Published: March 7, 2025
Chapter 181: Mastering the World
“Because relying solely on strength, the current butian pavilion absolutely cannot achieve what Chu King of Hell has accomplished,” Mo Tianji said. “Yet, Chu King of Hell has done it and succeeded. This person, though he does not like to take risks, has been forced by the situation to start embracing adventure.”
“I just entered the city for less than an hour; I entered this inn and hadn’t even opened my package when you came knocking. A person with such intelligence capabilities could be Tie Butian, but he wouldn’t take risks.”
“And you immediately mentioned ‘the water of the Nine Heavens Lake flows freely, only my Purple Jade Flute holds it’ and ‘heaven's secret is difficult to predict, heaven's secret can be measured,’ indicating that you know who I am.”
“Chu King of Hell has the surname Chu, and your name is Chu Yang.” Mo Tianji calmly concluded. “So, you are Chu King of Hell!”
At this moment, his tea was perfectly brewed. Mo Tianji picked up a teacup from the table and gently pushed it in front of Chu Yang. With a slight lift of his wrist, a stream of emerald green tea slowly poured into the cup, steam rising and obscuring his face. Just as the cup was filled, he uttered the final words on this topic: “With so many clues, if you are not Chu King of Hell, then it can only mean... my eyes are blind.”
“Ha ha ha... indeed impressive.” Chu Yang looked at the tea with keen interest and asked, “Is this the so-called... heaven's secret tea?”
“Not quite.” Mo Tianji poured himself a cup and slowly sat down, saying, “Heaven's secret tea requires the heaven's secret tea scale, heaven's secret pot, heaven's secret cup, heaven's secret water, heaven's secret tea leaves, and must be brewed by me, Mo Tianji, to be considered heaven's secret tea.”
Mo Tianji said apologetically, “However, being out here, Brother Chu can only drink the heaven's secret tea leaves and tea brewed by me, which cannot be counted as the complete heaven's secret tea.”
“Now I understand.” Chu Yang lifted the teacup and took a gentle sip, smiling as he said, “Actually, I can't taste Mo Tianji’s flavor.”
Mo Tianji laughed heartily and said, “As long as Brother Chu is willing, there will come a day when you will know Mo Tianji's flavor.” This statement clearly indicated that as long as Brother Chu befriends me, he will naturally know who Mo Tianji is.
“Hmm.” Chu Yang nodded and said, “But this tea is too aristocratic; I’m afraid I can’t afford it.”
Mo Tianji glanced at him thoughtfully. After a moment of silence, he asked, “How is my sister, Xiao Wu... doing now?”
He had always been calm, but when he asked this question, there was a distinct flash of urgency in his eyes. Even his gaze was filled with worry.
He had been trying to calm his mind with tea, but until this moment, he finally managed to ask, and his voice still couldn’t remain calm. Mo Tianji's concern for his sister exceeded that of ordinary siblings by far.
Moreover, Mo Tianji had sensed an ominous hint from what Chu Yang had said.
You saved my sister; why would you say you can’t afford my tea? Even if you want to drink it for a lifetime, you can! But you said you can’t afford it, which clearly indicates something has happened to my sister.
He did not voice these thoughts, but he was quite clear about them in his heart. That’s why he lost composure.
“There’s something I find puzzling,” Chu Yang said while sipping tea nonchalantly. “Brother Mo has always been known for his heaven’s secrets, with exceptional strategy and intelligence. Few things in the world can escape your eyes. This was already evident from your previous performance, and I have no doubts about your wisdom.”
“However, when it was said that an ancient relic appeared, Brother Mo rushed over without seeming to suspect it was a trap.”
Chu Yang placed the teacup down with a “bang,” raised his head to look directly at Mo Tianji, his sharp gaze like two blades, and coldly said, “This does not align with Brother Mo’s intelligence at all! It was exactly because of your recklessness this time that Xiao Wu fell into a dire situation and was harmed! I want to hear Brother Mo’s explanation for this matter.”