"It's been a long time since I've seen such a beautiful sunset. It's a pity that although the sunset is infinitely beautiful, it's already approaching dusk, just like the Mo family right now." After the gray sparrow in Mo Mo's hand flew away, Wei Zhuang finally spoke.
Mo Mo didn't even turn his head, continuing to admire the distant scenery, saying, "Actually, the sunset is beautiful every day, it's just that your mood is different, so the sunset you see is different. Moreover, after the sunset comes the night that nurtures all things, with stars twinkling in the night sky and the bright moon shining. Isn't that a beautiful sight? Besides, the sun can only rise again after sunset. Moreover, the Mohist school, as one of the Hundred Schools of Thought, is not so easy to perish."
"Oh? Does the Immortal Master believe that the Mohist school can withstand the Qin's iron cavalry?" Wei Zhuang was somewhat surprised upon hearing Mo Mo's assessment.
Faced with Wei Zhuang's doubts, Mo Mo replied calmly, "I don't know if the Mo family can resist the Qin cavalry, but I do know that this time, the Mo family will not perish."
"Could it be that the Immortal Master is questioning the strength of our Quicksand?" Chi Lian could tell that she was somewhat angry.
"I'm not questioning your strength, but you've underestimated the strength of the Mo family. Don't forget, the Mo family is a major family, not some small force." Finally, Mo Mo turned around and smiled at Chi Lian.
Looking at Mo Mo's smiling face, Chi Lian felt a strange anger in her heart. She smiled and said, "It seems that the Immortal Master still doesn't think much of our Quicksand! How about we make a bet? Whoever loses has to grant the other one a request, any request."
"I didn't expect someone to actually offer themselves up. Well then, I won't stand on ceremony and accept it." Looking at the smiling Chi Lian, Mo Mo couldn't help but feel secretly pleased. So there really are little lambs coming to my door!
Fearing that Chi Lian might change her mind, Mo Mo quickly asked, "Hong Lian, how would you like to wager?"
Upon hearing the name "Red Lotus," a strange emotion flashed in Chi Lian's eyes, but she quickly suppressed it. Then, swaying her fiery figure, she approached Mo Mo and said, "If Liu Sha breaches the Mechanized City within three days and captures three or more leaders of the Mo family alive, I win. Otherwise, you win. What do you think?"
Looking at Chi Lian, whose breath was fragrant and close at hand, Mo Mo smiled slightly and kissed her delicate red lips with lightning speed. Before the Chi Lian snake on Chi Lian's body could kiss her, he quickly left and took two steps back. Then he laughed and said, "You are mine now, Hong Lian."
A flash of anger crossed Chi Lian's eyes, but she smiled seductively and said, "That's not necessarily true. Perhaps, in three days, you will become my male servant."
"Then I'll wait and see." After saying that, Mo Mo smiled and stepped away through the void.
Only after Mo Mo's figure had completely disappeared did Chi Lian walk up to Wei Zhuang and ask, "Zhuang, will he keep his promise?"
Wei Zhuang gazed at the distant sky, now tinged with the glow of sunset, and remained silent for a long time. Just as Chi Lian was about to speak again, Wei Zhuang said calmly, "As a strong person, he will definitely keep his promise."
Upon hearing Wei Zhuang's answer, a smile clearly appeared on Chi Lian's face. Chi Lian thought to herself, "This person is so strong. Once he joins Quicksand, my dream will soon be realized."
However, Chi Lian didn't see the hint of regret that flashed in Wei Zhuang's eyes. In fact, there was something else Wei Zhuang didn't tell Chi Lian: although strong people value their promises, they generally don't make promises lightly. Once they do, it means they can fulfill the promise. Naturally, strong people won't easily try things they're not sure they can do.
Wei Zhuang glanced at the somewhat delighted Chi Lian out of the corner of his eye, but ultimately didn't say the second half of his sentence, quietly watching the last rays of the setting sun be swallowed by darkness.
