I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World-Chapter 273: Mo Tianxing
As Han Zheng spoke, Mo Gaowen's face immediately contorted with rage.
"What Daoist Luo, what demons? It's utter nonsense!
Does my Asking Sword Manor need to collude with demons?
Do you know that in the past, my Mo Family ancestor alone, with his sword, slew the Red Moon Demon King on Dragon Ridge, shaking the entire Southern Mountain!
You dare to come and investigate my Mo Family? This is an insult to my Mo Family!"
Han Zheng calmly said, "Manor Master Mo, please calm down. It was the 'handsome gentleman' demon who said that Asking Sword Manor was colluding with Daoist Luo.
Our investigation is meant to clear Asking Sword Manor's name, not to confirm that someone in Asking Sword Manor is colluding with demons."
"My Asking Sword Manor doesn't need your investigation! You're not qualified to investigate!
I know your Demon Cleansing Bureau is powerful, but if you dare touch my Asking Sword Manor, the Washing Sword Pavilion won't let you off easily!
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Now get out of here! Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!"
Mo Gaowen gestured towards the outside, looking confidently unafraid.
Don't be mistaken, they curse the Washing Sword Pavilion daily, but whenever real trouble arises, they're the first they call for help.
Over the years, Asking Sword Manor has caused nothing but trouble for the Washing Sword Pavilion, but each time, the Washing Sword Pavilion had to hold back their disgust and clean up after them.
Su Wuming's hand rested on his Qiankun Bag, his body emanating a surge of Evil Qi.
Clearly, at a word from Han Zheng, he was ready to draw his Coiling Dragon Spear and start killing.
Ye Liuyun was on the verge of exploding with fury.
Even the Washing Sword Pavilion wouldn't dare to treat them with such disrespect!
Meanwhile, Zhang Jiangbei was hurriedly trying to pacify both sides, persuading Su Wuming and others to hold back while telling Mo Gaowen that this was not their intention.
However, his efforts only fueled the anger on both sides.
Han Zheng, unlike the others, didn't succumb to rage but continued staring intently at Mo Gaowen without expression.
Just then, a young man swiftly entered and said to Mo Gaowen, "Father, calm down! I also heard about the demon chaos outside, it seems quite serious, so it's normal for the Demon Cleansing Bureau to be a bit panicky."
The young man, in his early twenties, was handsome and heroic, which was starkly different from the decadent demeanor of most Mo Family members.
Zhang Jiangbei whispered behind Han Zheng, "He is Mo Tianxing, Mo Gaowen's disciple. His temperament is decent, not as hot-headed as most of the Mo Family people, and rather gentle."
After calming his father, Mo Tianxing turned to Han Zheng and others and said gravely, "Gentlemen of the Demon Cleansing Bureau, you may investigate the matter of demons, but Asking Sword Manor has absolutely not colluded with demons, nor do we need the Demon Cleansing Bureau to prove our innocence!
You all should know better what the Demon Cleansing Bureau does. Once Asking Sword Manor is publicly investigated by the Demon Cleansing Bureau, rumors will surely fly in the Martial World, putting our reputation at risk. Even if Asking Sword Manor has not colluded with demons, it would still get tarnished as ambiguous with demons.
Moreover, you all should see how well Asking Sword Manor has been doing recently; do we need to collude with demons? What could the Black Mountain Demon possibly offer us?
Didn't Mr. Han mention that this information about someone in Asking Sword Manor colluding with demons came from that handsome gentleman demon?
That handsome gentleman is a vicious demon who, dying, might have bitten back just to trouble Asking Sword Manor with the Demon Cleansing Bureau, considering our peculiar situation.
Gentlemen, Asking Sword Manor here wants to live a peaceful life without getting involved in Martial World conflicts, so please don't press too hard.
Moreover, if you really have to investigate, you should also consider the dignity of the Washing Sword Pavilion."
Han Zheng looked at Mo Tianxing with slight surprise, appreciating the young man's clarity.
First, he clarified that Asking Sword Manor had no reason to collude with demons, then pointed out the possible manipulation by demons, and finally mentioned the Washing Sword Pavilion.
After all, if the investigation were to implicate the Washing Sword Pavilion, it would indeed complicate matters.
