No one had seen Xiao Yan since he left the Xiao family two years ago to train alone.
However, by the time he left, his talent had already returned, and he had even become a Dou Zhe in just a few months. This fact hadn't escaped the attention of the Yunlan Sect.
Therefore, Nalan Yanran took this matter very seriously.
For the next six months, she needed to at least reach the Grand Dou Shi realm to truly be invincible, so she would spend the next six months in arduous retreat.
News of Mo Tang's appointment as an Outer Sect Elder spread throughout the Yunlan Sect.
However, most Yunlan Sect disciples were unimpressed by this news...
After all, he was just an Outer Sect Elder, not relevant to them. At most, they were curious about who this Mo Tang was, and how he had been personally invited by the Sect Master!
In contrast to the others' indifference, Ge Ye, a fellow Outer Sect Elder, was delighted to see Mo Tang become an Outer Sect Elder like himself.
From their conversation, Mo Tang also gained some understanding of this supporting actor who had been bound to Nalan Yanran in the early stages.
Ge Ye also had his own family behind him, but unlike Mo Cheng, he hadn't given up his status as a Yunlan Sect disciple to take over the family line. So, although both were outer sect elders, Ge Ye's status was significantly higher than Mo Tang's, not to mention Mo Cheng's.
Mo Tang, however, didn't care. He knew that as long as Yun Yun was around, he had a secure support system and wouldn't be thrown off.
In the Yunlan Sect's guest room...
sitting cross-legged on his bed, cultivating, Mo Tang felt the rich celestial energy around him and couldn't help but sigh. No wonder the Yunlan Sect had been established in Yunlan Mountain for thousands of years...
The concentration of spiritual energy here was many times greater than outside!
Just as he was quietly cultivating, he heard footsteps and the sound of a door opening.
It was Yun Yun!
Looking at the beautiful woman in front of him who had changed into a plain long dress, Mo Tang curled his lips and whispered, "Yunzhi?"
Yun Yun, who had unexpectedly been caught in a weak spot by this hateful guy, blushed instantly. Then he glared and said with gritted teeth, "Then should I call you Tang Mo too! Humph!"
Mo Tang laughed and said, "Then we're even, how about it?"
Yun Yun gave this shameless guy a cold look and turned around to sit on the chair.
"Hmph! Elder Mo Tang, please be careful with your words. The person sitting before you is the leader of the Yunlan Sect..."
Mo Tang raised an eyebrow, then went along with his words. He walked over to the table, poured a cup of cold tea, and personally brought it to Yun Yun. With a look of panic, he said, "Yes, yes, it is I who deserve to die. Please forgive me, Master!"
Yun Yun was instantly amused by his expression. She tried hard to assume the dignity of a leader. After taking a sip of the cold tea, she finally couldn't help but extend her jade finger and tapped his forehead. "You, you are truly shameless..."
Mo Tang smiled at this without saying anything.
Yun Yun probably didn't even realize that she was becoming more and more casual in Mo Tang's presence, losing the unattainable status of the Yunlan Sect's leader.
After a few more jokes, Yun Yun finally spoke again, "Well, since you're now an Outer Sect Elder of the Yunlan Sect, you naturally deserve the benefits you deserve... According to the rules, Outer Sect Elders can choose one of the sect's mid-level Xuan-grade fighting techniques, and receive a considerable amount of cultivation resources from the sect every month..."
"Of course, due to your special status and your lack of merit, even I can't secure more resources for you. But I can let you choose a high-level Xuan-grade fighting technique."
Mo Tang's face flickered with surprise.
He had originally assumed that being an Outer Sect Elder would be a mere figurehead, but he hadn't expected such a privilege!
It was obvious, however, that Yun Yun had specifically secured this for him.
However, he had only just learned three mid-level Xuan-grade fighting techniques, all of which were quite powerful, offering both offensive and defensive capabilities. So, at this point, he wasn't particularly interested in anything other than a rare, special technique or a ground-level one.
So, after hearing Yun Yun's words, Mo Tang instinctively scratched his head and said, "A high-level Xuan-level fighting skill... I don't think I need anything..."
Before he could finish his words, Yun Yun's face darkened.
"What a jerk!
I went through so much trouble to get him this opportunity, and you're acting so indifferent...
This jerk is really... I'm going to be pissed off!"
Pulling a cyan scroll from her storage ring and slamming it on the table, Yun Yun snorted, "Here it is, take it or leave it!"
Watching Yun Yun leave in a huff, Mo Tang finally realized something was wrong...
"Why are you still angry?"
He could only pick up the scroll with tears in his eyes as he watched the beautiful woman disappear.
"Huh? Myriad Winds Binding, a high-level Xuan-level fighting skill, and a binding one at that?"
Mo Tang was astonished, reading the scroll's description of the skill.
Ten Thousand Winds Binding—a high-level Xuan-level fighting technique. Upon mastering it, the user simply clenched their palms against their foe, unleashing countless physical wind ropes formed from the convergence of fierce winds, which bound their foes as they traversed the void.
This was a powerful and practical fighting technique.
"Ah, this woman who says one thing and means another... doesn't she actually care about me?" Mo Tang thought to himself with a hint of pride.
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...
All the missions of this Yunlan Sect trip were accomplished. Mo Tang had someone, through Yunlan Sect's influence, pass the news back to the Mo Clan in Yancheng, allowing Mo Lan to expedite the formation of the Mo Alliance.
As for Mo Tang himself, he chose a beautiful day and, under the rising sun, arrived at the imperial capital, the Holy City of Jiama.
Looking up, his gaze swept across the magnificent imperial capital. Even as a time traveler, Mo Tang couldn't help but sigh in admiration. Such a vast ancient city looked absolutely majestic.
Moreover, in terms of grandeur and magnificence, it was in no way inferior to the great cities of his past life, and even more impressive.
"As expected of the Jiama Empire's capital!" Mo Tang said with a faint smile, letting out a sigh of admiration.
A passerby nearby glanced at him, a hint of disdain in their eyes.
Clearly, Mo Tang was now being mistaken for a country bumpkin by this man from the Imperial Capital.
If it weren't for his imposing bearing, unlike that of an ordinary country bumpkin, he would have been outright dismissive.
Mo Tang was unaware of this; he was currently contemplating where he should go next...
"Well, I agreed with Hai Bodong to meet with the Mitel family after arriving in the Imperial Capital. It just so happens that I need to purchase some high-quality medicinal herbs and magic cores, and I need to contact the Mitel family, the Empire's premier commercial family. So, I'll head over to the Mitel family first..."
(End of Chapter)