Chapter 175 The Transmigrated Boy Used as Cannon Fodder (Part 22) Looking at Mo…
Seeing that Mo Kaiyang was still asking a million questions, Lin You hurriedly pulled him along and ran quickly toward the new entrance to the Silent Forest.
This is an inconspicuous entrance that she deliberately left after the formation was altered, so that people inside could sneak out quietly in the future.
Lin You urged Mo Kaiyang, who had just finished eating and wasn't really ready to run, to hurry up: "Stop dawdling. There are only two array stones in total, they won't last long. If that person reacts quickly, they'll probably activate the first array in half an hour."
"Let it open, he can't break it anyway, why are we in such a hurry? Even if we're just here to watch the show, there's no need to rush." It's still uncertain whether the waiter has even delivered the blueprints to the person.
"Relying solely on defense is not a long-term solution. The Mingxin Sect has been portrayed as too mystical. Right now, they've only attracted ordinary people. If a master of Xiao Fengming's caliber were to arrive one day, even the most sophisticated formation wouldn't be enough for him to demolish it by force."
When you reach that level, a single move can blast half a small hill. How many trees in the forest could possibly be used to do that?
Mo Kaiyang: ………
Having reached Xiao Fengming's level, he's just wasting his time coming to dismantle someone else's formation.
"But the Mingxin Sect has been attacked at its doorstep. We can't just sit idly by. Or do you expect Granny Mingyue to step up and intimidate everyone, or your little apprentice to become a legend?"
The old and the young are all second-rate martial arts masters. If they really stand out, no matter how many formations the Mingxin Sect has, it probably won't be able to stop others from coveting them.
"Huh? I have to do this?" Mo Kaiyang slammed on the brakes and stopped, looking at Lin You in shock.
He's always been helpful, so it's unlikely he wouldn't help with something this small. Just as Lin You was wondering what was wrong with Mo Kaiyang, she heard him yell again:
"Ahhh, I didn't have time to put together an outfit! The Mingxin Sect is known for its mystery and unpredictability in the martial arts world. This is their first appearance in the martial arts world, and it's bound to be a hot topic. I need to dress up a bit!"
Just as Mo Kaiyang was running and scratching his head trying to think of a solution, his system shop was updated again. The newly listed items were three sets of gorgeous dresses and a beautiful and sharp sword.
One set of clothes was a cool, moon-white, another was a soft, pale yellow, and yet another was a watery, sky-blue. Both the colors and the ethereal, fairy-like style were perfectly suited to the Mingxin Sect.
Each outfit was paired with jewelry, and even hairstyle reference pictures and updo tutorials were provided.
This level of thoughtfulness was so great that even if Mo Kaiyang noticed something was amiss, he wouldn't dare to cause trouble for them.
A certain forum is already on the verge of erupting into a heated argument.
[I told you guys to put up a few spare outfits a long time ago, but you insisted on choosing the perfect combination before listing them. Now you're all in such a rush, haha, do you really think the little war god has no brains at all!]
[They even said they'd release one outfit first, but then insisted they were worried it wouldn't fit, so they included a sword that matches the outfit. Anyone can see they were being spied on!!]
[The timing was coincidental, but the items themselves were also coincidentally like this. If this gets reported, they can expect fines and the forum to be shut down.]
[Don't turn it off! I haven't had enough of the Little War God yet!]
We spent ages choosing clothes for him; at least we'd seen our little warrior change outfits!
………
A group of people were yelling and shouting, but they knew in their hearts that they were probably going to be reported. But after waiting and waiting, Mo Kaiyang seemed to have noticed nothing.
He went into the valley to greet Granny Mingyue, then found an empty house. When he went in, he was still a handsome young man with elegant manners, but when he came out, he had transformed into a fairy-like, aloof young woman.
The moon-white dress was made of several layers of light gauze, each layer as thin as a cicada's wing, as light as swirling clouds, without appearing bulky at all.
As he gracefully walked out, not only the young Ah Hu who was waiting on the side, but even the knowledgeable Granny Mingyue was stunned.
Could it be that everyone misjudged her before, and this person has been a woman disguised as a man all along?
