"Stay where you are!" Fu Yu roared in rage, his voice sharp and commanding.
At the same time, everyone on the side of Dugu Mountain shouted out those four words as well.
How could they possibly allow their enemy, who was just within their grasp, to be taken away by someone else?
The other protectors of the Fu Family also ignited with fury. This person... had simply shown them utter disregard! Although he didn't kill anyone, the might of that single slash left them feeling a combination of fear and immense humiliation!
Chu Mo's figure didn't pause for a moment, his feet treading the Phantom Wind Step so quickly that, in the blink of an eye, he was already a thousand miles away.
At the same time, his icy voice carried through the air, "Dugu Mountain, Fu Family, let's set this account aside for now. Daring to intercept my woman, I'll settle this with you later!"
Fu Yu, face already ashen and twisted, paused for a moment when he heard the name Chu Mo and then, as if realizing something, bellowed, "Catch that bumpkin from the Mortal Realm! Alive! So, you're Chu Mo! Since you've come, don't even think about leaving!"
At this moment, the people of Dugu Mountain finally regained their senses and understood why the black-clothed enchantress had been incessantly killing their people. It turned out she was the woman of that demon, Chu Mo!
"Catch Chu Mo! Kill him!" Dugu Yi roared in anger.
"Don't kill him, capture him alive!" Fu Yu shouted.
Dugu Yi hesitated for a brief moment before nodding and said in a deep voice, "Young Master Yu, does this mean we're fighting side by side?"
Fu Yu inwardly cursed the old fox and responded, "Let's write off past grievances! As long as we capture Chu Mo, you'll have my protection for Dugu Mountain from now on!"
What Dugu Yi was waiting for was exactly these words. He was well aware of Chu Mo's value, but with the Fu Family involved, what place was there for Dugu Mountain? Thus, it made sense to use this opportunity to get into the good graces of the Fu Family. For Dugu Mountain... this was like grabbing onto a robust and ridiculously powerful leg!
Chu Mo, carrying a person, was not slowed down at all, moving as fluidly as clouds and water, covering vast distances in a single step!
Inside, his heart was anything but calm, holding Qi Xiaoyu as if she were the most precious treasure in the world. The quiet Qi Xiaoyu in his arms leaned against Chu Mo's chest, seemingly asleep.
"You are not allowed to do things this dangerous in the future, understand?" said Chu Mo in a low voice, upbraiding her.
"But the dark holy artifact needs a large amount of essence energy to maintain," came the weak reply from the person in his arms.
"Backtalking? It's just an object, isn't it? If it's no good, smash it!" replied Chu Mo coldly.
"That's not possible..." said Qi Xiaoyu, her voice very soft, and somewhat sweet.
"Hmph." Chu Mo snorted through his nostrils, unwilling to discuss the issue further. Escaping from this place was the most important thing at the moment.
If it weren't for Qi Xiaoyu, he might have tangled with this group a bit longer, making sure to gain some advantage before leaving. But now, he dared not take the risk, for fear that Qi Xiaoyu might suffer the slightest harm.
"Who is Si Tutu?" Qi Xiaoyu suddenly asked softly.
"Someone I accidentally met in the void, taken away by a mysterious woman from that realm. That mysterious woman… seems to know a lot about me, just like the Realm Spirit of the void. You know, my origins have a lot to do with the void. According to Si Tutu, she was raised by that mysterious woman to be my maid," Chu Mo explained at length.
Phut.
A light laugh came from the woman in his arms, a laugh that sounded somewhat enchanting. It was very different from the Qi Xiaoyu of the past. Yet Chu Mo felt no repulsion, only a bit of embarrassment.
"What are you laughing at?" he asked.
"Mocking you." Qi Xiaoyu hugged Chu Mo's neck tightly, whispering softly, "Afraid that I'll overthink, you'd rather explain with such a long speech. I'm happy, but you don't need to do this. Actually..."
"There's no 'actually'." Chu Mo knew what she wanted to say, and he tightened his embrace a little more.
"Mm, I'll follow your lead." Qi Xiaoyu responded softly and then fell silent.
At this time, the group behind them was still in a frenetic chase.
"Stop!"
"Little beast, stop!"
"Don't run!"
"Notify the guardians ahead to block these two!" Fu Yu burst forth with all his Ascension Phase strength, desperately chasing, but he found that the figure ahead was getting further away. Instantly consumed by rage, he shouted orders loudly.
"Young Master Yu, the guardians ahead say that Young Master Fu Feng..." someone beside him hesitated to say.
"Fuck Young Master Fu Feng! The Fu family doesn't call the shots here!" Fu Yu angrily interrupted, roaring, "Use the Fu family's direct heir command, the one that can only be used once in a lifetime! They must block Chu Mo for me!"
Then, the person beside him received more feedback from the messaging stone, exclaiming in shock, "Young Master Yu, Young Master Fu Feng... he, he has also used the Fu family's direct heir command, insisting that no guardian must intercept Chu Mo!"
"Damn it!" Fu Yu's eyes reddened with fury, nearly driven mad by anger, he bellowed, "Fu Feng, you bastard! This isn't over between us! Immediately... Immediately contact the members of my branch in the family and initiate a pursuit to kill Chu Mo! Fast! Fast! Fast!"
Although Chu Mo was far ahead, he still caught the gist of their conversation behind him and murmured, "This Fu Feng... seems to really want to follow me."
What exactly the direct heir command was, Chu Mo wasn't particularly clear, but he could sense its significance. Especially a direct heir command that could only be utilized once in a lifetime. Fu Yu was so determined to catch him, whereas Fu Feng... was determined to protect him.
The Fu family...
A fierce light flickered in Chu Mo's eyes, like a trapped beast on the verge of madness.
At that moment, Chu Mo's messaging tablet rang once more.
Chu Mo answered it.
An anxious voice came from Si Tutu, "Chu Mo, I'm so sorry, really sorry. It's all our fault, we didn't expect that bastard Fu Yu to be there, but don't worry, you just run straight south now, we are waiting to back you up. Fu Feng has already started mobilizing all his forces, just keep going your way, leave the rest to us!"
Chu Mo was silent for a moment, then softly said, "Si Tutu, thank you!"
"What's to thank, I'm like your little maidservant... If something happens to you and the mistress today, my life wouldn't be worth living either," Si Tutu said firmly, "I've also started to mobilize people from the Si family, but there aren't many I can trust. Remember, if anyone tries to stop you, strike them down right away! No matter if they are from the Si family or the Fu family! Because our people won't stop you!"
Chu Mo nodded and said in a serious tone, "Si Tutu, I owe you for this favor. Forget this maidservant business, there's no need for that."
Afterward, Chu Mo turned off the messaging tablet, and the purple-golden blood in his body began to roil and bubble.
There was an explosion within Chu Mo's body.
His speed instantly doubled!
He executed the 'xing character mnemonic' from the Nine Word Mantra—Heaven and Human Unity!
Chu Mo's speed… doubled yet again!
In an instant, he became a blur and completely vanished into the void.
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