BTTH : I am Thunder Emperor

Chapter 167: Chapter 167: The Bet and the Examination



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"It seems... a bit familiar." 

The man named Mu Qing squinted his eyes slightly, a hint of coldness flashing in them as he stared at Mo Yu, sizing up the young man with ill intent. 

Hearing this, Mo Yu's brow furrowed slightly. While his disguise technique could fool most people, it might not hold up against those with strong soul power, such as skilled alchemists or weapon refiners. Could this guy have seen through his identity? 

"Alright, Mu Qing, stop using your cheap flirting tricks. This is my little junior brother. I brought him here today to take a suitable rank test for a weapon refiner badge. I don't have time to chat with you," Lan Yingying said as she pressed her ample bosom tightly against Mo Yu's arm, her beautiful eyes filled with annoyance. 

"Junior brother?" Upon hearing Lan Yingying's introduction, Mu Qing and most of the weapon refiners present turned their attention to Mo Yu, who was dressed plainly in simple clothes. 

No one had expected that this seemingly ordinary young man would turn out to be the junior brother of Lan Yingying, the president of the branch. This background made many start speculating about his origins. 

As the recently appointed president of the Beast Wasteland City Weapon Refiner Branch, Lan Yingying wasn't just powerful—her origins were mysterious, and many speculated that she had significant backing. 

Now with Mo Yu's appearance, people began to wonder more about who their master might be. 

Mu Qing was taken aback as well. Unlike the ordinary people, he knew something about Lan Yingying's background. 

Behind the Weapon Refiner Branch, there was the even more formidable Weapon Alliance, whose headquarters were in Central Plain and which gathered 80% of the continent's top weapon refiners. Lan Yingying's master was a big figure within the Weapon Alliance. 

Moreover, the Lan family behind Lan Yingying was also a powerful force even in Central Plain, where experts were as common as clouds and powerhouses roamed freely. 

It was precisely because Lan Yingying had such a strong background, combined with her celestial-like beauty, that Mu Qing had humbled himself to serve as a mere vice president in Beast Wasteland City, aiming to win her favor. 

However, despite his numerous efforts to court her, Lan Yingying had always responded with coldness, even disdain. 

Refusing to give up, Mu Qing had intended to keep using his sincerity to win her over, but now a mysterious junior brother had suddenly appeared, making Mu Qing's face turn dark. 

"So, he's the president's junior brother. How come I've never heard of him before?" Mu Qing tried to maintain a polite smile as he looked at Mo Yu. 

For some reason, he felt a strange sense of familiarity with the young man, as if he had seen him somewhere before. 

"Heh, I'm Yu Mo, not a native of the Mu Lan Empire, so it's understandable that Vice President Mu may not know me." 

Mo Yu discreetly pulled his arm away from Lan Yingying's grasp. The warm and soft sensation left on his arm had stirred his desires, but he steadied himself and maintained a calm expression while addressing Mu Qing. 

"Yu Mo?" Hearing this unfamiliar name, Mu Qing frowned. As a weapon refiner, his memory was excellent, but he had never heard this name before. 

While he was deep in thought, Lan Yingying's eyes flashed with impatience. She quickly pulled Mo Yu along, walking further into the venue. 

As they moved away, Mu Qing's expression darkened as he stared at Mo Yu's retreating figure. 

"Sister Lan, you're using me as a shield and taking advantage of me, huh?" After separating from Mu Qing, Lan Yingying released Mo Yu's arm, and he teased her with a playful smile, seeing through her intentions. 

In response, Lan Yingying rolled her eyes at him and said with a huff, "Do you know how many people in Beast Wasteland City would love to have me touch them, yet I wouldn't give them the time of day? And you, little guy, are complaining after gaining the benefit. 

As for using you as a shield, that's because that guy is too annoying and hard to shake off. I had to trouble you, little junior brother. You won't hold a grudge against your senior sister, right?" 

After speaking, a playful, almost girlish look appeared on her face. If it weren't for the mischievous glint in her eyes, Mo Yu would have suspected that she had completely changed her personality. 

"She's such a tease..." Mo Yu muttered under his breath before asking curiously, "Sister Lan, with your position as president and Bing Lao's backing, you shouldn't be afraid of Mu Qing, right? Why not just get rid of him?" 

"Oh, so you know that Master's background is formidable. It seems that Master's words about you being hard to read were true," Lan Yingying said with a small smile before letting out a sigh. Her eyes showed a hint of helplessness as she continued, "I would like to get rid of him, but Mu Qing's background isn't something I can easily handle." 

"Oh? What's his background?" 

"You've heard of Mu Lan Empire's top weapon refiner, Elder Mu, right?" 

"I've heard of him. Could it be..." 

