Chapter 1449: Chapter 1449: Trick Mo Xun (1/4) Chapter 1449: Chapter 1449: Trick Mo Xun (1/4) When he heard the noise outside the house,

Mo Xun, who was just about to say something, furrowed his brow slightly. What he hated most were two things, being disturbed while he was engrossed in researching mechanisms or being interrupted while he was speaking.

So, without a second thought, he shouted, “Get lost!”

Outside, Dai Heng also frowned upon hearing this, but given Mo Xun’s stature, even if his father himself were present, he wouldn’t dare provoke him easily. Thus, he could only swallow his pride and said, “Senior Mo, I’ll wait outside. Father has issued a strict order this time, insisting that the Original Gold be integrated into my weapon.”

Mo Xun snorted coldly, just about to reply, when he saw Ye Qiubai’s eyes light up.

“Senior, why not meet him?”

Mo Xun frowned and asked, “Meet for what?”

“He has the Original Gold.”

Upon hearing this, Mo Xun looked at Ye Qiubai and raised an eyebrow, “Do you plan to take the Original Gold from him?”

Ye Qiubai shrugged, “I’ll try.”

“Moreover, there’s no loss for you, Senior. What do you think is more challenging, helping them make a weapon or helping me build this ship?”

Hearing this, Mo Xun’s face twisted into a somewhat mad grin, then he looked at the wooden door and said, “Fine, come in.”

Dai Heng, who had just reached the desolate area outside the attic, paused upon hearing this, then a look of ecstatic joy appeared on his face. After knocking on the door again, he finally pushed it open and entered.

When he saw Ye Qiubai sitting in front of Mo Xun, Dai Heng’s joyous expression suddenly froze, then slowly sank.

Previously, when he had come to seek Mo Xun’s services, it was because Ye Qiubai had gotten there first, preventing his visit.

Now,

Mo Xun was angry again, possibly because Ye Qiubai was discussing matters with him.

This also indicated that in Mo Xun’s eyes, Ye Qiubai was more important than the Dai Family.

However, as a scion of an aristocratic family, he still needed to maintain his composure.

Immediately, Dai Heng shifted his expression, smiling warmly at Ye Qiubai and said, “I didn’t expect Senior Ye to be here too.”

Ye Qiubai nodded slightly.

Mo Xun then waved his hand and said, “You guys talk.”

Hmm?

Hearing Mo Xun’s words, Dai Heng was taken aback.

Talk about what? I came to discuss matters with you, Senior Mo, how can I talk it over with him?

Ye Qiubai smiled and said, “To be honest, I’m very interested in your family’s Original Gold.”

Dai Heng frowned and replied, “Father already said, unless you join the Dai Family as a guest elder, the Original Gold won’t be given to you.”

At this, Ye Qiubai looked towards Mo Xun and said, “Senior, you probably aren’t interested in this job anymore, right?”

Mo Xun’s brow twitched.

Clever boy, he got played.

But to tell the truth, he would help the Dai Family integrate the Original Gold into their weapon because the compensation they offered was very generous.

However, compared to the challenge of making Ye Qiubai’s ship, such a challenge was something he couldn’t refuse. Having Ye Qiubai acquire the Original Gold sooner would also mean he could start working on the ship construction sooner.

Subsequently, under Ye Qiubai’s confident smile, Mo Xun nodded his head.

Ye Qiubai knew. For someone like Mo Xun, who was obsessed with mechanical weapon crafting, and being a Mechanical Refining Master of such a level, compensation could always be obtained anytime.

However, opportunities like this, where Ye Qiubai brought his own materials and let him craft as he pleased, were rare.

Compared to compensation, Mo Xun was more interested in engaging with more challenging and intriguing projects.

It had to be said, Ye Qiubai had Mo Xun perfectly manipulated.

Dai Heng’s expression drastically changed when he saw this scene, and he said with a wave of his hand, “Senior, you promised our Dai Family! You cannot…”

Mo Xun interrupted directly, “I’ll return the payment to you.”

“This…” Dai Heng’s expression fluctuated, looking at Ye Qiubai, the instigator, and gritted his teeth, “Even so, the Original Gold cannot possibly be given to you!”

Hearing this, Ye Qiubai smiled unhurriedly, “Don’t be so quick to conclude, let’s continue our conversation.”

Without waiting for Dai Heng to interrupt again, Ye Qiubai continued, “The Dai Family must realize by now that the Ai Family has recovered, and as long as I am here in the future, whether you control resources or block the Ai Family from fishing resources offshore, it will be impossible.”

“The large number of external aids gathered afterward is sufficient to sustain a protracted war with your Dai Family. I’m certain your father has realized this too.”

Dai Heng fell silent.

What Ye Qiubai said was true; these points had been brought up during discussions with his father and the elders.

And they had deliberated countermeasures but were at a loss.

After all, a person like Ye Qiubai, who could be compared with the ancestor of the Dai Family, could not be completely eradicated by the ancestor himself!

Observing Dai Heng’s shifting expressions, Ye Qiubai’s mouth slightly curved up, “Moreover, you can mention what happened here today with Senior Mo to your father.”

Leveraging influence.

The influence leveraged was that of Mo Xun!

Mo Xun was an entity that none of the powers in Yulin City could provoke.

Yet, it seemed Mo Xun was more inclined to favor Ye Qiubai’s side.

It was hard not to wonder how close their relationship was.

Upon hearing this, Mo Xun almost dropped a small wooden box he was holding—this brat was again using his tactics on him!

After a pause, he decided to hold back…

Ye Qiubai said, “Oh, also convey a message for me. If the Dai Family is now willing to cease hostilities with the Ai Family and hand over the Original Gold, not only will Senior Mo forge another weapon of the same level for you, but also, the Dai Family will not need to make any other concessions to the Ai Family—just put on a show of cooperation. This would maximally preserve the face of the Dai Family… Take this message back, your father will understand.”

Dai Heng’s expression turned grim, and he pushed the door open and left without even greeting Mo Xun.

After Dai Heng had left.

Mo Xun could no longer hold back and cursed at Ye Qiubai, “I went along with those early setups, but now to forge another weapon for the Dai Family? What, do you think I will keep collaborating with you?”

Ye Qiubai smiled as he drew the Green Cloud Sword and handed it to Mo Xun, “I wouldn’t let Senior do this for nothing—this sword can be studied and observed by you for three days. Of course, I will also stay here for three days.”

Upon seeing the ancient-sheathed Longsword, Dai Heng was initially confused.

However, the more he looked, the greater his eyes widened, and his pupils suddenly constricted.

His whole body shook uncontrollably!

“This… this sword, where did you acquire it?”

He actually could not discern the level of this sword!

Yet, from the sword, he could feel a fear and submissiveness emanating from deep within his soul.

Ye Qiubai said, “That’s none of your concern.”

“Aren’t you afraid I’ll forcibly take this sword away?” Mo Xun asked, puzzled.

Ye Qiubai just smiled, “If you think you can forcibly take it, just go ahead and try, but I suggest you reconsider, if you still want to keep your life.”

It was a jest.

A Holy Weapon like the Green Cloud Sword, if you weren’t a sword cultivator and your realm wasn’t at a certain level, attempting to fully draw it would surely result in death!

Moreover, if it were taken away, do you think Master would just sit idly by?

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