Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 128: Arrival at Xi Huang City

"Say what you just said, again?"

After easily dealing with the bodyguards, Mo Yu turned to the pale-faced young man, Liu Xu, and sneered disdainfully. With his recent breakthrough to a six-star Dou Shi, the enhancement of his strength by the Tiger Strength Pill, and the power of thirty lightning marks through his Thunder Gang Body technique, Mo Yu's physical strength was now comparable to that of a top-tier second-rank magical beast.

Furthermore, with the protection of the Sea Heart Armor gifted by Yun Yun, he wasn't afraid of head-on confrontations. Even though the Liu family guard had three more stars than Mo Yu, he was merely a regular nine-star Dou Shi, and no match for someone with the strength of a humanoid beast like Mo Yu. The result was predictable.

Seeing the powerful display of Mo Yu's physical strength, Xue Mei's usually calm eyes showed a flash of surprise. She knew that her teacher, Frank, had given Mo Yu a Tiger Strength Pill, and from Mo Yu's current state, it was clear that he had successfully absorbed the pill's power. Although a four-tier pill is precious, it's not a miraculous cure-all, and the strength boost it provides is limited. Yet, Mo Yu's current strength was indeed astonishing.

Lin Fei, who had been preparing to act, froze in shock, her alluring red lips slightly parted as she stared at Mo Yu, who had just taken down a nine-star Dou Shi with one punch. Although she was more interested in alchemy than combat, she understood that having such immense strength at such a young age meant Mo Yu had the potential to become a Dou Huang. Even though she had heard of Mo Yu's reputation for destroying the Mo family, the role of the Ye family and Mo Yu's fourth-rank magical beast was well known. To outsiders, Mo Yu seemed like an enigma, including Lin Fei herself.

But now, seeing Mo Yu's prowess firsthand, she realized just how terrifying his talent truly was. On the Dou Qi continent, even though alchemists hold a prestigious status, it's ultimately a world where strength reigns supreme. Even a high-tier alchemist would show respect to a strong fighter. Mo Yu's talent and strength clearly marked him as someone destined to become a powerful figure, likely to make a significant impact across the empire given enough time.

While these thoughts crossed Xue Mei and Lin Fei's minds, Qing Lin, who had always believed in Mo Yu, remained steadfast in her trust. On the other hand, the pale-faced Liu Xu was utterly terrified by the display of power he had just witnessed.

"Who exactly are you? My Liu family is not to be trifled with!" Liu Xu stammered, his already pale face turning as white as a corpse, cold sweat beading on his forehead. He tried to maintain a facade of calm but failed miserably.

Hearing Liu Xu's threat, Mo Yu's gaze flicked to the eight golden stars on Liu Xu's chest, a sign of his Dou Zhe status, and his lips curled in disdain. An eight-star Dou Zhe at his age might be impressive to some, but compared to Mo Yu, it was like comparing a firefly to the sun.

As for Liu Xu's mention of the Liu family, Mo Yu couldn't care less. No matter how strong they were, the Liu family had only one Dou Ling to their name, a level of power comparable to the Mo family. Mo Yu had destroyed the Mo family without hesitation, and though he had used the Ye family's help, he still had no fear of such clans. Not the Liu family, not even the likes of Yun Lan Sect or the Mu Lan Valley, held any particular dread for him.

"Heh, who I am isn't something you need to know. As for your Liu family, don't think you can scare me with that name," Mo Yu said coldly.

Liu Xu's eyes flared with anger upon hearing Mo Yu's utter disregard for his family. The Liu family was a well-known power in the Mulan Empire, feared and respected by many, and even Dou Wang experts gave them some face. Yet here was someone openly belittling them. Still, despite his rage, the strength Mo Yu had displayed left Liu Xu wary and fearful.

This kid, who looked younger than him by several years, had just easily defeated his nine-star Dou Shi bodyguard. Such talent was on par with the "Little Beast King" of Mu Lan Valley.

