Chapter 372: Heavenly Cold Qi and the Black Emperor City Auction
"Heavenly Cold Qi..."
Hearing what Liu Qing mentioned, Mo Yu was momentarily stunned, then a look of surprise flashed across his face.
He was no stranger to this "Heavenly Cold Qi"—he had even seen it with his own eyes before.
When the Fallen Heart Flame erupted in chaos, Han Feng gathered many strong individuals from the Black-Corner Region to raid the Inner Academy in search of the heavenly flame. To deal with the Fallen Heart Flame, Han Feng had specifically prepared two bottles of icy blue fog known as Heavenly Cold Qi.
According to Yao Lao, on the Dou Qi Continent, Heavenly Cold Qi was as rare as the heavenly flames themselves, found only in the deepest, coldest regions. Ordinary flames would extinguish when they got close to it, and only the powerful heavenly flames could resist its effects. Even then, the power of a heavenly flame would be diminished by its influence.
This was why Han Feng had been so confident that he could subdue the Fallen Heart Flame, relying on the might of the Heavenly Cold Qi.
Unfortunately for him, his well-planned strategy met with failure when he faced Xiao Yan.
Though Han Feng failed, this clearly demonstrated the power of Heavenly Cold Qi. Just two bottles of it were enough to suppress the Fallen Heart Flame to some extent. A complete manifestation of Heavenly Cold Qi could likely rival mid-tier heavenly flames in terms of power.
If Mo Yu could let the Ice Soul Silver Lightning devour a complete source of Heavenly Cold Qi, its breakthrough to the mature stage would be almost guaranteed.
Thinking of this, Mo Yu's face lit up with excitement. He immediately turned to Liu Qing and asked, "Are you certain about this?"
"Master, it's true. My Liu family is a major clan in Tianhuang City, and our family records state that several hundred years ago, there were sightings of 'Heavenly Cold Qi' in an ice glacier located hundreds of miles north of Tianhuang City. Many strong warriors tried to obtain it, but none ever returned—they disappeared without a trace. If you hadn't tasked Lord Xiao Li with collecting cold-related items recently, I might not have remembered this," Liu Qing replied.
Hearing this, Mo Yu nodded. He trusted Liu Qing's words.
Mo Yu was well aware of Liu Qing's background. His family was a notable clan from Central Continent (Zhongzhou). Though their strength wasn't considered top-tier in Central Continent, compared to factions like the Yunlan Sect or the Mulan Valley in the Northwest Continent, the Liu family was even stronger.
With the Liu family's records mentioning the Heavenly Cold Qi, Mo Yu had no reason to doubt it. However, he still planned to verify the information himself. After all, his next goal was to head to Central Continent anyway. If he could evolve the Ice Soul Silver Lightning to its mature stage, he would have a Dou Zun-level subordinate in his ranks.
At that point, even moving his headquarters to Central Continent would be feasible, and even powerful organizations like the Four-Way Pavilion would have to take him seriously.
As Mo Yu pondered this, Liu Qing continued, "Master, besides informing you about this, I also have another request. A few days ago, I received a letter from my family. My father is getting old and wishes to pass the position of clan leader to me ahead of time. I will need to resign from my position as Vice Hall Master of Black Wolf Hall and return to Central Continent."
"Oh, you're leaving too?" Mo Yu was taken aback, and a hint of regret crossed his face.
After the destruction of the Yunlan Sect and his return to the Black-Corner Region, Lin Xiuya had already submitted his resignation and likely arrived in Central Continent by now.
Now, Liu Qing was also leaving. It seemed that his old classmates from the Inner Academy were all going their separate ways.
But Mo Yu understood. Both Lin Xiuya and Liu Qing came from prominent families in Central Continent. It was unrealistic to expect them to stay in the Mo Clan forever. The fact that they had stayed so long was partly due to Mo Yu's influence and partly to gain experience.
Now that the Mo Clan was on the right track, and they had gained sufficient experience, it was time for them to return to their families.
Fortunately, the Mo Clan had grown strong, with many capable individuals filling its ranks. Even with Lin Xiuya and Liu Qing leaving, their positions could quickly be filled.
"Since that's the case, I wish you all the best on your journey, Liu Qing. May you achieve great things in the future," Mo Yu said with a nod. Then, with a light laugh, he added, "I'm sure we'll meet again soon."
