Although Mo Tianxing had already submitted to Han Feng and Black Emperor City was incorporated into the ruling scope of Feng City, after all, he had been rooted in the Black-Corner Region for such a long time; how could he not have special trading lines in private?
The previous Heaven Demon Phoenix skeleton and this Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva were both obtained by him through this channel.
It must be said that Mo Tianxing's ability to obtain treasures was quite good.
Unfortunately, having the ability to obtain but not the ability to use them was also a very helpless thing.
The Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva was an opportunity with hope for becoming a Saint. Just this point alone, no matter how slim the hope was, was enough to tempt Mo Tianxing.
He had cultivated for so many years. Han Feng had already become the hegemon of the Black-Corner Region, while he had only advanced from newly entering Dou Ancestor to Four-Star Dou Ancestor.
Although this speed of improvement was not slow, and in another ten years, he was confident of improving to Five-Star, or even Six-Star Dou Ancestor, this cultivation level would not be weak even in the Central Plains.
However, with Han Feng as a comparison, Mo Tianxing felt that he had lived in vain for the past ten-plus years.
The Black-Corner Region was no longer the place where one could be lawless and act recklessly.
Even if darkness still existed in private, Mo Tianxing did not dare to be too presumptuous on the surface.
Just as Mo Tianxing was deep in thought, a subordinate suddenly came to report.
"Sect Leader, that person sent news today."
"What person?"
Mo Tianxing looked at the personal guard kneeling below and frowned.
The personal guard's back felt slightly cold as he said, "It is... Alliance Leader Han Feng."
"What!"
Mo Tianxing suddenly stood up.
"Han Feng!"
"He's out of seclusion?"
Over these years, Han Feng hadn't made any big moves. Except for ordering his subordinates to start the highway construction in the Black-Corner Region Great Plains two years ago, there were no other measures.
The only time that made the old timers of the Black-Corner Region tremble with fear was the "Green Hero Duo" who drew their swords to help when seeing injustice.
Fortunately, that cleanup incident only lasted for a period of time, and there was no follow-up later.
Mo Tianxing paced back and forth on the platform, not even in the mood to think about the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva anymore.
"What did he say?"
"Alliance Leader Han invites the City Lords of various cities to Feng City for a gathering!"
This trick again!
Mo Tianxing clenched his fists.
A Hongmen Banquet!
Definitely a Hongmen Banquet!
He vaguely remembered that the Demon Flame Valley, which was once equally famous as the Black Emperor Sect, was wiped out overnight.
If he hadn't steered according to the wind fast enough, the Black Emperor Sect probably wouldn't have ended well either.
Who does Han Feng want to operate on this time?
Mo Tianxing thought worriedly in his heart.
It wouldn't be me, right?
In the current Black-Corner Region, apart from the people of Feng City, if asked who was the strongest, it was undoubtedly him, Mo Tianxing.
After all, a Dou Ancestor powerhouse was one in ten thousand.
It wasn't that Mo Tianxing was narcissistic, but if Han Feng was going to make any new moves, he would definitely be the best pawn to establish prestige.
Most importantly, Mo Tianxing hadn't actually been that law-abiding these years; otherwise, this Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva wouldn't have reached his hands.
Once sneaky things are done, it is difficult to stop. Even if Mo Tianxing had the heart to dissuade, he couldn't control the group of subordinates below.
What could he do?
This was originally the Black-Corner Region!
How could it turn into a safe and peaceful country in just ten years?
Current peace was all because of Han Feng, this supreme expert, suppressing it.
Even though he rarely appeared in public these years, there were the Gold and Silver Brothers guarding Feng City before, and a mysterious expert quelling the rebellion in the Black Sea later.
Feng City itself had become a behemoth, entrenched in the center of the Black-Corner Region, overlooking all directions.
The former strongest force in the Black-Corner Region, Canaan College, now also had inextricable links with Feng City, and many students served in Feng City after graduation.
This was the reason why everyone was "law-abiding".
Mo Tianxing waved his hand to dismiss everyone in the main hall, locked himself in the room, and thought about the next decision.
An hour later, Mo Tianxing walked out of the darkness and let out a long breath, seeming to have made a certain decision.
"Father."
At this time, a young man walked into the main hall.
"Ya'er, why are you here?"
Mo Tianxing looked at his son, squeezing a smile on his face.
"I heard that Alliance Leader Han invited you to Feng City as a guest."
Mo Ya said.
"En."
"Will there be danger?"
Mo Tianxing walked to his son's side and patted his shoulder.
"Don't worry, Father knows what to do."
"How about I go for Father?"
Mo Tianxing was stunned.