"I admit I was wrong. I apologize and I'm willing to compensate you," Liu Xu said, hiding the malice in his eyes while trying to sound conciliatory. With his strongest guard defeated, he had no choice but to back down, cursing his luck for not bringing a Dou Shi with him. He had only snuck out to have some fun and hadn't expected to encounter such a strong opponent.

"Apologize? Alright then, but didn't you just say you were going to throw me off this flying beast? I'm a firm believer in returning the favor, so why don't you jump off yourself?" Mo Yu said with a cold smile, pointing to the sky outside the window.

"Don't push me too far!" Liu Xu's eyes widened in panic, his voice hoarse with fear. Jumping from the flying beast thousands of meters in the air would be certain death for a Dou Zhe like him, who couldn't use Dou Qi to form wings.

Mo Yu's words made it clear that he never intended to accept the apology. Liu Xu had planned to play nice, then seek revenge later, but Mo Yu had seen right through him and now intended to kill him. It was then that Liu Xu realized just how ruthless an opponent he had provoked—someone who offered no room for negotiation, a madman.

"Mo Yu, do you really intend to…" Xue Mei hesitated, not because she thought Liu Xu didn't deserve to die, but because they were on their way to the Liu family to break off an engagement. Escalating things might complicate matters.

Mo Yu waved her off, indicating he knew what he was doing. Seeing this, Xue Mei fell silent. Although they hadn't known each other long, she knew that Mo Yu wasn't someone who acted without considering the bigger picture.

"So, will you jump, or should I help you?" Mo Yu asked Liu Xu, his smile cold and unyielding.

Realizing Mo Yu wasn't going to let him off, Liu Xu's face twisted in desperation. He quickly drew a finely crafted dagger from his storage ring. Seeing the weapon, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow in surprise. The Liu family was indeed skilled in weapon-making, as this dagger's quality was comparable to the Dark Serpent Shadow Sword he had once sold in Wu Tan City.

But no matter how fine the weapon, it was only as good as its wielder. As Liu Xu lunged forward to strike, Mo Yu calmly flicked his finger, sending the dagger flying out of Liu Xu's hand.

After knocking away Liu Xu's weapon, Mo Yu casually waved his right hand, which seemed as effortless as eating or drinking, but his hand was like an eagle's claw, grabbing Liu Xu by the collar and lifting him off the ground.

Holding Liu Xu up, Mo Yu slowly walked over to the window. Realizing that the boy actually intended to throw him out, Liu Xu's face turned pale with terror. The fear of death surged in his heart.

"Don't kill me! Please, don't kill me!" Liu Xu struggled desperately, his hands flailing like a drowning man, but Mo Yu's grip on him was firm, making it impossible for him to escape.

Seeing Mo Yu's actions, the Liu family bodyguards were shocked and their expressions changed drastically. If the Fourth Young Master died, they wouldn't be able to escape punishment when they returned to the family. Just as they were about to risk their lives to rescue Liu Xu, Mo Yu glanced at the buildings appearing in the distance outside the window, a playful smile curling on his lips. Without hesitation, he tossed Liu Xu out of the window.

At the moment he threw him out, a wisp of silver Dou Qi suddenly surged from Mo Yu's palm. Under his control, it formed a thin Dou Qi barrier around Liu Xu's back, resembling a delicate cloak.

"No!" Liu Xu screamed as he felt a strong force hurl him into a state of free fall. The realization of what was happening hit him like a truck, and he began to shout in panic.

But his screams were in vain. With a casual flick of Mo Yu's wrist, Liu Xu was thrown out of the window like trash, disappearing into the howling wind.

"Fourth Young Master!" The Liu family bodyguards cried out in horror as they saw Liu Xu tossed from the flying beast. They should have avenged him, but after witnessing Mo Yu's overwhelming strength, they knew they were no match for him.

