Chapter 254: Allies Gathered
As soon as Mo Yu issued the order to prepare for battle, Mo Gang began operating like a well-oiled war machine. Although the regular members were a bit surprised by their leader's command, Mo Yu's growing authority in Mo Gang, coupled with the gang's increasing strength, meant that no one voiced any objections. In fact, some were eager to take action.
Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, half a month had gone by.
During this period, under Mo Yu's instructions, the Swift Shadow Boots and Guardian Armor were continuously crafted and distributed to every member of Mo Gang. With this new gear, the gang's morale soared, and their respect for Mo Yu deepened. They also felt a surge of confidence about the upcoming assault on the Storm Wolf pack.
In the main hall of Mo Gang, several people were gathered, either sitting or standing, their faces lit with joy.
"Thank you, Boss, for the weapons!"
Gong Jun, Li Xing, and the recently recruited Lan Yan and He Bu stood up and thanked Mo Yu. Each of them now held a high-quality weapon, and paired with their considerable strength, their auras became even more formidable.
"Hehe, no need to be so polite. We're all brothers here," Mo Yu said, leaning back in his chair and waving off their gratitude. Over the past half-month, he hadn't been idle. Using the materials Mo Gang had collected, he had crafted suitable weapons for each of the four team leaders. Given Mo Yu's expertise in crafting, these weapons were anything but ordinary, which explained Gong Jun and the others' happiness.
After accepting the thanks of the four team leaders, Mo Yu turned his gaze toward Lin Yan, or more accurately, toward the chubby man standing beside him.
Noticing Mo Yu's attention, the rather portly man slowly stood up. As he did, his body fat jiggled slightly. Perhaps realizing how ungraceful this looked, the man tensed his muscles, causing a faint whirlwind to form around him. Before everyone's astonished eyes, his large body began to slowly inflate like a balloon.
"So, you practice wind-type Dou Qi," Mo Yu remarked, raising an eyebrow. The elegant and nimble wind-type Dou Qi looked almost unrecognizable when used in this way.
"I'm Qian Mo. Nice to meet you, Boss Mo," the chubby man said, narrowing his eyes slightly as he sized up Mo Yu before bowing.
This man was none other than Qian Mo, the eighth-ranked expert on the Strong List, who had been invited by Lin Yan to assist them.
"There's no need for such formalities, Senior Qian Mo. I invited you here because Mo Gang needs your help, and I appreciate you taking the time to come," Mo Yu replied with a smile.
Seeing Mo Yu so approachable, Qian Mo relaxed a bit. His face jiggled with a smile as he said, "Hehe, it's no trouble at all. I've heard rumors around the Inner Academy that you're a top-notch weapon craftsman, and it seems they're true. It's my honor to be noticed by someone like you. When Mo Gang goes to attack the Storm Wolf pack, I'll be right at the front."
With Lin Yan's guidance, Qian Mo didn't dare underestimate Mo Yu, especially since this was someone bold enough to plan an attack on the Storm Wolf pack. Though Qian Mo was chubby, he was sharp when it came to judging people. He had also noticed that Mo Gang's members were all armed to the teeth, and after seeing Mo Yu reward his subordinates with several fine weapons, Qian Mo couldn't help but feel a bit envious.
"Don't worry, Fatty Qian. Since I invited you, you won't leave empty-handed. The boss has already prepared something for you," Lin Yan said with a smile, patting Qian Mo's belly.
Mo Yu nodded and then pulled out a handful of circular, saw-toothed objects from his storage ring. These dark purple, circular saws were only palm-sized, but their razor-sharp edges gleamed with a dangerous light, like hidden beasts ready to strike.
"This weapon is called the Demon Crocodile Ring Saw. I made it specifically from the teeth of a fifth-tier magical beast, the Black Abyss Demon Crocodile. It's extremely tough and sharp, and it has a special effect that can break through a Dou Fighter's defenses. With Senior Qian Mo's strength, once you start throwing these, they'll be precise and deadly. The next time you face Yan Hao, just throw ten of these Demon Crocodile Ring Saws at him, and I'm sure he'll have a hard time," Mo Yu explained with a smile as he held up the weapon.
