Chapter 253: The Strength of Mo Gang and Preparations for Battle
"Emerald Blue Crystal."
Hearing Ziyan's description, Mo Yu's eyes lit up, and he muttered softly.
He hadn't expected Ziyan to find such a treasure, but then he asked, "How did you know I needed this?"
"Hmph, there's a strong spatial aura on you. I could sense it from a distance. Otherwise, why do you think I suspected you were one of my kind?" Ziyan said casually, wrinkling her cute nose.
"Uh..." Mo Yu was taken aback by her words. He had thought it was due to the aura of the purple flame, but it turned out to be related to the Void Breaking Thunder.
Thinking about it, it made sense. The Taixu Ancient Dragon clan was naturally sensitive to void energy, which is related to spatial power, so Ziyan detecting it wasn't surprising.
"Emerald Blue Crystal, guarded by a Storm Wolf pack..." Mo Yu stroked his chin and asked, "Ziyan, how strong is this Storm Wolf pack?"
"They're okay. The Storm Wolf King is just an ordinary fifth-tier magical beast, and its strength isn't particularly outstanding among fifth-tier beasts. But the Storm Wolf pack is quite powerful in the deep mountains. Even some sixth-tier magical beasts avoid provoking them. After all, hundreds of second, third, and even fourth-tier Storm Wolves can overwhelm even the strongest opponents," Ziyan replied with some caution.
Hearing this, Mo Yu furrowed his brows. He hadn't expected the Storm Wolf pack to be so formidable. Even in the Black-Corner Region, they would be considered a significant force.
However, the thought of the Emerald Blue Crystal sparked an idea in Mo Yu's mind.
Although he didn't know the exact size of the Emerald Blue Crystal, based on Ziyan's description, it was certainly much larger than the one he had bought at the Di Yan Auction House.
If he could absorb this large piece of Emerald Blue Crystal, the Void Breaking Thunder might reach maturity.
A mature Void Breaking Thunder would enable Mo Yu to carry out a plan he had long kept hidden in his heart.
Having made up his mind, Mo Yu thought to himself, "To seize the Emerald Blue Crystal and deal with the Storm Wolf pack, it looks like I'll need Mo Gang's help…"
After discussing the situation with Ziyan, Mo Yu decided to part ways.
As he stepped out of the tower and took in the lush scenery and the warm sunlight pouring down from the sky, Mo Yu felt as if a lifetime had passed during his month-long seclusion.
Shaking his head, he walked for nearly half an hour before returning to Mo Gang's territory. Seeing the guards standing straight at the entrance, he couldn't help but nod in approval.
Mo Gang had been changing every day, even at night. Mo Yu could tell just by the aura of these guards, who were around the level of Da Dou Shi, that the gang had expanded considerably over the past month.
As he walked closer to the gate, the guards recognized him. After a moment of surprise, their faces lit up with excitement. As Mo Yu approached, they all shouted in unison, "Boss!"
The loud voices attracted the attention of passersby. Mo Yu smiled and walked forward, patting one of the guards on the shoulder before heading inside, leaving the guard looking stunned and honored.
"Hehe, it's been nearly a month, and it seems like the boss's strength has improved again. Looks like we'll have a top ten expert in Mo Gang soon. We won't be any less impressive than Langya or Lieman then," one of the guards said with a grin as he watched Mo Yu's disappearing figure.
"You're out of the loop, aren't you? Mo Gang might already have a top ten member soon. It's just that Lin Yan is low-key, so you guys don't know about it. By the way, I heard Lin Yan joined Mo Gang because he was impressed by the boss's strength," another guard replied.
"Oh? The boss is so strong that even Lin Yan wasn't a match!"
Mo Yu couldn't hear the guards' conversation, but as he walked through Mo Gang's territory, he noticed that the members he encountered along the way paused and hurriedly stepped aside with a mix of respect and admiration in their eyes.
When he reached the main hall of Mo Gang, Mo Yu instructed his subordinates to summon Fu Ao and the others.
After about ten minutes, Mo Yu, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened them upon hearing footsteps. He was slightly surprised.
