Chapter 519: Chapter 517: Returning to Yuan Manor, Qing Lin Poisoned
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Dou Sheng’s Right Arm?"
Seeing the jade-white skeletal arm handed over by Mo Yu, Xiao Yan was momentarily stunned. A trace of astonishment appeared in his eyes.
"Cousin Mo Yu, this..."
Xiao Yan had witnessed the power of the Dou Sheng’s skeleton before. Even though this was just an arm, its value was undoubtedly extraordinary. Xiao Yan quickly waved his hand and said, "This is too valuable. Cousin Mo Yu, there’s no need for such a grand gesture. In fact, the eighth-grade treasure pill I refined doesn’t even compare to the reward for saving my master. Truthfully, I still owe you a favor."
Hearing this, Mo Yu smiled faintly and placed the Dou Sheng’s right arm into Xiao Yan’s hand. He said, "No need to stand on ceremony between us. If my guess is correct, the Soul Infant Fruit is already in your possession, and Senior Yao will soon have a new body to be reborn, right?
If the energy contained in the Dou Sheng’s body weren’t too immense for Senior Yao to handle, I would have gladly offered the entire Dou Sheng’s skeleton as a vessel for his rebirth.
As it stands, consider this Dou Sheng’s right arm a gift to celebrate Senior Yao’s new life. You mustn’t refuse."
Hearing Mo Yu’s explanation, Xiao Yan hesitated.
Indeed, as Mo Yu mentioned, upon returning, Xiao Yan would begin crafting a body for Senior Yao, allowing him to escape the constraints of being a soul and regain life.
The Dou Sheng’s right arm would play a significant role in Senior Yao’s new body. While it wouldn’t enable Senior Yao to instantly reach the Dou Sheng level, it could bring him infinitely close to it.
After some contemplation, Xiao Yan looked at Mo Yu with an apologetic expression, then clasped his hands and said, "If that’s the case, thank you, Cousin Mo Yu."
Seeing Xiao Yan accept the gift, Mo Yu smiled and nodded.
With the Dou Sheng’s right arm, Senior Yao would likely reach the Half-Saint level after his rebirth.
At that point, the Falling Star Pavilion would have a Half-Saint as a guardian, further solidifying their alliance.
"Oh, and these three ribs as well. I’ll give them to you, Xiao Yan."
Determined to see things through to the end, Mo Yu thought for a moment. With terrifying lightning swirling around his hand, he grabbed three ribs inscribed with mysterious characters from the skeleton’s abdomen and snapped them off forcefully.
"Crack!"
The Dou Sheng’s skeleton was incredibly tough. However, with the support of the profound lightning, Mo Yu managed to break the three slender ribs after a short struggle.
When the ribs fell into his hand, they felt cool, like the finest jade. Glancing at them, Mo Yu noticed the ribs were covered in mysterious characters glowing faintly, as if alive, wriggling ever so slightly.
These inscriptions contained the technique for the Tian Class Dou Technique: Great Heaven Creation Palm.
Tian Class Dou Techniques held little value to Mo Yu. After snapping off the three ribs, he handed them to Xiao Yan and said, "Hidden within these ribs is a Tian Class Dou Technique. This is the true priceless treasure. Take good care of it, Xiao Yan."
"Cousin Mo Yu, this is far too precious. I can’t accept it," Xiao Yan said with a serious expression, shaking his head.
If the Dou Sheng’s right arm was a gift for Senior Yao, which Xiao Yan reluctantly accepted, this Tian Class Dou Technique was simply too much.
After all, across the entire continent, factions possessing Tian Class Dou Techniques were incredibly rare.
This level of favor was too overwhelming for Xiao Yan to accept.
"Haha, Xiao Yan, don’t get too caught up in these formalities. We’ve grown up together, and our bond is as strong as gold. Beyond that, facing the pressure from the Hall of Souls, we need to stand side by side and support each other.
This Tian Class Dou Technique won’t be of much use to me. Only you can unleash its full potential. If you refuse again, you’ll hurt my feelings," Mo Yu said, patting Xiao Yan’s shoulder.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan’s expression changed several times. Finally, he sighed and accepted the three ribs in his hands.
Indeed, as childhood friends who had grown up together, there was no need for formality between them.
However, Mo Yu’s kindness left Xiao Yan deeply moved...