"Father can pass the position of City Lord to me, so I can go to Feng City justifiably. If there is danger, Father can make plans early."
Mo Ya said with a serious face.
Mo Tianxing looked at his son and sighed.
"In front of that person, is it necessary to play such small tricks?"
"I have already made a decision on this matter. You don't need to take risks for this."
"But..."
Mo Ya seemed to have more to say.
"Ya'er..."
Mo Tianxing interrupted his son's words.
"You are my only son. If something happens to me, the Black Emperor Sect will be handed over to you."
Mo Ya swallowed his saliva and nodded.
"Yes, Father."
"Go back. I still have to prepare some things."
Mo Ya turned and left the main hall. After walking out the door, his hands suddenly clenched.
"Old thing, sitting on the Sect Leader seat for so many years, still unwilling to abdicate!"
"And controlling this and that, giving me no freedom at all!"
Dou Qi vented from Mo Ya's body. His current realm had already broken through to Dou Emperor.
A Dou Emperor powerhouse under thirty, even in the entire Black-Corner Region, was extremely rare.
Mo Ya's own talent could only be considered average, but he could still have such cultivation, showing how much effort Mo Tianxing had spent on him.
As early as when Han Feng first crossed over, Mo Tianxing came to ask for a Spirit Abyss Pill for Mo Ya to break through to Dou Spirit cultivation.
But in the current situation, some kind of rift seemed to have appeared between the father and son.
Over the years, Mo Tianxing had been cautious in his words and actions, so the underground transactions were done very covertly. Although he couldn't control the group of people under him, he was very strict with the people around him.
Because he was afraid of angering Han Feng and being killed by the other party.
This also led to dissatisfaction in the heart of the naturally unrestrained Mo Ya.
Even knowing that his father treated him very well and gave him a lot of resources for cultivation, this law-abiding life was not what he wanted.
Chaos and destruction were the sources of happiness.
Destroying others is a perpetrator's favorite game.
Mo Ya dared not speak out these thoughts and could only hide them in the bottom of his heart, waiting for an outbreak one day.
...
After packing his things and arranging affairs in the city, Mo Tianxing set off for Feng City with a few personal guards.
Two days later, he arrived at the city gate of Feng City, got off the carriage, straightened his attire, and walked towards the city.
"Haven't been to Feng City for a long time; the changes are really big."
Mo Tianxing lamented.
He did not go directly to the City Lord's Mansion but wandered around in Feng City.
After a full half-hour, Mo Tianxing stopped walking, came to a restaurant, and sat down.
He ordered a few side dishes and a pot of sake. After filling his cup, he looked at the scenery outside the window and smiled gently.
He had to admit that Han Feng was quite bold.
Wanting to turn the Black-Corner Region into a clean city.
If only in Feng City, this goal might have already been achieved.
But this is the Black-Corner Region. Wanting to change it completely is definitely not a day's work.
Even if people's superficial behavior can be suppressed, the desire for indulgence in their hearts cannot be eradicated.
In this Black-Corner Region, there are too many people suppressed for too long.
Mo Tianxing took a sip of wine, feeling the bitter taste spreading in his mouth.
He, Mo Tianxing, considered himself a smart person, knowing how to develop forces for a long time and knowing how to restrain his desires.
But under that absolute power of freedom in the past, he often couldn't bear it and wanted to retrieve that supreme pleasure of back then.
Even he was like this, let alone others.
In this situation, how easy is it to protect oneself wisely?
Mo Tianxing looked down at the storage ring on his hand.
At this moment, inside this storage ring, the treasure box containing the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva lay quietly.
Inside the main hall of the Black Emperor Sect, Mo Tianxing, after a long mental struggle, still chose to be cowardly.
Something like the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva was not something he could covet originally. It was better to offer it to Han Feng. In case the other party was happy, maybe he would not only forgive past grievances but also reward him with some high-level pills.
Unknowingly, Mo Tianxing had finished the pot of wine in his hand.
He put down a gold coin, then got up and left, walking towards the direction of the City Lord's Mansion.
...
"Alliance Leader, Mo Tianxing is here."
The Feng Lin Guard reported to Han Feng.
"Invite him in."
Han Feng was writing and said without raising his head.
A moment later, Mo Tianxing walked into the room.
Upon seeing Han Feng for the first time, he stepped forward quickly.
"Alliance Leader, I finally see you!"
Han Feng raised his head and glanced at him.
"Sit."
Han Feng said.
Mo Tianxing bowed with hands clasped, then walked to the side seat and sat down.
"Sect Leader Mo, why does it feel like you have aged a bit? Have things been unsatisfactory these years?"
