Wang Wenqian’s words caused Mo Deqiang’s expression to darken as anger simmered inside him.
Mo Family had been established here for many years, and although they didn’t possess a National Guardian-level expert, they had three practitioners in the Energy Transformation Realm, including one who was an Eighth Rank Grandmaster. In the Martial World, they were considered a second-tier aristocratic family with an esteemed status.
In normal times, even the people from first-tier aristocratic families would show him some respect. And now, this young man, Wang Wenqian, had actually issued such a statement, which amounted to a threat.
Even though the Wang Family of Jiangnan Province City was a great clan, it was a business conglomerate that had grown with the support of others, and didn’t possess much real power in the Martial World.
In this generation, Wang Wenqian was considered the pillar of the Wang Family, but this was only because he was defeated by Wang Chengcuo’s apprentice, and with his extraordinary talent, he became an expert of the Sixth Rank in the Energy Transformation Realm while still young, thereby gaining some fame in the Martial World.
Yet, now Wang Wenqian had the audacity to tell Mo Deqiang not to align with the wrong side, which was rather excessive.
Although anger roiled within him, Mo Deqiang, after all, was an old hand in the Martial Arts World and could keep his cool.
Seeing Wang Chengcuo sitting there calmly, seemingly indifferent to such trivial matters, but not preventing his disciple from making those remarks, had already shown his stance.
Clearing his throat, Mo Deqiang said with a smile, "Young Master Wang’s family is a great wealth in Jiangnan Province City, the Wang Family has extensive connections, and even more so with powerful individuals like Senior Wang to advocate for them, indeed not someone the likes of ordinary people can afford to offend.
However, my Mo Family has anchored itself in the Xiangxi region for many years and knows many people. Moreover, my daughter is particularly close to the young miss of the Imperial City Qin Family. The Mo Family also has some friends; when friends from various parts of the Martial World come to Xiangxi, they all show respect to the Mo Family. Yet now, Young Master Wang with threatening words, that is really too much."
If not for Wang Chengcuo being present, Mo Deqiang would have turned hostile right then and there, based on Wang Wenqian’s words.
However, out of respect for Wang Chengcuo’s presence, Mo Deqiang had to endure it.
Wang Wenqian, having his face rebuffed on the spot by Mo Deqiang, showed a trace of anger on his handsome face and glaring at Mo Deqiang said, "Are you trying to use the Imperial City Qin Family to pressure me?"
Mo Deqiang shook his head and replied, "It is you, young man, who is acting recklessly first. Taking advantage of your master’s presence, you used Senior Wang to pressure my Mo Family."
Mo Deqiang still had his martial artist’s dignity and backbone.
He believed that even though Wang Chengcuo was a National Guardian level expert, he shouldn’t be one to dictate the Mo Family’s actions.
Wang Wenqian became furious, "You scoundrel, my master is here, and you dare to be so presumptuous?"
Mo Deqiang folded his hands in a salute to Wang Chengcuo and said, "Senior Wang is an Innate Realm expert, a prestigious figure recognized as a National Guardian by various countries, and we people of the Martial Arts World should certainly respect him.
However, everything has to be reasonable. We martial artists are not lawless ruffians; we still have the Martial Alliance’s recognized rules to follow. If Senior Wang has matters that require the Mo Family’s assistance, and it’s not against moral principles, the Mo Family will duly follow orders.
But you are just a disciple of Senior Wang, yet you speak nonsense and act arrogantly in his name. If this continues, I fear you will ruin Senior Wang’s reputation."
Wang Wenqian slammed the table and rose, pointing at Mo Deqiang, "You scoundrel, does your Mo Family truly wish to be our enemy?"
Mo Deqiang’s heart skipped a beat.
Having spoken so boldly just now, he had indeed taken a leap of courage; now, with Wang Wenqian burning with rage and evidently harboring the intent to kill, it would be false to say he wasn’t afraid.
Although the Mo Family had three practitioners in the Energy Transformation Realm, he, Mo Deqiang, was not one of them. He was merely a martial artist in the late stage of Internal Strength; not even considering facing Wang Chengcuo, he couldn’t even beat Wang Wenqian.
