Chapter 301: Successful Subjugation
"It's you, Mo Yu!"
Upon seeing the black-robed figure reveal his true identity, Qi Shan immediately recognized the young man he had mocked and driven away from the Black Emperor Sect just days ago. He was shocked and exclaimed in surprise.
Back then, at the Black Emperor Sect's gathering, Qi Shan had sided with his friend, the Grand Elder of the Heaven Snake House, Bai Han, who had clashed with Mo Yu. Naturally, Qi Shan stood on Bai Han's side, and their confrontation with Mo Yu ended in enmity.
Qi Shan had not cared much about this, though. As a high-ranking six-star alchemist and a senior figure in the Black Emperor Sect, he felt confident that Mo Yu wouldn't dare seek revenge, even if Mo Yu was the renowned leader of Yuan Manor, which had been rising in fame.
But what Qi Shan hadn't expected was that Mo Yu had laid an ambush here at the Thousand Medicinal Hall, waiting for him. Could it be that this boy wanted revenge?
On the other side, upon hearing Mo Yu's name and seeing his mysterious silver eyes, Mistress Yao and the old white-haired man were also taken aback. Even they had heard of Yuan Manor and its leader, Mo Yu, who had recently gained immense fame across the Black-Corner Region by defeating the Black Alliance.
"The leader of Yuan Manor! I didn't expect such a young and handsome man to be the rising star of the Black-Corner Region. But why is he here? And why is he attacking Qi Shan?" Mistress Yao wondered aloud, her beautiful eyes shining with astonishment as she gazed at the revealed face of the black-robed man.
"I heard that just a few days ago, Yuan Manor's leader visited the Black Emperor Sect, but due to some disagreements, there seems to have been a falling out between the two. It looks like this Mo Yu came to the Thousand Medicinal Hall today specifically to deal with Qi Shan," the white-haired elder said, his brow furrowed in thought.
"What? Mo Yu is targeting Qi Shan? Qi Shan is the Black Emperor Sect's chief alchemist and holds a very high position within the sect. If something were to happen to him here, the Black Emperor Sect might blame us for it." Mistress Yao's delicate face showed signs of worry as she spoke cautiously.
Hearing this, the elder, known as Elder Yan, thought for a moment, then shook his head. "The leader of Yuan Manor is a figure who almost killed the renowned alchemist, Han Feng. If Mo Yu dares to act, he surely has a plan. We should refrain from interfering and observe for now. After all, the Thousand Medicinal Hall has stood in Black Emperor City for many years, and the Black Emperor Sect won't easily wipe us out. If things get worse, we can always align ourselves with Yuan Manor for protection. Mo Yu and Yuan Manor show immense potential. Joining forces with them might not be a bad move."
"Align with Yuan Manor?" Mistress Yao's beautiful face showed a moment of surprise as she glanced at Mo Yu, deep in thought.
"Mo Yu! What do you think you're doing? Do you intend to start a war between Yuan Manor and the Black Emperor Sect?"
Sensing the chilling intent in Mo Yu's gaze, Qi Shan hastily retreated a few steps, trying to sound bold but clearly wavering. Mo Yu was only at the Dou Wang (Battle King) level, yet his power could rival a Dou Zong (Battle Ancestor). Just as the rumors had suggested, Mo Yu was mysterious and terrifying. Qi Shan, despite being a six-star alchemist, only had the strength of a low-level Dou Huang (Battle Emperor). He wasn't even confident in defeating a regular Dou Huang, let alone a Dou Zong like Mo Yu.
Qi Shan could only rely on the reputation of the Black Emperor Sect to try and scare Mo Yu. In his mind, he was already plotting how to report this ambush to his sect leader, Mo Tianxing, and get the Black Emperor Sect, the Black Alliance, and even the Heaven Snake House to form an alliance and crush Yuan Manor, thus avenging himself.
Mo Yu's response was a cold laugh. His eyes gleamed as he replied, "Oh, the Black Emperor Sect? So what if you're from there? What difference does it make? If I kill you now, who would know it was me?" As he said this, Mo Yu turned to look at Mistress Yao and Elder Yan. Seeing their silent cooperation, he nodded approvingly.
Qi Shan was startled. Seeing that neither Mistress Yao nor Elder Yan planned to intervene, he cursed them silently. Then, turning back to Mo Yu, he forced a smile and said, "Ahem… Mo Yu, I admit I was wrong the other day. I'll apologize for that now. Didn't you come to me because you needed something? Just say the word. I'm willing to help. I'll even give you a free Dou Ling Pill! Let's forget about this and part ways peacefully. What do you say?"
Realizing that the name of the Black Emperor Sect wasn't scaring Mo Yu and that Mo Yu truly intended to kill him, Qi Shan grew panicked and begged for his life.
Seeing Qi Shan so fearful, Mistress Yao and Elder Yan exchanged glances. Qi Shan had always used his position to bully the Thousand Medicinal Hall, forcing them to endure his arrogant behavior. Watching him grovel before Mo Yu now was immensely satisfying.
Qi Shan was clearly someone who bullied the weak and feared the strong.
As the two looked on curiously to see how Mo Yu would handle the situation, Mo Yu's cold voice filled the room. "Qi Shan, are you begging for your life?"
"Hehe, Mo Yu, you must be joking. Who wouldn't want to live? Please, show mercy. I'll repay you generously in the future," Qi Shan said, forcing a smile as he bowed. Internally, though, he was seething with hatred, cursing Mo Yu and wishing to tear him apart.
