Seeing Mo Mo and Jing Tian listening attentively, the old man Gu Teng nodded in satisfaction, and then continued, "If you want to get the Earth Spirit Orb from me, you must meet my three conditions."
Jing Tian was surprised that the old man Gu Teng was so easy to talk to; his eyes were almost closed from smiling. But when he heard that there were conditions for getting the Earth Spirit Orb, he immediately said, "What conditions? They can't be too difficult."
Jing Tian interrupted him, which displeased the old man. Xue Jian, fearing that Jing Tian's reckless words would ruin the conversation, quickly covered his mouth to stop him from continuing. Seeing this, the old man gave Xue Jian a look of approval, and then slowly said, "These three conditions are difficult in some ways, but easy in others. The three conditions are: find a human or demon that I cannot tolerate; make the thousand-year-old iron tree in my cave bloom; and the last condition is to defeat me."
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 357
To make the Ancient Vine Elder unable to see through a person or demon, to make the thousand-year-old iron tree in his cave bloom, and to defeat the Ancient Vine Elder—it can be said that none of these three conditions are easy to achieve, especially the first two. On the contrary, defeating the Ancient Vine Elder seems to be the simplest of all.
However, Mo Mo knew that while the first two conditions seemed difficult, fulfilling them was ridiculously simple, because Xue Jian was in the team. Strictly speaking, Xue Jian wasn't human at all, but a goddess. She was the embodiment of the longing of Xi Yao, the goddess who guarded the divine tree in the divine realm. She was formed from the fruit of the divine tree, which Xi Yao used to express her deep longing for Tian Peng, and sent it to the mortal world. In essence, she was no different from a god in the divine realm, so the old man of the ancient vine could never discern her origins. And making the iron tree bloom was even simpler; a single tear of deep affection from Long Kui, or a drop of blood from Xue Jian, would suffice.
As the saying goes, love can move even the most stubborn heart, let alone an iron tree. Xuejian's blood contains the powerful energy of the divine tree, which is especially potent on plants. A single drop is enough to revive the withered iron tree and make it bloom again. Of course, Jingtian and the others were unaware of all this, as was the old man of the ancient vine.
The place fell silent immediately. Seeing that Mo Mo and his group remained silent, the old man Gu Teng assumed that they had tacitly agreed and looked at them with a smile.
The old man with the ancient vines scanned the crowd, lingering briefly on Xuejian before turning his gaze back to Jingtian and Xu Changqing at the front.
"Xu Changqing, the eldest disciple of Mount Shu, has been cultivating in Mount Shu since childhood. He is an upright man who takes it upon himself to protect all living beings. He possesses great magical power. Am I wrong?" After saying this, the old man Gu Teng stroked his beard and looked at Xu Changqing with a smile on his face.
Xu Changqing was an upright man and did not deny what the old man Gu Teng said, because what the old man Gu Teng said was true. So he clasped his hands together, gave the old man Gu Teng a junior's greeting, and said, "What you said is indeed true, senior."
The old man with the ancient vine smiled and nodded, saying, "Humble and polite, neither arrogant nor servile, not bad, not bad." After speaking, the old man with the ancient vine turned his gaze to Jing Tian, still with that smiling expression, and said, "Jing Tian, born in Yuzhou City, your father was the manager of Yong'an Pawnshop. After your parents passed away, your family fell into decline, and you became a shop assistant at Yong'an Pawnshop. Your greatest wish is to redeem Yong'an Pawnshop. The person you love most is a fierce girl named Xue Jian. Oh, and you also love your younger sister very much, a little girl named Long Kui. And this one?" As he spoke, the old man with the ancient vine shifted his gaze to Long Kui, who was standing behind him.
Jing Tian originally wanted to play the clever card and say that even if the old man Gu Teng was right, he would say that he was wrong. However, when the old man Gu Teng looked at him, he had a strange feeling, as if he had been stripped naked and all his secrets were exposed, including his desire to play the rogue. Therefore, the old man Gu Teng did not ask Jing Tian whether what he said was right or wrong.
When the old man from the ancient vine said that Jingtian's favorite person was Xuejian, Xuejian blushed and looked shy, even ignoring the earlier adjectives like "fierce-looking".