“Honglian, Honglian, he is a trustworthy person. Perhaps it would be a good thing for you to follow him. Moreover, as long as you follow him, the strength of our Quicksand will increase greatly. I'm afraid it won't be long before we accumulate enough strength, and when the time is right, we can restore our kingdom in one fell swoop.”
After the last rays of sunlight completely disappeared from the horizon, Wei Zhuang finally turned around and walked down the mountain.
When Mo Mo returned to the cabin in the woods with his prey, the sky was still faintly blue, and night had already fallen. He glanced at the three women sitting in the central hall drinking tea, greeted them, and then carried the prepared game into the kitchen.
Mo Mo brought back only a few wild game items: two pheasants and a two-pound crucian carp. He started a fire, put water in a pot to preheat it, then went to the vegetable garden to pick some scallions, dug up a handful of ginger, and gathered a handful of fresh vegetables before returning to the kitchen. Half an hour later, an enticing aroma wafted from the kitchen.
At this moment, Duanmu Rong and Gao Yue were surprised to find that Mo Mo was actually cooking instead of fiddling with other things. What was even more unbelievable to them was that Yue Shen, who was a concubine, was sitting with them calmly drinking tea, without showing any intention of helping.
However, they were soon drawn to the alluring fragrance; they had never smelled such a refreshing scent before.
Gao Yue sniffed her small, cute nose, and, holding Duanmu Rong's hand, asked with some confusion, "Sister Rong, this smells so good! I didn't expect that not only are you so skilled in martial arts, but you're also such a good cook. And those Confucian scholars said that a gentleman should stay away from the kitchen. Judging from his attire, he should be a well-read person. Why would he take the initiative to cook for us?"
"Young Master's culinary skills are unparalleled, even the imperial chefs in the palace are humbled by them. And Little Yue'er, the saying 'a gentleman keeps away from the kitchen' doesn't mean that a gentleman or a dignified man should stay away from the kitchen. It comes from the 'King Hui of Liang' chapter of Mencius, which says: 'A gentleman, when he sees animals alive, cannot bear to see them die; when he hears their cries, he cannot bear to eat their flesh. Therefore, a gentleman keeps away from the kitchen.' It's about having a compassionate heart, not about staying away from the kitchen." The Moon Goddess explained to Gao Yue calmly, a slight smile playing on her lips as she spoke.
Just then, Mo Mo came in carrying a tray with dishes and bowls and chopsticks. She arranged the dishes one by one. There weren't many dishes, only five: three meat dishes, one vegetable dish, and one soup. There was a plate of golden and crispy roasted chicken cut into small pieces, a plate of stir-fried chicken cubes, a steamed fish, a bowl of chicken soup, and a dish of green vegetables.
After setting out the bowls and chopsticks, Mo Mo looked at the three women with a smile. Apart from Yue Shen, Gao Yue and Duanmu Rong were a little nervous and surprised by the idea of bringing all the dishes together to eat together. After all, the mainstream practice nowadays is for each person to have their own table, and it is rare to eat together at one table except in hotels. However, after thinking about what Mo Mo had done earlier, they felt somewhat relieved.
Although the food on the table was tempting, none of the three women touched their chopsticks. Gao Yue and Duanmu Rong were hesitant, while Yue Shen was constrained by her status. Although Mo Mo had always told her that she didn't need to be formal in front of him, how could she really not care about those rules?
After a moment's thought, Mo Mo understood what was going on. So he picked up his chopsticks, put a piece of roast chicken on Yue Shen's plate, and said, "This roast chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It tastes good. You should try it." Then he put a piece on Gao Yue's plate and a piece on Duanmu Rong's plate as well.
