Chapter 249: Chapter 249: Subjugating the White Gang
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As Bai Cheng schemed in the shadows, Mo Yu gazed at the dawn outside his window after a night of hard work. The morning sun's faint red glow poured through, casting gentle light patterns on the floor, and a smile appeared at the corners of his mouth. He carefully put away the fruits of his labor and stood up to stretch. Despite staying up all night, he didn't feel the slightest bit tired; in fact, he felt fully invigorated.
"Click."
As Mo Yu paced back and forth, the door suddenly opened, and a pair of slender legs stepped inside. Startled by the sight of these smooth, long legs, Mo Yu's gaze traveled upward to find a beautiful, delicate face.
"Oh, it's Yu'er. What brings you here?" Mo Yu chuckled as he admired the graceful legs before him.
"Hmph, if I didn't come looking for you, would I have to wait until you finally remembered me?" Xiao Yu teased, stepping in with her long legs and positioning herself beside him.
"Oh...I was just a bit busy," Mo Yu laughed sheepishly, scratching his nose.
Now he finally understood why young couples in his previous life found it hard to resist close contact; it was especially tempting for him, given the drawbacks of his Heavenly Thunder Body. The sight of Xiao Yu's swaying legs inevitably stirred something within him. Even though she was already his fiancée, and it wouldn't be out of place to take things further, Mo Yu was determined not to become a slave to his Heavenly Thunder Body's impulses.
"By the way, I've got something for you." After placating Xiao Yu, Mo Yu's beast ring flashed, and a smooth, pure white jade bead appeared in his hand.
"What is this...?"
As Xiao Yu received the bead that felt like cold jade, a wave of cool energy swept through her body, making her sigh in contentment. "This is a Cold Jade Bead," Mo Yu explained with a smile, "It's highly effective at calming turbulent energies, especially fire toxins. You can carry it with you when you train at the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower."
"Suppressing fire toxins!" Xiao Yu's eyes lit up as she looked at Mo Yu in astonishment.
The Inner Academy students may enjoy the fast cultivation boost from training at the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, but they must also contend with the fire toxins it brings. This problem even kept the training enthusiasts from staying too long, for the fire toxins, if left unchecked, could make them walking firebombs over time.
If news of this Cold Jade Bead's fire-suppressing properties got out, it would surely cause a frenzy in the academy.
"Yes, don't forget I'm also a weapon refiner, so refining this was no big deal," Mo Yu said casually.
Xiao Yu's eyes sparkled with admiration as she looked at Mo Yu. She hadn't realized how formidable weapon refiners could be.
"Oh, by the way, do you have more of these beads? I have other members in Moon Spirit who could use them," Xiao Yu asked shyly.
"I have a few, but once I take over White Gang, send them there to buy one. They can mention your name, and I'll give them a twenty percent discount."
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After parting from Xiao Yu, Mo Yu headed straight for the White Gang territory in the Inner Academy.
At the White Gang stronghold, the members guarding the entrance noticed the silver-eyed young man approaching from afar. Their expressions shifted, and they hurriedly called out, "Mo Yu is here!"
Inside the main hall, the members grew tense, and at the head of the room, Bai Cheng's face darkened.
"Hmph, let him in," Bai Cheng sneered, "Today, I'll make him realize that the Inner Academy is no place for a newcomer like him to mess around!"
When Mo Yu entered the hall moments later, he spotted the serious expressions of the White Gang members and Bai Cheng's hostile gaze. With a smirk, Mo Yu casually seated himself, as if he already owned the place.
Bai Cheng's mouth twitched, and he forced a strained smile. "Mo Yu, to what do we owe the pleasure of your visit today?"
"Oh? It seems Senior Bai Cheng has a short memory. Did you forget our recent wager in the arena?" Mo Yu replied with a faint smile. "You swore in front of so many people that if you lost to me, you'd relinquish your position as leader of the White Gang. Does that ring any bells?"
