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Chapter 113: Agreement
After listening to Master Frank's explanation, Mo Yu couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.
It seemed that arranged marriages were a widespread custom on the Dou Qi Continent, prevalent in different regions and countries, where parents' orders and matchmakers' words held significant weight. This reminded Mo Yu of Xiao Yan's situation. Back then, Nalan Yanran had directly come to annul their engagement, even bringing along a handsome young man, who seemed to be from the Mo family. That incident led to the famous "Three-Year Agreement," marking the beginning of Xiao Yan's rise to becoming the mighty 'Flame Emperor.'
Mo Yu found himself inadvertently identifying with the role of the handsome young man in that scenario. Despite having lived multiple lifetimes, he had never experienced this particular role.
"Master Frank, why don't you personally go and annul this engagement? With your status, it shouldn't be difficult, right? And if you don't want to handle it yourself, there are plenty of young talents in the Jia Ma Empire. Why choose me?" Mo Yu asked curiously, pushing aside his scattered thoughts.
Hearing Mo Yu's question, Frank couldn't help but smile bitterly. It was precisely because of his high status that he couldn't be seen as using his power to oppress others. Besides, relations between the Jia Ma Empire and the Mu Lan Empire were already strained. If this matter were to become public and lead to a conflict between the two countries, it would be a serious issue.
Of course, Frank didn't want to get into all the details with Mo Yu, so he simply said, "As an outsider, it's not appropriate for me to intervene in matters concerning Xue Mei's family. That's why I can't personally handle this situation."
As he spoke, Frank glanced at Xue Mei, who looked like an ice lotus—beautiful yet cold. She clearly wasn't willing to go through with this marriage, and as her teacher, Frank didn't want to see his talented student's potential wasted.
Sensing her teacher's gaze, Xue Mei's delicate face revealed a hint of reluctance. The thought of becoming someone's wife was highly unappealing to her, given her passion for alchemy. Her beautiful eyes then turned to Mo Yu, wondering if the person her teacher had chosen could actually pull this off.
"So, Master Frank chose me because of my status as a forger?" Mo Yu speculated.
Frank nodded with a smile. "The family Xue Mei is engaged to in the Mu Lan Empire specializes in forging. With your skills as a forger, which even Patriarch Ye Cong praises highly, I believe you could resolve this matter peacefully."
Hearing this, Mo Yu couldn't help but purse his lips. It seemed Frank wanted him to disrupt the engagement by flaunting his forging abilities—essentially, to sabotage the marriage. This plan seemed rather unreliable, and Mo Yu worried that if the other side turned out to be some kind of rising genius, he could end up in serious trouble.
Of course, Mo Yu's wild thoughts weren't something Frank and the others were aware of. Besides, on the Dou Qi Continent, Mo Yu knew of only one "Child of Destiny"—Xiao Yan—so he was mostly just venting his frustrations in his mind.
"What is the strongest level of the family you're referring to?" Mo Yu asked.
"West Wilderness City, the Liu family. Their strongest member is the family head, with the strength of a two-star Dou Ling," Xue Mei's cold yet enchanting voice chimed in from the side.
"Two-star Dou Ling, huh..." Mo Yu glanced at the young woman, acknowledging that her appearance was indeed stunning. Her allure and grace made her an exceptional beauty. Compared to her, even Xiao Yu lacked that ethereal quality. Especially those soft, lustrous silver strands of hair—many women would undoubtedly be envious of them.
Given the proximity, Mo Yu could faintly catch the scent of her fragrance. If he were to pretend to be her lover and annul the engagement, the Liu family would probably want to kill him for making them lose such a beautiful daughter-in-law.
However, for the sake of the Beast Soul Blood Fusion Pill, this request wasn't impossible to fulfill. The strength of a two-star Dou Ling wasn't a threat to him. At worst, he could break off the engagement and then flee on his mount, Zihuo.
"I'll help Miss Xue Mei cancel this engagement. But Master Frank, could you give me the Beast Soul Blood Fusion Pill as payment in advance? I have an urgent matter to attend to, and it might take about a month before I can go to the Mu Lan Empire," Mo Yu said after a moment of thought.
His destination was the Mu Lan Empire anyway, so the two tasks didn't conflict. For the sake of the pill, agreeing to this request was acceptable.
Upon hearing Mo Yu agree, Frank sighed in relief. The wedding wasn't set to take place for another three months, so a month's delay was manageable. If he had to personally intervene, it would require far more than just a single four-star pill to resolve the issue.
Handing the jade bottle to Mo Yu, Frank smiled and said, "Your magical beast is advancing, so there's no time to waste. Once you've dealt with your current matters, just come to the Black Rock City Alchemist Association to find me."
Mo Yu took the bottle, smiling as he nodded. "Thank you, Master Frank, for your trust. In a month's time, I'll accompany Miss Xue Mei to the Mu Lan Empire."
As he spoke, Mo Yu inadvertently locked eyes with Xue Mei. The young woman happened to be looking at him as well. Thinking of the task he'd just agreed to, a faint blush appeared on her otherwise cold face.
As Ye Cong escorted Frank and Xue Mei out of the Ye family residence, Mo Yu returned to the hall and took out the Beast Soul Blood Fusion Pill.
Seeing the pill finally in his hands, Mo Yu's lips curved into a smile. Once Zihuo successfully advanced, it would become a powerful ally.
Mo Yu carefully placed the deep red pill into the storage ring housing the Frost Beast. Then, using his soul force, he gently guided the pill toward the sleeping Zihuo.
A small portion of his soul energy pried open Zihuo's mouth, allowing the Beast Soul Blood Fusion Pill to slip inside.
As soon as the pill entered, Mo Yu could feel its potent medicinal power rapidly spreading throughout Zihuo's body. This energy accelerated the absorption of the foreign bloodline within Zihuo, boosting the process.
As the mysterious beast bloodline was absorbed, Zihuo's body slowly began to grow before his eyes. At the same time, a powerful aura emanated from Zihuo, with the flames on its purple wings burning brighter and brighter. At this rate, it looked like Zihuo would successfully break through to the four-star level in just half a month.
Seeing this, Mo Yu's smile widened. As expected of a four-star pill, its medicinal effects were truly remarkable.
Retracting his soul force from the ring, Mo Yu watched as Ye Cong returned from seeing off Master Frank and his apprentice.
"Patriarch Ye, thank you for your help in securing the Beast Soul Blood Fusion Pill," Mo Yu said with a smile.
Waving it off, Ye Cong replied with a hint of embarrassment, "You're too kind. The truth is, the Ye family didn't do much."
Mo Yu simply smiled, unconcerned. The most important thing was achieving the desired result. Gently brushing his fingers over the storage ring, Mo Yu's expression suddenly turned serious. "Patriarch Ye, with Old Master Ye already beginning his recovery and my magical beast on the verge of advancing, it's time to gather our forces and prepare to destroy the Mo family!"
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