Seeing that they seemed frightened, Mo Kaiyang quickly explained, "Mingxin Sect is mostly composed of women, and according to rumors in the martial arts world, it is a sect with a large female population. If I go out like this, I will look more like a member of Mingxin Sect."
The last sentence of that sentence has been changed to a female voice. Now, Mo Kaiyang's voice change is so skillful that his voice can follow along.
He then magically produced one cosmetic after another, and once the makeup was done, no one would recognize him as the same young master Mo.
The formation broke much later than everyone expected, which also shows that the person behind it all was just a sly trickster who didn't have much real skill.
Being addressed as "sir" suggests that this middle-aged man believed his array formation skills were quite good.
But he came to break the formation last night and wandered around it all night without finding a clue.
When I received the array diagram from the shopkeeper, I felt like I was questioning my existence.
The diagram is simple yet clear; even a clever teenager could use it to dig out the array stones.
How could he not have figured out such a simple step? Was he really just not as skilled as others?!
The waiter, seeing the man in a daze, couldn't help but remind him, "We've reached the final step, I don't know what he's dawdling about."
Once the last array stone was found, the previously oppressive scene in the forest suddenly stopped, as if the clouds had parted and the fog had cleared, restoring it to its former state.
The man straightened his clothes and waved to the waiter, "The situation inside is still unclear. You go back first. Once I've investigated, you'll naturally be rewarded."
The waiter's smile faded, and he bowed respectfully before retreating, saying in a humble tone, "Then I will stay outside with my brothers to wait for you, sir."
Whether their purpose in standing guard outside was to provide backup or something else, the two men kept quiet about it.
The middle-aged man glanced at him with a mocking look in his eyes. He never expected that a dog that usually seemed so quiet would bite its owner.
On the other side, Lin You and Mo Kaiyang had already turned on the receiver of the bugging device. Listening to their conversation, Mo Kaiyang couldn't help but ask, "Has he found a new backer? And in his opinion, this backer is much more powerful than this so-called 'master'."
Lin You nodded and added, "Moreover, his backer is related to the imperial court, and this guy's identity is also relevant."
He asked Mo Kaiyang, who was standing to the side, "Isn't it your turn to step in?"
If we wait any longer, there will only be one person left. This mastermind must be dealt with. If no one helps spread the word, Mo Kaiyang's disguise will have been for nothing.
The waiter had only taken a few steps back when the forest suddenly changed again. The mist that had dispersed gathered again, but instead of being dark and chilling, it was now warm and gentle.
Even the wind, which was originally a bit biting, became much gentler, and the air was filled with a sweet floral fragrance, like the warm spring of March, making people involuntarily intoxicated.
The middle-aged man couldn't help but relax, but then he became alert again. Something was wrong!
He carefully observed his surroundings and almost vomited blood. Sometime during the day, another formation had been set up in the forest.
Who could have imagined this would be such a complex and interconnected scheme?!
He grabbed the waiter by the collar and pulled him to his side. Of course, he wasn't being kind by being afraid the waiter would be in danger; he just wanted another person to scout ahead.
The fragrance of flowers in the air grew stronger, and many petals drifted in with the wind. The melodious sound of a zither grew closer, and suddenly a figure appeared in the mist.
"Who dares to trespass on my Mingxin Sect!" A clear, cold female voice rang out, and a figure appeared in front of them in a few flashes.
The figure was like a cloud or mist, light and ethereal, as if blown by the wind. Just by looking at it, you could tell that the person was definitely a master.
The middle-aged man grabbed the waiter and used him as a shield, shouting, "Who are you?!"
Where did this Mingxin Sect come from? They're just a bunch of stinking women who fled famine. How could they possibly have such figures?
The waiter, who was being used as a shield, finally saw who it was. While feeling frightened, he couldn't help but sigh, "As expected of someone from the Mingxin Sect, she is indeed an absolute beauty."
Isn't this gentleman a bit too cowardly? A young girl just showed up, and you're already so scared. Where did you get the courage to go and burn, kill, and plunder someone's sect?
