Martial Arts Escort System: I Got A Maxed Level Divine Technique From The Beginning

Chapter 570: Chapter 257: Returning Home_3

Some say he, Su Mo, is a humble gentleman, gentle as jade, carefree to the extreme.

Others claim he is broad-shouldered and round-waisted, who could kill a fierce tiger in a flash with just a pinch underneath his armpit.

The weapons he uses also vary.

Overall though, they say he carries a case on his back.

But what lies inside this case is a mixed bag.

Those in the know say it’s a Dragon Roar Sword.

Those unaware start making things up.

Some say the case conceals a Purple Gold Hammer, others speculate it actually holds the world’s number one hidden weapon, but when asked for its specific name, they do not know either.

Su Mo ponders that this fellow probably hasn’t made up anything convincing.

However, these stories aren’t the most far-fetched; the most outlandish claim is that he has a Heavenly Halberd in his case!

That’s something unheard of—how large would a case need to be to fit that?

Strutting around the city with that thing on his back, wouldn’t it just hang there limply?

In short, throughout his journey, Su Mo’s felt helpless over these rumors, while Wei Ziyi and others roar with laughter.

They even tease Su Mo with this from time to time… Of course, only Wei Ziyi dares to do so.

Nobody else dares.

As Su Mo’s reputation grows by the day, even though he remains as unassuming as ever, he has gradually developed his own authority.

His subordinates show him much respect and dare not act frivolously.

Besides this, the most prevalent news heard along the way back is that the Phoenix Alliance is going to hold a major inter-alliance meeting.

This meeting will be held within the Phoenix Alliance.

It should take place within the next few months, but the specific day has not yet been set.

The purpose of this grand meeting is to handle the succession of the title of Alliance Leader.

The long, tumultuous struggle for the position of Alliance Leader is about to settle.

From an outsider’s perspective, the internal situation appears to be a tumultuous fray among three factions.

Originally, they thought it would be impossible for Wei Ruhan to pass on the position of Alliance Leader to his granddaughter Wei Ziyi.

The City Lord of Zhongfu City was killed by Su Mo with a single palm strike. The position of City Lord then fell into Chi Lu’s hands.

Chi Lu then pledged loyalty to Wei Ruhan because Su Mo used Wei Ruhan’s Phoenix Order and left him with words before departing.

This matter spread far and wide, and the undecided position of Deputy City Lord became a key factor in their power dynamics.

In the end, the position of Deputy City Lord fell into the hands of Wu Daoyou.

From that point on, the tides turned. With Wu Daoyou’s achievements in expanding the territory, he nearly secured half of the Phoenix Alliance’s domain.

Only Hua Qianyu could still contest Wu Daoyou’s power.

Yet who would ultimately prevail was still up for debate.

At that critical juncture, Wei Ziyi chose not to stay within the Phoenix Alliance to strategize but instead ventured to Dongcheng.

To everyone else at the time, this seemed to be a foolish move.

By making this trip, she completely ousted herself from the core circle of power within the Phoenix Alliance.

She no longer had the strength to contend with the other two houses.

Yet no one expected that her trip with Su Mo to Dongcheng would result in him earning the reputation of Donghuang’s number one master.

This achievement far surpassed Wu Daoyou’s gains.

It’s no exaggeration to say that if Su Mo were to truly get involved with the struggle for the Phoenix Alliance and fully support Wei Ziyi,

then her ascension to the position of Alliance Leader would be as easy as flipping one’s hand!

Now, what baffles people the most is Su Mo’s actual stance on this matter.

And what people enjoy discussing most is the relationship between Su Mo and Wei Ziyi.

Wei Ruhan never elaborates on the subject. Even when prodded indirectly, he would dismiss it, insisting the two were just kindred spirits in friendship.

Yet even as friends, no one dares to take them lightly.

And so, the tripartite struggle was set!

In the meantime, some are filled with trepidation, others with unease.

But most are anxious about the uncertainty of the future situation, merely hoping that all will be calm and disputes minimal.

As for this matter, the only thing Su Mo is curious about is what exactly Wei Ruhan is up to?

He is the one who truly understands the intricacies within the Phoenix Alliance.

To him, all suspense seen by outsiders simply doesn’t exist.

Wei Ruhan’s step-by-step scheming must be driven by a specific purpose.

Yet it remains unknown, once the fishhook is cast, which candidate it will reel in.

But this matter would naturally reveal itself in a few months. Su Mo did not dwell too much on it.

Then in a blink of an eye, a pavilion appeared before the group.

Outside Luoxia City, Shi Li Pavilion!

Su Mo gazes at the distant pavilion, recalling the time he was first embroiled in the Mysterious Mechanism dispute, returning to the outskirts of Luoxia City and briefly resting at Shi Li Pavilion.

In his memory, Yang Xiaoyun, whom he hadn’t seen for years, first burst into his sight.

Valiant and spirited, full of pride and conviction not inferior to any man.

Now looking at the pavilion again, it’s as if he could already see that slim figure standing tall with a spear in hand.

Then the shadow moved, dashing madly in his direction.

Su Mo was startled—what shadow?

It’s clearly Yang Xiaoyun!

Caught off guard, he could no longer wait, leaping up with a light tap of his feet on the back of his horse, soaring toward her!

Upon landing, the two stood merely a step apart, stilling their movements and gazing at each other in silence.

Both had a thousand words to convey through their eyes.

Yet, when it came to voicing them, they didn’t know what to say.

After a long while, Yang Xiaoyun finally spoke softly:

“You’ve lost weight.”

Su Mo touched his face subconsciously, smiling lightly: “I suppose it’s okay.”

“It’s definitely because you haven’t eaten or slept well, that’s why you’ve lost weight.”

Yang Xiaoyun’s eyes carried a touch of distress as she gently took Su Mo’s hand.

At a loss for words, Su Mo instinctively gripped her hand back, exhaling deeply in relief:

“Why would you be waiting here?”

“I felt you were coming back.”

Yang Xiaoyun did not pull away, continuing softly:

“It’s as if with every step closer to Luoxia City you take, you step right onto the apex of my heart.

“My heart races uncontrollably, and I just can’t wait to see… when you would return, and then, you really did.”

“Didn’t you wait here for a long time then?”

“I’m willing to wait however long it takes.”

She quietly watched Su Mo, suddenly breaking into a smile: “Waiting for you to come home is better than anything else.”

“Right, I’m back now.”

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