Eliminating Hidden Dangers
Looking at the eloquent He Family Head, Mo Tang did not speak immediately.
Many of the leaders who had joined the Mo Alliance around him agreed with what this person said.
For them, the Snake People Tribe had already weakened after losing their Queen, and it would be a waste of their Gold Coins not to take advantage of this opportunity to conduct a large-scale hunt.
To this, Mo Tang could only shake his head and sigh...
People, if they don't court death, they won't die.
If it weren't for the relationship between Mo Tang Queen Medusa, based on what these people had done in the past, Queen Medusa could have personally slaughtered all the cities near the Tagor Desert...
Don't assume that this kind of thing won't happen.
Although it wasn't written in the original work, we can tell from many snippets that our Queen is definitely a ruthless person who doesn't blink an eye when it comes to killing.
Otherwise, so many powerful figures in the Jia Ma Empire wouldn't have been so terrified that they turned pale at the mere mention of it.
Mo Tang tapped his fingers on the table, and only after all the sounds in the hall had ceased did he speak, "Everyone knows about the Dou Zong expert who appeared beside me at the Yancheng Auction, right?"
This sudden, seemingly random statement left many people present somewhat bewildered.
Although I don't know what Mo Tang's intention was in saying this, it doesn't matter. All I need to do is rush up and flatter him.
Immediately, all sorts of arias appeared below, interspersed with plenty of flattery.
Mo Tang stared speechlessly at these guys...
He's good for nothing, but a master at flattery!
If everyone is like this, then how can the Mo Alliance possibly develop?
Shaking his head, Mo Tang had given up hope on these people.
Fortunately, when he first established this alliance, it was only for him to exploit others, so Mo Tang didn't care what kind of people they were.
All they need to do is win over people and forces like the Nalan Family, Alchemist King Gu He, and even the Snake People Tribe to the Mo Clan's side.
However, just because he didn't care doesn't mean that Mo Tang would let those lackeys challenge his authority.
Waving his hand, Mo Tang glanced at everyone below and said calmly, "You probably don't know the identity of that Dou Zong yet. She is indeed my friend, but she has another identity: Queen Medusa!"
As soon as the last five words were uttered, everyone in the hall fell silent, as if someone had been choked.
Even after learning that Queen Medusa was still alive, many people turned pale, trembled, and were covered in cold sweat.
It seems that the name Medusa still holds considerable power in the minds of this group.
Mo Tang looked at those people and said quietly, "I already gave orders not to capture Snake-People slaves, but it seems many people have ignored my words..."
"He Family, you said that the Snake Nest Mercenary Group was attacked by the Snake People Tribe and suffered heavy casualties. But as far as I know, the Snake People Tribe have all retreated and hidden in the center of the Great Desert. I wonder how the Snake Nest Mercenary Group became enemies with a medium-sized Snake People Tribe? Could it be that they are going to enter the center of the desert to collect herbs?"
He Qian's expression turned grim. Faced with Mo Tang's question, he could only vaguely reply, "This, I don't know either. But as a mercenary group, they always have to take on missions. I suppose they received a mission related to this, which is why they're acting this way..."
Mo Tang raised an eyebrow. "Oh? So, He Family, you don't know the reason... Then why don't you let the leader of the Snake Nest Mercenary Group explain it to us personally..."
As soon as Mo Tang finished speaking, everyone present was taken aback.
Especially He Qian, whose son-in-law is the leader of the Snake Nest Mercenary Group and is also a high-level Dou Ling expert. He should be in Mo City right now. What does this little bastard from the Mo Clan mean by saying this?
Could it be that my son-in-law is already in Salt City? How come I didn't know?
Just as He Qian's mind was racing, Mo Tang called out in a low voice to the outside, "Lion King, bring the person in!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a burly man strode in with his head held high...
Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the other person was also carrying a gaunt-looking middle-aged man.
"It's the Lion King Yan Shi!"
As one of the Ten Great Experts of the Jia Ma Empire, although the title may seem somewhat undeserved now, many people still recognize Yan Shi's appearance.
Lion King Yan Shi and Alchemist King Gu He are close friends. In particular, Yan Shi has been rescued by Gu He many times. So after Gu He joined the Mo Alliance, Yan Shi also joined the Mo Alliance a few days ago at the personal invitation of Mo Tang.
Mo Tang had actually known about the Snake Nest Mercenary Group a few days ago, and even sent Lion King to capture them, intending to make an example of them.
But before I could even kill the chicken, some arrogant monkey jumped out. Well, I guess I'll just have to kill them both...
Looking at the Snake Nest Mercenary Group Leader lying on the ground, his limbs clearly broken and his Dou Qi sealed, Mo Tang slowly said, "Tell me, why did you violate the Alliance's ban and secretly go to the desert to capture Snake People Tribe slaves..."
The Snake Nest Mercenary Group Leader, who was terrified, dared not hide anything and confessed everything without hesitation.
It turns out that the Snake Nest Mercenary Group originally operated in the Demonic Beast Mountain Range near Black Rock City, but due to the Mo Alliance's ban, many forces dared not venture deep into the desert to capture Snake-People, which caused the price of Snake-People slaves in the Jia Ma Empire to increase dozens of times...
Driven by such huge profits, He Qian, the He Family Head, couldn't sit still any longer and directly sent the Snake Nest Mercenary Group to Mo City to secretly capture Snake-People slaves and earn huge profits.
In just over a year, the He Family made tens of millions in profit from the business of capturing Snake-People slaves, which led many insiders to be unable to resist and start getting a piece of the pie.
"Tsk tsk, this one business alone can bring the He Family tens of millions of Gold Coins in profit a year. It seems the He Family head really has a knack for making money..."
His own ban had ironically become the culprit behind the He Family's monopoly on business, which greatly angered Mo Tang.
He Qian's face was ashen as he looked at his son-in-law, who had been beaten to a pulp, and he said stiffly, "I remember that when the Mo Alliance was first established, it said that it would not interfere too much with the members within the alliance. It was just that everyone would come together and work together to obtain some benefits that would be extremely advantageous to both sides..."
I don't think there's anything wrong with what my He Family did. On the contrary, what gives you the right to ban our families' free business dealings?
If you dislike the He Family, then I, He Qian, won't shamelessly stay here and be someone's dog!
Mo Tang raised an eyebrow, a half-smile playing on his lips, and said, "Oh? So you're withdrawing?"
"So what if it is?"
"Heh, very good. From this moment on, your He Family is no longer a member of my Mo Alliance..."
"Since you no longer belong to my Mo Alliance, you are no longer under the Mo Alliance protection. Therefore, you must pay for the sins you have committed..."
As Mo Tang finished speaking, a powerful aura surged into the sky outside the hall...