"You're heading to Central Continent too, aren't you, Mo Yu?" Liu Qing asked, smiling, as he shifted to a more casual tone after leaving the Mo Clan.
"Yes, the Heavenly Cold Qi is crucial to me. I'll definitely visit Tianhuang City," Mo Yu confirmed.
Hearing this, Liu Qing's eyes flashed with a hint of mischief, and he smiled. "In that case, I'll host you as my guest when you arrive, Mo Yu."
Liu Qing had his own reasons for telling Mo Yu about the Heavenly Cold Qi. In the letter from his family, he had learned of the difficulties his clan was facing in competing with other families.
As the future leader of his clan, it was Liu Qing's responsibility to help. After thinking it through, he realized he could seek outside support, and his thoughts naturally turned to Mo Yu.
During his time with the Mo Clan, Liu Qing had witnessed Mo Yu's rise to power step by step and understood how terrifying his strength was. If Mo Yu visited Tianhuang City, given his character, he would surely not sit idly by if he saw the Liu family in trouble. That would solve the family's problems effortlessly.
Mo Yu, unaware of Liu Qing's thoughts, didn't mind the situation even if he knew.
After Liu Qing left, a servant arrived just as Mo Yu was sipping tea. "Master, the Black Emperor Sect has sent an invitation. The auction in Black Emperor City will be held in three days!"
"Oh…" Mo Yu paused, then took the black-gold invitation from the servant, a smile appearing on his lips as he murmured, "It's finally happening…"
Waving the servant away, Mo Yu placed the invitation into his storage ring. Just as he was preparing to head to Black Emperor City, two graceful figures—one in white and one in blue—entered the room.
"Little Fairy Doctor, Qing Lin, what brings you here?" Mo Yu asked with a slight raise of his eyebrows, smiling as he saw the two women walking together.
"Master, you haven't spent much time with me lately. I heard the Black Emperor Sect's auction is quite lively. Can you take me and Sister Little Fairy Doctor with you?" Qing Lin asked playfully as she clung to Mo Yu's arm, swaying it back and forth with a bright smile.
Although the Little Fairy Doctor didn't speak, her beautiful eyes were locked onto Mo Yu, making her intentions clear.
Seeing this, Mo Yu was momentarily stunned, then smiled and nodded.
Although Qing Lin's strength and status had risen greatly, she still wanted to remain by his side as his maid. Her feelings were clear to anyone who paid attention, and Mo Yu certainly wasn't oblivious.
Over the past few months, he had been either traveling or in closed-door cultivation, so he hadn't spent much time with Qing Lin.
As for the Little Fairy Doctor, Mo Yu was her only real friend in the world, so she relied on him emotionally.
With that in mind, Mo Yu decided that this auction would be a good opportunity to spend time with the two of them. Besides, given his current status in the Black-Corner Region, attending an auction posed no danger.
Seeing Mo Yu agree, both Qing Lin and the Little Fairy Doctor smiled warmly.
Since he was going with two beautiful companions, Mo Yu chose not to head directly to Black Emperor City. Instead, he leisurely accompanied them, enjoying food and sightseeing along the way.
While the Black-Corner Region was chaotic, it had its own unique charm compared to the Northwest Continent. With two beauties at his side, Mo Yu experienced a rare few days of carefree, peaceful living.
It wasn't until the third day that the three of them finally arrived at Black Emperor City.
The Black Emperor Sect had set the auction in the vast central square of the city, but even with such a large space, it seemed the sect had underestimated the popularity of the event.
When Mo Yu and his companions arrived at the auction venue, they were greeted by a seemingly endless sea of people. It left them speechless at how fanatical the crowd was.
Fortunately, the Black Emperor Sect had anticipated this situation and set up a special entrance for the powerful individuals of the Black-Corner Region. After some inquiries, Mo Yu and his group navigated through the crowd and reached this exclusive entrance.
The area around the entrance was heavily guarded by Black Emperor Sect soldiers. Their sharp weapons glinted ominously, keeping the crowds at bay.
From time to time, small groups of people were allowed to enter through the exclusive passage, and every time this happened, it drew whispers of awe from the surrounding crowd.
Only those with significant status or reputation in the Black-Corner Region were allowed to use this entrance, so ordinary folks marveled at the sight of these influential figures.
Each time one of these big shots appeared, the elders of the Black Emperor Sect would greet them with polite smiles and guide them inside.
Amid the gazes of the crowd, Mo Yu and his two companions slowly made their way toward the entrance.