In addition to Fu Ao and the other two, Lin Yan was also present, along with two newcomers.
Noticing Mo Yu's puzzled expression, Fu Ao quickly explained, "Boss, these are Lan Yan and He Bu, strong experts who recently joined Mo Gang. Lan Yan is a four-star Dou Ling, and He Bu is a two-star Dou Ling."
"During your month of seclusion, even though the Pans Gate, created by some new students, started selling pills that could suppress fire poison, the sales of our Cold Jade Beads continued to rise. Because of the Cold Jade Beads, we've recruited many excellent members, and now Mo Gang's membership has nearly doubled, reaching close to a hundred people. We're now a significant force within the Inner Academy."
Hearing this, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow in satisfaction and nodded, then turned his gaze to Lan Yan and He Bu.
When Mo Yu's silver eyes met theirs, the two newcomers stiffened, feeling as if they were being watched by a powerful beast. They quickly put aside any arrogance and respectfully said, "Lan Yan, He Bu, greetings, Boss!"
"No need for formalities. Now that you've joined Mo Gang, we're all brothers," Mo Yu replied, pleased with the new members. Dou Ling experts were considered top-tier fighters in the outside world, and in just one month, Mo Gang's strength had significantly increased.
After meeting the new members, Mo Yu turned his attention to Lin Yan.
In the room, Mo Yu carefully observed Lin Yan's face. Seeing that the red tint in his eyes had almost completely faded, Mo Yu nodded in satisfaction.
"It seems the combination of Cold Spirit Beads internally and Cold Jade Beads externally has indeed been highly effective against the fire poison," Mo Yu commented.
"Yeah, it's very effective. Every time I swallow a Cold Spirit Bead, I can clearly feel the fire poison in my body weakening, and when I expel the bead, it's as red as blood after absorbing the poison," Lin Yan said, a bit awkwardly recalling the strange method of expelling the beads. But his expression soon turned to one of excitement. The fire poison that had troubled him for so long was now truly curable, which was fantastic news.
"I've helped you deal with the fire poison. So, are you ready to fulfill your promise?" Mo Yu asked with a smile.
"Of course. From now on, you're my boss, and I'm officially a member of Mo Gang," Lin Yan replied without hesitation.
Seeing Lin Yan so readily acknowledge Mo Yu as his boss, the new members Lan Yan and He Bu were taken aback. After all, Lin Yan was a top ten expert on the Strong Ranking, with peak Dou Ling strength. Even someone like Lin Xiuya might not have been able to convince him to join. Yet, he willingly accepted Mo Yu as his leader.
This made them respect Mo Yu even more.
Fu Ao and the others weren't surprised by this. The terrifying soul power Mo Yu had displayed back then had left them in awe.
"By the way, I've called you all here today because I have an important matter to discuss," Mo Yu said, tapping the table to gather their attention.
"Oh? What's your command, Boss?" Fu Ao asked eagerly.
The others also turned their gaze to Mo Yu, waiting for his instructions.
"Prepare yourselves. In half a month, Mo Gang will move out in force and enter the deep mountains!"
"Enter the deep mountains?" The others exchanged glances, puzzled.
The deep mountains of the Inner Academy were a place rarely visited by humans, teeming with magical beasts, including many high-level ones. Even the Academy's elders would face certain risks when venturing there.
So when they heard Mo Yu's plan, their faces showed a mix of doubt and curiosity.
"Yes, the Storm Wolf pack in the deep mountains has something I need. I'm going to gather all of Mo Gang's strength to deal with the Storm Wolf pack and take that item," Mo Yu explained seriously.
"Deal with the Storm Wolf pack?"
Fu Ao and the others were shocked, staring at their boss in disbelief. They had heard of the Storm Wolf pack's reputation, and they couldn't believe Mo Yu was planning to go after them. Wasn't this idea a bit too crazy?
Even Lin Yan was surprised. The Storm Wolf pack was a massive group led by the fifth-tier Magical Windstorm Wolf King, commanding hundreds of second, third, and fourth-tier Storm Wolves.
Such power was something even the Academy's major factions might struggle to handle without the direct involvement of the Academy itself.
