Published: March 7, 2025
CHAPTER 185: Treading Through Nine Heavens for You
Just from guesses and speculations, Mo Tianji deduced the origin of the blade. Everyone was left speechless, filled with admiration for his intellect.
Seeing the expressions of the crowd, Mo Qingwu felt immensely proud and tilted her head, wrinkling her delicate little nose, and said, “My second brother is the best!”
“Little rascal!” Mo Tianji laughed heartily, and with a clang, a red light flashed as the Star Dream Light Dance Blade was drawn from its sheath! In the night, it illuminated everything with brilliance, the starlight danced, even reflecting onto the adjacent lake, creating a dazzling scene, unparalleled in beauty!
“What a fine blade!” Mo Tianji scrutinized the blade closely, his eyes sparkling. “It even has Star Iron!” Then he noticed the characters engraved by Chu Yang on it. In that instant, Mo Tianji's gaze suddenly narrowed, and he looked up at Chu Yang with a completely different expression.
It was filled with gravitas, curiosity, and caution; holding the blade, he bowed deeply, saying, “Brother Chu… thank you! This sentiment of yours, I, Mo Tianji, will remember! For a lifetime… I will not forget!”
While others saw the blade as a treasured sword, a tool for conquest; Mo Tianji saw it as Chu Yang's heartfelt intention!
“Brother Mo, you are too polite. This blade is merely a token of my feelings; naturally, there’s deeper meaning to it. Not everyone is worthy of such investment from me,” Chu Yang stated candidly. “Brother Mo understands this, right?”
“Moreover, this was something I obtained by chance, and now giving it to Qingwu complements her perfectly.” Chu Yang smiled.
“Obtained by chance…” Mo Tianji chuckled. “It truly is quite a coincidence! This blade seems to be the heavens' gift to my little sister.”
“Exactly!” Chu Yang's gaze flickered, locking eyes with Mo Tianji, and they both shared a knowing smile.
Mo Tianji straightened up, his expression a little more relaxed, saying, “With this blade, perhaps…”
He did not continue, but his eyes were filled with gratitude.
Mo Tianji understood that this was Chu Yang's preparation for Mo Qingwu's return to the family! With an unmatched blade that could sever all!
Yet such a blade carried a deeply sincere affection that was not inferior to his own!
As someone who had met them by chance and saved his sister, Mo Tianji felt keenly that this sentiment was heavy!
Mo Tianji had never liked owing anyone even a little, but he could not avoid owing Chu Yang this debt! He had to owe it!
“Brother Chu, I’ve heard that the Butian Pavilion and the Golden Horse Knights Hall have been at odds frequently.” Mo Tianji thought for a moment and said, “But right now, your Butian Pavilion is too weak…”
“No need!” Before he could finish, Chu Yang interrupted him, speaking coolly, “I will utilize the people of the world, and I will deceive the world, but I, Chu Yang, will not use my true heart.”
“You only need to safely send Qingwu back. As for me…” Chu Yang took a deep breath and continued, “I can’t rely on you all the way to the end, can I?”
Mo Tianji admired him and smiled. “In that case, let me tell you a story.” He paused and gently said, “It is said that six thousand years ago, there was a lecher who roamed the world; he was obsessed with beauty, and who knows how many virtuous daughters were defiled by him, or how many good families were destroyed because of him. The people of the world hated him to the bone, but this lecher was a powerful martial artist, having reached the imperial level, and his speed was exceptional; even lord-level warriors found it hard to catch him.”
“One day, a young martial master was getting married but encountered this lecher; the bride was very beautiful, and the lecher took a fancy to her. The bride had no martial skills, and was kidnapped by the lecher to a cave, where her purity was at stake. However, the bride was very knowledgeable and saw a flower on one side of the cave, emitting a fragrance. She said, ‘If you give me that flower to wear and treat me to a drink, I will become your bride today.’”