Chen Mo and the other two left the Miao family residence.
Miao Tiannan sat back down in the main seat with a gloomy expression, the smile on his face long gone. He had planned today to confront Pei Jiangnan, but little did he expect to be utterly countered by the other party, not only that, but he also had to keep making polite remarks.
His face could no longer bear it, the old right hand heavily slapped on the tea table, "Pei Jiangnan, when the plan is completed, I will kill you."
"How can a Great Sage bear such an impatience and succeed in doing something great?"
At this moment, Xiao Tianyi spoke up.
At this moment, Miao Tiannan's anger dissipated instantly, and he forced a smile, "What you say is right, but Pei Jiangnan really oversteps himself...".
"Just an insignificant figure, won't jump for long. Once we control the big picture, it will be his day of doom... How about dealing with the breeding ground?"
Xiao Tianyi sat down on the chair on the other side of Miao Tiannan with ease, and asked in a calm manner.
Miao Tiannan nodded slightly, "Almost there. As long as we get rid of that old guy, we will be able to fully control that area...".
“Next is the Dependent Mountain School, once those threats are eliminated, the entire Tianlong Imperial Court will be under our control”
"If it weren't for the complications in the Lingxiu Sect, the plan could have been completed earlier. However, this doesn't change anything. It's just that we have put in a bit more effort. The main thing is still on Long Feiyao, as long as she joins us, all the troubles will be solved at once."
...
Chen Mo and the other person left the Miao mansion and walked side by side.
"Since the Emperor has withdrawn from the public eye, all matters of the empire have been handled by Lord Dragon. However, because Miao Tiannan has used some tricks to gain Lord Dragon's favor, Lord Dragon has given him unlimited authority, which has allowed him to become a powerful figure in the court..."
Pei Jiangnan furrowed his brow and listed the many wrongdoings of Miao Tiannan over the years.
"Three hundred years ago, the old dragon sealed himself away and ignored all affairs of the empire. Now, although he is in charge of the entire empire, he has delegated his authority to others, which really has a taste of seclusion from the past. Yet, I don't understand what background Miao Tiannan has that he can gain such trust from the old dragon."
Chen Mo asked curiously, "I'm not very familiar with Miao Tiannan, as some things have changed, perhaps that's what the rumors mean by butterfly effect."
"This story is long and complicated. When the old dragon asked you, he searched for a double cultivation path, but he could not find a suitable one. It was only after he traveled across the realm and heard that he had been residing in Miaozhou for many years that he brought back someone upon his return. That person is now the Great Sage of the current era, Miao Tiannan."
"Later on, we learned that the old dragon had cultivated the art of witchcraft and sorcery as his second path. Miao Tiannan was his teacher, who introduced him to the path. In just a few decades, the old dragon's strength had advanced from a beginner to the third level. It is because of this that the old dragon listens to him and obeys his every word."
Chen Mo nodded slightly and then sneered, "Miao Tiannan comes from Miaozhou, and the so-called direct disciple he mentioned just now also comes from Miaozhou. It seems you don't know much about him?"
"The direct disciple's name is Xiao Tianyi, and I have seen him for the first time as well. However, he was quite famous in Miaozhou before; it is said that at a young age, he had made great achievements in the art of witchcraft and sorcery. Though his background is not impressive, he has made a name for himself in Miaozhou. Even the most powerful force in Miaozhou, the Poison Den, wanted to take him as a disciple, but he refused; afterward, he disappeared from Miaozhou without a trace. I never thought that he would come to our Tianlong Imperial Court and become Miao Tiannan's direct disciple."
Chen Mo nodded slightly, "Xiao Tianyi, Xiao Tianyi. I almost forgot that name."
Pei Jiangnan frowned slightly, "What you mean by what you said, Chen Brother, do you know Xiao Tianyi?"
Chen Mo has been sleeping in the coffin for three hundred years, so he should not be aware of outside affairs. However, his current behavior is intriguing to Pei Jiangnan.
"I know, I'm well aware of it."
Chen Mo sneered coldly and did not say much afterwards.
Pei Jiangnan knew that Chen Mo didn't want to talk about it, and no matter how much he asked, he wouldn't say anything. He did not press further, and as they walked, they arrived near the Town of Martial Arts.
Pei Jiangnan pointed to a tavern next to the Martial Arts Town and said, "I still need to report to the Lord Dragon on this matter. You can wait there. It's sure that no one would dare to do anything to you near the Martial Arts Town." He then left.
After speaking, Pei Jiangnan vanished from Chen Mo's sight in a flash.
Chen Mo turned around and entered the tavern.
slap
A crisp sound echoed through the tavern, followed by someone's explosive words, "I'm furious. I'm really furious."
With the roar of anger coming from the man, the young servant who had been lingering nearby jumped in surprise. Upon seeing that it was a teenager dressed in the black uniform of the Martial Arts Town, he immediately turned and hid.
The teenager has a special status, not only being a member of the Martial Arts Town, but also the second son of the prestigious Gao family in the imperial capital. He is of high status and has a quick temper, so no one dares to provoke him normally.
Now, he is so angry that he slaps the table, and he may look for someone to take out his anger on. Even his colleagues at the Martial Arts Town would avoid him if they saw him. How dare the tavern servant dare to touch his misfortune?
"Damned Chen Sanzang, don't let me see you, otherwise, I'll make sure you know about young master's might."
Gao Tianlang drank the bowl of wine on the table in one gulp, his face turning red as he did so, but the anger in his chest had not subsided even a little. He forcefully squeezed the bowl in his hand, causing it to shatter with a loud 'click'.
The person sitting next to him was instantly scared and fled on the left and right from the tavern. However, at this moment, a figure appeared, seemingly not afraid of him at all, and sat down at a table two seats away from him.
Gao Tianlang had drunk quite a bit of alcohol, but as a martial artist, his tolerance was far beyond the average person's. Moreover, by merely using a little spiritual power, he could stay sober at any time. Although he looked drunk now, his mind was actually clear. He turned his head and went over to the young man sitting nearby.
In an instant, Gao Tianlang's eyes widened as he stared at Chen Sanzang in disbelief. He blinked a few times, then roared angrily, "Chen Sanzang, how dare you come to the imperial capital?"
After speaking, he jumped towards Chen Mo, grabbed his collar with both hands, and held on tightly as if he feared that if he took even a step back, Chen Mo would escape.
"Huh? Is that you?"
Chen Mo was grabbed by the collar, and his expression was somewhat unpleased. He quickly looked around and saw that the one grabbing his collar was a familiar face.
"Haha, you still remember your grandpa, scumbag. What the hell did you say about knowing Master Pei? It's all bullshit. You've put me in a really bad situation."
"What do you mean by that? When did I ever deceive you?"
Chen Mo furrowed his brow, somewhat puzzled and asked.
"Damn, you still deny it? Scumbag."
Gao Tianlang spat, covering Chen Mo's face with spittle. Chen Mo, feeling angry, clenched his fist with one hand and wiped the saliva off his face with the other, then wiped it on the corner of Gao Tianlang's clothing.
"What do you want to say, today I'll give you an explanation or I'll beat you up."
