Published: March 8, 2025
Mo Tianji was planning, and after implementing his plan, he immediately felt that he had miscalculated one thing: the coldness of people's hearts.
Regarding the extermination of families, people nowadays were incredibly indifferent. As long as it wasn't someone close to them who had died, they didn't take it to heart at all. In fact, too many were happily watching the chaos, jumping with glee.
Mo Tianji had gathered the information of around forty to fifty small noble families that met his criteria, and in his first move, he eliminated the three most notorious ones among them.
According to Mo Tianji's original plan, eliminating these three families should have caused a stir. However, he was met with an unexpected indifference.
Mo Tianji quickly realized his mistake and immediately ordered the extermination of three more families. Simultaneously, he ramped up efforts to gather young female beggars, which finally stirred some waves.
But it still fell far short of his expectations. Mo Tianji, feeling frustrated, ordered the massacre of seven small families in one go, and intensified the operation to gather young female beggars, executing it with great urgency.
A few days later, seeing that the martial arts world had begun to boil, Mo Tianji immediately eradicated six more families, adding fuel to the already raging fire.
Moreover, he targeted those extremely indifferent individuals one by one!
The personnel involved in these operations were all at least martial sovereigns, with an imperial throne leading and several king level experts...
Finally, the scene that Mo Tianji had anticipated appeared.
On this day, as he went out, he was blocked in an inn.
“Mo Patriarch, this old man has something to request, may I ask if Mo Patriarch could hear an old man's words?” The speaker was an old man with white hair.
This old man's name was Mo Ruoshui. Although he shared the same surname, he was not from the Mo Family. He was aged but a ninth-grade throne expert, a lone master within the Mo Family's jurisdiction. He always operated alone, complied with the Mo Family's authority, yet never fully submitted.
He was considered a free man, existing outside the rules. Mo Tianji's target was precisely people like him.
“Please speak freely, Mo Old.” Mo Tianji stood up and smiled, forcing a smile that contrasted sharply with his previous solemn demeanor, making the seriousness of the situation even more apparent.
“May I ask, Mo Patriarch, what is your view on this incident of family extermination in the martial arts world?” Mo Ruoshui, after thanking Mo Tianji, eagerly raised his question.
“About this…” Mo Tianji subtly frowned but soon restored his bright smile, calmly stating, “Such incidents are not too uncommon in the past few days, right? Hehe, it shouldn't be anything major. Mo Old need not worry, everyone should disperse.”
The more he said this, the less the crowd believed him. Not only did they not disperse; instead, they stood firm, unwilling to leave.
“Mo Patriarch, do not underestimate this matter. This may not be trivial.” Mo Ruoshui stroked his white beard and said, “You must have some plans in mind, but I do not dare to pry too much. I merely ask, has the family investigation yielded any results?”
Mo Tianji's expression darkened, and he said lightly, “This matter does not require Mo Old to concern yourself. You are of advanced age; it’s better to enjoy some leisure days.”
This statement was blunt, but it shook the hearts of those present.
Mo Tianji’s reaction seemed to indicate that he had been struck at a weak point? Did it hint at his anger and embarrassment? Did this not imply that he had no good solution against these hidden evildoers?
If these major families continue to ignore us, we will all face misfortune slowly. How can we not be anxious?
Mo Ruoshui remained calm and earnestly said, “Old man has a few shallow views…”
“Hmm?” Mo Tianji maintained his composure and looked at him, “What does Mo Old think?”