Chapter 97

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Chapter 97: It’s Him

The intelligence officer from Embrace Moon Tower, even while whispering in Qiu Yuwan’s ear, used sound transmission, indicating the significance of the matter.

When she glanced at Zhang Yang, it immediately aroused the curiosity of Liu Feijue and Long Luanshen.

Although both knew that the Liu family and the Burial Dragon Forbidden Ground were stronger than Embrace Moon Tower, they had to admit that the intelligence network of Embrace Moon Tower rivaled that of the Moon-Holding Tower. This meant something significant was unfolding—and it likely involved Zhang Yang.

They could not understand how this man, whom they regarded as merely surviving under the Liu family’s protection, could possibly be involved in anything of importance. Perhaps there was trouble again in the Vast Forest? Was the Demon Slayer Team attacking once more to annihilate the Vast Forest?

Only Zhang Yang understood the truth.

The extermination of the Mo family had already been discovered.

The recent battle had caused quite a commotion, but given how vast and powerful Mo City was, few would have expected news of the Mo family’s destruction to spread so quickly. While the action had already been taken, the news still lagged behind.

Zhang Yang continued to eat steadily.

He had plans for the night as well.

Qiu Yuwan’s dark eyes flashed with shock, then doubt, as she slightly nodded, signaling for her people to leave.

“The Mo family has been exterminated.”

As soon as she spoke, Liu Feijue and Long Luanshen jumped to their feet.

“What did you say? The Mo family was exterminated?” Long Luanshen exclaimed, unable to believe it.

Liu Feijue’s sharp gaze turned to Zhang Yang, his heart boiling with disbelief. He had clashed with the Mo family several times, deliberately provoking them, yet both sides had exercised restraint. This only proved that even he did not dare exterminate the Mo family, fearing the immense consequences.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yang kept eating.

Qiu Yuwan sneered. “You got lucky.”

“Oh? How did I get lucky?” Zhang Yang asked.

“Someone helped you destroy the Mo family,” Qiu Yuwan continued with a mocking tone. “Aren’t you fortunate?”

Zhang Yang was taken aback, then felt a strong wave of displeasure rise within him. These people truly saw themselves as the center of the universe. The fact that they still doubted his ability to destroy the Mo family made it clear they had never regarded the Vast Forest as anything significant.

To them, even the annihilation of the hundred-thousand-strong Demon Slayer Team was insignificant. For those of their standing, such a number was trivial. Their power had already reached heights unimaginable to ordinary people. As long as sages were not involved, the mere numbers within the Great Boundless were enough to deter most threats.

Although the Great Boundless was invisible to ordinary people, for those at their level, it was common knowledge that each major family could easily produce significant forces.

It was precisely this mentality that led them to dismiss the Vast Forest entirely. Naturally, they refused to believe Zhang Yang could have destroyed the Mo family, which was why Qiu Yuwan immediately ridiculed him, claiming someone else had done it.

In response, Zhang Yang felt anger, but it only sharpened his clarity. He realized that not only would it be difficult to strengthen the Vast Forest enough to rival these sage-level forces, but even earning their recognition would be an arduous task.

The power structure of the Southern Region had been stable for far too long. No one dared challenge the established order, nor did anyone possess the strength to do so.

“Don’t celebrate too soon,” Qiu Yuwan mocked coldly. “Once the news spreads, the extermination of the Mo family will surely fall on your head. Hmph. Let’s see if you’re still smiling then.”

Liu Feijue sneered, “It won’t be a problem. As long as he cries and kneels to beg me, willing to become my dog, I’ll accept him.”

Qiu Yuwan and Long Luanshen immediately laughed.

“Should I congratulate Brother Liu in advance for gaining a dog that can bite?” Long Luanshen joked.

Liu Feijue laughed heartily.

Zhang Yang’s gaze sharpened. He removed the golden badge from his chest and set it down on the table.

The moment he did, Liu Feijue and the others lost their smiles.

Zhang Yang took off his mask, revealing his true face. With a sigh, he said, “I am different from you. I was born among the common people, surrounded by those with genuine hearts. I have never experienced the complexities of high society and do not understand the fickle nature of human emotions. So when you, Liu Feijue, invited me, I was eager to experience what the world was like. Now that I have seen it, this so-called Gold Medallion Appraiser title is dreadfully uninteresting.”

Liu Feijue coldly replied, “You foolishly don’t understand the danger. If you die and someone frames you for the extermination of the Mo family, do you have any idea how powerful they are? The Mo family in Mo City is just a part of their strength. If they seek revenge, they won’t care whether it was you or not—they’ll come for you first. Only I can protect you.”

