BTTH : I am Thunder Emperor

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A young man suddenly walked into the hall, and he was none other than Liu Xu, the fourth son of the Liu family. 

The head of the Liu family had three sons and one daughter. The eldest son died prematurely, the second son was the family's young master with exceptional talent, the third daughter was known for her beauty and fame in Western Wasteland City, while the fourth son was notoriously referred to as the Liu family's evil scion. 

Compared to the second young master's reputation as a genius and the third young lady's renown for her beauty, the fourth young master's name was widely known for all the wrong reasons. 

Using the Liu family's influence, Liu Xu had committed numerous misdeeds, including forcefully taking young women, leaving the citizens of Western Wasteland City with no recourse but silent anger. Hence, he was branded the "Liu family's evil scion." 

Upon seeing Liu Xu enter, Liu Ye, seated at the head of the hall, furrowed his brows. He had little affection for his son, who only indulged in vices such as drinking, gambling, and womanizing without accomplishing anything meaningful. 

Especially after yesterday's incident, where Liu Xu had caused trouble by harassing a woman, leading to him being thrown off a flying magical beast. Although the perpetrator showed restraint and no bloodshed occurred, the incident still brought disgrace to the Liu family. 

Once the matter spread, the Liu family would undoubtedly become a laughingstock in Western Wasteland City! 

"Why are you here instead of resting and recovering?" Liu Ye's voice was cold as he looked at Liu Xu. 

"Father…" Fear flickered on Liu Xu's sullen face upon seeing Liu Ye's displeasure. He had always been terrified of his strict father. 

However, when he turned to glance at Mo Yu, the despair he felt as he was thrown off the flying magical beast resurfaced, and a deep resentment and bitterness filled his gaze. 

"Father, didn't you want to know who threw me off the flying magical beast yesterday? I can tell you now," Liu Xu's chilling voice rang out in the hall. 

Seeing the hatred on Liu Xu's face, Xue Mei's expression changed slightly as she recalled the incident on the flying magical beast. Panic flashed in her eyes. 

However, when she saw Mo Yu standing calmly beside her, a strange sense of calm washed over her. She thought to herself that if Mo Yu had dared to throw Liu Xu off the flying magical beast, he must have had a plan to handle the situation. 

After all, this youth had single-handedly destroyed the Mo family in the Jia Ma Empire. The Liu family wasn't as strong as the Mo family. 

"You know who threw you off the flying magical beast?" Liu Ye raised his eyebrows, surprised. Though he didn't like his fourth son much, as the head of the Liu family, he couldn't just let someone teach his son a lesson without responding. 

"Fourth Brother, who dared to treat you like that? Tell me, and I'll help you get revenge!" Liu Xing, holding his Ice Soul Sword in one hand, slammed his other hand on the table angrily. 

The Liu family members in the hall were also intrigued. Though many had little fondness for Liu Xu, he was still the son of the family head and held a high status. 

For someone to dare punish Liu Xu in such a way, it was like provoking the Liu family's authority. No one had done something so bold in years. 

"Hmph, the one who threw me off the flying magical beast and completely disregarded our Liu family is right here!" Liu Xu's eyes flashed with malice as he pointed toward Mo Yu in the hall. 

"It's him!" 

The hall fell into a shocked silence as all eyes turned toward Mo Yu. Suspicion filled the room as everyone glanced between Liu Xu and the youth. 

From what they knew, Liu Xu always traveled with Liu family guards. Although top-tier Dou Masters wouldn't stoop to being bodyguards, Liu Xu's guards were still powerful fighters. 

Meanwhile, Mo Yu was just a youth not even twenty years old. How could he have possibly thrown Liu Xu off a flying magical beast with capable guards by his side? 

Most of the Liu family didn't know the full details of what had happened that day. Only the two guards had reported the situation to the higher-ups of the family. 

One of those informed was Liu Xing. He stared at Liu Xu in disbelief, then turned toward the calm youth, exclaiming, "Fourth Brother, are you saying that it was Mo Yu who threw you off the flying magical beast?" 

According to the guards' report, a young man had easily defeated them and thrown Liu Xu off the beast. The family's higher-ups had been shocked to hear this. 

In the Mu Lan Empire, no one had heard of a young genius possessing such extraordinary strength and talent. 

