kingnovel Chapter 1242 Yanzhou, you truly are a pillar of the Mo family!
Chapter 1242 Yanzhou, you truly are a pillar of the Mo family!
"Damn, damn!"
"Lord of Wuwei City, I, Pei Yanzhou, will remember this grudge. One day I will make you regret it and make you pay the price for what you did to me today!"
In the wilderness a thousand miles away from Wuwei City, Pei Yanzhou, who had been running wildly, finally had time to stop and rest.
At this moment, he was panting heavily in a gray fog, and of his originally numerous mechanical beasts, only about thirty remained scattered.
He suffered heavy losses this time.
Not only did he fail to complete the Grand Master's mission, he also lost more than 90% of his mechanical beasts. Although he successfully escaped Wuwei City, it will take him at least several years to make up for the losses.
How could he not hate that?
Fortunately, he carried with him the Holy Spirit Wood that had been nurtured next to the core of the Holy Light for many years. This thing could help him form a light barrier about one zhang away from himself to isolate the gray fog for a period of time.
if not.
With his Mo family's divine power and these few mechanical beasts, it would be difficult to guarantee that he could successfully cross the gray fog.
How could he not be angry and furious?
But now, all he can do is vent his frustration and anger here. He doesn't have the guts to go back and fight.
"Ka~ka~"
Just then, the mechanical beast that was protecting Pei Yanzhou and keeping a watchful eye on the monstrous figures in the gray mist suddenly began to convulse violently.
The next moment, the mechanical beast that resembled a monkey turned around and, as if it were a living person, walked up to Pei Yanzhou.
Upon seeing this, Pei Yanzhou dared not be negligent and immediately bowed, his face full of remorse, like a child who had made a mistake:
"Your subordinate, Pei Yanzhou, pays respects to Your Majesty! I have failed to live up to Your Majesty's expectations; the mission has failed..."
Only Mo Yi'an, the leader of the Mohist school, could freely project his consciousness onto his mechanical beast. Before the other party could ask any questions, Pei Yanzhou, his face full of guilt, prepared to explain what had happened.
Just unexpected.
He had barely begun his report when Ling Moyi'an Monkey waved his hand, his face full of worry, and asked:
"Yanzhou, are you safe now?"
This……
The Grand Master was neither angry nor did he punish him?
Pei Yanzhou was somewhat surprised, but still hurriedly replied, "Reporting to the Grand Master, I have already retreated to a place a thousand miles away from Wuwei City, and the Duke of Wuwei has not continued to pursue us."
"Even if no one is chasing you, you must be careful when walking in the gray fog. You should be heading towards Fengyi City now. Here's what I'll do: I'll send a team to meet you. Remember to be careful and don't let anything happen to you."
what?
Looking at the concerned expression on the monkey-like mechanical beast's face, Pei Yanzhou even wondered if this was his own leader, Mo Yi'an.
After all, he had failed in his own mission.
Based on his understanding of Mo Yi'an, he would be lucky if he didn't berate him severely, let alone care about him.
"Yanzhou, I already know about what happened in Wuwei City. This matter is not your fault; it was mainly because the enemy was too cunning, and you preserved the reputation of my Mo Family Temple at the crucial moment. Therefore, you are not only blameless but also have made a great contribution. Please do not blame yourself!"
Ah this...
Judging from the voice and the divine fluctuations, it was indeed their own leader. Could it be that Mo Yi'an had been possessed?
Pei Yanzhou couldn't understand it.
Fortunately, he soon understood why his lord was acting this way.
"Yanzhou, speaking of which, I've heard that you have the ability to distinguish sacred wax stones? When did you acquire this skill? I have to say something about you. You have such a strong ability, why didn't you tell me sooner? Fortunately, you didn't get into trouble this time, otherwise, it would have been the greatest loss for the Mo family."
Now, Mo Yi'an realized what was happening.