Han Feng asked.
Alarm bells instantly rang in Mo Tianxing's heart.
"These years, I have indeed worried a lot about those subordinates of mine."
"So you know."
Han Feng threw a scroll to the other party, which recorded the illegal acts of the Black Emperor Sect members over the years.
"This..."
Cold sweat seeped from Mo Tianxing's back. Han Feng actually knew everything?
Although he was mentally prepared that Han Feng might discover some clues, such a clear and detailed record was simply more precise than what the Black Emperor Sect had investigated themselves.
"Since you came to find me, there are some things I will explain clearly to you in advance, lest you feel wronged at the banquet later."
"Alliance Leader, I... am wronged!"
Mo Tianxing stood up quickly and cried out.
"I do know some things on it, but not that many, right?"
"You mean, I am slandering you?"
Han Feng looked at Mo Tianxing.
"Dare not, dare not!"
Mo Tianxing's face was pale.
This banquet was indeed aimed at him!
"Alliance Leader, I came this time with something I want to offer you!"
"Oh?"
Han Feng smiled.
"What is it?"
Mo Tianxing took out the treasure box containing the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva and placed it on Han Feng's table.
"Alliance Leader, this is what I obtained by chance last month. I hope... you will like it."
Han Feng swept with his divine consciousness, and his eyes narrowed.
"Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva..."
"Good stuff."
Han Feng's gaze swept back to Mo Tianxing.
"Sect Leader Mo is generous in giving. Why not keep such a treasure for your own use?"
Mo Tianxing swallowed his saliva.
"Legend has it that the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva has the opportunity for becoming a Saint. Although this old man is tempted, I know I don't have that fate. After thinking about it, I felt it was better to offer it to the Alliance Leader. Letting the Alliance Leader have the opportunity to become a Saint is beneficial to the entire Black-Corner Region."
Han Feng nodded.
"Rare for you to have such intentions. How about this, I give you two choices. First, before the dinner starts, bring everyone on the list to me."
"If you can do it, I will spare you once."
Mo Tianxing's eyes widened.
"Alliance Leader, this, how can there be enough time?"
"Some of the people on the list, I don't even know!"
Han Feng shook his head.
"That I can't control. Anyway, I only know they are people of your Black Emperor Sect."
"You can listen to the second choice. Identify a City Lord who has privately caused chaos in the Black-Corner Region for many years at the dinner. If they carry enough weight, I can grant you a one-month extension to send these people on the list here."
Mo Tianxing lowered his head. After pondering for a moment, he replied, "I choose the second one!"
Han Feng nodded.
"Go down. Looking forward to your performance at the dinner."
With a heavy heart, Mo Tianxing left the City Lord's Mansion.
Han Feng indeed did not let him off.
But the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva indeed won him a turn for the better.
As long as he identified someone else and then sent the people on the scroll to Feng City, he could pass this crisis safely.
Mo Tianxing's eyes gradually became firm.
Do it!
Let fellow Daoists die, not this poor Daoist. Just treat it as doing a good deed for the development of the Black-Corner Region.
Coming to a hidden place, Mo Tianxing took out pen and paper and wrote vigorously on it.
I want to report...
City Lord's Mansion.
Han Feng looked at the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva in the treasure box and chuckled.
Actually, his original idea was just to deter Mo Tianxing and then let him better restrain others; he had no intention of killing him.
After all, he had been relatively law-abiding these few years and hadn't done anything that touched Han Feng's bottom line.
Moreover, the road to developing the Black-Corner Region is difficult; blind killing cannot solve problems.
But unexpectedly, the other party rushed to send him treasures every time.
Last time it was the Heaven Demon Phoenix skeleton, although when Mo Tianxing presented it, he just treated it as the corpse of a peak Rank 7 magical beast.
But the treasure inside was a good treasure, unrelated to Mo Tianxing's lack of knowledge in recognizing treasures.
This time it was the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva again.
Although Han Feng had already become a Dou Saint, he had certainly heard of the opportunity of the Bodhisattva Seed.
According to the experience of his previous life, the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree in the Mang Huang Ancient Region would emerge in ten years, attracting a large number of cultivators to explore.
If one could reach the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree, one could undergo a hundred lifetimes of reincarnation and obtain the opportunity for enlightenment from it.
A hundred lifetimes of reincarnation has pros and cons. If one's mind is not firm, one might forget oneself in it and become a puppet without consciousness.
Only those with a firm original heart can benefit from it.
Han Feng played with the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva for a while, then suddenly a Heavenly Flame burned in his hand, wrapping it up.
Under the refinement of the flame, a seed slowly appeared in the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva.