Heaven Slaying Blade

Xu Fufu circled around the weapon rack a few times, looking troubled. Shall I try this one? Can't lift it! How about that one? Can't lift it either. Eventually, at the very edge, he finally found a spear made of white waxwood. This one wasn't as heavy, he could lift it.

Taking the spear off the weapon rack, Xu Fufu muttered to himself, "An inch longer, an inch stronger, with this in hand, who can match me?"

As he spoke, he couldn't help but strike a pose he thought was very cool, then quickly ran off, chasing after Chu Mo and Miao Yi Niang who had already walked quite far.

"Wait for me!"

Chu Mo walked with ease, instinctively using the Pangu stance in his steps.

Sure enough, he could still use it!

Of course, it was nowhere near the divine might of stepping a trillion miles in the past.

Chu Mo wasn't overly unaccustomed to it, since he had risen from this very place back in the day. He knew very well how someone without any cultivation, even less a cultivator, should fight to quickly subdue the enemy.

For example, kicking Xia Jie's eggs to oblivion—this was an innate talent of his.

The General's Mansion wasn't large; in this highly sought-after Yanhuang City, having a residence like this was certainly a symbol of status and position. But compared with the surrounding buildings, it seemed quite shabby. The neighboring mansions were not only large but also exceedingly grand.

Chu Mo had long accepted this since years ago. Now, having gone through so much, he cared even less and wouldn't pay attention to it at all.

He calmly opened the courtyard gate.

Outside, a large crowd had already gathered.

There were guards from Xia Jing's Mansion, as well as family members who lived there and had good relations with Fan Wudi.

Old Master Fan Wudi was at the warfront; they couldn't just watch Fan Wudi's grandson being bullied. However, Xia Jing's background was dauntingly influential. Even the noble families residing here felt troubled. Some even secretly blamed Chu Mo, thinking why offend someone like Xia Jing? And moreover, he'd kicked his son into becoming a eunuch. That was practically provoking the heavens.

Although Xia Jie's reputation in Yanhuang City had always been poor, every top noble family inevitably had some uncontrollable wastrels. This was an unavoidable dark side behind their splendor.

Which family can nowadays not claim a few unworthy or disappointing sons?

Faced with the aggressive guards from the Prince's Mansion, the nobles nearby tried their best to keep them at bay. They even sent people to urgently notify Old Master Fan Wudi, hoping he could return and mediate. But in truth, none of the people present held much hope.

Even though Fan Wudi was a powerful general, how could he contend with someone like Prince Xia Jing, who stood just below the emperor?

The best outcome in this situation would probably be Chu Mo's exile... while spending a lifetime guarding against retaliation from the Prince's Mansion.

Regardless, let's get past this hurdle first!

People from families close to Fan Wudi thought in their hearts, sighing softly.

At that moment, the tightly shut gate of the General's Mansion opened.

Then, Chu Mo's figure slowly emerged from within. Everyone outside saw the young and tender-faced boy, carrying a blade, standing calmly at the gate of the General's Mansion. They were all somewhat shocked.

This wasn't the desperation of someone willing to risk everything, nor was it the reckless bravery of youth.

It was simply a quiet tranquility, an endless, cold serenity.

As if a deity standing atop the mortal world, calmly watching over his subjects.

"How can this be?" Everyone was stunned.

They couldn't understand what sort of confidence and assurance gave this boy such calmness in his eyes.

Just then, a nervous Miao Yi Niang and Xu Fufu arrived breathlessly, with determined expressions on their faces, standing beside Chu Mo.

Their appearance inexplicably relieved many of those present.

It was as though they realized they were still in the human world. For the pressure Chu Mo's tranquility imposed on them was immense. Seeing Miao Yi Niang and Xu Fufu now eased their tension significantly, though it wasn't entirely eliminated.

So for a moment, the gate of the General's Mansion was silent. No one spoke, all eyes were on Chu Mo.

Initially intending to rush to Chu Mo's side and say something, Miao Yi Niang and Xu Fufu found themselves unable to speak due to the suppressive atmosphere. Their inner tension wasn't eased by Chu Mo's composure; instead, it grew even stronger.

Chu Mo held the blade, without glancing at the nervous Miao Yi Niang and Xu Fufu beside him. He calmly looked at the group of guards from the Prince's Mansion, then glanced at those who came to support him. He nodded lightly at them and said, "You all go back. I will go see Prince Xia Jing myself later."

"..." Almost everyone stared at Chu Mo speechlessly.

Especially those who wanted to help Chu Mo, they were struck by intense shock. Their eyes on Chu Mo seemed as if they were looking at a monster.