After Mo Mo started eating, Yue Shen also picked up her chopsticks. However, she only took the dishes that Mo Mo had taken. Even if she wanted to eat the dishes that Mo Mo hadn't taken first, she couldn't take them before Mo Mo. Seeing how much Yue Shen and Mo Mo were enjoying their meal, Duanmu Rong couldn't help but pick up the roast chicken in her bowl, carefully opened her red lips, took a bite, and savored it carefully. Then her eyes lit up, and she carefully tasted each dish. After that, she nodded to Gao Yue and then picked up her chopsticks to enjoy the food on the table.
However, after dinner, the conflict erupted because the thatched hut only had one bedroom, while the other two rooms were a kitchen and a study. There were only two quilts, and the mountain air was quite cold at night. To make matters worse, there was no bathroom.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 117 The Proactive Moon Goddess
When Mo Mo and the others finished their meal, the sky was already filled with countless stars, their faint starlight adding a touch of mystery to the earth. However, in a thatched hut under the night sky, someone had no heart to appreciate it.
"Moon Goddess, why isn't there a bathhouse here? Don't you usually take baths?" Duanmu Rong was somewhat shocked, and her expression was a little strange.
After listening, Mo Mo stared at Duanmu Rong and said quietly, "Oh right, we don't usually take showers, and I didn't wash my hands when I was cooking just now."
Upon hearing Mo Mo's words, Duanmu Rong felt a wave of nausea wash over her, while Gao Yue turned deathly pale. Just as Mo Mo was about to tease the two of them again, Yue Shen gave Mo Mo a charmingly disdainful look and comforted Duanmu Rong and the others, saying, "Don't listen to the young master's nonsense. He's always so quick and efficient, how could he cook without washing his hands? However, there is indeed no bathing room here, but there is an open-air hot spring behind the house. If you don't like hot springs, the pool in front of the courtyard is also an option. Moreover, the young master has already rested there, and the pool is just the right height for a person to sit in, just above their shoulders."
After hearing the Moon Goddess's words, Duanmu Rong and Gao Yue finally felt relieved. They glared at Mo Mo with some embarrassment and annoyance. However, Duanmu Rong thought of a new problem: both the hot spring and the pool were open-air, with no cover around them. This meant that if they went to bathe, they would be completely exposing themselves to Mo Mo, which made Duanmu Rong resistant. After all, they were not like Xiaomeng, who pursued the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth without distinguishing between "hate" and "like," and did not agree with others who took life and death too seriously, and had no concept of separation between men and women.
Seeing Duanmu Rong's hesitation, the Moon Goddess said, "Are you worried that the young master will peep at you while you are bathing? Don't worry, the young master would never do such a thing, because you belong to him. If he wants you, you have no way to resist. Why would he need to peep? If he wants to see, he can do so openly and honestly."
Duanmu Rong and Gao Yue looked indignant, but what the Moon Goddess said was indeed true. If Mo Mo wanted to do something to them, they would be powerless to resist. However, they were unwilling to accept their fate. Their clenched fists were so tight that their nails dug deep into their flesh.
Mo Mo waved his hand, stopping the Moon Goddess from speaking further, and said seriously, "Don't worry, I won't do anything to you before you agree. Just stay here in peace. But don't be complacent. Although I won't do anything before you agree, you shouldn't try to leave my side." After saying that, Mo Mo turned and left the thatched hut.
Watching Mo Mo gradually disappear into the woods, Duanmu Rong had a complicated expression. Finally, she sighed softly, took Gao Yue's hand, and followed the Moon Goddess to the back of the house.
Duanmu Rong and Gao Yue followed the Moon Goddess into the only bedroom in the house. The bedroom was larger than Duanmu Rong had imagined, especially the bed, which took up a third of the entire room and could easily sleep all of them with room to spare. There was a table and chairs in the room, with a tea set and some fruit on the table. There was a dressing table in front of the window facing the dean. Although the overall arrangement was simple and unpretentious, it was also exceptionally warm and cozy.