So it wasn't that the leader was possessed, nor that he suddenly changed his personality and became so gentle with his subordinates; it was because he discovered his own value!
To be honest, it felt pretty good to be treated with such courtesy by the leader of the Mohist school, who was the one who had the final say.
Even though he was pleased, Pei Yanzhou dared not hide anything and immediately said, "Your Excellency, I do not have the ability to distinguish sacred wax stones."
"You don't have this ability? But you said in the city that you had already mastered this ability."
Pei Yanzhou smiled bitterly: "It was just a temporary measure at the time. If I hadn't said that, Wuwei City's trust in the Mohist Divine Path would have plummeted, and I probably wouldn't have had a chance to escape Wuwei City."
The Grand Master was somewhat skeptical: "But you were in the city at the time, and you broke so many sacred wax stones without making a single mistake."
"This..." Pei Yanzhou himself was a little puzzled. After thinking for a moment, he said, "It might be luck. I didn't expect that all those sacred wax stones would contain the power of feedback."
He told the truth.
Although he had a vague suspicion that this matter might be related to his mechanical beast, he dared not make any rash admissions without concrete evidence.
only……
He was clearly telling the truth, but Grand Master Mo Yi'an was very dissatisfied. After pausing for a moment, he said earnestly, "Yanzhou, I know that I have been a bit too strict because of the poison of the Sea of Sin, and it is understandable that you have grievances in your heart, but you don't have to lie to me, do you?"
"Your subordinate wouldn't dare!" Pei Yanzhou was startled.
"Are you really too scared?"
"Your Excellency, you are not only the leader of the Mohist school, but also the benefactor of all of us. Even if I were to die on the spot and be struck by lightning, I would never dare to hold a grudge against you!"
"Then why are you still trying to fool me?"
"I truly did not deceive Your Excellency..." Pei Yanzhou hurriedly explained the situation at the scene in detail.
He repeatedly emphasized that he had done nothing at all.
But he found out.
Despite offering no explanation, the powerful figure before him remained completely unresponsive, his gaze fixed on him with a scrutinizing intensity, even revealing undisguised suspicion.
Worse.
“Yanzhou, you have always enjoyed a good reputation in the Mohist Divine Path. Some people even think that if you were to become the leader of the Mohist School, the outcome would be better than if I were to become the leader.”
"Your subordinate wouldn't dare!" Pei Yanzhou was startled and quickly knelt down on one knee to show his loyalty.
But the mechanical monkey possessed by Mo Yi'an simply waved its hand:
"It's understandable that you feel resentful. Put yourself in my shoes. If I had enough prestige and the position of Grand Master was a sure thing, but I handed it over to someone else, I would also feel uncomfortable."
"Now that the position of Grand Master has been decided, even if I wanted to abdicate in your favor now, it would be impossible."
These words made Pei Yanzhou break out in a cold sweat, and he didn't dare to reply.
But Mo Yi'an seemed completely unconcerned about his thoughts, and spoke again at this moment:
"The situation in Ziwei is becoming increasingly tense, and war could break out at any time. Our Mo family is located in Jubao City, which happens to block the Northern Lord's southward route. I'm afraid war could start at any moment."
"It is difficult for me to stabilize the situation by myself alone, so I plan to establish a Ruler of Rules below the position of the Grand Master and above the three Grand Ministers. This Ruler can take charge of the Mohist rules and govern the disciples at any time on behalf of the Grand Master."
"And this position, I intend to give it to you."
Varied……
what?
Pei Yanzhou was stunned for a moment, then his mind suddenly became active.
The highest position in the Mohist Temple is the Grand Master, without a doubt. Below the Grand Master are the three highest-ranking officials, who are the four most powerful people in the Mohist Temple today.
And now we have added another one, the Ruler.
His status was even above the three Grand Ministers, which meant that within the Mohist Temple, he was truly second only to the leader and above all others.
Whether it's the Mohists' resource allocation or their social status.
All of them will see a significant improvement.
That's it...