Mo Yu recalled the conversations he had overheard between Elder Lion and the Black Lizard Demon Serpent King in the Lizard Serpent Clan's territory, where they mentioned Elder Mu, Mu Lan Empire's top weapon refiner. Now, hearing that Mu Qing shared the same surname, it was clearly no coincidence. 

"Yes, you're right. Mu Qing is indeed related to Elder Mu. Back then, Mu Qing was an orphan before being taken in by Elder Mu, who treated him as his own and passed on all his skills. Now, at less than thirty years old, he has already reached the level of a fourth-grade weapon refiner. His talent is almost on par with mine. 

Moreover, Elder Mu isn't just the president of Mu Lan Empire's Weapon Refiner Branch—he's also a high-ranking member of the Weapon Alliance. So, even with my Master as my backing, I have to give him some respect," Lan Yingying explained with a hint of helplessness. 

Hearing this, Mo Yu nodded, his mind becoming more alert. 

During the conversation between Elder Lion and the Black Lizard Demon Serpent King, it was clear that Elder Mu had some connection with Mu Lan Valley. As Elder Mu's disciple, Mu Qing likely knew something about what happened that night. 

No wonder he found Mo Yu somewhat familiar—it was likely that Mu Qing had seen sketches or images of his original face countless times. 

Shaking his head, Mo Yu felt some caution but not overwhelming fear about his identity being exposed. 

As long as the Mu Lan Three Elders didn't intervene, with the help of Uncle Snake, escaping would not be too difficult. 

While Mo Yu was lost in thought, he and Lan Yingying unknowingly arrived at the examination area. 

"President, what are your orders?" A stern-looking old man in gray robes walked over, addressing Lan Yingying with respect. 

"Sorry to bother you, Elder Wu, but I brought my junior brother today. He wants to take an examination for a weapon refiner badge. Could you please add another assessment platform?" Lan Yingying spoke to the elder with respect, despite her role as president. 

"Oh? So, the president's junior brother wants to take part in the examination. It's no trouble at all. I'll simply add another platform for a first-grade weapon refiner assessment," Elder Wu replied, somewhat surprised, as he glanced at the president's junior brother. 

"Wait, Elder Wu, it's too much trouble to start from the first-grade level. Just prepare a platform for a third-grade weapon refiner assessment for my junior brother," Lan Yingying interrupted with a smile. 

"What!?" 

As Lan Yingying's words fell, the entire hall went silent. Everyone's gaze instantly turned to Mo Yu, who stood calmly amidst it all. 

This young man actually wants to directly take the examination to become a Third-grade Weapon Refiner? 

A Third-grade Weapon Refiner is an achievement that many weapon refiners spend decades to reach. This boy is still so young; could he have started cultivating in the womb? 

Elder Wu was equally astonished as he looked at Mo Yu. This unexpected junior of the president, wanting to take the Third-grade Weapon Refiner examination directly? 

In his decades of experience, he had never encountered such a case—this was simply a first! 

"Haha, President Lan, it doesn't seem to be in accordance with the regulations of the Weapon Refiners' Branch to directly aim for Third-grade. Besides, Junior Brother Yu Mo is still so young; it's better not to be too impatient. The waters of Third-grade Refiners are too deep for him to navigate." 

Mu Qing had walked over at some point. Upon hearing President Lan's order for Old Wu to prepare the examination platform for Mo Yu, he was initially taken aback, but then he quickly feigned concern, secretly mocking him. 

A Third-grade Weapon Refiner before the age of twenty? Even he couldn't achieve that, and Mu Qing did not believe Mo Yu could either. 

Even if the boy were the disciple of that great figure, becoming a Weapon Refiner required gradual accumulation. There was no shortcut; it wasn't something that could be completely fed with medicinal pills like Dou Qi. 

"Mu Qing, I'm the president here, and I have the final say!" Lan Yingying's beautiful eyes narrowed as she spoke sternly. 

Seeing Lan Yingying getting angry, Mu Qing was momentarily stunned. He averted his gaze and his eyes turned colder, filled with more anger and resentment as he looked at Mo Yu. 

"Hehe, I'm just thinking of the reputation of the Weapon Refiners Branch, President Lan should understand." Mu Qing insisted. 

At this, Lan Yingying pursed her lips in disapproval, ready to retort, but Mo Yu stopped her. 

"Vice President Mu, I remember this is a regulation of the Weapon Alliance, and the Weapon Refiners Branch merely borrowed it without strict regulations. Sister Lan's actions do not violate any rules. 

As for my potential failure in this examination causing a loss of face for the association, how about this: if I fail, I won't participate in any Weapon Refiners' badge examinations for the next ten years. If I succeed, you will apologize to me, how about that?" Mo Yu said with a slight smile. 