As their figures approached, many eyes turned to look at them. For a moment, the crowd seemed to freeze in place, and then looks of astonishment spread across their faces.
The Little Fairy Doctor, dressed in white, with her snowy hair and ethereal beauty, captivated many onlookers. Qing Lin, in her elegant blue attire, also drew gazes with her graceful figure and unique allure.
But when the crowd shifted their attention to the young man beside them and saw his silver eyes, their mouths dropped open in shock.
"It's the leader of the Mo Clan!"
"Not just the Mo Clan leader, he's the top-ranked person on the Black-Corner Region's Black List, the true ruler of this land!"
"Yeah, this guy's a legend in the Black-Corner Region. It's a rare sight to see him in person!"
Mo Yu's distinctive silver eyes were well-known in the Black-Corner Region, and the onlookers quickly recognized him. The crowd buzzed with admiration.
Hearing the constant whispers of awe, Qing Lin and the Little Fairy Doctor both smiled softly as they stood on either side of Mo Yu.
It seemed that the admiration directed at Mo Yu pleased them more than receiving compliments themselves.
As the voices of admiration filled the air, the Black Emperor Sect elders guarding the entrance noticed the approaching trio.
When they saw the handsome young man with silver eyes, their expressions changed, and they exchanged quick glances. Immediately, they hurried over, their faces lighting up with respectful smiles.
After the fall of the Demon Flame Valley, the Black Emperor Sect had barely survived, and they were extremely relieved that they hadn't made an enemy of Mo Yu back then. Seeing him again now, they knew that this young man was the true ruler of the Black-Corner Region.
"Lord Mo Yu, we've been expecting you," said one of the Black Emperor Sect elders, dressed in a green robe, bowing respectfully with a smile.
Feeling the soft and fragrant presence of the women on either side of him, Mo Yu gave the elder a slight nod but said little in return.
The elder wasn't bothered by Mo Yu's aloof attitude. He didn't dare to feel any resentment, knowing that even their own sect master wouldn't dare say a word against Mo Yu.
"Please, Lord Mo Yu, this way," the elder said, stepping aside and making a welcoming gesture.
With another brief nod, Mo Yu led Qing Lin and the Little Fairy Doctor into the exclusive passage, disappearing from view.
As they vanished into the passage, the elder wiped the sweat from his forehead and sighed with relief. "Lord Mo Yu's aura is terrifying, and even the women with him are far from ordinary."
"Indeed, the Mo Clan is filled with powerful individuals. It seems the Black-Corner Region will soon be fully under Lord Mo Yu's control," another elder remarked in awe.
Inside the passage, the light was soft and soothing. After walking for several minutes, the trio finally emerged into a massive auction hall that resembled a colossal fortress.
Seeing the vast number of seats spread out before him, Mo Yu couldn't help but be slightly impressed. He clicked his tongue in admiration.
It was the largest auction venue he had ever seen. Compared to the ones hosted by the Mittel Family in the Jia Ma Empire, this was on an entirely different scale—like comparing a child to a giant.
The auction hall was already filled with people, and the collective hum of voices created a noisy atmosphere.
The Black Emperor Sect, knowing Mo Yu's status, had specially arranged for a high-ranking member to guide him and his companions through the hall. After weaving through a few corridors, they were finally led to the front rows, where the elite guests sat.
These front-row seats were like luxurious mini-rooms, offering privacy and comfort. Sitting there, the noise from the rest of the hall seemed to fade away, and the view of the auction stage was perfect.
After settling in, Mo Yu leaned back into the soft chair, his gaze sweeping over the other VIP seats.
There were already several people seated in these areas, and Mo Yu's arrival drew many curious glances.
But when they recognized him, even these influential figures in the Black-Corner Region fell silent.
They knew that this young rising ruler of the Black-Corner Region was not someone to be trifled with.
Noticing the tension in the air, Qing Lin giggled softly and whispered into Mo Yu's ear, "Master, it seems everyone here is afraid of you."
Mo Yu was momentarily startled, then shook his head with a bitter smile.
On the Dou Qi Continent, being strong often came with a certain loneliness.
Shortly after Mo Yu took his seat, a clear bell sound echoed through the auction hall, silencing the crowd.
As the bell's chime faded, a glowing ring of energy slowly rose from the center of the auction stage.
Watching the energy ring rise, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow and murmured softly, "The good stuff is finally about to appear."
(End of Chapter)
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