Chapter 248: Helping to Find Family, Bai Cheng's Scheme
At the entrance of the cultivation room, a small girl dressed in a white gown suddenly appeared.
The girl leaned casually against the wall, arms crossed, glancing sideways at everyone in the resting area. Although she appeared harmless, there was a faint trace of menace in her eyes, causing those who met her gaze to feel a chill down their spines.
"It's Senior Sister Zi Yan."
When the white-dressed girl appeared, many of the geniuses on the sixth floor, who were on the Strong Ranking, immediately changed their expressions. It was as if a mouse had seen a cat; they felt a deep sense of fear rising from within.
Zi Yan glanced at them, then slowly walked into the area. As she approached, the surrounding crowd quickly backed away, afraid of inadvertently angering this "monster."
At this moment, Han Yue also walked out and stood beside Mo Yu. Seeing Zi Yan heading towards them, she felt a bit uneasy. Even she couldn't help but feel fear towards this terrifying brute strength queen of the academy.
"Hey, what's your name?"
The white-dressed girl stopped beside Mo Yu, circling him twice as she examined him with her big, bright eyes. Then, in a childish voice, she asked, "What's your name?"
As the little girl approached, Mo Yu began to observe her as well.
The girl appeared to be about twelve or thirteen years old, with light purple hair cascading down to her waist. Her cheeks were incredibly fair, as if carved from jade, and her big, dark eyes blinked at Mo Yu, seeming to have a magical charm.
"So this is the young Taixu Ancient Dragon. I didn't expect to meet her so soon…" Mo Yu murmured to himself as he immediately recognized her.
After all, she was the daughter of Dragon Emperor Zhu Kun, one of the most powerful second-generation beings on the Dou Qi continent.
"Hello, little sister, my name is Mo Yu. I'm a new student in the Inner Academy."
"New student… Mo Yu… Are you one of my kin?" The girl's dark eyes stared at Mo Yu, her childish voice carrying a hint of urgency.
"Uh…" Mo Yu was taken aback by her question. He hadn't expected Zi Yan to ask something like that.
Mo Yu knew a bit about Zi Yan's background. The process of how she came to Jia Nan Academy was quite interesting.
According to the original story, when Dragon Emperor Zhu Kun was trapped in the Dou Emperor's mansion, Zi Yan was still in the form of a dragon egg. After a long period, she finally hatched.
However, due to her young age, Zi Yan accidentally ate an herb called the Shapeshifting Grass, which not only transformed her beastly form into that of a little girl but also greatly weakened her power.
In a chance encounter, Jia Nan Academy's Grand Elder Su Qian found the transformed Zi Yan and, feeling pity for the lost little girl, took her in and settled her in the Inner Academy.
Although Zi Yan was still in her juvenile form, her true identity as a Taixu Ancient Dragon made her incredibly powerful in the Inner Academy, earning her the nickname "Brute Force Queen" among the students.
However, Mo Yu knew that deep down, Zi Yan was a lonely soul longing for family. When she first hatched, not knowing what kind of beast she was, she wandered the mountains by instinct, almost becoming prey for other beasts.
After arriving at the Inner Academy, she desperately consumed various natural treasures to grow stronger, all in an effort to discover her origins and find her family.
Mo Yu hadn't expected that Zi Yan might think he was one of her kin. Was it perhaps because of the aura of the purple fire?
As a descendant of the ancient beast family, the Absolute Earth Lion Tribe, there might be some overlapping aura with the Taixu Ancient Dragon Tribe, leading Zi Yan to suspect a connection.
Thinking of this, Mo Yu shook his head helplessly and smiled gently. "Little sister, you're mistaken. I'm not one of your kin."
"Really…" The little girl suddenly lowered her head, her small, white teeth biting her lip. Her big, dark eyes seemed to well up with tears, and her voice became so soft that only Mo Yu could hear it.
"Ever since I became aware of myself, I've never seen my family or my kin. Today, I felt a familiar aura from you, so I thought…"
Mo Yu was momentarily stunned, and seeing Zi Yan's pitiful appearance made him feel a pang of sadness. He patted her soft purple hair and said, "Although I'm not one of your kin, perhaps I can help you find your family."
"Really?" The girl's face lit up with a joyful smile as she stared intently at Mo Yu.
"Of course." Mo Yu nodded, smiling. "Since I have a familiar aura to you, perhaps I've met someone from your family before."