Although the room was nice, she wanted to take a bath. Besides, although the room was large, there was no room to hide a hot spring. Most importantly, she didn't smell the sulfurous smell that hot springs were known for, and the room wasn't damp either. "Could it be that the Moon Goddess wants to use her clothes for us to change into?" Duanmu Rong wondered to herself.
Under the questioning gazes of Duanmu Rong and Gao Yue, Yue Shen walked to the wall behind the mountain and gently pushed it open, revealing a door. She then went inside, discovering that there was a door inside the house that led directly to the hot spring.
As the Moon Goddess went inside, Duanmu Rong and Gao Yue were stunned. The Moon Goddess had said that the hot spring was open-air, and Duanmu Rong had assumed it would just be an open-air pool. But now she realized she was wrong.
Behind the door was a cobblestone path interspersed with flowers, leading to a large pool about five meters in diameter. A small ditch beside the pool led down the mountain, and there were several stone platforms next to the pool, presumably for storing clothes. What shocked Duanmu Rong the most was that the path and the hot spring were surrounded by luminous pearls, which emitted a soft glow under the night sky, illuminating the surroundings.
Seeing the shocked expressions on Duanmu Rong and the others' faces, Yue Shen felt a little smug, because this was something she and Mo Mo had arranged together. When they were setting up this place, Yue Shen was actually taken aback by Mo Mo's extravagance. After all, even Qin Shi Huang didn't have many luminous pearls the size of a thumb, yet Mo Mo had taken out more than a dozen just to avoid being in the same hot spring.
Seeing the horrified Duanmu Rong and Gao Yue, the Moon Goddess watched quietly from the side, not disturbing them. Several minutes later, Duanmu Rong and Gao Yue finally came to their senses, but their expressions were somewhat indignant. Looking at the luminous pearls around them that emitted a soft glow, Gao Yue said hatefully, "The Qin Kingdom is indeed cruel. I wonder how many wronged souls are haunting these luminous pearls, while this blood-stained treasure is used by him as a cheap candle. It seems he is no better than the Qin Emperor."
Seeing this, the Moon Goddess smiled and explained, "Little Moon, you've misunderstood the young master. Actually, these luminous pearls were personally collected by the young master; they weren't a gift from the First Emperor. It doesn't really matter. Go and take a look at the hot spring."
Upon hearing this, the two women's expressions immediately improved. They then walked to the hot spring as instructed, and were once again stunned. The hot spring water, shrouded in wisps of steam, was crystal clear. Through the clear water, they could see a luminous pearl the size of a duck egg embedded at the bottom of the pool. The pearl emitted a soft light, illuminating the entire hot spring.
It took Duanmu Rong and Gao Yue a while to come to their senses. When they turned around, they found that Yue Shen had left sometime earlier and closed the door. The hot spring was surrounded by dense bushes, which completely blocked out the view. After carefully looking around, Duanmu Rong's clothes slowly slipped off, revealing her flawless white body without any cover.
Extending her fair, jade-like feet to test the water temperature, Duanmu Rong slowly stepped into the water, submerging her alluring body. At the same time, Gao Yue's clothes slowly slipped down, revealing her youthful yet petite and adorable fair body. She then followed into the hot spring. Unfortunately, no one could witness this breathtaking scene.
When Mo Mo returned, he found the Moon Goddess sitting quietly in the front hall drinking tea. Upon seeing Mo Mo, the Moon Goddess quickly stood up. Only after Mo Mo sat down next to her did she sit down again and casually poured him a cup of tea, handing it to him.
He took the tea offered by the Moon Goddess, took a small sip, and then asked her, "How are the two of them?"
The Moon Goddess silently calculated the time in her mind before answering, "Still soaking, but she should be out soon."
"Okay, that's good." With that, she flipped her right hand, took out a package, and handed it to the Moon Goddess, saying, "This is for their change of clothes. Take it to them later."
