Chapter 127

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Protagonist:

Xuan Ge

In the Blue Tile Alley of the Yao Qing Xian Zhou, the light was dim, and dark green moss grew in the wall cracks.

The air carried the faint scent of foxtail grass mixed with the candy sweetness from the alley entrance stalls, yet it could not mask a trace of weird sweetness that seemed to exist and not exist.

A figure clad in Cloud Knight armor led several fox people disguised as merchants into the alley's depths.

He raised his hand to remove his helmet and face mask, and atop his gray hair, a pair of sharp, erect wolf ears were starkly revealed.

"You are Bu Li people!"

One of the fox people abruptly retreated half a step; the panic on his face was just right, but his eyes hid a scrutiny that was not easy to detect.

They were undercover agents sent by the Bai Lang Clan Chief; this trip was to probe these Bu Li people lurking in Yao Qing, and following the Clan Chief's orders, to make good use of them to throw the Yao Qing situation into chaos.

"Hehe~ Several of you need not panic." Mo Du's face bore a gentle smile, his tone kindly.

But his heart surged with extreme disgust; the strange sweet scent on these few Bai Lang clan members was sticky and pungent, making him nearly retch.

"I am merely an unnamed minor soldier of the Xi Quan Hunting Group, named Mo Du."

He deliberately slowed his tone, feigning the appearance of one who fears death and only wants to do business in peace, playing along with the other party's probing:

"You also know, the Xi Quan Hunting Group has never liked warfare; this Cloud Knight identity of mine was bought at a great price, only seeking to let the clan's merchant caravans pass smoothly through Yao Qing without inviting trouble."

The several fox people glanced at each other; seeing Mo Du's attitude was humble and his every word fit the merchant image of "greedy for profit, avoiding war," their wariness gradually lowered.

They were originally ordered to make use of this group of Bu Li people; now the other party took the initiative to show goodwill, perfectly suiting their purpose.

"Hehe~ So that's how it is; fortunately General Yue Yu has discerning eyes; just now you really scared us to death."

One fox person's mouth hooked an indifferent arc, deliberately disparaging Yue Yu in passing.

This probing method was to see if the Bu Li people would defend Yao Qing's ruler, thereby judging the other party's stance.

Hearing this, Mo Du's expression did not change in the slightest.

In his heart, only the Divine Might Xuan Ge could not be disparaged.

As for Yao Qing's General Yue Yu, since the other party was willing to help Shen Wu and willing to give the Tian Lang clan a rectification of name, he was worthy of respect; but if others disparaged him, Mo Du also couldn't be bothered to argue.

He still wore a smiling face and made a welcoming gesture: "Several sirs, there are many people and mixed eyes here; it is not a place to discuss private matters.

Please go to the inn at the alley entrance to stay temporarily; wait until night falls, then I will take you to my secret base to discuss the 'business' matters in detail, and also find you a stable place to settle."

"Good, then we will respectfully await Lord Mo Du's grand arrival."

The several fox people feigned respect with cupped hands, turned, and walked toward the inn at the alley entrance; their steps appeared composed, but in reality they secretly left subtle marks to facilitate subsequent message passing.

Watching the fox people's receding backs, the smile on Mo Du's face instantly faded, his eyes instantly turning ice-cold and piercing; that suppressed disgust finally showed itself.

Just then, light footsteps came from deeper in the alley; several Cloud Knight soldiers slowly walked out, and the blue-haired fox person at the lead was precisely Yao Qing Xian Zhou's General Yue Yu.

"General, the plan is proceeding step by step; there are no signs of any exposure."

Mo Du immediately stepped forward, bowed slightly with a respectful and steady tone, and reported the probing just now one by one.

Yue Yu raised her hand and lightly sniffed the strange sweet scent lingering in the air; her brows furrowed slightly, then she nodded at Mo Du, her tone calm:

"Since it is the Divine Might personally instructing you to come cooperate, this matter will be fully under your control.

Just now the Divine Might's side has already sent a reinforcement order to me; before long, a Shen Wu Grand Marshal will arrive at Yao Qing to rendezvous and cooperate with you."

