Chapter 829

Chapter 829: Duel of Magic (Part 2)

“Esteemed Immortal Master, please save our Mo family and save Young Master Mo Han!”

In the hall of White Deer Academy, an elderly man with white hair pleaded with Wang Chen, “He has been wrongfully accused!”

His face was etched with anxiety and fear, and his tattered clothes made him appear as though he had just fled from a calamity.

“Steward Mo, please calm down,” Wang Chen said in a deep voice. “Take your time and tell me everything.”

The elderly man who had suddenly come seeking help was indeed the old steward of the Mo family.

Wang Chen had met him a few times before, so he recognized him.

However, the steward’s current state was a far cry from Wang Chen’s memories; he was almost unrecognizable in his disheveled and pitiful condition.

Through the steward’s account, Wang Chen learned that the Mo family was facing a grave crisis.

The trouble had begun with Mo Han.

Mo Han, a disciple of the Qinyun Alliance and an official of Taiwu Pavilion, had been abruptly arrested that morning by Qinyun Palace on charges of dereliction of duty and corruption. He was now imprisoned on Qinyun Peak.

By the time the news reached the Mo family, the city guard of Taiwu City had already surrounded the entire Mo family estate, barring anyone from entering or leaving!

Realizing the severity of the situation, the elderly patriarch of the Mo family had immediately instructed the old steward to disguise himself and escape through a tunnel, seeking Wang Chen’s assistance as swiftly as possible.

Now, Wang Chen was their only hope.

Upon hearing this, a wave of anger surged within Wang Chen!

In truth, it was no surprise that the Mo family was in trouble. Due to Mo Han, the Mo family had long been closely tied to Wang Chen.

The Caring World Hall had been a gift from the Mo family to Wang Chen.

Moreover, the establishment of both White Deer Academy and Ci Shi Pharmacy would not have been possible without the Mo family’s support.

Of course, the Mo family had reaped their rewards.

Currently, over a hundred descendants of the Mo family were enrolled in White Deer Academy, including several direct lineage members, all of whom had received preferential cultivation.

This was undoubtedly the root cause of the Mo family’s current predicament.

Qinyun Palace and several powerful families in Taiwu City had long viewed White Deer Academy and Ci Shi Pharmacy as thorns in their sides.

The Mo family had clearly become collateral damage!

“Lord!”

At that moment, a guarding martial master hurried into the front hall, presenting Wang Chen with a letter.

It was a letter from Qinyun Palace!

Wang Chen opened it without revealing any emotion and carefully read its contents.

After finishing, he smirked faintly.

Qinyun Palace had acted with remarkable speed; they had just arrested Mo Han and surrounded the Mo family, and now they were summoning him to Qinyun Peak for an inquiry.

The reason given was suspicion of Wang Chen’s involvement in the disappearance of Master Ji Yun.

And if Wang Chen does not arrive at Qinyun Palace within three days, he will bear all the consequences!

Wang Chen understood clearly that the first ones to suffer would definitely be Mo Han and the Mo family.

If he obediently went to Qinyun Peak and entered Qinyun Palace…

That would be like getting kicked in the head by a donkey!

Elder Yao had told Wang Chen that Qinyun Palace was filled with hidden talents, with hundreds of extraordinary practitioners, and the palace was full of traps and formations. Even he would not dare to venture in.

Although Wang Chen had already touched the peak level of entry into the path, he had no confidence in being able to leave Qinyun Palace unscathed, so why would he willingly walk into a trap?

That was the opponent’s home ground!

But Mo Han could not be left to suffer.

He was one of the few friends Wang Chen had in Taiwu City.

“Esteemed Immortal Master,”

the old steward of the Mo family said, “When I left, the patriarch specifically instructed me that if things went wrong, he hoped the Immortal Master would send my Mo family’s disciples to other cities to hide. The Mo family would be immensely grateful!”

As he spoke, he was about to kneel and kowtow to Wang Chen.

Wang Chen reached out to stop him and said sternly, “Things haven’t reached that point yet. I will find a way to rescue your young master.”

“What you need to do now is help me gather some information.”

Since Qinyun Palace played dirty, Wang Chen had no objection to using like for like!

…

That night, at Qingchun Tavern.

The nine-story Qingchun Tavern was the largest and most luxurious tavern in Taiwu City, a place where ordinary folks were not even qualified to step inside. It usually hosted the wealthy and powerful, as well as members of large clans.

Tonight, the eighth floor of Qingchun Tavern was reserved as usual.

A dozen young men were drinking and entertaining beautiful women, their intoxicated eyes filled with desire, creating a hedonistic atmosphere throughout the room.

Outside the private room stood two innate martial artists, exuding a heavy aura!

The host of the evening was none other than the infamous playboy of Taiwu City—Sikong Hongfei from the Sikong family.

Sikong Hongfei was truly a third-generation practitioner; his grandfather, Sikong Changming, was an elder of Qinyun Palace and an accomplished extraordinary practitioner.

Though his father was not as impressive, he was also an extraordinary practitioner and the chief official of Taiwu Pavilion!

The Sikong family was one of the foremost large clans in Taiwu City.

With such a background, Sikong Hongfei, despite lacking exceptional talent, still roamed freely and without care in Taiwu City.

He disliked practicing and instead spent his days calling friends to feast and indulge.

His reputation as a playboy was well-known to all.

“Come, come, come, everyone, let’s drink another cup.”

As the wine flowed, Sikong Hongfei raised his golden goblet and laughed, saying, “Tonight, we will not leave until we are drunk!”

“Cheers!”

Everyone raised their cups in response, pushing the atmosphere to a climax.

“Cheers!”

Sikong Hongfei downed his drink in one go, feeling satisfied; there was no joy greater in life than this!

At that moment, he noticed a flash before his eyes as a figure appeared instantly, blocking his vision.

“Get lost!”

Sikong Hongfei waved his hand impatiently and shouted, “Don’t block your grandfather…”

Before he could finish his sentence, a strong hand clutched his throat, lifting him off the ground entirely.

Sikong Hongfei immediately found himself unable to speak, his face turning bright red in an instant.

As he struggled, he heard the other person say, “You are Sikong Hongfei? I have long heard of your name.”

Sikong Hongfei was nearly choking, and he wanted to say something but couldn’t get any words out.

Fortunately, the next moment, he was placed back in his seat.

“Damn you!”

Sikong Hongfei, who had never suffered such a loss, became furiously angry and shouted, “Bring me my men, seize him!”

He shouted three times in a row before realizing something was wrong.

The once lively private room had fallen utterly silent, with only Sikong Hongfei yelling at himself.

The others present had all fainted to the ground.

The two innate martial artists guarding outside showed no signs of movement either.

Sikong Hongfei’s drunkenness sobered greatly in that moment.

He instinctively gulped and retracted his arrogant demeanor, cautiously asking, “Sir, what do you want? If I have it, just speak up!”

The figure chuckled and said, “It seems you don’t recognize me, so let me introduce myself.”

“My name is Wang Chen, dean of White Deer Academy and owner of Ci Shi Pharmacy!”

Wang Chen!

Upon hearing this name, Sikong Hongfei’s heart sank.

Now he was in big trouble.