Xu Ran originally wanted to take Queen Medusa with him, but she still had many matters of the Snake-People Tribe to deal with.
Now that the Snake-People Tribe had greatly enhanced their strength because of Xu Ran, Queen Medusa had to personally oversee the tribe to prevent the emergence of those with ulterior motives.
So after a period of tender companionship, Xu Ran and Yun Yun departed together.
When Xu Ran left, the Snake-People Tribe sent him off with the highest ceremonial honors.
In the Snake-People Tribe, Xu Ran had become an existence as important as Queen Medusa.
"Lord Xu Ran is truly a divine being," Yue Mei said with a complicated expression as she watched Xu Ran's departing figure. In just the flick of a finger, Xu Ran helped her become a Douhuang. She had now become the second strongest in the Snake-People Tribe.
She didn't know if she would ever have the chance to see Xu Ran again, but she knew that her heart could no longer accommodate anyone else.
Such a man was unique in the world; she would never encounter another like him.
"Yue Mei, from now on you are the second strongest in our Snake-People Tribe. You must help me manage the affairs of the tribe. Don't worry. Although Xu Ran likes to leave sentiments everywhere, he is definitely not heartless. He won't be the kind that turns his back after pulling up his pants. Even though he has left now, he will still take you with him in the future," Queen Medusa said, sighing as she walked up to Yue Mei.
She, too, harbored the same unease as Yue Mei.
But she trusted in Xu Ran's character.
"I also believe, it's just that I'm not worthy of him," Yue Mei said with her head lowered, feeling somewhat ashamed. She didn't dare to have any extravagant hopes; being able to accompany Xu Ran from a distance and just watching over him was already a very good outcome for her.
"There's no such thing as being worthy or unworthy. If we really go by your thinking, then there's no one on this Continent worthy of him," said Queen Medusa with resignation.
The gap was so large that, to Xu Ran's eyes, her and Yue Mei's "Cultivation Levels" might be almost the same.
...
In the sky, Xu Ran and Yun Yun swiftly moved toward the distant horizon.
"Are we going straight back to the Yunlan Sect now?"
"Let's not go back for now, let's go and clean up your house first," Xu Ran said indifferently.
What Xu Ran meant was of course the Mo Family. These years, the Mo Family had used the brutal Transplant Technique to transplant many special functions to strengthen their own power. In the original story, the Mo Family even thought about snatching Qing Lin's eyes.
Even without using Qing Lin, given the Mo Family's Transplant Technique, they would inevitably become a future menace.
Moreover, the Mo Family harbored ill intentions toward the Yunlan Sect.
Although Yun Yun had now become a Douzong, there was no chance for the Mo Family to rise anymore, but such people were better off dead.
"Clean up the house?" Yun Yun was somewhat puzzled.
"What I'm talking about is the Mo Family. The Mo Family has developed quite well over the years by relying on the Yunlan Sect. They depend on the Transplant Technique..." Xu Ran told Yun Yun about the Mo Family's dark secrets.
Yun Yun was shocked after hearing this. She had no idea that the Mo Family had done so much under her very nose, harming so many people.
If the Mo Family's mysterious Transplant Technique continued, they could quickly become stronger. Although it was inhumane, what did a bit of bloodshed matter in the face of power?
"Damn them! They dare to do such things; they are utterly insane," Yun Yun said furiously. She knew that since Xu Ran had spoken of it, it must be true.
And she had also heard that the Mo Family had been restless in recent years and even had aspirations of forming the Mo Alliance.
However, she could never find any evidence.
"This is not good. I had discovered some unusual movements within the Mo Family before, so I sent Yan Ran to investigate. I hope Yan Ran won't encounter any problems," Yun Yun said anxiously.
"Isn't that why I am here? Rest assured, everything in this world is within my grasp; nothing can happen that I cannot control. Those who want to make a move on Yan Ran should consider whether their strength is sufficient," he replied confidently.
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Mo Family.
Mo Cheng's face was grave as he looked at the young girl in front of him, wearing a moon-colored dress.
He had not expected that the news of his strength improvement through the Transplant Technique had been discovered.
"Mo Cheng, you are bold indeed, daring to use such a heretical technique that defies the heavens and harms reason. How should you be punished? By doing so, are you not tarnishing the Yunlan Sect's reputation? Exploiting the power of the Yunlan Sect to expand your influence unchecked, and even attempting to establish the Mo Alliance—do you even regard the Yunlan Sect with any respect?"
Clad in a moon-colored dress, with an elegant figure standing there, Nalan Yanran's phoenix-like eyes were filled with authority.
Within the Yunlan Sect, Nalan Yanran had become the second-in-command, just after Yun Yun. Although Nalan Yanran's "Cultivation Level" wasn't very high, given her relationship with Xu Ran, everyone knew that Nalan Yanran's prospects were boundless. Therefore, even the Elders of the Yunlan Sect were ingratiating themselves to Xu Ran.
The reason Nalan Yanran was aware of the Mo Family's affairs was that Xu Ran had mentioned it casually to her while he was at the Yunlan Sect.
It was then that Nalan Yanran first took notice of the Mo Family's misdeeds.
Over the years, the Mo Family had harmed too many people and had formed factions, showing a trend of disregard for the Yunlan Sect.
Nalan Yanran dared not imagine what kind of monster the Mo Family would turn into if it continued to develop through the Transplant Technique. If left unchecked, a Douhuang might emerge from the Mo Family. However, it would be a Douhuang devoid of humanity, as the Transplant Technique involved constant transplants, which would gradually turn the recipient into a monster.
In the future, an executioner without a shred of humanity might even arise.
If it weren't for Xu Ran, with Yunlan Sect's previous foundation, things would indeed become troublesome when the time came.
"Miss Yan Ran, my Mo Family has always been utterly loyal to the Yunlan Sect, never harboring any second thoughts. Even if we have made some mistakes, considering the devoted efforts of our Mo Family for the Yunlan Sect, surely you can't exterminate us without mercy," Mo Cheng said, furrowing his brows as he looked at the young girl before him.
"Hmph. I see. The Mo Family has been exploiting the protection of our Yunlan Sect to bully men and dominate women, reaping more benefits than most, haven't they?" she retorted.
"Exactly. Mo Cheng, won't you admit your guilt? If you confess now, perhaps your life may be spared. Otherwise, the Yunlan Sect will eradicate the Mo Family completely," Ge Ye stood behind Nalan Yanran, the powerful aura on him unfurling.
Ge Ye was now single-mindedly seeking to ingratiate himself with Nalan Yanran, aspiring to become her trusted confidant and naturally obtain unimaginable benefits in the future.
Thus, no matter what he did, he would cater to Nalan Yanran's wishes, fully transforming into a sycophantic lackey.
"Don't you think you Yunlan Sect are taking things too far?"
"Although you are powerful, the Mo Family is not necessarily weak. Even if we are no match for the Yunlan Sect, I have no fear of just the two of you," a powerful aura burst forth from Mo Cheng, rivaling that of Ge Ye.
That aura was even more formidable than Ge Ye's.
Over the years, he had grown much stronger through the Transplant Technique.
In that moment, looking at Nalan Yanran, Mo Cheng was not only unafraid of her status but also a bit excited.
Considering the close relationship between Nalan Yanran and Xu Ran, could there be some treasures Xu Ran had given her?
Even if not, if he captured Nalan Yanran, he could use her to demand a few Elixirs from Xu Ran, possibly allowing him to rapidly break through to Douzong. Once done, he would immediately leave the Jia Ma Empire, never to return.