Seeing the doubt in their eyes, Mo Yu chuckled, "Don't worry, I'm not planning to wipe out the Storm Wolf pack. I just want to take something from them. When the time comes, I'll deal with the Windstorm Wolf King myself. All you need to do is keep the other Storm Wolves at bay."
With that, Mo Yu handed two blueprints to Fu Ao and instructed, "These are the designs for Swift Shadow Boots and Guardian Armor. Give them to Wang Lin and the others. For the next half month, they should focus on crafting these items instead of Cold Jade Beads."
"The Swift Shadow Boots will significantly boost our speed, so we won't be at a disadvantage against the Storm Wolves. The Guardian Armor will enhance our defenses, offering solid protection against the wolves' claws."
"With these two items, Mo Gang's members will have a much better chance of success against the Storm Wolf pack."
Hearing Mo Yu's plan, Fu Ao and the others were stunned. They hadn't expected Mo Yu to be so well-prepared, and they were impressed by his boldness.
Both the Swift Shadow Boots and Guardian Armor were clearly valuable, high-quality equipment. The fact that Mo Yu was willing to equip every member of Mo Gang with these items showed he was a leader who cared about his people.
This filled everyone with confidence. As the prodigies of the Dou Qi Continent, with such a strong leader, they were ready to take on the challenge.
"Yes, Boss! I'll have Wang Lin and the others work overtime to get the Swift Shadow Boots and Guardian Armor ready," Fu Ao responded respectfully, taking the blueprints from Mo Yu.
As Fu Ao left, Mo Yu turned his attention back to the remaining group.
"The Swift Shadow Boots and Guardian Armor are for the regular members. Since you are team leaders, I'll personally craft a suitable weapon for each of you over the next half month," Mo Yu said calmly.
When Mo Yu mentioned this, the eyes of the people in the hall immediately lit up.
While they didn't know Mo Yu's exact level as a craftsman, the fact that he could casually produce items like Cold Jade Beads and provide blueprints for the Swift Shadow Boots and Guardian Armor indicated that he was highly skilled.
Moreover, Fu Ao, who had initially been a three-star Dou Ling, had seen his combat prowess soar after receiving a weapon crafted by Mo Yu. He could now hold his own against even four-star or five-star Dou Lings, and his ranking on the Strong List had jumped by more than ten places.
With Fu Ao as a living example, the thought of receiving a weapon personally crafted by Mo Yu filled everyone with excitement.
Seeing their enthusiasm, Mo Yu nodded in approval. A good leader not only united his followers but also boosted their morale. In this, Mo Yu excelled.
"Lin Yan, what about you? Don't you want a weapon?" Mo Yu asked when he noticed Lin Yan's calm demeanor.
"Thank you, Boss, but I prefer to solve my problems with my fists," Lin Yan replied, shaking his head and waving his fist.
"But if you have time to craft, I might be able to bring in another ally. The price would be crafting a weapon for him," Lin Yan added.
"Oh? Who is it?" Mo Yu asked, intrigued.
"Qian Mo, ranked eighth on the Strong List."
"Qian Mo... eighth on the Strong List?"
Mo Yu raised an eyebrow at the name and ranking. He hadn't expected Lin Yan to bring in someone so strong.
"You might not know, Boss, but Qian Mo and the seventh-ranked Yan Hao have always been fierce rivals. However, Yan Hao's rare rock-type Dou Qi gives him extraordinary defense, which is why Qian Mo often loses to him. If he had a weapon capable of breaking through Yan Hao's defenses, Qian Mo wouldn't miss the opportunity," Lin Yan explained.
Listening to Lin Yan's explanation, Mo Yu stroked his chin and nodded, "In that case, bring him in. Once it's done, I'll craft him a suitable weapon."
"Leave it to me, Boss," Lin Yan said confidently, patting his chest.
Now that he was free from the fire poison, his strength could easily match the top five on the Strong List.
Standing up, Mo Yu's silver eyes swept over the group as he solemnly said, "Alright then, everyone, get ready. In half a month, we head to the deep mountains!"
(End of Chapter)
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