Chapter 1142: Chop it and Serve with Wine

Ye Mo sneered. This old man really dared to do such a thing; luckily, he'd arrived today. Yan Guan was equally stunned. He hadn't expected Infinity Sect's Yang Feicheng to offer such favorable terms. A Truth Realization Pill was exceedingly rare; even Black Ice Sect lacked one. Other nine-star sects possessed at most one or two. Most truth realization state cultivators were ancient beings, with very few recent additions. The Truth Realization Pill was the only pill offering disaster transformation state cultivators a 20% increased chance of reaching truth realization. It was beyond the price of spirit stones.

Even nine-star sects rarely used Truth Realization Pills, considering them crucial for the sect's future. Yet, Infinity Sect had offered one, along with a low-grade spirit range. Yan Guan, being at the peak of the disaster transformation state, desperately needed the pill. Most disaster transformation state cultivators on the Luo Yue continent relied on these pills to ascend; only a select few achieved truth realization through other means. The majority remained forever in the disaster transformation state.

Yan Guan's hands trembled. He attempted to speak, but Ye Mo, sensing the precarious situation, swiftly rose and said coldly to Yang Feicheng, "Sorry, Sect Leader Yang, but Luo Susu is my wife, and Tang Beiwei is my sister. I'm here to collect them. You can retract your despicable scheme."

Yang Feicheng scoffed but ignored Ye Mo, focusing his attention on Yan Guan. This clearly implied Ye Mo was deliberately provoking him, showing disrespect not only to Infinity Sect but also Black Ice Sect. Ye Mo knew this wasn't ideal, but he had to act. Yang Feicheng's treachery was intolerable; how dare he scheme against Susu? Ye Mo lamented his low cultivation level; if he were in the truth realization state, he would have already confronted Yang Feicheng.

Yan Guan's face fell. He had been courteous to Ye Mo, but Ye Mo's actions suggested a disregard for Black Ice Sect and Luo Susu's reputation. He glared at Ye Mo and said, "City Lord Ye, while you are the vice city lord of Pill City, we, Black Ice Sect, are also a nine-star sect. Not everyone can act as they please; your words are excessive." Though furious, Yan Guan maintained composure.

"Insolent brat! How dare you insult my disciple? A mere level seven pill king? I'll slice you!" The old female cultivator behind Yan Guan raged, but another Black Ice Sect cultivator, in the cauldron filling state, restrained her. Attacking Ye Mo here was unwise.

Ye Mo recognized the old woman as a cauldron filling state cultivator—Susu's master. He'd heard Qingxue describe Susu's master as kind, so he remained calm.

Several sect leaders and cultivators felt Ye Mo had overstepped. Everyone knew Ye Mo was with Ning Qingxue. His earlier words to Infinity Sect's leader indicated conflict. Now, with Infinity Sect proposing marriage to Luo Susu with such a gift, Ye Mo's immediate declaration of Susu as his wife seemed a suspicious coincidence.

However, Ye Mo had spoken their unspoken thoughts, preventing open dissent. A Lightning Cloud Sect elder sneered, "The Pill City honorary city lord is indeed arrogant, marrying whomever he pleases. Who dares defy him?"

Ye Mo recognized the provocation but ignored it. He approached Yan Guan, bowed politely, and said, "Sect Leader Yan, this must be Susu's master. You are my senior as well. I wasn't invited to Black Ice Sect, as you know. However, I came to retrieve my wife, Susu, and my sister, Beiwei. If you doubt me, question them yourselves."

Yan Guan and the female cultivator were taken aback; Ye Mo seemed sincere, but the coincidence was striking. Other sect cultivators looked on, uncertain of Ye Mo's truthfulness. Many believed him, as it was easily verifiable by simply questioning Luo Susu and Tang Beiwei.

Wen Caiyi, fists clenched, stared at Ye Mo, harboring no doubt about Susu's marriage to him. She recalled her vow: regardless of Luo Susu's husband, she would steal him and then return him. Susu's husband was indeed extraordinary: a young level seven pill king, whose power level she couldn't even gauge.

"Ye Mo, do you think your honorary city lord status grants you impunity? Such a coincidence is preposterous! I, He Ling, will kill you here—and what then?" A grey-robed elder launched a massive cultivation essence hand, intent on killing Ye Mo.

No one anticipated He Ling's audacity. Yan Guan cursed; Black Ice Sect only possessed one truth realization state grand elder, who was absent. They were helpless. Many cultivators, despite previous pleasantries with Ye Mo, offered no aid. Ji Ling quickly intervened, "Senior He, wait!"

He Ling ignored him, his cultivation essence hand advancing. A hollow spirit state cultivator stood no chance against a truth realization state cultivator.

Ye Mo smiled. "Old Lu, someone disrespects me and dares to attack. Chop off his hand, and let's serve it with our first wine today."

Confusion filled the air. Only Lu Wuhu understood; "first wine" signified the first time Lu Wuhu would fight for Ye Mo. Lu Wuhu disregarded even nine-star sects; the timing of Ye Mo's request mattered most. He eagerly accepted the task. He extended a giant cultivation essence hand. Lu Wuhu, a pinnacle being in the truth realization state for countless years, dwarfed He Ling, a primary stage truth realization state cultivator.

Thud! He Ling's hand was instantly crippled, followed by a torrent of blood. Lu Wuhu's power was undeniable, though he refrained from fully severing He Ling's hand, mindful of his status as a nine-star sect elder.

"Senior Lu, what is the meaning of this?" Yang Feicheng's face paled. With Lu Wuhu's intervention, killing Ye Mo, even after leaving Black Ice Sect, was impossible.

Lu Wuhu lazily replied, "Why should I explain? How dare you attack my brother before me? This is a warning; next time will be less forgiving. I don't jest."

Silence descended. Ye Mo's casual address and Lu Wuhu's immediate response were astounding. Even Yue Qichao addressed Lu Wuhu with respect. No one dared to provoke Ye Mo any longer. Yan Guan broke out in a cold sweat; had He Ling attacked, Black Ice Sect would have been annihilated.