Hearing Mo Yu's explanation, Qian Mo's eyes lit up with excitement as he gazed at the Demon Crocodile Ring Saw in Mo Yu's hand. He couldn't help but rub his hands together in anticipation. His previous weapon had also been a ring saw, which was probably why Mo Yu had crafted this for him. But compared to the Demon Crocodile Ring Saw, his old weapon seemed like garbage.
What thrilled Qian Mo even more was that this weapon had a "wall-breaking" effect, which meant that the next time he faced Yan Hao, he wouldn't have to worry about that turtle-shell-like defense.
Seeing Qian Mo's barely contained excitement, Mo Yu didn't keep him in suspense any longer and handed him the Demon Crocodile Ring Saw.
"Aren't you afraid that I might not pull my weight after you've already given me this?" Qian Mo asked with a grin as he carefully accepted the weapon, his chubby face beaming with excitement.
"Senior Qian Mo, you're ranked eighth on the Strong List. Would you really run away from a fight? Besides, my things aren't so easy to take. If you did run, could you escape Canaan Academy or even the Black-Corner Region? It's better for you to have this now so you can contribute more when we face the Storm Wolf pack," Mo Yu replied casually.
"Hehe, thanks a lot," Qian Mo said with a grin, giving Mo Yu a fist salute before carefully stowing away the Demon Crocodile Ring Saw, which he was sure would help him defeat Yan Hao.
Feeling delighted with his new weapon, Qian Mo's face lit up with smiles, but as he looked at Mo Yu again, his gaze held more respect and awe. He respected Mo Yu for his generosity in giving him the weapon before the battle and for being a man of big deeds. But he also feared Mo Yu's veiled threat. If Qian Mo did try to run away after taking the weapon, Mo Yu and Mo Gang would surely come after him.
Mo Yu's carrot-and-stick approach had left a deep impression on Qian Mo.
"Alright, now that we've all got what we need, it's time to head out," Mo Yu said, waving his hand and turning to walk out of the hall.
Lin Yan, Fu Ao, and the others quickly responded and followed closely behind him.
Not far from Mo Gang's headquarters was a spacious plaza. It had been deserted for a while, but now it was packed with people who had come from all directions. Whispered conversations filled the air, and many eyes, full of various emotions, were focused on the group in the center of the plaza.
"Look, it's the people from Mo Gang! What are they wearing on their feet? It looks so cool! And those black armors—they look incredibly sturdy."
"I heard from a friend in Mo Gang that their boss, Mo Yu, personally ordered the crafting of those Swift Shadow Boots and Guardian Armors. Apparently, every Mo Gang member is equipped with one."
"Hiss... Mo Gang is so extravagant, arming every member with such luxurious gear. Are they planning something big?"
"I heard that Mo Yu, the boss of Mo Gang, has his eyes on something the Storm Wolf pack has in the deep mountains. He's leading the entire gang to attack the pack."
"What! Attacking the Storm Wolf pack?"
The surrounding crowd erupted in shocked whispers. When they learned that Mo Gang planned to attack the Storm Wolf pack, they looked at the group in the plaza with a mix of disbelief, doubt, and mockery.
However, despite their skepticism, no one dared to question Mo Gang's strength.
The group in the center of the plaza was large, with nearly a hundred people standing together. The sheer size of the group was enough to make people pause.
But what truly shocked them was seeing Lin Yan and Qian Mo among the group. Both were top ten experts on the Strong List, with peak Dou Ling strength.
In addition to Lin Yan and Qian Mo, there were several other Dou Ling auras present. With such power, Mo Gang could even be considered a small overlord in the Black-Corner Region.
This realization left many of the onlookers stunned as they looked at Mo Yu, the silver-eyed young man at the front of the group. They were amazed that someone who had only been at the academy for a few months had already gathered such a formidable force. This was unprecedented in the history of Canaan Academy.