Despite the fear, Mo Deqiang still stiffened his resolve and looking up at Wang Chengcuo said, "Senior Wang, you invited me here today, is it to mediate the matter from yesterday or is there another purpose? Please speak plainly."
Wang Chengcuo had not spoken all this while, allowing his proud disciple to handle things as he wished. Now, being questioned by Mo Deqiang, he frowned slightly and glanced at Mo Deqiang.
Overwhelmed by the piercing gaze of an Innate Realm expert, Mo Deqiang suddenly felt immense pressure and an inexplicable sense of suffocation.
Wang Chengcuo cast a casual glance at Wang Wenqian and said, "We are here only for that matter, don’t concern yourself too much with other things."
This was a reminder to Wang Wenqian that all he needed to do was to lure Yang Fei back and kill him, and not to interfere with the power dynamics of the Xiangxi Martial World.
Wang Wenqian’s heart chilled, and he hurriedly admitted his mistake, "Yes, Master, your disciple understands his error."
Wang Chengcuo looked up at Mo Deqiang and said, "My disciple and I came here to stir up yesterday’s incident, simply to lure Yang Fei back. You should be aware of the grudge he holds against my disciple’s family, right?"
Hearing this, Mo Deqiang let out a silent sigh of relief and nodded, "I have some idea."
"In that case, my disciple has come to seek revenge. Will the Mo Family interfere?" Wang Chengcuo asked.
Upon hearing this, Mo Deqiang felt a chill in his heart, and a myriad of thoughts flashed through his mind like lightning. Eventually, clenching his teeth, he said, "This is a matter between you two, the Mo Family has no right to interfere."
Wang Chengcuo nodded in satisfaction and said, "That will suffice. From now until Yang Fei appears, your Mo Family should stop protecting the people of the Yang Family. I guarantee your Mo Family’s position on this patch of land will remain unshakable."
Mo Deqiang let out a heavy sigh of relief.
Deep inside, however, he sighed helplessly.
He wanted to help the Yang Family; firstly, because the Yang Family truly was the party wronged, and secondly, his daughter’s initial attitude had said it all; the Mo Family stood on the same side as the Imperial City Qin Family.
Moreover, Yang Fei was married to the young miss of the Imperial City Qin Family.
Although the Imperial City Qin Family had not yet publicly acknowledged this relationship or given it their blessing, Yang Fei’s recent fame in the Martial World was significant. He was undoubtedly a rare talent, and Mo Deqiang felt it was only a matter of time before the Imperial City Qin Family accepted this son-in-law.
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But the situation was more powerful than the individual. Wang Chengcuo, a National Guardian Level expert, had personally spoken; not to mention himself, even if the several Energy Transformation experts of his family were present, they would have had no choice but to bow their heads.
"Mr. Wang... this, about yesterday’s incident, you must also help resolve it, otherwise, once you and your disciple leave, what will become of me?"
After Wang Chengcuo finished his piece, not only did Mo Deqiang feel uneasy, but Huang Yunfu was also sweating profusely and felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.
Today, he had put himself in opposition to Mo Deqiang, assuming that with Young Master Wang and Wang Chengcuo present, the Mo Family would be completely suppressed and that he would have no restrictions on his future actions on this patch of land.
But now that Wang Chengcuo had spoken as he did, didn’t it mean that once the matter was resolved, they would just walk away, leaving him having thoroughly offended the local power of the Mo Family?
That’s not how things should be done!
Huang Yunfu felt like he wanted to die.
He originally wanted them to seize the opportunity to take down the Mo Family, but with Mo Deqiang present and Wang Chengcuo already making his stance clear, he didn’t dare to say so and could only vaguely remind them.
No one understood the bitterness in his heart.
Wang Chengcuo was indeed not as tactful in dealing with people as Wang Wenqian. Hearing Huang Yunfu’s helpless words, even Wang Wenqian couldn’t help but nod, then he looked towards his master and cautiously reminded him, "Yes, Master, we can’t harm Huang Yunfu. If we can’t help him resolve the issue, his days here will be difficult once we leave."
Wang Chengcuo furrowed his brows slightly and raised his eyes to look at Mo Deqiang.
Mo Deqiang’s heart skipped a beat, sensing impending trouble.