"Alright, the Dou Sheng ruins exploration is over. It’s time for us to leave. This place is quite a distance from the Skeletal Mountain Range. When you leave, just head east, and you’ll exit the Beast Region."
As his words fell, the space beside Mo Yu distorted. A spatial crack quietly emerged.
After breaking through to the three-star Dou Zun level and with peak stage Flash Void Breaking Thunder, Mo Yu’s spatial manipulation was no less adept than that of Hei Qing, an eight-star Dou Zun of the Ancient Void Dragon clan. Hence, the return trip would no longer be as arduous.
"Let’s go."
Mo Yu waved at Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin behind him before stepping into the spatial crack. The two women followed closely behind.
Just as his figure was about to disappear into the spatial crack, Mo Yu turned back to look at Xiao Yan and smiled faintly.
"I hope the next time I hear news of the Falling Star Pavilion, Senior Yao will already be reborn..."
"Swoosh!"
As Mo Yu’s words fell, the spatial crack swiftly vanished with a soft sound.
Xiao Yan gripped the Dou Sheng’s right arm and the three ribs tightly in his hands, his gaze firm. "I will. I will bring my master back to life. And..."
Looking toward the spot where Mo Yu had disappeared, he murmured, "Thank you, Cousin Mo Yu..."
Western Region, Yuan Manor, Yuan City.
On the towering city walls of Yuan City, a man with a grim expression patrolled routinely. Behind him followed several dozen formidable guards.
"Report to Lord Xiao Li. All is calm around Yuan Manor, and no external enemies have been detected," a guard respectfully said as he approached the grim-faced man.
"Good. Keep vigilant. With the manor lord away, we must remain on high alert!" the man, Xiao Li, said in a deep voice. His wolf-like eyes scanned the surroundings, emanating an icy aura.
This person was, naturally, Xiao Li.
"Yes!"
Hearing Xiao Li’s words, the surrounding members of Yuan Manor, including some newly joined high-tier Dou Zong experts, responded respectfully.
Although Xiao Li currently only had the strength of a five-star Dou Zong, everyone in Yuan Manor knew that this man was not only the manor lord’s close relative and confidant but also had a ruthlessness that left people trembling in fear.
Over the past year, countless forces in the Western Region that openly or secretly resisted Yuan Manor were destroyed by Xiao Li and his Wolf Hall, their clans wiped out entirely.
As a result, even some Dou Zun elders in the manor treated Xiao Li with great courtesy.
Seeing the vigilant state of Yuan Manor, Xiao Li nodded with satisfaction.
After arriving in the Central Plains, Xiao Li had gained a preliminary understanding of the power of the Hall of Souls. He knew that this was an unimaginably vast force. Compared to it, the powers of the Northwestern Region were like ants to a towering tree.
Now that Yuan Manor had offended such a force, and with Mo Yu absent from the manor, Xiao Li, as the temporary leader appointed by Mo Yu before his departure, naturally bore the responsibility.
Xiao Li was determined to hold everything together until Mo Yu returned and hand over Yuan Manor intact.
In Xiao Li’s heart, he could not allow himself to disappoint this cousin who had treated him so well.
While he was lost in thought, Xiao Li’s brows suddenly furrowed. He raised his head to look at the sky, where the space began to ripple unnaturally, as if several powerful auras were erupting.
"Not good! Enemy invasion! Quickly activate the Nine Heavens Thunder Fiend Formation!"
As Mo Yu’s appointed temporary leader, Xiao Li was one of the few people in Yuan Manor authorized to activate the protective formation.
Sensing the enemy’s intrusion, Xiao Li’s expression changed drastically as he gave the order.
With his words, Yuan Manor instantly became chaotic. Every member’s expression turned tense, even the Dou Zun elders like Ma Chen and Bing Lao. They immediately flew out, their faces slightly solemn.
However, as the top force in the Western Region, Yuan Manor quickly calmed down after the initial panic. The crowd stood ready and vigilant, their gazes fixed on the sky.
Meanwhile, at the four corners of Yuan City, the dozens of elders controlling the formation hesitated for a moment upon receiving the command. Then they exchanged glances, formed seals with their hands, and poured their Dou Qi into the formation.
As the Dou Qi of dozens of Dou Zong experts flooded in, a thunderous barrier slowly appeared in the sky above Yuan City. The terrifying aura it emitted was enough to make even Dou Zun experts uneasy.
