Chapter 400: Setting an Ambush
Fei Bu Fan was eagerly watching the battle when he froze at this scene. He had originally thought Mo Lian could easily defeat Mu Tianhan, but he hadn’t expected Mu Tianhan to unleash that palm strike at the most crucial moment.
He then seized the opportunity to swing his saber forward, intending to take Mu Tianhan’s life.
Mo Lian had already stood up and said, “Mu Tianhan, you’ve been hit by my swords more than ten times. Even if you don’t die immediately, it doesn’t matter because I’ve coated my sword with potent poison. You have no hope of surviving.” Mu Tianhan stood there motionless, blood seeping from the corners of his mouth, his expression one of dejection.
However, what Mu Tianhan regretted was not understanding Mo Lian’s bizarre swordsmanship. He let out a wry smile.
“I, Mu Tianhan, have truly had my eyes opened. I never expected Mo to have mastered such astonishing swordsmanship, defeating my Sky Cold Saber Technique. I want to understand one thing: what swordsmanship does Miss Mu Yue use?” Mo Lian replied, “It’s my own creation, Sword Breaking!” “Sword Breaking?”
Mu Tianhan exclaimed, having never heard of it. Feeling deep regret, he could no longer stand and fell backward. Fei Bu Fan snapped out of his shock, walked over, and examined Mu Tianhan’s injuries. He said to Mo Lian, “He’s finished. I didn’t expect you to be so loyal to me, truly coating your sword with poison.” Mo Lian responded, “His wounds aren’t deep. Although I coated my sword with poison, it won’t kill him in a short while. General, I plan to throw him into that primitive forest to feed the monsters before he dies. Do you agree, General?” Fei Bu Fan thought for a moment and said, “Since you’ve made up your mind, I have no reason to object. It shall be as you say.” Mo Lian called a few subordinates to casually throw Mu Tianhan deep into the jungle. Just as she was about to leave, a white-horsed warrior suddenly appeared before her. Mo Lian looked and saw it was the general coming to meet them.
She stared intently at his young, handsome, and fair face, saying, “I’ve seen you in the capital before. You are Mo Ming, the Emperor’s capable subordinate.
It is truly a blessing for our dynasty to have a master like you assisting the Emperor. If you have anything you wish to inquire about, please follow me and the general to the military camp for a private discussion, how about it?”
Mo Ming sneered, “Miss Mo, I appreciate your kind offer. I have no other official business today. I just have some personal matters I’d like to trouble the general and Miss Mo to explain.
Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. I’ve been practicing martial arts since childhood and am skilled in using polearms. I currently work for the Emperor and always obey his commands.
The Emperor sent me to escort Old Master Mu back. I presume Old Master Mu has already come here to find Commander Fei.
Where is he now? I wish to see him and return with him to see the Emperor. This should be considered official business. I also have one more thing to inquire about from Commander Fei and Miss Mo.
It’s about the sudden disappearance of Madam Xiao. General Xiao Yi, Madam Xiao’s husband, has been very kind to my Mo family. General Xiao Yi once saved my father’s life. Now his wife has disappeared without a reason, how can I, Mo Ming, stand idly by?
Furthermore, Madam Xiao’s disappearance has shaken the court, and the Emperor is very angry, ordering me to investigate this matter.
I believe Commander Fei is incredibly resourceful and should know Madam Xiao’s current whereabouts. Therefore, I would like to presume to ask Commander Fei and Miss Mo. If you know Madam Xiao’s current location, please tell me, Mo Ming. So that Mo Ming can go find her. I apologize for the many disturbances. Please forgive me.” After speaking, he clasped his fists and bowed to them.
Fei Bu Fan cast a very displeased glance at Mo Ming, dismounted his horse, and said to Mo Lian, “Commander Mo, Old Master Mu did indeed come here to find me, but he has already left.
He might have already returned via another route. As for Madam Xiao, whom you mentioned, I apologize. She hasn’t been here, and I don’t know where she went.
However, I will send people to search everywhere. Oh, Miss Mo, since Commander Mo doesn’t wish to accompany us into the military camp, you can stay here and chat with him for a while longer. I’m tired and want to rest.”
He then turned to leave. Mo Ming suddenly raised his polearm in his right hand and urged his horse forward with his left, forcing himself closer to Fei Bu Fan and said,
“Commander Fei, please wait. I need the commander to produce relevant evidence to prove that what Commander Fei just said is not false. I hope the commander does not disappoint the Emperor.”
Fei Bu Fan turned around fiercely and stared at him, saying, “Mo Ming, don’t presume on being by the Emperor’s side and think I’m afraid of you. Let me tell you, I’m telling the absolute truth.
If you don’t believe me, so be it. I won’t say it a second time. Moreover, you are not in a position to speak to me like this now. Go back and tell the Emperor that I, Fei Bu Fan, am loyal to the court, and ask him not to doubt me casually. If the Emperor requires a more detailed explanation, I will visit him in two days.” With that, he walked away without looking back, leading his mount.
Mo Ming was somewhat displeased. Looking at Fei Bu Fan’s receding back, he began to ponder his thoughts.
Mo Lian said, “Our commander has already made his position very clear. Regarding the mysterious disappearance of Madam Xiao, I also express my deep regret and hope that Commander Mo can report back to the Emperor. Commander Fei will provide him with a satisfactory answer in two days.” Mo Ming replied, “Regarding Madam Xiao’s disappearance, I do not wish to trouble Miss Mo. However, regarding Old Master Mu, please tell me all the details, Miss Mo.”
Mo Lian let out a cold laugh, “Commander Mo, are you threatening me? I doubt you dare. Even if you are by the Emperor’s side, so what? Do I, Mo Lian, fear you?” Mo Ming laughed heartily, staring at Mo Lian with fierce eyes, and said, “Although I am just a minor general, I understand the principle of repaying kindness.
Regardless of the outcome of these two matters, I will find out the truth. If Miss Mo insists on saying nothing, I won’t force you. Consider me as having never come. Farewell!” As soon as he finished speaking, he turned his horse and galloped away, disappearing into the vast night in the blink of an eye.
After Mo Ming left, Mo Lian, filled with dissatisfaction, returned to the military camp with a dark expression. Fei Bu Fan was waiting for her, seated on a wooden chair in the reception hall.
The two invited chefs and beautiful women had now become his servants, bustling about.
One of the beautiful women came over, poured a cup of tea for Mo Lian, and placed it on the table. She looked at Mo Lian and smiled brightly, then went back inside without saying a word.
The chefs were busy cooking inside. In fact, they were not unaware of what had happened on the street earlier, nor had they not seen it. They just didn’t want to get involved. This was because they all knew that both Fei Bu Fan and Mo Lian were not simple characters, and they could easily lose their heads if they were not careful.
Mo Lian glanced at the beautiful woman’s retreating back, then said quietly to Fei Bu Fan, “General, that Mo Ming seems to be a bit of a nuisance.
Judging by his tone, he doesn’t put you, the general, in his eyes at all. Should we get rid of him?”