Jing Tian, having regained his senses, originally wanted to explain to Xue Jian, but when he saw Xue Jian's shy expression, he hesitated, and then he finally realized, "So she has feelings for me."
Just then, the words of the old man from the ancient vine pulled the two back from their reverie. "Long Kui was originally a princess of the Jiang Kingdom a thousand years ago. When her country was destroyed and her family perished, she threw herself into the sword-forging furnace. A wisp of her obsession was entrusted to the demonic sword, which has remained unextinguished for a thousand years. She loves her brother Jing Tian the most." After saying this, the old man from the ancient vine looked at Long Kui with a smile, waiting for her to give a definite answer. However, the old man from the ancient vine was disappointed.
After the old man finished speaking, Longkui stared at him blankly. It wasn't until several seconds later that she realized he had finished. Then she jumped up happily, hugged Jingtian in front of her, and said loudly with a smile, "Brother, Grandpa was wrong! We passed the test! That's great!"
"You passed? Impossible. I can't be wrong. There's no human or demon in this world that I can't see through. Little kid, don't try to fool me." The old man's eyes were filled with cold light.
"Hey, old man, watch your mouth. My sister would never lie. If she says you're mistaken, then you're mistaken." Faced with the old man's threat, Jing Tian changed his usual demeanor and became quite firm, which moved Long Kui to tears.
"Hmph, sophistry. Since you say I'm wrong, then tell me where I went wrong. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite." The old man's words were full of killing intent. Although he had a good temper and was not bloodthirsty, it did not mean that he would not kill. If you angered him, he would turn ruthless.
Faced with the murderous gaze of the old man Gu Teng, Long Kui was somewhat afraid. However, when she saw Jing Tian's encouraging gaze, she suddenly felt confident. So she straightened her slender waist and said in a clear voice, "You said I am a wisp of obsession residing in the Demon Sword. That's wrong. I have now broken free from the Demon Sword's shackles. I am no longer a wisp of ghost, but a living person, a person with flesh and blood."
"Huh? What did you say? You're alive now? Don't joke around. Even if your physical body hadn't been burned, the only one who could revive you is the Heavenly Emperor of the God Realm. But it's not that I'm looking down on you, you're not even qualified to meet the Heavenly Emperor." The old man with the ancient vines looked disdainful.
“Longkui wasn’t lying. She has indeed been resurrected. And you couldn’t see through the previous two either. What you said was very superficial and didn’t amount to anything.” At this moment, Mo Mo finally spoke.
"Oh? Arrogant brat, you dare call me shallow? Watch how I dig out the dirtiest things hidden deep within your heart." The old man of the Ancient Vine Forest looked at Mo Mo with a chilling gaze. As the undisputed overlord of the Ancient Vine Forest, he was being questioned time and again in his most prized area, which ignited his anger. However, when he looked at Mo Mo, his pupils contracted. In their eyes, Mo Mo was just an ordinary mortal, yet they couldn't see any information about him. Even their divination techniques were useless. He knew he had kicked a hornet's nest. This person was either incredibly powerful or incredibly strong, but either way, he couldn't afford to offend him.
The old man's mind raced, but just then he saw Xuejian in front of Mo Mo. To his further astonishment, he couldn't discern the girl's background either. She seemed shrouded in a mysterious mist, making her impossible to see or deduce. Without further hesitation, he respectfully said to Mo Mo, "Forgive my ignorance, but I truly cannot ascertain your origins. This condition has been met. However, your identities are something that I find very intriguing. May I ask if you may tell me?"
“That’s easy. This great hero from Mount Shu is not only the eldest disciple of Mount Shu, but also the lover of this generation’s descendant of Nuwa, who has been infatuated with him for three lifetimes. And this somewhat silly young man next to him has an even more impressive background. In his previous life, he was the number one general of the God Realm, Fei Peng, and also the only opponent of the Demon Lord Chonglou. Is that enough?” Mo Mo finished speaking and looked at the old man Gu Teng with a smile. After hearing Mo Mo’s words, the old man Gu Teng wiped the cold sweat from his forehead without making a sound. He cursed inwardly, “These are all great gods! If you had told me earlier, why would I have bothered to come up with three conditions? I’ll offer the Earth Spirit Orb with both hands!”