She paused, her gaze falling on Mo Du, and added: "When the war is thoroughly concluded, I will join with the Divine Might to submit a memorial to the Xianzhou Alliance, issuing a formal clan certification for the Tian Lang clan.

Returning to your clan an open and aboveboard identity, letting you no longer need to hide your names and live in obscurity, spat upon by everyone."

"Many thanks, General!"

Hearing these words, light instantly flared in Mo Du's eyes; the joy on his face could no longer be concealed; he bowed deeply to Yue Yu, his tone full of gratitude and determination.

He thought of his own clan — the Xi Quan clan was originally not good at warfare.

Back then, however, they were used as cannon fodder by their own people, thrown into a battlefield with no chance of victory; countless clan members died miserably, and not even their bones were collected.

If not for being captured by the Shen Wu army, laboring on the Shen Wu Xian Zhou, and coming into contact with the Divine Might General, he would have died never knowing how unjust his clan's suffering was.

It was the Divine Might General who disregarded past grievances, accepted them, gave them a brand new identity, letting them shed the "cannon fodder" label and live openly and aboveboard.

This battle, he would exert his utmost strength, assist Shen Wu in a great victory, not betray Xuan Ge's trust, and not betray the Tian Lang clan's hope.

Yue Yu watched Mo Du's agitated appearance and did not speak further.

The Tian Lang clan relies on Shen Wu and has no political conflict with Yao Qing; on the contrary, they can help Yao Qing purge the Bai Lang undercover agents — a good thing for both sides.

A thought unconsciously flashed through her heart: As expected, the Abundance orthodoxy ultimately lies in Shen Wu.

She recalled that year when Xuan Ge raided the Wing Weaver's main base, severely damaging their vitality, and even beheaded an Abundance Emissary on the spot — an super merit sufficient to be recorded in Xian Zhou history books.

After all, the Wing Weavers have a blood-deep hatred with the Xianzhou Alliance; the Xian Zhou elder ministers should have clapped and cheered.

But Xuan Ge instead went against the grain, taking in the Wing Weaver princess of that time.

Even though Xuan Ge did not personally marry her, but had his subordinate General Li marry that princess, it still drew fierce opposition from the Xian Zhou's many elder ministers, accusing him of inviting a wolf into the house.

Yet Xuan Ge's response was simple to the point of heart-palpitating:

"Worldly affairs are truly troublesome; kill one person and you must exterminate the whole clan, cut the grass and pull the roots."

Just this one sentence made the crowd of elder ministers instantly wither like quails with their necks pinched, never daring to speak again.

Everyone knows Xuan Ge keeps his word; as long as he seizes the opportunity, he will bring eight hundred personal guards to the door and directly exterminate the clans of the elder ministers who opposed him.

That ruthless and decisive method made even Xian Zhou Heavenly Generals and Marshals feel heart palpitations when they saw it.

Mo Du was still immersed in joy when suddenly a few light sounds came from behind; several Bu Li people with wolf ears and dragging wolf tails walked out from the shadows — precisely the Tian Lang clan companions.

One Tian Lang clan member looked at Mo Du's mouth cracked nearly to his ears and couldn't help stepping forward to pat his shoulder, teasing:

"Mo Du, rein in your mouth corners; be careful not to expose the plan; when that time comes, forget about rectification of name — all of us will be finished here."

Mo Du recovered in an instant, violently raised his hand and gave himself a ruthless slap, lowered his voice, tone grave:

"Can't laugh yet!"

He forcibly suppressed the joy in his heart, took a deep breath, his gaze once again becoming sharp and determined, facing his companions said in a deep voice:

"Tonight I will go to the inn, pry out Bai Lang's army's specific tracks advancing on Yao Qing, you all immediately go notify the brothers hidden in the Sky Ferry Division, make preparations. Once Shen Wu's army arrives, we will coordinate inside and out——"

Speaking here, he recalled that nauseating sweet scent on Bai Lang just now, a trace of cruel light flashed in his eyes, voice hoarse yet carrying undeniable resolve:

"Purge Bai Lang! Help the Yao Qing fox people eliminate this malignant tumor, and also clear our Sky Wolf clan's name! This battle, certain victory!"