Arrogance

At this moment, the Mo Family was filled with guests, creating a lively and festive atmosphere. The spacious hall was packed with people, and a joyous ambiance permeated the air.

Seated in a designated seat in the hall were representatives or leaders of forces from the eastern provinces of the empire. Although many powerful forces in the eastern provinces hoped that the Mo Family would collapse as soon as possible, the Mo Family's prestige in the entire east was growing as it was backed by the Misty Cloud Sect.

Mo Cheng was in the hall, bowing to the guests below. His aged face was full of joy. As the number one expert of the Mo Family and the Great Elder, nothing was more comforting than being respected by everyone!

Soon, other important forces also made their appearance.

"Lord Bo Er, the Lord of Yan City, has arrived!"

The fact that the imperial officials, representing the empire in Yan City, came to congratulate Mo Cheng at this time proves, in a way, that the Mo Family has already smoothed things over in Yan City, and that even the imperial officials sent to Yan City are in cahoots with the Mo Family!

This caused many people's expressions to change slightly, as it seemed that the Mo Family was on the verge of becoming the number one power in the east!

"Hehe, Great Elder Mo Cheng, congratulations!" A richly dressed, fat man walked in from outside, smiling broadly and surrounded by a group of people. Seeing this fat man immediately brought to mind the nickname "Smiling Tiger."

When Great Elder Mo Cheng saw the fat man, a deep and cold killing intent flashed in his eyes. This was because the fat man, relying on his status as the city lord of Yan City, had demanded many benefits from the Mo Family over the years. However, he did not show it on his face. Instead, he smiled and said, "City Lord Bo Er, what are you saying? Thank you for coming in person!" With that, he led the fat man Bo Er, to a chair to the side.

Then, another loud announcement rang out. "Master Ye Cong, the head of the Ye Family, has arrived!"

A gaunt middle-aged man walked into the hall, laughing loudly, and said to Mo Cheng, "Haha, Old Master Mo Cheng is still going strong! You've almost devoured all of Northeast China!"

"Not at all, not at all. I didn't expect Ye Family to come in person. I am truly honored!" Mo Cheng said with a forced smile, and then welcomed him to sit down in the high seat.

Following this, more and more prominent figures from the northeastern provinces arrived in the hall. At the same time, Mo Cheng's smile grew wider and wider. Such a scene was unprecedented in other families, and there was no other family like it in the east.

Even so, in the final announcement, Mo Cheng, as the focus of attention, walked directly towards the door, which caused a stir among the others, who wondered who else could be personally greeted by Mo Cheng.

Soon, everyone saw a woman dressed in a moon-white silver robe walking slowly with delicate steps. Her beautiful face held a faint smile, and those around who recognized her were naturally extremely surprised!

"Haha, niece Nalan, I never expected you to come in person. It's truly an honor for the Mo Family!" Mo Cheng greeted her with a beaming smile, addressing her with great warmth.

Hearing Mo Cheng's words surprised many of those present who were unaware of Nalan Yanran's identity.

"It's actually Nalan Yanran, the personal disciple of the Misty Cloud Sect Master? Heh, no wonder Mo Cheng is so excited!"

"I didn't expect the Misty Cloud Sect to value the Mo Family so much, actually sending their young sect leader here. This old guy will be bragging about this for ages!"

Many people cast envious glances at Mo Cheng, which made Mo Cheng feel extremely honored. The Misty Cloud Sect was a behemoth in the Jia Ma Empire, something that was unattainable for these small forces in the eastern part of the empire!

"Elder Mo Cheng, Yan Ran kind. I was only asked to do this by Great Elder Yun Leng." Nalan Yanran glanced around the hall, a strange meaning flashing in her eyes, and smiled demurely with her head down.

"Haha, niece Nalan, Elder Ge Ye, please!" This time, Mo Cheng led the two directly to the high seats at the head of the table before sitting down beside them, chatting and laughing with them.

In the hall, everyone was clearly surprised by Nalan Yanran's arrival, but at the same time, their reverence for the Mo Family was raised to a new level.

While everyone in the hall was preoccupied with their own thoughts, two figures in black robes arrived outside the Mo Family's gate.

Hai Bodong, who was following behind, was still reeling from Xiao Yu's words about his Nine Star Dou Huang strength!

When the guards saw the two men walking directly towards the Mo Family, they frowned. They never expected anyone to make a move against the Mo Family at this time!

"Stop!"

Xiao Yu's gaze fell upon the plaque bearing the name of the Mo Family, and he chuckled softly, "This is the place!"

These words caused the guards on both sides to frown immediately. "Do you two have invitations? Today is the birthday of the Great Elder of the Mo Family. Without invitations, we cannot let you in!"

Xiao Yu smiled and said, "I don't have an invitation, but I have my fists!"

Before the words had even finished, and before the group could react, Xiao Yu stomped forward, and the bluestone floor beneath his feet shattered like a spiderweb. A surge of air suddenly appeared and rushed towards the group in front of him!

Boom!

The guards were instantly blasted away by the aura, crashing into the large door behind them. The ironwood, lacquered red door was smashed to pieces, and the huge commotion silenced the hall inside.

Mo Cheng, who was sitting in a high position chatting happily with Nalan Yanran and Ge Ye, suddenly turned gloomy. The expressions of the others in the hall were also quite interesting. They did not expect that someone would dare to provoke them at this time!

Snap! Snap!

Footsteps sounded from outside the door, and everyone looked towards the door, where two figures in black robes slowly walked in.

Mo Cheng glanced at the two figures who had entered, his gaze turning cold, and asked, "May I ask who you are?"

"You don't need to know who I am. I'm here today for only one thing!" Xiao Yu said calmly.

However, the voice coming from beneath the black robe sounded extremely young, which relieved Mo Cheng. A faint red Fire Attribute Dou Qi was gathering in his withered palm, and he said with a chilling killing intent, "Since you've come to discuss matters, how about we wait until after today's banquet?"

For some reason, Nalan Yanran stared at the man in black robes, and when she heard his voice, she felt a sense of familiarity, but she couldn't remember where she had heard it before.

"We can't negotiate, and you're not qualified. Hand over the little girl you kidnapped the other day, and I'll spare the Mo Family's life!" The young man's next words, spoken with an almost arrogant tone, left everyone present speechless, even Nalan Yanran raised an eyebrow.

Mo Cheng changed upon hearing Xiao Yu's words, and he said with a somewhat ferocious look, "Arrogant! Do you think the Mo Family is someone we can just come and trample on as we please?"

"Step on you? You're just a dog of the Misty Cloud Sect, what right do you have to bark like that? Tell me, where is that little girl?" Xiao Yu said casually, but his tone clearly showed that he didn't take the Misty Cloud Sect seriously.

Nalan Yanran's pretty face also changed slightly. Since she became a disciple of the Misty Cloud Sect, no one had ever spoken of the Misty Cloud Sect so casually!