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 358 Earth Spirit Orb Acquired
In Jing Tian's room at the Yongning Village Inn, Xu Changqing was casting a spell to contact Qingwei and the others, preparing to report the details of their mission. There were only three people in the room: Mo Mo, Xu Changqing, and Jing Tian. Xue Jian, the two Long Kui, and Xu Maoshan were unaware of their true mission.
After the spell was completed, the five elders of Mount Shu appeared on the communication artifact. Xu Changqing first performed a disciple's salute before reporting how they obtained the Earth Spirit Orb. However, when he mentioned Zi Xuan, who was involved in the investigation of Yongning Village, his expression changed, and his words revealed much confusion. The five elders also showed a strange expression upon hearing this, but they merely exchanged glances and deliberately avoided eye contact. They instructed them to set off immediately for their next destination, "The Blissful World," to retrieve the Fire Spirit Orb from the Fire Ghost King there. However, they also warned that it was a hundred times more dangerous than the Ancient Vine Forest, and a moment's carelessness could lead to certain death.
However, what the Five Elders of Shu Mountain didn't know was that Xu Changqing already knew that he was Zi Xuan's lover for three lifetimes. This time, he revealed this to test his five masters, but unexpectedly, there was really another hidden story.
Meanwhile, in the Wuji Pavilion of Mount Shu, the Five Elders of Mount Shu couldn't help but smile bitterly as they watched the image above the incense burner in the pavilion close. Finally, Qingwei sighed and said, "Were we really wrong?"
“We are not wrong. Changqing is destined to become an immortal. How can we let emotions become a hindrance to him? Even if that person is from the Nuwa clan, it is still unacceptable.” The Yuan Shen Elder among the Five Elders of Shu Mountain said decisively.
Qingwei glanced at the four elders below her, and finally sighed, saying, "I hope Changqing understands our good intentions and won't blame us. We did this for his own good."
"He doesn't need to understand. He just needs to obediently become an immortal. If that Zi Xuan dares to pester him again, don't blame me for being ruthless." A faint chill flashed in the primordial spirit's eyes. If Zi Xuan insisted on pestering his beloved disciple and delaying his cultivation, although he wouldn't really kill her, she wouldn't be able to see Xu Changqing again.
Just then, Mo Mo's mocking voice suddenly rang out from the void: "Tsk tsk tsk, you guys are really so noble, virtuous, and selfless! But have you considered Xu Changqing's feelings? Have you understood Xu Changqing's thoughts? Have you asked for his consent?"
"No, we didn't." Qingwei's expression was somewhat awkward, and the other four elders, except for Yuan Shen, also looked somewhat awkward.
Mo Mo's "hehe" made Qingwei and the other three even more embarrassed. However, after hearing Mo Mo's "hehe", the Yuan Shen Elder suddenly shouted loudly: "He is my disciple. If I want him to become an immortal, he must become an immortal. Moreover, he is the eldest disciple of Shu Mountain. After we pass away, he should naturally shoulder the heavy responsibility of Shu Mountain."
"Oh? Is that so? In that case, I order you to immediately descend the mountain and marry a mortal woman without fail." Mo Mo's words caused an instant deathly silence in the Wuji Pavilion; you could hear a pin drop. Yuan Shen's face visibly flushed red, then turned pale. Finally, he slammed his hand on the chair beside him, his eyes red with rage, and roared, "This is outrageous! Even if you are a senior, you cannot treat me like this! Come out here! I will fight you to the death!"
"You can't stand this? You think this is going too far? When you disregarded Xu Changqing's wishes and forcibly arranged his life path, did you not think about going too far? Don't you know what 'do not do to others what you would not have them do to you' means? You've been cultivating immortality for so many years, I think you've wasted your time cultivating it." Mo Mo's tone was quite calm, but Qingwei and the others trembled. They knew that Mo Mo was angry.