Now, Liu Xing realized that this young man was Mo Yu from the Jia Ma Empire! 

Realizing that Mo Yu had even defeated their family's top-tier nine-star Dou Shi, a mix of disbelief and jealousy flickered in Liu Xing's eyes. 

What made it even harder for him to accept was that Mo Yu might steal his fiancée. 

Liu Ye, seated at the head of the hall, was just as surprised as he looked at the calm Mo Yu. In the brief exchange earlier, he had sensed that the youth was remarkable, but he hadn't expected him to be powerful enough to defeat the family's nine-star Dou Shi guards. 

Even in the Mu Lan Empire, no one of Mo Yu's age had such an impressive record. 

With such terrifying talent, Mo Yu was clearly not someone to be underestimated. Such a person must be dealt with before he grows too powerful! 

"Mo Yu, not only have you stolen my fiancée, but you've also tried to kill my brother. Today, our Liu family will teach you a harsh lesson!" Liu Xing's expression turned cold as he signaled with his right hand, and several high-ranking family members stood up, their faces filled with hostility. 

These senior members of the Liu family were all powerful Dou Masters. Realizing Mo Yu's strength, Liu Xing dared not act himself and instead commanded the family experts to deal with him. 

Seeing this, Liu Xu sneered at Mo Yu. Although the youth's talent was indeed impressive, he couldn't possibly stand against several Dou Masters at once. 

Liu Xu was already fantasizing about torturing Mo Yu and taking the woman by his side into his own chambers to vent his frustrations. 

"Hmph, does the Liu family only know how to bully people? Why didn't any of you say anything when Liu Xu harassed us? The truth can't be decided by his lies alone! My father is the City Lord of Black Rock City, and my master is Master Ao Tuo, a fourth-tier alchemist. If they hear that I was harassed on a flying magical beast, perhaps they can have a conversation with your family!" 

Lin Fei stepped forward, her clear voice echoing firmly throughout the hall. 

The Liu family members were stunned, their eyes widening as they looked at the beautiful woman whose presence rivaled Xue Mei's. They hadn't expected her to have such powerful backing. 

The City Lord of Black Rock City, a major city in the Jia Ma Empire, was someone even those in the Mu Lan Empire had heard of. And a fourth-tier alchemist was no small matter. 

While this background wasn't enough to strike fear into the Liu family, it was enough to make them tread carefully. 

The Liu family experts hesitated, shaken by Lin Fei's words. Normally, those Liu Xu had provoked came from insignificant backgrounds, causing no major issues. 

But if they mishandled the situation involving a powerful City Lord and a fourth-tier alchemist, it could lead to serious trouble. They looked toward the family head for guidance. 

Liu Ye frowned as he gazed at Lin Fei. He hadn't expected that among Xue Mei's companions was someone with such an impressive background. This complicated matters, especially considering that the root of the issue lay in Liu Xu's actions. 

If it were any other minor power, the Liu family's strength would suffice to impose their will. However, against an equal power, they had to consider reasoning and justice. 

What worried him more was the possibility that Mo Yu had an even more formidable background behind him. 

Liu Ye remembered that within the Jia Ma Empire, there was a dominant force known as the Yun Lan Sect, which held a status as supreme as the Mu Lan Valley in the Mu Lan Empire. 

In his opinion, Mo Yu was highly likely a disciple of the Yun Lan Sect. After all, only such a powerful force could nurture such a genius, much like the "Little Beast King" of Mu Lan Valley. 

If Mo Yu were truly a core disciple of the Yun Lan Sect, then the Liu family would be in serious trouble. Just a casual dispatch of a Dou Wang expert from their side could easily wipe out the Liu family. 

"Stand down. Today, Xue Mei is visiting our Liu family; do not act rashly," Liu Ye waved off the family experts below and spoke. 

"Father!" Liu Xing and Liu Xu's expressions changed when they saw the Liu family's Da Dou Shi experts being called off by Liu Ye, and they quickly called out. 

"No need to say more." Liu Ye's tone was cold and unwavering. 

Upon seeing this, Lin Fei's beautiful eyes brightened, and she smiled smugly at Mo Yu. 

However, Mo Yu, noticing Liu Ye's profound and inscrutable expression, felt a bad premonition. He knew that this matter would not be resolved easily. 

