BTTH : I am Thunder Emperor

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"Ranked tenth on the Strong List, Lin Yan."

Staring at the man in gray before him, his eyes glowing with a faint red hue, Mo Yu whispered softly, quickly understanding why Fu Ao and the others were on such high alert.

Among the many students in the Inner Academy, those on the Strong List were undoubtedly the elites, and the top ten were truly the academy's prodigies. Anyone who entered the top ten had reached the peak of the Dou Ling stage, only a step away from becoming a Dou Wang.

Even Bai Cheng, who Mo Yu had faced before, was insignificant compared to someone of this caliber.

"You're here seeking my help?"

Seeing the indifferent expression on the face of the gray-clad man, even as he asked for assistance, Mo Yu couldn't help but chuckle in exasperation—this guy really had a peculiar temperament.

"Yes. I heard that Mo Gang has recently been selling Cold Jade Beads, which are crafted by none other than your own hand. Therefore, I came to visit," the man in gray said, his red-tinged gaze fixed intently on Mo Yu.

"Oh? You want me to help you remove the fire poison in your body." Mo Yu's silver eyes flashed as he sized up the man before him and chuckled lightly.

"You… you could tell?" A look of urgency flashed in Lin Yan's red eyes as he spoke.

"Your body radiates heat, and your eyes are red. Clearly, the fire poison has deeply invaded your body. You must have endured considerable suffering from it over the years," Mo Yu said calmly.

Taking a deep breath, Lin Yan's voice trembled slightly. "I tried the Cold Jade Bead from Mo Gang; it can suppress the fire poison but not remove it. Even the top alchemists examined my condition and said it was hopeless. However, after seeing how you defeated Bai Cheng shortly after arriving in the Inner Academy, formed Mo Gang, and even created the lucrative Cold Jade Bead, I was compelled to come.

"If you, Leader Mo, have a way to purge the fire poison, I am willing to accept any condition you name."

Hearing Lin Yan's words, Mo Yu paused and, after a moment's thought, smiled. "You're right; I do have a way to clear the fire poison. But I have a condition of my own."

"And what is that?" Lin Yan asked eagerly.

"Join Mo Gang!"

The words stunned everyone. Not only Lin Yan but even Fu Ao and his companions looked on in shock.

None of them expected their boss to be so ambitious, aiming to recruit Lin Yan, ranked tenth on the Strong List, into Mo Gang.

The top ten on the Strong List were the true powerhouses of the Inner Academy, standing at the pinnacle among thousands of Jia Nan Academy students. Such figures could easily establish their own factions, drawing in elite students—like how Lin Xiuya, ranked second, had his "Wolf Fang" group, and Liu Qing, ranked third, had his "Mountain Splitting" faction.

Although Lin Yan was only ranked tenth, it was due to the suppression from the fire poison. Without it, he would undoubtedly rank even higher. Recruiting such a powerhouse into the fledgling Mo Gang was an extraordinarily ambitious move.

Lin Yan's expression tightened. Frowning, he replied, "Leader Mo, don't you think this is a bit excessive? I, Lin Yan, am used to being independent. I'm not one to join any faction. Perhaps you could name another condition."

"Excessive? Didn't you just say you'd agree to any condition? And the tenth on the Strong List—so impressive?"

Noticing Lin Yan's reluctance, a cold smile appeared on Mo Yu's face. Suddenly, a vast wave of soul power erupted from him, swirling out like a ferocious tornado, engulfing the area!

As the massive soul pressure emerged, Lin Yan's expression changed. He abruptly stood, his eyes glowing red as a fierce aura surged from his body, attempting to resist the overwhelming soul power that filled the air.

"This… this soul power… how is it possible? Even the academy elders don't possess such immense soul strength!"

Struggling under the pressure, Lin Yan was inwardly astounded as he looked at Mo Yu in disbelief. In the Dou Qi Continent, cultivating soul power was notoriously difficult. Even Dou Huang and Dou Zong experts, despite their powerful Dou Qi, usually had average soul strength.

