Remember the last time I mentioned that thing to you?
Chen Mo didn't mention it, but when he spoke, Long Aotian suddenly thought of what the former had said last time they parted ways.
Women's clothing
Long Aotian's hands formed into fists, and his face gradually became stern, "Chen Mo, are you trying to humiliate me?"
"No no no, Brother Aotian, you misunderstood me. I just think you look quite beautiful, and if you were to wear female clothing, you would be even more beautiful."
Chen Mo spoke the truth, even though Long Aotian himself claimed to be male, Chen Mo thought that even if he was male, wearing women's clothing would still be more stunning than many females.
Long Aotian clenched his fists tightly before letting them loose, giving Chen Mo a sideways glare and saying, "We'll talk about it next time."
Saying that, she did not give Chen Mo a chance to speak, and then she got up and left.
With the foot on the flying sword, in a flash, Long Aotian had already arrived at the upper air of the four-compound courtyard. His beautiful eyes gazed at Chen Mo below with complicated expression on his face.
"Chen Mo, Chen Mo, you dared to flirt with me so repeatedly. Hmph, once I deal with the matters at hand, I will definitely make you know the consequences of flirting with me... You want me to wear women's clothing? Good, very good indeed. But I wonder what expression you will have when I appear before you in my imperial attire. It will certainly be quite a spectacle."
Thinking about the expression Chen Mo will have when he sees his true form again, Long Aotian can't help but smile on his lips.
"Next time, I will definitely do it. Well, that means I won't be able to this time, too bad."
Watching Long Aotian's disappearing back, Chen Mo heaved a gentle sigh, then turned around to finish his breakfast.
At this time, Zhang Long also came out of his room and Chen Mo held a sword in front of him.
"Zhang Long, try it. How is the sword?"
Zhang Long took the long sword handed to him by Chen Mo, drew it from its sheath, and tried waving it around, growing increasingly fond of it.
"This is a good sword, a spiritual sword. It's probably not cheap. Even within the Xie Xie Sect, I have never seen anyone use such a good treasure."
Zhang Long exclaimed in amazement and said.
"It's a gift to you."
Chen Mo uttered a light sentence, Zhang Long was first taken aback, and then he hastily said: "No no no, such a treasure sword, I feel indebted to you. The Third Young Master, still keep it."
"Your peach-wood sword is already so worn out. It's time for a new one. You can use this one."
Zhang Long's peach-wood sword has been with him since he was a boy, traveling around the land of the nine provinces. It has been over ten years now. During his last visit to the Xie Xie Sect, he resisted Shi Tian's sword energy and suffered serious damage to his peach-wood sword. Now it is in a state of disrepair, like rotting wood, and may break at any moment.
However, in the face of Chen Mo's kindness, Zhang Long still refused, "The Third Young Master, this is too precious for me. It's not suitable for me. Moreover, this sword has been with me since I was a boy. It carries my memories of traveling around the nine provinces. I can't bear to part with it."
"Very well."
Chen Mo didn't continue to press, "I have given you this sword. Since you don't need it temporarily, I will help you keep it for you...".
Sheathing the sword, Chen Mo hung it on his waist. At this moment, there was a knock at the door of the mansion.
Seeing this, Zhang Long hurriedly stepped forward to open the door. A familiar figure stood at the threshold. He immediately tensed and grasped his peach-wood sword, growling, "Chen Guang, what are you doing here?"
The person who came was none other than Chen Mo's second-younger brother, Chen Guang.
Chen Guang had previously opposed Chen Mo three times, even forcing Zhao Hu to assassinate him. Since then, Zhang Long has had no good feelings for this former master and immediately drew his sword upon seeing him.
Chen Guang was startled on the spot, feeling scared and backing away tense, worried that Zhang Long would strike him with his sword, "Zhang Long, you have rebelled. I am the second young master. You were once my master."
"You are no longer my master now."
Zhang Long said coldly, "What are you doing here? Do you still want to harm Master San?"
"I did not. It was my father who sent me here."
Chen Guang immediately responded.
"What did your father send you here for?"
Hearing the conversation, Chen Mo also knew that Chen Guang had come. He walked out of the courtyard, scanning Chen Guang with his eyes. At this moment, he was no longer what he used to be. Even if he faced a ninth-level cultivator like Chen Guang, he had the strength to fight back.
"My father misses you very much, having not seen you for so long. He asks you to return to the mansion for a chat."
Chen Guang said frankly.
Chen Mo slightly furrowed his brow. Chen Deguang, that old fox, would love to avoid seeing him. Even when he was arrested and imprisoned last time, he had not come to his aid. Why would he suddenly remember him now?
Suddenly, Chen Mo noticed the treasure sword on his waist and then realized that he had visited two of the most powerful sects in the empire, leading to a turnaround for the beleaguered Imperial Army. At this moment, he had become a deserving official and even the Empress owed him a favor. More people in the empire would probably want to curry favor with him from now on, including Chen Deguang.
"Return to the mansion?"
After thinking for a moment, Chen Mo said, "Okay, I will accompany you back to the mansion."
"Third Young Master"
Zhang Long opened his mouth as if to speak a warning, knowing full well that Chen Guang had a bad record and was not a good person. Perhaps he was lying, and he might be planning something harmful to Chen Mo in secret.
"It's no problem, he dares not do anything to me now. After all, we are related by blood and it's only right for me to meet him."
Chen Mo sighed helplessly, regardless of the circumstances, Chen Deguang had that identity over him, and moreover, he had swindled him out of quite a bit of silver. By all accounts, it was only right for him to meet with him at least once.
Hearing this, Chen Guang was overjoyed and called for his own carriage specifically.
Chen Mo instructed Chen Guang to wait outside and turned around to tell the others, so as not to worry them.
Hearing that Chen Guang had arrived, Zhao Hu was immediately on high alert, afraid of a trap and refused to let Chen Mo go. However, he was turned down by Chen Mo. Thus, Zhao Hu insisted on going along anyway.
"No need, now I'm a well-known figure in the capital and also a hero. My father knows my value, Chen Guang won't dare to act rashly. You stay here and protect them; because of the two sects' affairs, the Third Prince's rebellion has already failed and is a foregone conclusion. Right now, the Ning Prince must want to kill me to vent his anger. It's safe for me in the capital, but not necessarily for you... I'm coming to the capital not only for a visit to the Chen family but also to ask Pei Jiangnan at the Ministry of Martial Arts to protect you all for some time."
With Chen Mo's words reaching this point, the others had no valid reasons to argue. However, Lu Wu Xin still felt some worry in his heart. He grabbed his sleeve with his little hand, looking a bit reluctant.
"Don't worry, have you seen me get into danger so many times, and which time did I not come out unscathed?"
Chen Mo smiled gently, then stroked Liu Wu Xin's head, "Don't worry, after these things are done, in a few days, I'll take you to the capital. It's much more prosperous than Linting City."
"Okay, when our brother returns, we'll go together to the capital next time."
Liu Wu Xin stared at Chen Mo with anticipation, and the latter nodded slightly.
"No, Little Bean wants to go too. You can't leave Little Bean behind."
At this time, Little Bean had woken up and ran over to Chen Mo's thigh to cry and shout.
"Alright, alright"
Chen Mo felt a bit helpless but smiled, "Next time, not only Little Bean, we'll all go to the capital for fun..."
