Chapter 104 - 101: Former Love Rival?

"Forget it. They aren’t worth the money. I’ll just kill their Great Treasure Master later," Mo Qianqian said, somewhat speechless.

This was his first time giving up an opportunity to kill his opponents simply because they had no money!

However, this was also the best choice. He couldn’t just be a brute who only knew how to kill; he had to use his brain. Now was not the time to strike.

"Alright!"

The Slaughterer with the Evil Blade had no choice but to shoulder his broadsword again.

Xiajin Shi felt a wave of disappointment; they were just shouting and not making a move.

The people of the Ye Xiao Conglomerate secretly breathed a sigh of relief. They had been genuinely worried that Asura might act impulsively and attack right at the entrance.

"Hmph, Asura. Just wait, we’ll see who kills who!" Ye Xiao scoffed coldly without saying another word. Instead, he led Zhang Yongjun and the other two Tongyou Realm experts as they strode toward the entrance.

Bai Xiu, Luo Wushuang, and their group also walked inside.

"Wait here for news. I won’t let you all down!"

Mo Qianqian led the Slaughterer with the Evil Blade, another First Level of Tongyou Realm expert, and the First-Grade Spirit Master Gu Jin. Following the three from the Yuling Sect—Sect Master Pei Hong, Shi Muyao, and one other—they proceeded inside.

Factions or Spirit Masters who had been invited were allowed to bring two people with them. Meanwhile, Spirit Masters could enter even without an invitation, though they couldn’t bring anyone along.

Gu Jin activated his Spirit Body to confirm his identity, and the guards at the door did not stop him.

At the same time, the master of ceremonies shouted, "The Bai Xiu Conglomerate, the Ye Xiao Conglomerate, the Asura Conglomerate, and the Southern Wilderness Jade Spirit Sect have arrived!"

The MC announced the four factions simultaneously, sparking a wave of excitement among the crowd inside as heated discussions broke out everywhere.

Mo Qianqian paid it no mind and followed a female MC into the Hongyan Building.

The Spirit Master Banquet was held on the first floor. In the inner section, aside from the grand and majestic red pillars, there were no obstructions, allowing a direct view of the combat arena in the courtyard.

The seats for the Asura Conglomerate and the Yuling Sect were arranged right next to the arena. It was a long row of connected tables facing the stage, and many people were already seated.

Beside the tables of their two factions, Mo Qianqian unexpectedly spotted an acquaintance.

It was a young girl wearing a green dress. She appeared to be fifteen or sixteen years old with a baby face that was youthful and slightly round. She was over five feet tall with a well-developed figure, looking both adorable and full-figured.

That girl was none other than Lao Liu, who had helped him in the Ten Thousand Beasts Forest!

Beside Lao Liu sat a white-haired old man who, like him, was wearing a mask.

Mo Qianqian was somewhat surprised. Only one faction from the entire Southern Wilderness had been invited. What exactly was Lao Liu’s background? She had reached the Third Level of Tongyou Realm at such a young age, yet she remained unranked on the Hidden Dragon List. And now, she had been invited here?

Seeing Mo Qianqian’s group enter and hearing the MC announce them as the Asura Conglomerate and the Yuling Sect, Lao Liu acted overly familiar. She turned around and struck up a conversation, asking, "Do you know where Mo Qianqian is?"

Mo Qianqian paused in surprise.

Shi Muyao and the others were also taken aback.

"I don’t mean anything by it. I simply think Mo Qianqian is a pretty good guy," Lao Liu explained with a smile, revealing her small canine teeth.

Shi Muyao instantly felt a surge of jealousy and defensively declared, "He is my man!"

"Isn’t it normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines?" Lao Liu replied without batting an eyelid.

"You..." Shi Muyao was left utterly speechless with anger.

Mo Qianqian was also momentarily speechless. Lao Liu spoke as if they actually had some sort of relationship.

"We haven’t seen Mo Qianqian," Mo Qianqian finally spoke up.

Only then did Shi Muyao snap back to her senses, reeling in her jealousy. Showing too much concern for Mo Qianqian and bringing him up in front of Elder Asura made her feel rather uncomfortable.

