"Mo Cheng, do you intend to betray the Yunlan Sect? What is the meaning of this?"
Ge Ye had never imagined that Mo Cheng would dare to be so bold. Could it be true that Mo Cheng harbored traitorous intentions?
"What do I mean? What else could I mean? You're right, my Mo Family has indeed long grown tired of subserviently heeding to the Yunlan Sect's wishes. Over the years, I've been seeking ways to increase my strength and finally obtained the Transplant Technique. Utilizing this secret skill, I've scoured for individuals with special abilities, transplanting their unique parts onto myself to significantly boost my 'Cultivation Level.'" Mo Cheng spoke indifferently.
Now that it had come to this, there was naturally no need for him to have any reservations.
Although the Transplant Technique could rapidly enhance one's strength, he had already found an even better way to increase his power. That was Xu Ran!
As long as he could obtain an elixir from Xu Ran, even one like the elixirs that Ya Fei had, to become a Dou Huang Pinnacle, it would be enough to satisfy him.
Simply put, Mo Cheng had been completely hollowed by the pursuit of power.
Now he sought power alone, going to any length, even resorting to unscrupulous means if necessary.
Over the years, he had conducted countless experiments underground for the sake of power, causing the deaths of many. Far from feeling any tinge of remorse or pity after witnessing those, he grew even more reverent of power.
Now, Xu Ran could easily offer a meteoric rise to power; how could he miss such an opportunity?
Through the use of the Transplant Technique over the years to strengthen himself and ascend in status, he increasingly struggled to settle down and cultivate on his own.
In fact, he had been searching for Xu Ran all this time but had been unable to locate him, and even if he did find him, he had no reason to expect Xu Ran to give him an elixir.
But things were different now.
Nalan Yanran had a marriage agreement with Xu Ran, and it is said that Nalan Yanran's relationship with Xu Ran is even closer than that of Ya Fei. Rumor has it Nalan Yanran was the first woman among them to establish a relationship with Xu Ran.
If he could capture Nalan Yanran and use her to threaten Xu Ran, would he need to fear not getting Xu Ran's elixirs?
Indeed, threatening a powerful Alchemist might lead to severe consequences if it failed, but the rewards of success would be beyond imagination.
When potential benefits are high enough, any risks can be cast aside.
"Hmph. Mo Cheng, since you know you've done wrong, you better apologize quickly. As long as your attitude is sincere, I believe the Sect Master won't be too harsh on you. But if you remain obstinate, the Mo Family can disappear from this world!" Ge Ye continued speaking. If Mo Cheng truly intended to rebel, Ge Ye was not his match here.
This was the Mo Family's territory, and over the years, the Mo Family had rallied a considerable number of strong allies.
"Hahaha."
"In the past, my Mo Family indeed reaped many benefits by following the Yunlan Sect, transforming from a minor clan into what we are today. However, having grown to this size, continuing to play the Yunlan Sect's lackey would only hinder my family's growth."
"Nalan Yanran, I never anticipated that you would catch the favor of Lord Xu Ran. This is unexpected. But indeed, you are truly beautiful; your beauty rivals even that of Yun Yun Sect Master," Mo Cheng said, looking at Nalan Yanran with a gaze filled with greed.
"Someone, take action!"
Mo Cheng roared, and boundless Dou Qi surged from his body, heading straight for Ge Ye.
The terrifying momentum was even slightly overwhelming for Ge Ye.
This was beyond Ge Ye's expectations.
Since when did the Mo Family possess such strength?
The other strong members of the Mo Family were also taken aback by Mo Cheng's attack on Ge Ye.
The Mo Family had developed to its current state only by relying on the Yunlan Sect; to offend the Yunlan Sect, wouldn't that be courting death?
Especially Nalan Yanran... If they truly acted against Nalan Yanran, they would not only offend the Yunlan Sect but also provoke that highly respected figure!
That individual, elusive as a dragon, had tossed the entire Jia Ma Empire into turmoil.
It had been said that whoever gained the support of that person would become the next number one power in the Jia Ma Empire. Whoever offended them was truly seeking a path to their own demise.
Therefore, the experts of the Mo Family hesitated.
They might have been able to break ties with the Yunlan Sect, but to offend that highly respected figure, none dared to muster the courage.
Mainly, Xu Ran was being spoken of in such miraculous terms within the Jia Ma Empire that who would dare to oppose such a legendary existence?
"Hmph. Are you not even listening to me anymore? As long as we capture Nalan Yanran, we will be in a position to negotiate terms with Xu Ran; otherwise, we're still on a path to death."
"As long as Xu Ran cares for Nalan Yanran's life, he will surely offer something valuable in exchange. One casual offer from him would be enough for us to become a powerful force in this generation. Then, we can leave this place and live incognito..." Mo Cheng said as he exchanged blows with Ge Ye.
In making this decision, he had resolved to abandon the Mo Family.
When the time came, he planned to have his confidants hide Nalan Yanran. After obtaining the Dan King from Xu Ran, he would make his escape, and then have the other members of the Mo Family hand Nalan Yanran over to Xu Ran.
As for whether the Mo Family would still exist at that time, that was no longer his concern.
Once he became a Dou Huang, or even a Dou Zong Expert, what did the lives of the other clan members have to do with him?
"Yes!"
Hearing Mo Cheng's words, the ambition of the other Mo Family members surfaced, and they promptly surrounded Nalan Yanran.
"Nalan Yanran, give up resisting. Right now you belong to him, and I don't want to harm you and provoke that existence." There were still sober individuals in the Mo Family.
If they truly harmed Nalan Yanran, even if they did obtain benefits later, they wouldn't live to enjoy them.
Such a powerful figure, with just a single command, could have these clan members at his side turn against him. In the face of interests, nothing was reliable.
"Hmph. So you are afraid of him after all," Nalan Yanran said disdainfully.
In her eyes, compared to Xu Ran, they were worlds apart.
Even if they really succeeded, Xu Ran would not spare them.
She understood Xu Ran's character very well; he was someone who yearned for freedom and loathed constraints. If anyone dared to threaten him, no matter the effort, he would tear those people into pieces.
So now, watching them only made her feel they were laughable.
All of them were intoxicated by their interests, even to the point of being overpowered by strength, losing their ability to think.
"Miss, you go first, I'll hold them off."
Ge Ye shouted loudly, striking with full force as a powerful fluctuation of Dou Qi burst forth.
If Nalan Yanran truly faced any threats, that person would certainly not let them off. Before leaving, that figure had instructed that if he could protect Nalan Yanran well, he would receive a reward from him in the future.