At this moment, Zi Yan's heart was undoubtedly pure and innocent. Hearing Mo Yu's words, her big, dark eyes immediately brightened, and she nodded eagerly. "Yes, yes, I believe in you, big brother."
Mo Yu chuckled and asked deliberately, "Little sister, I still don't know your name."
"My name is Zi Yan. The Grand Elder gave it to me. But those guys in the Inner Academy are so scared of me that they secretly call me 'Brute Force Queen.' Hmph, they think I don't know."
The little girl wrinkled her nose and waved her small fists in front of her. Instantly, a terrifying, sharp sound filled the air, scaring the surrounding students into retreating a few steps.
Seeing this, Mo Yu couldn't help but tense up, immediately scolding her with a glare. "You little rascal, are you trying to kill me?"
Even though she was in her juvenile form, a punch from a Taixu Ancient Dragon was no joke. Not even Mo Yu could withstand it at this point.
Zi Yan quickly covered her mouth with her hand, stuck out her tongue playfully, and hurriedly bowed to Mo Yu. Right now, Mo Yu was her only hope of finding her parents, so she couldn't afford to offend him.
"By the way, Brother Mo Yu, are you here to use the cultivation room?" Zi Yan asked, trying to change the subject when she saw that Mo Yu was a little upset.
"Yes."
"Then you should use my cultivation room from now on. It's number one, and it's much faster than the others." Zi Yan's childish voice had a hint of flattery.
Upon hearing this, the surrounding students were utterly shocked, their jaws dropping. They looked at Mo Yu with eyes filled with envy and astonishment.
Even Han Yue was stunned as she watched Zi Yan call Mo Yu "big brother." This was the Brute Force Queen, feared and dreaded by the students of the Inner Academy. When did she become so well-behaved?
Mo Yu stroked his chin, then nodded. "Well, in that case, I'll take you up on your offer and see how fast the number one cultivation room is."
Hearing Mo Yu's agreement, Zi Yan's face lit up with a smile, and she whispered, "Brother Mo Yu, don't forget your promise to me."
"Don't worry, I won't forget." Mo Yu smiled and nodded.
If it weren't inconvenient at the moment, Mo Yu would have told her about her lineage as a Taixu Ancient Dragon. As for finding her kin, that would require at least the strength of a Dou Zun.
"Thank you, Brother Mo Yu." With Mo Yu's promise, Zi Yan felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her heart. She flashed a sweet, innocent smile.
"Brother Mo Yu, you go ahead. I'm getting a bit hungry, so I'll go find something to eat." With that, Zi Yan quickly made her way to the door.
Watching Zi Yan slip away, Mo Yu shook his head with a wry smile. If nothing else, that little girl was probably off to devour some more rare treasures.
The Taixu Ancient Dragon naturally possessed the power of space, allowing them to traverse through it. Zi Yan was born with a special sense for the treasures of heaven and earth, which led her to steal and eat many of the academy's valuable items.
However, Mo Yu was also curious: what connection could there be between the Taixu Ancient Dragon Tribe and the Absolute Earth Lion Tribe?
After pondering for a while without any clear answer, Mo Yu decided to set aside those thoughts. It wasn't the time to delve into such distant matters.
While Mo Yu was deep in thought, the students on the sixth floor were also looking at him with complex expressions. Being favored by the Brute Force Queen meant he could practically walk sideways in the Inner Academy.
Even though they didn't know Mo Yu well, they all mentally noted him as someone not to be provoked.
Noticing the attention from the surrounding students, Mo Yu frowned slightly, feeling uncomfortable. After bidding farewell to Han Yue, he quickly left the Skyflame Qi Refining Tower.
He returned directly to the small pavilion. Upon entering, he found Xiao Yan and Xun Er already waiting for him.
"Mo Yu, Cousin, you're back. How was your experience in the Skyflame Qi Refining Tower? We've already collected the crafting materials you needed."
Seeing that Mo Yu's aura seemed much stronger than the day before, Xiao Yan was surprised. He smiled and handed a light red storage ring to Mo Yu.
Taking the ring from Xiao Yan, Mo Yu smiled and thanked him. He swept the ring with his soul force and, seeing it filled with crafting materials, a smile appeared on his face.