As they stared at Mo Yu in a mixture of anger and fear, the room suddenly swayed slightly, but soon stabilized. At the same time, the beast tamer's voice came over the speaker: "Ladies and gentlemen, we have arrived in Xi Huang City."

Mo Yu seemed to have expected this and turned to Qing Lin and the others with a smile, saying, "Let's go, we've arrived in Xi Huang City. It's time to get off."

The four of them headed towards the exit, but before leaving, Mo Yu paused and turned back to the dumbstruck Liu family bodyguards, teasingly saying, "Your Young Master is still down there somewhere. Isn't it possible he hasn't died yet?"

After that, Mo Yu picked up Qing Lin and leaped off the giant bird.

Once on solid ground, Qing Lin happily bounced around, finally able to shake off the uneasy feeling she'd had on the flying beast.

"Master, what did you mean earlier? Is that awful guy still alive?" she asked curiously, recalling Mo Yu's parting words to the Liu family bodyguards.

Xue Mei and Lin Fei, who had followed Mo Yu off the flying beast, were also curious and looked at him for an explanation.

Mo Yu smiled and shrugged, saying, "As much as I'd like to kill the guy for bothering Qing Lin, he's still the young master of the Liu family. I'm not afraid of the Liu family, but since we're here to break off an engagement, it wouldn't help to make things harder. So, I decided to spare his life. When I tossed him out, I wrapped a layer of Dou Qi around him, and I made sure to drop him only a few dozen meters above the ground. Since he's an eight-star Dou Zhe, he'll probably survive the fall with just a day of rest."

Xue Mei let out a sigh of relief at Mo Yu's words. She had been worried that killing Liu Xu would make it impossible to avoid a major conflict, which would only complicate the upcoming engagement break.

Lin Fei gave Mo Yu a thumbs-up, her white jade-like fingers flashing as she laughed, "Even so, that Liu Xu guy must have been scared to death. Being thrown off a flying beast isn't something most people get to experience. Well done, Mo Yu!"

Qing Lin also looked at Mo Yu with admiration in her eyes. She could tell that the reason he had been so angry was mostly because of her.

Mo Yu just chuckled and shook his head at the girls' reactions, then led the group out of the transportation center.

As they stepped out into Xi Huang City, the streets became increasingly crowded with people from the Mulan Empire. The men here were more rugged-looking compared to those in the Jia Ma Empire, and they were mostly dressed in fur coats, giving off a hearty and bold impression. The women, on the other hand, had slightly tanned skin, leaning towards a sexy bronze shade. Unlike the more reserved and shy women of the Jia Ma Empire, these women wore tight leather outfits that barely covered their chests and just a little bit below. Their slender waists were boldly exposed, and their long, toned legs were wrapped in short fur skirts or shorts, swaying seductively as they walked.

Taking in the distinctly different customs and scenery, Lin Fei and the others curiously observed their surroundings. Even Xue Mei, who had left her homeland at a young age, found the sights here to be quite unfamiliar.

As they walked through the streets, the group attracted many admiring glances, especially towards the three stunningly beautiful women.

"Let's find an inn to rest for the day. Tomorrow, we'll visit the Liu family and settle Xue Mei's matter," Mo Yu said, noticing the growing number of gazes on them.

"Alright," the three girls replied obediently.

After turning down a few streets, they stopped in front of a luxurious inn called 'Welcome Inn.' Without worrying about the cost, Mo Yu and the girls entered the inn.

As soon as they stepped inside, a servant came forward to greet them. The sight of such a handsome young man accompanied by three beautiful women caught the attention of many people in the inn's lobby.

Mo Yu's gaze swept around the room, but his expression suddenly grew serious when he noticed an old man sitting in a corner, looking disheveled and unkempt. Unlike his usual calm demeanor, Mo Yu tensed up because he felt a familiar aura coming from the old man… a kindred spirit.

(End of Chapter)

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