Free Web NovelNight fell, and the Li Family mansion was brightly lit, with the sounds of clinking cups and lively chatter filling the air.
Many influential figures who held sway in Earth City gathered around a young man, eager to get acquainted, even if it was just to make an impression.
These martial artists from prominent families, though stronger than the Mortals in Human City, were fundamentally no different.
Their power, wealth, and status were deeply intertwined with the Heavenly Clan.
Therefore, from the very beginning, their thoughts revolved around how to place their bets early to ensure their Family's prosperity, assuming the Twelve would become the new Emperor of Heavenly Human City.
They supported the Heavenly Clan, and they also supported Mo City.
No matter which side won, they would still remain influential figures in Earth City.
Now, a person who held a high position in Mo City and was also thriving within the Heavenly Clan had appeared.
“Nephew Li, I even held you when you were a child. You peed all over my face, and from that strength, I knew you wouldn't be an ordinary person in the future.”
“Nephew Li, my Jiang Family and your Family are old friends who have shared thick and thin. As you rise in prominence, you mustn't forget your old Uncle.”
“We are distant relatives. How about we strengthen our ties even further starting today!”
“Hmph, is it only your Family that has daughters? My Cheng Family has six daughters, Nephew Li. Take whichever one you fancy, or even take them all!”
“Having daughters is impressive? Nephew Li, do you like other people's wives? I suffered a hidden injury before marriage and never even had a wedding night. If you don't mind...”
“...?”
The conversation ~Nоvеl𝕚ght~ was getting increasingly out of hand.
Li Mo, who had just picked up his wine cup, coughed a few times and stood up, not wanting to let these Clan Chiefs continue. There was already a trend of them getting carried away, even involving clay figurines.
How could this continue?
Li Mo righteously rejected all their offers, adopting a business-like demeanor, and steered the gathering back to the main topic.
The Heavenly City's exercise plan required Earth City's cooperation.
And Mo City's rebellion plan also needed it.
It must be said that young Li had a talent in this regard, completely astounding these Clan Chiefs.
“By the way, Nephew Li, isn't it a military exercise? Why is there a surrender exercise as well?”
The Clan Chief who had just offered Li Mo his wife asked.
Li Mo explained, “The play... uh, the exercise needs to be a full set, right? Naturally, all kinds of situations must be considered. Even if Mo City's chance of victory is small, it's not entirely nonexistent.”
“If Mo City ascends to power, we must also minimize our losses.”
“Betting on both sides, aren't you all very familiar with this approach?”
These three sentences enlightened the Clan Chiefs.
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Nephew Li's considerations were truly thorough; no wonder he had been an undercover agent in Mo City for so long, not only avoiding exposure but also thriving.
They even thanked Li Mo.
“Listening to Nephew Li's words is better than ten years of study.”
“Cooperate, we will definitely cooperate. I'm not good at fighting, but I'm excellent at surrendering.”
“No more talk, we, the prominent families of Earth City, will follow behind the Li Family. Nephew Li's arrangements are so meticulous; following him, we won't just gain benefits, but at least we won't have to worry about our lives and property.”
“Actually, if we unite, our power isn't weak. It's just that before, everyone couldn't cooperate wholeheartedly. Now, with Nephew Li leading the way, I think we can accomplish great things!”
“By the way, Nephew Li, do you really not want a wife?”
Old Li, munching on melon seeds, had a look of wanting to speak but holding back.
He wanted to say something but found himself unable to interject. But if he didn't say anything, he would almost be on the same generation level as his son.
Damn, some Clan Chiefs had already suggested becoming sworn brothers, making Li Mo their big brother!
Many Clan Chiefs wanted to invite him to their homes for an all-night chat, saying it was to foster friendship.
Li Mo refused; he felt they were coming to offer him a wife.
So he stated that he would return to Mo City tonight, and someone would come to pick him up.
Friends who often work undercover would know that being an undercover agent is a high-risk profession, especially a double agent.
Therefore, the one coming to pick him up was the strongest person in Mo City.
“Does Ice Cube know where the Li Family mansion is?”
After greeting his father and being escorted to the main entrance by the Clan Chiefs, Li Mo suddenly remembered.
He seemed to have forgotten to tell Ice Cube the address of the Li Family mansion.
Fortunately, his worries were slightly unnecessary.
Not long after, on the dimly lit street, a figure passed through the bustling crowd, leading a horse.
The woman had a cold expression, and her attire was inspired by the image of a Mo City wanderer, like a cool and valiant female knight roaming the Jianghu, looking stylish and heroic.
She led the horse to a stop in front of Li Mo and softly said, “Time to go home.”
She came leading a horse at night, like the image of riding through the Jianghu that Li Mo imagined, yet she told him to go home.
Looking at her gentle eyes, Li Mo's heart skipped a beat.
“Are you going to give me a ride on the horse?”
“You give me a ride,”
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“I don't know how to ride.”
Li Mo's CPU was a bit fried. If you can't ride, how did you ride to Earth City?
As if sensing his confusion, Ying Bing lowered her gaze and said, “I bought it.”
“Then you get on first, I'll teach you.”
Li Mo swung himself onto the horse, then reached out and pulled Ice Cube up as well.
She sat in Li Mo's arms, her eyes narrowing, a hint of bright pleasure flashing within them.
“By the way, I just heard talk of 'strengthening ties.' How do you strengthen them?”
“Oh, they said they wanted to become sworn brothers with me, to acknowledge me as a godfather or something.”
Upon hearing this, the Clan Chiefs who had wanted to arrange marriages and become sworn brothers fell silent.
For a moment, they didn't know how to refute. They also didn't recognize Ying Bing, only astonished by her beauty.
So, Li Mo had already found a female knight as his wife in Mo City? And speaking of a female knight, she couldn't even ride a horse.
Looking at that clear, peerless beauty, like the moon in the water, who became soft and delicate as soon as she sat in Li Mo's arms... the Clan Chiefs thought she probably didn't even understand martial arts.
“Let's go, riding a horse is very simple.”
Li Mo squeezed the horse's flank, and it galloped out along the street designated for carriages and horses.
He didn't leave the city immediately but headed towards the more scenic areas of Earth City, planning to circle around a few times first.
Speaking of which, riding a horse with Ice Cube, taking in the sights, was a first.
Previously, they traveled by carriage or by Somersault Cloud.
Riding a horse was too troublesome and uncomfortable, all bumpy. If one hadn't practiced martial arts, their bones would be loose after one trip.
Well, Li Mo had practiced martial arts now, so he wasn't afraid of the bumps.
But because of the bumps, he seemed to have a new problem.
Ying Bing was fine sitting in his arms at first, but soon she realized something was wrong. She tried to shift forward on the saddle, but a bump quickly made her slide back.
“Li Mo.”
“Hmm?”
“Something bad is hitting me.”