Qingwei glanced at the primordial spirit, who, though calm, still held a trace of resentment in his eyes. A hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes. The primordial spirit's state of mind was still lacking; he still couldn't see through it. He himself was actually the one bound by emotions. Moreover, emotions were never the constraint; what truly bound people was that lingering obsession. However, he couldn't directly point this out, because only through self-enlightenment could one truly see through it. If one couldn't see through it, no matter how much you explained it, one wouldn't understand.
Such a thought flashed through Qingwei's mind, and then he respectfully said to the void, "Senior, please don't be angry. Elder Yuanshen is just too focused on his beloved disciple. Moreover, Changqing is indeed too important to our Shushan. However, after your guidance, we have realized that we were too attached to appearances before. We will tell Changqing the truth, seriously consult his opinion, and then make a long-term plan."
At the inn in Yongning Village, Mo Mo casually withdrew his divine sense. He hated those who claimed to be doing this for his own good and then forcibly arranged his future path regardless of whether he wanted it or not. So he couldn't help but mock the Five Elders of Shu Mountain. Although the Five Elders of Shu Mountain did indeed want what was best for Xu Changqing, how did they know if this was the life Xu Changqing wanted?
Meanwhile, Xu Changqing had already opened Jingtian's door and let Xuejian and the others in. They were studying the map to see how to get to the "Paradise." When they heard that the Paradise was a hundred times more dangerous than the Ancient Vine Forest, not only Xuejian and the others, but even Jingtian laughed. In their opinion, the Ancient Vine Forest was not dangerous at all, and the Earth Spirit Orb could be obtained without much effort.
It's no wonder Jing Tian and the others were careless; the Earth Spirit Orb had indeed come too easily. When Mo Mo told the Ancient Vine Elder about Jing Tian and Xu Changqing's identities, the Ancient Vine Elder immediately offered the Earth Spirit Orb with both hands. However, he still had one request: he wanted Mo Mo and the others to help him restore the life of the iron tree he had been clinging to for thousands of years. Although he had become a spirit and no longer needed to cling to any tree, this iron tree, though not a spirit, had accompanied him for thousands of years, and he didn't want it to wither and decay.
Jing Tian had already acquired the Earth Spirit Pearl, so they naturally couldn't just leave. However, the Tears of Deepest Emotion mentioned by the Old Man of the Ancient Vine stumped them. Just as they were racking their brains without finding a solution, Xue Jian accidentally cut her finger while walking around the iron tree. After the blood dripped onto the iron tree, it quickly regained its vitality and bloomed with beautiful flowers.
Just as the iron tree was about to bloom, Mo Mo suddenly remembered that in the original drama, to make the iron tree bloom, you had to make the iron tree, which had become a spirit, laugh. Only when the iron tree laughed would it bloom. Then Jing Tian came up with a ridiculous idea, and in the end, they managed to make the iron tree laugh, and then the iron tree bloomed. However, whether this was true or not was meaningless to Mo Mo. After all, it was just a TV series, and there would always be some illogical things. But this was a real world, and it was impossible for it to be exactly the same as the TV series.
After helping the iron tree recover, Mo Mo and the others left the ancient vine forest and returned to the inn.
P.S.: Speechless, I forgot to write the chapter title when I finished writing the last chapter and posted it.
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Chapter 359 Xu Maoshan's wish has finally come true
Mo Mo and the others rested at the inn for one night, and set off the next morning with the food they had bought the day before. Because the journey to the "Paradise" was quite far, they planned to travel there by sword. However, they soon had to abandon this idea, as there were seven of them in total, but only three of them could fly by sword. Moreover, Jing Tian's magic sword was greatly weakened by the loss of Long Kui, the sword spirit. He could not even handle a long flight by himself, let alone carry others. Fortunately, Xu Changqing had brought a flying boat with him when they left Mount Shu, otherwise they would have been delayed for quite some time.
Despite being called a flying boat, it's actually just an extremely ordinary-looking ship, much like a regular passenger ship on TV. The only difference is that this ship is made of better materials than ordinary ships; it's crafted from spirit wood and has many magic arrays carved into it, allowing it to sail in the air like an ordinary ship sailing on water.
