While in Battle Through the Heavens, one can pre-appoint oneself as an emperor.

Chapter 43 Cloud Rhyme Reappears

"Young master, shall we return to Mo City now?"

"Okay, let's go back again."

At dawn, Chen Xiao returned to Mo City with Qing Lin, only to find that the inn where they had stayed had already opened its doors, standing out starkly against the backdrop of the closed doors of the buildings on both sides.

Chen Xiao reviewed his thoughts and realized that he didn't have any enemies in the Jia Ma Empire. Qing Lin had just activated the Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupil, and the news hadn't leaked yet, so it shouldn't attract any ill-intentioned people so quickly. That's why he stepped into the inn.

A quick glance revealed the male shopkeeper dozing off behind the counter.

Beside a small table in the lobby, a man in a black robe with a very familiar build was waiting quietly.

With his guard down, Chen Xiao patted the girl on the back.

"Qinglin, go upstairs and rest first."

The little girl glanced curiously at the man in black robes, then obediently nodded and went upstairs.

Chen Xiao slowly stepped forward, walked to the table of the man in black robes, pulled out a chair, and sat down.

"I had some business to attend to in the desert last night, and I apologize for keeping Sect Master Yun waiting."

"I thought the first thing you'd ask me when you saw me was, 'What brings you here?'"

Yun Yun gently lifted her black robe with her jade-like hand, revealing her beautiful face with a faint smile.

Chen Xiao smiled politely but did not answer.

In the past few days, when he was with a group of powerful figures, he had noticed that this Sect Master Yun paid a lot of attention to him.

That look in his eyes didn't convey romantic feelings; it was simply a kind of admiration, like Hai Bodong's appreciation for him.

At that time, Chen Xiao knew that if he wanted to join the Yunlan Sect, it would only be a matter of saying a word.

However, Yun Yun's return, and the fact that she waited a few extra days until Hai Bodong and Tengshan left before showing up, surprised Chen Xiao.

"I am not good with words, nor do I like beating around the bush. I have only come back this time to ask if you are willing to enter my Yunlan Sect for cultivation. I can guarantee that I will provide you with the best resources in the entire Jia Ma Empire."

Without beating around the bush, Yun Yun expresses her feelings directly.

Those in positions of authority should fulfill their duties.

As the sect leader of the Yunlan Sect, if one does not strive to cultivate a promising talent, it would be somewhat incompetent of one to fail in this role.

Although she knew that Chen Xiao had rejected even Hai Bodong, who was most compatible with him, he probably had no interest in the Yunlan Sect either.

Just as Yun Yun had predicted, Chen Xiao readily shook his head and declined.

"Thank you for your high regard, Sect Master Yun, but I have no intention of joining any faction in the Jia Ma Empire."

The Yunlan Sect was indeed a behemoth in the Jia Ma Empire.

Unfortunately, one is unaware of the radiation source even when surrounded by it.

A few years later, when Nalan Yanran goes to the Xiao family to annul the engagement, a whole host of troubles will follow.

Chen Xiao has no interest in being a peacemaker, nor does he have the habit of cleaning up other people's messes.

Therefore, compared to Yunlan Sect, Canaan Academy held a far greater position in his mind.

Yun Yun nodded slightly, her expression unchanged.

"As expected, since you already have a plan, then I will not force you. Your decision not to join the Yunlan Sect, the royal family, or even the Mittel family is actually a good thing for the overall structure of the Jia Ma Empire."

Chen Xiao glanced at this Sect Master Yun a few more times.

He didn't have much contact with Yunyun, and all his understanding of her came from his memories.

To be fair, although this Sect Master Yun was somewhat indecisive, he was still a decent person and not as bad as many people imagined.

"I suddenly remembered something, I wonder if Sect Leader Yun would be interested in hearing it."

Yun Yun, who was about to say goodbye, suppressed her thoughts and nodded slightly.

"you say."

"That's right. Some time ago, while I was training in Tagor, I met a mercenary who had fled from Yancheng in the Northeast. From him, I heard some rumors about the Mo family of Yancheng."

"According to the mercenary, the Mo family of Yancheng is now at the height of its power, relying on the prestige of the Yunlan Sect and the blessing of their ancestor, an alchemist. Especially in their stronghold of Yancheng, the Mo family is the only voice of their kind."

"Their elder is fond of using unorthodox transplant techniques. Now, transplanting limbs from magical beasts is no longer enough for him. He has set his sights on humans. The mercenary I met had a younger brother whose right arm was far stronger than that of an ordinary person. Even so, he had his arm amputated and died without a complete body."

"It is said that the Mo family's Grand Elder also holds the position of an outer sect steward of the Yunlan Sect, which can be considered a branch of the Yunlan Sect."

Seeing that Yun Yun's face was getting darker and darker, Chen Xiao stopped there and changed the subject.

He said, "Of course, I only heard about this secondhand, and I can only be sure of about 80% of it at most. Chen Xiao was too talkative today. Sect Master Yun, just listen to it and don't take it to heart."

The saying "treat people differently based on their status" applies here; Chen Xiao only dared to say so much when facing Yun Yun.

If it were Yunshan, Chen Xiao would guarantee not to say a single extra word.

In the original timeline, the eldest elder of the Mo family in Yancheng coveted Qinglin's eyes and forcibly abducted her. Although Xiao Yan rescued the little girl, the battle attracted the attention of the powerful figures from the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, and Qinglin was eventually taken away as well.

Now that the Azure Scale Serpent's Three-Flower Pupil has just been activated, although the Mo family of Yancheng has not yet discovered it and has not yet courted disaster, this does not prevent Chen Xiao from causing them some trouble.

In this way, it can be considered a precaution.

"I am aware of the Mo family of Yancheng, but whether what you have said is true still needs to be investigated to confirm. Since you have no intention of joining the Yunlan Sect, then I will take my leave."

Yun Yun suddenly stood up, solemnly uttered a sentence, and then quickly walked out of the inn, spreading her battle qi wings and heading northeast.

Clearly, this rather naive sect leader, Yun, would not tolerate anyone using the Yunlan Sect's name to commit evil. She was striving to be a qualified sect leader and to ensure the Yunlan Sect's enduring prosperity.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned in the end.

Chen Xiao stood at the door, gazing in the direction Yun Yun had left, smiled slightly, turned around and went upstairs back to his room.

If Yun Yun can eliminate the Mo family, he will naturally applaud.

Conversely, if the Mohists were to escape this calamity by sheer luck…

It's not a big problem.

...

Back in the room.

Chen Xiao cleared his mind of distractions and focused his consciousness into his brain.

I can't waste this opportunity. I just learned about a lot of ice-attribute spiritual items last night, so I should choose a suitable one to break through to the Dou Ling realm.

[Ice Spirit Jade, cannot be advanced.]

Frost Crystals cannot be advanced.

[The cold weather can be anticipated.]

...

[The chilling purple energy cannot be drawn in advance.]

...

【Ice Spirit Cold Spring: Can be advanced.】

[Follow-up to the advance payment:]

① Go to Blackrock City and kill Gut.

② Go to Blackrock City and make a deal with Gut.

Completing just one of them is sufficient.

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