Dare to Cancel the Engagement? I Will Marry Your Ancestor! - Chapter 15

Bai Yun Song came out shortly after, looking grim, with the box still in his assistant’s hands.

As Bai Yun Song exited, Long Ziyan was finally led in by the guards.

“Long Ziyan is quite something, being snubbed like that and still walking in with her head held high!”

Mo Ling observed Bai Yun Song’s expression and smiled faintly, instructing the carriage to move slowly.

Suddenly, several masked men appeared in the air. Three burly men jumped over, snatched the box from Bai Yun Song’s assistant, and split up into the crowd.

Tianguang City was bustling, making it impossible to see who took the box.

“Outrageous! Chase them!”

Bai Yun Song shouted in panic, but with only one assistant, they could only chase one person each.

“Shopkeeper, which one should we chase?”

Mo Ling calmly poked his head out of the carriage, pretending not to know Bai Yun Song was there, and looked surprised.

“Shopkeeper Bai, what’s wrong?”

Bai Yun Song, seeing Mo Ling, didn’t hesitate and cupped his hands. “Sect Leader Mo, please help.”

Mo Ling nodded and asked for the direction. He then activated his skill, summoning a dragon and riding it away.

People around were startled, shouting, “Is that a real dragon?”

Bai Yun Song was also stunned. Even the elders of the Xingyao Sect had never summoned such a lifelike dragon! The unremarkable Sect Leader of Tianyun Sect had done it!

Ding! Bai Yun Song’s emotion value +500

Ding! Passerby’s emotion value +100

Mo Ling, secretly amused, had only intended to show off in front of Bai Yun Song but ended up gaining emotion value!

Bai Yun Song, seeing the dragon’s tail disappear, snapped back to reality and urged his assistant, “What are you waiting for? Go find it!”

The three men had regrouped ahead, ready to go wherever Mo Ling chose.

Disciples hidden nearby immediately notified the three to head towards Mo Ling’s location.

Mo Ling landed gracefully, and the three men respectfully approached, kneeling and presenting a wooden box.

“Sect Leader, this is Bai Yun Song’s item.”

In an old, abandoned box, the three men eagerly watched, waiting to see the treasure.

Mo Ling simply took the box. “Quickly change your clothes and return. Don’t let anyone notice.”

“Sect Leader, aren’t you going to open it? We tried but couldn’t unlock it.”

Mo Ling, holding the box, smiled faintly. “Bai Yun Song will show me.”

Bai Yun Song and his assistant searched the street but found no clues. They saw Mo Ling descending lightly, holding the very box they were looking for.

Bai Yun Song stepped forward to take the box, immediately checking the lock and nodding in satisfaction. “Thank you, Sect Leader Mo. I was negligent earlier. Please visit Qilin Trading Company.”

Mo Ling followed with his hands behind his back, calmly explaining how he found the three men and retrieved the item.

“Sect Leader Mo, did you identify them?”

Mo Ling initially planned to say that the three men were not cultivators and had fled in panic as soon as he arrived. But seeing Bai Yun Song’s expression, he changed his mind. “They didn’t dare fight me, but they seemed skilled. They slipped away right under my nose.”

Bai Yun Song’s face darkened, and he led Mo Ling upstairs. “Come, Sect Leader Mo, let’s discuss this inside.”

Once seated, Mo Ling smiled and asked, “Does Shopkeeper Bai already know who tried to steal the item?”

Bai Yun Song sighed, furrowing his brows in thought before revealing, “It was probably the Holy Son’s order.”

“What? Why?”

Mo Ling was genuinely surprised.

Bai Yun Song opened the box, revealing its contents to Mo Ling. “This is the Dust Repelling Pearl.”

This half-grey pearl was the Dust Repelling Pearl! It was said that placing it in a room not only kept it dust-free but also warded off many curses. It was likely the only one in existence.

Mo Ling regretted not taking it earlier.

“The Holy Son asked me to find this pearl, and he wanted me to present it as a wedding gift in a few days, and I refused.”

Mo Ling quickly joined Bai Yun Song in cursing, “Outrageous! Even the Xingyao Sect shouldn’t be so domineering!”

Bai Yun Song, now fearful after witnessing Mo Ling’s prowess, eagerly sought his friendship. He nodded and had the pearl taken away, offering tea.

“I was blind and didn’t recognize the Sect Leader earlier. Sect Leader Mo is truly righteous and straightforward. I, Bai Yun Song, humbly seek your friendship!”

He stood to bow, but Mo Ling swiftly supported his elbow.

“Shopkeeper Bai, do you have time now to hear about the business proposal I mentioned earlier?”

As night fell, Mo Ling drew sketches and compared them to the magical tools on the shelves. Shopkeeper Bai listened in amazement.

When Mo Ling finished, the shopkeeper exclaimed, “Sect Leader Mo, you are a genius! I can’t even comprehend your ideas.”

Mo Ling almost slid off his chair, realizing he had been talking to a brick wall!

“Alright, it’s hard to explain with words. Give me three days, and I’ll bring a prototype.”

The shopkeeper nodded and personally saw Mo Ling out. As they neared the door, he hesitated.

“Sect Leader Mo, why not stay and work at Qilin Trading Company? We have all the materials you need, and the finest rooms are ready.”

Haha, he wants to keep me as a bodyguard.

“I know you fear the Xingyao Sect might cause more trouble. I can’t just stand by. Though I am newlywed, greater matters take priority. My wife will understand.”

Shopkeeper Bai cupped his hands in gratitude. “Sect Leader Mo, I will remember your great kindness!”

In the Qilin Trading Company’s workshop, Shopkeeper Bai personally guided Mo Ling inside. “Outsiders are never allowed in here. This way, please.”

Mo Ling humbly observed, “I’m honored, Shopkeeper Bai. Being able to see this place is a great achievement in my life.”

The shopkeeper laughed heartily, his high cheekbones looking less stern with his genuine smile.

“This is the workshop.”

Three large furnaces burned day and night, with bellows blowing sparks everywhere. Crucibles sat above the flames, each containing different items.

The shopkeeper explained, “From the entrance inward, the three furnaces are for melting, testing, and refining.”

It was scorching inside, so Mo Ling quickly followed the shopkeeper out.

“This is the materials warehouse. Sect Leader Mo, you can find anything you need here.”

Mo Ling immediately went in, searching through the various materials. “It’s best to try everything.”