Han Zheng stood up and bowed slightly, saying, "It was presumptuous of my Demon Cleansing Bureau. Since you all resist so strongly, let us leave it at that."
Mo Gaowen snorted coldly, not even bothering to see off his guests.
After Han Zheng had left, Mo Gaowen snorted heavily again: "How preposterous! They even dared suspect my Asking Sword Manor of colluding with demons!
Back in the days when my Asking Sword Manor was at its peak, it dominated the entire Southern Mountain!"
Every major Sword Dao sect in the world also has a place for Asking Sword Manor!
At that time, not to mention a mere Demon Sweeping Captain, even if the Garrison Commander of Southern Mountain came, he would have to treat Asking Sword Manor respectfully.
Yet now, a Demon Sweeping Captain dares to come to Asking Sword Manor, pointing fingers and initiating probes? This is utterly unreasonable!"
Mo Tianxing remained silent for a moment before he finally sighed and said, "Father, that was many years ago, times have changed, and Asking Sword Manor has changed as well.
Han Zheng is the most outstanding talent of the younger generation in the Southern Mountain Demon Cleansing Department. He even leads the Kui Character Camp, the top-ranked unit within the Department.
We should avoid offending such a person if possible."
Mo Gaowen snorted lightly, "What's there to be afraid of? In the end, even the Washing Sword Pavilion, those bastards, will clean up after us. They can't just watch the Demon Cleansing Department destroy us, can they?
We're owed by the Washing Sword Pavilion, and they'll owe us for a lifetime!"
Mo Tianxing opened his mouth but ended up saying nothing.
At that time, Han Zheng and the others had also left Asking Sword Manor.
As soon as Ye Liuyun stepped out, he angrily said, "This is utterly unreasonable! I have never seen such an arrogant person!
He from Asking Sword Manor dares to be more arrogant than the Washing Sword Pavilion, thinking we, the Demon Cleansing Department, wouldn't dare to lay hands on them?"
Su Wuming simply spat out two words, "Kill him!"
Zhang Jiangbei smiled bitterly, "Everyone, you've only seen them once. We have to deal with Asking Sword Manor regularly.
We were angry initially, but with the protection of the Washing Sword Pavilion, no matter how angry we are, it's useless.
Asking Sword Manor is like a toad at one's feet – not biting, but really irritating."
Ye Liuyun snorted softly, "I've certainly broadened my horizons. There really are all sorts of people in the world.
In the whole Asking Sword Manor, it's only Mo Tianxing who seems to have some brains and acts with reason and evidence."
Though Mo Tianxing's attitude was also very tough, unwilling to cooperate with the investigation by the Demon Cleansing Department, at least he spoke like a reasonable person.
Then Ye Liuyun suddenly looked at Han Zheng, "Brother Han, are we just going to let this go? Are we not investigating anymore?"
Having worked with Han Zheng for so long, Ye Liuyun knew him well.
This guy was like a Living Yama, always exacting revenge on the same day, even too lazy to delay it overnight.
That time the Dan Yang Sect had offended Han Zheng, and the sect was wiped out that very night.
They were so humiliated by Asking Sword Manor today, yet Han Zheng showed no response, which was totally abnormal.
Han Zheng spoke in a deep voice, "Of course we are going to investigate, but do you think Mo Gaowen is the type to ally with Demons?"
Su Wuming shook his head.
Ye Liuyun hesitated for a moment, then also shook his head.
While indeed a hateful person, he really didn't seem like someone who could conspire with Demons.
Because he was too foolish, foolish almost to the point of being unbearable to watch.
If Black Mountain Demon intended to cooperate with such a person, then his brains must have been waterlogged.
"I also feel he isn't like that, to speak frankly, even if someone like him wanted to collude with Demons, I doubt the Demons would agree.
I don't rule out Mo Gaowen pretending– acting arrogant and brainless on the surface, while actually being very cunning.
But the chances are slim because his power is insubstantial; he's like a giant Elixir, with undigested power in his body.
He can deceive others with his acting, but wouldn't likely pretend about his Cultivation.
If anyone in Asking Sword Manor were likely to collude with Demons, I do feel there is one person who is quite suspicious."
"Who?"
Han Zheng, squinting, said, "Mo Gaowen's son, Mo Tianxing."