Chapter 241
Let’s just say that the title of Best Male Lead at the inaugural Qingyuan Sect competition truly belongs to him...
“Turns out it’s... my own Jiao?”
Wu Dameng was momentarily stunned, then turned to Huang Donglai:
“Is he also a Ming Jiao?”
Huang Donglai: “...”
He certainly didn’t possess the transformation skills of Brother Li.
Just as he was at a loss for words, he heard Li Mo quickly come up with an idea:
“This is my mount.”
“Ah?”
Huang Donglai’s body jolted.
Murong Xiao stroked his chin, lost in thought.
Wu Dameng hesitated:
“A mount? I’ve only heard of human geniuses capturing Jiao dragons as mounts, but you...”
“Exactly! If human prodigies can ride on demon beasts, why can’t demon beast prodigies ride on humans?!”
“Whoa...”
Wu Dameng leaned back, his pupils shimmering with newfound wisdom.
Right!
Why should their demon beasts be the ones to serve as mounts for humans?
Recalling the scene of Li Mo charging at him while riding on Huang Donglai, Wu Dameng instantly believed it.
A prodigy.
This was definitely a prodigy of the Ming Jiao clan!
No wonder he exuded such fierce energy!
“Then this human... is also your mount?” Wu Dameng looked at Murong Xiao.
Murong Xiao exchanged a glance with Li Mo, then released the white jade relic, no longer controlling his bloodline.
In the next moment, the characteristics of a Jiao dragon manifested on him.
“Turns out it’s a human-demon hybrid?!”
Wu Dameng exclaimed.
Li Mo: “...”
Murong Xiao: “?”
Huang Donglai: “Kuku...”
“Humans are born of humans, demons are born of demons, and if humans and demons are born together, that’s a human-demon hybrid.”
“Human-demon hybrids are quite powerful; they can harness the bloodline of demon beasts while also practicing human martial arts.”
Wu Dameng didn’t understand why the others suddenly fell silent.
He thought the term “human-demon hybrid” was quite fitting.
“Mount brother, don’t laugh just yet.”
Li Mo gestured for Murong Xiao to calm down, then said, “We’ve come here to help my companion, Brother Murong, find his family. His parents are in the Ming Jiao territory.”
“Murong...”
Wu Dameng’s large eyes darted around, as if recalling something.
He exclaimed:
“You’re the child of my great-uncle?”
“Great-uncle?”
“Yeah, Murong’s great-uncle married my great-grandmother, so isn’t he technically...”
The atmosphere fell into a brief silence.
In other words, Wu Dameng had to call Murong Xiao... cousin?
This was truly a case of the flood washing away the Dragon King’s temple.
Why do I say that?
Li Mo thought, if old man Murong had proposed a brotherhood back then and he had agreed that day...
What would Wu Dameng have to call him?
“Are my parents doing well?” Murong Xiao asked anxiously.
“Uh... things have been a bit complicated in the clan lately.”
“Well then, let’s set off.”
Li Mo transformed back into human form, yet still retained some characteristics of the Ming Jiao.
“Before we go, could you... untie me first?”
Wu Dameng’s eyes brimmed with tears.
Tied up like a ball, would he ever be able to be a Jiao again?
Once freed from his restraints, he reverted to a half-human, half-Jiao form, clearly still not fully transformed.
Watching Li Mo return to human form while only retaining a few Ming Jiao traits, he couldn’t help but feel envious.
They boarded a bronze carriage and headed south.
Li Mo adjusted to the Ming Jiao traits on him and began to check the investment feedback from earlier.
【Nine Jiao Dragon Power Pill】: “Refined from the souls of nine fierce Jiao, consuming it can permanently enhance strength. Those with weak physiques should be cautious, as the potency may harm the body.”
This was a fierce and potent pill.
From the description, even a martial artist at the Divine Vision stage, even one focused on body refinement, would likely struggle to digest it.
But surely no one at the Divine Vision stage had perfected a body refinement technique to its fullest.
“I’ll find a secluded place to take it later.”
Li Mo withdrew his thoughts from the system space.
The burly man across from him, Wu Dameng, then spoke up:
“By the way, brother, since we’re kin, why did you hit me?”