Hearing this, Mu Qing was taken aback. He hadn't expected that by casually provoking him, the boy would actually throw himself into the trap. He quickly nodded, "If that's the case, then it's not impossible." 

"Junior Brother, you…" Lan Yingying furrowed her brows, looking at Mo Yu with concern. 

However, the boy seemed to understand her worries. He gave her a gentle smile, as if everything was under his control. 

Seeing this, Lan Yingying couldn't stop him anymore. She let out a light sigh and then nodded to Elder Wu. 

After receiving the president's signal, the old man looked at Mo Yu with surprise. His astonished expression hadn't faded yet, but he still went ahead to prepare the examination content for the Third-grade Weapon Refiner. 

Although he didn't believe someone as young as Mo Yu could achieve this, if he did succeed, it would indeed be an interesting story to tell in his lifetime. 

With such stakes, the crowd's eyes turned curiously to Mo Yu. Some had even started to place bets on whether he could obtain the badge of a Third-grade Weapon Refiner. 

Yet, despite the aura of being the president's junior, most people present did not believe Mo Yu could achieve such a feat at his age. 

As a result, Mo Yu's odds kept increasing, with only a few daring gamblers placing their bets on him, filled with anxiety. 

Mu Qing's gaze turned cold as he watched Mo Yu, a smirk forming at the corner of his mouth. He then looked toward the voluptuous figure beside the boy, his eyes revealing a hint of eagerness. 

If Mo Yu failed the examination and embarrassed himself in front of so many people, Lan Yingying would surely reconsider her feelings and realize his worth. 

As the atmosphere in the hall became tense, the old man in gray began to set up the examination platform for the Third-grade Weapon Refiner. 

The platform was placed right in the center of the arena, highlighting its importance, while all the platforms for the First-grade examinations were moved slightly back to emphasize its significance. 

Once the platform was ready, everyone turned their attention to Mo Yu, eagerly awaiting the boy to step up. 

Under the gaze of the crowd, Mo Yu remained calm as he walked to the center of the platform and picked up the blueprint on the table. 

Though the examination for a Third-grade Weapon Refiner was certainly difficult, it was not fundamentally different from the First-grade examination; he merely needed to successfully refine the Third-grade weapon assigned by the association. 

Mo Yu picked up a piece of sheepskin parchment from the platform and took a look. This blueprint was for a weapon called the Bloodthirsty Blade. 

The Bloodthirsty Blade could allow its user to sacrifice and burn their own blood to significantly enhance their Dou Qi for a short period. This weapon was powerful in combat but had severe aftereffects. Among Third-grade weapons, it could only be considered mid-tier. 

However, even so, it still ranked among Third-grade blueprints, and refining it was not an easy task. 

Of course, this was for others. For Mo Yu, as long as he had hands, Third-grade weapons were a piece of cake. 

"Is everything checked? If there are no issues, then... the examination begins!" 

The old man in gray glanced around the platform, particularly at Mo Yu for a moment. After seeing that no one had any objections, he waved his hand. A surge of energy shot from his palm, striking the ancient iron bell hanging from the hall's ceiling. 

Suddenly, the clear sound of the bell echoed throughout the hall. 

Upon hearing the bell sound, all the First-grade examination candidates on the platform, except for Mo Yu, quickly placed their palms on the mouths of their respective furnaces, pouring their Dou Qi into them. 

With several muffled pops, flames erupted from the furnaces. 

As the flames roared to life inside the furnaces, a transparent barrier slowly rose around the platform. 

The barrier took on a square shape, encapsulating all the candidates within. 

With the protective barrier activated, the whispers in the hall fell completely silent. 

Everyone was focused intently on the movements of the candidates on the platform. Naturally, most eyes were concentrated on Mo Yu, especially those who had placed bets on him. 

However, the boy's dazed behavior caused them to curse inwardly. 

They had initially thought he was a mysterious genius; who knew he was just a boastful fool who revealed his flaws the moment he stepped onto the stage! 

Lan Yingying's gaze tightened as she clenched her delicate hands, her beautiful eyes flashing with worry as she watched the boy. 

Mu Qing, on the other hand, looked at Mo Yu with a cold smile, convinced he had seen through the boy's essence—a reckless brat who hadn't been tempered by society. 

Even if he had some talent, his pride clouded his judgment, making him arrogant. 

Just as he was thinking this, a triumphant expression blossomed on his face. Suddenly, the terrifying Thunder Fire that appeared in the boy's hand made his expression change drastically as he exclaimed, "Crimson Thunder? Fire?" 

Beside him, Lan Yingying's beautiful eyes also flashed with shock upon witnessing the terrifying Thunder Fire in the boy's hand, which was even more frightening than the beast fire she had seen from her master! 

At the same time, the entire hall fell into silence, and countless gazes turned sharply towards Mo Yu in the protective barrier... 

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