Yet Mo Yu, a new student, could emit soul power this terrifying. To someone ranked tenth, Mo Yu's Dou Qi strength might be unimpressive, but this vast soul force made him a terrifying presence—nearly comparable to a Dou Wang!

Unmoved by Lin Yan's shock, Mo Yu maintained his calm demeanor. In terms of sheer soul power, Mo Yu was indeed a rarity. Although, in the original story, Xiao Yan as a Da Dou Shi could refine fifth-tier pills, his advantage stemmed from his Heavenly Flame and skillful soul control. His raw soul power, however, only slightly surpassed that of an average Da Dou Shi.

Currently, Mo Yu's soul power was at the fifth-grade, in the late Mortal realm, only a step away from Mortal realm Perfection. With a suitable soul technique, even an ordinary Dou Wang might not be his match—let alone a peak Dou Ling like Lin Yan.

After overwhelming Lin Yan with his soul pressure, Mo Yu withdrew his formidable power. Lin Yan felt an immediate relief, wiping the sweat from his forehead and breathing easier. Gazing at Mo Yu again, his once-cold red eyes now held a solemn respect and caution.

"Join Mo Gang, and I will cure your fire poison. Or, you may leave. These are your only options," Mo Yu said coolly, his voice echoing throughout the hall.

Lin Yan's face tightened, and he bit his lip. After a moment of silence, he nodded resolutely. "Fine. I agree. If you can completely purge the fire poison, I'll join Mo Gang!"

After weighing his options, Lin Yan ultimately submitted. His fire poison was dangerously advanced, and Mo Yu's mysterious strength was unfathomable. The title of tenth on the Strong List was of little value against someone like Mo Yu.

Moreover, in Mo Yu's presence, Lin Yan felt a sense of pressure he had only experienced from Lin Xiuya.

Lin Xiuya's name was renowned within the academy, ranking second and having recently broken through to Dou Wang. Even Lin Yan respected his strength.

Yet Mo Yu, a freshman, gave him a similar pressure. Mo Yu's display of strength made joining Mo Gang far more acceptable to Lin Yan.

Strength is the ultimate law.

Seeing that Lin Yan had agreed to join Mo Gang, Fu Ao and the others were speechless with amazement. They were also deeply impressed by Mo Yu's powerful soul display, making them even more loyal.

Their leader was truly remarkable to be able to recruit even Lin Yan.

In a quiet chamber within Mo Gang's headquarters, Mo Yu sat across from Lin Yan, preparing to dispel the fire poison.

"How long has the fire poison accumulated in your body?"

Lin Yan's face darkened at the question but, recalling Mo Yu's intimidating strength, suppressed his frustration and replied, "About a year and a half."

"Back then, I urgently needed to improve my strength, so I trained in the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, sometimes for one or two months straight. The fire poison gradually accumulated and eventually became so entwined with my Dou Qi that I couldn't separate them anymore."

Mo Yu nodded slightly, his gaze fixed on Lin Yan's reddened eyes. After a long pause, he finally looked away, pondering for a moment before speaking slowly, "The fire poison accumulated in your body is deeper than I expected. However, there is a way to address it."

"Because the fire poison is so deeply ingrained, trying to expel it all at once would be impossible. So, I can help you deal with it gradually."

"How gradual?" Lin Yan frowned.

"It won't take too long. This is the Cold Spirit Bead, an enhanced version of the Cold Jade Bead. It can temporarily suppress the fire poison in your body, keeping it from clouding your mind." Mo Yu retrieved a bead, even purer and more lustrous than the Cold Jade Bead, from his beast ring and placed it on the table.

Lin Yan quickly reached for the Cold Spirit Bead, a hint of skepticism in his eyes as he held it in his hand. The smooth, milky-white bead emitted a faint chill. Feeling this, a trace of joy flashed across his face.

As the cool energy from the Cold Spirit Bead entered his body, the chill spread, slightly diminishing the red glint in his eyes.

Lin Yan could clearly feel the relief from the fire poison and looked at Mo Yu with a hint of trust.

