CHAPTER 423: CHAPTER 423: THIS IS STARTING A HAREM (3 MORE UPDATES)

Yang Xiao stopped pursuing Mo Yan because his qinggong was not as good as Mo Yan’s, which was a weakness Yang Xiao had.

"Since Brother Mo admits that I used the Shenming Mountain Sect’s swordsmanship, that’s enough. Do I have to catch Brother Mo’s sword bare-handed for you to admit defeat?"

"Did I lose?"

Mo Yan’s face turned red.

Yang Xiao’s sword carried a heavy killing aura; however, his qinggong was inferior to Mo Yan’s. Yang Xiao couldn’t catch up with him, and if Yang Xiao didn’t use other techniques, it would be extremely difficult to kill him.

On the side, Xue Mei suddenly spoke:

"Brother Mo, you really have a thick face. Brother Yang Xiao has only joined South Garden for twenty days, yet you couldn’t even handle one of his moves and did nothing but run around. How can you not admit defeat? You are indeed embarrassing yourself."

Xiao Lan and others immediately burst into laughter, even the forty to fifty disciples under Mo Yan blushed.

Mo Yan became angry, "You?"

But he knew with his current situation, he had indeed lost. If he stubbornly refused to accept it, he would not even respect himself.

However, it was indeed difficult for him to admit defeat.

Mo Yan felt extremely embarrassed.

Yang Xiao smiled faintly and said:

"Brother Mo, we are considered brothers of the same sect. Exchanging pointers in swordsmanship, winning and losing are common matters. Currently, the sisters in South Garden cannot withstand the attacks of Tibetan Mastiffs. I will take them to Nanmu City for a while to avoid danger. After it’s safe, we will come back. I have already opened a transmission path from Nanmu City to Divine Mountain. Brother Mo, you are welcome to visit Nanmu City anytime."

By saying this, Yang Xiao had also given Mo Yan a way out. Lan Xin also secretly admired this; if Yang Xiao truly killed Mo Yan, her situation would become very awkward.

Fraternityans killing each other, Lan Xin could not do such a thing, nor would she want to carry the guilt. Yang Xiao had let Mo Yan be defeated without using Soul Skill, creating the perfect outcome.

Mo Yan knew he was no match for Yang Xiao, who had simply made a simple thrust that he couldn’t defend against. If he persisted, it would likely only be more embarrassing for him. He then heaved a long sigh and said:

"Forget it, I am not as skilled as you. You may go,"

Then, looking towards Lan Xin, he said:

"Sister Lan Xin, the Shenming Mountain Sect is the painstaking effort of countless predecessors over more than a thousand years; I hope you take good care of it."

Lan Xin solemnly said:

"Brother Mo, rest assured, I, Lan Xin, will not do anything to betray the Shenming Mountain Sect. Farewell."

Then, Xiao Lan and others, carrying three boxes, walked towards the Transmission Array.

Yang Xiao looked at Mo Yan and said:

"Brother Mo Yan, listen to my advice, this place is no longer suitable for you to live. I hope you make plans early. If you need help, feel free to come to Nanmu City to find me. Since I am a fellow disciple of the Divine Mountain, I will help with all my might."

Yang Xiao’s words were sincere, but Mo Yan, feeling depressed, naturally would not appreciate it, scoffed coldly:

"I will not be so desperate as to ask for your help. One day, I will show you how capable I am."

Yang Xiao merely smiled faintly, without a word, walked to the Transmission Array, pressed the address for Nanmu City, a beam of light flashed, and he disappeared.

Mo Yan, watching the now empty Transmission Array, felt a sense of loss and turned to his disciples:

"Let’s go back."

...

Originally, Yang Xiao was going to visit Shaolin Temple, but accidentally pressed the transmission channel to Shenming Mountain Sect. Initially just wanting to see Lan Xin and then head to Shaolin Temple, he ended up staying nearly a month and unexpectedly became a disciple of Shenming Mountain Sect.

Of course, he gained a lot, and he stepped into the threshold of Ancient Martial Cultivation.

When Yang Xiao and others exited the Transmission Array, the guards waiting around the Transmission Array were dumbfounded.

"So many beauties!"

The temperament of Lan Xin and others was different from the girls in Nanmu City, carrying a classical charm, especially Lan Xin, who had the typical air of a Fairy, and everyone could tell they were not locals from Nanmu City.

Then, the guards saw their leader, Yang Xiao, coming out from among the beauties, and were even more stunned.

Two smart guards immediately ran over and shouted:

"Boss, have you returned?"

"Boss, we missed you so much."

Yang Xiao smiled and said:

"It’s only been a few days, and you guys have gotten sweeter with your words."

It was noon right now, the sunlight was bright, and there were a lot of pedestrians around the Genetic Store. Yang Xiao’s sudden return, accompanied by a group of beauties, immediately attracted a crowd of onlookers.

Lan Xin and others, however, remained calm and composed.

Yang Xiao glanced around and noticed that the snow on the street had melted, and the roofs in the distance were no longer the white expanse of before but had returned to the desolate scene of crumbling ruins from when the apocalypse first struck.

"Has the snow melted?"

Yang Xiao asked.

"Yes, boss, it all melted a week ago," a guard hurriedly replied.

Yang Xiao nodded and said:

"Call Xiao Zhe, Huang Wen, and the others over, tell them I’m back."

"Yes!"

A guard hurried off.

Yang Xiao then led Huang Wen and the others towards the nearby Century Commercial Building.

This eighteen-story building seemed to have many more people now. As Yang Xiao walked along, he encountered many people greeting him in the lobby.

"Boss, hello!"

"Boss, you’re back."

"Boss, you were gone for quite a while."

...

Yang Xiao nodded in response to each greeting, and could even call out the names of people he knew.

Xue Mei said:

"Junior Brother, so you’re the boss around here."

"Not only is Junior Brother the boss of Nanmu City, but he’s also the boss of Shanyun City, the king of two cities."

Xiao Lan laughed, her understanding of Yang Xiao a bit deeper than Xue Mei and others.

Living in the Shenming Mountain, Xue Mei and the others were used to fewer people around and felt somewhat lonely; now that they had come to Nanmu City and met many people, they felt much more lively, and the feeling of loneliness had dissipated considerably.

Humans are indeed social animals, especially at their youthful and exuberant age, their hearts still yearn for liveliness.

Since there’s no electricity, the elevator couldn’t be used, so everyone had to take the stairs.

Yang Xiao led everyone up the stairs to a meeting room on the second floor.

"Lan Xin, you guys sit down and rest first; I’ll introduce a few friends to you in a bit."

This building now served as the administrative center for both Nanmu City and Shanyun City, and guards and service staff had already been arranged on the second floor.

After Yang Xiao entered, service personnel immediately followed in, making tea for Yang Xiao and others.

Yang Xiao had been away for a month, and upon returning, he noticed some changes in Nanmu City.

After a short while, Xiao Zhe, Gong Yu, Zhao Gang, Long Yongjun, Huang Wen, Qin Yu, Deng Xiao, and others hurried over.

They were still outside the door, but Zhao Gang’s voice could be heard:

"Boss, boss, you’re back, we missed you to death, not cool man, you were gone for a month without giving us a heads up or letting us know you’re safe..."

Zhao Gang and the others pushed the door and entered, and they were immediately stunned.

Damn, the room is full of beauties; the boss is on a roll setting up a harem!

(One more update to come)