Hearing this, Bai Cheng's expression darkened. Unable to deny it in front of so many witnesses, he responded grimly, "Now that you mention it, I recall the bet. But let's be practical—White Gang is something I built from scratch. Even if I step down, taking over the position isn't as easy as you think. How about this: I'll pay you 500 Fire Energy to buy back my leadership position. You'd still come out on top, don't you think?"
Mo Yu shook his head. "I'm quite interested in the leadership role, so I'll have to decline. Senior Bai Cheng should step aside gracefully."
Bai Cheng's face sank as he exchanged a quick glance with Bai Shan. Then he sneered, "Fine, I'll step down. But whether you can hold onto the position...that's another story!"
With that, Bai Cheng rose from his seat, motioning for Mo Yu to take it.
Unperturbed, Mo Yu stepped forward and sat down, his eyes scanning the White Gang members below. He leaned back, a faint, inscrutable smile playing on his lips.
Seeing Mo Yu in his former seat, Bai Cheng's face turned dark as he recalled his plan. A sly grin crept across his face. "Well, since you're now our leader, I have a request. I hope Leader Mo Yu will agree."
"Oh? And what would that be?" Mo Yu asked, noticing Bai Cheng's calculating expression.
"Since White Gang has a new leader, I no longer wish to stay here. Please permit me to leave the White Gang."
"Granted."
As the former leader, Mo Yu didn't plan on keeping Bai Cheng around, so he readily accepted his departure. Bai Cheng's eyes gleamed with satisfaction, and he glanced at Fu Ao and the others.
With Bai Cheng's silent cue, Fu Ao stepped forward. Remembering his painful defeat in the arena, he wore a solemn expression as he saluted Mo Yu, "Leader Mo Yu, I have a request as well."
"What is it?" Mo Yu asked, seeing Bai Cheng's plotting with a disdainful smile.
"Leader Mo Yu, I joined the Inner Academy the same year as Leader Bai Cheng, and we share a deep bond. Since he's leaving the White Gang, I'd like to follow him. Please allow it."
As soon as he finished, other White Gang members stood up one by one, asking to leave as well. The entire White Gang seemed on the brink of disbanding.
Mo Yu hesitated briefly, then gave Bai Cheng a cool smile.
Seeing Mo Yu's calm expression, Bai Cheng felt a nagging sense of unease, though he couldn't pinpoint why.
Looking over the members who had just announced their intent to leave, Mo Yu's gaze landed on Fu Ao. Shaking his head, he remarked, "Fu Ao, Fu Ao… Just a few days ago, I broke your trident in the arena. I had planned to compensate you with a new one, as any good leader should. But since you're leaving, I guess this Sea Shark Trident I crafted will have to gather dust."
As he spoke, Mo Yu's beast ring glowed blue, and a half-meter-long, deep blue trident shimmered into view.
The dark blue trident radiated a powerful water element aura, and at the tips, faint blue light pulsed with a mysterious glow, creating ripples in the air as if even the surrounding space was lightly tinted in blue.
The moment Fu Ao saw this Sea Shark Trident, a flash of intense desire crossed his eyes, and he couldn't help but swallow hard. The trident in Mo Yu's hand was of significantly higher quality than his previous weapon; if he could obtain it, his strength would surely advance by two levels.
Thus, at the sight of the Sea Shark Trident, a sliver of hesitation formed in Fu Ao's mind about leaving White Gang.
"Um... Boss Mo, if I stay in White Gang, would you bestow this Sea Shark Trident upon me?" Fu Ao asked respectfully, scratching his head.
After a moment's hesitation, the temptation of the Sea Shark Trident ultimately proved too great to resist. Missing this opportunity with Mo Yu meant he might never get such a high-quality weapon—not even from the academy itself.
This sudden change in attitude startled the surrounding White Gang members. Just yesterday, Fu Ao had been the most adamant about leaving White Gang with Bai Cheng. Yet, with a mere display from Mo Yu, he was the first to take the plunge and reconsider.