After chatting briefly with Xiao Yan and Xun Er, Mo Yu went to his room and took out the light red storage ring, preparing in secret for his upcoming takeover of Bai Cheng's group...
In a brightly lit room, the atmosphere was tense, with a hint of conflict in the air. The room was filled with about a dozen people, either sitting or standing, all of them looking somewhat angry.
"Boss, that Mo Yu is too arrogant, thinking he can replace you. Don't worry, we'll never agree to that." One man couldn't hold back and slammed his palm on the table, shouting angrily.
"Yeah, Boss, the Bai Gang was built by your hard work. We won't recognize anyone but you!" As soon as the first man spoke, the others quickly voiced their agreement.
In the leader's seat, a man leaned back in his chair with a dark expression. This was none other than Bai Cheng.
Bai Cheng ignored the outbursts around him, his gaze focused on a figure to his left. This person's face was mostly covered in bandages, but from the visible part, one could recognize him as Fu Ao, the one who had been heavily injured by Mo Yu during the match.
"Fu Ao, did you find out what Mo Yu has been up to today?"
At his question, the room immediately quieted down, and everyone turned their attention to Fu Ao.
"I did. Mo Yu spent the entire day training in the Skyflame Qi Refining Tower, specifically in room 34 on the sixth floor."
Upon hearing this, Bai Cheng's face twitched slightly. The thought of Mo Yu occupying his cultivation room stoked his anger.
Despite his fury, Bai Cheng couldn't help but be surprised by Mo Yu's actions. The fire toxins in the Skyflame Qi Refining Tower weren't something an ordinary person could handle. For a newcomer like Mo Yu to train on the sixth floor on his first visit to the tower, he must indeed be a prodigy.
The other members of the Bai Gang were also astonished by this news, increasing their wariness toward Mo Yu.
"Not only that, but I also heard something else about Mo Yu," Fu Ao said cautiously, seeing everyone's varied reactions.
"Oh? What's that?" Bai Cheng asked with a frown.
Fu Ao rubbed his still sore shoulder and said in a low voice, "According to the students on the sixth floor, Mo Yu seems to have an unusual relationship with the Brute Force Queen."
"Crash!"
As soon as Fu Ao said this, the teacup in Bai Cheng's hand fell to the ground. Ignoring the hot tea on his hand, Bai Cheng urgently asked, "Is that true?"
"Yes, many people on the sixth floor witnessed it."
Hearing this, Bai Cheng's face darkened. The Brute Force Queen, Zi Yan, was ranked number one on the Strong Ranking. She was not only incredibly powerful but also had a very strange temperament. No one in the Inner Academy dared to provoke her.
If Mo Yu had Zi Yan as his backing, not only would it be impossible to take over the Bai Gang, but Mo Yu could practically rule the Inner Academy.
The other members of the Bai Gang had also realized this, and their fierce expressions quickly turned sullen.
Zi Yan's terrifying reputation had been built on the countless painful lessons learned by the academy's students.
As everyone fell silent, a young man who bore a striking resemblance to Bai Cheng suddenly spoke up, "Cousin, I have an idea that might solve this problem."
This caught everyone's attention. Bai Cheng turned his head towards the youth, who was sitting coldly to the side—Bai Shan.
"What's your idea, Bai Shan?"
Bai Shan saw Bai Cheng's gaze and smiled coldly. "Cousin, since Mo Yu has the Brute Force Queen as his backing, we can't confront him directly. Instead, we should adopt a strategy of retreating to advance, using a 'Golden Cicada Sheds Its Shell' tactic."
"Oh? What do you mean by that?"
Bai Shan's cold smile grew wider. "If Mo Yu wants the leadership of the Bai Gang so badly, then why not give it to him?"
Seeing Bai Cheng's displeased expression, Bai Shan quickly explained, "After giving Mo Yu the leadership, Cousin, you could arrange for the Bai Gang members to leave one by one and then form a new group. That way, no one can accuse you of going back on your word, and Mo Yu would be left with an empty title. Even if the Brute Force Queen causes trouble, the academy elders wouldn't allow her to break the Inner Academy's rules."
As Bai Shan elaborated on his plan, Bai Cheng's eyes lit up, and a cold smile appeared on his lips.
"In that case, I'll wait for Mo Yu to come knocking. Hmph, he wants the Bai Gang? I'll give him a useless title to play with!"
(End of Chapter)
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