"Of course, the Cold Spirit Bead can only suppress the fire poison, not fully expel it." Mo Yu stroked his chin, then murmured softly, "Seems like it'll take a bit of effort."

"Go stand guard outside the door and don't let anyone disturb me. I need to refine something," Mo Yu waved his hand dismissively at Lin Yan.

Lin Yan was stunned. In the inner courtyard, even the likes of Lin Xiuya or Yan Hao wouldn't dare to command him like this. However, recalling the fire poison in his body and Mo Yu's frightening strength, he reluctantly nodded, stood up, and left, closing the door behind him.

After Lin Yan left, Mo Yu shifted his gaze back, flicked his finger, and a streak of crimson thunder flame shot out, transforming into a blazing fire before him.

While the flame burned, Mo Yu retrieved several ingredients from his beast ring, finally taking out a magic core emitting a faint chill and placing it among the materials.

"If I want to win over Lin Yan, it'll take some resources."

The materials alone were worth at least three hundred thousand gold coins and were not easy to gather. Without the support of the Mo Gang, it would've taken him half a month to collect everything on his own.

Fortunately, while there were many ingredients involved, this concoction didn't require overly precise techniques. In the hands of Mo Yu, a master of crafting, it wouldn't take much time.

As the crimson thunder flame roared, one item after another was tossed into the fire. Around ten minutes later, the ice-type magic core on the table was also thrown in.

Amidst the blazing thunder fire, a snow-white liquid resembling ice floated above, rolling gently. Wisps of chill rose and mingled with the flame, transforming into a dense white mist.

Mo Yu stared intently at the cold, snow-like liquid. After a few more minutes in the lightning flame, the liquid gradually condensed into thumb-sized, snow-white beads.

Seeing this, Mo Yu's expression relaxed.

With a wave of his hand, a light suction force caused several snow-white beads to draw a graceful arc through the air and fall accurately into a jade bottle on the table.

Exhaling in relief, Mo Yu glanced at the bottle full of Ice Spirit Beads, a faint smile crossing his face. He stretched his limbs, then turned toward the door, saying calmly, "Come in."

Lin Yan, who had been waiting impatiently outside, rushed in, his face eager. "Is it done?"

"Yes."

Nodding, Mo Yu tossed the jade bottle on the table to Lin Yan, who caught it hastily.

"These are 'Ice Spirit Beads,' which have a potent cooling effect to counteract fire poison. After taking one, it will slowly absorb the fire poison in your body. Take one every five days until they're gone. If there's any fire poison left, I'll make more."

"Remember, during this period, you can't cultivate in the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, or the effects will be lost instantly," Mo Yu warned.

"Alright." Lin Yan, holding the jade bottle, grinned at Mo Yu. "If this really clears the fire poison from my body, I, Lin Yan, will acknowledge you as my leader."

"Rest assured, joining the Mo Gang will be the best decision of your life." Mo Yu waved a hand and began to head toward the door, but then stopped, a playful smile crossing his face as he turned back to Lin Yan.

"Oh, by the way, just a reminder: while the Ice Spirit Bead needs to be ingested to be effective, it's not a pill, meaning it won't dissolve on its own in your body."

"What do you mean?" Lin Yan asked, confused.

"The Ice Spirit Bead will continuously absorb the fire poison in your body. In other words, the fire poison will transfer from your body into the bead.

"Once an Ice Spirit Bead has absorbed all the fire poison it can hold, you'll need to expel it from your body and then take a new one. Only by doing this repeatedly can you gradually cleanse all the fire poison from your system," Mo Yu explained.

"Expel the bead? How?" Lin Yan felt a bad premonition.

Mo Yu merely glanced behind Lin Yan, a hint of humor in his gaze.

Realizing what he meant, Lin Yan's expression turned bitter. His hand instinctively touched his lower back as he looked at Mo Yu, gritting his teeth.

"You mean… I'll have to, um… pass it out?"

Mo Yu nodded slightly.

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