Before the middle-aged man could say anything more, Mo Kaiyang drew his longsword, twirling it in a beautiful flourish. The sword gleamed brilliantly, and in an instant, it was already at the man's neck.
The waiter seized the opportunity to break free and scrambled away to the side. The formation was unpredictable, so he didn't dare to go out and instead huddled behind a large tree.
The middle-aged man wanted to say something, but with the long sword at his neck, he kept quiet; he was still afraid of dying.
Mo Kaiyang flipped his wrist and slapped the man's neck with the blade of his sword. Then, he grabbed the man by the neck and threw him onto a large tiger that had appeared out of nowhere.
The tiger roared at the waiter, who was so frightened that his legs went weak and he knelt on the ground with a thud. Only then did the tiger wag its tail in satisfaction and leave.
The waiter watched the aloof woman's figure disappear into the distance with the tiger, slowly being enveloped by the mist. Only then did he lean against a tree, sit down on the ground, and let out a long sigh.
The changes in the Silent Forest's formation alerted many people, and martial artists from the surrounding area flocked to the area. Some, impatient and self-confident in their abilities, simply barged in.
Although those outside couldn't see what was happening inside, some sounds could still be heard. They soon heard a shrill scream, accompanied by a loud "tiger's roar."
Upon hearing this, the people waiting outside couldn't help but shudder.
The voice belonged to the man who had just entered the woods. He was quite famous in the martial arts world, known as Zhao Tian, the Overlord Blade. He had made it into the top ten in the previous martial arts tournament and was a formidable figure.
What's in the woods? What happened? It's only been less than a quarter of an hour, yet people are screaming so pitifully.
Just as everyone was imagining all sorts of punishments, about half an hour later, a series of very heavy footsteps came from the exit. Zhao Tian, who was thought to have lost an arm or a leg, dragged a broken knife and walked out dejectedly.
Those who knew him immediately surrounded him:
"Old Zhao, what happened to your knife? Who did you run into?"
"Brother Zhao, you ran so fast, did you find the treasure inside?"
"Brother Zhao, what's in the woods? Did you fight a tiger?"
………
Zhao Tian looked at the knife that had been with him for seven or eight years and he never let it go, and almost cried. "I didn't even see who came, I just saw a flash of sword light, and then my knife shattered."
At first, everyone thought that his claim of breaking things was a bit of an exaggeration, but then they saw Zhao Tian take out a tattered cloth from his pocket, and when he opened it, there were actually pieces of shredded metal inside.
The largest was only the size of a palm, while the smallest was only the size of a fingernail; they were truly broken.
"That person said he was from the Mingxin Sect, and that the Mingxin Sect had a rule that weapons were not allowed in the Silent Forest, so..." He held the knife and was on the verge of tears.
Before, when I went in with weapons, I would only wander around like I was in a maze for a while. I would never break a weapon. Don't you know that for people in the martial arts world, their weapons are like a second life?!
"Alright, stop howling. With your second life, you can find a blacksmith to forge another one. If I really tore you into this many pieces, I wouldn't even have anywhere to collect your body!"
Apart from Zhao Tian, everyone who entered the Silent Forest with a weapon today had their weapon shattered and was thrown out. It is said that a figure appeared, and then a sword light flashed, and the weapon in their hand was shattered into eighteen pieces.
There's another master who has a unique skill called "Universe in the Sleeve," whose sleeves are torn to shreds, and he emerges disheveled and looking quite pitiful.
Rumors about the Mingxin Sect are increasing outside, and Mo Kaiyang's new image is also spreading. This time, he is not given a nickname; he is simply referred to as a disciple of the Mingxin Sect.
After all, few people can truly see through a person, and no one knows whether the person they encounter is the same person someone else encounters.
Meanwhile, in the valley, Mo Kaiyang was complaining to Lin You, "It was just a flash of sword light. What kind of nice family's sword has a built-in light effect? It's only because I was fast that people noticed it. I was planning to give this sword to Ah Hu as a gift, but it seems that's not going to work now."
Lin You looked at the exquisite patterns carved on the hilt and the inlaid gemstones, and thought it was clearly a girl's sword. "Even if it doesn't glow, it's still not suitable for Ah Hu to use."
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