Chapter 407: Black Widow Xu Yuehua

Translator: Tim Editor: GlobeGlotter

Seeing Xu Yue consume and digest the pill, Ye Mo nodded. Xu Yuehua did have her own cultivation method. But even at the yellow level middle stage, Xu Yuehua didn’t dare to take the pill outside and chose to do so here.

With everything done, Ye Mo stood up. “Thank you all for your help. I will gift each of you a recovery pill. The meeting ends here; you may leave after taking your pill.”

Ye Mo produced a large porcelain vase and gave it to Jiao Bianyi, who distributed the pills. These pills weren’t very precious, but they treated wounds far better than normal medicine.

Although only two people received the Chi Increasing Pill, everyone was happy to receive a recovery pill. Even without any gifts, no one would have dared to disobey Ye Mo.

Seeing everyone leave, Ye Mo gave Jiao Bianyi an ancient martial arts cultivation method. “You helped greatly. This is an ancient martial arts cultivation method. Your progress will depend on your own fortune.”

If Ye Mo had offered something else, Jiao Bianyi might have politely refused, but an ancient martial arts cultivation method? Even great Chinese families might not possess one. How could he refuse?

Though useless to Ye Mo, it was worth millions to Jiao Bianyi. Jiao Bianyi excitedly accepted it and swore loyalty. Ye Mo waved him off, unconcerned by his words.

Jiao Bianyi was afraid; Ye Mo could kill him instantly. If the power dynamic were reversed, Jiao Bianyi might have killed him.

Ye Mo gave everyone pills and Jiao Bianyi a cultivation method because he might need their help in the future. He couldn’t simply take their assistance and then disappear. Such behavior would lead to half-hearted efforts, even if they dared not refuse him.

“I have a friend named Mo Ping. If he comes tomorrow, tell him I’m gone,” Ye Mo said, worried Mo Ping would look for him.

“Mo Ping?” Jiao Bianyi repeated.

“What? You know him?” Ye Mo looked at Jiao Bianyi strangely.

Jiao Bianyi nodded nervously. “If it’s the Mo Ping of the Half-Mountain Mansion, I know of him, though not personally. His uncle is a British baron, and he’s the Chief of Commerce of the Hong Kong Commercial Association.”

Ye Mo realized Mo Kang and Mo Ping held such status, yet regardless, they were manipulated by hidden sects as they pleased.

“Okay, leave. I need to speak with Xu Yuehua.” Ye Mo saw she had digested the pill; her face showed surprise and joy.

“Yes!” Jiao Bianyi quickly left. Today’s events felt like a dream; he still couldn’t believe he’d acquired an ancient martial arts cultivation method.

Walking outside, Jiao Bianyi thought, how could Ye Mo produce so many items from such thin clothing? He wondered how Ye Mo had done it, shivered, and quickly dismissed the thought.

…

Ye Mo studied Xu Yuehua and felt disappointed. Her cultivation ability was far below her investigative capabilities. Xu Yuehua had only reached half-step black level. Still, it wasn't her fault; her potential and cultivation method were limiting factors.

Luo Xuan came from the inner hidden sects. Her cultivation method must be top-tier. Not everyone becomes a core member of the inner hidden sects; her talent was exceptional.

If not for Ning Qingxue, Ye Mo wouldn’t have given her the precious Chi Increasing Pill. Although the ten-plus pills were useless to him, he still employed many people.

Xu Yuehua approached Ye Mo, joyful, bowed, and said, “Thank you for the pill, Qianbei. I didn’t expect such a benefit.”

Compared to Ye Mo's expectations, she was very satisfied. Not only had she reached the tertiary stage of the yellow level, she'd surpassed the peak stage and reached half-step black level.

Ye Mo nodded. “Though you haven't reached black level, you will with a few years of hard work. Xu Yuehua, you’re intelligent. Do you know why I kept you?”

Xu Yuehua wasn't ugly, but she wouldn't be arrogant enough to think Ye Mo wanted her for her looks.

“Qianbei, please give your orders. Although my power in Hong Kong is average, I have my ways,” Xu Yuehua understood.

Ye Mo nodded approvingly. “Your abilities are evident. If you’re willing, continue investigating this matter for me. Consider going to Flowing Snake; I need someone like you there. However, once you go to Flowing Snake, you belong to me. This is entirely your choice; I won't force you. If you agree, go after finishing your investigation. Otherwise, give your findings to Jiao Bianyi. You don’t need to reply now; think it over.”

“Flowing Snake?!” Xu Yuehua exclaimed. That was Luo Yue’s territory. She quickly understood; she'd been foolish. If Luo Yue didn't belong to Ye-Qianbei, how would Fei Yu have obtained that position? Furthermore, Ye Mo producing so many pills meant he was a pill master.

Indeed, Ye Mo confirmed, “Luo Yue is my asset, but you likely figured that out.”

Ye Mo thought that with Xu Yuehua joining Luo Yue, they wouldn’t have people investigating them unknowingly.

Neither Xu Ping nor Fang Nan could be intelligence officers. They lacked the brains and meticulous thinking. Xu Yuehua could fulfill this role and, more importantly, if she joined Luo Yue, Ye Mo planned for her to investigate North Sand. He wanted to annihilate them, but lacked sufficient information.

…

After Xu Yuehua left, Ye Mo called Yu Miaodan. “Sister Yu, use all means to bring down Yuan Bei Corporation. I’ll deal with the Yuan family after I return.”

“Okay.” Even without Ye Mo's call, Yu Miaodan planned to do so. How dare Yuan Qibing scheme against Ning Qingxue!

“Is Ye Ling alright?” Ye Mo asked.

Yu Miaodan replied, “She’s busy studying pill concoction with Erhu.”

Ye Mo made simple arrangements with Jiao Bianyi and left, following the flight route.

At another mansion, four men sat closely negotiating. They were known as the Hong Kong Four Strange Looks.

However, people only dared whisper this name, as those who spoke it openly were killed.

The four were brothers, the cruelest in the Hong Kong mafia. Even the police feared them. Though brothers, they looked nothing alike; hence, the name.

The tallest, Fu Youjin, was the eldest brother and yellow level. The long-haired man on the ground was Fu Youyin, the second brother. The shortest was the third brother, Fu Yousan. The youngest, Fu Youhai, was the fastest and fairest.

The four brothers were pirates who'd found an ancient martial arts cultivation method in a tomb. The tomb nearly killed them, so they only took the book.

With this method, the eldest brother reached yellow level middle stage, but the others were nearing yellow level, stuck due to their talent. They knew the tomb held more treasures, but despite their adventurous nature, they weren't stupid. They knew they'd die entering again.

They planned to re-enter once all reached yellow level, but because the others couldn’t reach it, and they lived comfortably in Hong Kong, they abandoned the plan. Then, Ye Mo mentioned a pill for reaching yellow level.