As Mo Yu stood at the front, looking over his elite Mo Gang members, he felt a surge of pride. Even if the Storm Wolf pack was strong, Mo Gang was ready to take them on.
Just as he was about to give the order to set out for the deep mountains, the sound of hurried footsteps came from a distance.
Mo Yu turned to see a group of about thirty people quickly approaching. Each wore a badge with a black ruler emblem on their chest. At the front of the group were two familiar figures.
"Cousin Mo Yu, we from Pan's Gate are here to lend you a hand in dealing with the Storm Wolf pack!"
In just a few moments, the group reached the center of the plaza, and the leaders, Xiao Yan and Xun'er, smiled at Mo Yu.
"Cousin Xiao Yan, Cousin Xun'er, you're here," Mo Yu said with a smile. Then, as if remembering something, he shook his head. "This trip to the deep mountains is dangerous, and the Storm Wolf pack won't be easy to handle. I appreciate your offer, but it's better if Pan's Gate doesn't get involved."
It wasn't that Mo Yu underestimated Xiao Yan and Xun'er. On the contrary, no one understood their potential better than he did. But Pan's Gate was a group of new students. While they had potential, their current strength wasn't enough to face such a dangerous foe, so Mo Yu politely declined.
"Don't worry, Cousin Mo Yu. Xiao Yan and I are well aware of Pan's Gate's strength, and we won't take unnecessary risks in battling the Storm Wolf pack. Over the past few days, Xiao Yan has prepared many healing pills, so we'll focus on supporting Mo Gang by tending to your wounded. This is something Xiao Yan wanted to do, so I hope you won't refuse," Xun'er said with a gentle smile.
"Oh? Xiao Yan prepared many healing pills? In that case, thank you, Cousin Xiao Yan. Pan's Gate can handle treating Mo Gang's wounded," Mo Yu said, patting Xiao Yan's shoulder gratefully. It must be said that Xiao Yan came through when it mattered.
Though Mo Yu was a skilled weapon craftsman who could equip Mo Gang with decent gear, facing the Storm Wolf pack would still likely result in some casualties, even with the best equipment.
But with Xiao Yan, a fifth-tier alchemist, and Pan's Gate handling medical support, those casualties could be significantly reduced.
"Hehe, it's nothing, Cousin Mo Yu," Xiao Yan replied with a humble smile, scratching his head. Despite his calm demeanor and the black robe he now wore, which gave him a more mature and steady presence, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel a bit sheepish in front of Mo Yu.
After chatting a bit more with Xiao Yan and Xun'er, Mo Yu glanced at the rising sun. Just as he was about to give the order to set out, another commotion broke out in the distance.
This disturbance was far more intense than when Pan's Gate arrived, causing Mo Yu to raise an eyebrow and look toward the source of the noise.
Noticing Mo Yu's reaction, Xiao Yan and Xun'er also turned to look.
As the crowd parted, the newcomers became visible. When they saw the long legs of the person at the front, both Xiao Yan and Xun'er were surprised, then shared a knowing smile as they looked at Mo Yu.
Mo Yu was also taken aback. He hadn't expected that even this group would be drawn to the action.
"Mo Yu, how could you lead Mo Gang to the deep mountains to deal with the Storm Wolf pack without informing Yue Ling? Did you forget that your fiancée is still in Yue Ling?"
As this cool voice rang out, a large group of female students with elegant figures and outstanding looks appeared in the plaza.
Their arrival seemed to fill the entire square with a fragrant scent, and the male students around couldn't help but stare at these beautiful members of Yue Ling with eager eyes.
Mo Yu was startled. His gaze followed the voice to a tall, silver-haired woman with a cold demeanor standing in the center. Behind her was a large group of Yue Ling members, and the silver-haired woman was none other than Han Yue.
His gaze then shifted slightly to Han Yue's side, where he spotted Xiao Yu, who was looking at him with a slightly resentful expression. Seeing this, Mo Yu couldn't help but rub his forehead and smile wryly.
It seemed like this was turning into a full-scale operation...
(End of Chapter)
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