Chapter 539
“Li Mo, we’ve reached a decision.”
“We all unanimously agree to send you undercover to Mo City.”
After Feng Zhi finished speaking, the members of the Tian Clan, though each with different expressions, nodded in agreement.
“Thank you... huh?”
Li Mo leaned back slightly.
No matter how talented Ren Xiao Li was, he couldn’t quite grasp what had just happened.
Was happiness really this sudden?
“Do a good job. If you succeed, you can choose your own inheritance when you return.”
“Hahaha, I see a great future for you in Tian City.”
“Strive to rise through the ranks quickly and complete your mission as soon as possible.”
The Tian Clan had little doubt.
After all, Li Mo came from the Earth City, and his entire family was under their control.
The temptation of ascending to Tian City, along with Feng Zhi’s claim of “over a decade of training,” made them believe that Li Mo could excel in his task.
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Li Mo wouldn’t refuse. He cupped his hands toward the Tian Clan members and, as he walked down, glanced back at Feng Zhi.
Could this be her idea?
He felt it was highly likely.
Moreover, upon reflection, his family had only run a blacksmith shop back in the day, with shallow roots in the city. It was Feng Zhi’s inexplicable protection and care that allowed the Li family to thrive.
Furthermore, she hadn’t allowed him to accept an inheritance, nor had she permitted other members of the Tian Clan to bestow one upon him.
And upon their first meeting, she had called him “brother-in-law”...
So, who was her sister?
A sister from the Tian Clan should also belong to the Tian Clan, but that person was clearly not present.
Was it because of that person that Feng Zhi had sent him to Mo City?
“Everyone, come to my house for drinks in a few days!”
Surrounded by compliments, Old Li’s face glowed with joy, as if he could already see the Li family soaring to new heights.
He had even prepared a banquet, ready to reclaim all the gifts he had given away over the years.
Li Mo hesitated, but ultimately climbed into the carriage.
Before long, Old Li joined him, first instructing the driver to head home, then asking:
“Which noble from Tian City gave you the inheritance? Was it Feng Zhi’s clan... or Lei Ze?”
Li Mo didn’t know how to respond and shook his head.
“Yan Rong?”
“Not him either.”
“Chun Mang? Yan Tu? Yuan Rong?”
Old Li asked several names in succession, and Li Mo shook his head each time. Old Li couldn’t help but shudder in shock:
“Could it be... more than one?”
“No, they want me to go undercover.”
“I knew it... huh? Can you say that again? I didn’t catch it.”
“Undercover, you know, the kind where if you get caught, you’ll be tortured to death. They want me to do well, and I’ll surely rise to great heights. The Li family has a chance to produce a member of the Tian Clan.”
Old Li felt that the Li family probably had no hope left.
After a long silence, he asked:
“Our Li family has been passed down for three generations, and you’re taking on such a dangerous task. Can’t you refuse?”
“I don’t want to go either! Being a blade wielder to slay demons and monsters sounds thrilling, but I really don’t want to do it. Unfortunately, I can’t go against the tide; refusing is useless.”
Li Mo sighed.
Old Li shot him a glare: “You’re about to burst out laughing, and just looking at you makes me angry!”
Li Mo fell silent.
The die was cast; there was no point in saying more.
Two days later.
In the Earth City, the night was ablaze with lights and decorations. After waiting for two days, Li Mo finally awaited the festive day.
Taking advantage of the holiday cheer, the only son of the Li family, who had not received the Tian Clan’s inheritance, quietly slipped out of the city.
This script was quite reasonable.
At this moment, with a bundle on his back and some money in hand, Li Mo lightly jumped onto the wall.
Feeling a sense of foreboding, he turned back and saw a shadow in the darkness.
The courtyard was unlit, but he recognized Old Li.
They had agreed to act as if they were unaware, but he couldn’t help himself.
“I’ll be back soon, bringing our Li family to great heights. Life is full of opportunities...”
He told himself in his heart.
Old Li watched him jump down from the wall, also thinking to himself:
“Make sure to come back soon...”
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Chapter 612: Huang
The prosperity of the Earth City now surpassed even the first round of natural disasters.
The close exchanges between Tian City and Earth City were evident in many aspects.
Aside from the massive manpower and resources spent to create buildings that mimicked the divine craftsmanship of Tian City, even clothing had begun to follow the Tian Clan’s trends.
For instance, recently, many people on the streets wore bright red cotton jackets, their colorful patterns dizzying to the eye.