As expected, Liu Ye then turned to Xue Mei and calmly asked, "Niece Xue, does your father know about your personal relationship with Mo Yu and your desire to annul the engagement?" 

Although Liu Ye suspected that Mo Yu was a disciple of the Yun Lan Sect, he wasn't overly fearful. After all, this was the Mu Lan Empire, not the Jia Ma Empire; the Yun Lan Sect's influence didn't reach here. 

Though the Liu family was at fault in the incident involving Liu Xu, Liu Ye would not easily allow the annulment of the engagement between Mo Yu and Xue Mei. 

"This…" Hearing Liu Ye's words, Xue Mei bit her red lips hesitantly. "My father is unaware of this. I came here today on my own accord, hoping that Uncle Liu would allow it." 

"Oh? Since your father hasn't spoken, please return home and notify him first. This engagement was personally arranged by our elders. Even though they have passed away, their consent is still required. I cannot make the decision lightly," Liu Ye said as he sipped his tea. 

"This Tiger Strength Pill—please take it back, niece Xue. One should not accept rewards without merit. Besides, this is a matter between the Xue and Liu families, and it's best that your teacher does not get involved." Liu Ye pushed the jade box back toward Xue Mei and spoke firmly. 

"Uncle Liu..." Xue Mei wanted to persuade him further, but Liu Ye simply waved his hand, making it clear that the annulment would not proceed, especially after Liu Xu had been thrown from the flying magical beast. 

Liu Xing and Liu Xu, watching their father's actions, heaved a sigh of relief. They hadn't expected their father to use this method to vent their anger, leaving Mo Yu and his companions speechless. 

Liu Xing shot Mo Yu a cold glance. Although Mo Yu's talent was undeniable, Xue Mei would still belong to him. On the day of their wedding, Liu Xing intended to invite Mo Yu so he could witness his beloved woman in another's arms. 

Then, he shifted his gaze to Xue Mei. His eyes were filled with possessiveness. For this woman who had betrayed him, Liu Xing swore to conquer her, both physically and mentally. 

Liu Xu also looked at Mo Yu disdainfully. Though the family hadn't taken action to capture and interrogate him, ruining his plans still filled him with joy. 

Mo Yu had been the first person to ever truly threaten his life, which made Liu Xu hate him deeply. 

"Mo Yu, what should we do now?" Lin Fei didn't expect the situation to escalate like this. She had thought that revealing her family's name would resolve the matter, but Liu Ye's refusal to annul the engagement left her confused. 

"It's fine. Leave the rest to me," Mo Yu said calmly, ignoring the mocking gazes from the Liu family brothers as he reassured Lin Fei. 

Mo Yu didn't have any personal feelings for Xue Mei, but helping her annul the engagement was a promise he had made to Master Frank, and he intended to fulfill it. 

"Liu Family Head, indeed, Xue Mei and I have been a bit rash. Today, I am willing to step back and no longer interfere with the marriage between Xue Mei and the Liu family. However, I need your family to agree to one condition." 

"What condition?" Liu Xing frowned. 

Xue Mei and Lin Fei also looked at Mo Yu in surprise. He had never mentioned any conditions before, and the situation was unfolding unexpectedly. 

With things as they were, they could only trust Mo Yu—the young man who had destroyed the Mo family—to create a miracle. 

"I want to challenge you to a competition. Whoever wins will have the right to Xue Mei," Mo Yu said calmly. 

"You…" Hearing Mo Yu's challenge, Liu Xing's face darkened. Even the family's Nine-Star Da Dou Shi wasn't his match. Was Mo Yu trying to humiliate him? 

However, Mo Yu shook his head and slowly said, "The competition I propose is in the art of weapon refining!" 

As soon as the words left his mouth, the hall fell into silence. Everyone was dumbstruck. He wanted to challenge Liu Xing in weapon refinement? 

Everyone in the Liu family knew that the young master had extraordinary talent in refining weapons. Even the family elders were in awe of him. Yet Mo Yu wanted to challenge him in this? Was he courting death? 

Liu Xing was momentarily stunned before bursting into incredulous laughter. He looked at Mo Yu with disdain. 

"Fine! I accept the challenge!" 

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