349: Chapter 349 Mo Feng, enraged, tries a second plan after his first fails (Part 1)

The farce in front of the Law Enforcement Hall ended with Mo Feng and his group leaving in disgrace.

After Li Fengxing left with the Law Enforcement Hall Disciples, Mo Feng, Kumu, and Hu Yong stood where they were, their expressions as sour as if they had swallowed flies.

The surrounding Taihu Clan members, though not daring to mock them openly, made them feel worse than direct ridicule with their whispers and dodging eyes.

"Let's go!"

Mo Feng barked out a low command, violently flicked his sleeves, and turned to stride away.

Kumu and Hu Yong exchanged a glance and followed him with grim faces.

The three remained silent all the way until they returned to Mo Feng's private courtyard. Only after closing the main gate did Mo Feng finally explode.

*Smash!*

An expensive spiritual jade teacup was slammed onto the ground, shattering into powder.

"Bastard! Bastard! Bastard!!"

He cursed three times in a row, his face ashen, his chest heaving violently, and the fire of rage in his eyes almost burning through the roof.

Kumu and Hu Yong sat down nearby, their expressions also unsightly.

"I didn't expect those Disciples, who are usually so respectful to us, to turn their backs at the critical moment!" Kumu said through gritted teeth.

Hu Yong narrowed his eyes and said slowly, "It wasn't a betrayal; they were terrified by Xu Ruyu's display. That thing shattered Mo Ran's crimson flame sword and pulverized a giant boulder with one shot. That power... was indeed astonishing.

How many of those young Disciples have seen such a spectacle? It's normal for them to be scared out of their wits."

"Scared out of their wits?" Mo Feng suddenly turned his head and stared at him. "Are you saying my, Mo Feng's, people are all cowards?"

Hu Yong quickly waved his hands. "Brother Mo Feng, calm your anger. That's not what I meant.

I'm saying that Xu Ruyu's methods truly exceeded our expectations.

This time, we underestimated our enemy."

Mo Feng took several deep breaths, forced down the fury in his heart, and slumped into a chair, his face dark and silent.

The hall fell into silence.

After a long time, Mo Feng spoke, his voice hoarse and gloomy. "Are we just going to let it go?"

Kumu and Hu Yong looked at each other, neither speaking.

Let it go? Of course they weren't willing.

But if they didn't let it go, what could they do?

Li Fengxing had made it clear he didn't want to get involved anymore; the path through the Law Enforcement Hall was blocked.

As for the Clan Chief, it was even more impossible for him to side with them.

As for the Supreme Mage and those core Elders, they were all busy studying the Cultivation Techniques that Xu Ruyu had completed. Who had the leisure to care about these 'trivial matters'?

Xu Ruyu had completely established a firm foothold in Tianyin Mountain.

"Master."

A voice suddenly rang out.

Mo Feng looked up to see a young Disciple walking in from the side door.

This Disciple was thin with an ordinary face, but his eyes revealed a craftiness and depth that didn't match his age.

He was Mo Ying, Mo Feng's direct Disciple and his most capable strategist.

"Mo Ying?" Mo Feng frowned. "Why aren't you Cultivating in the back hall? Why have you come out?"

Mo Ying walked up to him and bowed. "Master, I heard about today's events and have some thoughts. I've come to report them to Master."

Mo Feng waved a hand. "Speak."

Mo Ying glanced at Kumu and Hu Yong and didn't speak immediately.

Mo Feng understood and said, "They are our own people, you may speak freely."

Mo Ying nodded and said slowly, "Master, I'll be bold enough to say—though we lost today, it might not necessarily be a bad thing."

Mo Feng was stunned, then fumed, "What do you mean? Ran'er is still lying in the medical infirmary, his life or death uncertain!

We've lost face and been publicly slapped in the face, and you call this 'not necessarily a bad thing'?"

Mo Ying calmly replied, "Master, please calm yourself. I mean that today's events have allowed us to see a fact—that Xu Ruyu has completely established a firm foothold in Tianyin Mountain.

He has the Clan Chief protecting him, the Elders who are grateful for the completed techniques, Hall Master Li of the Law Enforcement Hall 'enforcing the law impartially,' and even those foolish young Disciples testifying for him.

If Master wants to find trouble for him head-on again, I'm afraid..."

He paused, not finishing the sentence, but the meaning was clear.

It would be like striking a stone with an egg.

Mo Feng's face darkened further, but he didn't argue.

Because he knew Mo Ying was speaking the truth.

"Then you mean... we just let it go?"

He asked through gritted teeth.

Mo Ying gave a slight smile, one that held an indescribable coldness. "Let it go? Master, how could I possibly swallow this grievance?"

Mo Feng's eyes lit up. "You have a way?"

Mo Ying stepped closer and lowered his voice. "Master, have you considered why the Hehuan Sect would hide in our Tianyin Mountain and seek our protection?"

Mo Feng was taken aback, then said, "Isn't it obvious? They were besieged by the Meiying Sect and offended forces like the Jile Sect and Tianshu Sword Sect. With nowhere else to go, they could only come to beg us."

Mo Ying nodded and continued, "Then Master, think about it. If those enemies knew that the Hehuan Sect was hiding in our Tianyin Mountain, what would they do?"

Mo Feng's pupils suddenly constricted!

Kumu and Hu Yong also abruptly sat up straight!

"You mean..." Mo Feng's voice trembled slightly, "leaking the news of the Hehuan Sect being hidden in Tianyin Mountain to those people?"

Mo Ying smiled slightly and nodded.

"No!" Mo Feng suddenly stood up, his face changing drastically. "This absolutely won't do!

If those forces find out the Hehuan Sect is hiding here, they will definitely come to besiege Tianyin Mountain!

When both the righteous and demonic paths gather, how can my Taihu Clan resist? This would bring a catastrophe upon the entire clan!"

Kumu also said in a deep voice, "Mo Ying, your idea is too dangerous.

Though our clan is strong, if the righteous and demonic paths join forces to attack, the consequences would be unimaginable.

If this is ever exposed, we would be the sinners of the entire clan!"

Hu Yong also shook his head repeatedly. "No, no, this is too risky."

Mo Ying remained unruffled, still wearing a smile.

He waited for the three to finish before slowly speaking, "Master, Elders, I understand everything you've said.

But have you considered—if the news gets out and the righteous and demonic paths besiege Tianyin Mountain, who will the pressure fall upon?"