Noticing the hidden malice in Qi Shan's eyes, Mo Yu smiled faintly and said, "If you want to live, how about you join Yuan Manor?"
"Sure, sure… Wait, what?" Qi Shan started to agree but quickly realized what Mo Yu had said. His face turned pale as he stammered, "Mo Yu, you must be joking! I'm the chief alchemist of the Black Emperor Sect! I can't just join another faction. Even if I agreed, my sect wouldn't allow it. For the sake of peace between our factions, why don't we discuss another condition?"
Mo Yu smiled knowingly and then turned to Mistress Yao, asking, "Mistress Yao, is there a private room or a secluded chamber on this floor I could use?"
Mistress Yao was momentarily startled but quickly pointed to the right. "There's an unused alchemy room over there. You're welcome to use it, Mo Yu."
"Thank you." Mo Yu smiled, then looked back at Qi Shan and coldly said, "Let's go, Qi Shan."
"M-Mo Yu, what are you planning to do?" Qi Shan asked nervously, feeling that something was very wrong.
"Humph! You'll see soon enough!" Mo Yu sneered as a surge of purple-gold energy burst from his body, creating a powerful and oppressive atmosphere that filled the entire second floor.
"Damned brat, I'll fight you to the death!" Sensing the overwhelming power radiating from Mo Yu, Qi Shan's face darkened. He summoned his fiery Dou Qi, creating a crimson tiger-shaped flame that surged to defend against the pressure.
"Pathetic!" Mo Yu sneered, and with a wave of his hand, a giant purple-gold energy hand formed above his head. It exuded a terrifying aura as it crashed through Qi Shan's flame defense like a blade slicing through paper.
"What?!" Qi Shan was horrified. His prized Tiger Flame had been destroyed in a single blow. Terrified, he turned to flee, but before he could take a step, the giant purple hand bound him tightly like chains, immobilizing him.
"Mo… Mo Yu, what are you doing?" Qi Shan's face turned red as he struggled against the crushing grip, staring at Mo Yu in fear.
"I told you, you'll see soon enough." Mo Yu, having subdued Qi Shan, wasted no time. He dragged him into the alchemy chamber, closing the door behind them.
Outside, Mistress Yao and Elder Yan exchanged confused and shocked glances.
"Yan Elder, what should we do now?" Mistress Yao asked anxiously. "Both of them are powerful—one is the leader of Yuan Manor, and the other is the Black Emperor Sect's chief alchemist. We can't afford to offend either side. Could this really be a disaster for the Thousand Medicinal Hall?"
Elder Yan's face was also tense. After a moment of thought, he shook his head and replied, "I don't think Mo Yu is unreasonable. Let's wait and see what happens. As alchemists and a neutral party in the Black-Corner Region, I doubt Mo Yu would make trouble for us."
Hearing this, Mistress Yao nodded but couldn't help feeling curious about what Mo Yu was planning.
After a tense half-hour, the door to the chamber finally creaked open. Mo Yu emerged first, and Mistress Yao and Elder Yan quickly approached him.
"Mo Yu, I'm glad you're alright, but Qi Shan is an important figure in the Black Emperor Sect. If something happens to him, the sect won't let it slide. You're in their territory now, and if you killed him—"
Before she could finish, Mo Yu cut her off with a casual wave. "Who said I killed Qi Shan?"
Both Mistress Yao and Elder Yan were startled. Mo Yu hadn't killed Qi Shan? Then what had he done? Just as they began to wonder, Qi Shan himself slowly stepped out of the room.
His face was calm, and he appeared unharmed. Seeing this, Mistress Yao and Elder Yan were stunned. They had assumed Mo Yu had killed Qi Shan, yet here he was, alive and well.
However, the next words out of Qi Shan's mouth left them both in disbelief.
"Greetings, Master," Qi Shan said, bowing deeply to Mo Yu.
"What?!" Mistress Yao and Elder Yan's eyes widened in shock. Qi Shan, the proud six-star alchemist, was calling Mo Yu "Master"?
Even Mistress Yao, who had always maintained a calm and composed demeanor, couldn't help but gape in surprise. Her delicate red lips parted in astonishment.
"Good. Now return to the Black Emperor Sect and wait for the right moment to join Yuan Manor," Mo Yu ordered, rubbing his forehead wearily.
Controlling a six-star alchemist with the Black Lotus Heart Flame was no easy task. If not for a secret technique he had used at the last moment, Mo Yu might have failed. Even now, he felt the strain on his soul. He would need to break through to the next level soon to avoid long-term damage.
Despite the difficulties, Mo Yu had accomplished his goal. Not only had he obtained the Dou Ling Pill and the Soul Element Beast Core from Qi Shan, but he had also subjugated a powerful six-star alchemist.
However, Mo Yu wasn't planning to have Qi Shan immediately join Yuan Manor. With the Black Alliance and the Heaven Snake House already as enemies, it wasn't wise to provoke the Black Emperor Sect. For now, Qi Shan would remain a hidden ally, waiting for the right time to act.
"Yes, Master," Qi Shan replied obediently, bowing once more before leaving.
Mistress Yao and Elder Yan exchanged stunned glances, their minds racing with questions. Had Qi Shan really sworn allegiance to Mo Yu?
Mo Yu, unfazed by their reaction, turned his attention to Mistress Yao and smiled. "Mistress Yao, I extend a sincere invitation for the Thousand Medicinal Hall to join Yuan Manor. What do you say?"
(End of Chapter)
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