For yourself?
To be fair, although he was a semi-saint of non-aggression and had a good reputation in the Mo family, his status in the Mo family was not high because he almost blocked Mo Yi'an's path back then.
They couldn't even get the rank of a high-ranking official.
Although he always acted as if he didn't care, in reality, having fallen from grace, he craved power more than anyone else.
And now.
The position of the Ruler has appeared right in front of me, that's the best thing ever!
only……
Pei Yanzhou's enthusiasm had just been stirred when Mo Yi'an poured cold water on him: "Of course, there are conditions. I need your ability to distinguish sacred wax stones to help the Mo family gain more benefits in the upcoming chaos."
Pei Yanzhou: ...
I knew I couldn't have gotten something this good for free!
"Master, I truly lack the ability to distinguish sacred wax stones. If I had such an ability, I would never dare to deceive you."
"Now, in almost every one of the twelve cities of Ziwei, there are people who can identify the Sacred Wax Stone. You say you don't have that ability?"
"But your subordinate..."
"Do you know that in the short time I've contacted you, more than four people have already reached out to me, hoping that you can represent the Mo family and use the Sacred Wax Stone to help extend the lifespan of the Sacred Light Origin? Do you know how much impact it would have on the Mo family if I refused?"
"Subordinate..."
Pei Yanzhou was speechless, feeling that no matter how he explained, it would be in vain, as his own patriarch simply did not believe what he said.
He only believes what he discovers!
That's actually normal. After all, Wuwei City had received so many Sacred Wax Stones in a row, and not a single one had any problems, which is the biggest issue in itself. He was completely convinced that not only his own leader, but others probably already regarded him as someone who could distinguish Sacred Wax Stones.
and.
The more he explained, the more it seemed like he was shirking responsibility. If he kept doing this, even the cities that had good relations with the Mohists would probably start to see them as enemies.
As for their own tycoon...
He didn't say anything harsh, but offered a reminder: "I will announce that you will take up the position of Master Chiju immediately. I just hope that you, Yanzhou, can be more sincere to your own people."
have to.
If they continue to deny it now, they'll be caught in the middle and won't stand a chance.
After much thought, Pei Yanzhou could only sigh: "Although I didn't expect why that happened, after careful consideration, I do have some guesses about the Sacred Wax Stone."
"It seems I was right about you. Yan Zhou, you are indeed the most trustworthy and capable assistant of my Mo family. The position of Lord Chiju is rightfully yours!" The Grand Master Mo Yi'an laughed, his eyes full of warmth, as if his previous dissatisfaction and doubt were just an illusion.
Pei Yanzhou could only give an awkward smile: "Actually, these are just some guesses; we can't be sure yet..."
"It's alright, I believe in you!"
Grand Master Mo Yi'an didn't give Pei Yanzhou a chance to explain, and directly said, "Set off as soon as possible, and be careful. After you arrive in Fengyi City, someone will pick you up and take you to Sihuo City."
"Huh? To Si Huo City?"
"Yes, the core of the Holy Light of Sihuo City has also reached its limit. It will not be able to hold on for more than a month. Nan Jun hopes that you can help Sihuo City prolong its life."
what? ! ! !
Pei Yanzhou was immediately startled and hurriedly said, "Your Excellency, this is impossible! Although I have some guesses, they are only guesses and I am afraid I cannot help extend the life of the city!"
"It's alright, just set off as soon as possible. As for the rest, we can talk about it when we get to Sihuo City. Be careful on your journey."
"But the Grand Master..."
Pei Yanzhou was about to speak again, but the spirit monkey in front of him had lost its previous brilliance and turned into a lifeless thing again, blankly guarding against the evil demons that might attack at any moment.
Obviously.
The Grand Master Mo Yi'an had already withdrawn his supernatural powers and was no longer communicating with him.
This means that it cannot be refused.
But Pei Yanzhou only felt uncertain.
He realized he might have done something stupid...