"Young Master Chu, do you really mean what you say?" The leader of the guards from the Prince's Mansion looked at Chu Mo with cold eyes full of scrutiny. He found it hard to believe the words of such a child.

"Go back, I will keep my word. As guards of the Prince's Mansion, openly doing such things in Yanhuang City doesn't look good. It's of no benefit to the image of Prince Xia Jing. Great Xia must ultimately adhere to national laws, not your private laws." Chu Mo said.

"What does a child like you understand? How dare you speak such nonsense here?" Beside the leader was a burly and dark-skinned vice leader. His eyebrows carried a strong killing aura, staring coldly at Chu Mo with disdain.

Clearly, in his view, this boy was just putting on a brave front.

Before they arrived, they had already thoroughly investigated everything about Chu Mo.

His grandfather, Fan Wudi, was a general with real power in the military. In the Great Xia Kingdom, he was considered a person of status and position. But compared to top-tier royal relatives like those in Xia Jing, he was far inferior.

As for Chu Mo, he was merely an orphan adopted by Fan Wudi. He had barely left Yanhuang City since childhood. As for his strength... what strength could a little brat have?

So, no matter how bizarre and abnormal the actions of such a boy might be, they couldn't actually scare them.

The vice leader of the guards coldly looked at Chu Mo: "If you know what's good for you, surrender quickly. You've caused huge trouble. The only thing you can do now is to come with us honestly. This way, you'll suffer less. I respect your grandfather quite a bit, so I don't want this affair to look too bad."

Chu Mo sighed lightly and then said, "Didn't you hear what I just said?"

"Outrageous! Who do you think you are?" One of the guards from the Prince's Mansion couldn't hold back and charged straight at Chu Mo. As a seasoned veteran who had retired from the battlefield, he didn't even bother to look at the blade in Chu Mo's hand and rushed at him, intending to grab him like a little chick and take him away!

Why bother with such nonsense? Where are there so many questions to ask?

Miao Yi Niang flashed in front of Chu Mo, trying to block the man for him.

Xu Fufu, filled with fear in his heart, still stepped forward bravely, standing by Chu Mo's side shoulder to shoulder. Looking at the group of guards from the Prince's Mansion, he shouted, "What do you intend to do? Is there no law in your eyes? Have your people from the Prince's Mansion already started representing the state in actions?"

The guards and the two leaders from the Prince's Mansion all recognized Xu Fufu. If his grandfather, Xu Zhongliang, were present, they might be somewhat afraid, but Xu Fufu, just a child, was of no concern to them. So, faced with Xu Fufu's questioning, they directly ignored it.

Chu Mo felt a warmth in his heart; the two first and closest friends, never changed towards him, no matter the time or place.

Whether this is a real lifetime or not, as long as I am here for one day, I will surely make your lives better!

Chu Mo thought to himself, then reached out and gently took Miao Yi Niang's hand, pulling her back to stand behind him.

Miao Yi Niang's hand was somewhat cold, even trembling slightly. Yet she stood firmly there, unwilling to be pulled back by Chu Mo.

In her view, anyone wanting to harm Chu Mo would have to step over her dead body first, or else, no one could take Chu Mo away.

No one at all!

Her stubbornness, in fact, had never changed.

Chu Mo smiled slightly, using a deft force to pull Miao Yi Niang back behind him. Then, holding the blade, he walked a few steps forward, up to the guard rushing at him.

"You're from the battlefield, right? Seasoned in battle? Even now, your murderous aura remains at its fullest. I assume you often engage in killing deeds for the Prince's Mansion, don't you?" On that young face, Chu Mo wore a faint smile.

The guard looked at Chu Mo and immediately felt a tingle on his scalp, this kid... how is he such a monster? Being the General's grandson, it's not surprising he'd recognize a seasoned soldier from the battlefield. But how could he possibly know that I still frequently kill?

But then, a surge of anger rose from his heart as he glared at Chu Mo, sneering coldly: "What, do you want to die too?"

Chu Mo immediately laughed, looking at the guard: "From your aura, I can sense that three days ago, you just took an innocent life. A person like you, staying in this world, is indeed a scourge. Such a shame, once a strong soldier who bled for Great Xia on the battlefield, now reduced to being someone's loyal dog. Go and die."

As he spoke, Chu Mo swung the blade in his hand.

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Additionally, a matter to mention, tomorrow evening at seven o'clock, Wen Group will hold the Forbes Original Literature Fengyun榜 award ceremony. It will be live broadcast on QQ Reading, starting at seven in the evening. At the same time, from seven tomorrow night until seven the next night, Heaven Slaying Blade will be free for a day on QQ Reading. Don't miss it. Welcome to watch the live broadcast, and you can see me go on stage to receive the award.