NOVGO.NET Chapter 1149: 450: Burning Wood Armor (Part 2)
Capítulo 1149: Chapter 450: Burning Wood Armor (Part 2)
“People only found out that someone used this Haori Golden Blade to create a unique blade technique.
“With this technique, one can draw out the fire power hidden within the Haori Golden Blade and unleash great divine skills.
“However, at that time, the Nanhai Alliance had already taken control of half of the Nanhai territory.
“Who would dare to seize the treasure of the Nanhai Alliance?”
Su Mo frowned as he listened:
“And what does this have to do with the Qi Family?”
Lie Huo seemed very pleased with Su Mo’s inquisitive demeanor and replied with a smile:
“Over the years, the Nanhai Alliance has relied on the Haori Golden Blade to domineer the Nanhai, awing everyone.
“But the Haori Golden Blade has been handed down for a long time and is somewhat worn out, and it is said that its power has significantly diminished.
“Now, the Nanhai Alliance Leader is like an ant on a hot pan, restless and anxious.
“Without the Haori Golden Blade to keep the peace, the foundation of the Nanhai Alliance would be unstable.
“And just at this time, another rumor spread across the Jianghu.”
“What rumor?”
“The skilled craftsman who forged the Haori Golden Blade years ago didn’t just make a single knife using the Sun Gold Stone.
“He split the Sun Gold Stone into two, making the larger piece into the blade.
“The smaller piece, he ground it into wire and combined it with various precious materials to create a piece of soft armor as thin as a cicada’s wings.
“It’s named the Burning Wood Armor!
“And this Burning Wood Armor… is the family heirloom of the Qi Family.”
Upon hearing this, Su Mo understood:
“The Haori Golden Blade is damaged, does the Nanhai Alliance want the Qi Family to hand over the Burning Wood Armor to reforge the Haori Golden Blade?”
“Exactly so!”
Lie Huo grinned:
“The Qi Family owes its current prestige to the Nanhai Alliance.
“Qi Dingtian, as the Third Elder of the Nanhai Alliance, has enjoyed countless benefits from them over the years.
“Now that the Haori Golden Blade is damaged, the Nanhai Alliance wishes for Qi Dingtian to hand over the Burning Wood Armor, and they are indeed justified.
“But… how could Qi Dingtian willingly hand over this family heirloom?
“We visited the Qi Family because we were aware of this and wanted to see if there was an opportunity to capitalize on it.”
“So that’s how it is.”
Su Mo exhaled quietly. The matter was indeed not much of a secret.
At least in the eyes of many, these things were already somewhat public knowledge.
From the current situation, it seemed impossible for Qi Dingtian to openly reject the Nanhai Alliance’s proposal.
And as long as he doesn’t refuse, there is no reason for the Nanhai Alliance to initiate conflict.
However, what tactics might be employed behind the scenes is unclear to anyone.
Lie Huo, the Demon Blade and Ghost Sword, Grandma Tie, and even Tang Feng came to the Qi Family aiming at this situation.
While claiming to help, they each had their own motives.
After all, even setting aside treasures like the Haori Golden Blade and the Burning Wood Armor.
The benefits one could gain from the potential collapse of the gigantic Qi Family were unimaginable.
And after Qi Dingtian heard about my deeds on Longmu Island, obviously, he’s seeking something from me too.
Changing his mind afterward, it might truly be because of Wei Ziyi’s relationship?
He weighed the situation briefly and sighed.
This matter was no longer suitable for secret investigation; it’s time to confront Qi Dingtian openly.
Come what may, the Burning Wood Armor must not be lost.
Wei Ziyi’s life hinges upon it.
In some ways, our goals align.
But… how to present it properly needs careful consideration.
Thinking of this, he turned his gaze back to Lie Huo.
Lie Huo suddenly tensed all over:
“You… what are you planning now?”
Su Mo smiled: “Why so nervous, senior? I’ve asked everything I needed.
“Now, does senior have any interest in accompanying me to question them?”
He pointed to the four individuals in the Seven Killings Hall.
Lie Huo raised his brows:
“The people from the Seven Killings Hall aren’t likely easy to make talk.”
Su Mo nodded: “I think so too.”
After saying this, he approached these individuals, checked their mouths, and indeed found a poison tooth in each.
Then, with quick fingers, he directly pointed at each individual’s Yutang Acupoint.
Seeing this, Lie Huo was puzzled, as their forms remained unchanged except for their reddened eyes.
Su Mo laughed and said:
“Regarding Ximen Huai’s matter, senior was betrayed.
“Do you have any current plans?”
“…”
Lie Huo frowned: “This incident indeed enrages me; I’ve roamed the Jianghu for decades, experienced countless battles.
“Yet now, I almost got tricked to death in this broken temple on Zhefeng Mountain.
“Absolutely detestable and infuriating!”
He spoke through gritted teeth, as if he would eat the Seven Killings Hall people alive if they appeared before him.
But the next moment, he changed his tone:
“But me, as a lone wolf, opposing them is likely courting death.
“I might not even defeat just these seven working together.
“Let alone anything else?
“When I was younger, I was indeed fiery.
“Now… preserving my life and enjoying the present glamour is more important than anything.”
“Hmm, understood.”
Su Mo smiled: “Senior is afraid.”
Lie Huo twitched at the corner of his mouth:
“Seeing through it but not exposing, why make it sound so harsh?”
“What if I said there’s a way to make the Seven Killings Hall vanish into thin air…