Traveling is tedious, especially since they are in the air, surrounded by nothing but clouds. While the flying boat can carry more people and is more comfortable, it is much slower and consumes more energy. Fortunately, most of the people in their group have magical powers, so taking turns controlling the flying boat is not too tiring. Of course, there is one exception on the boat. He does not need to control the flying boat, and he cannot even get close to the rudder. This person is Jing Tian.
This story begins two days ago. After Mo Mo and the others finished their discussion, they set off. Since the airship consumed a lot of energy and the journey was long, in order to keep everyone in good condition, Mo Mo suggested that they take turns driving the airship. Mo Mo's suggestion was immediately agreed upon by everyone. So after arranging the order, the airship officially set sail.
At first, everything went well, and the airship flew smoothly in the sky. However, after two days, Jing Tian and his companions grew tired of the boring life of eating and sleeping. By chance, they passed by a huge thundercloud, and a brilliant idea flashed into Jing Tian's mind. He came up with a very exciting idea, so when it was his turn to pilot the airship, he steered it towards the dark thundercloud.
Fortunately, Xu Changqing noticed and stopped Jing Tian's actions in time. However, Mo Mo and the others were likely to crash, as the flying boat was merely a magical artifact with no defensive capabilities. If struck by lightning twice, it would probably be destroyed. Even so, Jing Tian still managed to steer the flying boat to the edge of the thunderclouds. Perhaps even the heavens couldn't bear to watch any longer. With a crack, Jing Tian, the instigator of this whole affair, who was excitedly channeling his magic power into the flying boat at the bow with his long sword on his back, had a close encounter with a sudden bolt of lightning. Although the lightning only lightly touched the long sword on his back, he collapsed onto the deck, his body crackling with electricity, his limbs twitching uncontrollably.
Although he was not seriously injured afterward, he still had to rest on the ship for two days. After he recovered, the people on the ship did not allow him to get close to the rudder. In the end, Mo Mo couldn't stand it anymore and made two chess sets for them, which made them less bored.
Just then, Xu Changqing, who was piloting the flying boat outside the cabin, walked in and reminded them that they had arrived in Chang'an and that they should prepare for the landing. As soon as Xu Changqing said this, the previously chaotic cabin instantly quieted down. Then, Jing Tian and Xu Maoshan suddenly hugged each other and shouted, "Mao Mao, we've arrived in Chang'an, the Chang'an you've always dreamed of going to!"
"Yeah, boss, we've finally arrived in Chang'an. He Biping and the others will be so envious of us if they know."
"That's right. We're going to stay at the biggest inn in Chang'an and eat at the biggest restaurant in Chang'an. I want to order two roast chickens, one for each of us."
Watching Jing Tian and Xu Maoshan hugging each other, daydreaming and giggling, Xue Jian unusually refrained from mocking Jing Tian. However, she glanced at the messy chessboard in front of her and silently made a mental note of it, deciding to settle the score with him later.
Chang'an was indeed prosperous. People were constantly coming and going through the huge city gates, and caravans carrying goods would frequently pass through. After Xu Changqing parked the flying boat on the moat outside the city, Jing Tian and the others couldn't wait to run down. Chang'an lived up to its reputation as one of the most prosperous cities. Even when they saw Mo Mo and his group descending from the sky in their flying boat, they only glanced at them a few times and didn't crowd around. This showed that for the people here, flying boats were a rare sight, but not entirely unfamiliar.
Watching Jing Tian and Xu Maoshan dash towards the city gate like wild horses as soon as they got off the boat, Mo Mo couldn't help but cover her face, looking as if she didn't recognize them. Xue Jian and the two Long Kui were quite restrained, but it was clear that they were also full of longing for Chang'an City, because Yuzhou City was no match for Chang'an City at all, whether in terms of scale or prosperity.
Mo Mo and his group were quite eye-catching. Aside from the fact that they arrived in a flying boat, clearly not ordinary people, the four beautiful women accompanying them were enough to draw attention. Xue Jian, needless to say, inherited the beauty of the goddess Xi Yao; how could her appearance be anything but stunning? Add to that the two identical but completely opposite beauties, one gentle and soft, the other aloof and cold, Long Kui, and beside Xue Jian was the charming and adorable young girl, Hua Ying. It was hard not to ignite the attention of the surrounding men.