“I am a human, and I don’t like being a dog,” Zhang Yang stated.

Liu Feijue growled, “Then reality will force you to beg to become one.”

Zhang Yang sneered. “Then go ahead. Call reality over.”

Liu Feijue was enraged.

Qiu Yuwan laughed. “Brother Liu, some people claim they don’t understand the ways of the world. Let him experience it properly. Haha. Someone helped him destroy the Mo family, but will anyone help him eliminate the forces under the two Lords of the Mo family? Will anyone help him defeat the Mo family, which is supported by the formidable Mo Fei, who is favored by the current emperor of the Great Xia Empire? Will anyone help him wipe out the Mo family’s external forces? Oh, and just considering the Mo family’s elites within Mo City, excluding those in the Nightstone Mine—can he even handle the city’s guards?”

Liu Feijue sneered coldly. “He can’t handle it.”

“Exactly,” Qiu Yuwan continued with a cold smile. “Someone like him doesn’t even realize that having others destroy the Mo family is the same as pushing him off a cliff. Without Brother Liu, he’ll fall to pieces.”

Zhang Yang smiled faintly. He was well aware of the Mo family’s strength.

There were two martial arts marquises in the Mo family, both highly seasoned. Among them, the Marquis of Pursuit Sun ranked among the top three martial arts marquises in the Great Xia Empire. If one of the top nine martial arts dukes were to fall, he would have a great opportunity to ascend in their place.

As for Mo Fei, she was widely recognized as a martial arts expert. Although she resided within the inner palace, who didn’t know she was among the strongest of the current concubines in the Great Xia Empire, having nurtured countless powerful experts?

They were indeed tremendously formidable.

Moreover, their connections were extensive, allowing them to summon large numbers of skilled supporters.

Yet he felt no fear.

Since he dared to exterminate the Mo family, he had already taken these factors into account.

“Are you scared?” Qiu Yuwan asked.

Zhang Yang replied, “I was just thinking… when the seventy-two marquises of the Great Xia Empire became seventy, if two more were to fall, wouldn’t that make sixty-eight marquises? My math isn’t too bad, is it?”

Qiu Yuwan, Liu Feijue, and Long Luanshen felt flames of fury ignite within them, their murderous intent rising.

He wasn’t even remotely threatened.

At that moment, Lou Pingfan arrived. Upon seeing Zhang Yang, he paused briefly, gave a slight nod, and then went to stand beside Liu Feijue.

“What about the Mo family?” Liu Feijue asked.

Lou Pingfan nodded.

“Speak so everyone can hear,” Liu Feijue ordered.

Lou Pingfan hesitated and shook his head slightly.

“I said speak. Just say it,” Liu Feijue pressed.

Feeling helpless, Lou Pingfan finally said, “According to our investigation, the person who exterminated the Mo family took just a quarter of an hour from start to finish.”

Liu Feijue, Qiu Yuwan, and Long Luanshen exchanged glances before bursting into hearty laughter.

“A quarter of an hour? Tsk tsk, what immense power! Zhang Yang, it seems someone quite formidable has set their sights on you. Who did you offend?” Liu Feijue laughed loudly.

Zhang Yang merely smiled and said nothing.

Lowering his voice, Lou Pingfan added, “Young Master, someone overheard the person who destroyed the Mo family saying, ‘I, Zhang Yang from the Vast Forest, have come to annihilate the Mo family.’”

“Framing him!” Liu Feijue exclaimed.

“Definitely framing him, no doubt about it,” Qiu Yuwan added.

“This framing is so blatant; they really don’t take Zhang Yang seriously,” Long Luanshen remarked.

Zhang Yang’s mouth twitched slightly. What a contemptuous mindset.

Lou Pingfan fidgeted, unsure whether to continue.

Just then, the intelligence officer from Embrace Moon Tower, who had informed Qiu Yuwan earlier, returned in haste and whispered something in her ear.

Qiu Yuwan spoke up. “Regarding the extermination of the Mo family, speak openly.”

The officer said, “Miss, we have identified the perpetrator behind the Mo family’s extermination.”

“Oh? Who is it?” Qiu Yuwan asked.

Liu Feijue, Long Luanshen, and Lou Pingfan all turned to look at the officer.

The intelligence officer from Embrace Moon Tower pointed at Zhang Yang and said, “It’s him, Zhang Yang from the Vast Forest!”