Although it wasn't the first time she had witnessed Mo Mo's ability to conjure objects out of thin air, she was still amazed every time she saw the Moon Goddess. Unfortunately, this was a divine skill, something a mortal like her couldn't possibly master. So she silently accepted the package, got up, and walked inside.
Mo Mo naturally saw the envy in the Moon Goddess's eyes. However, although he was not short of storage space, he did not have much left. Although this thing was simple to make, he, who never lacked anything, would never bother to make such a thing. Moreover, even if he had extra, the Moon Goddess would not be able to use it. Because what Mo Mo could collect was definitely not an ordinary item. With the Moon Goddess's limited spiritual power, she probably didn't even have the qualifications to access these spatial treasures.
After the Moon Goddess went in for more than ten minutes, she came out with Gao Yue and Duanmu Rong. Gao Yue and Duanmu Rong looked much prettier than when they first arrived. After all, clothes make the man, and their original clothes could never compare to the clothes that Mo Mo brought back from the palace.
Looking at the two completely transformed individuals, Mo Mo was very satisfied, so he asked, "Are you planning to sleep in the bedroom with us or in the study?"
Without even thinking, Duanmu Rong replied, "Naturally, I'll sleep in the study."
After receiving Duanmu Rong's reply, Mo Mo gestured for her and the others to follow him. He led them to the bedroom, took a quilt from a cabinet in the corner, handed it to Duanmu Rong, and then indicated they could leave. Duanmu Rong took the quilt and, without hesitation, took Gao Yue's hand and left the room.
After Duanmu Rong and the others left, Yue Shen said somewhat nervously, "Young Master, it's been quite a while since night fell, we should also wash up."
Mo Mo responded lightly, pushed open the door leading to the hot spring and went inside, while Yue Shen hesitated for a moment before following her in.
Hearing footsteps behind him, Mo Mo was somewhat surprised and turned around to look at the Moon Goddess with a puzzled expression. The Moon Goddess gritted her teeth and said in a low voice, "Today, let the Moon Goddess serve you, young master."
Upon hearing the Moon Goddess's reply, Mo Mo smiled slightly and turned to walk towards the hot spring.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 118 Angered Duanmu Rong
Seeing Mo Mo walk towards the hot spring, Yue Shen hurriedly followed. As the hot spring drew closer, Yue Shen's heart finally panicked. Although she knew she would become his woman sooner or later, she never expected that after following him for three days, he wouldn't take her, and in the end, she was the one who offered herself to him.
"How ironic. The person he's really after isn't even in a hurry to take me, but you two are more eager than him. Donghuang Taiyi, aren't you afraid that if I win his favor, he'll turn around and turn against you? And the Grand Marshal, we'll see each other again soon, on his big bed. But he really is quite something." As the Moon Goddess's thoughts raced, the two of them arrived at the hot spring.
Upon arriving at the hot spring, the Moon Goddess quickly composed herself, walked to Mo Mo's side, and reached out her delicate hand to help him change his clothes. A minute later, Mo Mo was only wearing a pair of shorts. Looking at Mo Mo's strong, well-proportioned, and aesthetically pleasing muscles, a hint of dazedness flashed in the Moon Goddess's eyes, and she couldn't help but reach out and touch them.
"Would you like me to help you change your clothes?" Mo Mo asked with a gentle smile, holding onto the novel by the Moon Goddess.
The Moon Goddess didn't reply to Mo Mo. She reached out and grabbed the belt around her waist, and with a gentle pull, it was untied. The belt slowly slid to the ground, and at the same time, her clothes slid down as well. To Mo Mo's surprise, the Moon Goddess was completely naked underneath, so when her outermost dress slipped down, her flawless white body was completely exposed to Mo Mo.
Even the Moon Goddess blushed slightly after exposing her body completely to Mo Mo, and her legs involuntarily came together. Mo Mo could tell that she had tried very hard to relax, but it was just a natural human reaction, and no matter how hard she tried, it was to no avail.
