind." After a moment of thought, Mo Yu nodded.

"Alright, my first question is, where are you from, and which family do you belong to? That shouldn't be too personal, right?" Lan Yingying asked with a smile.

Mo Yu shook his head, "That's not too personal. I'm from the Xiao family in Wutan City, Jia Ma Empire."

"The Xiao family in the Jia Ma Empire?" Lan Yingying's curiosity only deepened. She had assumed that with Mo Yu's talent, he would hail from a powerful family in Zhongzhou or at least a strong force in the northwest continent. But to her surprise, he came from a seemingly insignificant family in a neighboring empire.

Seeing Mo Yu's sincere expression, Lan Yingying knew he wasn't lying. She sighed and set her confusion aside for now, continuing with her questions. "I have one more question. It's about that lightning fire you control. Mu Qing mentioned that a month ago, the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame was taken from the Mulan Valley's Lion-headed Elder and the Black Lizard Demon King. Is there a connection between your lightning fire and the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame?"

Mo Yu hesitated briefly before replying, "Yes, my lightning fire was formed by absorbing the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame. However, the details are a personal matter that I'd rather not discuss. I hope you understand."

Lan Yingying was stunned by Mo Yu's confirmation and exclaimed, "The Lion-headed Elder and the Black Lizard Demon King are both at the peak of the Dou Huang level, and yet you managed to take the flame from under their noses? That's incredible! And a lightning fire that can devour an otherworldly flame… If this secret were revealed, it would shock the entire continent."

"Sigh, never mind. This is too big a matter for me to pry into, and I won't speak of it to others," Lan Yingying said, now looking at Mo Yu as if he were some kind of demon.

She couldn't understand how such extraordinary things kept happening to this young man.

"Thank you, Senior Sister Lan," Mo Yu said with a soft smile.

Perhaps because Lan Yingying reminded him of Ya Fei, Mo Yu felt a sense of comfort around her.

Waving her jade hand dismissively, Lan Yingying sighed, "What is it you need, Junior Brother? Judging by your history, it must be something significant. But since you've called me 'Senior Sister' so many times, I'll do my best to help you."

"Thank you in advance, Senior Sister Lan." Mo Yu smiled slightly and said, "There's something I need. I wonder if you could help me find out if any weapon masters or the Instrument Guild might have it?"

"What is it?" Lan Yingying asked curiously.

"Na Ling."

"Na Ling?"

Hearing the name from Mo Yu's lips, Lan Yingying paused in surprise and said, "Junior Brother, Na Ling is an extremely rare and precious treasure. But with your current strength, why would you need such a thing?"

Mo Yu smiled and vaguely replied, "I do need it. I wonder if Senior Sister Lan can help me find it? I'm willing to pay a high price."

"A high price? Junior Brother, you should know that Na Ling's value can't be measured by money alone. Even if someone has it, they'd be unlikely to part with it," Lan Yingying said, shaking her head.

"Senior Sister, don't worry. If money isn't enough, I can offer weapon blueprints of equivalent value in exchange," Mo Yu said calmly.

He had many high-tier blueprints, some of which had never been seen on the Dou Qi continent.

"Weapon blueprints?" Lan Yingying was stunned by Mo Yu's offer. To trade for Na Ling, the blueprints would have to be at least fifth-tier, and even one might not be enough. Could the boy really have such treasures?

Seeing Mo Yu's determination, Lan Yingying frowned and said, "If you're truly set on obtaining Na Ling, there's someone I know in Zhongzhou who might have it."

"Zhongzhou?"

Mo Yu frowned. In his plans, it would still be some time before he traveled to Zhongzhou, so this meant the transaction might not happen soon.

However, Na Ling was crucial for the growth of his Shattering Void Thunder, so it was worth asking about, even if it might be needed later when he reached Zhongzhou.

"Who is this person, Senior Sister?" Mo Yu asked.

Lan Yingying's lips curled into a sly smile as she slowly said, "This person is somewhat connected to you. He's my senior brother."

(End of Chapter)

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