Published: March 8, 2025
Mo Tianji's strategizing and arrangements had put the Li Family in an invincible position for this battle.
And Li Wubo's bow added a sense of tragic grandeur to the atmosphere.
The only flaw in Mo Tianji's plan was... if the four factions inadvertently exposed their whereabouts and the enemy became aware, even if they discovered it late, it would still lead to a fierce battle.
Even if both sides suffered losses, it would still not be advantageous for the Li Family.
However, Mo Tianji did not emphasize this point; to him, it would be best if both sides ended up dead. But Li Wubo's statement, though not explicitly stated, would make the four factions more cautious about keeping their movements secret. At this point, Mo Tianji added, “Everyone must pay attention, after exterminating the Stone Family, arrange for personnel to stay behind and retreat immediately; at the same time, ensure communication is smooth at the first moment.”
“Yes!” Watching the two hundred and four members shoot out like four bolts of white lightning, both Mo Tianji and Li Wubo breathed a long sigh of relief.
“Patriarch Li is truly talented,” Mo Tianji complimented with a smile.
Li Wubo no longer dared to underestimate Mo Tianji, and upon hearing this, he laughed heartily, “Compared to Military Advisor Mo, I am merely a horse that cannot keep up.”
Mo Tianji smiled lightly.
Li Wubo indeed possessed ambition and decisiveness. Mo Tianji only requested sixty to seventy people to launch a surprise attack on the Stone Family, but Li Wubo had keenly realized the rarity of this battle.
As Mo Tianji said, this battle was likely one where the opponent, Diwu Qingrou, was unaware of Mo Tianji's existence, making it a situation with the advantage of time, place, and people.
Since it was destined to gain an advantage, it should be a significant one. Whether there would be such an opportunity in the future was a matter for later. But currently, this piece of juicy meat must be devoured fully!
Thus, Li Wubo sent out half of the family's elite!
What Mo Tianji praised was this decisiveness.
……
“Military Advisor Mo, the soldiers have already set out, and the battle no longer concerns us. Since there’s nothing else to do, why don’t we play a game of hand talk?” Li Jue smiled and said.
Those adept at strategizing are usually good at games like chess. This is a widely recognized fact. Li Jue wanted to get closer to Mo Tianji, naturally seeking to cater to his preferences.
“A game of hand talk?” Mo Tianji frowned, feeling somewhat reluctant: Damn it. So many people are fighting and risking their lives for your Li Family, and you still say... it has nothing to do with us? You’re actually keen to play a game?
Laughing in the face of bloodshed? Watching as bones pile up?
What kind of heartless attitude is this? What kind of cold-blooded nature?
Li Wubo laughed from the side, “Jue'er is among the best at chess in our Li Family; however, compared to Military Advisor Mo, there’s still a great deal to learn. If Military Advisor Mo is interested, please give some pointers to my son.”
Mo Tianji smiled and thought, “This truly is a case of the apple not falling far from the tree; whatever kind of ungrateful and despicable patriarch you have, you’ll have just as unashamed and cold-hearted a son…” But he said, “Alright. I’ll have a friendly match with the eldest young master Li.”
The chessboard was set up.
Rui Butong sneered to the side, looking up at the sky.
Li Jue? Playing chess with Mo Tianji?
What a real joke; even Chu Yang doesn’t play chess with Mo Tianji anymore. You, Li Jue? Seeking humiliation like this is excessive.
The supreme beings present all gathered around, watching the excitement. Li Jue's chess skills were considered top-notch in the Li Family; as for this Mo Tianji... Heh, even if your wisdom is high, how can you understand and master everything?
The game began. Mo Tianji played black first; his expression was calm, and his movements were casual.