"The Eastern Wilderness Dongfang Clan has arrived!"

At that moment, the MC’s clear voice rang out again. Soon, an old man walked inside, leading two young men. Among them was Dongfang Yi, the young genius ranked twelfth on the Hidden Dragon List whom the Asura Conglomerate had recruited.

By using his own family’s quota, Dongfang Yi didn’t take up a spot from the Asura Conglomerate, which didn’t have any extra spots anyway. Or rather, it was because of Dongfang Yi’s ranking on the Hidden Dragon List that the Dongfang Clan even had the opportunity to attend the Spirit Master Banquet.

"Great Treasure Master, Treasure Master, General Manager, Seniors!" Dongfang Yi came forward and cupped his hands in greeting to Mo Qianqian and the others.

"I, Eastern Ascension, Patriarch of the Eastern Wilderness Dongfang Clan, greet Master Asura, Sect Leader Yu, and everyone! I entrust my grandson, Dongfang Yi, to your care in the future!" the old man also stepped forward to greet Mo Qianqian’s group.

"You’re too polite, Elder Dongfang. It is the Asura Conglomerate’s good fortune to have Dongfang Yi join us," Mo Qianqian replied.

This old man was Dongfang Yi’s grandfather. From the looks of it, he was also a Profound Realm expert. In the Eastern Wilderness, their clan was likely one of the top-tier factions. It was indeed sigh-inducing to see the Patriarch of a top-tier faction act with such humility. Compared to Central Earth, all the other regions were truly inferior by a large margin.

Of course, it had to be said that having the twelfth-ranked genius on the Hidden Dragon List join the Asura Conglomerate was truly their great fortune. In the future, he would inevitably become one of their core members. And from the old man’s words, it was clear that he wanted Dongfang Yi to remain in the Imperial City.

Yuling Sect Master Pei Hong and the others returned the greeting. Following that, the three of them left, guided to another seating area by an MC.

"Master Chu He has arrived!"

The MC’s voice rang out once more as an older youth, about twenty-eight or twenty-nine years old, strode in. The young man had a broad, handsome, and coldly striking face. Dressed in a plain, pale-white robe, he looked exceptionally mature and composed, exuding an unapproachable aura.

"Chu He! Nearing thirty, ranked eighth on the Hidden Dragon List, and one of the three great Second-Grade Spirit Master geniuses most likely to claim the title of Master Kui. Among them, Chu He has the highest support."

Lao Liu suddenly spoke up from the side. She glanced at Shi Muyao, a sly smile flashing across her face as she rambled on, "This Chu He is Mo Qianqian’s former rival in love!"

"What?" Mo Qianqian was instantly stunned. He thought, "My rival in love? Since when did I have such a rival? Why haven’t I heard of this?"

Of course, Mo Qianqian knew that Chu He was ranked eighth on the Hidden Dragon List, but he had never heard of Chu He claiming to like Ling Qingxue. By "former rival in love," Lao Liu was definitely referring to Ling Qingxue.

Lao Liu gossiped, "This Chu He is the son of the Third-Grade Spirit Master Chu Yiming, also known as Grandmaster Chu. However, due to a conflict between father and son, he has never acknowledged him.

"Still, given Chu He’s talent and cold handsomeness, countless young women have fallen head over heels for him.

"It’s a pity that Chu He actually liked Ling Qingxue. After the Ling Family expelled Mo Qianqian, he expressed his affection for her.

"Even though he was politely rejected, he didn’t care in the slightest, nor did he mind the rumors people spread about him."

Mo Qianqian was dumbfounded. He thought, "Did that actually happen? Did he like Ling Qingxue from before, or only after? Could he have followed in my footsteps and been deceived by her?"

"This Chu He is a deeply infatuated man. Even ten bulls couldn’t pull him away," Lao Liu added.

At this moment, Chu He seemed to have heard something and looked over in their direction. Lao Liu immediately shut her mouth. Only then did Chu He walk away.

"Does Ling Qingxue really have that much charm?" Shi Muyao felt a bit uncomfortable at the mention of her.

"Don’t even bring it up. You have no idea how much Mo Qianqian loved her. He’d have gladly died a hundred times for her," Lao Liu said.