At that moment, the space in the sky slowly tore open, and several familiar figures stepped out. Leading them was none other than Mo Yu, who had returned to Yuan Manor.
When Mo Yu saw the entire Yuan City mobilized and standing guard as if facing a formidable enemy, he froze momentarily. Then, as if realizing something, a bitter smile appeared on his lips.
It was clear that he had been mistaken for an enemy.
As Mo Yu’s group appeared, Xiao Li’s face darkened, and he was about to order the formation to attack. However, upon spotting the familiar figure, he abruptly swallowed his words and exclaimed in joy, "Cousin Mo Yu, you’ve returned!"
With that, he leaped forward to meet Mo Yu.
Not far away, Ma Chen, Bing Lao, and the others sighed in relief and followed closely behind Xiao Li.
"It’s the Manor Lord!"
"The Manor Lord has returned!"
The members of Yuan Manor below were stunned for a moment before sheathing their weapons and easing their vigilance. When they looked at the young figure in the sky, they burst into cheers.
As the founder of Yuan Manor, Mo Yu was not only the backbone of the force but also its soul. His return brought unparalleled joy to everyone in the manor.
Seeing the reverence and admiration for Mo Yu from tens of thousands of people in Yuan Manor, Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin exchanged glances. Their beautiful eyes rested on the tall figure before them, their lips curling into faint smiles filled with deep affection.
Mo Yu truly lived up to being the man they had chosen.
"Brother Xiao Li, your vigilance is commendable. You almost attacked me." Mo Yu glanced at the Nine Heavens Thunder Fiend Formation and teased Xiao Li, who had rushed over.
Hearing this, Xiao Li’s face stiffened, and a rare trace of awkwardness appeared on his usually cold face. He coughed lightly, "Ahem, I thought it was an enemy invasion, so I acted with caution. I didn’t expect it to be you, Manor Lord."
"Haha, no harm done. You did well, Brother Xiao Li. When facing the Hall of Souls, such caution is necessary." Mo Yu smiled, not upset, and praised him instead.
Mo Yu did not need subordinates who only flattered him but rather capable and reliable individuals to guard his home. Xiao Li’s temperament was particularly suitable.
The three Xiao brothers were all extraordinary talents.
Xiao Li did not show much reaction to Mo Yu’s praise. He calmly nodded and said, "The Hall of Souls is indeed a formidable enemy. Since you entrusted me with the role of managing Yuan Manor, I won’t let you down."
Hearing this, Mo Yu nodded, his trust in Xiao Li evident.
After a brief conversation with Xiao Li and the Dou Zun elders Ma Chen and Bing Lao, Mo Yu waved to the Yuan Manor disciples below. Amid their reluctant gazes, he returned to the rear mountain of Yuan City.
In the rear mountain of Yuan Manor, Mo Yu and Qing Lin sat opposite each other, while Xiao Yixian stood by his side.
At this moment, Mo Yu placed a hand on Qing Lin’s jade-like arm. With a thought, a wisp of soul power flowed into her body.
Upon careful inspection, he discovered that Qing Lin’s body, even her blood, was laced with poisonous energy. This energy was cold and sinister, as though it intended to freeze the blood solid. It was extremely toxic.
"Little girl, why didn’t you tell me you were poisoned?" Mo Yu sighed as he looked at the obedient young woman before him.
"This is the Emperor Python Heart Eroding Poison from the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan. I was accidentally poisoned by one of their experts while in the Beast Region.
Although I managed to subdue that expert, this poison is one of the world’s most deadly toxins, said to be incurable. I didn’t want to delay your matters during the Dou Sheng ruins, so I didn’t mention it," Qing Lin said with a hint of grievance.
"There’s no such thing as an incurable poison in this world," Mo Yu chuckled as he gently stroked her head.
"Your Poison Thunder can resist many toxins, but it’s not enough to completely eliminate the poison. We’ll need other items to aid in the process."
Xiao Yixian, an expert in poison, spoke up. "The blood of an eighth-grade Magic Beast has a natural resistance to toxins. With it, we should be able to cleanse Qing Lin’s body entirely."
Mo Yu nodded thoughtfully and said, "In that case, there’s no time to waste. Let’s help Qing Lin detoxify now."
"Thank you, Young Master," Qing Lin whispered, her face flushed as she nodded shyly.
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