However, while beauties are desirable, one must be alive to enjoy them. Although Chang'an is now the capital of a country, with many high-ranking officials and nobles, and countless second-generation princes and grandsons of the emperor, these people are not stupid. Seeing that Mo Mo and his group came down from a flying boat, they knew that they were not to be trifled with, so they did not dare to cause trouble for Mo Mo and his group. However, they could not help but watch from a distance, since there were so many exquisite beauties here.
In the end, Hua Ying was transformed back into her beast form, and then Long Kui, Xue Jian, and the other two women put on veils to resolve the problem. By this time, Jing Tian and Xu Maoshan had long since disappeared. However, Mo Mo and the others were not worried at all. Although Jing Tian's martial arts skills were only average among them, if he was determined to run, no one in Chang'an could stop him. If Mo Mo was not mistaken, the two of them should already be heading towards the largest inn in Chang'an. Coming to Chang'an had always been Xu Maoshan's dream, and now that they had arrived, how could Jing Tian, as Xu Maoshan's leader, let him leave with regrets?
So Mo Mo and the others completely ignored Jing Tian and the others, and just strolled around as they pleased. The happiest of all were Xue Jian and the two Long Kui. The three girls' girlishness had completely kicked in. They had only walked less than a hundred meters down the street, but the three girls had already bought a bunch of things. Well, they had plenty of money.
Of course, what surprised Xuejian and the others the most was not the delicious food and fun things they had never seen in Yuzhou City before, but the foreigners from other countries who occasionally appeared on the streets. They had never seen these blond-haired, blue-eyed foreigners before.
Finally, when Mo Mo and his companions arrived at the largest inn in Chang'an, four more people appeared behind them. These were sedan chair carriers specially hired by Miss Tang to carry their belongings. This shows that, regardless of the dynasty or country, the love of shopping is a woman's nature, especially when money is no object.
When Mo Mo and his companion entered the inn, the innkeeper greeted them with a smile, saying that someone had already booked them excellent rooms. Mo Mo confirmed with a simple inquiry that it was Jing Tian. However, the two had already left the inn and were wandering around outside.
After paying, Mo Mo and the others followed the waiter to the back of the inn. It has to be said that the price was justified. Jing Tian had booked them a room in the backyard, which was not only quiet and peaceful, but also had a private courtyard filled with various flowers and plants.
After settling in, Xuejian and the others didn't go out to play like Jingtian and the others. Even though it was only noon, they were exhausted after traveling for so long. So they took a nice bath and then went back to their respective rooms to rest. Momo and Xu Changqing, however, didn't sleep because they still had some minor troubles to deal with.
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Chapter 360 Chang'an
While shopping, Mo Mo had already noticed that someone was following them. However, since they only followed and didn't do anything else, Mo Mo ignored them. But from the conversations of some people around him, Mo Mo learned that these people were servants of some powerful families in Chang'an City. Although he didn't know exactly what they wanted, Mo Mo could guess the general idea. They were probably trying to find out about Mo Mo and his group's background and then win them over, or perhaps they had their eyes on Xue Jian and her companions.
Although Xuejian and her companions had changed their attire and donned veils, their unique气质 (qi zhi, a kind of refined elegance), tall figures, and fair skin made them instantly recognizable to these experienced young men. Furthermore, since Mo Mo and his group had already changed their appearance, no one in Chang'an recognized them, so it was only natural that they were being watched. However, the long sword Xu Changqing carried on his back and the long sword Mo Mo wore at his waist still had a certain intimidating effect, so no one dared to directly stop Mo Mo and his group.
More than an hour later, the shopkeeper led several people to Mo Mo's private courtyard. The leader of these people was a young man with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes. He was about twenty years old and wore a moon-white brocade robe with gold embroidery. He had a gold-inlaid white jade belt around his waist with a white jade pendant about two fingers long hanging from it. The people behind him, apart from being slightly inferior in temperament, were even more outstanding.
