Since arriving at the courtyard, Chen Mo has ordered Pei Jiangnan and others to personally take action to completely eliminate the disciples under Miao Tiannan and those connected to the spider network around the area.
Just one day later, several people died on the spot, and everything returned to normalcy over the next three days.
Pei Jiangnan is also discussing with Chen Mo their plan for the next step.
Dong dong—-
A knock on the door interrupted the two's consultation; Ning Xin and Li Yuyue became Chen Mo's guards. Upon hearing this unfamiliar knock on the door, they immediately became alert.
"Seems someone is sitting on pins and needles first."
Chen Mo smiled slightly and said.
Pei Jiangnan raised his eyebrows, "When I came back from the restricted area, I was in a hurry and didn't notice if anyone was following me. After your previous reminder, perhaps, the Grand Master has already known that I have returned... This isn't necessarily to summon me. I just don't understand why he would wait until now..."
"Let's see what happens anyway."
Chen Mo lightly waved his hand, signaling Li Yuyue to open the door. Although Li Yuyue had some complaints, she had no choice but to go and open it.
Three people appeared outside, all dressed in the same black long robes as Pei Jiangnan, with swallow-tailed daggers at their waist, looking formidable.
The newcomers were not others, but Zhuang Zhen Commandant, Liu Zhen Commandant and Zhang Chuan of the Town Wushu Commandant's Office, and the heavenly talent of the Town Wushu Commandant's Office named Zhang Han.
"Ah, all of you, what a coincidence that you have the time to come to my place."
Chen Mo smiled brightly and walked up to them, with his hands behind him as if he were very familiar with them.
At the sight of Chen Mo, the two Zhuang and Liu Commandants were first surprised, and then their expressions became somewhat complicated. On the contrary, Zhang Han's face turned ugly instantly, "You... How could you be here..."
Ever since he was defeated by Chen Mo with a single move, Zhang Han had harbored deep resentment against him. As the top talent of the Town Wushu Commandant's Office, the position of the personal disciple was already a done deal. However, Chen Mo had taken it away from him. In the end, not only did his reputation suffer a major setback, but he was also reprimanded by the Grand Master for his poor performance in handling matters.
"This is my home, how could I not be here?"
Chen Mo explained calmly.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Han's face turned even more ugly. "You say this is your home? Nonsense! This is clearly Mr. Pei's home. How can you make such a preposterous claim?"
In the past, after Chen Mo's death, this courtyard became a property of the deceased. Later, Pei Jiangnan bought it with some silver. Although he didn't live there, his name scared off many who wanted to settle here and keep the courtyard peaceful for three hundred years.
Of course, this also couldn't be possible without the contributions of others.
"This place has been gifted to Brother Chen. Do you have any objections?"
Pei Jiangnan walked out from behind Chen Mo, standing at a higher altitude, with a tone of questioning.
At the sight of Pei Jiangnan, Zhang Han was instantly petrified into silence. This man was the pillar of Town Wushu Commandant's Office and one of the two emperors in the empire. Any member of Town Wushu Commandant's Office would not dare to disrespect him. Even Zhuang and Liu, two Xingfu Commandants who considered themselves high and mighty, bowed respectfully when they saw Pei Jiangnan.
"Subordinate salutes Mr. Pei."
Zhang Han immediately bowed his hands and knuckles and followed by shouting, "Subordinate Zhang Han also salutes Mr. Pei."
"Don't be so formal. Are you here to find me, or Brother Chen?"
Pei Jiangnan spoke casually, which startled the three men.
Chen Mo is just an obscure person. Although he has become the personal disciple of the patriarch of Kuo mountain sect, he is still not someone worthy of Pei Jiangnan, one of the two emperors in the empire, to be addressed as 'Brother Chen'. Even they don't have the qualification to do so.
Zhang Zhen Commandant pressed down his inner shock and said, "At the command of Grand Master, we have come to invite Mr. Pei to report to the Miao family."
"Is it for a report or an accusation?"
Suddenly, Chen Mo spoke, leaving Zhang Zhen Commandant momentarily speechless.
Pei Jiangnan was banished to the restricted area due to his disagreement with the Grand Master. He was not allowed to return to the capital without an imperial edict. However, this time he defied the command and returned alone, without reporting it for three days in a row. According to Tianlong laws, returning to the capital without an imperial edict can be considered treason...
But, laws are a constraint on the weak. Pei Jiangnan, now a level 3 warrior, is a benchmark for all military officers in the Tianlong Empire; he is the overall commander of the Town Wushu Commandant's Office. As long as he wants to, he can come back at any time. As long as he doesn't really take actions that threaten the royal family, no one dares to punish him lightly.
Even if it is the powerful Grand Master.
"Brother Chen is joking. Grand Master has clearly said that it's for a report, how could he possibly punish Mr. Pei?"
Liu Zhen Commandant forced a smile and, facing Pei Jiangnan with respect, he bowed and said, "I am merely following orders. Please don't trouble me, Mr. Pei."
"Alright, I have been back for a while now. It's about time I talked to the Grand Master. Otherwise, if he were to charge me with treason, Mr. Pei would really have no explanation."
Pei Jiangnan spoke casually, causing a shiver to run through the three men. They squeezed out a sentence through their teeth, "How could Mr. Pei dare to be treasonous?"
"Since Brother Pei is going to report, why not take me along? It's a good chance for me to see this Grand Master as well."
Suddenly, Chen Mo spoke, leaving Zhang and Liu Commandants with a confused look on their faces and somewhat unpleasant expressions.
"Brother Chen is not an outsider. Moreover, I think Grand Master would be pleased to see him"
Pei Jiangnan spoke, and the three men immediately had no reason to refuse.
"Brothers, it's up to you to guard the place. I'll be back soon."
Chen Mo turned around and bid farewell to Ning Xin and Li Yuyue. As for the two "skinned" duo, after being enlightened by Chen teacher's mini-class, they were now immersed in their cultivation practice.
Ning Xin hesitated for a moment. As instructed by the Holy Maiden before leaving, she had to stay by Chen Mo's side at all times to prevent any accidents from happening to him. However, the situation was not favorable, and she dared not act rashly. She could only nod and agree.
Zhang and Liu Commandants led the way in front, Chen Mo and Pei Jiangnan walked in the middle, and Zhang Han walked at the back. Looking at Zhang Han's back, he couldn't help but secretly grind his teeth. He didn't like him no matter how he looked at it.
In the capital, the great hall of Miao's mansion.
Grand Master Miao Tiannan is proficient in the art of witchcraft and sorcery, and his mansion is plagued by snakes, insects, and rodents. Visitors to the mansion are terrified by the swarm of poison insects everywhere, with their livers and gallbladders trembling in fear.
However, today's Miao mansion is much less terrifying than usual, with a few more serenity. All the snakes, insects, and rodents have been removed. In addition to the cold, gloomy air that was once unsettling, the mansion is now as ordinary as any other.
The courtyard on both sides of the road was guarded by many people in black robes. From the mansion above, faint shadows lurked, and the entire Miao mansion exuded an eerie atmosphere that made people uneasy.
Chen Mo walked beside Pei Jiangnan, his eyes quickly scanning the entire mansion, "This Grand Master seems to place a lot of importance on you, even sending so many people to watch over you. Are they afraid you'll run away?"
Pei Jiangnan couldn't help but laugh, "Although I have disagreements with the Grand Master, he would not treat me like this. My coming unannounced is certainly because he has doubts... However, I think part of the reason is you, Brother Chen. Did you do something to make the Grand Master afraid of you?"
