"I say, Patriarch Mo, your reputation for integrity may be ruined by your successor, the Cheng lineage. The reward is definitely shortchanged!"
Mo Yi frowned and looked at Mo Shang. "What's going on?"
“Father! You’re mistaken. We didn’t mention his name just now. Xiaoxiao left on her own. I’m afraid the master isn’t qualified to receive the full reward, is he? However, since the master came, he should naturally receive half of the reward.”
Mo Yi's face darkened. He hadn't expected Mo Shang to go against his wishes, and immediately snapped:
"Mo Shang, you've really gone too far! How old are you to be thinking of ousting me as the head of the Mo family?"
Mo Shang pouted. "I've always been obedient to you, Father, and I even leave my future marriage to you. But regarding the rise and fall of the Mo family, I think I should stick to my own opinion!"
Mo Shang squinted at Du Xiu. "Also, this master is called Du Xiu, right? Why didn't I find your name when I sent people to check the Celestial Master's records? Can you explain why?"
Du Xiu's face immediately darkened, and he stammered, "I... I just haven't registered yet! I'm a famous Taoist master in our village!"
Mo Shang curled his lip. "As far as I know, the name Du Xiu that I found is on the list of judgments. He's a charlatan who swindles people!"
After speaking, Mo Shang took out a verified certificate, which clearly stated Du Xiu's information.
It turns out that this Duxiu was just a cynical, charlatan!
Mo Yi picked up the certificate and began to read it, then immediately glared coldly at Du Xiu:
"Well, well! I never thought you'd dare to try and swindle the Mo family!"
Mo Yi slammed her hand on the table and stood up, pointing angrily at Du Xiu.
Du Xiu trembled with fear, his legs buckled, and he knelt on the ground. "Patriarch Mo, I... I was wrong! I didn't expect that the Mo family had asked me to perform the ritual. I could only grit my teeth and persevere. I had absolutely no malicious intent!"
"Hmph! No malice? Isn't greed for a bargain malice? I just gave you half the reward and you weren't satisfied, now you won't even get the other half!" Mo Shang sneered.
"I was wrong, I was wrong! Patriarch Mo, Young Master Mo, please forgive me!" Du Xiu knelt down cleanly and pleaded.
Mo Yi sneered, "Did you think the Mo family could come and go as they pleased? You dare to deceive me, Mo Yi? You won't leave the Mo family alive today!"
Hearing Mo Yi's cold and ruthless words, Du Xiu stood up abruptly, pointed at Mo Yi, and squinted as he spoke:
"Hmph, I knew you misers would be like this! You think I, Duxiu, am easy to bully!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Duxiu took off his long robe, revealing his eight-pack abs, and suddenly became a burly man.
He quickly grabbed the dagger strapped to his calf and pointed the sharp blade at the two of them. "I knew all along what kind of ugly rich people you are. Luckily, I was prepared! Anyway, I've killed so many people that your family won't make a difference! I've never actually tried killing the entire family of the richest man in Xicheng!"
Upon hearing Duxiu's words, Moyi and Moshang turned deathly pale.
However, just then, the panicked voice of the gatekeeper came from outside the door:
"Oh no! Oh no! The witch is back! Help! We can't stop her!"
Outside the door, Zi Xin fought her way through, knocking all the thugs blocking the way to the ground, and walked in with a relaxed and happy expression.
Hua Xiaoxiao followed behind with a grin, while Gu Liyan followed at the back with a wry smile.
As expected, Zi Xin's fighting skills were extraordinary; she was practically a female warrior on the battlefield, unmatched by anyone! The three of them went directly to the door of Mo Yi's study.
"Mo Shang! You bastard! How dare you bully my disciple! Come out here right now and die!" Zi Xin's shouts echoed into the study—
In the study, Mo Yi pretended to faint and collapsed to the ground. Mo Shang looked at Du Xiu speechlessly. Hearing the noise outside, he immediately turned around and ran out of the study without hesitation.
Seeing that he was about to run away, Du Xiu rushed up and grabbed him, capturing Mo Shang in one go. He then kicked open the door, pressed the dagger against Mo Shang's neck, and stared coldly at the three astonished people outside the door.
Zi Xin blinked, looking at Mo Shang with a puzzled expression. "This...this is a burglary?"
When Hua Xiaoxiao saw Duxiu, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she immediately pointed at Duxiu and said:
"I know you! You're the old liar who came out and spread rumors after I and my other brothers got engaged!"
Gu Liyan looked at Hua Xiaoxiao with a puzzled expression: What's going on? Is this fat and strong old man a good guy or a bad guy?
Upon seeing Hua Xiaoxiao, Duxiu burst into laughter. "Who do we have here? It's you again, you unlucky child! I couldn't bear to let you marry this wolfish young master because you're so adorable. You should thank me!"
"It's my freedom to like whoever I want, it's none of your business!" Hua Xiaoxiao said angrily.
Gu Liyan was shocked when he heard Hua Xiaoxiao's words. His heart ached inexplicably at her words.
Hua Xiaoxiao pointed at Duxiu, then turned to Zixin and said, "Master, he's the guy who has ruined my marriages time and time again. He burned, killed, looted, and destroyed the homes of my previous brothers!"
Zi Xin squinted at Du Xiu's face, then calculated with her fingers: "This old man has a sinister and cunning face, and his aura is full of killing intent. He not only brings misfortune to his wife and children, but also to his parents. Even everyone close to him has been killed by him! It's really tough for him to have survived until now!"
Upon hearing Zi Xin's words, Hua Xiaoxiao became nervous.
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