As the group arrived at the courtyard gate, they saw Mo Mo and Xu Changqing leisurely enjoying fragrant tea at a stone table under a tree. A hint of disappointment flashed in their eyes, but it disappeared in an instant. Before the innkeeper could speak, the young man with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes smiled and spoke first: "Isn't it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar? I, Li Zhen (made up), am the sixteenth prince of the current dynasty. I heard that an immortal has descended upon Chang'an today, so I have come to pay a visit. I wonder if there is anything presumptuous on my part?"
Mo Mo glanced at the group of people and then looked away. He said calmly, "Your Highness? You've arrived quickly enough. But please leave. We just happened to be passing by and won't be staying long. Besides, the women traveling with us have been busy for many days and are already resting. Please don't come in and disturb them."
"Well, since we've disturbed you like this, we'll come to pay our respects again every day." The sixteenth prince, Li Zhen, looked somewhat embarrassed. He hadn't expected that even after revealing his identity, he would still be directly rejected by Mo Mo. Although he was a little embarrassed and annoyed, he smiled calmly, bowed to Mo Mo and the others, and then turned to leave. The young masters behind him, though unwilling, still left with the young man who was leading the group.
By the time Jing Tian and Xu Maoshan returned in the evening, Mo Mo and his group had already dealt with no fewer than twenty groups of visitors. In the end, they were too lazy to deal with them anymore, so Mo Mo simply hung a sign at the door that read, "No visitors, please leave." Then he and Xu Changqing played chess in the courtyard while drinking tea.
Most of the visitors bowed to Mo Mo and his group upon seeing the sign at the entrance and left. However, some, perhaps accustomed to their domineering ways, ignored them completely. Most of these people returned with bruises and swelling on their faces, while the remaining small group was carried back by the bruised and swollen ones. What left Mo Mo speechless was that without exception, these people, upon entering, adopted an arrogant attitude, demanding Mo Mo and his group's submission and obediently offering Xue Jian and the like for their enjoyment. Without exception, all of them had their limbs broken by Xu Changqing. Since Mo Mo had been the one to break all five limbs the first time, whenever such people appeared, Xu Changqing would take the initiative to do it without Mo Mo lifting a finger.
When Jing Tian and his group returned, they just happened to pass by the last group of visitors.
After returning, Jing Tian and Xu Maoshan hurriedly took a shower, changed into clean clothes, and then woke up Xue Jian and the others. He had booked the most luxurious banquet at the biggest and best place in Chang'an City. Just hearing the names of the dishes made his mouth water, and he couldn't wait to start eating. However, unfortunately, he only had enough money to pay the deposit, so he had to come back first to call Mo Mo and the others.
The restaurant Jing Tian chose was indeed quite good. It was located on Zhuque Street and was a two-story building. Although it might not be the best in Chang'an, it was not bad either. The table they had reserved was near the window, from which they could see most of Zhuque Street. At this moment, night had fallen, and since there was no curfew in Chang'an at the moment, there were fewer pedestrians on the street, but there were still quite a few, which showed the prosperity of Chang'an.
Unfortunately, lighting equipment was underdeveloped in ancient times. Although thousands of lights were lit up after nightfall, Chang'an City remained dark, unlike modern cities where lights are still on everywhere even late at night. Therefore, there was not much to see at night.
Perhaps because his dream had come true, the usually honest and simple Xu Maoshan got completely drunk this time. Jing Tian had already been plied with alcohol by Xue Jian and was now clinging to her leg, refusing to let go. Xue Jian wasn't in much better shape either; her cheeks were already flushed red, and she was patting Jing Tian's back, yelling for him to get up and have a three-hundred-round battle with her. Xu Changqing, who never drank, was now fast asleep, slumped over the table. Only Mo Mo and the two Long Kui remained sober.
Clearly, this situation was no longer suitable to continue, so Mo Mo called the waiter to settle the bill and then ordered a carriage to take Jing Tian and the others back to the inn. At the entrance of the inn, however, Mo Mo and the others encountered two unexpected people, Zi Xuan and Wan Yuzhi.
Without asking, it was obvious that Zixuan had come to find Xu Changqing. As for Wan Yuzhi, Mo Mo didn't know what she was doing. After all, Mo Mo had already changed her fate. However, Mo Mo guessed that she was probably begging Mo Mo to let her return to the man surnamed Gao.