Chapter 298: The Mo family Targeted
In the past, Nan Rongni had always managed to portray herself as gentle, virtuous, and understanding, rarely using harsh words to hurt anyone. In fact, Nan Rongni had always conducted herself very well. After the World Academy Competition, she gained many admirers and treated others kindly… However, upon seeing Mu Ningxue, Nan Rongni felt there was no need to wear that mask anymore.
She spoke with the comforting tone of a good friend, yet the contempt and mockery in her words were so direct.
Mu Ningxue truly hadn't expected to encounter Nan Rongni at this annual family meeting of the East Sea Magic Association. What made her even more uncomfortable was that all the families present here showed a degree of disdain and ridicule towards the Mo family…
Did they really think that a little fame from the academy allowed them to do whatever they pleased?
"Mu Ningxue, your people have lost, so there's no need to harbor any illusions about the Great Crystal Mine." The one presiding over this family meeting was Elder Lin Ze of the East Sea Magic Association.
The position of a Magic Association Elder is similar to that of a senator, with their status depending on the level of the Magic Association.
For example, an Elder of the Shanghai Pearl Magician Tower holds a rank equivalent to a national senator.
The Elders of the East Sea Magic Association are only one minor rank below national senators, but because they manage all Magicians and all families, their actual power can sometimes be greater than that of a senator.
"This has nothing to do with winning or losing, does it? According to the regulations of our country's Magic Association, for newly excavated mineral veins, 70% of the ownership belongs to the government and the Magic Association, 10% to the discoverer, and 20% will be given to the territory owner. Even if we lost, it doesn't mean we get absolutely nothing!" Mu Linsheng said, clearly dissatisfied.
"Firstly, we are the East Sea Magic Association here. How the Pearl Tower makes its rulings has nothing to do with us; we only follow our East Sea Magic Association's methods. Secondly, the discoverer of the Crystal Mine was not your people. Thirdly, you are a family, not a clan. According to regulations, a mineral vein of this level cannot be contested by you. You are lucky that a portion of the mineral vein is within your territory, which is why you were called here for discussion. Finally, you lost this fair duel…" Lin Ze said expressionlessly.
At this point, the heads of the other families all nodded in agreement. As long as the largest share was given up, each of their families could get a bigger piece of the pie. How much money could such a mine extract annually?!
"Fair?? You, with the strength of clans, duel against our newly established family, and you still have the nerve to call it fair!" Mu Linsheng said, somewhat enraged.
"Blame yourselves for being inferior!" Li Ling said with a smile.
"Hmph, you're just ganging up to swallow the mine, bullying the Mo family because you think we have no one!" Mu Linsheng pointed at the disgusting faces of the family heads.
Nan Rongni saw Mu Linsheng's agitated and furious expression and, instead, covered her mouth, chuckling. She whispered to Mu Ningxue, "Where did you find such a leader who only throws tantrums and has no real ability? If he were smarter, he would have told you before you came that you had no hope for this Great Crystal Mine."
Mu Ningxue glanced at Nan Rongni, feeling a faint urge to vomit.
Nan Rongni saw that Mu Ningxue remained silent, which only made her more triumphant.
During the World Academy Competition, Mu Ningxue was the focus of everyone's attention, while she and Mu Tingying were almost forgotten.
Fortunately, Mu Ningxue chose a dead-end path by establishing her own family. Nan Rongni had actually been worried that she would join other powerful clans, which would have made it difficult for her to make Mu Ningxue's life hard.
"I'll take him on." Just as the Mo family was being collectively attacked, a calm, clear female voice spoke out.
Actually, it wasn't that the Mo family lacked experts. If Liu Ru had been sent, she could have basically crushed these so-called young talents from the clans. But Liu Ru's identity was awkward, making it almost impossible for her to participate in such formal duels!
At first, Mu Ningxue thought it was Liu Ru speaking. She couldn't stand how these people were bullying the Mo family. To Mu Ningxue's surprise, the person who spoke was Shaoyu.
Shaoyu was brought back by Mo Fan, but Mu Ningxue truly wasn't sure of her exact strength.
Upon seeing Mu Ningxue's expression, Shaoyu immediately said, "Just a minor character. I can win."
Very arrogant!
But Mu Ningxue didn't doubt it, because Mo Fan had said that Shaoyu's strength was considered a cut above among her Gaoyi peers.
"Be careful."
Shaoyu entered the arena and easily defeated Li Ling!
But at this moment, Li Hongmei of the Da Li family, without any regard for martial ethics, launched a sneak attack!
"Shameless!!!" Mu Ningxue's heart burned with anger when she saw this scene.
How could Mu Ningxue tolerate this despicable woman? Cold air suddenly descended, and countless ice crystals condensed into sharp, cold ice cones. With a wave of her hand, these ice cones shot straight towards Li Hongmei!
"Mu Ningxue, are you deliberately breaking the rules!" At this moment, Elder Lin Ze roared. His Mind Element power directly formed an impact, forcefully dispersing the magic Mu Ningxue had condensed.
Mu Ningxue didn't forcefully attack but watched Elder Lin Ze with cold eyes.
"Very well. Li Hongmei attacked and injured my friend, and you didn't stop her, but when I seek justice, you block me!" Mu Ningxue finally understood. This meeting was deliberately orchestrated by these people to make the Mo family look bad!
"Li Hongmei was just acting out of a mother's concern for her son. Your provocative attack, however, is against the rules!" Lin Ze said.
At this time, Li Hongmei had already rescued Li Ling from the Devouring Flower. Li Ling was soaking wet and disheveled, his hair and clothes extremely messy, a stark contrast to his previous spirited appearance. Many people even laughed.
Li Ling trembled with rage. How could he have imagined that he would be so easily defeated by a woman?
"Are you alright? Mother will teach this girl a lesson for you!" Li Hongmei said.
Shaoyu's injuries weren't too severe. She straightened up, wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, and, instead of getting angry, chuckled, "So, he's just a child who hasn't grown up and needs his mommy's protection. No wonder he's so pathetic yet acts so arrogant."
Upon hearing this, Li Ling was even more furious, on the verge of exploding!
Shaoyu stared coldly at Li Hongmei and said, "I, Shaoyu, remember your sneak attack. Da Li Family… Hmph, nothing but a bunch of running dogs!"
The faces of several people from the Da Li family turned a bit sour upon hearing this. They disliked being insulted with such words the most, as they indeed had always worked for the Mu Clan and followed their lead in everything.
Although Shaoyu was angry, she also knew that the old dogs present were all on their side. Even if she was upset, she wouldn't gain anything.
However, if before she had joined the Mo family because of Mo Fan, now, she was very willing to face this group of shameless people with them!