However, upon seeing the Sea Shark Trident in Mo Yu's hand, the others couldn't help but feel a pang of envy. With a weapon of such quality, many of them would gladly recognize him as their leader too.
As Fu Ao reversed his stance, Bai Cheng's face darkened, finally realizing the source of his bad feeling—he had completely unaware the fact that Mo Yu was a weapon refiner! And not just any refiner, but one with extraordinary skill.
A top-grade weapon was an irresistible temptation for Inner Academy students. If Mo Yu could truly offer a few of these, he might just sway the hearts of the White Gang members.
But seeing Mo Yu refrain from taking out any other weapons, Bai Cheng felt a momentary relief. He figured that crafting such weapons probably wasn't easy for Mo Yu. Losing Fu Ao wasn't a big deal—White Gang still had over thirty members loyal to him.
Yet before he could celebrate, Mo Yu gave a slight smile. The next moment, several cool, icy-white beads appeared on the table, exuding a refreshing aura.
"These are called Cold Jade Beads," Mo Yu said with a faint smile, casually twirling one between his fingers. "I forged them myself, and I'm sure most Inner Academy students will find them quite useful."
Upon hearing this, Bai Cheng's heart sank, and he narrowed his eyes at Mo Yu.
"Boss, what purpose do these Cold Jade Beads serve?"
Now that he had decided to follow Mo Yu, Fu Ao cast aside his previous loyalties, addressing Mo Yu with respect.
The other White Gang members were equally curious. If Mo Yu could create a weapon as remarkable as the Sea Shark Trident, who knew what else he was capable of?
Seeing that he had their full attention, Mo Yu didn't drag it out any further. "Each Cold Jade Bead can suppress fire toxins for up to one month."
"What!?"
A wave of shock rippled through the crowd.
Fire toxins were every Inner Academy student's nightmare. Anyone who trained in the Sky Flame Qi Tower grew addicted to the accelerated cultivation but dreaded the fire toxins that came with it. Even the most dedicated trainees dared not linger too long, wary of an excess buildup of toxins.
Now, hearing that Mo Yu's Cold Jade Beads could suppress fire toxins filled everyone with amazement and joy.
Seeing their excitement, Mo Yu seized the moment, saying, "Every member under my leadership will receive a Cold Jade Bead each month as a reward. So, are you sure you still want to leave White Gang?"
Hearing this, the White Gang members exchanged looks. Glancing at the Cold Jade Beads emanating that refreshing aura on the table, they couldn't resist the temptation and, one by one, bowed to Mo Yu. "Greetings, Boss! We do not wish to leave White Gang."
Most of them had only followed Bai Cheng for the benefits and protection he provided. With Mo Yu offering superior strength, talent, and benefits, why not switch leaders?
In the Inner Academy, every student was a talent from their respective hometowns. They formed groups out of necessity and self-interest rather than any deep-seated loyalty to the faction itself.
Now, with Mo Yu offering a brighter future, most of them accepted his leadership without hesitation.
Seeing the situation, Bai Cheng's expression twisted, and a surge of fury rose within him, filling him with the urge to spit blood.
He could never have predicted that a few Cold Jade Beads would so swiftly win Mo Yu the loyalty of White Gang's members.
"Junior Mo Yu, your methods are truly impressive, but I won't be staying to witness any more."
Realizing he had been thoroughly abandoned by White Gang and that Mo Yu had successfully gained their loyalty, Bai Cheng scoffed, turned, and strode out the door. Only one young man, who bore a strong resemblance to him, followed him. No other White Gang member joined them.
Watching Bai Cheng's lonely departure, Mo Yu chuckled coldly. It seemed that Bai Cheng's influence in White Gang was limited after all.
Turning back to the loyal, elite members, a wave of excitement surged through Mo Yu. He declared loudly, "Since you've chosen me as your leader, the name 'White Gang' will cease to exist. From now on, the Inner Academy will only know the Mo Gang!"
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