The Moon Goddess, blushing with barely suppressed embarrassment, possessed a unique charm. Suddenly, Mo Mo seemed to have thought of something and slowly reached out his hand to the Moon Goddess. When the Moon Goddess saw Mo Mo reach out his hand to her, her hands twitched slightly, as if she subconsciously wanted to block him away, but she managed to restrain herself.
Mo Mo gently freed the Moon Goddess's beautiful purple hair, which cascaded down to her hips. After untying her hair, Mo Mo turned and led the Moon Goddess into the warm, glowing hot spring.
Suddenly picked up by Mo Mo, the Moon Goddess gasped in surprise. She then reached out and hugged Mo Mo's neck. After being carried into the hot spring and put down, the Moon Goddess was a little confused, but her doubts were quickly answered.
"What's wrong? Didn't you tell me to serve you? Help me rub my back." After saying that, Mo Mo turned around, his back to the Moon Goddess.
Moon Goddess: "...", am I doing something wrong?
Although puzzled, the Moon Goddess still obediently began to rub Mo Mo's back. The Moon Goddess's hands were soft and smooth, and they felt cool to the touch, which was exceptionally comfortable. So Mo Mo closed his eyes and enjoyed it. However, the Moon Goddess stopped after only two or three minutes. After all, the back is only a small area, and it would be done in just a few strokes. So Mo Mo turned around, leaned against the pool wall, and let the Moon Goddess rub his entire back.
Under the care of the Moon Goddess, Mo Mo almost fell asleep comfortably. About half an hour later, the Moon Goddess stopped, and Mo Mo opened his eyes after she stopped.
Seeing that Mo Mo had opened his eyes, the Moon Goddess asked in a cool tone, "Is the young master satisfied with the Moon Goddess's service?"
Licking his lips to savor the taste, Mo Mo replied, "Satisfied, very satisfied. You've worked so hard for so long, now it's my turn to serve you." With that, he pulled the Moon Goddess into his arms.
Then, enticing gasps of breath emanated from the hot spring.
"Young master, you can't touch here, no, it itches, giggle, young master, please don't touch me there, it itches so much." The Moon Goddess blushed and tried to resist Mo Mo's hand.
Half an hour later, Mo Mo clapped his hands and sighed, "Finally done. Seriously, Moon Goddess, you're not cooperating at all. It was just a simple bath for me, and it took me half an hour."
Well, that's right. Mo Mo was indeed helping the Moon Goddess take a bath just now. However, although she didn't do anything during the bath, Mo Mo touched every part of her body that she was supposed to touch.
"Alright, you've finished showering, go back to sleep." With that, Mo Mo got up.
Upon seeing this, the Moon Goddess quickly grabbed Mo Mo's hand, blushing as she said, "Young Master, my body feels weak and I can't get up."
Mo Mo grabbed the Moon Goddess's soft little hand and leaned in to kiss her glistening, alluring red lips. The Moon Goddess was already aroused and reached out to hug Mo Mo's neck, trying her best to respond to his demands until she was out of breath and the two separated.
Seeing the flushed face of the Moon Goddess, Mo Mo picked her up in a princess carry and walked towards the bedroom. By the time Mo Mo carried the Moon Goddess into the bedroom, all the water droplets on their bodies had been evaporated by Mo Mo.
Gently, he placed the Moon Goddess onto the large bed. Gazing at her beautiful face, the two shared a long, wet French kiss. Then, Mo Mo pressed down on her, and immediately, alluring moans filled the room, their sounds like sobs and pleas, lingering for a long time.
In the study next door, Duanmu Rong and Gao Yue were sleeping on a bamboo bed. However, the bamboo bed was obviously a bit small, just big enough for the two of them to fit snugly together. If they were not careful when turning over, they would definitely fall off the bed.
Just as the two were about to fall asleep, strange groans, seemingly both pain and pleasure, came from Mo Mo's room next door, instantly waking them up.