Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 46: You Dare to Touch My Woman

After Ya Fei discovered Mo Yu's true identity, he didn't care much or ask her to keep it a secret. After all, the mysterious alchemist was just a fictional character he created, so there was no fear of being discovered.

After Yao Lao intervened, the Mittel Auction House completely cut off all dealings with the Jia Lie family, worsening their situation. Under these circumstances, Mo Yu should have had more free time. However, before he could relax, the clan leader Xiao Zhan gave him a new assignment.

Walking casually through the bustling marketplace, Mo Yu was followed by seven or eight burly men in Xiao family guard uniforms. Each of these men had at least four gold stars embroidered on their chests, indicating they were all four-star Dou Zhe (Battle Practitioners).

The streets were crowded, with many fierce mercenaries exuding a bloody aura. Upon seeing the handsome young Mo Yu, they all greeted him with friendly smiles and respectful addresses, "Young Market Lord, out inspecting the streets again?"

Mo Yu nodded slightly at these greetings. Half a month ago, Xiao Zhan suddenly assigned him to manage this marketplace. Although it was unprecedented for someone his age to manage a marketplace, Mo Yu's current status as a significant contributor to the Xiao family meant no one opposed the decision.

Furthermore, Mo Yu had learned that Xiao Yan had also been sent out to manage a marketplace. Despite its size, managing this marketplace was child's play for Mo Yu, who had established his own faction in his previous life. He delegated tasks such as street division and price negotiations for prime commercial spots to professionals, while he patrolled the marketplace every few days with a group of guards to ensure security.

Though young, Mo Yu's ability to forge Thunderfire Beads earned him great respect among the mercenaries. To them, the Thunderfire Beads were lifesaving treasures, and Mo Yu, who created them, was like a living Buddha. Consequently, the marketplace he managed was the most bustling and profitable.

Reflecting on the past half month of leisurely life, Mo Yu felt a touch of nostalgia. According to his plans, Wutan City was only a temporary stop. In just over a month, he would leave for training. Staying in the small city of Wutan would only slow his growth. Moreover, the vast Dou Qi Continent awaited him.

Shaking off his momentary melancholy, Mo Yu noticed a plump figure deftly weaving through the crowd toward him. Frowning, he asked, "Xiao Le, why are you in such a hurry? What happened?"

Xiao Le, who had once relayed messages for Xiao Ning in the Combat Skills Hall, had since become a follower of Mo Yu, impressed by his prowess and rising status in the Xiao family. Because Xiao Le's grandfather was acquainted with Mo Guan, Mo Yu reluctantly accepted Xiao Le as his attendant.

"Cousin Mo Yu," Xiao Le greeted with a simple smile before anxiously continuing, "I just got word that Cousin Xiao Yu and Cousin Xun'er were being harassed by a first-tier alchemist from the Jia Lie family near the market outskirts. I came to inform you immediately."

Mo Yu's eyes narrowed, his previously calm expression turning cold. "Xiao Ge, you take over here," he instructed one of the guards.

"Yes, young master!" the guard replied, knowing Mo Yu's commands always had a purpose.

"Lead the way," Mo Yu told Xiao Le.

Xiao Le quickly nodded, leading the way, relieved that Mo Yu was taking action. Meanwhile, at the market outskirts, Liu Xi ogled two girls. The girl on the left wore a simple, elegant outfit, her delicate face untouched by makeup, her long hair tied casually with a green ribbon. The girl on the right had a pair of long, shapely legs that Liu Xi leered at lustfully.

"Hehe, Brother Liu Xi, they are all from the Xiao family, especially the girl on the right, Xiao Yu, who is Mo Yu's fiancée," Jia Lie Ao said lecherously.

"Oh? So she's that trashy alchemist's fiancée? That makes it even more exciting," Liu Xi sneered, his eyes gleaming with lust as he stared at Xiao Yu's legs.

"Jia Lie Ao, go ahead. Didn't you say you needed a chance to deal with Mo Yu? This is perfect. Once we cripple Mo Yu, I can have these two girls, and I'll help you bring down the Xiao family for good. I can refine a few more types of pills besides the Rejuvenation Powder. Once they're on the market, the Xiao family will be back to where they started," Liu Xi said with a sinister grin.

Jia Lie Ao was momentarily stunned by Liu Xi's intense hatred for Mo Yu. While it was unfortunate for the two beautiful girls, the opportunity to cripple Mo Yu was too tempting to pass up.

"Capture them!" Jia Lie Ao ordered. The dozen burly men behind him moved in on Xun'er and the others with menacing looks.

Seeing the thugs advance, Xiao Yu's anger flared. She whipped out a green whip from her waist and lashed it at the approaching men. With a crack, a bloody mark appeared on one of their faces. Despite being a three-star Dou Zhe, Xiao Yu struggled against the overwhelming number of thugs after taking down two or three.

With another strike, Xiao Yu sent a thug flying, but her face turned pale as she retreated. "Xiao Ning, take Xun'er and go get Mo Yu!" she shouted.

Xiao Ning nodded urgently but then his expression changed. "Sis, watch out!"

Xiao Yu turned to see a thug she had previously whipped approaching with a fierce look. She quickly gathered Dou Qi in her palm, ready to strike, when a black shadow flashed beside her. A powerful force struck the thug in the face, sending him sliding several meters on the ground.

"Jia Lie family, how bold you are to touch my woman!" Mo Yu's voice was icy as he glanced coldly at Liu Xi and Jia Lie Ao.