“That’s just how the Ming Jiao greet each other outside the clan.”
“Truly impressive, surviving outside the clan like that.”
“Speaking of which...”
As Li Mo gazed at the increasingly close Ming Jiao territory, he asked:
“You mentioned earlier that the situation in our southern clan is complicated. What do you mean by that?”
“This is a long story...”
Wu Dameng sighed heavily.
“Our Ming Jiao clan has lived in this Black Water Marsh for a long time, but in recent years, our territory has been shrinking.”
“The Peng clan is our sworn enemy, and for decades, they’ve been encroaching on our land.”
“It all started sixty years ago when they obtained the Celestial Jade.”
Celestial Jade...
Li Mo knew this was likely the term the demon clans used for the Jade Phoenix deity.
“Every sixty years, the Celestial Jade reappears in the southern region, and various clans send their younger generations to compete for it.”
“Recently, our clan has been in turmoil over the competition for the jade, as even a glimpse of it is a tremendous opportunity.”
“Over the years, my great-uncle and great-grandmother have faced a lot of pressure from other Jiao.”
Wu Dameng said helplessly.
Murong Xiao’s breath quickened.
Li Mo was puzzled: “How does competing for the jade relate to pressuring Brother Murong’s parents?”
“Half-demons are more likely to gain something from the jade.”
“So what are they being pressured to do?”
“To have a second child, naturally, they want to do what you mentioned before.”
“Huh?”
“Ask for a Barbie...”
“.....”
.......
P.S.: Please support the audience, I’ve been too afraid to add an egg to my instant noodles lately. Orz
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Chapter 259: The Ice Princess of the Qing Luan? Ming Jiao Clan Talent Show!
In the Ming Jiao territory.
This place is located in the center of the Black Water Marsh. Legend has it that it was originally called the Black Water Plain, but after the Ming Jiao clan migrated here, it rained year-round, gradually transforming into its current state.
Above the marsh are clusters of pavilions and towers. If it weren’t for the oversized buildings, one might feel as if they had arrived in Jiangnan.
The Ming Jiao clan is a cultured demon, having studied in the Central Divine Continent, unlike those country bumpkins.
Today, the clan is bustling with activity.
All the water clans related to the Black Water Marsh have gathered here, as today is the Ming Jiao clan’s talent show for competing for the Celestial Jade.
As everyone knows, the Ming Jiao clan is the master of the Black Water Marsh, and only this clan has the right to access the Floating Temple.
A banquet is set up by the lakeside.
Water clans from various regions are toasting and exchanging drinks, the sounds of demons chattering creating a lively atmosphere.
One can see crab clans walking sideways, shrimp clans with their heads held high, clam clans sitting in shells, and...
A foreign Jiao riding on a human?
This Ming Jiao clan member is actually sitting on a human’s shoulder!
Moreover, his transformation is quite impressive, with only a few characteristics remaining.
“Where will my parents be?” Murong Xiao curiously looked around.
“Our clansmen are seated in the inner section,” Wu Dameng pointed to the pavilion in the center of the lake.
The Ming Jiao clan members and some powerful great demons are seated closer to the heart of the lake, while the smaller demons watching the spectacle are seated on the outskirts.
As they passed by, they attracted many curious glances from the demon clans and heard numerous discussions.
“Hey, Shrimp Boss, why didn’t you bring your son this time?”
“Don’t mention it, my son was snatched away by a bird clan on the way here. Now, I’m the only shrimp-headed guy left in my family.”
“Ugh, those bird clans are really too much!”
“Who told the Celestial Jade to be taken by the Great Peng clan last time? This time, it might not even end up with our water clans.”
“What do you mean by that?”
“Didn’t you hear that the Qing Luan clan has a goddess?”
......
The Qing Luan goddess...
Li Mo felt a sense of relief wash over him, but his thoughts began to drift.
He couldn’t help but envision the Ice Princess sprouting wings, soaring through the skies, her eyes bright and clear. When she looked over, her frosty, snow-like beauty radiated a gentle warmth as she extended a fair hand to him, inviting him to fly into the azure sky together...
She must be going to the Floating Temple, right?
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