As a traveler from another world, Li Mo found it quite strange.
But the people of Earth City called this a fashion trend, and some classmates even mocked him for lacking taste.
The lantern market was bustling, with crowds like rain.
“I wonder when I’ll get to see the lantern festival again.”
Li Mo felt a mix of nostalgia and reluctance, but the excitement bubbling within him overshadowed it.
Stepping out now felt like entering a vast new world.
Perhaps this was the feeling that every young person experiences when they first venture out into the world.
He walked into the lantern market, but before he could pass through, he heard a vendor shouting nearby:
“Come take a look! Genuine materials, ensuring good weather and driving away evil spirits!”
The vendor was selling masks, colorful and distinct.
This was probably the earliest form of merchandise related to idols...
There were quite a few people gathered around.
“This one is from the Tian Clan’s Jiang Di. It’s said he wields a divine sword and has innate dual pupils that can see through everything.”
“This one belongs to Feng Zhi’s clan. She is the goddess of the wind, and the floral cotton jacket I’m wearing now is her favorite style.”
“What about this one?”
Li Mo stepped forward and pointed to the flawless white jade moon-patterned mask at the top.
“Good eye, young master! This is my proudest creation!”
The vendor puffed out his chest, proudly declaring:
“This is the Cold Moon Fairy, the most mysterious and priceless among the Tian Clan.”
“Where did this Cold Moon Fairy come from? Isn’t that just made up?” Someone thought the vendor was just trying to inflate the price with tall tales.
The vendor, however, replied solemnly: “No, she exists. I was once a soldier stationed at the border. That day, when the southern gate was breached, if she hadn’t descended from the heavens, how could we be here today, drinking and chatting?”
“He’s telling that story again.”
“Boss, you’ve been saying that since I was a kid. Now my child can run errands, but you still haven’t sold that mask.”
“Of course, you’re just trying to frame someone again, but no one’s foolish enough to fall for it.”
Laughter erupted among the crowd, filling the air with a joyful atmosphere.
But unexpectedly, someone foolish enough to spend money had just arrived.
“I’ll take this. How much?” Li Mo asked.
In the world of wandering, sometimes you had to act on impulse.
Getting a mask was necessary.
No, it wasn’t because he particularly liked it or felt he had to have it... Li Mo reassured himself as he felt the two hundred taels of silver in his pocket.
It shouldn’t cost that much, right?
The vendor replied: “One hundred taels for a chance to answer a riddle. Guess it right, and the mask is yours.”
“One hundred taels isn’t buying it; it’s just a chance to try? No wonder you haven’t sold any.”
“Boss, you’re charging too much. Last year it was only fifty taels. Are you trying to take advantage of someone new to the game?”
“Don’t listen to him, young hero. There are plenty of stalls selling colorful masks on this street.”
People urged him not to fall for it.
But Li Mo hesitated for a moment. He really hadn’t seen a mask like this before, so he took out the silver.
“Alright, please choose a lantern, young hero.”
The vendor beamed as he accepted the money.
Li Mo searched among the lanterns for a moment, and just then, a gust of wind caused one lantern to sway slightly, so he casually pointed at it.
“This one, please.”
【Lantern: “The storm swirls, entwining the green rocks.”】
The vendor turned the lantern around to reveal the riddle.
Since he had spent one hundred taels on this lantern riddle, everyone began to ponder, but no one had a clue at first.
Li Mo wasn’t particularly good at this.
But strangely enough, perhaps due to having seen a similar riddle in his past life, he suddenly had the answer in his mind.
However, before he could speak, a voice suddenly rang in his ear:
“The character ‘Huang’ from ‘Phoenix.’”
The voice was clear and gentle.
“‘Huang’?”
Li Mo blurted out, momentarily stunned. How did that match what he was thinking?
He instinctively turned around but couldn’t find the source of the voice.
Moreover, the others around him didn’t seem to have heard it either; they were completely oblivious.
Was he the only one who heard it?
“Young master is clever to guess it so quickly; it seems this item is indeed fated for you.”
The vendor, true to his word, promptly handed over the mask.
“Uh, thank you.”
As he held the mask, Li Mo felt its smooth texture and exquisite craftsmanship, clearly worth far more than one hundred taels.
But he still couldn’t figure out who had whispered in his ear just now.
Lost in thought while examining the mask, he lowered his head and left the stall, heading out of the city.
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